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Upon hearing this, Gao Yuliang frowned deeply, his face full of worry. He gently patted Wang Fuzhen's shoulder and comforted her, "Old Wang, don't worry too much. Old Chen is blessed by Heaven and will definitely pull through."

"We will fully cooperate with the hospital's treatment. Please let me know if you need anything."

At this moment, Dean Liu of the hospital hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully said to Gao Yuliang, "Secretary Gao, we have organized the best medical team to closely monitor Old Chen's condition 24 hours a day. We will report to you immediately if there is any situation."

Gao Yuliang nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping seriously over everyone present, and said, "Old Chen has made tremendous contributions to our province. His health is of utmost importance. You must do your utmost to ensure that Old Chen receives the best treatment." Everyone nodded, indicating that they would do their best.

Afterwards, Gao Yuliang inquired in detail about Chen Yanshi's condition and treatment plan, and after in-depth exchanges with the doctors, he left the hospital with his secretary Xiao He and others.

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Meanwhile, at the Hantong Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial Party Secretary's Office.

Sha Ruijin and Zhao Anbang sat on an upscale sofa, drinking Wuyishan Dahongpao tea.

Zhao Anbang remained calm and composed, looking at Sha Ruijin, and said in a deep voice, "Comrade Ruijin. Yunfei just reported to me. He secretly went to Hong Kong to arrest Gao Xiaoqin and Gao Xiaofeng."

"Also, Gao Xiaoqin and Qi Tongwei's son."

Zhao Anbang, ever the shocker, said: "I've told Yunfei not to alert the enemy for now. Let's gather more evidence."

Sha Ruijin's temples were already gray. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and his eyes became deep. He slowly said, "Comrade Anbang, this is the right thing to do. If we alert the enemy now, all our previous efforts will be in vain. We must collect all the evidence to ensure that we strike the right target."

Zhao Anbang nodded slightly and continued, "Comrade Ruijin, Qi Tongwei, as the Director of the Public Security Bureau, has failed to solve the case for so long. I believe he is incompetent."

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and he said, "Comrade Anbang, then... a lateral transfer. Give Qi Tongwei a dignified endeavor."

"I think the Water Resources Department is a good choice. It's a place where he can feel secure."

A smile, barely concealed, curved Zhao Anbang's lips.

"Qi Tongwei is at the level of a department director, so it's reasonable for him to be transferred to the Water Resources Department as its director. This will give him experience and help him understand his place."

Sha Ruijin put down his teacup, tapped his fingers lightly on the sofa armrest, and said thoughtfully, "Anbang, we need to handle Qi Tongwei's matter carefully. We also need to make preparations in advance with the Water Resources Department. We can't let him cause any trouble after he goes there."

Zhao Anbang's smile faded, his expression turning serious. He said, "Comrade Ruijin, rest assured, I will arrange reliable people to keep an eye on things at the Water Resources Department to ensure a smooth transition."

Sha Ruijin nodded slightly and continued, "In addition, the matter concerning Gao Xiaoqin, Gao Xiaofeng, and the two children must be kept strictly confidential. Not a single word can be leaked to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."

Sha Ruijin's underlying message was concern about the powerful Han University gang.

Zhao Anbang said calmly, "I understand. I have instructed Yunfei to strictly control the information, and all relevant personnel have signed confidentiality agreements."

At that moment, Secretary Bai knocked and entered, saying softly, "Secretary Sha, Secretary Zhao, there are urgent documents that need your approval..."

Sha Ruijin stood up, straightened his clothes, and said, "Comrade Anbang, let's deal with the documents first. Report to me promptly if there are any further developments in this matter."

Zhao Anbang also stood up and said, "Okay, Comrade Ruijin, don't worry, I will keep a close eye on it."

This is the power of the top two leaders of the provincial party committee. Once they've reached an agreement, no one in Handong Province can change it.

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That afternoon, Wu Chunlin, the provincial Party committee's organization minister, came to the office of the public security department director.

In front of Qi Tongwei, the decision of the Handong Provincial Committee was read aloud.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei's face turned deathly pale. He abruptly stood up, the chair creaking loudly from his movement. "Minister Wu, this... how is this possible? I've worked in the Public Security Bureau for so many years; even if I haven't made any great contributions, I've certainly put in a lot of hard work!" Qi Tongwei's voice trembled with resentment.

Wu Chunlin remained calm, his eyes revealing an undeniable authority. He slowly said, "Comrade Qi Tongwei, this is the decision of the Provincial Party Committee, the result of careful consideration by Secretary Sha and Secretary Zhao. The organization believes that the work at the Water Resources Department is a new challenge and an opportunity for you to grow. You should adjust your mindset and actively cooperate with the organization's arrangements."

Qi Tongwei clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms. He suppressed his anger and grievances and said, "Minister Wu, I will obey the organization's arrangements, but I want to know, what is the reason for this? Is it just because of... Shanshui Group?"

