His eyes were red, his lips were trembling, his emotions gradually stabilized, and one could feel how heartbroken he was.

This was the first time that Li Lin felt that a person could have such a thorough epiphany, and he was a little surprised.

He looked at Zhao Jie in surprise, still half believing and half doubting what he said...

He actually voluntarily gave up his bright future in Weishui Township and asked to be transferred back to the county unit... What a huge determination he must have made. After all, everyone knows that as long as he is promoted to the position of deputy secretary in a township, he will at least be the head of a public institution when he returns to the county unit in the future.

He was just one step away, but he gave up on his own initiative... But the two hundred thousand yuan donated to the Hope Project was real money, guaranteed to be genuine.

After a while, Li Lin regained his composure, stood up with a smile, and said to Zhao Jie, "Don't worry, sit for a while, it's almost time to get off work, let's find a place to have a couple of drinks. As for your request for transfer, you can't go anywhere until I let you go."

If Zhao Jie truly repents, he is capable enough to take on his current position.

Hearing Li Lin's request to stay, Zhao Jie was so excited that he almost couldn't hold back his tears again. He nodded heavily, quickly picked up the kettle and refilled Li Lin's teacup with water again.

Li Lin smiled and said, "Pour yourself a glass too."

Zhao Jie then smiled...

When he returned to the countryside from the provincial capital that day, he locked himself in the office all day without leaving the room, his mind full of what Li Lin had said to him.

Through deep reflection, he realized that he had been wrong from the beginning. To gain more power, it is not necessary to rely on money and connections, but on determination, the determination to serve the people.

As long as you work hard enough, one day you will be discovered and reused by your leader... Taking shortcuts may bring temporary success, but if you keep making the same mistakes, you will pay the price for them in the future.

Only after he donated the money to a welfare organization did he finally gain a moment of peace of mind.

It was not until he finished writing his transfer application that he felt that he was standing at a new starting point in his life and saw a different future and ending. Although he did not know when he would reach it, he was certain that the destination must be a place of happiness and tranquility.

...

Hu Zhiquan's case was not complicated for the Discipline Inspection Commission.

By the evening of that day, a decision was made to release Hu Zhiquan and three others.

After leaving the Discipline Inspection Commission, Hu Zhiquan breathed a sigh of relief. "Damn, I was so scared. Fortunately, it was just a warning. If it was more serious, I might not be able to retire peacefully."

Instead of asking the driver to pick him up, he used his broken-screen phone to call his son and asked him to drive over to pick him up.

After all, this kind of thing is not very glorious. One is afraid that too many people will know about it and it will spread everywhere, affecting one's image.

His son Hu Xiaoxing drove his car hurriedly to the gate of the Discipline Inspection Commission and stopped steadily in front of Hu Zhiquan.

Hu Zhiquan opened the door and got in the car.

Hu Xiaoxing turned his head to look at Hu Zhiquan and asked with concern, "Dad, is everything okay? I'm really afraid that they will get to the bottom of it and turn our family upside down. I'm already prepared to go to the provincial capital to ask for help..."

There are many officials who have gotten into trouble in recent years, and the father and son often discuss these things at home.

Hu Xiaoxing was afraid that Hu Zhiquan would be like other fallen officials, being demoted to the lowest rank and having his property confiscated...

He hasn't gotten married yet and his good days have just begun. He doesn't want to lose his father's support so early.

Hu Zhiquan glared at Hu Xiaoxing in anger and said, "Look at your lack of ability. This is in the county, what can happen to me? If you are really arrested by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, then you should be worried! But don't be afraid, there is still Secretary Liu, he will definitely protect me... hehe..."

He spoke so lightly that he smiled unconsciously.

Hu Xiaoxing felt relieved when he saw that Hu Zhiquan didn't seem affected at all.

"Dad, what will Secretary Yang do to you?"

Hu Zhiquan said, "Hey, I've already said it, a warning is not a big deal... They just confiscated my 10,000 yuan in cash, not really confiscation, they told me to go through the formalities and take it away later... Can I go and take it? I'll just leave some money for drinks for the comrades in the Commission for Discipline Inspection..."

As he was speaking, his phone rang. The screen was broken, but he could vaguely make out the words "Secretary Liu" on it.

His heart sank, and he quickly waved his hand at Hu Xiaoxing and said, "Don't talk, Secretary Liu is calling..."

Hu Xiaoxing immediately fell silent and concentrated on driving.

Then Hu Zhiquan pressed the connect button and said with a flattering smile, "Secretary Liu..."

Liu Yong's stern voice came from the other end of the phone, "Hu Zhiquan, you are too bold, aren't you? You dare to play cards during working hours? Do you still want to be the director of the approval hall?"

Hu Zhiquan scratched his head and smiled, then said shamelessly, "Secretary, this won't happen again next time? I will stick to my post and never give you this kind of trouble again..."

Liu Yong sighed and said, "After you go back, go meet Deputy County Magistrate Li Lin. You still have to bow your head when you need to. Don't think you can do whatever you want just because I'm here. I warn you, if you make any mistakes again, I can't protect you!"

"Yes, yes, yes... I will go to see Li Lin tomorrow... hehe..."

Hu Zhiquan smiled.

But in my heart I was cursing, damn it, you made me go to the Commission for Discipline Inspection, and I have to admit my fault to you... Li Lin, you are cruel, you are awesome, just wait...