Chapter 289: Peace and Tranquility (Part 2)

The man lost his words when he heard this, and stumbled over his words, "How can we allow someone like this to stay in the system? If she keeps doing this, won't the officials have a hard time making a living?"

"Do you think he doesn't have a backer? On the contrary, he has a very strong backer."

Someone nearby introduced her, "Li Chunyan, a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee and head of the Organization Department, is her sister. She was a vocal supporter of Jiang Ningyue back then."

"Yes, the news of this matter reached the central government."

"A new emperor appoints new ministers. If Secretary Shen were still here, would she still be so arrogant?"

"Okay. What's the point of saying this?"

Ning Ping'an waved his hand casually. "Just remember what I said just now. From today until the end of 'Questioning Haizhou' next month, don't come to see me. Do you see the cell phones on the table? These are anti-eavesdropping phones. Each of you takes one, and if you need to contact me, just call the number on the phone. Remember, this phone is not allowed to call anyone else, only me."

As the Public Security Bureau Director, Ning Ping'an had a strong sense of counter-intelligence, so he naturally wouldn't leave any loopholes in this area. Even the villa wasn't named after him, or even a relative. On the surface, he was still the fair and strict Director.

"Understood."

Everyone responded quickly and got up to leave.

The next day, Ning Ping'an convened a meeting with the heads of the public security bureaus of all districts and counties, as well as the head of the municipal public security bureau. At the meeting, Ning Ping'an stated solemnly, "For the next one or two months, the entire city will crack down on crime. Furthermore, dance halls and nightclubs will also be subject to strict inspections! Prostitution and pornographic services must be strictly prohibited!"

Everyone was stunned when they heard Ning Ping'an's words. Honestly, didn't Ning Ping'an usually enjoy going to places like this to "understand the people's sentiments"? Why was there another crackdown now?

However, everyone was smart and understood that this must be an inspection from above.

After the meeting, a director who was familiar with Ning Ping'an asked, "Leader, what happened?"

"The next stop for 'Questioning Haizhou' is Haibei City."

Ning Ping'an lowered his voice and said, "So you must keep a low profile during this period. I can't protect you if anything happens. Also, this matter must be kept secret. If it gets out and 'Questioning Haizhou' finds out, I won't be able to come this month, and it will be bad to come in a few months."

"clear."

Everyone immediately grasped the seriousness of the matter. If it were a provincial inspection team, they could have treated them to a meal and contacted someone, and the matter might have been resolved. But "Questioning Haizhou" didn't even know who to contact. Should they approach a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee? If they had such connections, how could they continue to waste their time in this position?

After arranging everything, Ning Ping'an sat alone in the director's office, the teacup steaming. He closed his eyes, massaging his temples, thinking about whether there were any other mistakes.

In fact, Ning Ping'an sometimes wondered, when he was just a small traffic policeman, could he have imagined that he would have the power he has now?

But many times, people have no way to turn back.

Can you take back the water you spilled on the ground? Can you avoid punishment by admitting your mistakes?

He has reached his current position and has no control over his future path.

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Haizhou Radio and Television Station.

The weather was exceptionally cold today, with a howling northwest wind. Jiang Ningyue, wearing a long down jacket, walked into the Radio and Television Building. When she arrived at the "Questioning Government" program crew, Tian Jun, Luo Yuan, and others were already waiting for her.

"Brother Jun, it's so mysterious, I can't tell you over the phone."

Jiang Ningyue looked at Tian Jun with a smile and swiped the door open.

Tian Jun closed the door and sat on the sofa. "A citizen called a few days ago and wanted to report Ning Ping'an, the director of the Haibei Public Security Bureau. However, he didn't dare to accept an interview in Haibei City, even if he had to swear or change his voice."

"Ning Ping An?"

Jiang Ningyue nodded slightly, "What's his problem?"

"I've heard a little bit about this Ning Ping'an before."

Having been a journalist for so many years, Tian Jun naturally has a wide network of contacts. "I dealt with him many years ago. He was the captain of the traffic police detachment at the time, and he hosted a program on Haibei Radio and Television Station specifically to listen to public feedback. It was quite popular. I even interviewed him about it."

"Oh?" Jiang Ningyue was curious. "So, he's still a good official?"

“It was many years ago, but I don’t know now.”

Tian Jun sighed, "I heard that everyone in Haibei City calls Ning Ping'an 'Master Ning.' The director has become 'Master,' how can that be good?"

Jiang Ningyue nodded. "Brother Jun, you should take responsibility for the whistleblower. I won't come forward. After you and Luo Yuan finish interviewing him, ask him if he has any evidence. After all, we are 'Questioning Haizhou', not 'Questioning Haizhou'. Corruption is not the main issue we want to solve."

"Yes." Tian Jun nodded. "Ning Heping's problem is not small. I plan to go to Haibei City during this period."

Jiang Ningyue thought for a moment, "Be careful, Jun Ge. I'm actually worried that you might find something wrong."

"No."

Tian Jun shook his head. "He's the director, after all, not some gangster boss. Could he resort to despicable tactics like the Soong brothers?"

"It's hard to say." Jiang Ningyue couldn't guarantee it. "I've been in charge of reviewing the Organization Department's Party Building Inspections for the past few days. The video will be shown to the Executive Director and the Director in charge. Once I'm done with these few days, I'll go to Haibei City with you."

"Just go ahead and do your work, don't worry about it." Tian Jun waved his hand casually.

After Tian Jun and Luo Yuan left, Jiang Ningyue was just about to take a look at the recently reported topics when the phone rang.

It’s Qingfeng calling.

"Hey, Feng. Did you find anything?"

"I'm calling to remind you that your 'Questioning Haizhou' is coming to Haibei City. It's pretty much known in the official circles of Haibei City."

"..." Jiang Ningyue was silent for a few seconds after hearing this, then smiled and said, "That's normal. With so many people on the Q&A column, if just one person lets it slip, the news will spread. There's no way to keep it completely secret."

"Just keep it in mind."

Qing Feng said calmly, "I'm currently investigating the Haibei City subway. This subway is truly interesting! The plan was announced in 1996, and it's still not fully completed in 2021. 25 years later, I wonder how many problems are hidden within it."

Jiang Ningyue smiled and said, "Okay, I look forward to your investigation."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Ningyue fell into deep thought. Now that the "Questioning Haizhou" investigation into Haibei City had become public knowledge, the specific investigation needed to be accelerated.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ningyue hurried back to the Organization Department and began reviewing the film. She had to hurry and finish the Organization Department's Party Building Inspection, and then follow Tian Jun and Luo Yuan to Haibei City for the investigation.