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

"Comrade Dagong, shouldn't you be on duty in the provincial capital at this time, monitoring the progress of the relevant cases?"

Xia Qiusheng lit a cigarette and asked.

Although he was thousands of miles away, he knew about what had happened in Xinjiang these days, even more than some of the authorities in Xinjiang.

"Old Secretary, the main reason I came to see you this time is on behalf of Governor Zhao and others to inquire about your health. We are all your old subordinates, and we have benefited from the good situation you left behind before you passed away, which has made our work smooth and hopeful. Now that I see you are in good health, I can go back and give you an explanation."

"That's not all, is it? Don't you have any personal matters to attend to?"

Hearing this, Xia Qiusheng was still sharp-tongued, but his expression softened considerably.

"I can't hide it from you, there really is some personal matter."

Zhao Dagong nodded and got straight to the point: "As you know, I've only been in Baijiang for less than a year, and I've been completely focused on my work. I haven't been involved in the Zhu Yang and Gu Wangbei cases at all. But, but, alas, my wife, Liu Lulu, is out of her mind. I suspect she's involved in something..."

"Just suspicion?"

Xia Qiusheng interrupted him in a low voice, questioning him with a fixed gaze on Zhao Dagong, exuding a chilling aura.

Zhao Dagong's heart skipped a beat. He knew that if he didn't answer this question well, the meeting he had finally managed to schedule would be over.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, "Old Secretary, it's not a suspicion, but after observation, I found that Liu Lulu has been in contact with several senior executives of Nanyun Group, which involves some issues of transferring benefits."

"However, I can assure you that I never interfere in her daily interactions with others. Her entanglements with those people from the Nanyun Group are entirely her own foolishness. I have not been involved in the slightest, nor have I used my position to pave the way for them."

Xia Qiusheng waved his hand and sneered, "Heh, still not being honest. I believed you before you were transferred here that you wouldn't participate, but what about now? I think you know perfectly well that many times, tacitly allowing certain things to happen is enough to be considered passive participation."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dagong was not surprised but pleased. The fact that the other party did not ask him to leave on the spot meant that they could continue talking.

"Yes, old Party Secretary, that's exactly what I'm worried about."

"As you know, Secretary Chu Shijun's anti-corruption campaign this time is unprecedented in its intensity and determination."

"I have just arrived in Xinjiang and my background is still shallow. I also made some inappropriate remarks about this case with Governor Zhao at the Standing Committee meeting. Secretary Chu already had a problem with me."

"Now that my wife Liu Lulu is involved in this case, I am a little worried that he will make a big deal out of it, think that I am his protector, and take the opportunity to get rid of me and completely eliminate my power."

Xia Qiusheng listened quietly, shook his head, stubbed out his cigarette, and stood up.

"Then I can only say that you've misjudged his thoughts, and you've also approached the wrong person."

As he spoke, he picked up a watering can from the ground and began watering the flowers, glancing back at Zhao Dagong.

"Do you believe that Zhao Zhi might have already taken the initiative to go to Comrade Shijun?"

Seeing the other person's wide eyes, Xia Qiusheng smiled slightly and turned around.

"You are still too green. You are from a remote and inaccessible place. You can't really hone your skills here. You only know how to play petty tricks. You seize on a problem and offend people to the death. You are ultimately not up to par."

"I know Comrade Shijun quite well. Take Handong for example, he only cares about evidence when handling cases, not personal grudges. He would never use a case to eliminate dissidents or settle personal scores. Otherwise, do you think I would have let go so easily?"

"hehe,"

"As for you, you've only been in Baijiang for a year and a half, so you don't have much of a foundation yet, and you're involved in the core interest chain, which is actually your advantage."

"But Liu Lulu's involvement is ultimately a hidden danger."

Zhao Dagong's brows were furrowed, and he remained deeply worried.

"If the prosecution team finds any clues, even if it's just Liu Lulu's personal problem, Secretary Chu might not believe I didn't know anything. In that case, I'll be unable to defend myself."

With his back to him, Xia Qiusheng slowly shook his head, watering the flowers gently, his tone serious: "I know what you're thinking, but I'm telling you clearly now, I won't plead with Comrade Shijun on your behalf. First, this case has been escalated to a joint investigation by the Public Security Bureau, the Discipline Inspection Commission, and the Banking Regulatory Commission, leaving no room for favoritism. Second, if you are innocent, you don't need anyone to plead for you; the more they plead, the more guilty you'll appear."

Then, he changed the subject.

"But you don't need to panic too much; the one who tied the knot must untie it."

"You only have two things to do now. First, you must take the initiative to sever ties and absolutely not cover up for anyone. As for Liu Lulu's problems, she should truthfully explain what needs to be explained and return all the embezzled funds. You should personally supervise this and take the initiative to explain the situation to Comrade Shijun and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, showing that you are unaware of, do not participate in, and do not cover up for anyone."

"Secondly, be law-abiding and fully cooperate. Next, you must fully cooperate with Liu Tonggu, Huo Tancheng and others in handling the case."

"If you can do these two things, I think my words still carry some weight."

Zhao Dagong certainly believed this.

Many of them were promoted by Xia Qiusheng and Ding Long in the two years before Xia Qiusheng left.

The meaning behind these words is simply to get him to fully cooperate and stabilize the situation. If he can do this, as long as Chu Shijun doesn't touch him, the other party will intervene and the matter will be resolved on its own merits.

Thinking of this, Zhao Dagong nodded and said, "Secretary Zhao, I understand what to do, but this matter also involves the Gu family. If they..."

"This is not something you should be considering!"

Xia Qiusheng's expression changed. He turned his head and said sternly, "Just do your job well. Put away anything else you shouldn't be thinking about or doing."

That's fine.

Knowing he had broken a taboo, Zhao Dagong said no more, stood up and said, "Alright, thank you for your guidance, Secretary. Please take care of yourself, I won't disturb your rest any longer."

……

In the afternoon, Zhao Dagong returned to Baijiang.

After getting off the plane, he got into the car that came to pick him up.

On the bus, looking at the two phone numbers on my phone, I hesitated for a long time before finally dialing the first one.

The call was connected after ringing for about ten seconds.

"Hello, is this Executive Director Zhao? This is Ye Wentao."

"Ye Ting, it's me."

Zhao Dagong smiled and said, "Director Ye, does Secretary Chu have time right now? I have something I'd like to report to him."

"Executive Zhao, it might not be possible right now. Secretary Chu is in a meeting, which is expected to last about an hour. It will be quite late by the time we get back to the Provincial Party Committee. If you are really in a hurry, I can tell Secretary Chu."

Ye Wentao replied.

Hearing that Chu Shijun was busy, Zhao Dagong felt a slight sense of relief and quickly said, "I'm not in a hurry. How about this, Director Ye, let's arrange it for tomorrow. I'll trouble you to coordinate it."