In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

Mr. Zhong fainted from anger after receiving the phone call and learning about the incident. Mr. Zhong was so upset by his old comrades' teasing that he ended up in the hospital.

In Handong, Zhong Xiaoai's experience was not as simple as being angered. The evidence was basically conclusive. As soon as Zhong Xiaoai arrived at the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, she was taken to a small private room for investigation. Chen Hai from Guangming District was also taken away by the staff of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Chapter 204 Bloodlust Leads to Complete Loss of Control

This is no longer just Zhong Xiaoai's problem, but a problem of the overall image of cadres in Handong.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Public Security Department received a joint investigation invitation from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. The Municipal Public Security Bureau dispatched hundreds of police officers to storm into the Shanshui Manor, bringing Zhao Ruilong and another man from the video to the Provincial Department, where they were handed over to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

It was a blitzkrieg; Zhao Ruilong was caught before he could even escape.

At 11:30 a.m., Chen Luo arrived in Jingzhou.

The game has reached a critical juncture, and he has to step in and stir things up.

After arresting Zhao Ruilong and others, staff from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection conducted inquiries and investigations.

Even Tian Guofu himself interrogated them.

In the interrogation room, Zhao Ruilong was extremely agitated. He had just woken up that morning and the next second the police broke down the door and arrested him.

Looking at Tian Guofu in front of him, Zhao Ruilong was furious.

"Secretary Tian, ​​what right do your provincial discipline inspection commission and the police have to arrest me? I'm just a law-abiding citizen; I haven't violated any rules or laws, have I?"

Tian Guofu's gaze was unusually calm.

"Zhao Ruilong, there must be a reason why we arrested you."

Take a look at this.

Soon, Tian Guofu placed the video directly in front of Zhao Ruilong and played it. Looking at the absurd scene between himself and Zhong Xiaoai, Zhao Ruilong's heart sank. How could these videos have been leaked? This is impossible!

But the facts were right in front of him, and Zhao Ruilong's heart started pounding wildly.

“Zhao Ruilong, Comrade Zhong Xiaoai has just identified you and the other person in the video as the ones who threatened her. This constitutes coercion. Do you understand?”

Zhao Ruilong was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

"Secretary Tian, ​​on what basis do you say it was coercion?"

I didn't do anything coercive in the video, did I? It was clearly Zhong Xiaoai who shamelessly seduced me. What does this have to do with me? I disagree, and I want to appeal!

Tian Guofu nodded.

“Zhao Ruilong, I only said there was suspicion. Judging from the video footage, there was indeed no coercion. However, Comrade Zhong Xiaoai insists that she was threatened and coerced by you. If you don't have evidence to clear your name, I'm afraid…”

In an instant, Zhao Ruilong's anger towards Zhong Xiaoai reached its peak. He understood that Zhong Xiaoai was trying to save face by using him and another subordinate.

If it was coercion, then Zhong Xiaoai is the victim, and organizations usually offer comfort to victims without pursuing the matter further.

But if it wasn't coercion, Zhong Xiaoai's future would be ruined, and what about Zhao Ruilong?

Coercion leads to imprisonment. Zhao Ruilong can only be released if both parties agree. Essentially, their interests are in conflict, and neither side is willing to back down.

"I'm innocent, Secretary Tian! It's Zhong Xiaoai's shamelessness that's her problem, it has nothing to do with me. Look at the video, she didn't resist at all, she even took the initiative..."

"Cough cough cough..."

Tian Guofu was somewhat taken aback; were these details something he could hear?

After finishing his interrogation of Zhao Ruilong, Tian Guofu went to the interrogation room where Zhong Xiaoai was being interrogated.

"Comrade Xiao Ai, Zhao Ruilong has denied everything you said. He says you seduced him and doesn't admit to coercing you. Comrade Xiao Ai, do you have any other evidence to provide?"

In an instant, Zhong Xiaoai's face turned ashen. Zhao Ruilong actually denied it? Evidence? Where did she get any evidence?

Even so, Zhong Xiaoai could only insist that she was forced by Zhao Ruilong. Only in this way could she wash away the infamy and save face for the Zhong family.

Faced with conflicting accounts from both sides, Tian Guofu felt helpless. Since the Standing Committee meeting was scheduled for the afternoon, he figured it was better to report the situation to the meeting than to make things difficult for himself.

2:40 PM.

An enlarged meeting of the Provincial Party Committee was held.

When Chen Luo arrived, there were already more than a dozen people in the conference room. In addition to the Standing Committee members, there were also some comrades from the CPPCC, the NPC, and the Provincial Public Security Department who were present.

He sat down in a chair, with Tian Guofu and Li Dakang beside him.

"Secretary Chen, that's a fascinating story!"

Chen Luo became interested as soon as he heard that.

"Wonderful?"

"Yes, this is quite a show, it's going to be interesting."

Li Dakang picked up the conversation.

"Secretary Guofu, you'll be speaking later, right?"

"Of course, this is a rather complicated issue, so it's best to bring it up for everyone to discuss."

The three chatted amongst themselves, completely disregarding the comrades from other units who had arrived. Of course, apart from other standing committee members who moved closer to watch the drama unfold, others, such as Yun Haifeng, sat calmly in the back row, upright and motionless.

After discussing for two or three minutes, Sha Ruijin and Governor Liu pushed open the meeting room door and walked in together.

After sitting down, Sha Ruijin looked at everyone calmly.

