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

Do you realize that what you just did, to put it more seriously, constitutes assaulting a police officer?

Li Dakang's words were harsh, and the workers who had calmed down were trembling.

The instant Li Dakang finished speaking, one of the workers, out of fear, dropped his torch and instantly ignited the cotton nearby.

The wind fanned the flames, and the fire spread in an instant.

Seeing this scene, Li Dakang felt as if the sky had fallen.

Chapter 61 Sha Ruijin's Cleverness and Chen Yanshi

"What are you all standing there for? Put out the fire!"

Only after he shouted those words did the workers and police belatedly rush to put out the fire.

The demolition team from Shanshui Group, which was also planning to demolish the site, also temporarily joined in...

Dafeng Factory manufactured cotton textiles, and once the fire started, it was impossible to contain. At this moment, Zheng Xipo, trembling, approached Li Dakang and said, "Secretary Li, there's still a tanker truck full of oil inside the factory..."

Li Dakang, who already felt like the sky was falling, almost fainted after hearing these words.

"What are you waiting for! Get the tanker truck out here!"

At this point, waiting for the fire department to arrive was impossible; the fire was spreading too quickly, and Li Dakang was genuinely afraid that the tanker truck would explode.

Following Li Dakang's instructions, the firefighting team took the lead and advanced towards the warehouse where the tanker truck was located.

Wang Wenge was the first to rush into the fire from the crowd. The flames engulfed him. A minute later, the tanker truck roared out of the warehouse. Wang Wenge was unconscious in the driver's seat, his body covered in burn marks.

The fire was growing larger and larger, and it was impossible for them to put it out on their own. Li Dakang decisively ordered everyone to evacuate.

Standing outside the Dafeng factory, watching the raging fire, the workers were all in tears. About ten minutes later, Jingzhou firefighters arrived at the scene and began to extinguish the fire.

When the ambulance arrived, after putting Wang Wenge, who had the most severe burns, into the ambulance, everyone realized that Chen Yanshi had unknowingly fallen unconscious on the sandbags at the factory gate.

Everyone was so focused on putting out the fire that no one really noticed Chen Yanshi's injuries...

Ambulances came one after another, carrying firefighters, workers, and demolition crew members, all of whom had burns of varying degrees and needed to be taken to the hospital for treatment.

Li Dakang was still directing the firefighting efforts on site. The flames illuminated the sky over Guangming District, and the fire was not completely extinguished until the next morning.

Li Dakang, who hadn't slept all night, was exhausted like a dog.

The fire at Dafeng Factory didn't just burn in Guangming District; it spread to the entire Handong Provincial Party Committee!

Chen Luo had just arrived at his office in the morning when his secretary, Liu Mingyu, reported the situation to him.

Logically, the report should have been made last night, but since there were no casualties at Dafeng Factory and Li Dakang was busy directing the firefighting efforts, the matter was delayed until this morning.

Chen Luo was surprised by this result.

First, the fire at Dafeng Factory was quite large; two-thirds of the factory was burned down. Second, regarding casualties, more than a dozen people suffered only minor burns, one person suffered severe burns, and Chen Yanshi suffered fractures in both arms, which were negligible.

No one died. This matter is serious in some ways, but not so serious in others; the underlying relationships are quite complex.

Also in Sha Ruijin's office, when Sha Ruijin learned of this news, he already had a plan in mind.

"Secretary Sha, Comrade Chen Yanshi refused to leave during the conflict. When the police tried to take him away to prevent the old comrade from being in danger, the workers rushed forward to fight for him, resulting in Comrade Chen Yanshi fracturing both arms."

Secretary Bai's words were quite clever, and Sha Ruijin's lips even curled up slightly upon hearing the news.

"This Chen Yanshi, I heard, has been retired for more than ten years but still occasionally interferes in the work of the procuratorate. It is jokingly called the Second Procuratorate of Handong."

The older comrades really care!

"Xiao Bai, please arrange a time for me. This afternoon I'll go to the hospital to visit Comrade Chen Yanshi, who was injured, and the worker who rushed into the fire and drove the tanker truck out."

"Yes, Secretary Sha!"

Secretary Bai went to make the arrangements.

But this doesn't mean the matter at Dafeng Factory is over. Standing by the window, Sha Ruijin murmured to himself.

"Dafeng Factory...Shanshui Group...Ha!"

1:50 PM.

Sha Ruijin arrived at the First People's Hospital of Jingzhou City.

First, they visited Comrade Wang Wenge in his hospital room, and then they went to Chen Yanshi's hospital room.

Before even entering the ward, standing outside the door, Sha Ruijin could hear the conversation inside.

"Dad, what were you meddling in last night?"

Now look what's happened! Both arms are broken. At your age, won't you need at least six months of rest to recover?"

