Chapter 364

While researching Gaopo Town, Deputy County Chief Zang Jinfeng accompanied.

Gaopo Town has decided this year to vigorously develop vegetable greenhouses; in the greenhouse industrial park, Lu Fan saw rows of new solar greenhouse greenhouses standing neatly, stretching continuously along the Yan River.

Party Committee Secretary Peng Cheng reported: "Secretary, the project was planned and implemented by the town, covering over 800 mu, divided into three phases. Currently, the first-phase project occupying 470 mu has been completed, with a total of 65 new solar greenhouse greenhouses covering 6,500 meters, all leased to 30 households and 135 greenhouse farmers. We aim to use these 65 greenhouses as a demonstration, guide, and driving force to encourage more farmers to join; so far the effect is good, they have seen benefits, and now many more people in the town have taken action."

Entering the greenhouse industrial park, planting household Yang Long was busy inside the greenhouse tending cucumber vines. He said to Lu Fan: "This year I rented greenhouses to grow cucumbers; the cucumbers are growing especially well, the first in the village to be put on the market. I rented two greenhouses, and together with my wife we tend them; judging by the current trend, each greenhouse can earn about 100,000 yuan, life is comfortable!" Saying that, he plucked a glossy, lively cucumber and let Lu Fan taste it.

Town Chief Zhao Hui reported: "This type of high-standard greenhouse, the town plans to add 115 greenhouses, bringing the total to 600."

Lu Fan was fairly satisfied with this greenhouse industrial park and asked: "Now, for these 65 greenhouses, how much rent do you collect?"

Peng Cheng reported: "Secretary, to relieve farmers of worries, we not only waived their rent but also proactively went to the city to help farmers find sales channels; currently, three wholesalers have reached cooperation agreements with the town."

Lu Fan said satisfied: "The government should transform its functions, proactively and front‑line serve the people! With the boost from this greenhouse industrial park and the real increase in vegetable farmers' income, I believe more people will join the greenhouse industry next year. What you need to do is formulate good pro‑agriculture policies and publicize them to every household. For example, how much financial reward and subsidy will the finance give for self‑building a greenhouse? Free provision of insulated cups, promises for industrial roads, subsidies for water cellars, etc., so that the people clearly know what benefits they can get. In the early stage of industrial development, the government can invest more; if the town lacks money, it can turn to the county; we must spare no effort to find a path to wealth for farmers."

Peng Cheng hurriedly said: "Secretary, we will quickly formulate support policies, then please have you and the County Party Committee review and approve!"

Lu Fan encouraged the two: "It's clear you've put in hard work on industrial development; you must keep striving so that every people's livelihood project and every benefit‑people measure turn into blooming smiles, using a warm livelihood answer sheet to steady the happiness of all townspeople."

In Chang'an, the Central Discipline Inspection Committee's task force completed its mission, transferring the relevant leads to the Qinchuan Province Discipline Inspection Committee, preparing to return.

In the evening, Wang Hongtao specially hosted a banquet for Guo Daqin's party, and Lu Yao also attended.

When entering the banquet hall, Lu Yao unintentionally saw Deputy Provincial Governor Le Xue Ren; amid everyone's flattery, he chatted and laughed as he went into the adjacent private room.

Toward the Le family, Lu Yao's hatred exceeds even her brother's! Because of them, Lu Ya lost his father from childhood, and the seed of hatred has long been deeply planted!

Lu Yao fully understands the influence of a deputy provincial governor, and knows the feud between the two families is irreconcilable; Le Xue Ren will sooner or later become a major threat to her brother, possibly at some critical juncture plunging him into an irredeemable abyss, so this person must absolutely not be left alive!

For her brother, Lu Yao could do anything! But no matter how hard she tries, she cannot change the status quo, which leaves Lu Ya feeling disheartened.

While eating, seeing the section chief Guo Daqin and Secretary Wang Hongtao exchanging cups and chatting happily, Lu Yao recalled a saying: "All is suffering; only self‑salvation!" In the world there is no true empathy, only personal awareness of cold and warm. One soothes one's own wounds; one swallows one's own bitterness. Only oneself can be one's own savior. If you cannot become the sun, become the brightest lamp, be your own ferryman!

That night, Lu Yao tossed and turned, unable to sleep! She turned over her thoughts repeatedly, her mood anxious and uneasy.

