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

The four people chatting inside stopped.

"Comrade Renli, please come in!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Renli pushed open the door, then calmly approached the four people and politely greeted them, "Good afternoon, Secretary Chen!"

Chen Luo nodded, then pointed to Sha Ruijin standing to the side.

"Renli, this is Secretary Sha from the Provincial Party Committee, this is Secretary Tian from the Discipline Inspection Commission, and this is Secretary Dakang from the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee."

Chen Luo acted as the introducer, and Jia Renli calmly greeted them, "Secretary Sha, Secretary Tian, ​​Secretary Li, hello!"

Sha Ruijin and the other two squinted. Although they had heard of Jia Renli before, they only understood why the Guizhou province had held a meeting overnight to send him to Handong after actually meeting him.

This guy doesn't handle pressure!

"Comrade Renli, sit down and let's talk."

Sha Ruijin pointed to the chair next to him, but Jia Renli didn't move at all and just stood there stiffly, which made Sha Ruijin feel embarrassed.

Tian Guofu assumed that Jia Renli hadn't heard him clearly, and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Comrade Renli, Secretary Sha wants you to sit down and we can talk more."

But Jia Renli remained unmoved...

"Comrade Renli, sit down and talk."

Only after Chen Luo spoke did Jia Renli nod, pull over a chair, and plop down in it.

Li Dakang didn't want to laugh, but now he really couldn't hold it in. What is this? A slave's slave isn't your slave? Anyone who didn't know better would think Chen Luo was Nian Gengyao.

Although it was awkward, Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu had long known that Jia Renli's personality was different from that of ordinary people, and considering his family background, they decided to just pretend that nothing had happened.

"Comrade Renli, you've only just arrived in Handong and you've already spotted a department-level official at the airport trying to illegally leave the country. It's clear that your work ability is top-notch. Of course, this is also related to Secretary Tian calling you and telling you to make bold guesses but carefully verify them."

Jia Renli was a little confused by Chen Luo's words. He understood that Chen Luo was praising his work ability, but when had Tian Guofu called him?

Suppressing his doubts, Jia Renli firmly remembered his promise and listened to Chen Luo in Handong.

"Thank you for your praise, Secretary Chen, and thank you for your guidance, Secretary Tian!"

Upon hearing this answer, Chen Luo's trust in Jia Renli increased significantly.

Just as Old Jia said, the other party would listen to him once they arrived in Handong. However, Chen Luo couldn't go too far and didn't let Jia Renli continue to speak against his conscience.

"Secretary Tian, ​​you're close to the teapot, why don't you pour Comrade Renli a cup of tea to soothe his throat?"

Chen Luo's meaning was very clear: if someone gives you a way out, you should pour them a cup of tea to even things out.

Tian Guofu was happy with this arrangement.

He personally carried the teapot and poured tea for Jia Renli.

"Thank you, Secretary Tian!"

Jia Renli accepted all the tea offered, thanked them, and then sipped the tea in his cup. Mmm, the aroma was delightful, and after just one sip, Jia Renli knew it was quite expensive.

He then frowned.

This scene left Sha Ruijin and the others dumbfounded. What was going on? Even Chen Luo was somewhat stunned.

"Ahem, Comrade Renli, is there a problem?"

Chen Luo patiently inquired, and Jia Renli did not hesitate to speak up, saying frankly, "Secretary Chen, this tea is very expensive. If I am not mistaken, this is Phoenix Dancong, a 700-year-old ancient tree tea. The market price is at least several hundred thousand yuan per kilogram, and tea merchants can even speculate it to over a million yuan per kilogram."

After saying this, Sha Ruijin and the other two remained calm and even had another drink to enjoy.

"No wonder it smells so good! It's so expensive. I can't waste it, I'll have another one!"

Li Dakang smiled and poured himself another glass...

Chen Luo rolled his eyes, then looked at Jia Renli and said, "Comrade Renli, do you think we're enjoying ourselves too much?"

Jia Renli spoke the truth.

“Secretary Chen, it’s not about enjoying yourself. I’ve never thought that enjoying yourself legally is wrong. It’s just that the price of this tea is so high that even with the combined salaries and bonuses of several leaders, they couldn’t afford a pound of it for several years…”

That's a bit harsh.

Sha Ruijin laughed and joked, "Comrade Renli, are you implying that some of us appear honest on the surface but are actually corrupt officials? But Comrade Renli, you can drop that suspicion. The tea was Comrade Chen Luo's tea. We can't be sure about others, but Comrade Chen Luo isn't interested in money. He's never touched money."

Jia Renli didn't quite understand and pressed on, "Secretary Sha, I remember an entrepreneur saying that..."

"They're all the same. Comrade Chen Luo's net worth is in no way lower than this entrepreneur's. If you don't believe me, you can verify this with the higher-level discipline inspection commission."

Chen Luo was speechless. They even dragged him into this. He didn't know the price of the tea leaves; they were all given to him by his wife. This whole mess...

"Alright, alright, let's get down to business, Comrade Renli. Our provincial committee is holding an emergency meeting tonight."

Regarding Li Shangli's situation, since you are the one who discovered it, I would suggest that you take charge of the investigation and review of Li Shangli!

Comrade Renli, is there any problem?

When it came to serious matters, Sha Ruijin and the other two nodded without objection, agreeing to let Jia Renli investigate. This ensured the truth would be revealed and also avoided pressure and resistance.

Chapter 331 The Neglected Secretary-General Qian

Jia Renli didn't dwell on the tea matter. He didn't detect any lies in Sha Ruijin's words, which meant that Secretary Chen Luo really had the means to afford it.

"Secretary Chen, I haven't officially started working yet..."

