Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 38 Processing Results

The Standing Committee meeting, which had been in preparation for several days, officially convened today.

The main topic of discussion was the handling of Chen Hai, director of the provincial anti-corruption bureau, and Hou Liangping, deputy director.

Ji Changming gave the first report.

Ji Changming looked slightly embarrassed, hesitating whether or not to stand up and speak.

Upon realizing that his team had made a mistake, he immediately stood up, cleared his somewhat dry throat, and began to speak.

Ji Changming first gave a brief overview of the incident, summarized the lessons learned, and then made a statement and commitment. The Standing Committee members listened and nodded repeatedly, some even casting pity or encouraging glances at Ji Changming.

After he finished speaking, Ji Changming felt as if he had been granted a pardon.

To report such a bad thing in front of Sha Ruijin and all the Standing Committee members would spread like wildfire.

It really made him feel uncomfortable.

Ji Changming quickly sat back down, his head slightly lowered, his gaze directed towards Sha Ruijin.

Apart from Sha Ruijin, he didn't want to make eye contact with anyone else.

After Ji Changming finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to Sha Ruijin.

At this point, the provincial party secretary will certainly issue important instructions.

Sha Ruijin looked around at everyone and, with an objective and restrained attitude, summarized and refined Ji Changming's report.

Next, the disciplinary actions taken against the two officials were announced:

"Chen Hai is removed from his post as Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau and is proposed to be appointed as a division-level cadre in the Political Department of the Provincial Procuratorate; Hou Liangping retains his original position but receives a major demerit. Ouyang Qing's case is referred to the Discipline Inspection Commission for review."

After he finished speaking, he deliberately stopped to observe the reactions of the crowd.

Sure enough, everyone wore intriguing expressions after hearing the second half of the sentence regarding Hou Liangping's treatment.

Xia Qing understood immediately; it must have been the Zhong family who had made the arrangements.

Li Dakang reacted the most. He pressed his pen onto the notebook, interlaced his fingers, and laughed:

"Secretary Sha, wasn't the punishment for Hou Liangping a bit too lenient?"

Gao Yuliang was not surprised by Li Dakang's reaction, but if he followed up at this point, it would give outsiders the impression that he, as a teacher, was kicking his student when he was down.

Therefore, Gao Yuliang deliberately cast a questioning glance at Xia Qing.

After receiving Xia Qing's negative response, Gao Yuliang leaned back in his chair with a relieved expression.

After Li Dakang raised his objection, Governor Liu calmly expressed his own opinion:

"I agree with Secretary Dakang's opinion. Hou Liangping's approach was too rash. If we only deal with Chen Hai and not punish him severely, it probably won't serve as a good deterrent."

Li Dakang was somewhat surprised and gave Governor Liu a grateful look.

The latter made no comment; everything was handled impartially.

Seeing this, Sha Ruijin said again:

"Let's hear what the organization department has to say. Comrade Xia Qing, what are your thoughts?"

Xia Qing smiled broadly, already prepared.

He had squeezed Zhong Zhengguo for a hefty sum, and was in a good mood.

Then I'll do you a favor.

Rather than supporting Li Dakang, it would be better to follow Sha Ruijin and give the Zhong family some face.

Therefore, when Xia Qing looked at Li Dakang's expectant eyes...

Xia Qing could only smile sheepishly, and then said:

"Comrade Hou Liangping is somewhat impulsive in his work, but his intention is still for the sake of the job. Adhering to the principle of maintaining his enthusiasm for work and entrepreneurship, Comrade Hou Liangping is given a major demerit in his administrative record, with a two-year impact period. During this period, his annual performance evaluation will not be graded, his year-end performance bonus and 13th-month salary will be canceled, and his other promotion considerations and tenure will also be postponed by two years. I think this is more reasonable."

Sha Ruijin nodded in satisfaction and then quickly gave his opinion:

"Yes, that makes sense. I agree with Comrade Xia Qing's opinion. Comrade Guo Fu, I'm entrusting Ouyang Qing's matter to you. You must take it seriously and clear her name."

Tian Guofu immediately nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Li Dakang could only suppress his anger, pick up the pen again, and start playing with it in his hand.

Xia Qing thought for a moment, then brought up the most important point:

"The Guangming District officials detained by the Anti-Corruption Bureau must be instructed to have the procuratorate issue a statement to inform the public that these officials have no problems and to proactively admit to errors in the handling of the case, so as not to have any adverse effects on the officials."

Based on feedback from Xia Qing's previous cooperation, Sha Ruijin quickly made a decision:

"Alright, let's do as Comrade Xia Qing says. Thank you for your hard work. Do any of you have any other opinions?"

The Standing Committee members remained silent.

After Sha Ruijin gave specific instructions on how to implement the plan, he added:

"Alright, let's move on to the next topic. Regarding the key livelihood projects for the first half of next year..."

The Standing Committee meeting proceeded in an orderly manner.

The handling of Chen Hai and Hou Liangping's situation was merely a minor, turbulent interlude at a meeting of this level.

Perhaps it's in the speeches of the Standing Committee members, or perhaps it's in the power struggles.

It could also be an order from the top leader.

A cadre's future, and even his entire political career, will undergo a dramatic change.

This is perhaps the source of its charm, attracting countless people to flock to it.

Outside the meeting room, several people from the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Procuratorate accompanied Ji Changming to the meeting.

They were also anxiously waiting for the final result in the reception room.

Hou Liangping sat on the sofa in the middle, his hands clasped together, his chin resting on his hand, his expression solemn.

It looks like the father waiting outside the delivery room.

But today, Hou Liangping is not waiting for the continuation of his life.

Rather, it was the organization's handling of him.

Tension and unease filled his mind.

Adding to the fact that smoking was not allowed in the reception room, Hou Liangping felt like he was sitting on pins and needles all morning.

Lu Yike, sitting opposite Hou Liangping, looked at him with disdain.

Early in the morning, Hou Liangping shamelessly insisted on going to the provincial party committee compound with Ji Changming.

On the bus, he kept apologizing and expressing his determination, pleading with Ji Changming to be lenient.

Ji Changming really couldn't be bothered to pay him any attention.

In stark contrast to Hou Liangping's frantic antics was Chen Hai.

Chen Hai did not suggest going to the provincial party committee compound together, but stayed in his director's office.

Awaiting processing results.

Perhaps, in Chen Hai's eyes, every minute he spends in the director's office is precious and precious.

Chen Hai accepted all the outcomes with equanimity.

This made Lu Yike feel even more sorry for this strong yet sentimental man.

Therefore, when Lu Yike thought of Chen Hai and saw Hou Liangping sitting opposite her with his pretentious manner,

Then, considering that ever since Hou Liangping came to Handong, all he's done is bully Chen Hai and sabotage the procuratorate.

Now, they've even put Chen Hai in such a miserable state.

His disgust for Hou Liangping had reached its peak.

He had never looked down on a man so much.

Lin Huahua, who was standing to the side, noticed Lu Yike's emotions and didn't dare to breathe loudly.

"Director Lu, could you please get me a glass of water?"

Hou Liangping suddenly spoke, his voice hoarse and his eyes filled with sorrow.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yike let out a cold laugh and said:

"Deputy Director Hou, do you have no hands or no feet?"