Chapter 306 Showcasing Connections, Sha Ruijin Enjoying Honey

Everyone knew the truth about the above response; it was unreliable until real action was taken, as it was all too common for things to make a lot of noise but amount to little.

"Secretary Sha, what's the time?"

Will it begin soon, in a few months, or perhaps...?

This question wasn't asked by Chen Luo, but by Gao Yuliang.

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin shook his head. "I'm not entirely sure about that either. The document does mention a joint effort to combat telecom fraud, but when exactly to negotiate with the Southeast Asian countries is up to the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to decide."

What we in Handong can do now is to resolutely crack down on telecom fraud and pyramid schemes within the province.

"Comrade Chen Luo, as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, if the resources of the public security, procuratorate, courts, and judicial departments are insufficient, Comrade Chen Luo, you should apply to the Provincial Party Committee at any time!"

Everyone was chatting, just going through the motions, but just as they were talking, Chen Luo's phone, which was on the table, suddenly lit up.

The phone was on silent, since there was a meeting, but when Chen Luo saw that it was a call from Old Xu after the screen turned on, he couldn't hang up and could only let the screen flicker.

At that moment, Zhou Jianjun inadvertently witnessed this scene.

"Comrade Chen Luo, although we are having a Standing Committee meeting, it's still okay to answer a phone call if there's any urgent work to be done."

This drew everyone's attention to Chen Luo. Sha Ruijin also teased, "Comrade Chen Luo, you can't pretend you didn't see the call even if it's from home. Work and life don't conflict."

Only Tian Guofu, who was standing nearby, saw the words "Old Xu" on Chen Luo's phone screen and felt a pang of sadness in his eyes.

Looking around, Chen Luo saw that everyone was looking at him with teasing eyes. He didn't want to accept the invitation, but now...

"Secretary Sha, Governor Jianjun, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, thank you for your understanding. I'll take this call from Secretary Xu now."

After speaking, Chen Luo stood up, picked up his phone, and without leaving the meeting room, answered the call and put it on speakerphone.

"Good afternoon, Secretary Xu!"

"Chen Luo, did I disturb your work?"

Secretary Xu's voice reached the ears of everyone in the conference room. Those who had wanted to see Chen Luo embarrassed could no longer laugh. What was this? A blatant display of connections?

"Mr. Xu, I also wanted to say no, but I'm currently in a meeting at the Provincial Party Committee. Fortunately, Secretary Sha Ruijin and Governor Zhou Jianjun are considerate and have given me this opportunity to answer the phone, otherwise I would have had to wait until the meeting was over to call you back."

"Oh? What a coincidence! Chen Luo, won't your phone call disrupt the meeting?"

As soon as Xu Lao finished speaking, Zhou Jianjun and Sha Ruijin's eyes lit up at the same time, but Sha Ruijin was noticeably faster.

"Secretary Xu, this is Sha Ruijin. Our meeting is nearing its end. Your call with Comrade Chen Luo will not affect the meeting's progress. The comrades of our Handong Provincial Committee would like to hear your instructions, Secretary Xu!"

Sha Ruijin's tone was clearly fawning, and Zhou Jianjun, who was standing to the side, felt extremely upset that his opportunity had been snatched away.

"Comrade Ruijin, forget about the instructions. You've done a great job in maintaining social order and other aspects in Handong."

It's fair to give a shout-out to the Handong Provincial Party Committee.

But don't be arrogant. The reason I called Comrade Chen Luo was to say that we have approved the report submitted by Handong. Combating telecom fraud is a good thing. People don't earn money easily. If one fraud wipes out more than ten years of hard work, that won't do!

Our Party is a party that serves the people. If the people have needs, we will resolutely crack down on crime!

Since Handong was the first to submit a report, it should have the courage to set an example for other provinces by thoroughly eradicating all fraud rings within its borders and letting the sunshine illuminate every inch of Handong's land!

"Yes, yes, Secretary Xu, your words are profound! Let the sunshine shine on every inch of our land in Handong. Secretary Xu, on behalf of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, I assure you and Zhongyang that Handong will resolutely be a pioneer and a role model!"

After Sha Ruijin finished speaking, Secretary Xu did not reply to him, but instead began to instruct Chen Luo.

"Comrade Chen Luo, your comrade Ruijin in Handong is very confident! Then I'll wait for good news from Handong!"

After saying that, Secretary Xu hung up.

Seeing this, Chen Luo also sat back down in his seat.

Silence, a deathly silence. No one knew what to say. Except for Sha Ruijin, who was all smiles like he'd just eaten candy, no one else could manage a laugh.

"Comrades, you have all heard Secretary Xu's instructions. The future of Handong depends on the joint efforts of everyone present. This meeting is adjourned!"

Sha Ruijin got up and left in one swift motion.

Chen Luo quickly got up and followed. When the crowd saw that Chen Luo was about to run away, they all stood up and grabbed their bags to "arrest" him.

Chen Luo clearly didn't want to give everyone that opportunity. After passing Sha Ruijin, he quickened his pace and entered the elevator, then pressed the close button.

"Emergency evacuation!"

Seeing Chen Luo slip away so quickly, Gao Yuliang, Li Dakang, Tian Guofu and the others clearly couldn't hold back anymore.

"These young people lack martial ethics!"

Gao Yuliang sighed, and at that moment Lu Zheng'an also came to the elevator from behind.

"Who doesn't uphold martial ethics, Secretary Yuliang?"

Lu Zheng'an's arrival instantly lifted everyone's spirits, and they all looked at him with bright eyes.

"Commander Lu, I'll send you the video tonight, but are you really sure you want to see it?"

Tian Guofu's words made Lu Zheng'an frown.

"Didn't we already say before the meeting, what videos haven't I seen? Why would I be afraid of those?"

"Great, that's spirited!"

Seeing this, Gao Yuliang patted Lu Zheng'an on the shoulder.

"But Zheng'an, I'm sure you won't dare to read it all; you'll give up after just one glance."

"Secretary Yuliang, you underestimate me, don't you?"

"But Commander Lu, what if you can't take it halfway through? We're really doing this for your own good!"

"Yes, yes, it's for your own good, Commander Lu!"

Lu Zheng'an laughed when he heard this.

"Fine, I swear it! Anyone who stops watching halfway through is a coward!"

Is this really true?

"A gentleman's word is his bond?"

Are you sure?

Instantly, everyone stared intently at Lu Zheng'an, their gazes unwavering. Even if Lu Zheng'an was stupid, he knew that the video was no good. But it was just a glance, it wouldn't hurt him, so what was there to be afraid of!

"Sure!"

"Good, very spirited, Commander Lu, we all have high hopes for you!"

At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and the group stopped talking about it.

Evening, military compound.

Lu Zheng'an sat in his study at home and opened the video that Tian Guofu had just sent him.

The moment the image appeared, there was a high-energy warning, a thunderous attack. The scene, mixed with heart-wrenching screams, made Lu Zheng'an feel nauseous.

"What a bunch of bastards! What kind of thing is this?"

He had expected something cruel and bloody, but it turned out to be something disgusting. However, his pride as a soldier did not allow him to back down halfway, even though others were unaware of it.