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

Ma Shan's forehead was already sweating, and his lips were deathly pale.

What does he think? Chen Luo's words were clearly directed at him.

"Secretary Chen, could it be that these cadres are working at a moderate pace because they are getting old and their physical functions are not keeping up?"

"Moderate? Hmm, that's a good word. You're just using 'moderate' to be perfunctory. Comrade Ma Shan, it seems you're getting old and starting to choose 'moderate' answers and 'moderate' work."

"Secretary Chen! I..."

Chen Luo raised his hand, signaling Ma Shan to be quiet.

"Comrade Ma Shan, we should just do our job as usual. If our party members and cadres are not physically able to take over, they should learn to step down and let younger people take charge, rather than choosing to work only as needed. What do you think?"

Now that things have been said, how could Ma Shan not understand?

However, it's fine to back down now. It's been decades of political and legal work, and Ma Shan knows all too well the importance of diplomacy before resorting to force.

"Yes, yes, Secretary Chen, what you said is very insightful! By the way, Secretary Chen, since you called me here, I'd like to take this opportunity to make a request."

"Well, you said."

"Secretary Chen, my work performance has declined significantly recently, and I lack the energy. I request the organization to approve my early retirement one year in advance so that a new comrade can take over the work and keep the cause of serving the people vibrant!"

"It's great that Comrade Ma Shan has this kind of understanding. I agree to your early retirement."

When Director Ma left Chen Luo's office, his legs were still trembling slightly. Was he wronged? Actually, no. If Ma Shan had been working diligently, Chen Luo would not have chosen to replace him.

"Well... an early and stable retirement is better than dragging it out and something bad happening, sigh!"

After letting out a heavy sigh, Ma Shan disappeared down the corridor.

Chen Luo remained calm in his office. Replacing a director of the inspection office was nothing to cause him any emotional reaction.

Sure enough, Ma Shan submitted his early retirement application the next morning.

With only three days left before the Standing Committee meeting, Chen Luo and the Lu family were not in a hurry, but Chen Yanshi and his son were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, running around frantically.

Chapter 47 Chen Yanshi, relying on his seniority

"Hello, is this Secretary Bai?"

At Chen Yanshi's home, Chen Yanshi was so anxious that he couldn't care less about anything else and decided to ask Sha Ruijin directly.

The last time Sha Ruijin visited him at the nursing home, it was Secretary Bai who called in advance to notify him. Chen Yanshi didn't have Sha Ruijin's phone number, so he could only call Secretary Bai.

Office of the Director of the First Secretariat Division of the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee.

When Secretary Bai answered the phone and heard Chen Yanshi's voice, she couldn't help but frown, especially the words "Secretary Bai" sounded particularly jarring.

Normally, even provincial standing committee members like Li Dakang call him Director Bai. He is the secretary of Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin, not someone else's secretary, and certainly not yours, Chen Yanshi!

Despite her anger, Secretary Bai patiently continued to inquire.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, is there anything I can help you with?"

Chen Yanshi didn't stand on ceremony and directly stated his purpose.

"Secretary Bai, I'd like to ask if Xiao Jinzi is here. I have something I'd like to say to him."

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Secretary Bai was dumbfounded. "Little gold"? Taking a deep breath, Secretary Bai replied, "Old Chen, Secretary Sha is busy with work right now. I'll mention it when he's not busy."

"Okay, that's all for now, Mr. Chen. I'll hang up now."

After decisively ending the call, Secretary Bai spat out a curse.

"You're just taking advantage of your seniority! No wonder Zhao Lichun was unwilling to promote you to vice-provincial level when he was the Party Secretary. What bad luck!"

After grumbling and muttering, Secretary Bai packed her things and headed towards Sha Ruijin's office.

How could Secretary Bai not know whether her boss was busy or not?

It was just a perfunctory gesture to appease Chen Yanshi. Of course, the notification couldn't be missed. As for whether Secretary Sha would pay attention to Chen Yanshi, that was none of Secretary Bai's business.

dong dong dong...

As Secretary Bai gently knocked on the door, Sha Ruijin, who was reading documents, slowly sat up straight.

"Come in."

Upon entering, Secretary Bai stood ramrod straight.

"Secretary Sha, Mr. Chen Yanshi just called me and said he has something he wants to say to you..."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Sha frowned instantly.

Deep down, Sha Ruijin didn't want to talk to Chen Yanshi. However, Chen Yanshi had been in Handong for decades and was extremely familiar with all kinds of relationships. Sha Ruijin also wanted to get some key information from Chen Yanshi, such as information about Gao Yuliang and Zhao Lichun.

After taking a deep breath, Sha Ruijin decided to make a phone call anyway.

"Call the number back."

As soon as Sha Ruijin gave the instructions, Secretary Bai quickly took out his phone to call Chen Yanshi back.

Sha Ruijin answered the phone, and as soon as the call connected, Chen Yanshi's voice came through first.

"Secretary Bai, did Xiao Jinzi agree?"

The phone was on speakerphone, and Secretary Bai also heard Chen Yanshi's outrageous quote. Even though Secretary Bai tried his best not to laugh, the moisture in the corners of his eyes still betrayed him.

