229: Chapter 229 Sha Ruijin: I've Time-Traveled?

Chen Hai had privately utilized the power of the Procuratorate to monitor Ding Yizhen, and then let Ding Yizhen be poisoned to death right under his nose—these two bombshells landed, and for an ordinary person, even if they didn't end up in jail for dereliction of duty, they would certainly never be able to wear their uniform again.

But Chen Hai had a father, Chen Yanshi, an old revolutionary who had served as the Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Provincial Peoples Procuratorate. For the sake of his son's future, Chen Yanshi threw away his pride, rushing around tirelessly to seek help, and calling Secretary Gao Yuliang every few days to plead for leniency for Chen Hai.

Secretary Gao Yuliang picked up his phone, glanced at it, didn't answer, muted it, and turned to Director Qi Tongwei: "Tongwei, is there any position in the department suitable for Chen Hai?"

Director Qi Tongwei was stunned, then suddenly realized, and probed: "Is it a call from Chen Yanshi?"

Secretary Gao Yuliang nodded: "I have communicated with Chief Prosecutor Zhao; Chen Hai is not suitable to remain in the Procuratorate for the time being. Is it convenient for you to arrange something for him there?"

The corner of Director Qi Tongwei's eye twitched. He had always harbored a sense of revulsion toward that old geezer, Chen Yanshi. If Chen Yanshi had been willing to give him a hand back then, he wouldn't have been separated from his first love, Chen Yang. Why hadn't Chen Yanshi been willing to help him? It was simply because he looked down on his humble background.

Seeing that Director Qi Tongwei's expression was off, Secretary Gao Yuliang frowned: "It's just a stopgap for Chen Hai; it won't take too long."

Director Qi Tongwei reined in his thoughts and asked: "Teacher, is it a substantive position or a nominal one?"

"A substantive position would be best," Secretary Gao Yuliang said.

Director Qi Tongwei gave a bitter smile: "There is a substantive position, but I don't really want him to take it."

"What position?" Secretary Gao Yuliang asked.

"Captain of the Narcotics Control Brigade," Director Qi Tongwei explained. "Old Zhang has mentioned wanting to retire several times; his health really can't keep up anymore. Besides this position, the rest are all nominal positions, only suitable for a transition, such as a Level 2 Inspector or work in the labor union."

Secretary Gao Yuliang frowned and pondered for a moment, then picked up his phone and dialed back to Chen Yanshi: "Hello, old leader, I'm really sorry, I was in a meeting just now. It's about Chen Hai, right?"

Chen Yanshi's voice came through on the phone: "Yuliang, I've never begged anyone in my life, but this matter with Haizi is truly unjust. You are his teacher; can you give him another hand?"

Secretary Gao Yuliang's voice remained gentle: "Old leader, this matter has caused such a huge uproar that it's impossible for Chen Hai to be reinstated; that wouldn't be good for him either."

Chen Yanshi quickly said: "That's not what I meant. My meaning is, there's no need to reinstate him; after he finishes his studies at the Party School, he still needs to serve the people, right?"

A trace of imperceptible sarcasm curled the corner of Secretary Gao Yuliang's mouth—that sounded better than it actually was. He paused and said: "Old leader, since Chen Hai wants to start working early, there is a position that is very suitable for a young person to forge ahead. If he does well, it will be very beneficial for Chen Hai's future advancement."

"Oh?" Chen Yanshi's voice became noticeably excited. "Yuliang, tell me about it."

Secretary Gao Yuliang's brow twitched slightly—calling him "Yuliang" every other word, did he really think he was still a leader?

He maintained his composure and said unhurriedly: "The country is currently promoting 'Juvenile Procuratorial' work, also known as the Juvenile Division. The Provincial Peoples Procuratorate needs to synchronize with the higher-ups and establish a Juvenile Division team, which I will be personally responsible for. Chen Hai can serve as the team leader."

"This..." Chen Yanshi was silenced. He had retired, but that didn't mean he didn't know anything. The Juvenile Division was a recognized thankless job; it was a pit. He smiled awkwardly: "Yuliang, Haizi has no experience in this area. Isn't the work of the Juvenile Division more suitable for female comrades? Can you see if there are any other positions? It doesn't necessarily have to be in the Procuratorate."

