Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 871 - 827 A Letter of Complaint
Chapter 871: Chapter 827 A Letter of Complaint
Chapter 871 -827 A Letter of Complaint
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“If the investigation is not cleared up, there’s no rest for the year.”
The governor’s words were clear enough, and his attitude had been expressly stated.
When he left the slum area, Old Chen was no longer bothered by the stench of garbage. Now, his mind was entirely focused on the issue of make-up classes during the winter and summer vacations.
Just as he was about to take action, a murmur of voices came from inside the door. Governor Nie, surrounded by several leading officials from the municipal committee, came walking out. This prompted Old Chen to promptly choose to stand aside.
Looking at Old Chen, Nie Zhenbang reiterated, “Director Chen, I’ll be waiting for your news at the municipal committee guesthouse. You must report any developments to us immediately. Secretary Xu, Mayor Huang, and I will be here waiting. Lawlessness has gone too far. The provincial government has issued orders time and again not to increase the burden on students, not to collect make-up class fees in disguise, and not to offer make-up classes during the winter or summer breaks. What kind of education director are you, to let such a big incident happen in your district, and only find out about it now?”
After Governor Nie got into the car, Secretary Xu Aiguo of the municipal committee took a deliberate step later to turn his head to Old Chen and said sternly, “Director Chen, immediately get in touch with Secretary Zhou of the city’s disciplinary committee. The disciplinary committee will also be involved in investigating this matter. Regardless of who is implicated, or what people are involved, we will investigate thoroughly. Whoever should be expelled, will be expelled; whoever should be severely punished, will be so!”
Xu Aiguo’s words were very clear. Nie Zhenbang’s senses were sharp; although he had already stepped onto the business car, he could hear every word of Xu Aiguo’s low-voiced admonition. This Xu Aiguo was indeed no simple character, making the smartest, most intelligent choice in an instant.
With the education system in chaos, it was almost certain that, even if implicated, it would not be a major case, at most concerning the municipal education bureau. Make-up classes? That was basically private conduct by the various schools below. Thus, when Xu Aiguo started his investigation, there would be no real burden on him. But by doing so, he could create a very positive impression of himself.
Old Chen’s forehead was slightly sweaty, the result of the anxiety he had felt earlier. The authority of a governor was not something ordinary people could withstand, especially not when Governor Nie’s prestige was at its peak in the province.
He nodded, saying as if he were a primary school student, “Yes, please rest assured, Secretary Xu. I will immediately consult and report to Secretary Zhou. The disciplinary inspection team of the municipal education bureau will definitely cooperate with the city disciplinary committee to thoroughly investigate this matter. If I have not done well, I am willing to accept any punishment from the secretary without complaint.”
After watching the motorcade leave, Old Chen finally let out a long sigh. Under the pressure of Governor Nie and Secretary Xu, he had truly felt somewhat breathless.
As soon as he got into his car, Old Chen immediately dialed the phone number of the secretary’s office of the city disciplinary committee. Secretary Zhou of the Changhong City disciplinary committee had already been instructed by Xu Aiguo, and upon hearing that it was Old Chen, he was quite direct, saying concisely, “Director Chen, the city disciplinary committee’s investigation team has already been assembled. Now, I will lead the team straight to the municipal education bureau. You should get in contact and arrange for all members of the party group leadership of the municipal education bureau to be present for a short meeting to determine the next steps in our work.”
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Municipal Education Bureau
Inside the conference room, the atmosphere was very serious. Secretary Zhou of the city disciplinary committee sat in the central seat, a member of the standing committee of the municipal party, one of the top leaders who, under normal circumstances, would never have any contact with the municipal education bureau.
Besides the members of the special task group, all the members of the party group leadership team of the municipal education bureau were seated. Secretary Zhou looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice, “Comrades, I believe everyone is already aware of the situation. This time, the education bureau has been in major disorder. The provincial government has strictly forbidden make-up classes and the collection of fees for them, yet you have allowed Governor Nie to catch you red-handed. Now, let’s hear your thoughts on how to investigate this case.”
At this point, Secretary Zhou’s gaze fell on Li Wangyong, the deputy party group secretary, deputy director, and head of the disciplinary inspection team of the municipal education bureau. He said gravely, “Li, you are the head of the disciplinary inspection team of the municipal education bureau. You have more experience with investigating disciplinary violations in the education system. Tell us, how should this case be investigated?”
Li Wangyong, around forty years old, was considered a young and vigorous cadre in the education system. No one contested Secretary Zhou’s address to him as “Li.”
