Chapter 25: The Bird Startled by the Bow
When the people in the private room heard Qiu Shunming say that he wanted to convene a party group meeting, specifically to study the issue of lifting Ye Ming's double rules, everyone was momentarily stunned, and the entire private room fell silent.
Peng Hui had always thought that Ye Ming was arrogant and dismissive during the double designation period, and didn't take them seriously as case handlers, so he had been resentful of him.
So, after Qiu Shunming announced the decision to lift the double rules on Ye Ming, he was the first to wake up from his astonishment, stood up with a "huff", and asked with wide eyes: "Director Qiu, what's going on? At the municipal party committee meeting, you proposed to put Ye Ming under double rules, and I expressed my opposition, thinking that the reasons and basis for putting Ye Ming under double rules were insufficient at the time. However, other party committee members agreed with your proposal. I followed the party's principle of minority obeying majority, finally agreeing and executing the municipal party committee's decision without any discount, and seriously investigating Ye Ming's problems. Now we are deeply investigating Ye Ming's problems, why suddenly lift the double rules measures against him?
He looked at Xia Chuchu, who was sitting next to Qiu Shunming with a pleased expression, and his face showed an indignant look. He asked loudly: "Director Qiu, I'm a straightforward person, I can't hide my words - I'd like to ask: Is your decision influenced by Miss Xia Chuchu? Are you worried that Director Xia of the Provincial Bureau will intervene or inquire about this case?"
Qiu Shunming's face turned pale and then red again as he was questioned by Peng Hui. He knew that Peng Hui was a hot-headed person who wouldn't even fear the king of heaven when his temper flared up, so he could only explain in a roundabout way: "Peng Comrade, don't be so agitated. You've completely misunderstood my meaning. I have two reasons for suddenly making this decision: Firstly, this morning at the municipal bureau, I carefully read through the appeal materials written by Chen Yi on behalf of Xiao Ye. If what she wrote is true, then Xiao Ye's actions were justified and we should only deal with her after investigating the truth; secondly, you may not be aware that the K City Discipline Inspection Commission is also investigating Xiao Ye's case. From their investigation, it appears that the so-called bribery issue involving Xiao Ye was entirely a frame-up and revenge by the taxpayer. Xiao Ye is clean and innocent when it comes to integrity issues. Since this is the case, as a primary party organization, we must have the courage to admit our mistakes and correct them. That's why I proposed holding this party group meeting on short notice, in order to strive for a quick decision to lift the dual rules on Ye Ming."
He saw Peng Hui still with an expression of disapproval, suddenly remembered that he had just questioned himself and revealed some inside information when the party group made a decision. He said in front of so many people, especially Ye Ming and Xia Chuchu, that the double regulation of Ye Ming was his proposal, Qiu Shunming's heart couldn't help but resent this outspoken Peng Hui. So he put on a serious face and said in a tone of reprimand: "Comrade Peng, I'd like to remind you of something: as a party member leading cadre, you should have some sense of confidentiality. The decision-making process of our municipal bureau's party group meeting is confidential, please don't reveal the topics and decision-making process of the party group meeting in such public occasions again."
Peng Hui only then realized that in his impulsiveness, he had actually revealed the discussion and decision-making process of whether to double-regulate Ye Ming at the party group meeting, which indeed violated confidentiality discipline. His face turned bright red as he sat down with a thud, no longer making a sound.
Lin Nans thoughts were quite tight, and at this moment, he had already guessed that Qiu Shunming's attitude changed so quickly, it must be related to the phone call he just answered. And that phone call was absolutely about Ye Ming's problem, and the person who called Qiu Shunming should have a very high status.
So, he immediately put on a smiling face and echoed Qiu Shunming: "Director Qiu is right, the biggest advantage of our party is not that we don't make mistakes, but that after making mistakes, we can correct them in time. Now, the facts have proven that our original decision to take disciplinary action against Comrade Ye Ming was wrong, so we must correct it in time. I believe that as a veteran party member who joined the party while still in college, Comrade Ye Ming has a broad mind and should be able to understand our attitude of correcting mistakes as soon as we recognize them."
As he spoke, he began to call other party group members at the municipal bureau one by one, asking them to rush to Baozhu County Bureau for a party group meeting.
Ye Ming had been quietly watching the performances of Qiu Shunming, Lin Nan, and Peng Hui. He knew: this must be Li Runji finding out that he was being investigated and starting to exert influence below! He didn't think it was a happy or exciting thing, on the contrary, his heart was filled with sadness and resentment: his bribery case, which was clearly a miscarriage of justice, yet he couldn't clear up with them no matter what. But as soon as someone above spoke up, these people immediately changed their tune. This officialdom, how realistic and despicable it is...
Of course, the happiest ones were Chen Yi and Xia Chuchu. Especially Chen Yi, after hearing that Ye Ming might be released from double regulation immediately, thinking it was Xia Chuchu's credit, her initial jealousy towards her was instantly replaced by a heart full of gratitude. At the end of the banquet, she, who never drank white wine, stood up and toasted Xia Chuchu with a glass of wine, and even finished it in one gulp...
After leaving "Crystal Palace Food City", Xia Chuchu hurriedly said goodbye to Ye Ming, Qiu Shunming and others because she had to rush back to record the show at night, and drove back to the provincial city with a satisfied heart.
Qiu Shunming sent Xia Chuchu away and then left the crowd to walk to a quiet corner, took out his mobile phone and dialed Li Li's number.
After the phone was connected, he scolded with a gloomy face and a low voice: "Li Li, you son of a bitch! This time you've made me and our city bureau's party group suffer! You're already over 40 years old and have been in charge for several years, don't you even know the phrase 'a rabbit doesn't eat grass near its nest'? I know you're a lecher, I know that when you see a woman who looks good, your thing in your pants gets excited and your mouth starts to drool! But you should also pay attention to your influence and image! Now look what's happened: your thing in your pants has gotten us all dirty! Let me tell you, this time you begged me to double regulate Ye Ming, but it turns out you've stirred up a hornet's nest! Do you know who is behind Ye Ming? It's Li Runji, the standing deputy secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission, and he's also the precious daughter of Provincial Bureau Chief Xia, Xia Chuchu. As a leader, you don't even understand the relationships and backgrounds of your subordinates, you recklessly try to get people killed, are you really working as a bureau chief or just fooling around? Now you've already been targeted by the municipal discipline inspection commission, I estimate they're secretly investigating your disciplinary problems. You'd better think about your own retreat!"
Li Li was possibly stunned by the scolding he received, or frightened by Qiu Shunming's words, and remained silent on the phone for a long time. It wasn't until Qiu Shunming impatiently asked him to say something that he stuttered: "Q... Director Qiu, what should I do now? You have to save me this time! If the Discipline Inspection Commission really has their eyes on me, it's all over!"
