50: Chapter 50 The Discipline Inspection Commission Arrives

When Zhu Zihao called, Sun Ning was chewing on a baked sesame bun with meat.

Sometimes his dinner was just that simple: a cup of porridge and a baked sesame bun with meat.

He also enjoyed this kind of dinner; it was delicious and convenient.

After telling Zhu Zihao to come straight in over the phone, he wolfed down the rest of his meal.

Looking at his appearance, he did not look like a Township Head at all; he was indistinguishable from a college student.

Houses in the township were self-built with yards, so he still had to open the gate for Zhu Zihao.

Honestly, this was the first time anyone had come to visit him here.

It seemed this person was an interesting character!

Actually, it was just an oversight by Zhu Zihao and his wife; they had forgotten that Sun Ning lived with others.

Or perhaps it was their first time giving gifts, and they lacked experience.

The reason Sun Ning did not refuse Zhu Zihao was that he wanted to have a good talk with him about the public security in Mishui Township.

He invited Zhu Zihao into his rented room.

Fortunately, Shang Rou had tidied up the room, so there was a proper place to talk.

Sun Ning poured a cup of tea and asked: "Tell me, what kind of work requires reporting at night?"

His sudden question caught Zhu Zihao off guard.

On the way here, Zhu Zihao had imagined countless scenarios.

But he never expected Sun Ning to ask about work so straightforwardly.

Fortunately, these matters were second nature to Zhu Zihao.

This kept him from showing weakness in front of Sun Ning.

Zhu Zihao talked about everything from the staffing situation at the station to the security situation in the township.

He introduced everything to Sun Ning in great detail.

Sun Ning was very satisfied with Zhu Zihao's performance.

"Very good. You can be even more detailed in your work. The township will gradually make changes to the difficulties at the station."

Having said this much, even a man as socially unaware as Zhu Zihao knew it was time to leave.

From beginning to end, he never managed to voice his request for Sun Ning to look after him.

Come to think of it, for a man forged in the military, just taking the initiative to step into someone else's home was already difficult enough.

Asking for favors was still very hard to say out loud.

Zhu Zihao hurriedly stood up to say goodbye to Sun Ning.

Sun Ning also stood up and returned the cigarettes and alcohol.

"I accept your good intentions, but take these things back and return them!"

"Township Head, I just..."

"Take them back!"

Sun Ning's tone was heavier this time, like a heavy hammer striking Zhu Zihao's heart.

It left the man flushed with embarrassment, unable to utter a single word.

He had no choice but to leave Sun Ning's home in a daze.

He did not even remember how he got home.

At this moment, what he thought of was not his own future, but failing his wife's expectations.

Zhu Linlin saw that Zhu Zihao was in a bad mood, still carrying those two bottles of liquor.

She comforted him with heartache: "Zihao, it doesn't matter. We are very happy right now. At worst, we'll just stay in Mishui Township forever; not competing or fighting for anything is quite good."

The more Zhu Linlin acted like this, the guiltier Zhu Zihao felt.

Love is mutual; when you are good to me, I want to be twice as good to you.

This is the behavior of a normal, loving couple.

Zhu Zihao did not speak, but instead hugged his wife tightly, holding her harder and harder.

Zhu Linlin did not speak either, just stroked his back with her hand.

No one knew how happy this couple was at that moment.

The next day, Sun Ning, accompanied by Deputy Township Head Dong Zhensheng and with Xiao He in tow, went to the industrial park for an inspection.

Ever since the County Government allocated the funds, Sun Ning had arranged for Deputy Township Head Dong Zhensheng to be fully responsible for matters there.

He usually just played a supervisory role in the work below.

Sun Ning did not pay as much attention to the small projects like the paths and water supply/drainage in those factory areas as he did to the school.

He thought these small projects were perfect for the deputy Township Heads to practice on.

When the larger industrial park came, they would be able to handle things more easily.

He had been here a few times before, and the project had been proceeding in an orderly manner.

If General Manager Li Tao had not told him that those roads were suspected of being tofu-dreg projects, he would still trust Deputy Township Head Dong Zhensheng.

This time, he prepared to walk around, take a look, and first serve as a deterrent.

He had already contacted an engineering quality inspection unit in Zhongzhou, preparing to thoroughly check the project quality.

At the same time, he was also preparing for the upcoming third "fire."

As soon as Sun Ning arrived at the industrial park, General Manager Li Tao and his secretary were there to greet him.

He had been stationed here for some time.

In truth, all of Deep Blue's industries in Heyang were here, and as General Manager, he was just the factory director for several plants.

The group walked leisurely around the factory areas, and in a short while, they had toured the entire park.

Sun Ning did not have an engineering background, and looking at the construction site, he could not discover anything.

He just felt that the edges of the road were paved very thinly.

However, he walked and looked calmly, only discussing the larger plans for the industrial park and making no rash comments about the project quality.

Just as the group reached their car, four staff members stepped out of a black Santana.

The group walked up to Sun Ning aggressively, and the leader took out an ID card and flashed it in front of Sun Ning.

Speaking in what seemed to be an authoritative tone, he said: "Sun Ning, we are from the Eighth Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office of the County Commission for Discipline Inspection. Someone has reported that you are arbitrary in your work style, take bribes, engage in improper relations between men and women, and have huge amounts of assets of unknown origin. Please come with us to assist in the investigation."

The Discipline Inspection Commission?

They had come prepared!

"What? Is your ID too shameful to be seen? Or are you saying your IDs are fake?"

"How insolent! How dare you speak to Director Tang like that."

No sooner had Sun Ning finished speaking than a young man bristled and shouted.

"Director Tang? Heh, is this the level of the staff from the Eighth Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office of the Discipline Inspection Commission? I reserve the right to report this to the Cadre Supervision Office."

"You..."

The young man had not even finished speaking when Director Tang Youde stopped him with a look.

Director Tang Youde took out his ID and placed it in front of Sun Ning.

Gritting his teeth, he said: "Township Head Sun, you see clearly now, right? Please come with us to assist in the investigation!"

"Fine. Director Tang, please accompany me back to the township first. I will hand over my work, and then I will go with you."

Sun Ning's calm and composed manner made it seem as if the County Commission for Discipline Inspection had not come for him.

It was as if they were there to act as his bodyguards and boost his prestige.

The young man who had bristled earlier shouted again: "What are you trying to do? Are you trying to resist the organization?"

"Director Tang, I suggest that the Discipline Inspection Commission's Party Committee increase ideological and political education and training for your Eighth Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office. Otherwise, such a level is hardly presentable, and it also lowers your leadership level as Director Tang."

Director Tang Youde looked at Sun Ning, who still had a calm expression.

He did not know where this person in front of him got his confidence.

As the director of the Eighth Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office, he had seen too many corrupt officials.

Some were so scared they went limp when they saw them.

Some knelt and begged for mercy immediately.

There was even one who was more exaggerated and literally peed their pants in fear.

Some individuals who could maintain emotional stability were just struggling to keep from losing their composure.

But Sun Ning's performance was completely like that of an innocent person.