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

"Girl, you can just sit down. You've come all this way to Grandpa's place, how can I let you do anything?"

Grandpa doesn't have any drinks for young people, only tea given to him by old friends, which he keeps in his office.

Normally, there's no one I can sit down and have tea with.

You've come at the perfect time. Chat with Grandpa and have some tea. Old people just love being around people, so please don't mind me talking too much.

Chapter 552 The Ma Family's Scoundrel Grandson

"Grandpa Li, of course I won't mind."

Like my dad, you're always busy with work, and others don't even have a chance to see you, let alone Grandpa Li, who personally made tea for me. I feel so embarrassed.

As he spoke, Chen Zhengxi's tone became obedient.

Seeing this scene, Secretary Li's heart almost melted. Although he also had a granddaughter, Li Xinyue's personality was completely different from Chen Zhengxi's, and she would never behave so obediently.

In addition, Li Xinyue has been quite independent since childhood. Her relationship with her family can only be described as normal interaction; she is not overly close to them, nor does she know how to act coquettishly or coax them...

"Zhengxi, don't be shy, we're all family. By the way, you came to the Discipline Inspection Commission to see Comrade Jia Renli, right?"

Chen Zhengxi nodded obediently.

"Yes, Grandpa Li, I've run into some trouble recently, and my dad suggested I come to Uncle Jia to help me."

"Oh? What matter absolutely requires Comrade Renli to resolve?"

Secretary Li also became interested and asked curiously.

"Grandpa Li, I..."

Seeing Chen Zhengxi's hesitant expression, Secretary Li waved his hand and said, "Girl, you've already called me grandpa. If you're in trouble, do you think grandpa will just stand by and watch?"

"Well... okay, Grandpa Li, here's the thing. Recently, a few second-generation officials around my age have been buzzing in my ear, trying to get me to join them in setting up a non-private equity foundation."

In their words, as long as I join this foundation, I will receive millions in dividends every month.

I told my dad about this, and he said it was a new type of bribery and corruption, and a way to buy and sell official positions.

Donghai is busy with work and can't find the time, so he asked me to contact Uncle Jia and give him the list of these people, saying that Uncle Jia would help me handle it.

Upon hearing this, Secretary Li frowned slightly.

Just by hearing his name, I knew what it was. These people actually wanted to drag Chen Zhengxi into this mess and use this opportunity to get close to Chen Luo?

"Girl, aren't you tempted? That's millions every month!"

Secretary Li smiled faintly, staring into Chen Zhengxi's eyes. However, Chen Zhengxi genuinely looked down on him, without any pretense. His clear eyes showed rejection as he shook his head and said, "Grandpa Li, there's no such thing as a free lunch. These people won't give me money for no reason. They must want to get things done through me and my dad."

I'm not stupid. Besides, I don't usually have a habit of extravagant spending. A few thousand yuan a month is enough for my living expenses.

I have more than enough royalties from my own novels to spend, so I don't need these people to give me money.

Besides, even if I like money, I can just ask my mom. Although I don't know the exact amount of my family's assets, I probably couldn't spend it all in ten lifetimes.

Secretary Li, who was enjoying his tea, almost choked on his tea when he heard this. Indeed, with the wealth that Chen Luo and his wife possessed, why would they need to accept bribes?

"Girl, you're so honest..."

"Ahem, Grandpa Li, I like to tell the truth..."

"Haha, okay, Grandpa loves to hear the truth too."

However, your Uncle Jia is not at the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection these past few days; he's on an inspection tour of local areas. Do you have the list of names on the list?

Although your Uncle Jia isn't here, Grandpa isn't too busy lately, so he can help you out of this mess.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhengxi scratched his head.

He said somewhat apologetically, "Grandpa Li, you're so busy with work, isn't this too much trouble for you?"

"No trouble at all, it's just a quick thing."

“Okay, Grandpa Li, here is the list, and it also includes the titles of these people’s elders.”

As he spoke, Chen Zhengxi handed the notebook to Secretary Li.

After taking a look, Secretary Li's expression grew increasingly cold.

The elders of these people in the notebook are all important figures; none of them are not centrally managed cadres.

"Those little bastards!"

After finishing his tirade, Secretary Li picked up the red phone on the table and dialed directly.

"Hello! Is this the General Office of the Central Committee? Connect me to Comrade Ma Xingguo from Xinjiang Province. Yes, let him answer the phone personally!"

Chen Zhengxi remained obediently seated, listening intently with his ears perked up.

Two minutes later, the phone was called back.

