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

He picked it up and immediately stood up to answer the call.

"Hey, Dad!"

"Ruijin, how has work been going lately? I'm calling you because I have something to tell you."

Sha Ruijin nodded emphatically.

"Dad, please speak, I'm listening!"

"Yes, that's right. An old comrade who has been retired for decades just called me and asked me to do him a small favor, and I agreed."

You know Chen Yanshi, right? He was one of the people who sponsored your education back then.

Upon hearing Chen Yanshi's name, Sha Ruijin's forehead began to sweat.

"Dad, I... I don't mean to disrespect the older comrades, it's just that Chen Yanshi has gone too far."

“I’m not blaming you for this. I know Chen Yanshi, he’s like a stinking rock in a latrine, but I can’t refuse this matter.”

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin first breathed a sigh of relief, and then cautiously inquired.

"Dad, what could be so important to you?"

"It's not a big deal, it's just that we're arranging a deputy director-level position for Chen Yanshi's son, that young comrade Chen Hai."

According to that person, we should try to get the Chen Yanshi family's opinion before making arrangements..."

"I understand, Dad!"

"Okay, I understand. I only have one daughter, and all my political resources will ultimately be left to you. Although I may be a bit strict with you sometimes, it's all for your own good."

Take, for example, the collaboration with the Zhong family.

"Going from governor to party secretary is a big leap. Now that you've gained some advantages, you have to get things done. You also need to get on track with the Zhong family's affairs."

“Okay, Dad, I understand. I’ve already started making arrangements for the Zhong family, it just takes some time.”

"I'm glad you understand. I'll hang up now."

After hanging up the phone, Sha Ruijin looked rather unpleasant. He had just mocked Chen Yanshi last time, and now he had to ask for the other party's opinion to make arrangements. It was infuriating!

Despite their reluctance, the matter still had to be done.

"Xiao Bai, give me Comrade Chen Yanshi's phone number."

As soon as Sha Ruijin spoke, Secretary Bai quickly gave him Chen Yanshi's contact information.

In the empty office, only the phone was ringing...

At Chen Yanshi's home, as his phone rang, Chen Yanshi gently picked it up and answered it on speakerphone.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, this is Sha Ruijin!"

"Oh, it's Secretary Sha!"

Both actors performed quite well, making it seem as if they had never had any conflict.

"Mr. Chen, how have you been feeling lately? How's your recovery going?"

"Sigh, I'm just an old man, nothing special. I've been discharged from the hospital and am at home now. I can handle things gently, but I can't exert any force for the time being."

"I see, then the recovery is going very well!"

"It's alright, it's alright..."

"That's right, Mr. Chen. I think Comrade Chen Hai can't stay at home forever after being dismissed from his post. Although Comrade Chen Hai's private actions have a bad influence, his starting point was good."

Do you think Comrade Chen Hai has any intention of being reinstated? I'd like to hear your advice, Elder Chen!

"Sigh, what advice can I give? But my son Chen Hai is indeed a bit too impulsive. If he continues to work in the political and legal system, he'll probably make more mistakes. I do hope he can take charge of work in the government sector, but... it's a rare opportunity!"

Hearing this, Sha Ruijin was practically cursing. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was asking for an exorbitant amount.

Those in government positions also have to oversee operations; that means the head of a government agency. Each position is crucial, and removing one means replacing several others. The key is that these positions aren't even their own; they can't just be removed at will.

But remembering his father-in-law's instructions, Sha Ruijin finally agreed.

"Mr. Chen, I'll look into this issue further and give you an answer in a couple of days."

"Okay, my Hai Zi isn't in a hurry!"

After hanging up the phone, Sha Ruijin felt that the trouble was endless and complicated. Transferring Chen Hai, who had been dismissed and given a major demerit in the political and legal system, to the government system required first consulting with Governor Liu, and secondly, Chen Luo, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, also needed to be put on hold.

If he were to be transferred to Jingzhou, Li Dakang, the municipal party secretary... well, Li Dakang had just accepted my favor, so I don't need to consider his opinion.

"Ugh! What a hassle!"

As Sha Ruijin was reflecting on this, Chen Luo also received a phone call.

"Hey, Mr. Xu, didn't you just call me a few days ago? You're already missing me again? When I come to Beijing in a while, I'll definitely have a good drink with you!"

"Go away, you brat! Drinking alcohol is like drinking water to me. I'm almost seventy years old, who can outdrink me!"

I'm calling you because I have some good news.

I was just saying I'd ask Vice President Hu for his opinion, but he was initially reluctant to agree.

Just now, Vice President Hu called me. It seems that his father knows Chen Yanshi from your Handong.

Chen Yanshi wants to help his son Chen Hai transfer his job. He is currently in the political and legal system. You are the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. If you don't agree, who would dare to mess around?

