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

Jingzhou.

It was five o'clock in the afternoon.

Holding the documents in his hand, Ding Yue walked to the door of Yi Xuexi's office and nervously knocked.

"Please come in."

"Secretary Yi, the results are in." Ding Yue pushed open the door, walked in, and handed over the documents.

"sit."

Yi Xuexi nodded, sat up straight, and began to examine the documents.

The office fell silent, save for the occasional rustling of papers turning over.

Ding Yue felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, finding it truly unbearable.

Finally, after about ten minutes, Yi Xuexi threw the file on the table, his face grave. "Is it true?"

"It should be true, maybe it is." Ding Yue was startled by the voice and blurted out without thinking.

"What do you mean by 'should' or 'maybe'? Is there still ambiguity in scientific verification?" Yi Xuexi complained.

"Yes, this is the result from the technical department. With their expertise, there shouldn't be any problems," Ding Yue quickly replied. "I've followed your instructions, and all relevant personnel have signed confidentiality agreements."

It really is true...

Yi Xuexi narrowed his eyes and said silently, "Then let's leave it at that for now. Just remind him again to watch what he says."

"Yes, yes, yes," Ding Yue said, then hesitated, "Secretary Yi, shouldn't we report this to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection? After all, Secretary Dakang is a member of the Standing Committee."

"He's a member of the Standing Committee, but he's also the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City," Yi Xuexi glared at him, then waved his hand. "That's none of your business; I have my own judgment."

"Alright, Secretary Yi, I'll head down now."

Ding Yue quickly got up to take his leave.

It would be best if I weren't allowed to interfere; I don't even want to meddle.

In the office, Yi Xuexi looked at the test report document again, then looked at the phone on the table, hesitated for a long time but still did not make the call.

Let's see what the provincial discipline inspection commission says first. If they're handling it according to principle, then they'll pretend they never investigated.

If not, then he must submit the test report; he cannot stand idly by and watch this happen.

It wasn't that he wanted to get back at Li Dakang, but he knew that as long as the video wasn't leaked, the other party would only receive a disciplinary action and could be fine after writing a self-criticism.

If you dismiss the matter by saying the video is fake, he cannot accept it; principles cannot be broken!

……

On the other side, Ding Yue, who had just walked out of Yi Xuexi's office, hesitated again and again, but still felt that he couldn't handle this matter.

So he called Mayor Ye Qian's secretary directly, and after receiving permission, he rushed over.

"Comrade Ding Yue, what brings you, a member of the Discipline Inspection Commission, to report to me?"

In the office, Ye Qian asked curiously.

Normally, even if a cadre of Ding Yue's rank wanted to make an appointment to see him, he would agree. Unless it was something extremely important, it would take ten days to half a month to schedule a meeting.

But at this critical juncture, if the other party wanted to report on the work of the Discipline Inspection Commission and didn't go to the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, Yi Xuexi, it would be interesting. So he directly asked the other party to come over.

"Mayor Ye, it's like this, this matter is of great importance, I dare not conceal it," Ding Yue said in a low voice, "It's like this, today our Secretary Yi..."

After saying that, Ding Yue touched the corner of his eye and squeezed out two tears. "Mayor Ye, you know, I'm just a junior director, a division-level cadre. Secretary Yi asked me to investigate, and I dared not refuse. But this matter involves Secretary Dakang, so it's most appropriate for the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection to handle it."

"Here, I also need to apologize to you. Secretary Yi instructed me not to disclose this to anyone, but I felt this matter was very important. After much thought, I realized that I could only come to you to report this throughout Jingzhou. I have violated my principles. Please transfer me to Huangshan Village to manage the reservoir!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qian's lips twitched slightly, and he tapped the table lightly with his fingers. "Comrade Ding Yue, since Secretary Yi instructed you not to tell anyone, then tell me, this is indeed wrong."

Ding Yue's heart sank.

Oh no, Mayor Ye doesn't want to get involved either. Did I pick the wrong person?

It seems I have no choice but to leave the Discipline Inspection Commission, I have no choice but to leave...

"but,"

Ye Qian changed the subject, pointed at Ding Yue, and said with a half-smile, "Because of this, I'm applying to transfer you to manage the reservoir as punishment."