Secretary Li answered the call, his face grim!

"Secretary Li, the comrades from the General Office of the Central Committee said you wanted to see me?"

"Comrade Xingguo, there's something I really need to talk to you about!"

Upon hearing this tone, Ma Xingguo on the other end of the phone instantly became cautious and swallowed hard.

"Secretary Li, please speak, I'm listening!"

"Comrade Xingguo, your rank is not low, and the benefits the organization gives you are not bad, right?"

"Secretary Li...I..."

"Comrade Xingguo, our cadres should learn to restrain their children and grandchildren when they reach a certain level, but on this issue, Comrade Xingguo, you do not seem to have taken it seriously."

The organization is already very dissatisfied with your son and daughter's situation. How many outrageous things have they done in your name?

Don't pretend you didn't know!

Now they're even more unscrupulous!

Your grandson actually swaggered up to Comrade Chen Luo's daughter and asked her and your grandson, those little bastards, to set up some kind of foundation.

They even guaranteed a monthly dividend of 18 million.

Comrade Xingguo, whether you knew about it or not, this matter is extremely serious. The organization's tolerance has its limits; please do not test those limits!

These words were a clear statement of stance, a blatant warning, and Ma Xingguo on the other end of the phone was sweating profusely.

He was genuinely unaware of what his grandson had done.

"Secretary Li, I apologize to you and the organization. I failed to discipline my grandson properly. Please rest assured, I will make that little bastard come back right now and will definitely discipline him severely!"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Li opened his mouth, but swallowed the words that were about to come out.

He had already reminded him, and there was no obligation for him to emphasize it again. However, it was clear that Ma Xingguo was only concerned about the trouble his grandson had caused and did not take his own children's affairs seriously.

"Alas! Good advice is useless against a damned devil!"

Secretary Li simply stopped reminding him.

"Comrade Xingguo, I hope you're not just saying this for show..."

After saying that, Secretary Li hung up the phone before the other party could say anything more.

"Grandpa Li... have I... caused you any trouble?"

Chen Zhengxi asked the question somewhat cautiously.

After all, Grandpa Li's expression was clearly displeased just now.

Chen Zhengxi's words softened Secretary Li's expression.

"Girl, this has nothing to do with you. It's all old news. Some people always think that because they're in a high position, the organization will turn a blind eye and let them run wild."

Little did they know they were dancing on a knife's edge. Everyone's patience has its limits, and organizations are no exception. If they don't know how to restrain themselves, then we have to help them save face!

"Grandpa Li, I don't quite understand..."

"Hahaha, silly girl, you don't need to understand. Keep going, we've only solved one, there are still six left!"

Chapter 553 Secretary Li, the Overbearing Power

After saying that, Secretary Li picked up the phone on the table again and asked a colleague from the General Office of the Central Committee to transfer him to another call.

Soon, the second call came back.

"Good afternoon, Secretary Li!"

"Comrade Chaoliang, there's no need for greetings. I'm calling you because there's something I need to ask you!"

"Secretary Li, please speak!"

"Comrade Chao Liang, I can understand your love for the younger generation, but excessive pampering is not good. To be frank, your grandson has been harassing Comrade Chen Luo's daughter lately."

You should know what a foundation is, since you let Comrade Chen Luo's daughter invest in it. Whether you knew about it or not, this kind of thing is very bad!

You are a retired cadre and the director of the State Administration for Market Regulation. As a supervisor and enforcer, you should set an example and restrain your children and grandchildren!

"The disciplinary committee and I need an explanation from you regarding this matter!"

After saying that, Secretary Li hung up the phone without giving anyone a chance. He then did the same to the other five people.

After finishing the call, Chen Zhengxi stood obediently beside Secretary Li, picking up the teapot to pour tea for him.

"Grandpa Li, please have some tea!"

"Okay, girl, the call is over. Don't worry, these guys definitely won't bother you again!"

Chen Zhengxi nodded emphatically.

"Thank you, Grandpa Li!"

"Oh, why are you thanking me, Grandpa? Besides, the situation you raised should be taken seriously!"

Chen Zhengxi was very sensible; he sat for another half hour before leaving the Discipline Inspection Commission building.

In the evening, in a courtyard house in the west of the city, which belonged to Lin Chaoliang, the director of the Municipal Market Supervision Bureau.

At this moment, Lin Chaoliang sat upright in the armchair, one hand holding the chair and the other holding a whip, his face gloomy.

In the courtyard, the other members of the Lin family looked tense, staring at the gate, hesitant to speak.