Reborn as a Noble's Son

Chapter 670: Chapter 626: A Counterattack_1

“Leave? Where to? Old Hu, don’t scare me. Our son hasn’t come out yet?” Liu Guixiang was a little flustered. After all, Liu Guixiang was just a normal rural woman. Although she had seen a lot over the years as a government official’s wife, she still couldn’t break away from her basic nature and limitations. Going together with others? Liu Guixiang was not afraid. But if she had to go alone, Liu Guixiang was fearful.

“Where to? Of course, going abroad. Didn’t we get a pass to Donggang before? You will go to Donggang first. Then, find a way to leave the country.” Hu Jiawang said in a deep voice.

“Going abroad? I won’t go. What’s so good about foreign countries? I don’t know anyone or understand the language. How would I live if I went? I won’t go.” Liu Guixiang refused Hu Jiawang’s suggestion without even thinking.

At this moment, a helpless expression appeared on Hu Jiawang’s face, he said in a deep voice: “Guixiang, if you don’t leave now, you won’t be able to leave tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, the secretary of the Provincial Discipline Committee, Ding Jiashu, is coming to Wanghai, clearly, he’s coming for me. Leave quickly.”

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At nine o’clock in the morning, the October weather in Wanghai was a bit hot, the typical autumn vigor was not very apparent in this coastal city.

At the Wanghai city exit of the Minwan Expressway, the leaders of the Wanghai City Municipal Party Committee and the City Government, under the leadership of Tian Xujian and Nie Zhenbang, were waiting here.

At this moment, Tian Xujian put aside his usual gloom and seriousness, standing at the forefront and occasionally exchanging words with Nie Zhenbang.

The sudden good relationship between the secretary and the mayor had confused the officials of Wanghai.

Around half past nine, two Toyota executive cars slowly exited the expressway, and a car with a military police license plate also parked on the side.

The car door opened and Ding Jiashu, the secretary of the provincial discipline committee, got out. After shaking hands with everyone, he finally said to Tian Xujian and Nie Zhenbang: “Comrade Xujian and Comrade Zhenbang, come with me. Let’s go to the municipal party committee first.”

The convoy started again and entered the city’s party committee. Inside the large meeting room of the municipal party committee. All the members of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and the leadership of the city government were seated.

This meeting, unlike typical leadership meetings, was much smaller in scale. Once everyone had settled down, Ding Jiashu stood up and scanned his eyes over everyone, saying: “Comrades, entrusted by Secretary Qiao of the Provincial Committee. This time, I specifically came to Wanghai City. First of all, on behalf of the organization and the Provincial Committee of Minan, I announce a resolution.”

As he spoke, Ding Jiashu’s gaze swept across everyone. Hu Jiawang’s face turned pale at this moment. He had worked all night the night before, but his wife Liu Guixiang was determined not to leave, insisting they would die together. Hu Jiawang was helpless. He couldn’t possibly force her to leave.

Watching Ding Jiashu’s sharp gaze, Hu Jiawang had a bad feeling. At this moment, Ding Jiashu slowly began to speak: “According to the spirit and decisions of the Provincial Committee’s 28th meeting, after careful consideration and voting, the meeting decided to relieve Comrade Hu Jiawang of his duties as a member of the Wanghai City Party Committee and Deputy Mayor of the People’s Government of Wanghai City, and to start a dual regulation investigation on Comrade Hu Jiawang.”

This decision didn’t create much of a stir among the officials, as news about Hu Jiawang had been widely spread for some time. It was no longer anything unusual. To these officials in Wanghai, the decision of the Provincial Committee was just a belated formality. @@novelbin@@

At this moment, Ding Jiashu continued: “Dual regulation policy is an important tool in our disciplinary work. Comrades shouldn’t let it affect their emotions. It’s a supplement to the nation’s judicial system and a responsibility for the comrades below.”

As his voice fell, Tian Xujian on the side expressed his agreement: “I fully agree with Secretary Ding’s statement. It fully reflects one of the expressions of democratic politics. Issues are not absolute. During the process of doubts and skepticism, the dual regulation method is a protection for officials. Comrades should not fear the dual regulation. Within the designated time and place just explain and clarify the concerns of the superiors’ disciplinary departments. It is itself an investigative measure. The Wanghai City Municipal Party Committee and City Government fully support and endorse the decisions of the Provincial Committee and the Provincial Discipline Committee. We will fully cooperate and support the work of the organization. Secretary Ding, please rest assured. Please rest assured, Provincial Committee.”

The Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission’s task force, as per usual, was set up in the guest house of the Wanghai City Military Region.

The whole second floor of the guest house was occupied by the investigation group. At this moment, Hu Jiawang had also been brought here. A room that had been cleared of all items that could harm the occupant.

Inside the room, there were two single-seater sofas and a desk. On the desk, there was a notebook and a fountain pen. Seated on the sofas were two staff members of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission.

