Gong Hetong said, "This is a good idea... Firstly, it can prevent public opinion from escalating, and secondly, it can protect Li Lin."
Chen Guofu said, "Our goal is not to protect anyone, but to put the overall situation first!"
Gong Hetong realized that he had said something wrong and said with a smile, "Yes, I expressed my meaning wrongly. Let's put the overall situation first!"
...
At this time, Cheng Wei was sitting in Wang Jin's office, reporting on his work.
The two men sat opposite each other, their expressions solemn.
Cheng Wei said, "Secretary Wang, Li Lin does not seem to have done anything wrong in this matter. If we call him to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, once the news gets out, the political situation in Shannan will be turbulent. Isn't this a case of losing the big picture for the small?"
Wang Jin looked at Cheng Wei who came to lecture him, his eyes showing dissatisfaction, and said expressionlessly, "Xiao Wei, are you questioning me? I know you have a good relationship with Li Lin, but public is public, private is private. He is involved in this matter, doesn't the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection have the power to invite him over for questioning?"
Cheng Wei smiled and said, "I didn't mean to question you. I just wanted to ask if the way this matter was handled was a bit of a fuss over nothing. Shannan County finally stabilized, and Li Lin was invited to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Think about it, wouldn't the county officials make random guesses? If another Zhang San or Li Si pops up at this time to cause trouble, wouldn't Shannan County be even more chaotic?"
Wang Jin smiled and said, "I understand what you said. But now the relationship between Li Lin and Xu Yilong has been spread online by someone with ulterior motives. The grassroots people don't understand the truth and make random guesses, which has caused a very bad impact. If the provincial party committee does not make an appropriate response, how can we calm down this public opinion? How can we make those who are concerned about this matter satisfied with our provincial party committee and government? To tell you the truth, I didn't intend to delve into Li Lin's fault, but just last night, I received a call from the Yanjing leader, asking me to pay attention to the corruption case in Pingyang and thoroughly investigate the responsibilities of the parties involved... Although they didn't name anyone, they pointed directly to Qian Lingyun and Li Lin in Pingyang. Now public opinion is fermenting again, what do you want us to do with the provincial party committee and government? Sit back and do nothing?"
Cheng Wei realized the complexity of the matter.
He did not expect that the senior leaders of Yanjing would pay attention to this matter. It seems that this was not an accident, but very likely a conspiracy against Pingyang.
Qian Lingyun, Li Lin, Xu Yillong... were all targeted.
Cheng Wei nodded silently and said, "Secretary Wang, I was too impatient. Please forgive me if I have offended you. After this incident, Li Lan called me several times in a row, asking what happened and why her brother was arrested... I explained it to her, but it was not clear! After all, according to the information I have, he has not made any principled mistakes. I don't understand why the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection called him in for investigation... That's why I rashly came to see you."
Wang Jin sighed and said, "It's okay. I can understand how you and Li Lan feel... Let me ask you one more question. What is Li Lin's background? Is he a relative of a leader in Yanjing or...?"
Wang Jin stared at Cheng Wei.
As if trying to find a flaw in his expression.
Cheng Wei seemed a little embarrassed when suddenly asked this question.
He pinched his nose with his hand, laughed dryly, and said calmly, "Secretary Wang, Li Lin is Li Lan's younger brother. Apart from this relationship, what else have you heard? Oh, by the way, now he has another identity, the son-in-law of Xu Yongchang, director of the State Taxation Bureau... hehe..."
Seeing that Cheng Wei didn't want to tell the truth, Wang Jin smiled and asked calmly, "Is it that simple?"
Cheng Wei asked back, "Is this relationship simple?"
Wang Jin laughed, "It's really not that simple! Hehehe..."
The two smiled at each other and did not pursue the topic any further.
Cheng Wei took the opportunity to say, "Secretary Wang, please consider what I just said. Letting Li Lin stay in the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection for too long will not be good for local work, nor for his future work... If you let him stay in the Commission for Discipline Inspection for one more day, I guess Li Lan will come to you tomorrow."
Wang Jin smiled and said, "Li Lan... But I haven't seen her for a long time. Come if you want. I will treat her to a meal and you can accompany her!"
Cheng Wei smiled awkwardly, realizing that Wang Jin was trying to refuse him in a different way and didn't want to let Li Lin go back just yet.
But this would be bad! He is Li Lin's protector... If the leader knew that Li Lin was invited to have tea by the Commission for Discipline Inspection again, would he be angry with him? How should he explain to the leader?
...
Good news doesn’t travel far, but bad news travels far and wide.
Somehow, Li Lin had only been in the provincial capital for two days when someone in Pingyang reported that he had been detained by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Qian Lingyun was running around the room anxiously.
He called Yang Heping, the secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, and asked, "Have you asked the provincial government? Why was Li Lin called there?"
Yang Heping said, "I asked, but the comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection did not give a clear answer, only saying it was related to the information exposed online."
Qian Lingyun finally breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "He has reported the relationship between Li Lin and Xu Yilong to me. I also told you to help him prepare the record. Did you do it?"
Yang Heping nodded and said, "We did it. Everything was done according to the procedures. The comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection could not find any fault with it."
Qian Lingyun wondered, "If that's the case, why don't you let him come back?"
Yang Heping said solemnly, "Old Qian, instead of worrying about Li Lin, you should worry about yourself."
Qian Lingyun smiled helplessly, "It has already happened, is there any use in worrying? Such a serious corruption case has occurred in Pingyang, and I, as the municipal party secretary, cannot escape the blame. I am ready to take the initiative to go to the provincial party committee to apologize. I will leave it to you to decide how to deal with me."
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