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

Have you ever abused your power?

"No..."

"Since you don't have any of these things, why are you crying? I haven't laid a finger on you, and your problem isn't as serious as you think. Being placed under investigation and expelled from the Party is impossible. Hold back your tears!"

He's fifty-seven years old, eleven years older than me. Who is he trying to impress by dying like this?

You've been scheming your way through life without any fear, and you can't even handle a simple conversation?

"Minister Chen... I feel wronged..."

Chen Luo rolled his eyes.

"Those who were tricked by you are the ones who feel wronged, not you!"

"No, Minister Chen, listen to me. For the past thirty years, I've been on edge."

To be honest, I do have low self-esteem.

Both of my wives looked down on me, thinking I was a "phoenix man" who depended on their families. Although that was indeed the case, I am a man, and I have dignity too!

I'm not resigned to this. I want to climb higher. I want to show those who look down on me that I, Lu Yun, can endure humiliation and hardship to climb to the top step by step!

"And look at you now..."

“Minister Chen, I know that my political career has come to an end. I am sad... but also a little relieved, because I don’t have to pretend anymore.”

Chen Luo fell silent, then looked directly at Lu Yun.

If Lu Yun is still faking it now, that would be truly terrifying. If he isn't faking it, it proves there's still hope, and he's not the kind of person who's completely lost his mind.

Chen Luo's sudden silence startled Lu Yun. She looked up at Chen Luo, and the two stared at each other again. This time, Lu Yun reached out and wiped away the tears that were flowing from her eyes.

"Alright, Comrade Lu Yun, whether you're faking it or you've truly resolved your inner conflict, I have to say this: I've never looked down on you. Perhaps I don't particularly like your personality, but liking or disliking someone isn't the standard for evaluation."

Even if you manage to reach the position of Governor of Handong Province through your own forbearance or pretense, you are already considered very successful.

However, as I said before, whether it's you or Huo Chunhua, I would suggest that the higher-ups give you a few months.

Those who repent and reform can stay in Handong, while those who merely repent should give up their positions as soon as possible.

Therefore, you don't need to worry about being dismissed from your post.

I brought up your private matters not to expose your shortcomings.

I just want you to know that I understand your situation, and the higher-ups understand it too, so please stop hiding things from me.

Compared to the ridicule of a small minority, the love and respect of the 80 million people of Handong is far more worth pursuing!

"Minister Chen, I..."

"Think about your next steps yourself. Alright, our conversation is over. Wipe your tears."

"it is good!"

Lu Yun also left, but as he walked out of the office, people couldn't help but notice the redness in the corners of his eyes.

The Party Secretary walked out in silence, and the Governor walked out with red, swollen eyes from crying. Now, the other members of the leadership team were all uneasy. Would they crawl out of there?

At this moment, Chen Luo became the Great Demon King in their hearts!

After Lu Yun left, Chen Luo filled in Lu Yun's name in the blank space of the power of attorney, and then wrote the three characters Wu Daoping.

In the secretary's office of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee building, Wu Daoping's heart skipped a beat when he received the phone call.

"Secretary Huo, you mean...?"

"Yes, you are the third person to be given a warning talk. It's 3:30 now, you have half an hour. Minister Chen is waiting for you in the deputy secretary's office."

"Secretary Huo, I..."

"Don't be nervous, Minister Chen won't eat you. Just tell the truth."

Even so, Wu Daoping's heart was still racing.

At 4 p.m. sharp, Wu Daoping stood at the door, constantly encouraging himself.

Knock knock knock, "Come in!"

Chen Luo's tone was very serious.

Upon entering the room, Wu Daoping could only lower his head and avoid eye contact with Chen Luo's sharp gaze.

This time, Chen Luo did not immediately ask Wu Daoping to sit down. Instead, he tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, the tapping sound making Wu Daoping break out in a cold sweat.

"Comrade Daoping, you have served as the mayor of Jingzhou City for six years. Logically speaking, you should be familiar with the development history of Jingzhou City."

You are well aware of the strengths and weaknesses of Jingzhou City, so why is it that, only two years after you took office as the Party Secretary, the city's economy has almost stagnated?

I need an explanation!

After Chen Luo finished speaking, Wu Daoping's teeth were chattering. He knew he couldn't avoid this disaster.

"Minister Chen...I..."

"Straighten your tongue! You're not mute!"

"Minister Chen, I don't know either!"

Chen Luo was disappointed upon hearing this answer.

"I'm giving you one last chance to explain the situation in Jingzhou clearly..."

"Minister Chen, I really didn't expect things to turn out like this..."

Chen Luo shook his head, completely giving up hope.

“You’re not unaware, you’re just afraid of being found out. In name, you’ve been mayor for six years, but the work of economic development has actually always been the responsibility of Secretary Dakang.”

