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

"I've caused you a lot of trouble these past few days."

Chu Shijun's gaze swept over Gong Zuyu, Liu Yuntian, and the rest of the leadership team. "Before I leave, let me say a few more words,"

"Please speak,"

"These four days of grassroots visits are more effective than holding ten meetings, reviewing hundreds of documents, or examining thousands of data points. When we sit in the office, we see achievements, standards, and improvements. Only by going to the front lines can we see the gaps and shortcomings, and the real expectations of the people."

"Therefore, I hope that you will review and resolve all the issues raised in the survey as soon as possible, ensure that all assistance measures are implemented accurately and efficiently, and expedite the implementation of all rectification work. We must resolutely eliminate formalism of 'conducting a survey and then returning to the old ways,' and truly transform the survey results into tangible benefits for the people and the revitalization of rural areas."

Chu Shijun said with a serious expression, "I don't want things to remain the same after I leave, with the same problems. Therefore, I will definitely report and discuss the issues raised in the investigation, and I will require a special supervisory team to come and inspect the area again discreetly. If things don't improve, you'll have to deal with it!"

"Yes, yes, don't worry, we will definitely change it." Gong Zuyu and Liu Yuntian nodded repeatedly.

"Alright, let's see what you do."

Chu Shijun turned and got into the carriage, raising his hand to say, "Wait!"

Half a minute later, the convoy drove away.

After disappearing from sight, Gong Zuyu's expression darkened. He turned around and exchanged a glance with Liu Yuntian. The two of them walked into the building without prior arrangement.

The others didn't dare to utter a sound and obediently followed. They knew that Liu Yuntian had been accompanying the investigation these past few days, and Gong Zuyu and he would talk on the phone every day, then hold meetings here to plan and resolve the problems they discovered.

For the first two days, there were frequent meetings, but by the third day, there were no more meetings; everything was piling up.

At this moment, the anger that had been dormant within the two of them was about to be unleashed.

Upstairs, in the large conference room.

Hundreds of cadres were whispering and discussing among themselves, their eyes occasionally glancing at the empty podium.

They were a little curious. The meeting was over, everything had been arranged, and everyone had been seen off. Why were they still asked to stay?

Of course, there are also some sensible people among them.

Especially in the places I've visited these past few days, the local leaders have all remained silent, looking worried and distressed.

A few minutes later, the door was pushed open from the outside, and the discussion in the room came to an abrupt halt.

Gong Zuyu and Liu Yuntian led a group of provincial party committee members through the door. He glanced at the staff member carrying a camera on his right, frowned, and said, "What are you filming for? The meeting is over, cut it off!"

"Get out! Get out now!"

The propaganda minister at the back quickly raised his hand to let them out.

Those carrying cameras immediately left the scene, and the secretary-general closed the door and returned to his seat.

None of the thirteen people on the platform sat down.

"Bang!"

After a few seconds of silence, Gong Zuyu picked up his teacup and slammed it heavily on the table. Then he slammed his palm on the table, making the people in the front row tremble.

"Go on, why did you stop talking?"

"Disorganized! Undisciplined! This is a meeting! You started as soon as we left. I don't know what to say. Why weren't you this active when we asked you to speak up?"

Gong Zuyu's sharp gaze swept across the entire room, then he reached out and slapped his own face. "How embarrassing!"

"Heads up, everyone!"

Liu Yuntian, standing to the side, tapped the table, his eyes sweeping over the crowd below, his anger flaring. "Everyone stand up, attention! Listen carefully!"

"Sizzle"

In an instant, hundreds of people below stood up.

Gong Zuyu took a deep breath and picked up the microphone.

"Secretary Chu from Baijiang Province came to conduct research and inspection, which shows his emphasis on the counterpart assistance work between the two provinces, his concern for the local development, and his intention to find and solve problems."

"Before this, did I emphasize at the conference that each region should actively summarize the problems, conduct self-examination and self-correction, report the problems, and we will solve them in a unified manner, so that Secretary Chu has a clear understanding, and then we can take a closer look? In this way, even if we find more problems, we will look good, after all, the purpose of investigation and research is to find problems."

"But what's wrong with some of you? When asked if there are any problems, you say: 'Oh, leader, everything's great here and there. We're developing very well, the people are satisfied, and there definitely won't be any trouble.'"

"Bang!"

Gong Zuyu slammed his hand on the table.

"Now it seems like it was all bullshit, all utter nonsense!"

"From the very first day of the research trip, after the morning meeting, when Secretary Chu and Comrade Yuntian arrived at the first stop of the research trip, I was in my office. I hadn't even warmed my seat when the first problem was reported to me, followed by a series of other problems. I immediately convened a meeting to discuss and resolve them."

"Then, before we could even come up with a solution to this problem, all sorts of other issues arose."

'Pa pa'

Gong Zuyu reached out and patted his face.

"Do you even realize we're about to become infamous? We'll be reported and discussed, and we'll be publicly criticized as a typical case. I want to ask you, have you been eating sorghum rice for nothing?"

"How shameful! How shameful!"

"Some of you might think it's no big deal, just a reprimand, no real punishment, right? Well, let me tell you, you're overthinking it!"

Gong Zuyu waved his hand.

"A while ago, Comrade Yuntian and I begged and pleaded to get counterpart assistance from Baijiang. In just over a month, you've made us look bad. We're already poor. If this leads to future cuts in support funds or project delays, don't come crying to the provincial government. Go beg for help yourselves and find your own solutions."

"And some people, don't they like to deceive their superiors and subordinates? Fine, when the Discipline Inspection Commission arrives, you can talk to the comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission."

After saying so much, Gong Zuyu also felt a bit thirsty. He picked up his water glass, waved his hand, and said, "Comrade Yuntian, you go ahead and say it."

"OK,"

Liu Yuntian's expression was serious as he said in a deep voice, "After discussion, the Provincial Party Committee has decided that, effective immediately, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision will lead a detailed investigation into the problematic units, individuals, and responsible persons discovered during the investigation, and will launch a province-wide rectification campaign to learn profound lessons from this incident."

"Those who bear significant responsibility will be punished in accordance with laws and regulations. Those who should be demoted or disciplined will be demoted or disciplined. The Organization Department will follow up simultaneously and record the incidents truthfully. Those who perform well will be promoted and given important positions, while those who perform poorly will not be allowed to move."

"Therefore, I also advise certain people to voluntarily report to the Discipline Inspection Commission. Don't wait until the Discipline Inspection Commission investigates you, and then try to explain yourself while crying. It won't work; it will be too late. You will be severely punished!"

"In addition, the list of cadres to be promoted recently is temporarily frozen, and we will discuss the matter further after the investigation is completed."

"..."

After a series of criticisms and instructions, more than half an hour had passed.

After glancing at the time, Gong Zuyu said in a deep voice, "That's enough, meeting adjourned!"

After they returned to the venue, the people below looked at each other in bewilderment.

By this time, they were numb; this was the first time they had ever been criticized while standing for so long.

Some people were already feeling uneasy, because they clearly felt that the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission had lingered on them for a long time, and what that meant was self-evident.