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

Tian Guofu smiled awkwardly and did not refuse.

The case was investigated by Zhong Xiaoai and Hou Liangping, the admonitory talks were handled by Chen Luo, and even the reprimands given to the cadres in Handong were all done by Chen Luo. He... seems to have it too easy.

“It’s a small matter. Just leave it to me. You can come to the Supervisory Commission to pick it up in three days, or I can deliver it to the Central Propaganda Department.”

By the way, my term of office will be ending in about six months, Secretary Chen. They say once someone leaves, they're forgotten; if needed, we should act quickly.

Chen Luo pursed his lips upon hearing this, "What could I possibly need? If I really need to investigate someone, I can just contact Director Xiao directly, or if that doesn't work, I can report to Secretary Li."

"Sigh, that hurts..."

Tian Guofu closed his eyes. In other people's eyes, he, as the deputy director of the supervisory committee, held great power of supervision, but when it came to Chen Luo, it seemed that he really had no help.

Two or three hours passed as they chatted. At 9:30 p.m., the plane landed at Whale City Daxing International Airport, where the car to pick up the supervisory team was already waiting.

As for Chen Luo... it was his wife who came to pick him up.

Watching Chen Luo and his wife get into the car and leave, and then glancing at his secretary beside him, Tian Guofu felt something was off, a bitter feeling.

The next morning, Chen Luo had just arrived at the Central Propaganda Building when Minister He stopped him.

"Chen Luo, why are you back? Didn't we just issue a notice yesterday asking you to conduct a reprimand talk with the cadres in Handong?"

Chen Luo smiled upon hearing this, "Minister He, you've arrived very early."

"Don't interrupt, I'm asking you a question."

"Well, the admonitory talk is over, the case has been investigated and cleared up, so I rushed back overnight. Minister He, you've been handling most of the work for the Central Propaganda Department these past few days. My early return will also lighten your workload."

Besides, the Cyberspace Administration of China can't do without me.

Minister He nodded, then said directly, "You weren't telling the truth, but now that you're back, you should take over the daily work as soon as possible. You've been really busy these past few days."

By the way, I wanted to say that last time you mentioned that the person above didn't like you, and this time it's definitely just a joke.

If they truly disliked you, they wouldn't have given you such great power—to issue a reprimand to a fellow cadre at the same level, and even from across the system.

"Um...Head of the He Department, we can't be sure yet, can we?"

"You know what's going on in your mind, but it's unlikely that your position will be adjusted in the short term. There are no vacant positions for you unless someone is willing to step down early to make room for you."

But ordinary positions are boring, and who would be willing to step down early for an important position?

There are only six in total, and four of them have limited promotion opportunities.

The Party Secretaries of Haishi and Jingshi are still two years away from being re-elected. Be patient and take it slow, understand?

Chen Luo nodded emphatically.

"Minister He, don't worry, I won't be picky. I'm willing to obey the organization's decision!"

"Oh! That's not what I meant!"

"Minister He, I understand. Well, it's getting late, I need to get back to work. You should take a rest these next few days."

Chen Luo left, but He Bu remained rooted to the spot, muttering to himself, "Wasn't my explanation clear enough? Why is this kid guessing the opposite? How can he not be picky?"

Chapter 503 The Flower Language of Chifeng

Shaking his head, He Bu decided not to worry unnecessarily. If Chen Luo himself wasn't in a hurry, why should he be?

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Early Monday morning, Chen Luo drove to the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission. His purpose was naturally to get the report written by Tian Guofu. His afternoon plan was also clear: after getting the report, he would report to Secretary Li in person on the specific issues in Handong and the details of the conversation.

When they arrived at the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission, Tian Guofu's secretary was already waiting in front of the building.

Upon seeing Chen Luo, he quickly jogged forward to greet him.

"Minister Chen, the director asked me to wait for you here!"

Chen Luo nodded. He had met Tian Guofu's secretary before, but he didn't know his exact name; he just called him Xiao Zhou.

"Xiao Zhou, you've worked hard."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhou shook his head vigorously, like a rattle drum.

"It's no trouble at all, Minister Chen. It's my honor to pick you up."

"Haha, just like Comrade Guofu, you're so glib. No wonder Comrade Guofu likes you. Alright, take me to see Comrade Guofu."

"Okay, Minister Chen, please come with me!"

Following behind Xiao Zhou, they entered the Supervisory Commission building. The elevator went all the way to the seventh floor, where Chen Luo was led to Director Xiao's door.

"Minister Chen, Director Tian was just called in by Director Xiao to give him instructions. He should be out soon."

Chen Luo nodded, choosing not to disturb them, and instead sat quietly on a chair in the corridor to wait.

