In name only: The land of Handong, I shall rule its fate.

After Zhang Xueyang spoke.

The chaotic and complex case in Chuzhou suddenly became clear, broken down into thousands of modules, revealing the truth bit by bit.

Municipal Party Committee Secretary Sun Haiping and Wei Shengbang, along with Tian Guofu, were receiving newly appointed cadres from various regions while simultaneously summarizing the case details.

On the contrary, the municipal government is relatively relaxed.

A large number of unit leaders, even fourth and fifth-ranking leaders, have been brought down, causing temporary chaos, but more importantly, it has led to unchecked freedom of action.

In the past, there was a need for replacement, negotiation, and balancing, but now there is only the voice of the municipal government.

Lin Zhiyuan personally took charge of the project.

Cheng Jingtao and Song Chusheng, who were also his two protectors, were learning from him and quickly absorbed the nutrients being fed to them like sponges.

In just one day, the morning's symposium helped stabilize the normal operation of Chuzhou's economy, preventing a precipitous collapse and allowing it to move forward steadily.

"You two continue."

Lin Zhiyuan glanced at his watch, estimating that Xiao Ai should have arrived by now. "I'm going to the hospital to see Comrade Liangping."

As soon as he went downstairs, he bumped into Qi Tongwei.

"Executive Director Lin, I received word that Comrade Xiao Ai is coming over, and I was just about to ask for your opinion."

Qi Tongwei reported to the leadership.

"Let's go together."

Lin Zhiyuan smiled.

"Executive Director Lin, are you familiar with Comrade Xiao Ai?"

Qi Tongwei drove himself and glanced at the back seat through the rearview mirror.

To this junior student.

Qi Tongwei wasn't really familiar with him, after all, he was five years older than Hou Liangping and Chen Hai, while Zhong Xiaoai was a year younger than Hou Liangping.

All that is known is that she is the only daughter of the Zhong family patriarch in Beijing, and also the deputy director of the 12th Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office, which is responsible for supervising areas such as Handong.

When facing someone in such a high position.

He has a natural sense of inferiority.

Wait, something's not right!

The discipline inspection and supervision office investigates provincial and ministerial-level officials. Normally, a department-level official like him wouldn't be qualified to be supervised by Zhong Xiaoai. Investigating him would require a higher-level investigation.

Thinking of this.

Qi Tongwei was unsure whether to laugh or cry.

"Comrade Xiao Ai is a master at investigating cases, with a pair of sharp eyes that can see through the essence of things."

Lin Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, his tone rather strange, "It's just... how should I put it? She's a bit gossipy and doesn't mince words. Oh, and she's very prejudiced against live-in sons-in-law."

what?

Qi Tongwei's first thought was whether he should still go to the hospital. His second thought was alarming: could this young lady of the Zhong family be at odds with Executive Director Lin?

My mind raced, but I couldn't come up with a solution.

But a third thought popped up at an inopportune moment: Comrade Zhong Xiaoai would be quite suitable to come to Handong.

After all, Handong lacks everything except sons-in-law. For example, there are two in the car right now. Once they come here, it will be her home turf to unleash her full power.

Pooh!

What nonsense are you thinking?

Qi Tongwei slapped himself hard across the face, successfully earning Lin Zhiyuan's suspicious gaze.

"Cough cough."

Qi Tongwei was even more embarrassed. "I'm just suddenly a little nervous. I'm a son-in-law too, you know."

Or is he a rebellious middle-aged son-in-law?

Snapped!

A crisp slap echoed in the ward, followed by the woman's shrill sobs.

"Hou Liangping!"

"Do you even care about me and Haoran? You're actually risking your life like this."

"Don't you want to be more decisive?"

"Let's go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce now."

Then Hou Liangping began to fawn and ingratiate himself, gradually suppressing the crying.

"Executive Director Lin..."

Qi Tongwei stood outside the ward, hesitantly withdrawing his hand that was about to knock, his eyes full of pleading.

click!

