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

Wu Chunlin stared at Chen Luo and said.

"What character? Minister Chunlin, could you tell me?"

Chen Luo was genuinely asking the question seriously.

"Bad guy!"

After Wu Chunlin finished speaking, it was as if a powder keg had been lit, and everyone nodded in agreement.

The one with the deepest resentment is Gao Yuliang. It's not easy for a 61-year-old man like him. He couldn't sleep last night after watching the video.

"Comrade Chen Luo, regarding that video of Li Shangli, was it intentional or accidental?"

Gao Yuliang put Chen Luo through a soul-searching question. Among everyone present, only Yang Yanhua and Lu Zheng'an were completely bewildered, having no idea what these riddle-solving people were talking about.

"Um, you guys all saw it?"

At this moment, Chen Luo also realized something was wrong. How did Gao Yuliang also know about the video?

Seeing that everyone except Lu Zheng'an and Yang Yanhua nodded, indicating that Chen Luo still had any questions, he realized that...

"Ahem, well, everyone, let me explain. I don't actually know the specific content of that video. Comrade Changming just described it to me. I felt that Secretary Guofu and Secretary Dakang needed to know about Li Shangli's problem, so I asked Comrade Changming to send it to them."

I don't know about the rest.

What! You haven't seen it?!

The first one to lose his temper was Tian Guofu, who was next to Chen Luo. It turned out they were all innocent victims...

Now everyone looked at Chen Luo with even more resentment.

"No, what are you talking about? What video? What video is so interesting that it's making you all look like that?"

Chen Luo, who was initially feeling awkward, breathed a sigh of relief when Lu Zheng'an spoke, as the topic had been changed.

The others, as if seeing a little lamb that had strayed into the wolf's den, instantly changed their expressions and smiled as they looked at Lu Zheng'an.

"Commander Lu, it's nothing. That video might not be suitable for you, after all..."

Tian Guofu took the lead in speaking cryptically, and the others quickly followed suit.

"Yes, Commander Lu, we're afraid you won't be able to accept it. Although you're a soldier, you shouldn't have to go through this."

"Alright, alright, Commander Lu has been through thick and thin, a true hero, a tough guy, how could he not accept this? But then again, it's true that most people couldn't handle it. Commander Lu, please don't ask anymore, we're all doing this for your own good!"

Lu Zheng'an was extremely frustrated when he heard this. What did he mean by "he can't accept it"?

"I appreciate everyone's kindness, but the more you say that, the more I want to see what kind of video makes you think I, Lu Zheng'an, am no good!"

Upon hearing this, everyone smiled.

"Alright, alright, then let Secretary Tian send you a copy after the meeting, so that Commander Lu won't say we're forming cliques and not sharing with you."

Throughout the entire process, Yang Yanhua remained silent. She had a keen eye for men's smiles, and that kind of smile clearly indicated something was up. Considering that she hadn't received it while everyone else had, she knew without guessing that it was some kind of explosive video.

Just as everyone finished their discussion, the door was pushed open, and Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun walked into the conference room one after the other.

After sitting down, they looked Chen Luo up and down with similar gazes. However, since Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun were of different statuses, they could only pretend they hadn't eaten excrement.

"Ahem, comrades, our meeting today will mainly focus on the instructions from above."

Everyone tacitly avoided discussing Lee Sang-ri's affairs. He did indeed have moral failings, but it was pointless to bring it up in public, especially since Lee Sang-ri was divorced and therefore couldn't be selected.

"The reply above was very simple: it allowed us in Handong to crack down on domestic fraud gangs and issue arrest warrants for foreign fraudsters. Furthermore, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would take the lead, with the participation of various provinces, to jointly combat domestic and foreign telecommunications fraud!"

Chapter 306 Showcasing Connections, Sha Ruijin Enjoying Honey

Everyone knows the truth about the above response; it's unreliable until real action is taken, as it's all too common for things to make a lot of noise but amount to little.

"Secretary Sha, what's the time?"

Is it going to start soon, or in a few months, or...?

This question wasn't asked by Chen Luo, but by Gao Yuliang.

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin shook his head. "I'm not entirely sure about that either. The document does mention a joint effort to combat telecom fraud, but when exactly to negotiate with the Southeast Asian countries is up to the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to decide."

What we in Handong can do now is to resolutely crack down on telecom fraud and pyramid schemes within the province.

"Comrade Chen Luo, as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, if the resources of the public security, procuratorate, courts, and judicial departments are insufficient, Comrade Chen Luo, you should apply to the Provincial Party Committee at any time!"

Everyone was chatting, just going through the motions, but just as they were talking, Chen Luo's phone, which was on the table, suddenly lit up.

The phone was on silent, since there was a meeting, but when Chen Luo saw that it was a call from Old Xu after the screen turned on, he couldn't hang up and could only let the screen flicker.

At that moment, Zhou Jianjun inadvertently witnessed this scene.

"Comrade Chen Luo, although we are having a Standing Committee meeting, it's still okay to answer a phone call if there's any urgent work to be done."

This drew everyone's attention to Chen Luo. Sha Ruijin also teased, "Comrade Chen Luo, you can't pretend you didn't see the call even if it's from home. Work and life don't conflict."

Only Tian Guofu, who was standing nearby, saw the words "Old Xu" on Chen Luo's phone screen and felt a pang of sadness in his eyes.