"Tsk tsk, I must say you're really lucky, kid. Vice President Hu said that as long as you help his father repay Chen Yanshi's favor, he'll be willing to help with the appointment as the Party Secretary of Lüzhou City. It's basically a sure thing!"

"Like a pillow delivered to someone who's about to fall asleep? Mr. Xu, I understand!"

"Okay, I'll hang up now. You decide what to do!"

Chapter 94 Sleepiness Comes, Sand Provides a Pillow

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo began to think about how to arrange things for Chen Hai. It wouldn't be difficult to transfer him out of the deputy director-level position.

Of course, this only applies within this system.

Cross-system transfers require negotiation and exchange of interests; how can you mess around with other people's territory?

Just then, the red phone on the table rang.

Chen Luo didn't dwell on it any longer and answered the phone.

"Hello, this is Chen Luo!"

"Hello, Secretary Chen, this is Xiaobai!"

"Secretary Bai?"

"Yes, yes, it's me, Secretary Chen. It's like this, Secretary Sha just asked me to call you to ask if you have time. Secretary Sha would like to have a talk with you, Secretary Chen."

Chen Luo glanced at the time on the wall; it was almost time to leave work. He then replied, "Secretary Bai, it's already quite late. If Secretary Sha isn't in a hurry, I'll have time at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

"Okay, I understand, Secretary Chen. Goodbye, Secretary Chen!"

Chen Luo hung up the phone. He didn't know why Secretary Sha wanted to talk to him again, but he would deal with whatever came his way. He had nothing to hide and was not worried.

5:50 p.m.

Chen Luo had already packed her briefcase and was ready to go home looking her best after get off work when the red phone rang again.

Frowning, Chen Luo answered the phone.

"Comrade Chen Luo, you haven't left work yet, have you?"

Upon hearing Sha Ruijin's voice, Chen Luo replied, "It's Secretary Sha! I just finished packing my things and was about to leave work. I'm still at the Provincial Party Committee building."

"Comrade Chen Luo, I originally planned to talk to you again tomorrow, but I plan to conduct an inspection in Lincheng City tomorrow. If you have time, Comrade Chen Luo, let's have a casual meal together after get off work."

"By the way, I'd like to have a chat with Comrade Chen Luo, to exchange ideas. You're a master at managing the economy; Governor Liu highly praises you. As the Provincial Party Secretary, I'd also like to hear your insights on the future development of Handong!"

After thinking about it for a moment, Chen Luo agreed.

"No problem, Secretary Sha!"

"Okay, Comrade Chen Luo, see you downstairs in ten minutes!"

Hearing the phone call end, Chen Luo shook his head helplessly. Although he didn't know what Sha Ruijin was in such a hurry for, Chen Luo also wanted to mention Chen Hai's transfer to Sha Ruijin.

After calling home to tell her he would be home late, Chen Luo went downstairs.

It was exactly 6:00 PM.

Downstairs at the provincial party committee building, other provincial party committee staff members who were leaving get off work one after another greeted Chen Luo with smiles as they came downstairs.

Until Secretary Bai drove up in an ordinary Volkswagen and stopped in front of Chen Luo, the back window rolled down, revealing Sha Ruijin sitting inside.

"Comrade Chen Luo, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Chen Luo returned the smile.

"Secretary Sha, I just came downstairs too."

While the two were talking, Secretary Bai got out of the car and opened the back door for Chen Luo.

"Secretary Chen, please get in the car first!"

"Thank you, Secretary Bai."

Hearing the word "thank you" made Secretary Bai feel even sweeter than if she had eaten candy.

Once in the car, Chen Luo and Sha Ruijin sat in the back, one on each side, both appearing quite relaxed.

"Comrade Chen Luo, speaking of which, we came to Handong together to take up our posts. We usually talk in the office. This is the first time we've sat down and chatted privately like this."

Sha Ruijin seemed to be reminiscing about the past.

But where did these two get their old ties?

“Secretary Sha, you are usually very busy, so it is already quite remarkable that you can have a conversation and exchange of ideas in the office.”

"Speaking of work, Qi Tongwei, the director of the Public Security Bureau in the political and legal system, has been very serious and responsible lately. I just don't know how much Comrade Chen Luo knows about Qi Tongwei."

In private, discussing this kind of content is not sensitive.

As for Secretary Bai still being in the car... neither Chen Luo nor Sha Ruijin acted as if he didn't exist, and Secretary Bai himself was focused on driving the whole time.

"Secretary Sha, I know a little about Qi Tongwei, the director of the Public Security Bureau. Twenty years ago, he was a drug-fighting hero who was shot three times. I heard that he was also the son-in-law of Liang Qunfeng, the former deputy secretary of the provincial party committee and secretary of the political and legal committee of Handong, and was also a student of Secretary Yu Liang."

It's certainly complicated, but one thing is certain: I never judge people based on facts. Qi Tongwei is now willing to cooperate with the political and legal work, and to address internal issues; based on that alone, he's qualified to be the Director of the Public Security Bureau.