Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

"Ring ring ring"

Hou Liangping's phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from the Anti-Corruption Bureau office, he answered it immediately.

"Hello, this is Director Hou Liangping."

"Chief, we've just received a report."

"Who is it?"

Upon hearing that someone had reported it, Hou Liangping became excited and immediately asked questions.

"Yes, it's Chen Hai's father, Chen Yanshi. Someone reported him for illegally selling allocated housing, for collusion between officials and businessmen, for renting houses at low prices, and for illegally gathering crowds to resist government work..." the person on the other end of the phone said.

After listening, Hou Liangping frowned deeply and looked at Chen Yanshi on the bed.

"Ring ring ring"

Just then, Ji Changming's phone rang.

"Prosecutor Ji, our procuratorate just received a report concerning Old Chen..."

"That's what Deputy Chief Prosecutor Lin said on the other end of the phone."

"Old Chen? How could that be!"

Ji Changming's eyes widened. "Did they submit any supporting documentation?"

"Yes, there are quarterly inspections."

Hou Liangping, standing next to him, asked the same question and gave the same answer.

"You handle this matter as you see fit, I'll talk to Old Chen."

Ji Changming hung up the phone and looked at Hou Liangping.

"About Old Chen?"

"About Old Chen?"

The two spoke at the same time.

"What happened?"

Chen Hai asked quickly.

"Someone reported Old Chen, and the report was filed simultaneously with the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate and the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Provincial Procuratorate. There are also relevant supporting materials," Ji Changming said.

"Isn't this utter nonsense?" Chen Hai stood up angrily. "What can my dad do?"

"That's right, our Old Chen worked hard all his life, and even after retirement he doesn't live in the house allocated to him, but rents his own place. How could he possibly make a mistake!" Wang Fuzhen added.

"Comrade Liangping, and Chen Hai, go back and see what's going on," Ji Changming said quickly, not wanting Hou Liangping to say anything here.

Deputy Prosecutor Lin made it very clear on the phone just now that they have reviewed the materials and they are genuine.

"Okay, let's go back and take a look."

Chen Hai nodded. "Then, Ji Jian, you should get some rest. Mom, take good care of Dad. Don't tell him yet."

After saying that, the group quickly left.

Wang Fuzhen looked anxious. After thinking for a moment, she took out her phone and called Sha Ruijin.

……

In the office, Sha Ruijin frowned as he hung up the phone. Had someone reported Chen Yanshi?

Is this aimed at Chen Yanshi, or at him?

His fingers tapped lightly on the table. If it were aimed at him, who would it be?

First, we can rule out Chu Shijun; neither the other side would resort to such despicable means.

Such a vast place as Handong... Zhao Lichun, Zhao Ruilong!

Sha Ruijin's gaze sharpened; he instantly realized what was going on.

"Secretary Sha, Deputy Chief Prosecutor Lin is here. He says it's urgent," Bai Jingwen said as he walked in.

"Let him in."

That's perfect, saves me the trouble of making the call myself.

Soon, Lin Jianguo, the executive deputy chief prosecutor of the procuratorate, walked in, holding documents in his hand, and respectfully said, "Hello, Secretary Sha, I am Lin Jianguo."

"Comrade Jianguo, please have a seat," Sha Ruijin nodded and asked, "Is this about Comrade Chen Yanshi's report?"

"That's right."

Lin Jianguo nodded and handed over the documents in his hand.

"Secretary Sha, these are the supporting documents for the report."

Is there any censorship?

Sha Ruijin flipped through the pages and asked a question.

"I've taken a preliminary look. If it's as stated here, then it's indeed true. I've had someone investigate the specifics," Lin Jianguo said quickly.

Really?

Sha Ruijin frowned as he looked at the materials.

Illegal and irregular sale of government-allocated housing, collusion between officials and businessmen in leasing housing, illegal organization of personnel to resist government work, illegal and irregular acceptance of valuable flowers and plants...