Looking around, Chen Luo saw that everyone was looking at him with teasing eyes. He didn't want to accept the invitation, but now...

"Secretary Sha, Governor Jianjun, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, thank you for your understanding. I'll take this call from Secretary Xu now."

After speaking, Chen Luo stood up, picked up his phone, and without leaving the meeting room, answered the call and put it on speakerphone.

"Good afternoon, Secretary Xu!"

"Chen Luo, did I disturb your work?"

Secretary Xu's voice reached the ears of everyone in the conference room. Those who had hoped to see Chen Luo embarrassed could no longer laugh. What was this? A blatant display of connections?

"Mr. Xu, I also wanted to say no, but I'm currently in a meeting at the Provincial Party Committee. Fortunately, Secretary Sha Ruijin and Governor Zhou Jianjun are considerate and have given me this opportunity to answer the phone, otherwise I would have had to wait until the meeting was over to call you back."

"Oh? What a coincidence? Chen Luo, won't your phone call disrupt the meeting?"

As soon as Xu Lao finished speaking, Zhou Jianjun and Sha Ruijin's eyes lit up at the same time, but Sha Ruijin was noticeably faster.

"Secretary Xu, this is Sha Ruijin. Our meeting is coming to an end. Your call with Comrade Chen Luo will not affect the progress of the meeting. The comrades of our Handong Provincial Committee would like to hear your instructions, Secretary Xu!"

Sha Ruijin's tone was clearly fawning, and Zhou Jianjun, who was standing to the side, felt extremely upset that his opportunity had been snatched away.

"Comrade Ruijin, forget about the instructions. You've done a very good job in maintaining social order and other aspects in Handong."

It's fair to give a shout-out to the Handong Provincial Party Committee.

But don't be arrogant. The reason I called Comrade Chen Luo was to say that we have approved the report submitted by Handong. Combating telecom fraud is a good thing. People don't earn money easily. If one fraud wipes out more than ten years of hard work, that won't do!

Our Party is a party that serves the people. If the people have needs, we will resolutely crack down on crime!

Since Handong was the first to submit a report, it should have the courage to set an example for other provinces by eradicating all the fraud rings within its borders and letting the sunshine illuminate every inch of Handong's land!

"Yes, yes, Secretary Xu, your words are profound! Let the sunshine shine on every inch of our land in Handong. Secretary Xu, on behalf of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, I assure you and Zhongyang that Handong will resolutely be a pioneer and a role model!"

After Sha Ruijin finished speaking, Secretary Xu did not reply to him, but instead began to instruct Chen Luo.

"Comrade Chen Luo, your comrade Ruijin in Handong is very confident! Then I'll wait for good news from Handong!"

After saying that, Secretary Xu hung up.

Seeing this, Chen Luo also sat back down in his seat.

Silence, a deathly silence. No one knew what to say. Except for Sha Ruijin, who was all smiles like he'd just eaten candy, no one else could manage a laugh.

"Comrades, you have all heard Secretary Xu's instructions. The future of Handong depends on the joint efforts of everyone present. Let's adjourn the meeting here today!"

Sha Ruijin got up and left in one swift motion.

Chen Luo quickly got up and followed. When the crowd saw that Chen Luo was about to run away, they all stood up, grabbed their bags, and were about to "arrest" him.

Chen Luo clearly didn't want to give everyone that opportunity. After passing Sha Ruijin, he quickened his pace and entered the elevator, then pressed the close button.

"Emergency evacuation!"

Seeing Chen Luo slip away so quickly, Gao Yuliang, Li Dakang, Tian Guofu and the others clearly couldn't hold back anymore.

"These young people have no sportsmanship!"

Gao Yuliang sighed, and at that moment Lu Zheng'an also came to the elevator from behind.

"Who doesn't uphold martial ethics, Secretary Yuliang?"

Lu Zheng'an's arrival instantly lifted everyone's spirits, and they all looked at him with bright eyes.

"Commander Lu, I'll send you the video tonight, but are you really sure you want to see it?"

Tian Guofu's words made Lu Zheng'an frown.

"Didn't we already say before the meeting, what video haven't I seen? Why would I be afraid of those?"

"Great, that's spirited!"

Seeing this, Gao Yuliang patted Lu Zheng'an on the shoulder.

“But Zheng’an, I’m sure you won’t dare to read it all. You’ll give up after just one glance.”

"Secretary Yuliang, you underestimate me, don't you?"

"But Commander Lu, what if you can't take it halfway through? We're really doing this for your own good!"

"Yes, yes, it's for your own good, Commander Lu!"

Lu Zheng'an laughed when he heard this.

"Fine, I swear it! Anyone who stops watching halfway through is a coward!"

Is this really true?

"A gentleman's word is his bond?"

"you sure?"

Instantly, everyone stared intently at Lu Zheng'an, their gazes unwavering. Even if Lu Zheng'an was stupid, he knew that the video was no good. But it was just a glance, it wouldn't hurt him, so what was there to be afraid of?

"Sure!"

"Good, very spirited, Commander Lu, we all have high hopes for you!"

At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and the group stopped talking about it.

Evening, military compound.

Lu Zheng'an sat in his study at home and opened the video that Tian Guofu had just sent him.