Li Wangyong’s expression was extremely serious, characteristic of a disciplinary inspector. After a pause, he spoke, “Secretary Zhou, Old Chen, looking at this case, it can be said that it’s a very straightforward violation. Currently, according to the known situation, Changhong City’s Eleventh Middle School, which is Red Flag District First Middle School, openly defied regulations, offering extra classes in violation of the rules. This fact is indisputable. Thus, I believe our main focus should be on this aspect. To investigate the issue of winter vacation extra classes in all other major middle schools across the city. Moreover, I suggest that the Director and Party Group Secretary of the Red Flag District Education Bureau take inescapable responsibility for this matter and be suspended from duty. The specific disciplinary actions can be discussed after the case is closed. In addition, the principal and leadership team of Red Flag District First Middle School should be investigated. Those who need to be dismissed should be dismissed, the extra class fees that need to be refunded to students should be immediately returned. We need to present a clear outcome as quickly as possible.”
After these words, Secretary Zhou also nodded in approval, recognizing the talent in Li Wangyong. He knew that the usual perfunctory procedures wouldn’t work now. With the Governor present, someone had to take responsibility. The Red Flag District Education Bureau and the involved schools were the obvious choices. Only then would the Governor be satisfied.
Immediately, Secretary Zhou also expressed his thoughts, “Personally, I think Li’s suggestion is very good – clear and well-analyzed. In that case, let’s proceed according to this plan. This case is not a major one. I suggest dividing our forces, with one team from the City Disciplinary Committee stationed at the City Education Bureau, and a part of the City Education Bureau’s party group to contact all county and municipal education bureaus in the city to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the winter vacation extra classes. Meanwhile, the City Education Bureau’s disciplinary inspection team should immediately enter the Red Flag District Education Bureau to conduct a serious inspection of the middle schools in the Red Flag District. We must deliver a clear result today.”
Secretary Zhou’s words clearly relieved the City Education Bureau, including Chen Xiaowei. Such an arrangement by Secretary Zhou was a significant gesture of dignity and leniency towards the City Education Bureau.
Having the City Education Bureau handle the Red Flag District would keep the situation under control within the inner circle of the education system. Furthermore, the comprehensive investigation of extra classes in other middle schools throughout the city was potentially flexible.
Chen Xiaowei was well aware that this approach essentially saved his position. Moreover, because of this misfortune, he had found luck by getting connected with Huang Jiangguo. Whether he could further progress would depend on his own maneuvering.
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City Party Guesthouse
Due to Governor Nie’s stay, the City Party Guesthouse was prepared for strict security. Outside the guesthouse, the City Public Security Bureau had at least four groups of patrol police and public security officers, either sitting in police cars or in plain clothes, guarding the premises.
Inside the guesthouse, the atmosphere was like preparing for battle. In the kitchen, the City Party Committee Hospitality Office Director and the guesthouse General Manager personally supervised the work. Although the standards strictly adhered to the Three Public Expenses regulation, the management of menu selection and dish flavors was intensified.
City Party Guesthouse, Room 777.
Truthfully, the seventh floor of the City Party Guesthouse did not have that many rooms. However, according to the internal organizational rules, Room 777 was specially designed. As the saying goes, “lucky seven, prosperous eight,” just like businessmen prefer the number 8, officials in the system have a liking for 7. The term “lucky seven, prosperous eight” was one reason. Another reason was related to age within the system; turning 57 or 58 years old was a threshold. For example, for a bureau-level official, being 57 increased the likelihood of promotion, but at 58, even if promoted, it would likely be to positions like the People’s Congress or Political Consultative Conference where one could not hold executive roles, embodying the “lucky seven, prosperous eight” principle. Hence, the City Party Guesthouse had innovatively established Room 777.
It was a business suite, about over 150 square meters large. At this moment, Nie Zhenbang was sitting on the sofa, with Vice Governor Ma and Secretary-General Li on the left, and Xu Aiguo and Huang Zhenqiu on the right.
At that moment, Xu Aiguo appeared very cautious and modest, smiling as he said, “Governor, since the official launch of the old city renovation in Changhong City last August, the roads and public utilities in the old city district have been basically reconstructed in the past six months.”
Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang also smiled and said, “The pace of the old city renovation is quite good. During the renovation process, we must pay attention to the interests of the residents affected by the demolition. In terms of municipal facilities, we need to consider the future and not just the present. I’ve seen many domestic cities that only focus on the immediate range, building something like a four-lane road, only to find out right after the renovation that it’s not wide enough and needs to be redone. This wastes both the citizens’ labor and money. As officials, the same logic applies – we need to be forward-looking, bold, and visionary.”
As Nie Zhenbang spoke, Xu Aiguo and Huang Zhenqiu took out their notebooks and began taking notes with an eager attitude.
Nie Zhenbang was pleased with their attitude, regardless of what they truly thought, at least the manifestation was positive.
Just as he prepared to speak further, a knock on the door was heard, and Li Jupeng entered, whispering to the Governor, “Governor, just now, Brother Wu received an anonymous letter downstairs.” (
