I feel right at home in the world of the courtyard house.

"Chief Prosecutor, I have something to report to you." Xie Hui stopped the Chief Prosecutor and two Deputy Chief Prosecutors as they came out of the office.

"Xie Hui, what's so important that you're waiting for me at the door?" the chief prosecutor asked with a chuckle, and the two deputy chief prosecutors behind him also laughed.

"Chief Prosecutor, I have received information that there may be illegal or disciplinary violations in the demolition and resettlement of our subway project. I hope to obtain your approval to investigate this matter."

The three men exchanged surprised glances. One of them frowned and said, "Xiao Xie, you've only just joined our procuratorate and been transferred to Beijing. Logically, you shouldn't have access to this kind of intelligence, right? I'm very curious, where did you get this information from?"

The others also looked at Xie Hui, wanting to hear his explanation. Xie Hui hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth: "Chief Prosecutor, and Deputy Chief Prosecutor, I learned about this from my girlfriend. My girlfriend's family was forced by the housing bureau staff to exchange their large apartment for a smaller one because of their bad family background. I suspect there's some kind of bribery involved, since the housing bureau wouldn't do something like this for no reason."

"Xie Hui, have you really figured this out? Why didn't he report it to the police himself? Also, did he sign any consent forms? And what exactly is your partner's family background?" the chief prosecutor asked, frowning.

"Chief Prosecutor, they did sign, but not willingly. Their family is classified as capitalists, you know. With their family background, people don't need to openly coerce them; just a hint is enough for them to obediently comply," Xie Hui said hesitantly.

"Xiao Xie, I don't think investigating this matter is the most important thing right now. The most important thing is for you. For the sake of your future, I think you should break up with your partner as soon as possible. After all, both the chief prosecutor and I have high expectations for you as a young man. Don't let your partner hold you back," the deputy chief prosecutor who had spoken earlier continued to advise.

The chief prosecutor beside him nodded in agreement. Xie Hui frowned, "Although my partner's family background isn't good, they've always actively accepted reform. They donated their old shops and extra properties, and now only their small courtyard remains. Besides, our Party's policy towards them has never been a one-size-fits-all approach, but rather an active effort to save and reform them, to make them stand with us. I believe they can also stand in the sunlight, under our red flag. Isn't the Party's principle that everyone is equal? ​​I know you care about me, but my partner and I have a very good relationship, and I won't break up with her because of my future prospects. If I break up with her because of my future prospects, do you think I'm still qualified to be a prosecutor, qualified to work in our procuratorate?"

Seeing Xie Hui's unyielding expression, the chief prosecutor gave up on trying to persuade him further. He turned to the deputy chief prosecutor who had spoken earlier and said, "Old Huang, go and have the internal investigation department investigate. See what's going on, see if it's like what Xiao Xie said, and whether there are any violations of discipline or laws involved."

"Since this involves your boyfriend, it's not convenient for you to investigate personally. Just wait for news at home."

"Yes, Chief Prosecutor." After Deputy Chief Prosecutor Huang agreed, everyone left, and he returned to his office. A short while later, a young man walked into his office.

"Chief Prosecutor, you called me?" The young man casually addressed him as Chief Prosecutor, clearly used to it, and approached with a grin. "What can I do for you?"

"Xiao Han, there's a situation. Have your self-investigation department investigate it. It involves Deputy Director Xie from the General Supervision Department. It's about his girlfriend's family. Go and see what's going on." With that, Deputy Chief Prosecutor Huang tossed over a document.

Xiao Han quickly grabbed it from the table, looking at it as he asked, "Oh, our Deputy Director Xie has a capitalist girlfriend? I never knew that."

"Hmph, I advised him to break up with his partner, but he didn't appreciate it. He's really biting the hand that feeds him." Deputy Chief Prosecutor Huang snorted, looking displeased.

"Chief Prosecutor, I think he's just arrogant and has connections. He acts all high and mighty. I invited him to dinner the other day, but he wouldn't go." Xiao Han chimed in with his complaints, then continued, "Chief Prosecutor, who exactly is this guy surnamed Xie? He was suddenly parachuted into the General Supervision Department as deputy director. Their director doesn't do anything and we don't know when he'll retire. This is practically like him directly taking over the director's position."

"I've inquired about it, but I don't know the specifics. I only know that his family is in the military and he knows a certain municipal party committee leader. Otherwise, would the chief prosecutor have been so lenient with him? Our chief prosecutor really has no backbone at all. He's been through thick and thin, but he's really spineless," Deputy Chief Prosecutor Huang said with a face full of dissatisfaction.

"Then, Chief Prosecutor, what should I do?" Xiao Han asked, holding the documents.

"What do you mean, 'how to do it'? Handle it like a business! Although I look down on him, we don't need to offend him, do we?" Deputy Chief Prosecutor Huang said in a deep voice, though he was deeply wary of Xie Hui. Xie Hui had been parachuted in and immediately gained significant power. He was young and had a bright future, and the Chief Prosecutor protected him at every turn. Huang was both angry and helpless, and he deeply resented this kind of nepotism. He cursed inwardly, thinking that this country would be ruined by these people sooner or later.