Wu Chunlin frowned slightly and said, "Comrade Qi Tongwei, the organization's decision is based on many considerations, not just one particular matter. As a Party member and cadre, you must trust the organization and not ask too many questions about the reasons. Now, what you need to do is to complete the handover work as soon as possible and report to the Water Resources Department."

Qi Tongwei took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He knew that arguing further would be futile. He slowly nodded and said, "Alright, Minister Wu, I will obey the arrangement. But I will prove to the organization that I can achieve great things anywhere."

Wu Chunlin nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's right, Comrade Qi Tongwei. I hope you can continue to contribute to the cause of the Party and the people in your new position. The handover should be completed as soon as possible; the Water Resources Department is also waiting for you."

After saying that, Wu Chunlin turned and left Qi Tongwei's office.

Qi Tongwei sat blankly in the chair, his eyes revealing confusion and resentment.

He recalled his hard work and dedication at the Public Security Bureau over the years, only to be transferred to the Water Resources Bureau, and felt a mix of emotions.

Just then, his phone rang. It was a call from one of his former subordinates, inquiring about his transfer. Qi Tongwei suppressed his emotions, gave a brief reply, and then hung up. He knew that from this moment on, he was in grave danger.

178. Ding Yizhen was captured abroad and escorted back to Handong.

178. Ding Yizhen was captured abroad and escorted back to Handong.

Ring ring! A piercing cell phone ringtone sounded.

"Comrades, reform is imperative. Many departments with little work can be downsized. We can reduce the number of positions by 20%."

"Stop outsourcing. I won't allow any more temporary workers."

"Most of the administrative staff with permanent positions are just playing on their phones..."

Lin Yunfei is in the conference room, holding an in-depth research meeting with all the department-level leaders of Guangming District.

"If I find out who it is, they'll be immediately transferred to another post. They'll be sent to guard the reservoir, do cleaning, or go to the Municipal Disabled Persons' Federation."

“I’m telling you, as long as the punishment from higher authorities hasn’t come down, I will still be the Party Secretary of Guangming District.”

Lin Yunfei picked up his phone and glanced at it. He slowly stood up and looked at his subordinates: "The meeting is temporarily suspended. Take a ten-minute break."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Yunfei hurriedly hung up the phone, walked out of the conference room with his secretary Liu Can, went to the end of the corridor, and opened the window.

. . . . .

Lin Yunfei took a deep breath of the fresh air outside the window, trying to calm his somewhat agitated emotions. His brows were furrowed, and the words he had spoken at the meeting kept echoing in his mind—his remarks about reform, streamlining staff, and eliminating temporary workers.

He knew that once these words were spoken, they would inevitably cause a stir in the officialdom of the district.

Secretary Liu Can followed behind Lin Yunfei, carefully observing his expression. He knew the importance of this meeting and understood the pressure Lin Yunfei was under. He asked softly, "Secretary Lin, what do you think we should do next...?"

Lin Yunfei turned around and looked at Liu Can with a firm gaze: "Reform is not child's play; it must be advanced step by step. You should first compile a detailed report, listing the staffing, work efficiency, and existing problems of each department. We need to have a clear understanding of the situation."

Liu Can nodded and quickly wrote down Lin Yunfei's instructions.

Just then, Lin Yunfei's phone rang again. He glanced at the caller ID; it was his father, Lin Hu, calling. He took a deep breath and answered the phone.

"Hello, Dad. It's me." Lin Yunfei spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful.

Lin Hu's calm voice came from the other end of the phone: "Yunfei, I heard you're carrying out reforms in Guangming District, and quite a stir. You must remember that reforms are for better development, but you also need to pay attention to the methods and approaches to avoid causing unnecessary conflicts."

Lin Yunfei nodded slightly, even though his father on the other end of the phone couldn't see him: "Dad, I understand. Some departments are overstaffed and inefficient. If we don't reform them, it will only hinder development. Since I'm in this position, I have to be responsible for Guangming District."

Lin Hu was silent for a moment on the phone, then said, "It's good that you have this determination, but reform will inevitably affect the interests of some people. You need to be prepared to deal with all kinds of difficulties. Don't worry about things at home."

"You need to be careful about your safety. It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. You should understand this principle."

Lin Hu slowly began to speak, getting down to business: "By the way, our Imperial City Guard's agents rescued Ding Yizhen in Africa, and he has already been captured."

Lin Yunfei looked surprised: "Ding Yizhen? Went to Africa?"

Lin Hu confirmed on the other end of the phone, "That's right. He fled to Africa, thinking he could escape this time, but he was still found by our Imperial City Division agents. He has now been escorted back to Handong and sent directly to the Handong Provincial State Security Department."

"You are now the second-in-command at the National Security Bureau, the one in charge of operations."

Lin Yunfei snapped out of his daze, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes: "This is really good news. Ding Yizhen did a lot of bad things while he was in office. His arrest is a relief to the people. Dad, thank you. You've worked hard."