"Comrades, the original plan for this meeting was to discuss other topics, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we convened an expanded meeting and called together comrades from the CPPCC, the NPC, and the Provincial Public Security Department."

"Comrade Guofu, you are the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Please explain the situation to everyone first."

Tian Guofu nodded and then moved closer to the microphone.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, Secretary Yu Liang, comrades, this morning our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection received a report that Zhong Xiaoai, the deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, is suspected of having illicit sexual relations. As a result, our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, in conjunction with the Public Security Bureau, arrested all the people in the video. Among them are Zhao Ruilong, a shareholder of Shanshui Group, a staff member, and of course, Zhong Xiaoai from our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

I personally conducted the interrogation. The video content is real, but the two sides' accounts are completely different.

Zhong Xiaoai said she was coerced by Zhao Ruilong, while Zhao Ruilong said Zhong Xiaoai did it voluntarily.

Currently, we only have video footage; specific details and evidence are impossible to obtain. This matter needs further discussion on how to handle it.

As soon as Tian Guofu finished speaking, Chen Luo took over the conversation.

“Secretary Guofu, this matter is of utmost importance. There is already public opinion in society that the people of Handong have a very poor view of us cadres. If we do not deal with this seriously, it will damage the overall image of the cadres of Handong!”

“Seriously dealing with this matter is necessary! But whether or not it was coercion is equally crucial.”

After Sha Ruijin said this, everyone fell silent.

Indeed, if there's sufficient evidence and no wrangling, the judgment should be made as it should be, and then there's no need for this kind of discussion.

"Director Yun, does your provincial department have any investigation results?"

Chen Luo looked at Yun Haifeng, who immediately stood up and then organized his thoughts.

“Secretary Chen, it is difficult to find more convincing evidence at the moment. We cannot determine whether it was coercion or voluntary based solely on the video.”

"Understood, please have a seat, Director Yun."

"Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, let me say my opinion."

"Comrade Chen Luo, you said ×3."

"Regardless of whether the final outcome was coercion or voluntariness, this matter has already attracted widespread attention from society."

Our provincial party committee cannot keep this information hidden.

I propose that the progress of this matter be updated in real time on the official websites of the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Public Security Bureau, so as to accept public supervision!

Upon hearing this, everyone understood that Chen Luo was using the guise of accepting public supervision to completely expose the Zhong and Zhao families. Whether it was voluntary or coerced, the different outcomes would mean different fates for the two families. This was a dead end!

Chapter 205: Putting it on the table, each displaying their unique abilities.

As soon as Chen Luo finished speaking, everyone's gazes became subtle; wasn't this just adding fuel to the fire?

Of course, Chen Luo is the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, so from the perspective of acting in accordance with laws and regulations, this proposal is perfectly reasonable.

Sha Ruijin tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his face devoid of any smile. He was pondering Chen Luo's purpose in doing this, while also considering whether or not he should agree to the proposal.

However, before Sha Ruijin could make a decision, Governor Liu, who was standing to the side, spoke up with a smile.

"Comrade Chen Luo's suggestion is excellent!"

Zhong Xiaoai is, after all, the deputy secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Her identity and position are very special and sensitive. Rather than letting the people gossip about her in private, it would be better for our provincial party committee to take the initiative.

Bring this matter to the public so that people can supervise it and power can operate in the sunlight.

Secretary Sha, Secretary Yuliang, what do you say?

Governor Liu smiled broadly. Gao Yuliang adjusted his glasses but did not immediately express his opinion. Instead, he looked at Sha Ruijin and asked, "Secretary Sha, what is your opinion?"

Gao Yuliang's actions stunned those who were unaware of the situation. When did you, Gao Yuliang, get involved with Sha Ruijin?

The most surprised were Li Dakang and Wu Chunlin.

Li Dakang's mouth dropped open, his gaze shifting between Gao Yuliang and Sha Ruijin, overwhelmed by the sheer number of factors at the moment.

No one knew whether to gossip about Zhong Xiaoai or to investigate the untold story between Gao Yuliang and Sha Ruijin.

When the protagonist of the story, Sha Ruijin, heard Gao Yuliang's question, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

Now that they have control of Handong, why would they care about the fate of the Zhong family?

He decisively looked up and glanced at everyone, then made a definitive statement: "Governor Liu is right."

Our provincial party committee should take Comrade Chen Luo's proposal seriously, after all, Zhong Xiaoai is a cadre at the level of a department director.

Public opinion is very strong, and the provincial party committee cannot pretend not to hear or see it; it must actively respond to public opinion.

Thus, the investigation into Zhong Xiaoai was jointly conducted by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Provincial Public Security Department, and the progress of the investigation was jointly published on their respective official websites.

Comrade Yanhua, your publicity department should also keep up with the reporting.

Let the people of Handong see the importance and determination of our Handong Provincial Party Committee. Just as Governor Liu said, power must operate in the sunlight!

The meeting ended there, and Chen Luo also completed the final planning and wrapping up.

As Chen Luo walked out of the conference room, Li Dakang quickly caught up with him and then asked in a low voice, "Secretary Chen, what's wrong with our Secretary Yu Liang lately?"

They usually have their own opinions, so it's strange that they're suddenly asking Secretary Sha for his opinion!

Chen Luo knew immediately that Li Dakang wanted to find out information, but Chen Luo didn't want to reveal it too early.