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

To some extent, this means: silent, invisible, traceless, and flawless.

For someone else, this would be a minor issue.

But unfortunately, there was Li Ruoyu behind him.

After all, his courtesy name was Zongwu.

Chu Shijun placed his fingers on the closed notebook and tapped it lightly. This small gesture revealed the unease in his heart.

After a long while, he slowly raised his eyes, glanced at the two flags on the table, and said in a calm but undeniably firm tone: "Routine case handling involves checking posts, duties, and responsibilities, but this time, we are dealing with hidden problems outside the system and hidden in the gaps of the rules."

"Moths that thrive in dark corners, relying on a big tree for support."

"Since the clues provided by Nie Mingyu are true, closed-loop, verifiable, and have the complete conditions for tracing and verifying the source, and now that the superficial corruption has been cleared up and the middle-level scoundrels have been caught, the root cause of the problem has emerged. We cannot treat the symptoms but not the root cause."

"I think you understand the original intention of the inspection and supervision: it is not to clean up the surface chaos, but to get to the root of the problem and consolidate the foundation of governance."

The two exchanged a glance. Qi Tongwei frowned and reminded them, "But the matter behind Li Zhixu and what he is involved in is no small thing. During our interrogation of him, Deputy Team Leader Wu suddenly called to mention the progress of the case and said that we should close the case as soon as possible to consider the overall situation and avoid unnecessary impact."

"Comrade Ke Nan from the political and legal system?"

Chu Shijun frowned.

"Yes,"

Qi Tongwei nodded.

"To move the foundation is to handle cases; to move the middle level is to rectify the style; to move this kind of hidden canopy and root system, resistance, pressure, criticism and misinterpretation will inevitably follow."

"I know."

"Ring ring ring"

As soon as Chu Shijun finished speaking, the office landline suddenly rang.

The three of them looked in the same direction and saw the red car on the left. Their gazes narrowed slightly at the same time.

"They've probably arrived; they're moving pretty fast."

Not many people can bypass the first connection on Ye Wentao's desk outside and call in directly; each one is of great importance.

"Let's go out first."

Luo Shanhe and Qi Tongwei left the office.

Chu Shijun walked to the desk, looked at the displayed number range, and then picked up the phone.

"Comrade Shijun, I heard that during the final stages of the inspection, you uncovered some deeper clues?"

Upon hearing this voice, Chu Shijun thought to himself, "As expected," pulled up a chair and sat down, saying, "Li Zongwu, I wonder which aspect you are referring to?"

"Yangcheng, Nie Mingyu."

After a brief silence, Li Zongwu spoke.

"I don't know much about this right now. After all, I'm very busy with affairs in Baijiang, and I'm not in charge of the inspection team alone. Of course, I don't think there's any unfounded rumor about the Yangcheng inspection team having found some deep clues," Chu Shijun said calmly.

"Heh, not just that, right?"

Li Zongwu smiled faintly, "I heard that Deputy Team Leaders Luo Shanhe and Qi Tongwei have taken a plane to Xinjiang. Could it be that they haven't reported to you yet?"

"I did report it, but it was just in accordance with regulations, truthfully reporting the progress of the case. You can access it if needed."

After a few moments of silence on the other end of the line, Li Zongwu spoke again: "Comrade Shijun, we spoke before and set the tone for the case. The results have been very good these past few days."

"This round of inspections was carried out with a steady pace and achieved visible results. More than a hundred problematic individuals were purged, which is conducive to overall stability and is truly commendable."

"However, while strictness is required in handling cases, it is also necessary to be prudent. Current employees who violate discipline or fail to perform their duties will be investigated strictly in accordance with regulations and discipline. This is the bottom line and a matter of responsibility. However, there is a fundamental difference between some private connections outside the system and corruption while in office."

"Excessive digging and tracing back through layers can easily turn historical and personal issues into changes and upheavals that no one wants to see. What the organization needs is to get to the root of the problem and achieve a smooth conclusion. Some entanglements have persisted for many years, and it is better to contain them rather than let them go, and to maintain stability rather than break them."

"My opinion is that we should focus on the results already achieved in the case itself, and consolidate and solidify them steadily. Doing a good job in the present and stabilizing the current situation is the greatest responsibility we can show to the governance of the region."

These words might not be understood by anyone else, but Chu Shijun understood: those in office can be investigated, and those in the public eye can be cleared up, but my private network and individual private operations are not to be touched or traced.

Chu Shijun's mind was as clear as a mirror, and this was the root of the trouble for the Baijiang inspection team.

The reason why Gu Wangbei has the confidence to remain silent is this: he vomits a little bit every day, just waiting for someone to bail him out.

Chu Shijun did not expose this on the spot, but simply went along with it, saying, "Li Zongwu, I fully understand and deeply agree with what you said about overall considerations and a smooth conclusion."

"The work of the inspection team will definitely strictly follow the organization's arrangements and will not be expanded without limits."

"However, the specific steps of the investigation still depend on the clues and evidence. The existing irrefutable evidence must be verified and confirmed. I think even if my uncles find out, they will definitely support us, don't you think?"

Okay, your uncle is awesome, he makes sense.

Li Zongwu fell into a long silence again. There was really no way to deal with someone who was neither compliant nor resistant to force.

Although Chu Shijun seemed to agree with him in every word, he implied the same thing: investigate wherever the clues lead, and if there are no other clues, proceed with the case based on what you already have.

The problem is, who knows how far along the case leads are?

Dealing with the person who provided the clue? Just kidding, Nie Dahai will probably show you the consequences of not following the rules.

After a long silence, Li Zongwu finally spoke, his tone tinged with seriousness and helplessness:

"Yes, Comrade Shijun, you must grasp the scale, keep your distance, and proceed steadily. You must ensure that no secondary problems arise and that the overall stability is not disrupted. In everything you do, leave room for maneuver and be politically conscious."

"I see."

Chu Shijun answered crisply and decisively.

After hanging up the phone, he called the two people outside back inside.

"That was Li Zongwu on the phone just now."

The two were startled, realizing with a start that it was true.

Luo Shanhe pointed to the transcript on the table and hesitated, "Then, Secretary Chu, what about this?"

"Your work strategy has been slightly adjusted; continue to deepen and solidify the evidence and leads, and regarding this lead..."

Chu Shijun paused for a moment, then said firmly, "Go through the special channel for the inspection team and report directly and truthfully."

"ah?"

"ah?"

The two gasped in surprise, staring at him in disbelief.

No, they've already called, how dare you report it?

"What? You mean I should come myself?"

Chu Shijun frowned.

"No need, no need, Secretary Chu, we'll report it as soon as we get back."

Luo Shanhe quickly replied.

Who cares? Let them report it, we'll just report it.

No matter how loud the thunder or how heavy the rain, it won't be just one person suffering.

Moreover, perhaps there won't be any thunder or rain at that time?