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

Huang Yao was stunned for a moment, looking at Lu Yike with some disbelief, scrutinizing her carefully for a long time.

"Don't you believe me?"

Lu Yike smiled, then took out her ID and displayed it prominently in front of Huang Yao.

"We are destined to meet. I came to Jinghai this time to conduct a secret investigation to see if there are any wrongful convictions, criminal gangs, or injustices in law enforcement and public security."

Everything is normal now, especially the charitable work of Qiangsheng Group. There are no such kind-hearted bosses in other cities.

The investigation is almost over. I never expected to run into you; it feels like fate. Let's exchange contact information. Call me if you need anything. I can't promise anything else, but in Handong, as long as you're not breaking the law, I'll protect you!

Lu Yike perfectly portrayed the demeanor of a privileged young master, or rather, it was a natural performance.

"Sister Lu, are you leaving?"

Huang Yao felt a little flustered.

"Yes, there's not much to investigate in Jinghai. I plan to go to Lincheng for a secret investigation in a while. I heard the mine owners there are incredibly arrogant!"

Huang Yao suddenly looked up and stared intently at Lu Yike.

"Sister Lu, if there really is a criminal gang entrenched in Lincheng, and even high-ranking officials of the Lincheng Municipal Government are involved, would you dare to investigate?"

"Ha, a high-ranking official? Before I was transferred to the Political and Legal Affairs Commission's Supervision Office, I was the deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province. Let alone a bureau-level cadre, even a deputy provincial-level cadre could be directly contacted by our Secretary Chen if they violated discipline or the law!"

"Secretary Chen?"

"Yes! Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission!"

Our Secretary Chen has a lot of influence and a strong sense of Party principles. Not to mention the violations of discipline and law by deputy provincial-level officials, even those of higher-ranking officials can be reported to the capital by Secretary Chen!

My confidence comes from Secretary Chen!

By this point, the coffee was almost gone.

"Alright, it's getting late, I have to go back to Jingzhou. Just give me a call if you need anything."

After saying that, Lu Yike got up and made to leave.

Despite appearing calm, Lu Yike's heart was in her throat, and her palms were sweating. If she failed, it would be tantamount to prematurely leaking the investigation team's information.

Huang Yao finally made up her mind.

"Sister Lu! Wait a minute!"

In an instant, Lu Yike felt immense joy!

It may not be visible on the surface.

"Is there anything else, Huang Yao?"

Huang Yao glanced around; there were only the two of them in the entire coffee shop at the moment.

"Sister Lu, I am the accountant of Qiangsheng Group, and also the adopted daughter of Chairman Gao Qiqiang. You have been fooled by the superficial appearance of Qiangsheng Group. They are the mafia!"

Once the breach is opened, the truth will naturally be revealed.

After Huang Yao finished speaking, Lu Yike patted her on the back.

"It's alright. You mean Gao Qiqiang's main backers are Zhao Lidong, the mayor of Jinghai City? And Meng Dehai, the director of the Jinghai City Public Security Bureau?"

"Not only that, Gao Qiqiang also built a high-end nursing home for the elderly to use for free, but his ultimate goal was to gain Huang Lao's trust."

"Elder Huang?"

"Yes, the former Minister of Organization of Handong Province!"

Lu Yike nodded.

"Huang Yao, if what you've said is true, then rest assured, no matter who it is, I, Lu Yi, guarantee you that anyone who violates discipline, breaks the law, or commits a crime will be brought to justice!"

"Sister Lu, I have evidence, including recordings and account information related to Qiangsheng Group's bribery of Zhao Lidong and others."

"Great! This would be even better!"

Gao Qiqiang, at home, could never have imagined that his caution and prudence would be completely futile.

Around 2 PM, Lu Yike obtained Huang Yao's evidence and information about her account.

The investigation team began intensive verification.

Huang Yao, on the other hand, went back to work at the company as if nothing had happened.

By evening, the investigation team had essentially confirmed the evidence of bribery against Zhao Lidong and other officials in Jinghai City, and at the same time, there was a breakthrough in the evidence of crimes committed by the Qiangsheng Group as revealed in the recording.

9:50 p.m.

The Provincial Party Committee compound in Handong.

Chen Luo and his wife Zhang Nian had just put their two children to sleep and were about to do something intimate when the phone rang.

"Ahem, honey, wait a minute..."

Seeing his wife's resentful look, Chen Luo quickly answered the phone.

"Hey, Comrade Lu Yike."

"Secretary Chen, the investigation into the Qiangsheng Group in Jinghai City has yielded results..."

After listening to Lu Yike's brief report, Chen Luo gave the final instructions: "Okay, I understand. Your investigation team should continue to dig deeper into the evidence of Qiangsheng Group's illegal activities."

I will report this to the provincial party committee tomorrow. No matter who is involved, we will investigate thoroughly!

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo smiled broadly.

Yes, double happiness! Looking at his wife, he mounted his horse and slept on!

