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

"Ring ring ring"

Hou Liangping had just left the building and gotten into his car, ready to go home, when his phone rang.

When I took it out, I saw that the caller was "Baozi".

"Hey, Baozi, what's up?"

"Hey, monkey, you sound like you've got something on your mind?"

Hou Liangping was feeling irritated and quickly said, "Get to the point!"

"I've come to apologize to you," Cai Chenggong said, and before Hou Liangping could refuse, he continued, "I see you've got something on your mind. Let's have a couple of drinks together, don't go home, let's eat out. You can confide in me, give your brother some face, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Send me the address."

"Alright!"

……

About twenty minutes later, Hou Liangping drove to Cai Chenggong's address, "Handong Old Restaurant".

"Director Hou, you've arrived. Our boss has ordered the food."

When Hou Liangping got out of the car, his secretary, Xiao Qian, who was waiting outside, immediately went up to him warmly.

"Let's go."

Hou Liangping nodded, and the two went inside together to a private room.

"Monkey, come here, remember this old restaurant in Handong? You said before that the food here is authentic, so I specially ordered it today. It's all your favorite dishes."

Cai Chenggong stepped forward and warmly pulled Hou Liangping to sit down. At the same time, he gave his secretary, Xiao Qian, a wink. Xiao Qian nodded and left.

Soon, the table was full of dishes.

Xiao Qian walked in carrying a box.

Seeing this, Hou Liangping frowned and said, "What are you doing now?"

"No way, I know you value principles," Cai Chenggong quickly waved his hand, took the box and put it on the table. After opening it, there were twelve small bottles of wine inside.

"Look, you know the price of Handong Special Qu, right? It's not expensive, it's within the limit, and we absolutely won't let you violate our principles."

Hou Liangping nodded. It was indeed not expensive, and it was normal for friends to exchange gifts.

"Why does this bottle look different from before?"

He took one of the bottles and found that it was quite thick and heavy.

"Now that you've become a high-ranking official here, you won't be going to Handong very often. The distillery is keeping up with the times; this is what's popular now. Come on, open it and drink it, see if it tastes the same."

As Cai Chenggong spoke, he opened a bottle, took a glass, and poured some into it.

Hou Liangping tasted it and confirmed that it was indeed the flavor of Handong Special Qu, not some fake Maotai. He was immediately relieved.

"Monkey, what's bothering you? Tell me, but of course, don't talk about anything related to work. I can't let you break the rules."

Cai Chenggong poured him another cup and asked as he did so.

"It's not a secret, it's just a little embarrassing," Hou Liangping hesitated for a moment, and after seeing his secretary Xiao Qian leave, he told her what had just happened.

*Slap*

"This is ridiculous!" Cai Chenggong slammed his fist on the table indignantly. "How can you be blamed for this? And you're even asking for blame? Monkey, it's not that I don't understand the rules, but anyone with eyes can see that the problem is definitely with them."

At the same time, Cai Chenggong was startled. Ding Yizhen had run away, and there was no news of him at all. He kept this matter to himself.

"That's what I think too."

After venting his worries, Hou Liangping felt much better. He picked up his wine glass, clinked glasses with it, and drank it all in one gulp.

"I think they're just making you take the blame," Cai Chenggong said, pouring himself a drink. "You're from the Supreme People's Procuratorate's Anti-Corruption Bureau. Your dealings with lower-level anti-corruption departments are just business, business..."

"Business guidance," Hou Liangping blurted out.

"Yes, yes, that's right, it's business guidance. You, as a high-ranking official, know more," Cai Chenggong gave a thumbs up. "I'm in business, and I know this principle. Let professionals handle professional matters. You're from the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, so it's only natural for you to let your subordinate agencies arrest criminals."

He'd already praised him, but he couldn't just keep praising him. Cai Chenggong continued, "But Monkey, don't blame me for being nosy, but in the future, when you do things, you should also talk to the leaders and show them what work is all about..."

"Leave a record of your work."

"Yes, yes, that's what leaving a record of the work is all about." Cai Chenggong nodded. "So how can they find fault with it?"

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping wholeheartedly agreed and said with emotion, "Baozi, you're the best. You pointed out my mistake instead of just saying nice things."

"We're like brothers, we've been best buddies since we were kids. Just don't blame me for being nosy."

Cai Chenggong breathed a sigh of relief and decided to go back and give Xiao Qian a raise.

After a few rounds of drinks, Cai Chenggong revealed his true purpose: "Monkey, you have to help me. We can't let those who break the law get away with it."

"Breaking the law or committing a crime? Tell me about it."

Hou Liangping shook his head to clear his mind.

"Monkey, as you know, I'm the boss of Dafeng Factory. It's like this, we previously had a deal with Shanshui Group..." Cai Chenggong said slowly, afraid that Hou Liangping wouldn't hear him clearly, without mentioning anything about Ding Yizhen.

"This is outrageous, Baozi! I will investigate this matter thoroughly. This Shanshui Group must be investigated thoroughly!" Hou Liangping was overjoyed. Through this incident, he would go to Handong and solve a major case, proving his abilities.

How could the Shanshui Group, which has grown so large in Handong, not have had any powerful protectors? How dare the Handong Province hold him accountable?

What are you even doing checking? Do you really think you can provide business guidance?

Cai Chenggong muttered to himself, but said aloud, "Monkey, this matter shouldn't affect you. Just give a heads-up to the comrades below for me..."

"No need, I'm going to Handong soon."

"Huh? This..."

Hou Liangping waved his hand, "Eat your food, eat your food. After the investigation is completed, I will definitely give you justice."

Seeing that Hou Liangping didn't want to say more, Cai Chenggong had no choice. After glancing at the box of wine, his worries eased a bit.

Ding Yizhen has escaped and hasn't been caught yet, which probably means something big has happened. So, his bribery of Ding Yizhen is safe for now.

Now, as long as this box of wine reaches Hou Liangping's house, he'll have a bomb in his hands.

After eating for nearly an hour and drinking several bottles of wine, Cai Chenggong called Xiao Qian over and helped the unsteady Hou Liangping downstairs.

"Monkey, take the rest of the wine. I'll get you another case; it's all Handong Special Qu. We'll drink it next time we come to your house. Your wife won't be unhappy, will she?"

Cai Chenggong took another box out of the trunk of his car.

"Don't worry, you're my childhood friend. Next time you come, I'll have her cook a couple more dishes!"

Hou Liangping slurred his words, patted his chest, and blushed.

Come on, don't think I don't know that your cooking skills have almost caught up with a chef over the years.

Cai Chenggong pursed his lips and put a case and a half of liquor into Hou Liangping's car.

"Hey monkey, let Xiao Qian take you home. He didn't drink. I'll go upstairs to pay the bill."

After helping Hou Liangping into the car, Xiao Qian started the engine and drove off.

After watching the car drive away, Cai Chenggong looked up at the restaurant behind him and went inside.

Back in the private room, they put away the empty wine bottles. There was another middle-aged man inside, holding a video camera.

"Did you take the picture?"

"Don't worry, boss. That famous director, Kashyar, uses this brand of camera. The footage is crystal clear. There are even guys squatting downstairs at his house."

The middle-aged man smiled and handed over the camera.

"Hehe, I trust you to handle things. I'll transfer some money to your card later, you and your buddies can split it and go on a trip. I'll reimburse the expenses!"

Cai Chenggong patted him on the shoulder.