And what about Secretary Sha? His face turned as black as charcoal the moment he heard those words.

"It's me, Uncle Chen!"

Sha Ruijin enunciated each word heavily, as if he wanted to bite Chen Yanshi to death.

Oh, it's Xiao Jinzi. Sigh, Xiao Jinzi, you have no idea, my Chen Hai has been suspended from work for almost a month.

I heard that Lü Liang from the procuratorate was going to be transferred. I thought Chen Hai would be reinstated. How come the Supreme People's Procuratorate is going to transfer Hou Liangping to be the director?

Compared to my son Chen Hai, Hou Liangping is truly not as capable at work. Xiao Jinzi, you are Chen Hai's older brother and the provincial party secretary; you cannot condone such unreasonable behavior from the Supreme People's Procuratorate.”

Only Chen Yanshi would say such things. He has no sense of discipline whatsoever. He really thinks he can speak freely now that he's retired.

However, Chen Yanshi seemed unaware that Hou Liangping's visit to Handong was requested by Sha Ruijin from the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

"Old Chen! We in Handong need to cooperate with the Supreme People's Procuratorate in personnel appointments and removals. Old Chen, you haven't even met Comrade Hou Liangping, so how can you make such a judgment on his work ability?"

Furthermore, Chen Hai's suspension was a decision made by the Provincial Party Committee, and the Provincial Party Committee also had specific considerations regarding Chen Hai's next work arrangements. This has nothing to do with whether I am Chen Hai's elder brother or not!

"It's true I'm the provincial party secretary, but I can't use the power entrusted to me by the Party and the people for this!"

Chen Yanshi became furious upon hearing this.

"Little Jinzi, are you saying all this because you don't want to help Chen Hai? Sigh, I used to send you money when you were in school."

Now that he's the provincial party secretary, he's forgotten his roots.

I didn't ask you to break the rules or laws. I recommended talented people regardless of personal relationships, but you just don't care about past favors!

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin was furious. Did they really think he, the provincial party secretary, was made of clay?

"Comrade Chen Yanshi! My Party principles do not allow me to do such a thing. If there is nothing else, I will hang up!"

After saying that, Sha Ruijin hung up the phone, his anger still burning fiercely. Sure enough, there was no need to give a nice face to someone like Chen Yanshi.

"Secretary Sha, please don't be angry. Comrade Chen Yanshi is just like that. Back when he heard that Secretary Zhao Lichun was in Handong, Comrade Chen Yanshi complained everywhere because Secretary Zhao Lichun's office had air conditioning, saying that Secretary Zhao Lichun was a hedonist. It caused quite a stir at the time."

Later, his son Chen Hai entered the procuratorate, and Comrade Chen Yanshi relied on his influence to quickly promote his son.

In just twenty years, he was promoted to the level of deputy director-general, while Lü Liang remained in the position of deputy bureau chief for nine years!

Comrade Chen Yanshi was extremely strict with others, but he doted on his own son!

Secretary Bai knew exactly when to praise and when to criticize, and sure enough, Sha Ruijin had a way out after hearing these words.

"Hmph! I think this old comrade Chen Yanshi is just obsessed with getting a higher position, especially for his son's personal gain!"

From now on, you don't need to pay attention to the calls from Comrade Chen Yanshi. Retirement should be done like retirement.

Retirement without contributing, relying on seniority and acting arrogantly – this is not the style of a Communist!

"Yes, Secretary Sha!"

Soon, Secretary Bai left Sha Ruijin's office, and a smile appeared on her lips as she stepped out the door.

Even his superior, Secretary Sha, was disgusted by Chen Yanshi, so Secretary Bai instantly felt relieved that he himself was disgusted.

At Chen Yanshi's home, upon hearing Sha Ruijin's serious tone and attitude at the end, Chen Yanshi was equally angry.

He didn't understand why Sha Ruijin wouldn't help him when it was just a matter of saying a few words.

"You ungrateful wretch, you're such an ungrateful wretch!"

Chen Yanshi was furious and felt that it was impossible to rely on Sha Ruijin. Now, the only person he could talk to was Gao Yuliang, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee.

Thinking of this, Chen Yanshi quickly got up to contact Gao Yuliang's secretary.

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It was almost time to leave work, so Gao Yuliang packed his briefcase and got up to leave.

Just then, the secretary walked in.

"Secretary Gao, Chen Yanshi just called and said he wants to come to your house tonight to see you. He has some things he wants to say to you."

Gao Yuliang frowned instantly; for some reason, he had a bad feeling...

Chapter 48 The Standing Committee convenes, Yin Yang Sha Ruijin

7:20 PM.

As Gao Yuliang returned home, he saw Chen Yanshi sitting on his sofa as soon as he opened the door.

After putting down his briefcase, Gao Yuliang sat down opposite Chen Yanshi.

"Old Chen said on the phone that you had something to tell me, but I don't know what it is?"

Gao Yuliang's expression was very calm, exuding the elegance and approachability of a scholar.

Chen Yanshi first sighed.

"Yuliang, everyone says that the world is cold and indifferent. I didn't realize it before, but now that I've really encountered some problems, I've discovered that some people are truly unreliable and ungrateful."