It's not that you're completely ignorant, but being a jack-of-all-trades is often the root of all evil. Do you want to learn from Luzhou and develop high-tech industries?

Is your brain filled with mush?!

Chapter 502 Fleeing Back to Whale Overnight

Wu Daoping wanted to continue arguing, but Chen Luo simply didn't want to listen anymore.

Once the imperial sword is drawn, it is definitely meant to be used to kill someone.

Huo Chunhua and Lu Yun were, after all, ministerial-level cadres, and removing them directly would have too much of an impact. But Wu Daoping was different; he was the most suitable person to be used as a warning to others. Of course, he was not wronged.

“Comrade Wu Daoping, you bear the main responsibility for the economic stagnation in Jingzhou over the past two years. You are not suitable to continue to stay in this area.”

This statement practically sealed Wu Daoping's fate.

Wu Daoping staggered, his face turned pale, and his body went limp as he fell to the ground.

"Secretary Chen, can't you really give me another chance?"

Wu Daoping looked at Chen Luo with an almost pleading expression, to which Chen Luo shook his head.

"I told you, you're not suited to stay on Block."

After speaking, Chen Luo stood up, ending his admonitory talk with the leadership of the Handong Provincial Party Committee. He walked past Wu Daoping, who was slumped on the ground, pushed open the door, and gave a signal with his eyes. Upon seeing this, the staff on duty immediately went into the room and brought the equipment.

Half an hour later, Wu Daoping finally emerged from the house, only to suffer a leg cramp in the elevator.

This scene terrified the staff of the Handong Provincial Party Committee. When did the intensity of the admonitory talks become so terrifying?

Back at the hotel, Chen Luo packed his things, preparing to leave Handong. He was genuinely afraid that if the political climate changed, they would force him to remain in Handong as the Party Secretary.

The title "King of Handong" is just for fun; if he actually stayed in Handong for a few years, the joke would become a reality.

Inside the room, Chen Luo was still packing. Tian Guofu rushed over after learning that Chen Luo had decided to return to Whale that evening.

The door wasn't locked. Tian Guofu walked into the room with his arms crossed and frowned as he looked at Chen Luo, who was already packing boxes.

"Secretary Chen, is the admonitory talk over?"

Chen Luo didn't turn around, and replied while tidying up, "It's over."

"Tsk, Secretary Chen, what's the rush you're going through?"

"Return to the whale!"

"Are you really going back? We finally have a chance to come out together to supervise the work, and we're going back to the Handong headquarters instead of staying a few more days? Why rush back?"

Chen Luo turned around and rolled his eyes.

“Secretary Guofu, if you don’t want to go back, then I’ll suggest to the higher-ups that you stay in Handong as secretary or governor. What do you think?”

Upon hearing this, Tian Guofu squinted and smiled even more broadly.

"That's great! I'm almost retired, and I can actually experience what it's like to be a regional governor."

But Secretary Chen, you're not worried that the higher-ups will keep you as secretary in Handong, are you? Wow! I guessed right!

Seeing Chen Luo stop being so cheerful, Tian Guofu laughed so hard he slapped his thigh, making no attempt to hide his gossipy nature.

“Hey Secretary Tian, ​​stop talking like you don’t know what’s going on. Let’s go back to Jing before the higher-ups react.”

"I'm slow at packing, how about staying another night?"

Tian Guofu was still joking, and Chen Luo gave a helpless wry smile, but quickly became serious and said, "Deputy Team Leader Tian, ​​are you the team leader or am I? Should I listen to you or me?"

This time, Tian Guofu stopped laughing, sighed, and nodded.

"Sigh, it's true that rank really does give you an advantage. Team Leader Chen, I'll go back and pack my bags now."

Chen Luo only smiled after Tian Guofu left.

The admonitory talk ended around 4:30 p.m., and the supervisory team led by Chen Luo boarded the plane at 6 p.m. By the time the Handong Provincial Party Committee learned of the news, it was already too late.

On the plane, Tian Guofu held a thermos cup in both hands and looked out the window at Jingzhou below, looking relaxed.

"Secretary Chen, why are you leaving in such a hurry? Are you really worried that the higher-ups will keep you in Handong?"

Chen Luo leaned back.

"Meeting old friends is a happy thing, but parting is different. They all have work to do, and I don't like sentimental scenes."

Besides, he just reprimanded the top two leaders of Handong, and then turned around and started acting all lovey-dovey with Comrade Siyuan and the others; that wouldn't set a good example.

"That's true."

Chen Luo didn't continue the topic, but instead said, "By the way, Secretary Guo Fu, I'll leave the report on the Jingzhou City Museum to you after we return to Jingzhou. I just realized that you haven't done any work these past few days in Handong, you've just been enjoying yourself."