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

Tian Guofu glanced at Huo Chunhua, who was still speaking, his meaning clear: forcefully stop him!

"It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking..."

After hearing this, Tian Guofu hesitated to speak.

"However, on the other hand, we are pressed for time. The other members of the supervisory team are waiting for us to direct the investigation. Secretary Guofu, would you like to come?"

Tian Guofu shook his head.

"I can't do it, I can't command. It has to be you, Secretary Chen. After all, once the guns start firing, the whole of Handong will have to listen to you."

Chen Luo pursed his lips, which was an acceptance.

Seizing the opportunity, Chen Luo quickly moved closer to the microphone while Huo Chunhua paused to drink water.

"Comrades, you have all heard Secretary Huo's speech just now. To sum it up in one sentence!"

Never forget our original aspiration and always put the interests of the people first!

That concludes today's anti-corruption lecture. You may now leave in an orderly manner.

Meeting adjourned!

As soon as the words were spoken, Huo Chunhua was stunned, and the group of bureau-level officials below, seeing that it was Chen Luo who adjourned the meeting, all reflexively stood up and began to pack their belongings, just like in the old days...

Chapter 494 The Top Leader Cried in Frustration

However, being a department-level cadre, he quickly realized that Chen Luo was no longer the deputy secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee.

For a moment, the scene became somewhat eerie.

The cadres below stood there, their eyes fixed on Chen Luo and Huo Chunhua, switching back and forth.

Huo Chunhua, who was already furious, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this scene. He knew that his authority as the top leader was still intact!

But that pitiful self-esteem quickly vanished.

"What are you all standing there for? You're all so dull-witted. Look at your pathetic state. I didn't want to scold you since we haven't seen each other in a long time, but put your hands on your hearts and tell me, have you seriously completed the work in Handong these past few years?"

Chen Luo immediately began to reprimand him, mainly because he was genuinely dissatisfied with Handong's development over the past two years!

That familiar feeling welled up in their hearts, and the group of department and bureau officials below no longer cared about Huo Chunhua.

They all had their heads down, their faces flushed; they knew all too well how lax they had become in their work over the past two years.

"Feeling ashamed? Feeling embarrassed?"

Why didn't you do this earlier! If I don't scold you a few times, won't you all blush and sweat?

Now, get back to your posts immediately and sort out all the work you've missed over the past two years!

Those who want to coast along and do nothing should report it now. Those who still have ideals and beliefs and want to continue serving the people in a down-to-earth manner should work diligently for me!

I know what you're worried about. Secretary Huo is here too. I believe that Secretary Huo supports you in building Handong well, and at the same time, he will never hesitate to promote cadres who have outstanding work ability and good personal conduct!

Remember, the power you hold is bestowed upon you by the Party and the people, not decided by any individual!

Don't bottle up your grievances and injustices.

Whether you report to Secretary Huo and the Handong Provincial Party Committee, or send me a message or make a phone call, the Handong Provincial Party Committee and I will definitely stand on the side of the people, resolve your concerns, and work together to build Handong!

Did you understand?

The last sentence was spoken quite loudly, and Chen Luoke didn't try to suppress it, causing a chill to run down the spines of all the cadres below.

That familiar fighting spirit has returned!

"I understand!"

The response from the crowd was like thunder, and Chen Luo's expression improved slightly upon seeing this; these people hadn't been corrupted too much yet.

"If you understand, the meeting is adjourned!"

With a whoosh, everyone left their seats without hesitation and dispersed in an orderly fashion towards the exit.

On the podium, Huo Chunhua hesitated, wanting to interrupt Chen Luo as he reprimanded the cadres of Handong.

But Chen Luo's words implied that righteousness came first, and if Huo Chunhua really went head-to-head with him, it would be like an egg hitting a rock.

There was a warm feeling in my eyes.

As Huo Chunhua stared blankly at the dwindling number of cadres below the stage, and even the end of the meeting was more orderly and disciplined than usual, the authority he had cultivated as the top leader shattered completely.

Huo Chunhua's hands trembled uncontrollably until the hall below was empty, at which point she finally came to her senses.

With a blink, a single tear streamed down his face, landing on the conference table on the podium, on the speech draft on the table, and soaking into the word "people"!

Beside Chen Luo, Tian Guofu stared in disbelief, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle.

She reached out and poked Chen Luo's arm, then gestured for Chen Luo to look at Huo Chunhua. Chen Luo rolled his eyes at her.

"Secretary Chen, you're still as impressive as ever!"

"Secretary Guofu, you might as well put it more clearly."

At this moment, Tian Guofu still hadn't realized something was wrong and continued to tease, "Secretary Chen, look, back when you were still the deputy secretary of Handong, you could control the whole situation. Whether it was Secretary Sha or Governor Zhou, they didn't dare to have any temper when they encountered you."

