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Chu Zhongzhou nodded slightly, picked up a pen, and began to write: "What relatives? Be more specific."
Lin Yunfei slowly began to speak, and said in a deep voice, "Zhou Yunqi's mother, Li Guihua, is the younger sister of Dong Guohua, the executive deputy district head."
"In other words, they are cousins."
Chu Zhongzhou seemed to be deep in thought, and made a vivid analogy: "It seems that the cadres in Guangming District are all completely rotten."
“I’ve reviewed the files and case files, Yunfei. Since you arrived, four bureau-level officials have been dismissed for serious violations of discipline and law.”
"This includes Lin Chengdong, the former deputy secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee."
At this moment, Chu Zhongzhou picked up a file folder from the table and took out the files inside.
"Lin Chengdong was reported by Executive Deputy District Mayor Dong Guohua."
"He was having extramarital affairs, and these two mistresses had four children out of wedlock."
"This kind of department-level official is really a womanizer. He has absolutely no regard for the image of the government."
A cold smile appeared on Chu Zhongzhou's face.
Chu Zhongzhou put down the files in his hand, his eyes sharp: "Moreover, this Dong Guohua is no pushover either. During his tenure, he used his power to amass wealth and colluded with many businessmen to engage in power-for-money transactions."
Lin Yunfei nodded in agreement: "Yes, Secretary Chu. According to the evidence we currently have in Jingzhou City Bureau, Dong Guohua is involved in multiple corruption cases."
"He not only accepted bribes, but also used his power to seek personal gain for his relatives and friends. He even helped certain construction groups in Jingzhou secure contracts for projects."
Chu Zhongzhou took a deep breath and said firmly, "We must thoroughly investigate these cases, not just Ding Yizhen's treason case. We must bring all those involved to justice and never allow these corrupt officials to continue to evade justice and undermine social fairness and justice."
Lin Yunfei agreed: "Please rest assured, Secretary Chu, we will do our best to investigate these cases as soon as possible and give the people and the Party a satisfactory explanation."
Deputy team leader Bai Ruian pondered for a moment, then picked up a photo of Li Dakang: "Comrade Lin Yunfei, you should know that Ding Yizhen was personally promoted and given important responsibilities by Li Dakang, the secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee."
"Do you personally think that Li Dakang knows about Ding Yizhen's affairs?"
Lin Yunfei hesitated for a moment, then interlaced his fingers and twirled his thumbs, giving an ambiguous answer: "Subjectively speaking, no, but objectively, perhaps there is."
Upon hearing this answer, Chu Zhongzhou couldn't help but burst out laughing: "You brat, trying to pull this trick, huh?"
He couldn't help but feel gratified; Lin Yunfei had only been in officialdom for a few months, and was now deep in Handong, this political vortex.
Having one's own opinions proves that the Lin family has provided good education.
This also proves that Lin Yunfei is not an incompetent fool.
At this moment, Hou Liangping walked in without knocking.
"Secretary Chu, Director Bai, I've discovered a crucial lead."
Hou Liangping looked smug, holding two photocopies in his hand.
Swah——
Chu Zhongzhou looked displeased at Hou Liangping. Did this son-in-law of the Zhong family even know the proper etiquette?
I'm interrogating you here, and you just barge in without knocking.
Deputy team leader Bai Ruian took the photocopy without changing his expression, then handed it to Chu Zhongzhou.
Hou Liangping made a startling statement, pointing at Lin Yunfei: "Secretary Chu, these two photocopies are from a friend in the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province whom I asked to investigate."
"The results revealed a major clue."
“The wife of Li Dakang, the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City, is actually living in the villa area of Emperor Garden in Jingzhou.”
"Lin Yunfei, the Party Secretary of Guangming District, actually lives in Jingzhou Dihao Garden. He's also Ouyang Jing's neighbor."
Hou Liangping boldly speculated: "I now seriously suspect that Lin Yunfei accepted bribes."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yunfei laughed in anger: "You suspect me? I offered bribes? Who would I bribe?"
"Where's the evidence? You have no evidence, you're just framing me."
Hou Liangping looked at Chu Zhongzhou with a serious expression: "Secretary Chu, give me some time. I will find the evidence."
Chu Zhongzhou stared at Hou Liangping with a solemn expression: "Hou Liangping, you are, after all, a prosecutor. You've worked in the Anti-Corruption Bureau for so many years."
"Just because you have doubts? You can slander a department-level cadre and a deputy provincial city police chief."
"Hou Liangping, how did Qin Siyuan teach you?"
Lin Yunfei chimed in with a sneer, "Monkey. Then I can also suspect that you went to a brothel last night."
Hou Liangping flew into a rage, raised his right hand and shouted, "Shut up! I am innocent, how can you smear me like this?"
Lin Yunfei looked at the "monkey" in front of him with disdain: "Hou Liangping, isn't this a double standard?"
"You're allowed to smear me."
"Do I deserve to die? Or do I deserve to become your political achievement?" Lin Yunfei questioned repeatedly.
Seeing that the two were arguing, Chu Zhongzhou slammed his hand on the table and said in a deep voice, "Enough! This is a conference room, not a vegetable market."
"Hou Liangping, don't slander your comrades without evidence. Lin Yunfei, you too, watch your words. We are public servants, and we must always remain calm and rational."
Chu Zhongzhou softened his tone and continued, "Yunfei, Hou Liangping's actions were just due to his work-related sensitivity; don't take it to heart. As for Hou Liangping, you should also be careful with your approach and not make unfounded guesses."
