Nominal: The Handong Game, the Energy System's Counterattack

Seeing that Chen Yanshi was not very cooperative, the police officers leading the team directly revealed the facts of his involvement in the case in public.

"The owner of Dafeng Factory, Cai Chenggong, the chairman of the labor union, Zheng Xipo, and the key members of the factory protection team were all summoned."

"You were mentioned in all of their testimonies."

"Dafeng Factory's illegal acts of extreme rights protection and gathering crowds to disrupt order."

"You were fully aware of the entire process and used your influence to provide behind-the-scenes support, which constitutes a suspected violation of the law. We hope you will face the issue squarely and cooperate with our law enforcement efforts."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yanshi's expression changed instantly, from furious anger to a flushed red, his old face burning and his expression embarrassed.

The key point is that the people from the nursing home who had gathered around had all heard what the policeman said, and they were now whispering amongst themselves, which made him feel extremely ashamed.

Chen Yanshi has worked in the political and legal system for decades and once served as the deputy chief prosecutor of the provincial people's procuratorate.

Proficient in laws and regulations, familiar with case-handling procedures, and clear about the definition of illegal acts.

He knew every single fact the officer had stated perfectly well.

They used their connections and influence to allow Dafeng Factory to illegally obtain highly dangerous, flammable, and explosive materials.

The actions of tacitly approving and guiding the factory protection team to build fortifications, gather crowds for confrontation, and possess dangerous equipment, thus allowing the dangerous situation to escalate, are all unacceptable.

He was well aware that this was a clear violation of rules and regulations, and related to illegal activities.

But how could he put his face down when someone said it like that in public?

As a veteran prosecutor, he knew in his heart which things he had done wrong and violated regulations.

Throughout his life, he held a high position and was respected by many. After the Dafeng Factory No. 116 Incident, he was hailed as a hero by the entire city.

He had only given lectures at the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, a place with thirteen standing committee members and the highest concentration of power in Handong.

This period should have been the most glorious moment in Chen Yanshi's life.

I didn't see cadres from Jingzhou City and various departments in Handong coming to him, bringing him flowers and grass.

Now, a lowly police officer publicly says he is suspected of violating the law and committing crimes, and there are so many people watching.

Chen Yanshi was completely humiliated; his pride and sense of self-worth made him unwilling to back down.

If you talk to me about the law and the rules, I'll talk to you about other things.

He slammed his hand on the armrest of the wicker chair and began to shout excitedly, "I broke the rules? I broke the law?"

"Everything I did was for the livelihood of thousands of ordinary workers at Dafeng Factory!"

"With the bankruptcy and closure of Dafeng Factory, workers lost their jobs, and there was no prospect of resettlement. Hundreds of families were struggling to make ends meet, and some were almost driven to desperation!"

"As a retired comrade, I can't bear to see ordinary people suffer, and I can't bear to see workers driven to desperation!"

"What's wrong with me stepping forward and offering help?"

"I did talk to Zhao Dong about this, but I also asked them to follow the rules and procedures."

"What does Zhao Donglai's violation of rules and regulations have to do with me, an ordinary citizen?"

"Do you think I can command a police chief?"

Upon hearing Chen Yanshi's words, the police officers were all speechless, unsure of what to say.

If Zhao Donglai heard this and saw Chen Yanshi, he would probably put all his strength into killing this old scoundrel with one punch.

He, the police chief of a sub-provincial city, put in a good word for Chen Yanshi and got Dafeng Factory to buy gasoline.

Now that something's happened, this old man is actually saying it has nothing to do with him?

"Dafeng Factory bought those twenty-odd tons of gasoline not to cause trouble, nor to harm anyone!"

"The idea was to free up some funds for the Dafeng factory. With rising gasoline prices, the factory could sell gasoline to raise money to pay workers' wages, solve their livelihood issues, and maintain their lives!"

"I am wholeheartedly devoted to the people and the public good, without a trace of selfishness or self-interest!"

"You show no compassion for the people's suffering, nor do you understand the original aspirations of veteran comrades. Instead, you use rules and regulations to make things difficult for me, suppress me, and wrong good people!"

Huh? The police officers looked at each other in bewilderment. We've suppressed Old Chen and wronged an innocent man?

Didn't your words just now admit that you were indeed involved in these things?

"Is this how you enforce the law? Is this how officials in Handong Province conduct themselves?"

"Bullying veteran comrades who speak out for the people, oppressing vulnerable citizens! I will not stand for this!"

As Chen Yanshi became increasingly agitated, he appeared to have completely lost control of his emotions, shouting and yelling on the spot, and even taking out his phone to threaten to find someone to back him up.

"I'll call Deputy Secretary Gao Yuliang right now! I want to get Secretary Sha Ruijin to settle this matter!"

"I'd like to ask, is the legal system in Handong specifically designed to make things difficult for good people and to favor capital?"

"I want to see who authorized you to target me, an old comrade, and an ordinary citizen like this!"

Chen Yanshi kept saying that they were bullying him, an ordinary citizen.

He took out his phone and, with trembling hands, dialed the number of Sha Ruijin, the Party Secretary of Handong Province.

"Hello, is this Secretary Bai? Where is Secretary Sha Ruijin? Let him answer the phone."

"What? Conducting research in Lincheng? Holding a meeting?"

"Then wait until he finishes his meeting and tell him, 'This old man has been bullied.'"

......

After hanging up the phone with Sha Ruijin, Chen Yanshi felt something was amiss and dialed Gao Yuliang's number again.

"Hello, is this Xiao He? Where's Gao Yuliang?"

"In a meeting with Tian Guofu from the Discipline Inspection Commission? Too busy?"

......

Chen Yanshi raised his head and looked around. A gust of cold wind instantly dispelled the restlessness in his heart.

He was a man who had spent his entire life in officialdom, and both phone calls were answered by his secretary, as the person in charge was too busy.

He knew all too well that things might be worse than he thought.

Everyone knows that Chen Yanshi and the newly appointed provincial party secretary Sha Ruijin have an extraordinary relationship.

Since these police officers dared to summon Chen Yanshi, they must have obtained complete evidence.

Otherwise, who would dare to touch this old comrade now?

Since Sha Ruijin and Gao Yuliang didn't answer their phones, they must have known about the police operation.

Chen Yanshi stood there, phone in hand, stunned. It felt like there was a wad of cotton stuffed in his throat, and the roar he was about to unleash was stuck there.

He opened his mouth, a complex emotion flashing across his old face.

There was shock, confusion, and perhaps even a hint of bewilderment?

He never expected that neither Sha Ruijin nor Gao Yuliang would answer his calls.

The crowd grew larger and larger, even crowding the entrance to the nursing home, with some people even taking out their phones to film.

If the stalemate continues, it could escalate into an uncontrollable negative public opinion event.

The officer in charge made a decisive move and approached Chen Yanshi again, speaking in a sincere but firm tone.

"Mr. Chen, we understand how you feel."

"But this matter has already been filed as a case, involving serious safety hazards and illegal activities."

"You also know that Director Zhao Donglai was taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission for investigation. It was because he made a request to Dafeng Factory to approve gasoline in violation of regulations."

"As one of the parties involved, you are required to cooperate with the investigation according to regulations."

"And regarding the Dafeng Factory incident, Cai Chenggong and the others mentioned you in their testimonies."

"Come with us and explain the situation clearly. This will be an explanation for you, for everyone else, and for the law."

This time, Chen Yanshi did not retort.