211: Chapter 211 Meng Dehai: They Don't Talk About Martial Morality

As soon as Hu Yifei left the office, Zhao Yang dove headfirst into his work.

He was leaving tomorrow, so he had to take care of some of the Shanghai Procuratorate's affairs and gradually hand things over.

In truth, Zhao Yang was puzzled—why was the higher-up in such a rush?

Would it kill them to give him ten days or half a month for the handover?

Just as he was busy and overwhelmed, Meng Dehai called. His tone didn't sound very happy: "Little Zhao, are you heading to Handong Province immediately?"

Zhao Yang was taken aback: "Uncle Meng, your sources are incredibly well-informed, aren't they?"

"It's not that I'm well-informed, it's that the Supreme Peoples Procuratorate doesn't play by the rules!" Meng Dehai said indignantly.

"Elder Song had almost snatched you up, and the Supreme Peoples Procuratorate had already agreed to let you go when the time came."

"But as soon as trouble broke out in Handong Province, they immediately sent you over. Externally, they claimed it was because the situation was critical and they needed to maintain local stability—but frankly, they're just acting like rascals!

Now that you're going, you'll have to stay in the Procuratorate System for several more years. It infuriates me!"

Zhao Yang finally understood completely.

He had to admit that the Supreme Peoples Procuratorate hadn't acted very honorably, but it didn't really matter to him; either way, he was moving up.

Still, he had to offer some comfort: "Uncle Meng, don't be angry. I'm going to Handong Province anyway. Going early can be seen as me scouting the path for you."

"Hmm..." Meng Dehai's voice lowered as he said, "After you get there, find an opportunity to visit Governor Liu. His grandson is working under An Xin and doing quite well."

Zhao Yang realized: "I've noted it down. As soon as I'm settled, I'll go the first chance I get."

"Next month, An Changlin will be transferred to a province neighboring Handong Province to serve as the Director of the Public Security Department.

The specific location hasn't been set, but it borders Handong Province. If there's anything urgent, you can reach out to him," Meng Dehai continued.

The corner of Zhao Yang's mouth lifted. Good for him, Director An. That means he should be promoted to the provincial level soon—officials coming out of Jinghai were already making waves.

He said in a low voice: "I haven't congratulated Uncle An on this yet."

"He's not the type to socialize, so he won't care," Meng Dehai continued.

"Also, I heard that this time when Secretary Sha Ruijin goes to Handong Province, he'll be bringing projects with him, planning to push them forward after consolidating personnel power.

But Elder Song has reservations about those projects—those things will flourish for at most five or six years before going downhill.

That precious land of Handong Province shouldn't be ruined like that. You understand what I mean, right?"

Zhao Yang thought for a moment and smiled: "In other words, we need to let everyone know that our cadres from Jinghai can not only get things done but can also ruin things, is that it?"

"How are you talking, kid? There are some plans I can't disclose, but you'll know once you get there. We'll see whether you oppose or support them then!"

Zhao Yang chuckled: "Uncle Meng, I understand. Don't worry. Secretary Sha Ruijin will have plenty of trouble with personnel power when he goes to Handong Province. I reckon by the time you take office, he still won't have figured it out."

Meng Dehai's voice dropped even lower: "Don't underestimate him. Behind him stands not only Elder Sha and several other veteran comrades but also the Zhong family faction of Secretary Zhong from the Imperial Capital.

I'm worried that the Zhao family faction in Handong Province won't be able to hold up."

Zhao Yang put away his smile and said: "Uncle Meng, put your mind at ease. I have my own foundation in Handong Province. I will definitely find a way to stop Secretary Sha Ruijin's backward projects from taking root."

Meng Dehai let out a sigh of relief and said: "When the time comes, Governor Liu will also help you."

The two chatted for a few more minutes, and Zhao Yang hung up the phone.

By the afternoon, the news of Zhao Yang's temporary appointment as Chief Prosecutor of the Handong Province Procuratorate had reached all relevant departments in Handong Province.