Secretary Gao Yuliang shook his head inwardly and cursed him as an idiot. Although the Juvenile Division was a pit, it was aligned with the national policy direction and was easy to achieve results in. Chen Yanshi's political sensitivity was far too lacking; he was likely going to hinder Chen Hai in the future.

He couldn't be bothered to ramble anymore and said directly: "I'm not very familiar with Secretary Tian Guofu at the Discipline Inspection Commission. There is a vacancy here at the Public Security Department—Old Zhang of the Narcotics Control Brigade is about to retire, and this position needs a young and strong comrade to fill it. There are also other positions, such as a Level 2 Inspector, and roles in the labor union. Old leader, Handong Province is not peaceful right now. Chen Hai is my student, so I am trying my best to help him. Discuss these positions with Chen Hai and give me an answer as soon as possible. I have a meeting here, so I need to go."

After speaking, he hung up the phone and shook his head.

Director Qi Tongwei looked at Secretary Gao Yuliang: "Secretary Gao, regarding the Public Security Department..."

Secretary Gao Yuliang waved his hand: "He won't go to the Public Security Department. For the position of Captain of the Narcotics Control Brigade, choose someone capable; don't stuff your relatives in there again, it will cause trouble."

Director Qi Tongwei quickly said: "Don't worry, I won't do that. You said, will Chen Hai really not come to the Provincial Department? Should I keep a nominal position reserved for him?"

"He won't. Chen Yanshi can't bear to let Chen Hai be the Captain of the Narcotics Control Brigade. As for the nominal position, they might not look down upon it." Secretary Gao Yuliang shook his head with a look of regret. "Actually, I really hope Chen Hai will take on the burden of the Juvenile Division. Although it is difficult, it aligns with the country's development direction; as long as there are no mistakes, it is a great achievement. It's just a pity—neither Chen Yanshi nor Chen Hai can see through this."

At the same time that Director Qi Tongwei was reporting to Secretary Gao Yuliang, Secretary Sha Ruijin was standing by Yueya Lake, looking at the picturesque lake surface before him, lost in thought.

Secretary Sha Ruijin looked down at an old photo in his hand. The photo was also of this Yueya Lake, but the surface was floating with a large amount of trash, the water was bubbling with foam, there were many dead fish flipped over on the shore, and the water body was incredibly murky.

But the Yueya Lake before him had clear water quality, with only occasional scattered floating objects on the surface, and two small boats would immediately approach to clean them up. Under the shade of the trees was a row of Fishing platforms, where a dozen or so fishermen sat in a line, and almost everyone had a catch in their keepnet. Diagonally opposite the lake stood a magnificent, golden complex—the Lvzhou Yueya Lake Food City.

Secretary Sha Ruijin looked at the photo, then looked at the actual scene; he looked at the photo again, then looked at the actual scene again. His expression became increasingly strange—had he followed the trend and undergone Transmigration?

Before coming to Handong Province, Secretary Zhong had met with him privately, handed these photos to him, and specifically instructed him: "This is a vanity project approved by Secretary Gao Yuliang during Former Secretary Zhao Lichun's administration, and it is also a tool for the Zhao family to amass wealth. This food city has caused huge pollution to the surrounding area, ruining a scenic spot like Yueya Lake; this is also a bombshell under the feet of Secretary Gao Yuliang, a general of the Zhao Faction."

But where was the bombshell now? This picturesque place, this was a damn political achievement! And a huge one at that!

At this moment, Secretary Tian Guofu, who was beside him, took a deep breath and smiled: "I really didn't expect that Lvzhou, this industrial hub, actually had such a beautiful fairyland. Secretary Sha Ruijin, why don't we just grab a bite at that food city this noon, how about it?"

Secretary Sha Ruijin's eye twitched, he ignored him, and walked over to an old fisherman with white hair, smiling as he struck up a conversation: "Brother, you've had quite a harvest today, haven't you?"

The fisherman looked at the harvest in his keepnet, which only consisted of two small fish weighing half a catty, and glared at Secretary Sha Ruijin—where did this idiot come from? If you don't know how to talk, then shut the fuck up.