Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 163 Hou Liangping Gets into Trouble Again

Hou Liangping ultimately failed to take the deputy director of the Department of Human Resources and Social Security with him.

When Ji Changming appeared at the Human Resources and Social Security Department with a shocked and angry Chen Hai and a gloating Lü Liang.

Hou Liangping knew that this time it might really be the end.

Lu Yike came with Ji Changming. When she saw Zhou Zheng behind Hou Liangping, she felt a little dizzy.

That good-for-nothing! Lin Huahua went to the secret investigation team, how did he end up hanging out with Hou Liangping?

Just as Hou Liangping was about to speak, Ji Changming coldly extended his hand and said:

"Take them all and bring them back."

He turned and left after saying that, after all, this was the territory of the Human Resources and Social Security Department, and as the chief prosecutor, he really couldn't afford to lose face like this.

Although Hou Liangping has repeatedly trampled on their face.

Hou Liangping was about to resist when Chen Hai pulled out a gun, pointed it at him, and said expressionlessly:

"We're brothers, don't make things difficult for me."

Hou Liangping had no choice but to obediently raise his hands and be supported by his colleagues from the procuratorate as he left the Department of Human Resources and Social Security.

Zhou Zheng and the others obediently followed behind Lü Liang, their heads down, and got into the car without saying a word.

Zhu Zhanyan, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Social Security, watched Hou Liangping's lonely figure as the procuratorate staff left and sighed:

"What a lawless monkey! It's a pity that the Great Sage did it for justice, while he did it for his own fame and fortune."

After speaking, he returned to the head seat of the conference room and waved his hand, saying:

"Let's continue the meeting."

The farce orchestrated by the Department of Human Resources and Social Security has come to an end.

On the way, Hou Liangping rode in the same car as Ji Changming, but there was a procuratorate official on each of his left and right sides. This practice, which resembled restraining a prisoner, greatly displeased him, and he impatiently snapped at the officials beside him:

"Do you two really need to stand so close to me? Am I going to run away or something?"

Ji Changming sneered:

"Hou Liangping, you think your problem isn't serious? Let me tell you, you're in deep trouble!"

Hou Liangping rolled his eyes dismissively. He thought that at most, the problem was with the way the work was done. If all else failed, he could just call Zhong Xiaoai and everything would be resolved.

Therefore, he stopped talking and just sat there sulking.

He didn't expect that Ji Changming wouldn't even let him return to the institute, but instead threw him directly into the dormitory.

It was said that he was temporarily suspended from his post pending further action.

Hou Liangping was naturally unconvinced and was thinking about how to phrase his words to Zhong Xiaoai.

Unexpectedly, Zhong Xiaoai called first.

Hou Liangping was overjoyed and quickly answered the phone, only to be met with a barrage of insults from Zhong Xiaoai:

"Ryoping, you've fallen into your old habits again, haven't you? Why are you acting without permission again? What exactly are you trying to do?!"

Hou Liangping was somewhat bewildered, and said defiantly:

"What am I trying to do? I'm salvaging the judiciary in Handong! Do you know that these high-ranking officials in Handong made a deal with the Zhao family, asking me to release Liu Xinjian and arrest two pre-arranged senior executives to cover for them! How can I allow this!"

Zhong Xiaoai felt a sense of helplessness. For the sake of superficial peace or to maintain stability, it was common for high-level officials to make deals, or more accurately, to negotiate. They would not break off relations unless absolutely necessary.

Zhong Xiaoai believes that the compromise made by the provincial level of Handong to Zhao Lichun must have had its reasons, especially given the current unfavorable situation of Sha Ruijin's suspension. It is understandable that Handong made concessions.

Hou Liangping didn't understand these things. Zhong Xiaoai tried several times to explain these basic concepts to him, but he refused to listen and even tried to talk back, which led to an unpleasant ending.

Zhong Zhengguo had repeatedly asked Zhong Xiaoai to teach Hou Liangping how to conduct himself in a large family, which put Zhong Xiaoai in a very difficult position.

This time, the immature child made the same mistake again.

Last time, they arrested Li Dakang's wife.

This time, although the level may not seem that high, it involves a wider range of people and a larger number of individuals.

Zhong Xiaoai took a few deep breaths and slowly asked:

"Alright, Liangping, even if you're trying to save Handong, I ask you, what's the basis for arresting these people?"

Hou Liangping said with immense pride:

"Liu Xinjian's confession! He implicated so many problematic individuals, and I arrested them one by one. Shouldn't I have earned some credit for that? It's truly incomprehensible how Ji Changming and his group are treating me like this!"

Zhong Xiaoai's heart sank; she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

Liu Xinjian's confession.

Use this to arrest people?

It's like when you're in elementary school, the class monitor reports all the people he doesn't like to the teacher, and the teacher deducts points from each of them.

But Hou Liangping wasn't working at a primary school; he was working at the Handong Provincial Procuratorate!

Hou Liangping used something so low-class, something whose authenticity couldn't even be questioned, as the basis for arresting people?

And they even went so far as to arrest dozens of people?

No wonder Ji Changming's tone was no longer respectful when he called, but rather full of dissatisfaction.

Zhong Xiaoai understands now.

To quell this turmoil involving dozens of people, it is essential for the higher-ups at Handong to intervene.

If they want the Chung family to settle this matter, what price and political resources would they need to pay?

This will be an immeasurable sum!

Hou Liangping was still boasting about his brilliance on the other end of the phone, completely unaware that Zhong Xiaoai had fallen silent.

He couldn't see Zhong Xiaoai's trembling body or her white knuckles.

"Anyway... let's wait for news in the meantime."

After uttering a few words, Zhong Xiaoai quickly ended the call.

Hou Liangping stared at the "call ended" screen and muttered:

"Seriously, what's wrong with him..."

Hou Liangping disagreed.

A five-person meeting is being held secretly in Building No. 1, with the provincial party secretary absent and the discipline inspection secretary on leave.

The only point of discussion was the direction Hou Liangping should take.

Governor Liu presided over the meeting, which was attended by Gao Yuliang and Xia Qing.

"Gentlemen, I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Now we'll discuss how to deal with Hou Liangping."

Governor Liu said solemnly:

"He's still within the period of influence of his major demerit, so logically he should be dealt with severely. But at the same time, let's not forget that he's from the Zhong family in Beijing. How to handle this properly requires our careful consideration."

Gao Yuliang jokingly said:

"It seems that Comrade Ruijin and Comrade Guofu have escaped a disaster and do not need to participate in the discussion of such sensitive issues."

Governor Liu smiled wryly:

"Comrade Yuliang, please don't say that. Now that it's just the three of us, let's speak freely."

Gao Yuliang nodded and said:

"Alright, then I'll say it. In Hou Liangping's case, demotion is inevitable. In my opinion, let's demote him to a substantive deputy division-level position and cancel his deputy department-level benefits as well. That's a very serious punishment."

Gao Yuliang looked at Xia Qing as he spoke, and Xia Qing said in a deep voice:

"In addition, I would like to offer one more suggestion. Comrade Hou Liangping may not be suitable to continue serving in the public security, procuratorate, and judicial system."

These words surprised even Governor Liu and Gao Yuliang.

Xia Qing not only wanted to demote Hou Liangping, but also wanted to kick him out of the public security, procuratorate and judicial system.

Can the Chung family agree to this arrangement?

Just then, Governor Liu's phone rang.

He picked it up, glanced at the caller ID, and helplessly held up his phone to show the two of them, saying:

"Gentlemen, should I answer this call or not?"

Gao Yuliang and Xia Qing looked closely and saw that the caller was none other than Zhong Zhengguo!