A few minutes later, the door opened.

Director Xiao and Tian Guofu came out together.

Director Xiao and Tian Guofu were both taken aback when they saw Chen Luo sitting in the corridor.

"Xiao Zhou, didn't I tell you to take Minister Chen to my office for a while first?"

"Comrade Guofu, don't blame Xiao Zhou, I asked to come here."

Chen Luo's words eased Xiao Zhou's tension.

Chen Luo looked at Director Xiao and greeted him.

Good morning, Director Xiao! I'm sorry to bother you.

"Oh, there's no question of disturbing you. But why are you here so early? Secretary Li has a meeting in the West Hall this morning and might not be back until noon."

"Director Xiao, I came to pick up something from Comrade Guofu first. There's no rush to report to Secretary Li."

Director Xiao nodded upon hearing this.

"Alright, I'll call you when Secretary Li gets back. But since you're already here, why don't you visit our Supervisory Commission instead of going back to the Central Propaganda Department? It'll only take two or three hours anyway, and going back and forth is too much trouble."

Let's have lunch together.

Chen Luo did not refuse upon hearing this.

"I'll listen to you, Director Xiao!"

"Okay, then let Comrade Guofu be your guide. Comrade Guofu will be in charge of the interrogation later, so you can take a look and learn about the work process of our supervisory committee."

I have something to do, so I'll be going now. See you at noon!

"Take care, Director Xiao!"

After seeing Director Xiao off, Chen Luo relaxed; he had never actually visited the Supervisory Commission before.

Others would rather stay away from the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission than have anything to do with them, but Chen Luo is different. He has nothing to fear if he does nothing wrong.

"Comrade Guofu, you make the arrangements. Now, I'm under your command."

Tian Guofu smiled.

"Alright, then I'll have to show Secretary Chen the intensity of our Supervisory Commission's interrogations!"

With that, Tian Guofu led Chen Luo to the interrogation room.

Ten minutes later, in the interrogation room, where there was originally only one chair, two were temporarily added. Chen Luo and Tian Guofu each sat in a chair, looking at the interrogation table a few meters away. Chen Luo became interested.

"Comrade Guofu, who is the person being interrogated this time?"

It's no wonder Chen Luo was curious; those who could be interrogated by the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission were at least deputy provincial-level officials.

Tian Guofu did not hide anything.

"It is Bai Xiangqun, the vice chairman of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region."

Just as the two finished speaking, the other door opened, and two staff members led Bai Xiangqun in.

Chen Luo sized up the other person. He was around sixty years old, with white hair. Although he didn't look very energetic, the light in his eyes wasn't too dim.

After being forcibly pinned to a chair and handcuffed, the interrogation officially began.

"Bai Xiangqun, you know your own situation. Whether you confess voluntarily or stubbornly resist to the end, it's up to you!"

Tian Guofu didn't waste any words; he was too firm on the matter. The amount of corruption exceeded 100 million yuan, leaving absolutely no room for maneuver.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiangqun raised his head to look at Tian Guofu and then glanced at Chen Luo.

"Governor Chen?"

Chen Luo was stunned upon hearing this.

"You still recognize me?"

Bai Xiangqun nodded and continued, "Governor Chen, who don't you know?"

The youngest ministerial-level official in recent years, I…

Before Bai Xiangqun could continue, Tian Guofu interrupted him, "Alright, just a reminder."

Comrade Chen Luo is no longer working in Guangdi.

Zhong Xuan is the Vice Minister in charge of daily operations, and also the Director of the Cyberspace Administration of China and the State Internet Information Office.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiangqun gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"I forgot, I've been under investigation for several months now, and things have changed so much in just a few months."

"Bai Xiangqun, right? Now that you're here, cooperate with Director Tian's interrogation and confess everything. Be brave enough to admit what you did. You're a man from the Mongolian region, don't be so effeminate."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiangqun fell silent for a moment.

He then nodded.

"It's worth it to have Director Tian personally conduct the interrogation, and to have Governor Chen... no, Minister Chen personally accompany the interrogation."

“I accept all the findings verified by the discipline inspection staff. Inner Mongolia is also a major coal-producing province, and the coal bosses are rolling in money. I was blinded by greed and crossed the line.”

To be honest, I really feel ashamed of my parents' teachings!

Sigh! I'm not afraid of being laughed at by Minister Chen and Director Tian, ​​but when I was a child, China wasn't very wealthy.

My parents would occasionally give my brother and me two yuan to buy a pair of Chifeng sandwiches that cost eight cents each.

It's about this size, about the size of a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger). It's enough for a family of four to eat, and it feels like Chinese New Year.