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

Chapter 117

The smile that Sha Ruijin forced onto his face froze completely.

Tian Guofu, standing to the side, covered his eyes with his right hand, his expression full of helplessness.

Seeing that the two leaders weren't as happy as he had expected, Hou Liangping emphasized his words:

"Secretary Sha, our anti-corruption bureau has thoroughly investigated Chen Yanshi's shareholding case!"

Secretary Bai quickly closed the office door to prevent Hou Liangping from saying anything he shouldn't have heard.

Sha Ruijin forced himself to calm down, gritted his teeth, and practically forced out a few words:

"You mean... the Anti-Corruption Bureau... knows everything?"

"That's right! After receiving the mission, I immediately made arrangements and led the anti-corruption bureau comrades to work day and night. Finally, the truth came out today!" Hou Liangping said triumphantly, completely unaware that Tian Guofu next to him could no longer bear to listen.

"So...who assigned you this mission?"

Sha Ruijin gritted his teeth; all he wanted to know was whether Qi Tongwei had gotten involved.

If Qi Tongwei knew even a little bit of the inside story, Sha Ruijin would make a fuss about it and settle accounts later!

When Hou Liangping faced Sha Ruijin's question, he suddenly remembered...

While at the Shanshui Manor, Qi Tongwei reminded himself that he should share half of the investigation results with him.

Thinking of this, Hou Liangping curled his lip in disdain.

Why should I share my credit with you?

Do you expect me to speak highly of you in front of Secretary Sha?

Go dream!

Having made up his mind, Hou Liangping answered confidently:

"Reporting to Secretary Sha! I've been keeping an eye on Chen Yanshi for a while now. This time, I specifically led the Anti-Corruption Bureau on a covert investigation, and the results were very gratifying! Although it was hard work, it was what I should do!"

Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu exchanged a glance.

So, in that case...

Qi Tongwei has been focusing on attracting investment these days.

Hou Liangping was like a fly that came attracted by a scent.

It's too much of a coincidence, so much so that it's unbelievable.

A terrible thought crossed Sha Ruijin's mind.

All of this was orchestrated by someone behind the scenes, guiding Qi Tongwei.

From avoiding trouble to shifting blame.

It seemed flawless, but with Sha Ruijin's experience, he still noticed the clues.

Is it Gao Yuliang or Xia Qing?

Who advised Qi Tongwei?

These two people actually have the ability to easily guess my thoughts?

Sha Ruijin felt a chill run down his spine.

It now seems impossible to get rid of Qi Tongwei.

But what is Hou Liangping, who offered himself up?

This is a daredevil who helped Qi Tongwei clear the mines.

Unfortunately, Sha Ruijin couldn't do anything about it.

We can't deny the duties of the procuratorate, can we?

But, should we just let Hou Liangping go like this?

He came over like a naive fool, cleared the mine, and even managed to get away unscathed.

Sarjee almost chewed his molars to pieces.

Looking at the incredibly arrogant Hou Liangping in front of him, he felt a surge of irritation.

Tian Guofu asked:

"Ryohei, how many people participated in your survey?"

Hou Liangping answered without hesitation:

"That must be the entire anti-corruption bureau! Oh right, except for Chen Hai! He didn't do anything, didn't exert any effort at all! Of course, we don't need him to do anything..."

"So," Sha Ruijin took a deep breath and said slowly:

"Besides Chen Hai, did everyone in the Anti-Corruption Bureau know that Chen Yanshi held shares?"

Hou Liangping nodded proudly and said:

"yes!"

Sha Ruijin suddenly felt a weakness in his legs and slumped back into his chair.

He covered his face with his hands and waved wearily.

Tian Guofu understood immediately and quickly said:

"Alright, alright, Comrade Liangping, you can go back now. Remember, don't make this case public again!"

Hou Liangping was stunned. What happened to the promised praise?

Are you just letting me go like this?

"Um, Secretary Tian, ​​I'd like to say a few more words..."

