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

Chen Luo did not reply to Gao Yuliang, but looked at Tian Guofu and said, "Secretary Guofu, you are the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Tell me, is what Secretary Yuliang said reasonable?"

Looking at Chen Luo's calm face, Tian Guofu glanced at the still silent Sha Ruijin and a vague guess formed in his mind.

"Secretary Chen, what Secretary Yuliang said is just a guess, and this guess has not been confirmed at present."

However! Comrade Chen Yanshi is a veteran of the revolution and the political and legal system, having worked in the procuratorate for over a decade.

Even if you don't know the value of the flowers and birds someone gave you, you just accept them...

There seem to be some problems as well.

Tian Guofu's words were as good as saying nothing at all.

The atmosphere became somewhat delicate. After listening to Tian Guofu's account, Gao Yuliang responded again: "Secretary Guofu's words are quite accurate. There are definitely problems, but it is still lacking in evidence to describe it as bribery. If it was just an accidental acceptance without knowing its value, Comrade Chen Yanshi could have handed it over to the Discipline Inspection Commission and given a serious warning."

Chen Luo remained calm until Gao Yuliang's next words completely changed his mind.

"Comrade Chen Luo, next time we should investigate such issues more thoroughly. If it is true, as we suspect, that Comrade Chen Yanshi was unaware of the value of these flowers and birds and accepted them as ordinary gifts, then such a thing would not be good for the reputation of this veteran comrade."

"Secretary Yuliang!"

The work of the political and legal system emphasizes seeking truth from facts!

Your words are merely speculation, not evidence! It is a fact that Chen Yanshi accepted flowers and birds. As for whether he knew their value, I think it's perfectly reasonable to describe it as bribery. Chen Yanshi is not a political novice who knows nothing; he is a veteran of the political and legal system with decades of experience!

If we follow Secretary Yuliang's assumptions, those officials who accepted bribes could easily claim that they were unaware they were receiving real money, treating it merely as training vouchers and copper coins!

"Does Secretary Yuliang think this is a good opportunity to open up?"

For a moment, Gao Yuliang was stunned.

At the same time, Tian Guofu immediately followed up with the output after receiving a clear signal!

"Secretary Chen is absolutely right!"

We cannot make such a mistake; we cannot turn a blind eye just because Chen Yanshi is a veteran revolutionary!

At this point in the discussion, Sha Ruijin had no choice but to speak up.

"The results of the investigation are already very clear: whether Chen Yanshi knew about its value or not, he had already violated the regulations."

However, given the advanced age of this veteran comrade, our provincial party committee must consider the potential impact. I propose that the provincial discipline inspection commission intervene to investigate, requiring Comrade Chen Yanshi to surrender all the flower and bird products he received, and issuing a public reprimand so that other retired comrades can learn from this example!

Chen Luo agreed with this statement.

"Secretary Sha is absolutely right, I support the provincial party committee's decision!"

The decision was ultimately passed unanimously.

The proposed solution wasn't particularly drastic, but Chen Yanshi's pride, which he valued most, was completely shattered this time.

After the meeting, Chen Luo first called Ji Changming to inform him of the provincial party committee's handling of the matter before going home.

When Ji Changming learned of this news, he was not very satisfied, but he also knew that handling Chen Yanshi in this way was already a great success. He issued a public reprimand!

This completely destroyed the reputation that Chen Yanshi had built up over a lifetime, and it also allowed him to vent his anger.

Hou Liangping was the most dissatisfied. The evidence he had painstakingly collected would have sent an ordinary cadre to jail long ago, but Chen Yanshi resisted too much.

"Old man, you can't hide forever. We'll see what happens!"

Almost two hours after the meeting ended, staff from the Discipline Inspection Commission arrived at Chen Yanshi's home with evidence and sealed it off, taking away Chen Yanshi and his flower and bird products.

The official announcement was released at 9 p.m. that evening.

The retired cadre Chen Yanshi was criticized for accepting gifts indiscriminately, and he was not released to go home until 10:30 p.m.

The scene at Chen Yanshi's home was quite interesting.

When Wang Fuzhen returned from her stroll, she heard from her neighbors that her husband had been taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission. She tried calling her son but no one answered. In the end, Wang Fuzhen could only turn to her neighbor, Huang Weimin, for help.

Huang Weimin didn't hesitate and made phone calls one after another to find out about Chen Yanshi. When Huang Weimin learned the reason why Chen Yanshi had been taken away, he almost burst out laughing.

Especially after the official announcement at 9 p.m., Huang Weimin started to smear Chen Yanshi in various ways. Although it was smear, it was all based on facts. The two talked like this until 10:30 p.m. when Chen Yanshi opened the door.

Chen Yanshi, already feeling incredibly depressed, opened the door to find his wife and his rival Huang Weimin sitting close together chatting. The feeling of being betrayed instantly surged into his heart, mixed with the grievances of being punished by the Discipline Inspection Commission, causing Chen Yanshi's anger to soar.

"Huang Weimin, Wang Fuzhen, what are you doing!"

The angry rebuke stunned both Wang Fuzhen and Huang Weimin.

Upon seeing Chen Yanshi, Wang Fuzhen burst into tears of joy. She was genuinely afraid that her husband would end up in jail. Huang Weimin, on the other hand, looked at Chen Yanshi with a mocking gaze.

"Tsk tsk tsk, impressive, Lao Chen. You got away with accepting bribes of nearly a million, only receiving an official reprimand. Now I truly believe you have a close relationship with Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin!"

Huang Weimin's provocation caused Chen Yanshi to lose his mind, ruining the reputation he valued most in his life.

Even when Wang Fuzhen tried to pull him away, Chen Yanshi forcefully shook her off.