Hou Liangping took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: "Secretary Chu, I know I was wrong. But it's too much of a coincidence that Lin Yunfei lives in the Imperial Garden in Jingzhou and is Ouyang Jing's neighbor. This makes one suspicious."
Chu Zhongzhou frowned: "Suspicion is one thing, but we must have evidence. We are law enforcement officers, and we cannot handle cases based on subjective assumptions."
Lin Yunfei snorted coldly: "Monkey, let me tell you. I, Lin Yunfei, fly upright and sit upright. No one can pin anything on me that I didn't do."
Hou Liangping wanted to argue, but Chu Zhongzhou interrupted him: "Alright, that's enough. Yunfei, you continue to be in charge of the investigation into Ding Yizhen's treason case. Hou Liangping, you can leave now."
Hou Liangping's face flushed red, and he blurted out without thinking, "Secretary Chu, I now strongly suspect that Lin Yunfei bribed Li Dakang's wife, Ouyang Jing."
"Otherwise, with his salary, he couldn't possibly afford a big villa."
Chu Zhongzhou's expression was extremely ugly, his face ashen: "Hou Liangping. You completely ignored what I just said."
"Do not slander your comrades without solid evidence."
Lin Yunfei said sarcastically, "He's not worthy to be my comrade."
35. Sha Ruijin was parachuted into Handong, and Hou Liangping was kicked out of the inspection team.
35. Sha Ruijin was parachuted into Handong, and Hou Liangping was kicked out of the inspection team.
He is not worthy to be my comrade.
"He has a good wife, right?" Lin Yunfei said sarcastically, with a disdainful look in his eyes.
This infuriated Hou Liangping, as if his self-esteem had been ripped to shreds.
Hou Liangping flew into a rage and pointed at Lin Yunfei: "What do you mean I have a good wife? Everything I have achieved today is due to my own hard work."
Lin Yunfei said with a playful expression, "Yes, Chief Prosecutor Hou. You're absolutely right."
“If I remember correctly, you are the chief prosecutor of the Dongping City Procuratorate, with an administrative rank of deputy division chief. At your level, you are not qualified to investigate me.”
Hou Liangping lost control of his emotions and cursed, "You're just a mere department-level official, what's the big deal? I, Hou Liangping, am in Beijing, I can arrest you whenever I want."
Lin Yunfei sneered inwardly, waiting for Wan Hai's trial to begin. That's when Hou Liangping's bad luck will strike.
Seeing that the two were arguing, Chu Zhongzhou slammed his hand on the table and said in a deep voice, "Enough! Hou Liangping, please leave now."
"Secretary Chu, don't forget. Whose son-in-law am I?"
Hou Liangping's face was gloomy, and he directly brought up his father-in-law, Zhong Zhengguo.
Lin Yunfei crossed his arms and quickly interjected, "Oh, Chief Prosecutor Hou. You just said you relied on your own efforts."
"Now they say it's because of his father-in-law, they're really good at playing the double standard."
Chu Zhongzhou's face was extremely ugly. He pointed at Hou Liangping and said, "Hou Liangping, if you can't understand human language, then get out of the inspection team."
"I am now kicking you out in my capacity as the head of the inspection team."
"You are dismissed."
"I'll call your father-in-law myself. I'll explain everything clearly about your disgusting behavior." Chu Zhongzhou had simply reached his limit and exploded.
Hou Liangping's face was extremely ugly, and he said harshly, "Secretary Chu, the blood my father-in-law sheds is redder than yours."
Chu Zhongzhou burst into laughter in anger, exclaiming, "This son-in-law of the Zhong family is utterly lawless!"
"Get out of here right now! Get out of the inspection team immediately!"
And so, the argument ended badly.
The inspection team immediately issued an official notification to the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government of Handong Province.
[Hou Liangping, the chief prosecutor of Dongping City, acted without organization or discipline, and improperly investigated Li Dakang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Handong Provincial Party Committee. He has now been removed from the inspection team.]
This simple sentence encapsulates the political wisdom of Chuzhong Prefecture.
This one sentence instantly created an enemy for Hou Liangping. It created an enemy for the Zhong family.
. . . . . .
The office building of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee.
Municipal Party Secretary's Office.
Li Dakang saw the official notification from the inspection team. He was instantly furious, his face turning ashen: "Fine, a mere county-level city prosecutor dares to investigate me, Li Dakang, without my consent."
What kind of cat or dog is this?
Thinking of this, Li Dakang was furious and dialed the phone number of Ji Changming, the chief prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate.
"Comrade Changming, I'd like to ask you, how does your procuratorate operate?"
"Can a county-level city prosecutor really investigate me so easily?"
Ji Changming stared in disbelief, completely bewildered: "Secretary Dakang, what's going on? I don't quite understand."
Li Dakang's indignant expression: "Hou Liangping. The inspection team explicitly mentioned him in their notification. He is the chief prosecutor of Dongping City."
"Comrade Changming. If I remember correctly, the Dongping City Procuratorate is a subordinate unit of the Jingzhou City Procuratorate."
"Your provincial procuratorate directly manages the procuratorates of the entire Handong region."
"Secretary Dakang, please don't worry. I'll find out the truth right away and give you an explanation." Ji Changming inwardly groaned, knowing that this matter was probably not simple.
Li Dakang snorted coldly: "You'd better give me a reasonable explanation, or don't blame me for being impolite."
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