These were the people on a twenty-four-hour shift to accompany Hu Jiawang. At this moment, he was lying on the bed, with the quilt over his head. He appeared to be sleeping soundly.

Just then, the room’s door was opened from the outside. Ding Jiashu, under the lead of the director of Disciplinary Inspection and Supervision of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, walked in.

Upon seeing Ding Jiashu, both staff members stood up. The slightly older staff member said, “Secretary Ding, Hu Jiawang is very stubborn. Since he was brought here yesterday, he has eaten and slept as usual. He has not written a single word about the Feitian Company or his personal issues.”

These words made the director of Disciplinary Inspection and Supervision feel somewhat humiliated. In front of the senior leader of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, this was an excellent opportunity to showcase his abilities. However, Hu Jiawang’s refusal to confess suggested that his work was not up to the mark.

Immediately, he let out a cold snort, walked over, pulled off the quilt, and said sternly, “Hu Jiawang, what do you mean by this? You are familiar with the Party’s policies and principles. Resistance is futile. In fact, what you’re doing could only harm you.”

In the bed, Hu Jiawang turned over and sat up. Then he looked at everyone in the room, and finally said to Ding Jiashu, “Secretary Ding, I’ve been wronged. This is a case of groundless accusations. This is a slander against me by certain individuals in the city.”

After a pause, Hu Jiawang said solemnly, “Secretary Ding, I’m innocent. The reason is that certain leaders in the city had some improper relations with the opposite sex outside, but my son Hu Fei found out. As a result, those people were scared and framed me instead.”

At these words, Ding Jiashu’s eyebrows furrowed. Ding Jiashu was well aware of the incident Hu Jiawang mentioned. At that time, the issue surrounding Nie Zhenbang caused a stir across the whole province. Even Yi Mingyang had personally involved in an effort to bring down Nie Zhenbang in order to hit at Qiao Yiren. However, the facts showed that it was all hearsay. Now, Hu Jiawang was using this matter as an excuse, flagrantly disregarding the provincial committee’s authority.

Immediately, Ding Jiashu said in a deep voice, “Comrade Hu Jiawang, regarding Comrade Nie Zhenbang’s case, the Provincial Standing Committee made a decision at that time and even sent a task force led by Secretary Mingyang. The facts have proven that it was a baseless accusation. This issue has already been resolved. Now, you bring it up again. Are you questioning Secretary Mingyang? Medicine can be taken carelessly, but words cannot be spoken recklessly. As a Party member and cadre, you should have some awareness of this. Consider your own issues carefully. Be honest and don’t try to resist or fight against the organization. Doing so will bring you no good.”

At these words, Hu Jiawang also fell silent, feeling chilled to the bone. Back then, both Yi Mingyang and Tian Xujian took great risks because of this matter. Now, even if it’s a thing of the past, Qiao would probably still be wary of Yi Mingyang and Tian Xujian. To bring it up again now, if this got out, Yi Mingyang and Tian Xujian would certainly not let him off the hook.

Seeing Hu Jiawang fall silent, Ding Jiashu and the director stepped out of the room.

“Director Li, it appears that Hu Jiawang is determined to resist to the end,” Ding Jiashu started. Having spent his entire life working on the disciplinary inspection front, Ding Jiashu had experienced countless cases and seen all sorts of people. Hu Jiawang’s tactics naturally couldn’t fool him.

As the director of a department under the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, Director Li was one of the middle-ranking cadres with great hopes of being promoted to the vice secretary of the commission. At this moment, he naturally wouldn’t let Hu Jiawang become his stain. So, he nodded in agreement, “Secretary Ding, I think it’s necessary to take appropriate measures concerning Hu Jiawang’s residence and family. People like him won’t yield unless pushed to the brink.”

Ding Jiashu also began to contemplate at this point. Under the double regulations, the residence of the involved party must be searched and their family members interviewed. But these actions would all require the legal procedures of both the public security and the prosecuting authorities. There could be risks. However, the double regulation deadline is not unlimited. Right now, it seems they could only proceed this way. So, Ding Jiashu also nodded in agreement, “Very well, you need to coordinate with the Wanghai City Public Security Bureau and Prosecution Authority on this matter. It is essential to proceed legally.”

After a pause, Ding Jiashu issued instruction, “Also, I think it would be helpful to have Comrade Nie Zhenbang assist in breaking down Hu Jiawang’s psychological defenses.”

Upon hearing this, Director Li’s eyes lit up. Secretary Ding, as a veteran in the field of discipline inspection, was incredibly thorough and shrewd when it came to handling matters. The person that Hu Jiawang probably hates the most now is probably Nie Zhenbang. Having him step in to break down Hu Jiawang’s psychological defense could disturb his calm mind. Whether he would become dispirited or lash out angrily, faults could be found either way. (