While feeding his father porridge, Chen Hai complained about Chen Yanshi's behavior.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yanshi first sighed.

"How could I have known things would turn out this way?"

It's all that ingrate Sha Ruijin's fault!

It wasn't him who told Li Dakang to take me away last night, so why would the workers rush up and snatch me away?

If I had known, I wouldn't have sent any part of my salary to support his education, even if it meant feeding the dogs!

"Dad, please say less..."

Sha Ruijin, who was standing at the door, overheard the entire conversation between Chen Yanshi and his son, and his face turned extremely grim.

Secretary Bai, who was carrying fruit nearby, pretended not to hear.

Taking a deep breath, Sha Ruijin pushed open the door.

"Old Chen, I've come to see you!"

Sha Ruijin flashed his signature smile, as if he hadn't heard anything at all, while Chen Yanshi and Chen Hai were startled.

Chen Yanshi, realizing what was happening, didn't say anything and just lay on the hospital bed with his eyes closed.

Sha Ruijin didn't care.

"Old Chen, you're already so old, yet you still join the workers at Dafeng Factory in making a fuss. If the judgment is unreasonable, you can simply appeal to the High Court for a retrial."

"Confrontation and infighting—this isn't the 70s or 80s anymore. You say you can't forget these habits?"

These words were tantamount to indirectly criticizing Chen Yanshi for meddling in other people's business, and Chen Yanshi didn't know how to refute them.

His body trembled slightly, and even his face turned red.

This is from anger...

Sha Ruijin wasn't done yet; he continued to output.

"Mr. Chen, although you were unable to help the workers this time, our provincial committee is grateful for your helpfulness."

After all, you injured both arms because of this, right? You'll need to rest for about six months, won't you?

I propose that, once you are discharged from the hospital, Elder Chen, our Handong Provincial Party Committee should suggest that the Publicity Department post your story of being injured while risking your life to help workers fight for their interests on the official website, so that young people can learn from your courage!

Secretary Bai, who was standing to the side, could hardly contain her laughter.

This isn't promoting Chen Yanshi; it's a direct social death!

Chen Yanshi was no fool either. Enraged, he glared at Sha Ruijin.

Seeing this, Sha Ruijin chuckled and said, "It seems that you are very satisfied with my suggestion, Elder Chen, because you have become more energetic."

That's all for now. I'll come see you again when I have time.

After speaking, Sha Ruijin got up and left. Secretary Bai put down the fruit and followed him out of the ward.

"Sha Ruijin!"

Chen Yanshi gritted his teeth and spat out those three words.

The depth of the resentment in their voice sent chills down Chen Hai's spine.

After leaving the hospital, Sha Ruijin was in a great mood. The depression he had been feeling these past few days had vanished, and the pleasant feeling made him walk with a lighter step.

Upon returning to the provincial party committee, Secretary Bai, following Sha Ruijin's instructions, immediately made a phone call to Hou Liangping, the director of the anti-corruption bureau of the procuratorate.

Hou Liangping has been getting used to his job for a few weeks now; it's time to unleash this weapon!

Chapter 62 I love my teacher, but I love truth more.

At that moment, Hou Liangping was still studying discipline and rules in the office of Ji Changming, the chief prosecutor of the procuratorate.

Just then, the phone rang.

Sitting in his office chair, Ji Changming glanced at Hou Liangping sitting on the sofa and said, "Answer the phone when it rings."

Hou Liangping nodded, saying it was a self-criticism and study, but in reality, Ji Changming had never really cared about Hou Liangping. These disciplinary decisions he made were for Chen Luo's benefit. If things really got serious, Ji Changming was afraid that he might accidentally receive a call from Zhong Xiaoai in Beijing.

Who told Hou Liangping to be so stingy?

As soon as the call connected, Secretary Bai's voice came through.

"Hello, is this Director Hou Liangping?"

"I am Bai Jingwen, Director of the First Secretariat Division of the Provincial Party Committee General Office. Secretary Sha wants to speak with you about something."

Secretary Bai's words sounded very official, but when Hou Liangping heard them, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

After subtly turning on the speakerphone, Hou Liangping replied, "Secretary Bai, you said Secretary Sha wants to talk to me? He wants to hear my work report?"

Secretary Bai paused for a moment, then frowned.

But I still patiently explained.

"Yes, Director Hou. Secretary Sha will be available in an hour. Please come to the Provincial Party Committee as soon as possible."

After saying that, Secretary Bai hung up the phone.

Ji Changming heard everything clearly throughout the entire process.

And that's exactly the result Hou Liangping wanted.

After hanging up the phone, Hou Liangping smiled and looked at Ji Changming, saying helplessly, "Old Ji, could I end my self-criticism and study session a little earlier? Secretary Sha wants to talk to me and hear my work report."

Ji Changming gave Hou Liangping a deep look.