Lin Zhiyuan pushed open the ward door directly. He was so slow and hesitant to even open a door, yet he wanted to become a vice-provincial level official. He couldn't even catch up with the hottest food.

"Lin...Executive Director Lin!"

The young couple, who were crying and hitting each other in the ward, both trembled, especially Zhong Xiaoai, who quickly wiped away her tears.

Neither her personality nor her position allowed her to show her vulnerable side to outsiders.

"Comrade Xiao Ai, welcome to Handong."

Lin Zhiyuan reached out and shook hands with him.

"Director Qi!"

Zhong Xiaoai looked at Qi Tongwei, but her gaze fell on his bandaged arm. "You're injured too?"

"Comrade Xiao Ai!"

Qi Tongwei glanced at Lin Zhiyuan beside him, then at Hou Liangping on the hospital bed. He thought to himself, "If they, as fellow sons-in-law, aren't afraid, why should I be?" With that thought made up, he reached out and shook hands with him. "The criminals were vicious this time, and there were some problems during the arrest process due to the need for timely reinforcements."

"Is it that serious?"

Zhong Xiaoai's eyes narrowed, and she realized the seriousness of the Chuzhou incident was now even more profound.

"It has heavy firepower."

Qi Tongwei replied, "The inland line I'm in charge of is doing well, but several comrades on the Liancheng coastline have been injured, and even the provincial military region has gotten involved."

"I see."

Zhong Xiaoai nodded and thanked him, "It's all because Liangping was so arrogant, thinking he could persuade Lin Zhengde all by himself, and this situation has resulted. I also want to thank Director Qi and Comrade Handong for saving us."

"Comrade Xiao Ai, it's all our duty."

Qi Tongwei secretly gave Lin Zhiyuan a look. This junior, Zhong, isn't as unreasonable as you say. She's actually quite polite.

Lin Zhiyuan pretended not to see it.

Next time, I'll send you alone to meet these two alone. Let's see if you get flustered and turn pale.

"Thank you, senior, for saving my life."

Hou Liangping, who was still lying in the hospital bed unable to move, quickly interjected.

"Comrade Ryohei!"

Zhong Xiaoai glared at her fiercely, "Use your job title when you're at work."

They are an old married couple.

Zhong Xiaoai naturally knew that Hou Liangping was unreliable, but how could she maintain her aura as the deputy director of the inspection office if he said such nonsense at this time?

How can we hold the Handong leadership accountable?

Hou Liangping, a deputy director-level official and director of the provincial anti-corruption bureau, was shot at the Chuzhou City Procuratorate. Shouldn't Handong give her and the Zhong family an explanation?

"The work arrangements made by the Handong leadership for Comrade Liangping were indeed inappropriate."

Lin Zhiyuan bluntly stated, "Knowing that there is great danger in Chuzhou, you still sent Comrade Liangping alone. The Handong Provincial Committee will definitely give Comrade Xiao Ai an explanation."

Hou Liangping closed his eyes in anguish.

My silly girl, I've already changed the subject, why did you still move back?

Who transferred me here?

Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin!

Lin Zhiyuan said that the team should give an explanation, but isn't that just forcing Sha Ruijin to apologize to the Zhong family?

The external pressure on the Zhong family is not over yet. They still need to maintain a cooperative relationship with the Qin family behind Sha Ruijin. In the end, the Zhong family will have to make up for the embarrassment that Sha Ruijin has caused.

Why bother!

My dear Comrade Ai, these roundabout ways of speaking are really not suitable for you.

"Executive Director Lin, don't misunderstand me, I didn't mean that."

Zhong Xiaoai belatedly realized what was happening and waved her hands repeatedly. Seeing that Lin Zhiyuan was about to speak, she gritted her teeth and interrupted the spellcasting animation. "I just want to use my identity as Liangping's wife and the deputy director of the Supervision Office to find out who and what forces are involved in Chuzhou's case. Such lawless and rule-breaking guys should be decisively eliminated."

Lin Zhiyuan smiled.

Comrade Xiao Ai, it's a deal, isn't it?