Chapter 67 Hou Liangping: A Man Who Repays Kindness with Enmity

Early the next morning.

Chen Luo rubbed his kidneys, realizing that his strength was far inferior to what it was ten years ago.

Upon arriving at the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary Liu Mingyu had already arranged a time for the report.

9:40.

The small conference room of the Provincial Party Committee.

There were three people who came: Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin, Deputy Provincial Party Secretary Gao Yuliang, and Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Tian Guofu, plus Chen Luo, making a total of four.

In fact, Governor Liu and Chen Luo had also called to inform him, but Governor Liu was busy with government work and was unwilling to come. He simply said that it would be handled lightly according to Party discipline and regulations.

"Secretary Sha, Secretary Yuliang, Secretary Guofu, the investigation results of Comrade Lu Yike of Jinghai City have confirmed that Zhao Lidong, Deputy Secretary and Mayor of Jinghai City, and Meng Dehai, Deputy Mayor and Director of Public Security Bureau of Jinghai City, have long acted as a protective umbrella for Jinghai Qiangsheng Group, provided protection, and accepted bribes, etc."

It even involved Huang Limin, the retired former member of the Standing Committee of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and Minister of Organization.

However, it's likely that Old Huang was merely being used by Gao Qiqiang; whether he directly intervened and provided protection requires further investigation.

After Chen Luo finished speaking, the people present visibly gasped. This was systemic corruption that had gone unnoticed for over a decade.

Sha Ruijin was the first to express his opinion.

"Comrade Chen Luo, thank you for your hard work in the investigation team. The joint investigation team has done a great job. Such vicious corruption needs to be thoroughly investigated!"

Officials who violate discipline and the law must be dealt with seriously!

Gao Yuliang followed closely behind.

"Comrade Chen Luo, I would like to add something. We must resolutely investigate cadres who violate discipline and the law, but shouldn't we also pay attention to the impact? We shouldn't make too much of a fuss and cause local unrest."

Chen Luo smiled and nodded.

"Secretary Sha, Secretary Yuliang, your opinions are very valuable. We must investigate, but the methods and approaches are very important. We can't do it like making an American blockbuster."

Thus, Secretary Guofu and I personally made a trip to Jinghai, ostensibly to inspect the work, but in reality, we would hold a meeting at Shuanghui afterwards.

Minimize the impact as much as possible.

Tian Guofu, standing to the side, felt somewhat helpless. He hadn't even agreed yet, but he was already being arranged for this. However, he was only helpless; he was still happy inside. Arresting Zhao Lidong, a full-fledged department-level cadre, and Meng Dehai, a deputy department-level cadre, were both achievements for him!

"Yes, this plan is good. Secretary Guofu can secretly accompany you to Jinghai."

By the way, the name Zhao Lidong is quite interesting. Our former Party Secretary of Handong was named Zhao Lichun, which means spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Is there any connection between them?

Sha Ruijin smiled faintly, his meaning quite clear: he wanted to make a fuss about it.

"Secretary Sha, there is currently no contact. Former Secretary Zhao Lichun is a native of Jingzhou, while Zhao Lidong is from Jinghai. Perhaps they are just people of the same surname and generation, it's just a coincidence."

It was, in fact, a coincidence.

If Zhao Lidong is really Zhao Lichun's relative, then why would he stay in Jinghai and not be able to leave?

They were promoted a long time ago.

Sha Ruijin was just asking casually; he himself had this basic judgment.

"Alright, since a resolution has been reached, then we'll trouble Comrade Chen Luo and Comrade Guo Fu to make the trip."

"No problem!" ×2

After the meeting, Chen Luo and Tian Guofu left together.

The two walked together, and naturally, they talked quite a bit.

"Secretary Chen, our Discipline Inspection Commission is somewhat ashamed. It would have been one thing if we hadn't discovered the problems with the cadres in Jinghai, but the key point is that your Political and Legal Affairs Commission's investigation team found the problems as soon as they went down there."

well!"

Chen Luo shook his head after hearing this.

“Secretary Guofu, this is normal. You’ve only been in Handong for less than a year, while the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Jinghai City has been rooted in Jinghai for more than ten years. It’s very common for local officials to turn a blind eye to things.”

"Secretary Chen is right. Cadres like this cannot continue to stay in Jinghai. It's true that they haven't violated any discipline or laws, but they are still inactive. Yes, they must be replaced!"

The two essentially decided during their conversation that the career of the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Jinghai City would come to an end.

This is power!

Jingzhou Public Security Bureau.

In the interrogation room, looking at Cai Chenggong who seemed completely unfazed, Zhao Donglai felt a headache coming on.

Cai Chenggong was caught last night. Zhao Donglai originally planned to interrogate him personally to get him to explain the share pledge, but Cai Chenggong just wouldn't talk.

He even kept insisting on meeting Hou Liangping, the head of the anti-corruption bureau.