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

"I understand. Take your men and arrest that international student first. As for Vice Principal Han Dawang, he has the待遇 of a department-level official. I'll consult with Secretary Chen first!"

After receiving the order, Cheng Du led six or seven police officers to arrest the international student.

Qi Tongwei dialed Chen Luo's number in front of a group of students who were watching the drama unfold.

"Secretary Chen!"

Chen Luo, who was at home, naturally didn't sleep.

Standing in the study, Chen Luo listened as Qi Tongwei recounted the entire story.

"Director Qi, I understand about this matter. You should arrest that lawless international student first."

As for the school's vice president, you should first organize the evidence. After all, Han University is a university directly under the Ministry of Education. I will report his violations of discipline and law directly to the Ministry of Education!

It's already past 10 o'clock. We need to calm the students down. I think what happened to Qiu may not be an isolated case. Let the students of Han University not be afraid. If there are any problems, feel free to report them!

We at Handong will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly!

We will never let any bad guy get away with it!

The Public Security Bureau must also adhere to the principle of enforcing the law, investigating and punishing all violations, and strictly enforcing the law to completely stop this unhealthy trend in universities!

"Understood, Secretary Chen!"

Qi Tongwei and Chen Luo's phone call was on speakerphone. Although Chen Luo's voice wasn't very loud, his pronunciation was clear, and the students present could hear it perfectly!

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei organized the police officers present to maintain order. At this time, several more cars rushed over. If there were no surprises, they should be the leadership of Handong University, after all, tonight's incident had caused quite a stir!

The car door opened, and first came Meng Changqing, the current president of Handong University, followed by Wang Aiping, the vice president of Handong University.

As soon as she got off the bus, Wang Aiping glared at the group of students who were watching the drama unfold and then scolded them, "What are you all doing here! Go back to your dorms and stay put!"

That arrogant attitude clearly showed that they didn't truly regard these students as the pillars of the nation's future...

After scolding the students who were just watching, Wang Aiping finally looked at Qiu Muran, who was standing next to the police officer.

"Hmph! Qiu Muran, I remember warning you not to make a scene, and look at what you're doing now! Do you even want to graduate smoothly?!"

Qiu Muran didn't speak, just stared intently at Wang Aiping, tears welling up in her eyes.

"What a majestic sight this comrade has!"

When Qi Tongwei instructed the police officers to maintain order, he naturally heard Wang Aiping's shouting.

Walking up to Qiu Muran, Qi Tongwei looked at the girl who was already crying and felt like he was seeing himself being suppressed by Liang Qunfeng back then. Even without Chen Luo's instructions, Qi Tongwei was determined to get justice for the girl!

"Who are you? Who gives you the right to speak here?"

Wang Aiping glanced around casually and saw Qi Tongwei's cold face and piercing eyes staring intently at her.

In an instant, Wang Aiping felt immense pressure, and beads of sweat began to appear on her forehead.

"Director Qi of the Provincial Department?"

With a hint of uncertainty in her tone, Wang Aiping lowered her voice.

"It's me, Vice Principal Wang. Is this how you treat education?"

"Just because I didn't come today, does that give you the right to twist the truth, to act with impunity, and to be lawless?!"

"Director Qi, don't label people randomly."

Just as Wang Aiping was speechless, Principal Meng Changqing continued, "Principal Wang is just worried about the students. It's so late at night, and they're making such a commotion. It's hard for us not to be anxious!"

Also, Director Qi, as the head of the Public Security Bureau, I wonder what major case could have made you come to Handong University so late at night?

If we had just spoken up, our school would definitely have cooperated. Unlike now, with no prior notice, it's caused chaos and disorder!

This Principal Meng kept telling Qi Tongwei not to label people indiscriminately, but he himself has already put several black hats on Qi Tongwei with just a few words. Sure enough, those who can become university presidents are not simple people!

Chapter 28: Beijing's Strong Support, Exchange of Interests

"Principal Meng, are you trying to interfere with our Provincial Public Security Bureau's lawful handling of cases and arrest of criminals?"

Qi Tongwei had no intention of getting into a complicated argument with the principal, and directly shut down any other excuses Meng Changqing had prepared with a single sentence.

It sounds very domineering, but Qi Tongwei has been domineering for a long time. Although the president of Han University in front of him is of a higher rank than Qi Tongwei, he does not have real power!

Just then, Cheng Du returned.

Under the restraint of several police officers, a dark-skinned international student wearing only a short-sleeved shirt and shorts was firmly chained up. His face had several bruises, and his hair was disheveled, clearly indicating he had resisted arrest.

"***!"

He kept shouting.

Upon seeing this scene, Meng Changqing's anger, which had already subsided, surged up again.

"Qi Tongwei! You are also a graduate of Han University, and your wife, Professor Liang Lu, also teaches at Han University!"

Do you realize that your actions could have a huge impact on the country's diplomacy?

"Meng Changqing!"