"No need! You can go back now, thank you!"

Tian Guofu also grew impatient and half-shoved Hou Liangping out.

The door closed, and the office returned to silence.

Tian Guofu swallowed hard and turned to look at Sha Ruijin, who was slumped in a chair.

Sha Ruijin no longer wanted to speak.

Judging from this approach, simply handling it softly within the Standing Committee is no longer sufficient.

Based on the scope of dissemination.

We probably need to prepare for the worst.

Seeing that Sha Ruijin remained silent, Tian Guofu understood what Sha Ruijin was thinking.

So, he tentatively asked:

"Or, I could have the disciplinary committee members investigate and see how far this matter has spread..."

"It's no use. If the Anti-Corruption Bureau knows, it's the same as the entire Handong area knowing," Sha Ruijin said weakly.

"Now, this is no longer a situation that can be resolved internally by the Standing Committee."

At this moment, Secretary Bai called again. Sha Ruijin pressed the speakerphone button, and Secretary Bai's anxious voice came from the other end:

"Secretary Sha, something's happened again! Those shareholders from Dafeng Factory have gone to the Provincial Party Committee again and are displaying banners!"

Sha Ruijin felt a chill run down his spine. Why were all these things happening at once?

He instinctively wanted to notify Chen Yanshi to handle it, but the words got stuck in his throat before he could speak.

Now, is it really appropriate to let Chen Yanshi step forward again?

Sha Ruijin understood that Xia Qing had properly settled the workers at Dafeng Factory in a reasonable manner.

The rest are all shareholders with equity stakes.

These shareholders refused to accept the same resettlement plan as the workers. Instead, relying on Chen Yanshi's backing, they went to the provincial and Guangming district committees every few days to demand an explanation.

Recently, they have made several more demands, and they will immediately stop petitioning if the Guangming District Committee can meet them.

The requirements are as follows:

1. The equity may not be returned, but compensation must be paid according to the market price.

Second, within the Guangming District, a special industrial land plot will be approved to establish a new Dafeng factory, which will also be operated under an employee stock ownership plan.

Third, 70% of the garment production orders within Guangming District and 30% within Handong Province will be handled by Xindafeng Factory.

When Zheng Xipo led a group of shareholders to see these requirements in front of Sun Liancheng...

Sun Liancheng stated on the spot:

If these demands are met, he will resign from his position as the head of Guangming District on the spot.

Zheng Xipo brought up Chen Yanshi, but Sun Liancheng still maintained the same attitude.

Because Sun Liancheng knew that Minister Xia would back him up, he was very firm.

It is said that in order to curry favor with Sha Ruijin, Li Dakang actually invited Chen Yanshi to the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee to seriously study these three requests.

In the end, the task was passed on to Sun Liancheng.

Sun Liancheng maintained the same attitude, but this time he was even more ruthless:

I, Sun Liancheng, am waiting for you, Li Dakang, to expel me from my public office and my party membership!

Helpless, Li Dakang offered the shareholders a suggestion.

Go directly to Sha Ruijin.

With Chen Yanshi around, Sha Ruijin wouldn't refuse to give him face.

When Chen Yanshi excitedly presented these requirements to Sha Ruijin...

Sha Ruijin was speechless at first, then gave a wry smile.

These demands are simply outlandish.

However, due to Chen Yanshi's status as his adoptive father and the clues Chen Yanshi possessed about Zhao Lichun, Sha Ruijin was reluctant to make a public statement.

Therefore, they could only send Chen Yanshi away in an ambiguous manner.

As a result, Chen Yanshi often led the remaining shareholders of Dafeng Factory to petition higher authorities with these three demands in mind.

However, the various units in Handong, out of consideration for Sha Ruijin, were unable to take any action and could only make excuses time and time again.

That's how things have turned out this way.

Today, Sha Ruijin also wants Chen Yanshi to handle it.

However, their stance seems to have become untenable...