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In the conference room, the projector was turned off, the screen went dark, and only Wu Zhiyuan's heavy, weak breathing could be heard.

He slumped in his chair, his face as white as paper, his eyes staring blankly at the conference table, as if all the bones and strength in his body had been drained away in an instant.

The photocopy of the multi-million dollar invoice, which he had signed, sat quietly beside him.

In the conference room, dozens of middle-level managers stood silently.

All eyes darted back and forth between Chen Pingfang, who sat expressionless in the main seat, and Wu Zhiyuan, who looked like a lump of mud. The air was oppressive, making it hard to breathe.

Chen Pingfang did not speak immediately.

He calmly scanned the room, taking in the expressions of surprise, fear, or amusement on everyone's faces.

His gaze lingered for a couple more seconds on the faces of several cadres who had previously been close to Wu Zhiyuan and were now pale-faced and sweaty-palmed.

His gaze was devoid of emotion, yet it sent chills down the spines of those men, making them feel as if their deepest fears had been laid bare.

This quiet pressure was more frightening than a sudden outburst of rage. The temperature in the conference room seemed to drop; everyone sat ramrod straight, barely daring to breathe, all clearly aware that something was about to change at the command center.

Just then, a deputy department head who had been promoted by Wu Zhiyuan, seeing that his patron was about to fall, tried to make a last-ditch effort to protect himself. He suddenly stood up from his chair.

"Director Chen!"

His voice trembled slightly from nervousness, making it particularly loud in the quiet conference room.

"There...there must be some misunderstanding! Deputy Commander Wu...he always acts on official business. He was probably scammed by that unscrupulous supplier! Yes, he's a victim too!"

He frantically tried to pin all the blame on a non-existent fraudster, making excuses for Wu Zhiyuan.

These words caused a stir in the conference room, but it was quickly suppressed.

Everyone looked at the person who came out to speak as if they were looking at an idiot.

The video evidence is right there. Wu Zhiyuan just swore that he "saw it with his own eyes," and now someone still dares to publicly deny it?

This isn't stupidity; this is openly going against Chen Pingfang and treating everyone present like fools.

Sitting in the corner, Guo Xiaojun watched the man's terrible performance and a sneer appeared on his lips.

Guo Xiaojun watched quietly without saying a word.

Chen Pingfang seemed not to have heard what the deputy said at all, and didn't even glance at the other person.

Under the curious gazes of all the cadres present, Chen Ping slowly raised his hand and picked up the red internal telephone on the table.

The movements were steady, without the slightest hesitation.

He dialed a number directly and then decisively pressed the speakerphone button.

"beep--"

A clear dial tone rang out in the quiet conference room.

The call connected quickly.

Chen Ping spoke clearly into the microphone in a purely businesslike tone, devoid of personal emotion:

"Is this the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision? I am Chen Pingfang, the commander-in-chief of the Jinshuiwan Project Command."

"I am here to file a formal complaint against Wu Zhiyuan, the executive deputy commander of my department, for suspected serious dereliction of duty, abuse of power, and collusion with illegal suppliers to defraud the project of 10 million yuan."

"We have all the relevant witness testimonies, physical evidence, and video footage. I request the organization to immediately intervene in the investigation!"

Every word Chen Ping spoke, delivered through the hands-free speaker, struck the hearts of everyone in the conference room with a resounding thud!

Everyone was stunned by this swift, ruthless, and uncompromising approach!

They considered many possibilities: internal warnings, suspension for investigation, transfer... but no one expected Chen Pingfang to take it one step at a time and call the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection directly!

Everyone present understood what this meant.

Wu Zhiyuan is about to face handcuffs and imprisonment!

Those close associates of Wu Zhiyuan who had just been clinging to hope turned pale the moment they heard the words "real-name report," their legs went weak, and they almost slid off their chairs, their eyes devoid of any hope.

On the other end of the phone, a calm voice from a disciplinary committee staff member came through: "Okay, Comrade Chen Pingfang, we have recorded this. Please remain where you are and cooperate with the investigation team. Our people will be there shortly!"

The phone hangs up.

Less than five minutes later, Chen Pingfang's secretary walked quickly into the conference room with a serious expression and handed a document that had just been faxed from the Municipal Party Committee Office to Chen Pingfang with both hands.

Chen Ping glanced at it, not even picking up the document, but simply tapped it lightly with his index finger. The sound wasn't loud, but everyone in the room could hear it clearly:

"Just received the message."

"Secretary Zhou Wenyuan of the Municipal Party Committee gave important instructions regarding Wu Zhiyuan's matter."

His voice paused for a moment, making everyone's hearts leap into their throats.

"Secretary Zhou vehemently denounced him for betraying the organization's trust, calling him a black sheep in the cadre ranks, and demanded that the Discipline Inspection Commission investigate and punish him severely, swiftly, and decisively!"

"We will show absolutely no leniency towards these parasites!"

Zhou Wenyuan's instructions completely shattered the last vestiges of hope in Wu Zhiyuan's faction.

Sacrifice the pawn to save the king!

His powerful backer not only didn't want to protect him, but personally ordered a severe investigation!

Upon hearing this news, Wu Zhiyuan seemed to have lost his last bit of energy. The head he had just managed to lift could no longer hold up and drooped down weakly. He had no strength left to struggle.

In the conference room, the way people looked at him had changed from disdain to pity.

Chen Ping slowly stood up.

His sharp gaze swept over the several cadres whose faces were pale and whose bodies were trembling.

The "chicken" has been slaughtered; now it's time to scare the "monkey."

"I have decided," he announced, "that starting tomorrow, a week-long special rectification campaign on integrity, discipline, and work style will be launched within the command headquarters, with me personally serving as the team leader."

"Anyone who bypasses the OA system or engages in irregular operations will be the focus of this rectification campaign."

His voice echoed in the conference room, finally culminating in a profound statement:

"I hope everyone here will take heed of this."

These words sent a chill down the spines of those who had previously followed Wu Zhiyuan, who had been two-faced and secretly plotting against him.

The meeting has ended.

The disciplinary committee members were very efficient and arrived at the command post quickly.

Under the watchful eyes of dozens of people, Wu Zhiyuan, who was looking lost and listless, was taken directly away from the conference room.

When he was taken away, he didn't struggle or shout; he was like a soulless puppet.

The news quickly spread throughout the entire command building.

All those who were previously observing and complaining in private are now afraid to speak up, fearing that the rectification campaign will spread to them.

The bad atmosphere of internal strife within the Jinshuiwan project has been swept away by this incident.

Everyone clearly understands that the only rule in this project is Chen Pingfang's rule.

This internal power struggle, which lasted for several weeks, came to an end with Chen Pingfang's complete victory.