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

Huang Ming's attitude is one of composure. He is aware of his wife's past with Qi Tongwei, but he believes that his marriage with Chen Yang, which has lasted for more than 20 years, will not be affected by past experiences. Therefore, he can face it calmly and talk about it freely.

The topics they discussed became increasingly in-depth.

They talked about everything from the past to the present, and then about Chen Hai. Throughout the conversation, Chen Luo only occasionally chimed in.

After all, there are some things he cannot easily express his opinion on, and Huang Ming and Qi Tongwei cannot be ignorant of the rules and ask questions casually.

Finally, Huang Ming and his wife, along with Qi Tongwei, all expressed their gratitude to Chen Luo.

When leaving, Qi Tongwei simply waved to Chen Yang before leading Gao Xiaoqin and Qi Lin into the car.

On the bus, Chen Luo and his family of four were unaffected.

"Honey, did Chen Yang and Qi Tongwei really date before? They seemed quite calm about it."

Chen Luo rolled his eyes.

"We haven't seen each other for over twenty years. I have some feelings in my heart, but who would dare to say them out loud?"

I think Huang Ming is very frank, but thinking about it, it makes sense. They've been married for over twenty years, sharing a bed and trusting each other deeply. A first love couldn't possibly sway them.

"You really think so?"

"Of course, besides, it has nothing to do with us. We just need to live our own lives."

"I'm afraid not. Sister Ye called me a couple of days ago and said she wanted to come to Handong to see you."

For a moment, Chen Luo fell silent.

"not see!"

"Really not going?"

“It’s not appropriate. Their family situation is rather special. They won’t say anything to their superiors in private, but it would be taboo for them to come to Handong to see me. Tell her not to come.”

"alright."

Meanwhile, Qi Tongwei and his family of three were in the car.

"I say, Director Qi, are you still feeling melancholy?"

"I'm not even jealous, why are you feeling down?"

"Huh? That's not true. Chen Yang is not the same Chen Yang he used to be. We've both let it go."

"I do not believe!"

"But the truth is that Qi Tongwei from twenty years ago liked Chen Yang from twenty years ago. Neither Chen Yang nor I are the same as we were back then. Instead of thinking about these things, we should think about when we're going to have a daughter. You've seen Secretary Chen's daughter, haven't you? Tsk, she's so adorable!"

"What am I considering? You're the one who planted the seed, I didn't stop you..."

The chance encounter at dinner was just an accident, which only shows that Jingzhou is still too small.

The next morning, Chen Luo got up early and left home promptly at 8:30 a.m.

At nine o'clock, Chen Luo had already arrived at the entrance of the Provincial Public Security Bureau.

The car slowly came to a stop, and Yun Haifeng, who had been waiting for a long time, jogged forward and opened the car door for Chen Luo.

"Secretary Chen, you've arrived!"

Chen Luo smiled and nodded, then shook hands with Yun Haifeng.

"Comrade Haifeng, how has the work at the provincial department been progressing lately?"

"Reporting to Secretary Chen! Everything is proceeding normally in the provincial department!"

Chapter 251 Inspecting the Provincial Department, Chen Luo Extends an Olive Branch

While listening to Yun Haifeng's report, the two walked towards the other provincial officials who were standing straight to greet them.

"Secretary Chen!"

Zhao Donglai saluted Chen Luo, and Chen Luo smiled and patted Zhao Donglai on the shoulder.

"Comrade Donglai, how have you been adapting to working in the provincial department lately? I've heard that you've been working overtime until 8 p.m. every day. You need to do your work, but you also need to take care of your health and get some rest. Do you understand the importance of balancing work and rest?"

Zhao Donglai was very happy, after all, it meant that Secretary Chen had not ignored his efforts and contributions.

"Please rest assured, Secretary Chen, I will definitely balance work and rest, and I will never let my health affect my work!"

Soon it was time for the routine inspection procedures. Finally, at 11:30 a.m., Chen Luo, along with Yun Haifeng, Zhao Donglai, two deputy directors, and members of the provincial department's party committee, came to the small conference room for a meeting.

The meeting emphasized that law enforcement in Handong must be implemented effectively and that supervision at the grassroots level must be in place.

In general, it's about outlining the work guidelines.

The real talks took place after the meeting when Chen Luo went to Yun Haifeng's office for a private chat.

Chen Luo sat in the hall chair of Yun Haifeng, while Yun Haifeng stood in front of Chen Luo, busy making tea for him.

"Secretary Chen, please have a cup of tea first!"

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Comrade Haifeng."

After brewing the tea, Yun Haifeng slowly sat down.

"Secretary Chen, thank you for helping me out last time. Governor Jianjun is indeed quite domineering and likes to put us ordinary cadres in a difficult position!"

"Comrade Haifeng, you are the director of the department. After all, the provincial department is under the dual jurisdiction of the provincial government and the Ministry of Public Security. It is normal for Governor Jianjun to have requirements for your provincial department."

"When you reach the vice-provincial level and are in charge of public security throughout the province, I think Governor Jianjun will consult with you instead of issuing direct orders."

This is quite blunt. It tells Yun Haifeng that he is just a pawn now. If others want him to cross the river, he has no way to do anything about it. Unless he reaches the deputy provincial level, he will be a larger pawn, and it will be basically impossible for him to make decisions according to his own ideas.