After receiving the call, Acting Chief Prosecutor Lin Jianguo let out a long sigh of relief.

He could finally put down this burden. During this period, he really hadn't been eating or sleeping well, walking on thin ice, avoiding decisions whenever possible, and delaying them whenever he could.

He had always had a clear understanding of himself—being the second-in-command was fine, but being the top leader was not for him.

This Zhao Yang, young as he was, was already a Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Shanghai Procuratorate and President of the Third Branch; he must be a tough character, just right to take over this hot potato.

When the time came to hand over the work, those headache-inducing decisions would be left to the new comrade, and he could continue to happily retreat to the second line!

He could still claim some credit, and no blame would fall on him.

So, he called Lu Yike over and said: "The new Chief Prosecutor arrives tomorrow. You take people to welcome him."

"Oh, who is it?" Lu Yike asked.

"Someone from the Shanghai Procuratorate, Zhao Yang," Lin Jianguo said.

Lu Yike was stunned, then her eyes widened, and her voice shot up by a dozen decibels: "Prosecutor Lin, who did you say?"

Lin Jianguo picked at his ear: "Why are you so loud? Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Shanghai Procuratorate, President of the Third Branch, Zhao Yang."

"Ah! That's great!" Lu Yike was so excited she jumped up. That uncontainable joy made her want to burst into song right there.

"Yike!" Lin Jianguo looked at her with a strange expression, "Calm down—do you know Zhao Yang?"

Lu Yike smiled: "Of course I do. When I went to the Imperial Capital for advanced studies, he taught me personally. Nominally he is my senior, but in reality, he is my teacher!"

Lin Jianguo nodded in realization: "No wonder you're so excited. Then I'll leave the reception to you.

By the way, tell me about this Chief Prosecutor Zhao's working style and his characteristics on the job."

Lu Yike thought for a moment and asked seriously: "Prosecutor Lin, what do you think of my work ability?"

Lin Jianguo said irritably: "What do you think? The Handong Province workaholic! Work that takes others a month to finish, you get done in a week."

Lu Yike chuckled: "But the work I finish in a week, in my senior's hands, takes at most three days—uh no, one day to finish."

"What?" Lin Jianguo froze, "You're not joking?"

"My senior is coming soon, how could I be bragging?" Lu Yike said with an innocent face, "You'll see when the time comes."

It's over! Lin Jianguo slumped into his chair, suddenly feeling like his future was bleak.

No wonder Lu Yike was such a workaholic; it turned out there was someone even more intense behind her.

Lu Yike was the Handong Province workaholic, so what was Zhao Yang? The King of Workaholics?

Lin Jianguo felt as if he could already see Lü Liang's present as his own future.

"Prosecutor Lin, haha, I'll be going then. I have to pick up my senior tomorrow, so I need to get tomorrow's work done in advance."

Lu Yike swung her ponytail and skipped away.

Come to think of it, Lu Yike wasn't young anymore. Usually, she worked like a madwoman, and when she put on a straight face, she looked even more intimidating than Chief Prosecutor Ji Changming.

This uncharacteristic behavior today struck others as quite strange—could the workaholic be in love? Whose subordinate was so brave that they could tame her?

As soon as Lu Yike entered her office, Lin Huahua followed her in cautiously: "Sister Yike, what good thing happened to you today? Tell us so we can all be happy too..."

Lu Yike put on a straight face: "How many times have I told you? Use titles when at work!"

Lin Huahua laughed awkwardly: "Alright, alright, my Director. What's wrong with you today?"

Lu Yike looked at her, and just as she was about to speak, she burst into laughter again.

Lin Huahua was even more confused: "What is going on with you today? Don't laugh like that, you're scaring me..."

Lu Yike waved her hand: "It's nothing. Our Procuratorate's new Chief Prosecutor arrives tomorrow. You're coming with me to the airport to pick him up tomorrow."

"Oh..." Lin Huahua rolled her eyes and asked, "Who is the new Chief Prosecutor?"

Lu Yike pointed to the computer screen: "Come over and see for yourself."