At ten o'clock in the evening, Li Yuanlang hurriedly returned home.

Seeing Bai Qing, he asked anxiously: "Why did you call me back?"

Bai Qing gestured toward the window, "Did you see that the lights are still on in dad's room?"

"I saw it." Li Yuanlang said puzzledly: "At this time in the past, Dad would have rested long ago. It is not his habit to stay up late."

"Do you know who is inside?" Bai Qing asked again.

Li Yuanlang was confused and shook his head to express his ignorance.

"Uncle Wang."

"Which Uncle Wang?"

"Your sister's father-in-law, Uncle Wang Minghong."

"Him!" Li Yuanlang was suddenly shocked.

Although Wang Minghong has partially withdrawn, the National People's Congress has not yet held a meeting, and it will be about a month before full withdrawal.

Seeing that the Spring Festival was approaching, he flew from the capital to Chuzhong, which obviously had different meanings.

What's more, Wang Minghong has a close relationship with his father-in-law. It was Wang Minghong who was recommended by his father-in-law before he retired, and he is what he is today.

He has little relationship with Li Yuanlang. Originally, his father-in-law admired Wang Minghong very much.

Donghe Province is the hometown of Bai Qing's mother. Putting Bai Qing under Wang Minghong's nose at the beginning is enough to show his great trust in Wang Minghong.

What is he here to do?

"I don't know." Bai Qing shook her head, "Husband, I feel that this matter is not trivial."

Indeed, Wang Minghong would never fly thousands of miles to Chuzhong for an interview if he could explain things clearly on the phone.

Then there is only one reason. This matter is of such great significance that we must meet in person.

"I heard from the health care doctor that dad needs to maintain sufficient energy and physical strength and take some refreshing medicine." Bai Qing said suspiciously: "The Spring Festival will be celebrated in a few days, and the whole family will be reunited together. Dad does this.

I am anxious."

Li Yuanlang felt something strange and asked, "Didn't you ask dad?"

Bai Qing sighed in disappointment and said, "Dad doesn't see me..."

Li Yuanlang immediately understood the real reason why his wife asked him to come back, and thought for a while, "I'll go find Director Wang."

What surprised him was that the place where his father-in-law usually went in and out of his resting area was actually guarded by someone.

The staff politely but firmly stated that under the order of the chief, no one was allowed to approach without the chief's permission.

Anyone, naturally includes his family.

The daughter cannot do it, and the same goes for the son-in-law.

With keen insight, Li Yuanlang told Bai Qing, "Dad must have something very important to deal with. We don't want to get involved and just do our own thing."

As Li Yuanlang said, in the remaining few days, several people appeared one after another at his father-in-law's place.

In addition to Wang Minghong, who had been talking to his father-in-law all night long, Yuan Shunqiang, Qian Zheng and other old comrades, as well as Beijing Organization Minister Zheng Yuanhui, came personally to express their condolences to Lu Linsong before the holiday on behalf of Comrade Jinfeng.

But Li Yuenlang found the specifications a bit confusing.

In most cases, for veteran comrades living in other places, leaders of the local provincial party committee come forward.

As for Lu Linsong's level, it is obviously not possible to be the secretary of the provincial party committee who is not the bureau committee, and the director of the Beijing General Office will do it for him.

But sending Zheng Yuanhui to come forward has a completely different meaning.

The Organization Department under the control of Zheng Yuanhui includes all cadres at the deputy provincial level and above.

When he meets his father-in-law, is it just a simple greeting?

Compared with the close attention of Li Yuanlang and Bai Qing, the Lu Shuang and Lu Tao siblings are not interested in politics and are much more relaxed.

A few days before the Spring Festival, the two families just went out to play.

Although I come to Chuzhong City every year to celebrate the festival, my relationship with Lu Linsong was tense in the past. I came and went in a hurry and never had the chance to visit the scenic spots near Chuzhong.

With Lu Linsong's acceptance, the relationship eased, his mood improved, and his interest increased.

In contrast, Li Yuanlang never left home and got news from time to time through Bai Qing.

Among them, the arrival of Sheng Liangxing gave him a different smell.

Behind Sheng Liangxing was Feng Tao. Such a large number of people came to visit Lu Linsong, but they still did so in a grand manner, which made people think a lot.

What confused him the most was that his father-in-law had always kept a low profile, and now he was meeting people from all walks of life in a high profile, which was not in line with his usual style.

It is done for others to see, but why do it?

It is self-evident who the others are.

During this period, Li Yuanlang successively received New Year greeting calls from his former colleagues and subordinates.