Now, Secretary Chen, you've risen two more levels, and your firepower is even greater than before! You've toyed with a secretary like a child, making him cry from grievance..."

Tian Guofu got more and more excited as he spoke, but at that moment, Chen Luo squinted and slowly turned his head to meet Tian Guofu's eyes. In an instant, Tian Guofu was stunned.

That sharp gaze, that terrifying aura.

“Comrade Guofu, we are not playing house. We are the guardians of millions of ordinary people. Your understanding is not profound. What do you mean by crying because you feel wronged?”

Tian Guofu's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, he had gotten too excited and forgotten the fear of being controlled.

"Stop, stop, stop! Secretary Chen, I apologize, I sincerely apologize... Well... the supervisory team is still waiting for us to guide our work, shall we go?"

Chen Luo smiled slightly, nodded gently, and then picked up his briefcase to leave.

Seeing this, Lu Yun and the Organization Minister beside him were very sensible and, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire, quickly made way for Chen Luo and Tian Guofu to pass.

Chen Luo and Tian Guofu left just like that...

On the podium, Huo Chunhua remained staring blankly at the empty meeting room below.

After a long while, the Organization Minister, the Secretary-General, and Wu Daoping, the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, stood silently behind Huo Chunhua.

"Secretary Huo, everyone has left, only the three of us are left."

"Yes, Secretary Huo, your stomach is already upset, and you didn't eat anything this morning. It's already noon, so you should eat something to fill your stomach first."

"Yes, yes, Secretary Huo, your health is the most important thing."

All three tried to comfort Huo Chunhua, who took a deep breath and turned to look at them.

"So, only the three of you are left?"

"Yes, Secretary Huo. After Minister Chen and Director Tian left, Deputy Secretary Qin and Secretary Huang and the other two left as well. A few minutes later, Governor Lu and his companion also left."

Huo Chunhua sighed heavily after hearing this.

He had never felt so wronged in his life.

"Let's go, everyone, let's go..."

After saying that, Huo Chunhua lifted his foot, but only then did he realize that his leg seemed to be a little numb.

In the end, Wu Daoping and the other two had to help him leave.

It was already 12:30 pm when they returned to the Shanshui Hotel. The Shanshui Hotel had not been open during this time, and the kitchen was supplying the inspection team. Therefore, Chen Luo and Tian Guofu were able to have a hot meal after they returned.

It's simple: four dishes and a soup, more than enough for two people.

"Secretary Chen, you really went berserk just now. You almost scolded me."

As Tian Guofu picked up some food, he didn't forget to bring up this matter.

In response, Chen Luo smiled faintly, "Secretary Guo Fu, to be frank, I was genuinely a little angry at the time."

A perfectly good place like Handong has lost its spark in just two years; the people there have become like parasites, just waiting to die.

After all this fighting... do Huo Chunhua and Lu Yun really think their superiors are blind? Do they really think they can reap the rewards just by having the final say in Handong?

"Cough cough... hard to say..."

Chapter 495 Telling the Parents? Hilarious!

"By the way, Secretary Chen, I've asked Hou Liangping and Zhong Xiaoai to make the decision regarding the investigation of the Jingzhou City Museum."

Chen Luo nodded.

"Sure, this kind of thing won't implicate any big shots. It's just that the managers in the museum are a bit greedy. Of course, it's undeniable that some high-ranking officials have a penchant for collecting."

When the time comes, have Comrade Liangping compile the list; the lost cultural relics must be recovered.

Those illegally purchased will be recovered in accordance with laws and regulations.

Those who gave gifts to officials, give them a chance. If they honestly return them, that's fine, otherwise…

"I understand what you mean. If they put up a stubborn resistance, then send someone from the Discipline Inspection Commission to make a trip."

"There's nothing we can do, some people just don't learn from their mistakes."

Our main task in coming to Handong is to find out the problems in Handong's development over the past two years. Is it the responsibility of the leading cadres or the inherent development difficulties? We must be realistic and not judge cadres based on personal likes or dislikes.

I believe Secretary Li wouldn't want to hear us constantly belittling Comrade Huo Chunhua and Comrade Lu Yun.

“That’s true. Shall we go out for a walk later? Let’s take a real look at the situation and changes in Jingzhou.”

"Okay, I'm just killing time anyway."

They hit it off immediately and finalized their plans for the afternoon.

Meanwhile, in the Party Secretary's office at the Hantong Provincial Party Committee, Huo Chunhua stood by the window, looking aggrieved.

"Dad, was the information you gave last time accurate? I met Chen Luo, and to be honest, he's very different from what you described. He doesn't seem to be someone who's not valued at all."

Handong has practically become his personal fiefdom.

When he, the deputy secretary who had been transferred for two or three years, returned, those bureau-level cadres seemed to have found a new leader.

They completely ignored what I, the Party Secretary, said, but treated Chen Luo's words as gospel!