"I originally thought that you were someone I could trust, and that you could work with me to realize our ideals and ambitions on this land of the Han River.

I paved the way for you and created opportunities for you, but you destroyed it all with your own hands!"

There was deep regret and helplessness in Tu Ming's voice, and his eyes became empty, as if he saw years of hard work and expectations vanish in an instant.

Liu Hao's face was full of worry, beads of sweat the size of beans kept sliding down his forehead, his lips turned purple due to nervousness, and his whole body was shaking violently with fear.

"Secretary Tu, please save me, Liu Hao, for the many years I have served you. Please save me!"

Liu Hao was crying, his voice trembling so much that he could barely speak, and his eyes were full of despair and begging.

"Oh!" Tu Ming let out a long sigh. This sigh seemed to contain his years of hard work and dedication, as well as the helplessness and heartache at the moment.

"Why wouldn't I want to save you? If I could, would I not save you? If you could have told me the truth earlier when Lan Xiaoqin threatened you, maybe there would have been a chance. But now, it's too late!"

Tu Ming's voice was full of powerlessness and there was a hint of painful struggle in his eyes.

Comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection will soon take Liu Hao away for investigation based on the clues provided by Lan Xiaoqin.

How can we defend ourselves in the face of such solid evidence?

Even if he could get through this successfully, he would definitely not be able to keep his current position!

Not to mention competing for the position of mayor of Pingyang, it's just a fucking daydream!

Tu Ming's eyes were full of regret and unwillingness. He looked at Liu Hao as if he was looking at a piece of art that he had carefully carved but was eventually broken.

"I have trained you for so many years, given you advice and protected you from the wind and rain, hoping that you can become the backbone of a faction one day, benefit the people, and strengthen the strength of our faction in Hanjiang! But now, everything is ruined, ruined!"

Tu Ming's voice rose again, his anger could no longer be suppressed.

Damn it! Tu Ming couldn't help but swear. He just hated himself for not knowing how to judge people and wasting so many years of energy on Liu Hao!

His eyes were full of self-blame and regret. "Why didn't I see your true colors? Why did I believe you could stick to your bottom line?"

His tone suddenly softened, and he took a long breath, as if he had used up all his strength, and said helplessly, "Liu Hao, if it weren't for the fact that you have served me for many years, you should not be standing here with me, but with the Discipline Inspection Commission!

I have informed the comrades of the Discipline Inspection Commission and given you a chance to surrender yourself... In this way, maybe you can still keep your public office, but that's it for the rest of your life!"

Is this all there is to this life? A trace of despair flashed across Liu Hao's eyes, and his gaze became empty and lifeless.

He struggled for most of his life, using all means to gain power and status, and put in countless efforts and hard work.

He once thought that he was about to reach the peak of his life, become the mayor of Pingyang City, gain greater power and realize his ambitions.

However, now everything has come to naught. His dream is shattered and his future becomes dark.

Liu Hao was filled with resentment, his lips trembling, "Secretary Tu, I can't accept this! I have paid so much and worked so hard for so long, why is it the end like this? Why?"

His voice was tearful, as if he was protesting against fate.

But what could he do if he was unwilling? He was the one who failed to resist the temptation and fell for Lan Xiaoqin's trick! His heart was filled with regret, hatred for his greed, hatred for his indulgence.

Liu Hao's body seemed to be drained of all its strength. He slowly lowered his head, "Secretary Tu, I accept my fate! I know this is the punishment I deserve.

I know that I will never have the chance to serve you again in this life... But no matter where I go in the future, I will never forget your kindness, Secretary Tu. Thank you!"

Liu Hao's voice was filled with despair and helplessness, and his eyes no longer had the luster they once had.

Tu Ming closed his eyes tightly and waved helplessly at Liu Hao. He didn't want to look at Liu Hao anymore. His heart was already broken.

Liu Hao dragged his heavy feet and slowly left the provincial party committee compound. His back looked particularly lonely and desolate in the afterglow of the setting sun.