"What is certain is that this matter is related to the Shanshui Group. First, regarding the sale and allocation of houses, the company that bought Mr. Chen's house at the time had already gone bankrupt and was acquired by the Shanshui Group. They provided the materials," Lin Jianguo said.

"Shanshui Group?"

Sha Ruijin raised his head, his gaze sharpening.

"That's right."

Lin Jianguo felt extremely uncomfortable under Sha Ruijin's gaze.

I was right!

The Shanshui Group is deliberately trying to disgust him. It seems the Dafeng Factory incident last night has really gotten to them.

Sha Ruijin looked thoughtful. How should this matter be handled?

If the materials are true and the other points are also confirmed, he absolutely cannot suppress them; at most, the last two points can be crossed out and the second point can be mitigated.

But that's enough to punish Chen Yanshi. Locking him up isn't necessary, but expulsion from the Party and public office is inevitable.

If he tries to suppress it, this weakness will be handed over to someone else, because Chen Yanshi is his adoptive father.

If he didn't suppress it, what would happen to Chen Yanshi's surviving old comrades...?

Sha Ruijin was in a real bind.

Across from him, Lin Jianguo held his teacup with both hands, taking small sips with his head down.

Damn it, Lao Ji is in the hospital. He hasn't even been happy for two days since he took control of the procuratorate, and he's already caused this mess.

If he were to report an ordinary person, he would certainly follow the law and investigate and punish them severely. But can Chen Yanshi be treated the same way?

So when he received the report, he called Gao Yuliang and Ji Changming, and then came over immediately to hand it over to Sha Ruijin first.

You tell me what to do, and I'll do it.

"Comrade Jianguo, what's your opinion on this matter?"

Sha Ruijin suddenly asked.

"Whatever you say, I'll do." Lin Jianguo was caught off guard by the question and blurted it out without thinking. As soon as he finished speaking, he regretted it.

Sure enough, Sha Ruijin's expression darkened, and he pointed at him.

"Comrade Jianguo, this understanding is not good enough!"

"What do you mean you can just do whatever I say? Do you think I'm the King of Handong? That's outrageous. As the chief prosecutor, you should have legal awareness and a commitment to the rule of law."

Lin Jianguo nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, Secretary Sha, your words are insightful. I apologize. I was just thinking about that too, and I misspoke."

"Have you thought of what to do?" Sha Ruijin asked again.

Lin Jianguo hesitated for a moment, then looked up and said in a low voice, "Secretary Sha, could you give me a direction before I proceed?"

He knew in his heart that Sha Ruijin must have an idea, but given Sha Ruijin's identity, he himself could not bring it up; someone else had to offer suggestions, providing a way out.

But Lin Jianguo, a mere minor official, couldn't handle this step, so he could only pretend to be confused.

Isn't this just a matter of you doing whatever I say?

Sha Ruijin glared at him; it looked like another non-stick pan.

Yes, he learned this word from the internet after watching the TV series adapted from Chu Shijun's book.

He found that this method was very suitable for some cadres in Handong.

At this moment, Bai Jingwen walked in again. "Secretary Sha, Secretary Tian is here."

"Oh, please let him in."

Sha Ruijin's eyes lit up.

Soon, Tian Guofu walked in.

"Hello, Secretary Tian."

Lin Jianguo stood up and greeted him.

"Hello, Comrade Jianguo."

Tian Guofu smiled slightly, "He's really sensible."

……

"Comrade Guofu, what brings you here?"

After the two sat down, Bai Jingwen served tea, and Sha Ruijin asked a question.

"Oh, it's like this. Our Discipline Inspection Commission just received a report about Comrade Chen Yanshi," Tian Guofu smiled, looking at Lin Jianguo. "Comrade Jianguo, you're here because of this, right?"

"good."

Sha Ruijin spoke first, his face looking rather grim. "They've even reported this to the Discipline Inspection Commission. They're really going to make a big fuss about this. If they don't deal with it, will they take it to higher authorities?"