"Sigh! Secretary Chen, but it's not easy for me to get promoted to the vice-provincial level! Governor Jianjun probably doesn't have a good impression of me. Even if my old leaders want to promote me, if Governor Jianjun says I'm not suitable, I'm afraid..."

Yun Haifeng was also very straightforward, stating his predicament and looking at Chen Luo. He had no hope and just wanted to hear Chen Luo's analysis and advice.

"Comrade Haifeng, I'll say it again: as long as you manage the province's public security well and implement the law enforcement guidelines issued by our Political and Legal Affairs Commission, you'll be promoted to vice-provincial level without a doubt. That's my promise to you!"

Thump thump...

At this moment, Yun Haifeng felt like a thoroughbred horse had met its discerning owner, and he looked at Chen Luo with some caution.

"Secretary Chen, are you sure there's no problem?"

Yun Haifeng didn't distrust Chen Luo; rather, he knew all too well that as long as Governor Jianjun objected, no one could force him to be promoted to vice-provincial level and enter the provincial government leadership team—that was a major taboo!

Anyone who dares to act recklessly like this is treating Handong as their own personal fiefdom, and even Sha Ruijin wouldn't dare!

"Comrade Haifeng, you can trust my words. I think Governor Jianjun will agree to your promotion to vice-provincial level."

At this moment, Yun Haifeng once again heard the confidence in Chen Luo's firm tone, and he immediately stood up and saluted Chen Luo.

"Secretary Chen, rest assured, I will definitely do my job well, uphold my bottom line, and resolutely abide by the legal principles issued by the Political and Legal Affairs Commission!"

"Yes, do a good job, the organization will not treat you unfairly."

Chen Luo stood up and patted Yun Haifeng on the shoulder. Yun Haifeng's face was flushed with joy.

It was already afternoon when I left the provincial government building.

He usually doesn't work on weekends and spends time with his family. Early Monday morning, Chen Luo returned to Luzhou.

Chen Luo is gone, but Jingzhou cannot remain stable.

After Chen Hai was released by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, the punishment decision was also issued: Chen Hai was removed from the post of District Mayor of Guangming District and transferred to the position of Deputy Director of the Department of Justice. At the same time, he was given a demerit within the Party.

Chen Hai was relieved, but Yi Xuexi was miserable. Before the new district head took office after Chen Hai's departure, Yi Xuexi had to take on all the affairs of Guangming District, doubling his workload. However, there were advantages. He no longer had to see Chen Hai's sour face. Now, Yi Xuexi was the one who made the decisions in Guangming District.

On Monday morning, Yi Xuexi left home as usual to go to work at the district committee and government, but when he got to the district committee gate, he realized something was wrong.

The woman carrying the lunchbox in front of me looks more and more like my ex-wife, Mao Ya.

As I got closer, sure enough, it was Mao Ya!

At the same time, Mao Ya also saw Yi Xuexi.

In an instant, Mao Ya burst into tears, then ran to Yi Xuexi with her lunchbox in hand, hugged his leg tightly, and cried, "Old Yi, I was deceived by Chen Hai! This Chen Hai actually abandoned me... Old Yi..."

Yi Xuexi was extremely displeased. Now he knew he regretted it? He still couldn't forget the scene at the Civil Affairs Bureau where Chen Hai and Mao Ya had humiliated him.

"Madam! Please let go!"

"No! Lao Yi, I was wrong, please forgive me, let's remarry, okay?"

Yi Xuexi rolled his eyes.

“Ms. Mao Ya, we are already divorced, and you are pregnant with Chen Hai’s child. Listen to what you’re saying. Don’t you have any shame?”

"Old Yi, you've misunderstood. The child isn't Chen Hai's; it's yours!"

Yi Xuexi was so angry he laughed. His?

How could he not know?

A quick calculation shows it's simply impossible.

"Stop talking nonsense and leave!"

"If you don't leave, I'll have the police take you away. Have some self-respect!"

Upon hearing this, Mao Ya stopped crying, suddenly fell silent, and then slowly stood up, looking at Yi Xuexi with a deep gaze.

"Easy Learning, are you really unwilling to accept me back?"

"You are a criminal now! If it weren't for your pregnancy, Chen Hai and Wang Dalu would definitely sue you!"

"Ha, you're all heartless. But Yi Xuexi, others may not know, but you don't know either. You should know how our family income came about before we got divorced, right? All the tea I sold was under your name, wasn't it?"

Now you want to ignore me? Let me tell you, if you let me step out of the district committee office, I'll take the materials to the provincial discipline inspection commission this afternoon to report you!

Don't tell me you didn't know. After all, you've enjoyed a lot over the years. You know your salary situation. It's basically impossible for you to buy a house, a car, raise a son, and have decent meals every day.

Have you thought this through?

Mao Ya's tone was chilling, directly hitting Yi Xuexi's weak point: he hadn't embezzled, but his tacit approval of his wife selling tea was questionable.

Chapter 252 Is Zhong Xiaoai also pregnant?

At that moment, Yi Xuexi felt an urge to strangle Mao Ya.

But when he looked at the briefcase in his hand and the district government building in front of him, he sighed heavily with a worried expression.