There are Jin Sheng, Ji Tianhou, Zhang Quanlong and other old friends, as well as Huang Zhongli, Liu Yongqiang and other Ruozhou old subordinates.

Huang Zhongli and Liu Yongqiang both told him a new situation. Xiao Kaifeng was taken away by the Beijing Commission for Discipline Inspection for investigation.

Ordinarily, Xiao Kaifeng, a department-level cadre, should be dealt with by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, but the Beijing Commission for Discipline Inspection should take action directly, so the meaning has changed.

This shows that the capital is not just targeting Xiao Kaifeng this time, but is taking action against the entire Xiao family.

I didn’t even wait until after the Spring Festival, so I felt a bit impatient.

In addition, Lian Mingyu took the initiative to call, and the content of the call impressed Li Yuanlang deeply.

Lian Mingyu said: "This period is too busy, and our annual meeting and chatting during the Spring Festival may be interrupted this year."

Li Yuanlang responded understandingly: "You are busy with work, so I can't disturb you. Otherwise, I would have flown to the capital to visit you. Fortunately, we both work in the province, and there will be many opportunities in the future."

Lian Mingyu continued: "Xiao Kaifeng was arrested, and just now, Xiao Ce was also taken away. Actions against the Xiao family will continue."

"Yuen Long, according to Xiao Kaifeng's account, he instigated Wan Rongfang from the municipal party committee guest house to tamper with the toiletries you used, causing you to become sick."

"Wan Rongfang has also been arrested, and relevant interrogation work is ongoing."

Having said this, Lian Mingyu sighed and said, "Comrade Yuen Long, you have been wronged. At the beginning, I also had doubts about you. Here, I solemnly apologize to you and ask for your forgiveness."

Although Li Yuanlang had long known that he was innocent, when he actually heard his apology from Lian Mingyu, his heart was filled with ups and downs, and a surge of sadness was released through his nasal cavity, making his eye circles slightly warm.

"Governor Lian, those who are clean will clean themselves up. I would like to thank the organization for clearing my name..."

Li Yuanlang couldn't speak further because of his excitement.

"The fact that you are so broad-minded shows that you are a good comrade who has an overall view and awareness of the overall situation. I will truthfully report to the capital and restore your reputation as soon as possible."

After a brief pause, Lian Mingyu asked calmly: "Yuen Long, what are your plans for the future?"

Li Yuanlang smiled bitterly in his heart, what else could he plan? What is lost is lost forever, can it be possible to get it back?

So he said: "Governor Lian, I will continue to work hard for the party, the country and the people as the deputy director of the Provincial People's Congress, and contribute my remaining energy."

"Not necessarily." Lian Mingyu said meaningfully: "Considering your ability and loyalty to the party, we can give you a higher stage to fully realize your ideals and ambitions."

"Yuen Long, apart from anything else, I will reveal to you as a friend that you have two positions to choose from: Member of the Standing Committee of the Pujiang Municipal Party Committee, Minister of Organization of the Municipal Party Committee, and Deputy Secretary of the Donghe Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Yunyang Municipal Party Committee.

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"Needless to say, Pujiang is an important economic center. And most of the comrades from Pujiang will take up important leadership positions."

"Donghe Province is your hometown. It is the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Yunyang Municipal Party Committee. It is also the position that your former father-in-law Shui Qingzhang once held."

"You have a strong foundation in Donghe and have extensive connections. Of course, both positions are important. If I had to choose, I would prefer the deputy secretary of Donghe, because this position is far away from the head of the provincial government.

Closer..."

"Yuen Long, don't say much. You have to think it over carefully and be aware of it. The days are long and I'm waiting for your good news."

After hanging up Lian Mingyu's call, Li Yuanlang was in a daze for a while, still in a daze.

Happiness came so suddenly that it was difficult for him to adapt.

Bai Qing arrived unexpectedly, brought tea and handed it to him, gently touching his arm, "What's wrong with you? Why are you so dazed?"

Li Yuanlang picked up the tea cup and took a sip, murmuring to himself: "It's so unexpected, it's so unexpected."

"What?"

Immediately, Li Yuanlang repeated Lian Mingyu's words almost word for word.

Bai Qing looked at her husband in surprise, "His attitude has changed completely, and he also told you that the higher-ups intend to promote you to Jiangpu City or Donghe Province?"

To say he was promoted is no exaggeration. Even though his level has not changed, his status has been greatly improved.

Especially the deputy secretary of the Donghe Provincial Party Committee, who ranks third after the provincial party secretary and the governor.

Just as Lian Mingyu said, the next step is likely to be the governor of a province.
Chapter completed!