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

Hou Liangping angrily led his team to the front line to investigate the case again. He felt that the group of people from Handong, who were known for their tactlessness, were now turning their backs on him. They had just rejected his cross-system transfer, and now they wanted him to investigate the case himself.

Absolutely despicable!

Especially Sha Ruijin, when I first came to Handong, I almost stepped on a landmine in order to help him break the deadlock, but he was dismissed at the Standing Committee meeting for not following the procedures.

Unexpectedly, the person who keeps his word the most in the entire Handong region is Lin Zhiyuan.

No, that's not right!

This person is bad, but he seems kind when placed among a group of even worse people.

Hou Liangping recalled his father-in-law's evaluation, and his anger intensified. It was clearly his father-in-law who had promised him this, and he had put in his best effort in the Jiangdong case, yet the other party had done something that did not conform to the recommendation process.

Everyone knows Lin Zhiyuan values ​​procedures above all else; it's unbelievable that he would make such a mistake!

He just doesn't want to improve himself.

They'll use him as a tool for solving crimes for the rest of his life, using him at will! It's infuriating! It's outrageous!

"Director Hou, you're also looking at 'Urban Transformation'?"

Wang Jun, who was in the passenger seat, wanted to turn around and chat with Hou Liangping, but he saw that Hou Liangping was still reading a book in the car.

this time.

The two got along well, and Wang Jun's preconceived notions about Director Hou underwent a complete transformation. While it was true that he was ambitious and reckless, he was genuinely capable, and his recklessness was not mindless or impulsive; he was very methodical.

Hou Liangping's injuries have not fully healed yet, so a lot of work has been delegated to the branch directors below him, and he himself spends most of his time reading in his office.

Some are related to politics and law, some to economic development, and some even to various other industries.

Yes! Read a book!

When Wang Jun first discovered it, he was a little confused. Given Hou Liangping's usual personality, he would never have taken the initiative to read such an obscure masterpiece.

It's not that I lack learning ability.

For public officials and those in the supervisory system, understanding laws and regulations and studying internal documents are basic requirements; the key issue is the mismatch in mindset.

Truly impatient people cannot calm down and engage in quiet, immersive, and efficient reading.

It was from that day onwards.

Wang Jun's opinion changed. Upon closer observation, he discovered that, apart from handling daily documents, Hou Liangping generally didn't leave his office; he was always reading.

This is an extremely smart approach.

To ensure the best possible physical recovery, and without missing a single moment to accumulate new knowledge, one can return to work without being laid off due to prolonged vacancy.

"Just browsing."

Hou Liangping put away the book in his hand. Apart from the years when he was solving cases and arresting people everywhere to gain a foothold, he had never neglected his books. He was a master's student in the Department of Political Science and Law and planned to take the exam for a master's degree in economics.

only…

My fingers trace the cover, wondering if I'll ever have the chance to put what I've learned into practice and realize my ambitions.

I was too young and impulsive back then.

He only knew how to blindly investigate cases in the Anti-Corruption Bureau's First Investigation Division, indulging in the glory and halo brought by being the son-in-law of the Chung family. By the time he woke up, he was too old, and the advantage of age was no longer available for him to go to the grassroots level.

That's why he was so tempted by the promises Lin Zhiyuan made to him.

Unfortunately, it was all just a bubble in the end.

It breaks with just one poke!

Lin Zhiyuan, that's not fair of you!

You deceived my feelings!

"Director Hou, what are your thoughts on the case in Diaozhou? Where should we begin?"

Wang Jun changed the subject and asked.

"What's your opinion, Comrade Wang Jun?"

Hou Liangping didn't answer but asked a question in return.

The other person's aura was too unique. You could tell after a little contact that they were very similar to my own Tiger Girl, and they were also surnamed Wang, which meant they were from one of the few families.

The key point is that their abilities are not lacking!

Such talent.

If he's under my command, of course I have to make good use of him, just like Lin Zhiyuan used him to do things.

Hehehe!

Comrade Wang Jun, please don't blame me. I'm just following the example set by my superiors.

"According to information from the Public Security Bureau, Feng Baoyi, the mayor of Diaozhou City, is suspected of possessing a huge amount of unexplained wealth and having close ties with the heads of many companies. His son, Feng Beibei, is reckless and spends his days associating with playboys, committing numerous illegal and disciplinary violations. However, under Feng Baoyi's protection, he has repeatedly taken people away from the Municipal Public Security Bureau without filing a case for investigation."

"This made her son increasingly arrogant and domineering. I checked the relevant reports and found one: Feng Beibei was suspected of drunk driving many years ago and caused a death by speeding in the city center. However, during the traffic department's investigation, someone voluntarily surrendered and gave a detailed account of the circumstances of the incident and his psychology afterward. All the details matched the circumstances of the incident, so the case was closed."

"There was no relevant evidence for this tip, but I felt it was the key to a breakthrough."

After reviewing the current situation in Diaozhou, Wang Jun explained his thoughts in detail.

"So you're going to focus your attention on Feng Beibei?"

Hou Liangping asked again.

"That's not the case."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jun immediately shook his head and explained, "Feng Baoyi's personality has been described by many organizations as steady and prudent. In fact, even with the preliminary investigation by the provincial department, it is unlikely that a breakthrough can be made in a short time, since there is still no concrete evidence. However, the issues of huge sums of money from unknown sources and his unusual interactions with entrepreneurs must be investigated first."

"But my intuition tells me that Feng Beibei will be the key to the breakthrough, just like Si Tianyu in the Jiangdong case."

Feng Baoyi's wife passed away some years ago. The two had a very good relationship and he never remarried. Therefore, he doted on his only son, Feng Beibei.

This uncontrolled doting, besides the father-son relationship, may also be a way of expressing affection for his deceased wife.

Therefore, breaking through Feng Beibei's defenses most likely means conquering Feng Baoyi.

"Um!"

Hou Liangping nodded in approval. "The thinking is clear and the logic is orderly. Comrade Wang Jun, proceed according to your action plan."

what?

Wang Jun was stunned. Was this decision made so casually?

"Director Hou, don't you want to add anything?"

Wang Jun swallowed hard and asked, a sense of unease rising within him for some reason.

"It is the imperfections that need to be supplemented. Comrade Wang, you have considered all aspects. If I were to say more, wouldn't that be redundant?"

Hou Liangping expressed his complete approval, saying, "Well then, my health hasn't fully recovered and I'm inevitably lacking in energy. In order to better implement the plan, I'll hand over the command of the investigation team to you as well."

"Keep it up!"

"If there's anything you don't understand or can't grasp properly, feel free to come to me anytime, and I'll help you."

Hou Liangping firmly stopped Wang Jun, who was trying to back out, and said earnestly, "Frontline work is difficult, but it is also the most challenging. Don't avoid doing it just because you're worried about not doing it well."

Wang Jun tearfully agreed.

Now that things have come to this point, how could he possibly refuse? If he did refuse again, he might be labeled as someone who can't shoulder responsibility and is unworthy of his position.

perfect!

Hou Liangping smiled slightly, finally managing to get rid of the potential danger.

He made sure to find out more before coming out.

With the things his teacher Gao had exposed, and Tian Guofu keeping a close eye on things, knowing his teacher Gao as he did, Diaozhou was bound to be plunged into a bloodbath.

Its scale may even surpass that of Chuzhou.

His small frame shouldn't go into the center of such a dangerous vortex storm.