Chapter 2580: 2601: The Flag-Bearer of the Cheng Family

2601: The Flag-Bearer of the Cheng Family

Man Man Laoyezi Cheng's fingers tapped on the wooden table rhythmically, making a crisp and slightly dull sound. His deep and sharp eyes were always on his eldest son, but the expression on his face could not hide his disappointment.

At this moment, the old man's heart could be said to be mixed with five flavors, both the anger and disappointment of hating his eldest son for not becoming a dragon, and a trace of indescribable sourness and helplessness.

The old man had two daughters and four sons, not to mention the eldest daughter and the second daughter. Just talking about these four sons, the one he valued most and had high hopes for back then was the eldest, Cheng Zhanguo. The one he looked down on the most and even disliked a bit was the third, Cheng Zhanjun.

The third child was lawless and wanton since he was a child. When he was seventeen or eighteen, he dared to fight with a group of people with a three-edged military thorn. Man Man Laoyezi Cheng immediately decided to let Cheng Zhanjun join the army; otherwise, something big would happen sooner or later, and even he might not be able to protect this third son.

After Cheng Zhanjun was demobilized, seeing that he was indeed much more stable, Man Man Laoyezi Cheng was still very gratified. He thought about letting Cheng Zhanjun stay at home for a period of time before arranging work; he hadn't been home a few times in the years he was a soldier.

But this idea made Man Man Laoyezi Cheng regret it endlessly. When Cheng Zhanjun was drinking with friends, he had another conflict with people and beat several of them into the hospital. The Cheng family paid a not-so-small price to settle the matter.

The old man was almost angered to death. He originally wanted to keep the third son in Jingcheng, but this time, Cheng Zhanjun was directly "exiled" to a remote mountainous area. However, with Cheng Zhanjun's personality, he didn't care at all. Just let me go wherever, as long as there is a bite to eat and a bed to sleep in.

After Cheng Zhanjun arrived at the grassroots level, he was just muddling along, not caring about anything. It wasn't until the central authorities officially announced the implementation of reform and opening up in 1978 that Cheng Zhanjun suddenly stood up and started to work hard like he had been injected with chicken blood.

Just when everyone was in a wait-and-see state, he started to support township enterprises, and not just one, but as many as twenty or thirty. It was a big sensation at the time, and major media competed to report it. Cheng Zhanjun also became a focus of attention, and he really had a glorious time.

But the good times didn't last long. The wind direction suddenly changed, and Cheng Zhanjun was almost dragged into the abyss. Man Man Laoyezi Cheng visited several old brothers before pulling Cheng Zhanjun out of the vortex.

Since then, Man Man Laoyezi Cheng was completely disappointed in this third son. What made people unexpected was that Cheng Zhanjun's personality had truly stabilized. Not only did he not become depressed, but his fighting spirit became even higher.

Because he saw the suffering of the common people in the poor mountainous area, every family, every household, and every person was struggling for survival. Therefore, Cheng Zhanjun started to do things in a down-to-earth manner and really do things for the common people.

Man Man Laoyezi Cheng also noticed the changes in the third son, but in the old man's view, it is easy to change the country but hard to change one's nature. He, this third son, would expose his nature in a short time.

What made Man Man Laoyezi Cheng unexpected was that the third son he looked down on the most climbed step by step from the grassroots to the position of mayor of a certain prefecture-level city. By this time, the old man put his eyes on the third son again.

It wasn't until two years ago that Cheng Zhanjun contacted the old man and requested to work in Jiangzhou. If it were before, Man Man Laoyezi Cheng definitely wouldn't have agreed, but this time he agreed.

What made the old man unexpected again was that Cheng Zhanjun, after arriving in Jiangzhou, seemed to have an aerospace engine installed under his butt. In less than three years, he went all the way to the deputy provincial level, serving as the full-time deputy secretary of Liaoning Province.

By this time, Man Man Laoyezi Cheng discovered that the eldest he valued the most had insufficient vision and pattern. And the third he looked down on the most had become a dark horse, and also the most likely person to become the flag-bearer of the Cheng family.

Cheng Zhanguo was so frightened by the old man's gaze that he said cautiously: "Dad, why—are you looking at me like this?"

Man Man Laoyezi Cheng came back to his senses and sighed again: "Eldest, the relationship between the third child and Zhou Andong must not only be firmly maintained, but our two sides must also deepen cooperation. Only by achieving mutual benefit and win-win results can our family stand at the forefront of the surging economic tide."

Cheng Zhanguo wanted to say something else, but seeing the old man's serious face and sharp eyes, the words that reached his mouth were swallowed back again.

The old man looked at his eldest son and asked: "Tell me, what reason should we use to intervene in the case being handled by the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission?"

Cheng Zhanguo pondered for a long time before saying: "At present, there are many problems that need to be solved in the trial, evidence collection, and evidence submission links of duty-related crime cases."

"Therefore, in order to handle various cases more efficiently and also ensure the quality and accuracy of case handling, it is necessary to improve and optimize relevant institutional processes and improve the coordination mechanism between the procuratorate and the discipline inspection commission."

"Build a set of scientific and reasonable case evidence systems, improve the specific procedures for the connection between the procuratorate and the discipline inspection commission, and the case evidence system, ensure that laws and regulations can be applied correctly and without error, effectively improve the quality and efficiency of investigating and handling duty-related crime cases, so as to crack down on various illegal and criminal acts quickly and effectively."

"Based on this consideration, the Supreme People's Procuratorate has decided to organize procuratorial personnel to intervene in the illegal and disciplinary case of Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun in advance. After understanding the case and collecting evidence, the procuratorial personnel will immediately start reviewing the evidence and must complete the evidence submission within half a month."

"Very good!" A smile finally appeared on Man Man Laoyezi Cheng's face: "However, it is not enough to just handle the Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun case."

Cheng Zhanguo's body shook, and his eyes widened instantly: "Dad, you mean..."

Man Man Laoyezi Cheng smiled slightly: "Sun Baocun suppressed the Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun case and did not investigate it. This is a serious disciplinary violation. Sun Baocun should be placed under detention and investigation by the Supreme People's Procuratorate and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection."

After finishing, Man Man Laoyezi Cheng picked up the teacup and took a sip, then smiled again: "Only by the cooperation of the Supreme People's Procuratorate and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection can we further improve the specific procedures for the connection between the procuratorate and the discipline inspection commission and the case evidence system."

Cheng Zhanguo took a deep breath. He really didn't expect that the old man would even deal with Sun Baocun. If it were just moving Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun, the Cheng family and the Yin family still had a chance to relax. But if Sun Baocun was moved, the Cheng family and the Yin family would really be endless.

Man Man Laoyezi Cheng looked at his eldest son: "Why, do you have something to say?"

"No!" Cheng Zhanguo shook his head. Since the old man had decided, it was useless for him to say more, as long as he handled the matter well.

Man Man Laoyezi Cheng asked: "Do you think that after moving Sun Baocun, there is no room for relaxation between us and the Yin family?"

Before Cheng Zhanguo could answer, the old man continued: "The weight of Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun is insufficient. Only by handling Sun Baocun can we let Zhou Andong see our sincerity." ===== CHAPTER 2581 =====