Lin Hu couldn't help but laugh heartily: "This is our duty. Yunfei, you must proceed with your reforms in Guangming District steadily and surely. Ding Yizhen's arrest may make some people restrain themselves, but we cannot rule out the possibility that some people will resort to desperate measures. You must be careful."

Lin Yunfei said firmly, "Dad, don't worry, I will pay attention. Reform is imperative, and I will not back down because of a little difficulty."

After finishing his phone call with his father, Lin Yunfei returned to the conference room. Looking at the assembled department-level officials, he cleared his throat and said, "I just received news that the traitor Ding Yizhen has been captured in Africa and has been escorted back to Handong."

"This shows that no matter where criminals flee, they cannot escape the punishment of the law. The same is true for the reforms in our Guangming District. Although we will encounter resistance, as long as we uphold justice, we will surely succeed."

The people in the conference room were shocked when they heard the news, and then began to whisper among themselves.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Yunfei continued, "Alright, let's continue the meeting. We just discussed compiling reports on the staffing of each department; everyone should take this very seriously and complete it as soon as possible."

Director Li of the Maritime Safety Administration nodded first: "Understood, Secretary Lin. We will sort out the compilation situation as soon as possible to ensure the data is detailed and there will be no delays. All departments should also actively cooperate and submit the preliminary plan by next Wednesday so that we can make overall plans and steadily advance the reform process."

Director Zhang of the Guangming District Health Commission then stated, "Please rest assured, Secretary Lin, we will strictly follow the requirements and conduct thorough verification to ensure that every piece of data is accurate."

Director Wang of the Finance Bureau also stood up: "Secretary Lin, our Finance Bureau will definitely cooperate fully."

Director Zhao of the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau immediately responded, "Our bureau will also do its utmost to ensure the authenticity and completeness of the staffing data. We will streamline 20% of the positions."

Director Liu of the Industry and Information Technology Bureau nodded and said, "Our Bureau will actively cooperate, optimize resource allocation, and ensure the efficient advancement of the reform."

Director Chen of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau then stated, "Our bureau will strictly control the process to ensure that every measure in the reform is implemented effectively."

Director Sun of the Medical Security Bureau stated, "Our Medical Security Bureau will fully support and ensure that the reform measures are implemented accurately. We will increase our efforts to address the pain points and difficulties that the people care about."

Director Zhou of the Transportation Bureau firmly stated, "Our Transportation Bureau will optimize the transportation layout to ensure the smooth progress of the reform and guarantee convenient travel for citizens."

Director Wu of the Natural Resources Bureau also stated: "Our Natural Resources Bureau will strictly plan and will be rigorous and meticulous in reviewing land planning, forestry, and mineral resources to ensure that every approval is compliant and legal, and that on-site investigations are never just a formality."

Lin Yunfei's expression was serious as he pointed at Director Wu: "Director Wu, your Natural Resources Bureau bears a heavy responsibility. This involves Jingzhou Mining Company, a subsidiary of Zhongfu Group."

"The qualifications of Jingfeng Mine and Jingsheng Mine need to be re-examined, and the land transfer fees need to be investigated back ten years."

Are there any violations?

"We must investigate thoroughly and never tolerate any illegal behavior. This is not only about the success or failure of the reform, but also about social fairness and justice. I hope everyone will work together to safeguard the future of Guangming District." Lin Yunfei's gaze was firm and his tone was resolute, and the atmosphere in the meeting room immediately became more solemn.

Director Wu nodded solemnly: "Secretary Lin, rest assured, we will investigate thoroughly and ensure that every penny is accounted for, leaving no stone unturned."

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Meanwhile, the Provincial Government Office.

Zhao Anbang sat at his desk, looking at the documents in his hand with a furrowed brow.

Jingle Bell! !

Zhao Mengsheng called: "Anbang. I have good news for you. Ding Yizhen has been captured in Africa."

Zhao Anbang suddenly raised his head, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before regaining his composure: "Caught? That's good news. He fled abroad, thinking he could get away with it, but he was caught after all."

Zhao Mengsheng said on the other end of the phone, "Yes, the agents of the Imperial City Guard have done a great job this time. Ding Yizhen has now been escorted back to Handong and sent directly to the National Security Department. Yunfei is now the second-in-command of the National Security Department, and he will be in charge of this case."

Zhao Anbang nodded slightly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table: "Yunfei... he's a smart and sensible child. The Guangming District of Jingzhou City is currently undergoing reforms, which are causing quite a stir. Ding Yizhen's arrest might be a boon for him, but it could also bring more trouble."

Zhao Mengsheng was silent for a moment, then said, "Anbang, how much impact do you think Ding Yizhen's capture will have on the situation in Guangming District?"

Zhao Anbang pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Brother, there will definitely be an impact, but the key is how we deal with it. The reform of Guangming District is imminent. Ding Yizhen's arrest may deter a group of petty thieves, and may even drive some people to desperation."

"For example, Qi Tongwei. Yunfei told me that this former director of the Public Security Bureau always kept a sniper rifle in the trunk of his car," Zhao Anbang said, making a startling statement.