"Comrade Ding Yue, your understanding is flawed!"

"Governor Chu once said, 'We should not use water differently just because it is clear, nor should we discard it just because it is muddy. Everything has two sides.' In this matter, Secretary Yi, as the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Jingzhou, is right to supervise Comrade Dakang, and it is also right for you to investigate."

"But on the other hand, Comrade Dakang's position is very important. If Secretary Yi causes some negative impact because of this matter and we are not prepared in time, the impact will be significant. In severe cases, it may demoralize people and reduce trust."

"So, it's good that you recognize the importance of this matter and dare to disobey your direct supervisor's instructions to tell me."

Ye Qian expressed his approval, but also reminded him: "But you can't do that again. As a subordinate, you must not only obey the instructions of your direct superior, but also consider them carefully. Be like Wei Zheng, daring to offer suggestions. The Discipline Inspection Commission under Secretary Yi's leadership has more than just you as the director of the Supervision Office."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue felt hopeful again and quickly nodded, saying, "Mayor Ye, your words are profound and have pointed me in the right direction for my future work. Governor Chu's words were equally insightful, pointing out the principles of governance and personnel management. I must learn from them!"

He quickly understood what Ye Qian meant.

I'm glad you came to report to me.

But I'm not happy that you only report after you've finished.

Yi Xue's easy-going personality is well-known throughout Handong. If you were a person like Wei Zheng, clearly explaining the pros and cons, the other party wouldn't make things difficult for you, and would most likely switch to someone else.

If you come to me to report at this time, I will be happy, and I will also have a contingency plan.

"Mayor Ye, what should I do now?" Ding Yue asked cautiously.

Ye Qian smiled faintly and squinted his eyes, saying, "Comrade Yi Xuexi is your direct supervisor. He asked you to do something, and you did it. You did nothing wrong. Now you just need to see how he handles it. Just do your job."

"I'll pretend I don't know anything about this; you never mentioned it to me."

Ding Yue felt reassured and nodded, saying, "Yes, Mayor Ye, I was here to report on other work. I didn't say anything just now. Thank you for your guidance."

If Ye Qian doesn't know, then it's the same as Governor Chu knowing.

If Governor Chu knew this, it meant that his trip hadn't been in vain, and that the past eight years hadn't been wasted.

Yes, that's right.

"hehe,"

Ye Qian glanced at Ding Yue and asked with concern, "Comrade Ding Yue, from what you just said, do you feel that the work of the Discipline Inspection Commission is difficult?"

What do you mean? Do you want to change my job?

Ding Yue's mind raced, and he said, "Mayor Ye, the work of the Discipline Inspection Commission is to investigate problems and enforce rules. I've come to understand this deeply over the years; it's indeed not easy and it's easy to offend people, but it's nothing like what you do."

"You are the chief official in charge of the city's six million residents, and your work is extremely delicate. Even so, you have managed to govern Jingzhou so well and make it develop vigorously. Compared to you, my difficulties are nothing. I can overcome them!"

At this point, you absolutely must not say that the job is difficult, or even slightly express any intention to change jobs.

"Hey, we're all working under Secretary Dakang's leadership," Ye Qian waved his hand, quite satisfied with Ding Yue's attitude. "Since we can overcome it, let's do a good job. If the Discipline Inspection Commission encounters difficulties, we can communicate more with your Deputy Secretary Zou. He's a senior member."

"Yes, Mayor Ye, I will definitely learn more from Deputy Secretary Zou." Ding Yue nodded vigorously.

It was worth the trip!

Indeed, only the bold get what they deserve.

Deputy Secretary Zou and Mayor Ye are close, mainly because the latter is getting on in years, which is only a matter of one or two years.

He himself is a division chief, and the next step for the other party is to become a deputy director-general.

His former boss, who had promoted him, retired, which is why he has been stuck in this position for several years.

According to Ye Qian, if we work hard for the next year or two, we'll get promoted.

We need to do more self-criticisms in the future, and we need to do more self-criticisms.

Ding Yue silently noted it down, then, noticing Ye Qian pick up his teacup, said knowingly, "Mayor Ye, I've finished my work report. Do you have any further instructions?"

"Hehe, go back to work." Ye Qian waved his hand.