I only dare to do this because I know I graduated from Hanzhong University of Science and Technology and I know what Hanzhong University of Science and Technology used to be like!

"Let me tell you, if you dare obstruct our police investigation again, I'll take you away with me!"

Upon hearing Liang Lu mention him, Qi Tongwei's emotions instantly became unstable, and his icy gaze fixed on Meng Changqing.

For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Until the phone in Qi Tongwei's hand rang.

"Hello, Secretary Chen!"

Upon seeing that it was Chen Luo calling, Qi Tongwei's initial anger was temporarily suppressed.

"Yes, Director Qi, I have just reported this to the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education's opinion is that since the person violated discipline and laws in Handong, and is not at the sub-provincial level, Handong will conduct the investigation and handle the matter in accordance with laws and regulations."

I've already notified Comrade Lü Liang of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Procuratorate. Arrest that vice-principal now, and Comrade Lü Liang, go to the Guangming Branch Bureau immediately to pick him up!

Chen Luo's voice remained calm and composed, dispelling Qi Tongwei's last trace of anger and replacing it with the composed demeanor of Director Qi.

"Secretary Chen, I understand."

"By the way, Secretary Chen, it seems that President Meng Changqing of our Handong University is not very willing to cooperate with our provincial department's work and is resorting to diplomatic influence to protest. What do you think?"

Qi Tongwei's direct complaint surprised Chen Luo.

Clearly, Chen Luo hadn't expected the principal to be so audacious, or rather, so arrogant.

Before Chen Luo could give any instructions, the sound of another telephone on the table in Chen Luo's study in the No. 8 compound of the Provincial Party Committee was transmitted directly to Qi Tongwei's ears through the phone in Chen Luo's hand.

"Comrade Qi Tongwei, this is Hao Yi!"

Ignore Principal Meng Changqing's obstruction and take that illegal international student and the vice principal away directly!

I will take responsibility for any subsequent consequences!

Qi Tongwei was somewhat bewildered.

Chen Luo then began to explain.

"Ahem, Director Qi, the one who just spoke was Minister Hao Yi from the Ministry of Education. Just follow his instructions."

"Understood, Secretary Chen!"

Beep beep... Beep beep...

After hanging up Qi Tongwei's call, Chen Luo picked up the phone on the table and said with a smile, "Minister Hao, please excuse my rudeness."

"That's not quite right. Meng Changqing is really audacious. The organization appointed him as the president of Handong University because they trust his abilities. If it weren't for Chen Luo calling me, I wouldn't have known that some people at Handong University had become so lawless."

You did the right thing.

I've been troubled for a long time by the issue of differential treatment among some universities in China.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Trade are turning a blind eye and letting them do as they please, as long as it's not too excessive.

But this doesn't mean these international students can break the law and get away with it!

"Minister Hao's words are profound; no one is allowed to overstep the bounds of the law!" Chen Luo said this with a very firm tone.

"Sigh! Chen Luo, if all the presidents and secretaries of universities in China had your understanding, our Ministry of Education's work would be much easier."

Is there any possibility...?

"Where are some of our domestic universities taking the lead in curbing this unhealthy trend?"

Suddenly, Minister Hao Yi uttered such a sentence, and Chen Luo's eyes flashed for a moment.

"I have one more year before I retire due to the change of leadership."

Recently, the organization asked me to recommend candidates for the next ministerial position. I currently have three suitable candidates.

One is Principal Xiao of your school, another is Secretary Ma of the Party Committee of Tsinghua University, and the third is the deputy minister in charge of our department's daily operations, but he's getting old, so his chances are probably very slim.

If Chen Luo couldn't understand these words, then he would have truly wasted decades of his life.

"Ahem, Minister Hao, I think that's a possibility!"

"Hmm, I hope so... It's getting late, so let's stop here for now. I'm getting old and useless, unlike you who are still very young."

"Alright, then I won't disturb Minister Hao's rest any longer."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo smiled helplessly. He had gotten Minister Hao's phone number from his old classmate, Minister Liu from the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

But now it seems... Chen Luo may have to deal with more than just the international students at Handong University who commit crimes.

While Chen Luo was on the phone with Minister Hao Yi, Qi Tongwei had already brought the black-skinned international student and Vice Principal Han Dawang to the Guangming Branch Bureau.

Upon arriving in Lüliang, he and staff from the Anti-Corruption Bureau took Vice Principal Wang and some evidence against him away.

After an overnight interrogation, several staff members of the Han University Police Office confessed to their illegal and disciplinary violations, and Vice President Wang was thoroughly investigated by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Meanwhile, after a night of fermentation, witnessed and forwarded by thousands of students at Handong University, the incident soared from the local list to fourth place on the national list of trending topics on Weibo in just one night!

With pictures, videos, and the truth, public opinion surged towards Handong University like a tsunami.

Early the next morning.

Chen Luo had just arrived at the Political and Legal Affairs Commission office and sat down when he received a call from Qi Tongwei.

"Hello, Director Qi."