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

9:30.

Sha Ruijin, Chu Shijun, and Gao Yuliang entered the conference room together and sat down in their respective seats.

In the second row, Ji Changming, Chen Hai, Lu Yike, Lin Huahua, Zhou Zheng, Reader A, Reader B, and other comrades who had been expanded sat there obediently, not daring to breathe loudly.

At the head of the table, Sha Ruijin glanced at the two rows of the conference table and said with a smile, "Comrades, we have now officially met today. A few days ago, I was conducting research in the area and saw the development of Handong. We have achieved results, which is inseparable from the joint efforts of all of you."

"I hope that in the future, I can lead this team well and work together with all my comrades to deliver a good report card for the people to review."

'Pa pa pa pa'

"Comrades, today's expanded meeting of the Standing Committee has only one agenda item, which you all know we discussed last time: it concerns Comrade Ji Changming, the Chief Prosecutor of the Procuratorate, Comrade Chen Hai, the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and Lu Yike of the Anti-Corruption Bureau..."

"This incident is related to the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate. We received a criminal report from Ding Yizhen, the former deputy mayor of Jingzhou City in our province. The Provincial Public Security Department is still investigating. However, the actions of some comrades in the Anti-Corruption Bureau of our Provincial Procuratorate in this matter are inappropriate and should serve as a warning. Let's hear what these comrades have to say..."

After speaking, Sha Ruijin picked up his water glass and documents and sat down next to Chu Shijun.

"Comrade Ji Changming, please go first."

It's time to come!

In the second row, Ji Changming, whose name was called, blinked and picked up the self-criticism with trembling hands, then walked to the conference table.

Without sitting down, he raised the extendable microphone slightly.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Chu, and other leaders, I am Ji Changming, the Chief Prosecutor of the Provincial Procuratorate. Regarding Ding Yizhen's escape, as the Chief Prosecutor, I have not..."

Ji Changming's self-criticism was quite honest, pointing out all his mistakes.

Next up was Chen Hai.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Chu, and other leaders, I am Chen Hai, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Ding Yizhen's escape has damaged the credibility of the anti-corruption efforts in the entire province, and... Here, I would like to offer my deepest apologies to all the leaders."

Just when everyone thought he had finished speaking, he put down the paper in his hand. Ji Changming, who was watching from behind, felt a jolt in his heart. The paper was fine, and he had approved it, but what he said was another matter. He was afraid that the paper might say something unreliable.

What you fear will come to pass.

Chen Hai continued, "However, leaders, through the case of Ding Yizhen's escape, I think we should reflect on the fact that our Anti-Corruption Bureau, after receiving clear instructions from the Supreme People's Procuratorate, immediately began investigating and collecting evidence against the suspects out of our duty. Our mission is to catch corrupt officials and criminals."

Gao Yuliang's face darkened, and Sha Ruijin's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant.

"Under these special circumstances, I think it's necessary to apprehend the suspect as soon as possible. For example, in this case, if we had apprehended the suspect immediately, would we have prevented his escape...?"

Ji Changming's vision went black, and he leaned back in his chair, feeling like he was having trouble breathing.

*Slap*

Li Dakang slammed his hand on the table, making a loud noise that startled those around him.

"You mean, Ding Yizhen's escape was caused by reporting to us? Oh, or do you think that I, Li Dakang, Secretary Gao, Director Qi, and even Governor Chu and Secretary Sha who received the phone call tipped him off?"

"You think it was us, the provincial party committee standing committee members and the public security bureau chief, who gave us the tip? Then why don't you investigate us too? You can apply to the provincial party committee and the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and I'll agree without hesitation!"

"Outrageous behavior!"

"I don't think you, comrade, understand the seriousness of the problem at all! Not at all!"

Sha Ruijin quickly glanced at Gao Yuliang across from him and gave him a meaningful look.

"Alright, Comrade Dakang, say no more."

Gao Yuliang patted him on the shoulder, then looked at Chen Hai expressionlessly, "Are you finished? Our provincial committee has received your reflections and suggestions. Now, please invite Comrade Lu Yike to come up."

……

After each of them made a self-criticism, they were asked to leave. The discussion about their punishment was to take place later, and they were not allowed to be present.

Once outside, Ji Changming pointed at Chen Hai and said angrily, "I've been watching you closely, and there's nothing wrong with your manuscript, but I never expected you to be so audacious and spout such nonsense."

"What right do you have to make the provincial leaders reflect on their actions? Who do you think you are?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Lu Yike couldn't stand it anymore. "We've been watching for two days and nothing happened. The person went about their business as usual. But as soon as we reported it, they ran away, and we still haven't found them..."

"Shut up too!"

Looking at the people in front of him, and the two couples next to him who were dating, Ji Changming felt very tired. He just wanted to retire peacefully, was that so difficult?

He waved his hand and sat down. "We'll all just wait for our punishment. I can't control you anymore."

After saying that, he touched his chest. Luckily, he had taken some nitroglycerin beforehand, otherwise he probably would be lying here.

……

In the conference room.

After Wu Chunlin read out the three punishment suggestions, Li Dakang immediately nodded and said, "I think the third one is very appropriate. This matter must be dealt with seriously. He was suspended from his post for a few days to reflect on his mistakes and then came to write a self-criticism. I think it is questionable whether he even wrote the self-criticism himself."

"Comrade Dakang, I understand your feelings, but isn't this too serious? To sweep everyone away just because of this one incident will discourage our comrades and make them hesitant to do their work in the future."

Chen Jinyi, the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, spoke up, and the others nodded in agreement.

"Comrade Yuliang, what do you think? After all, you are the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission."

Before Gao Yuliang could speak, Tian Guofu interrupted, "As far as I know, Comrade Yuliang is Director Chen Hai's teacher, right? Some say Comrade Yuliang has always regarded Comrade Chen Hai as his prized student, while others say Comrade Lu Yike is Comrade Yuliang's..."

"What did you say?"

"They're saying I should recuse myself and shouldn't have participated in the Standing Committee's vote?"

Gao Yuliang said calmly, "So, according to you, Comrade Shijun is Chen Hai's senior, shouldn't he also avoid suspicion?"

"Look, Comrade Yuliang, don't get agitated. What I mean is, you should maintain a fair perspective on this matter and not escalate the issue to avoid suspicion," Tian Guofu said quickly.

"Hehe, there's no need for Comrade Guofu to worry about that. I am the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. I know the law and I know how to punish them," Gao Yuliang said, then looked at everyone. "I propose that Comrade Ji Changming be given a major demerit, Comrades Chen Hai and Lu Yike be demoted, Lin Huahua and Zhou Zheng be dismissed from their posts, and the others be dismissed from public office."

"In summary, my proposed punishment is based on the behavior of these comrades in this matter, and on the principles of cadre work, etc."

"I agree!"

Li Dakang quickly raised his hand.

Sha Ruijin's eye twitched. "Comrade Dakang, it's not time to raise hands to vote yet."

"Oh, right, then comrades, let's continue. I share Secretary Yuliang's suggestion."

Li Dakang nodded and lowered his hand.