"It's alright, just have Minister Chunlin expedite the process tonight. Comrade Renli, I also agree with Comrade Chen Luo's suggestion. You should prepare for the investigation."

"Okay, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

Jia Renli suddenly stood up, his resolute appearance making him look like he was going to the battlefield.

"It's getting late, so we won't stay any longer. Comrade Chen Luo, you and Comrade Renli can have another chat."

After saying this, Sha Ruijin got up and left, and Tian Guofu and Li Dakang followed suit.

"Secretary Sha, Secretary Guofu, Secretary Dakang, take care!"

After seeing the three off, Chen Luo sat down alone with Jia Renli and started chatting.

"Comrade Renli, I spoke with Elder Jia over the phone about your visit to Handong."

Since there was no one else around, there was no need to hide anything, so Chen Luo spoke quite directly.

"Secretary Chen, my father told me to listen to you!"

“I believe that, but Comrade Renli, I will most likely not meet with you alone like today in the future. After all, you are the deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Logically speaking, the person sitting here talking to you right now should be Secretary Tian Guofu.”

"Secretary Chen, I understand what you mean, and I will definitely not cause you any trouble!"

Chen Luo pretended not to hear these words...

"I'm not afraid of trouble, what I'm afraid of is that you don't dare to cause trouble. I've heard about what you did in Guizhou Province. The comrades in Guizhou are worried that if you investigate too hard, it will affect stability. We in Handong are not afraid. Go ahead and investigate. Sweep away all those hidden demons and monsters. Consider this my task for you."

"Secretary Chen, can you really investigate everything?"

Jia Renli was clearly still not quite convinced, after all, he had been constrained in Guizhou Province.

"We can investigate! But once you have the evidence, you need to report the situation to me or Secretary Tian first."

We need to decide whether to resolve this gently or with a direct, decisive approach. Comrade Renli, please understand this point.

"It's okay, as long as it can be checked."

After chatting for another ten minutes or so, their conversation ended. Jia Renli went directly to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection to report for duty, while Chen Luo went to the Provincial Party Committee meeting room a few hours later to attend a meeting.

At 5:40 p.m., Zhou Jianjun was not among the last two to arrive as usual; he had arrived early in the conference room.

His gloomy appearance might even make an unsuspecting person feel sorry for him.

Once Sha Ruijin arrived, everyone was present.

"Comrades, let's begin the meeting now!"

An emergency occurred at noon today: Li Shangli, the vice mayor of Jingzhou City and secretary of the Guangming District Committee, was caught red-handed by comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection for illegally attempting to leave the country with a fake passport!

The issues involved are somewhat complex. I've called everyone here to discuss how to handle Li Shangli's case.

As soon as Sha Ruijin finished speaking, Zhou Jianjun stood up and looked at everyone with a tragic expression.

"Comrades, let me first apologize to you all and to the Provincial Party Committee. I guaranteed that Li Shangli would be transferred from Suzhou to Handong. I really did not expect that Li Shangli would be so audacious and reckless."

I bear leadership responsibility for his problems!

Zhou Jianjun sighed heavily, and even Sha Ruijin, who hadn't originally planned to bring up the issue, frowned.

"Now is not the time to assign blame, Governor Jianjun. Let's discuss the handling of Li Shangli first. His case is quite complicated and involves comrades from the National Security Bureau."

Personnel from the higher-level national security department have arrived in Handong and will conduct an investigation together with our provincial discipline inspection commission comrades. The most important issue at present is what to do about Guangming District.

"Three consecutive secretaries have run into problems..."

Sha Ruijin's words were also quite shameful, as he couldn't escape responsibility for the previous problem with Yi Xuexi.

However, Yi Xuexi's problem was not as serious as Li Shangli's, which was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

"The problems in Guangming District do need to be taken seriously. Three consecutive secretaries have fallen from power. Is it because our provincial party committee failed to recognize talent, or is it because the position in Guangming District is prone to corruption? We need to give an explanation to the higher authorities and the people."

Gao Yuliang interrupted, while Zhao Dagong squinted, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back. He hadn't originally planned to pursue Zhou Jianjun's responsibility now, but Zhou Jianjun had jumped out first.

Just as he was about to speak, Sha Ruijin changed the subject again, leaving Zhao Dagong feeling awkward and itchy to speak.

“Let’s deal with them one by one. Regarding the investigation of Li Shangli, I propose that Comrade Jia Renli of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection take charge and coordinate with the comrades of the State Security Bureau.”

This is a signal Chen Luo is sending, clearly indicating to everyone that Jia Renli is related to him.

"I support Comrade Chen Luo's proposal. It was Comrade Jia Renli, who just arrived in Handong, who discovered that Li Shangli was trying to go abroad. He is very capable and has a keen eye."

However, I haven't officially started work yet. Comrade Chunlin, could your organization department arrange for my onboarding as soon as possible?

Sha Ruijin looked at Wu Chunlin, who smiled and nodded, saying, "Secretary Sha, it can be arranged, but the earliest it will be is tomorrow morning."

"It's alright, then let's talk about tomorrow morning. Does anyone have any different opinions on Comrade Chen Luo's and my proposal?"

Sha Ruijin glanced at everyone, and they all shook their heads.

"Alright, then this matter is settled. Now let's talk about the Guangming District. Three consecutive secretaries have fallen from power. It's really embarrassing if word gets out. People might think that all the comrades in our Handong Provincial Committee are blind."

Everyone is welcome to offer their opinions on the candidate for the next Party Secretary of Guangming District.

"Have Minister Chunlin conduct another thorough investigation; the next Party Secretary of Guangming District absolutely cannot have any problems!"

"Secretary Sha, is the primary principle being Party spirit?"