"Wang Fuzhen! Get out of here! Did I say I didn't want to associate with Huang Yaoshi? Do you look down on me now? Are you going to elope with Huang Yaoshi?!"

Wang Fuzhen was stunned for a moment.

Her gaze was fixed on Chen Yanshi, as if she were only now recognizing him.

With a slap, Wang Fuzhen's hand landed on Chen Yanshi's face.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Weimin and I are both in our seventies and eighties, and you're still being paranoid!"

"What are you doing? Stop arguing! It's a good thing you're out now. Old Chen, don't be jealous. Fuzhen and I just treat each other like brother and sister."

"Get out!"

In an instant, Huang Weimin also got angry. He was trying to give you good advice, but you didn't appreciate it.

"Hmph! If you're so capable, then don't take bribes. You're corrupt yourself, yet you have the nerve to be suspicious and throw tantrums? I'm indulging your bad habits!"

Huang Weimin left with his hands behind his back, while Chen Yanshi trembled and his face contorted upon hearing this.

His breathing became increasingly rapid, and he collapsed to the ground with a loud thud!

Chapter 130 Brothers Turn Against Each Other, Details of Tazhai

Half an hour later, at the First People's Hospital of Jingzhou City.

With Huang Weimin's help, Wang Fuzhen slowly sat down on a chair in the aisle.

"Fuzhen, your husband Chen's temperament is no good. He already has high blood pressure. If he hadn't been brought in in time, he could have suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. If that had happened, even a miracle wouldn't have been able to save him!"

Wang Fuzhen shook her head wearily.

"Brother Weimin, thank you for your trouble."

"Hey, why are you being so polite with me? We've been neighbors since we were kids. I'll help if I can. But after your old Chen is discharged from the hospital, you should advise him not to be too stubborn, especially with young people. Let them handle things themselves."

I've heard the real reason Old Chen was taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission is because he frequently smears the current director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Hou Liangping, behind his back. Hou has a powerful background and is petty. Why bother?

Wang Fuzhen fell silent upon hearing this.

Huang Weimin could tell from Wang Fuzhen's expression that she hadn't listened to him.

"Some people, once you've offended them, you should just crush them! Don't drag things out and cause trouble for yourself. That's all I have to say. You can think about it yourselves. I'm leaving now."

Huang Weimin slowly got up and left, leaving Wang Fuzhen alone outside the ward.

At 12:30 a.m., after the news of Chen Yanshi's case from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection reached the Jingzhou Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, Lü Liang also received a notice from his superiors to end the investigation into Chen Hai.

As soon as Chen Hai stepped out of the Discipline Inspection Commission's gate, he pulled out his phone and found countless missed calls. After calling back, Chen Hai learned that his father had been hospitalized. He immediately took a taxi and rushed to the hospital.

Chen Hai arrived at the hospital at 1 a.m.

Pushing open the ward door, Chen Hai saw his father lying on the bed, pale and unconscious, while his mother sat in a chair with a blank stare. This scene deeply pierced Chen Hai's heart.

"mom!"

Chen Hai called out to Wang Fuzhen loudly, and when he turned around and saw that it was his son Wang Fuzhen, he felt reassured and quickly got up to take Chen Hai's hand.

"Hai Zi, where have you been these past few days? I've been calling you but no one's answering, your dad..."

After listening to his mother's account, Chen Hai was filled with regret. He hadn't been by his parents' side when such an important event happened. He was an unfilial son!

"Mom, who investigated my dad?"

"It's Hou Liangping!"

Upon hearing that name again, Chen Hai's eyes widened in fury, turning bloodshot and radiating a chilling aura.

Personal hatred escalated to the family level, and Chen Hai's suppressed desire for revenge completely erupted. While Hou Liangping was familiar with him, Chen Hai was well aware of Hou Liangping's background.

"I swear I will not be a man if I do not avenge my father!"

With a vow made in his heart, Chen Hai's seed of revenge has taken root, sprouted, and grown into a towering tree.

At nine o'clock on Saturday morning, Chen Luo set off with his family to Luzhou. The two little ones were already on holiday, and since Chen Luo's main work location was in Luzhou, the family decided to stay there for two months.

On the Beijing-Lv Expressway, Chen Luo was driving at a steady speed when his phone rang.

Zhang Nian picked up Chen Luo's phone, glanced at it, and said, "It's Director Qi calling. Should we answer it?"

Chen Luo nodded, "Answer!"

Zhang Nian pressed the answer button and then turned on speakerphone.

Good morning, Secretary Chen!

"Director Qi, please speak."

Chen Luo's reply was concise and clear.

"That's right, Secretary Chen. Our provincial department has thoroughly investigated the situation in Tazhai Village, Dongshan City!"

Almost every household in the village of several thousand people is involved in drug production. The ringleader is Lin Yaodong, the eldest son of the Lin clan in Tazhai Village. Currently, our provincial public security department has begun to mobilize its forces.

Secretary Chen, if possible, our provincial department hopes to receive assistance from the armed police or even the military to strive for a perfect resolution to this major drug manufacturing and trafficking case!

After listening to Qi Tongwei's report, Chen Luo thought for a moment and then gave a direct reply.

"All of that is fine, I'll negotiate. When does your provincial department plan to take action?"

"Three days later!"

"Three days?"

"Yes, Secretary Chen. We have received information that Tazhai Village will be delivering a shipment of drugs in three days. This is a good time to make the arrest. Moreover, the investigation team has been in Dongshan for quite some time now. If we continue to delay, I am afraid it will arouse the suspicion of Tazhai Village."

"Okay, three days it is. I will report to the Provincial Party Committee immediately. You wait for further notice."