The next morning, Lu Yao struggled to get out of bed, her eyes bloodshot, her face exhausted. She dragged her heavy steps to the washroom, splashing ice‑cold, bone‑chilling water on her face, trying to become fully awake.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Lu Yao felt a surge of firm determination!

Moreover, relying on her own intelligence, agility and diligent effort, Lu Yao quickly stood out, becoming a business backbone of her unit, with a few people under her.

After breakfast, Lu Yao operated the computer intensively, nervous to the extreme, yet her attitude was resolute and decisive!

At 8:30, Lu Yao entered the adjacent room and said to Song Junhui and Wang Shanshi: "The section chief assigned this task; you two come with me!"

The two had no hesitation; recently they have arrested many people following Lu Yao.

After entering the provincial government building, Song Junhui still smiled and asked: "Section chief, it looks like we have a 'big fish' today!"

Lu Yao laughed and said: "I'll guarantee you'll be satisfied; today we are going to talk with Deputy Provincial Governor Le Xue Ren!"

"Le Xue Ren?" Wang Shanshi exclaimed: "He's a deputy provincial governor! Section chief, do we have documents?"

"The matter assigned by Section Chief Guo is fully documented!" Lu Yao let the two look at the papers, but her heart was full of guilt!

To talk with someone and understand the situation, relevant credentials must be shown. If the Discipline Inspection Committee needs to take away the person concerned, it also must present relevant credentials and notify the individual. The person concerned has the right to know their rights and obligations, and the right to remain silent.

Although they were a bit nervous, the two chose to trust Lu Yao; they really had no reason, nor did they want to doubt this new star of the discipline inspection system!

Arriving at Le Xue Ren's office door, the secretary rushed out to "block the way", asking: "Who are you? What business do you have with Governor Le?"

Lu Yao didn't waste words with him, directly showing her work ID.

The secretary looked at the credentials in terror, his legs went weak from fright, daring not to say another word.

Lu Yao took a deep breath, then pushed the door open, with two colleagues behind her. Le Xue Ren was sitting at his desk working.

Le Xue Ren was busily handling affairs at his desk; he lifted his head, brows slightly furrowed, and asked in an dissatisfied tone: "Who are you? What business do you have with me?"

Lu Yao's heart pounded wildly, but she struggled to stay calm, mustered courage to step forward, presented her work ID and documents, and said in a low, firm tone: "Governor Le, some issues need your clarification; please cooperate with the Discipline Inspection Committee's work and come with us."

Although he holds the rank of deputy provincial governor, hearing the name of the Discipline Inspection Committee, Le Xue Ren could not remain calm.

Only his hand trembled slightly as he spoke in a quivering voice: "May I make a phone call? I still have many important matters to hand over."

Lu Yao calmly said: "Governor Le, we are merely verifying some circumstances; perhaps you can return to your post soon. We have discipline; you now have the right to remain silent!" After speaking, she gave a glance to Song Junhui and Wang Shanshi beside her.

The two understood instantly, stepped forward, one on each side, and escorted Le Xue Ren out of the office.

Le Xue Ren's face turned as pale as paper, his body slightly trembling, yet he offered no resistance or speech, as if he already sensed his fate was about to change, powerlessly letting the two lead him away.

He never imagined, even to his death, that this was Lu Yao's self‑initiated act, using public office to settle a private grudge!

As they stepped out of the office, the corridor was already packed with onlookers eager to witness this shocking scene.

When everyone saw the truly dispirited Governor Le being taken away by the Discipline Inspection Committee, the previously noisy corridor fell silent instantly.

Everyone's gaze focused on Le Xue Ren, filled with doubt, surprise, and even schadenfreude.

Le Xue Ren lowered his head, his face showing a dejected expression, his steps heavy and slow, as if bearing a thousand‑jin burden. He is no longer the lofty provincial governor, but is about to become a prisoner.

The secretary of Executive Deputy Provincial Governor Duan Pengfei, having witnessed this, immediately returned to report to the leadership.

Upon learning this, Duan Pengfei was greatly shocked and immediately reported to Director Huang.

Governor Liu Congfeng also learned of the situation and quickly communicated with Secretary Chen Jiazhong.

Soon, Deputy Party Secretary Wang Hongtao of the provincial committee also learned that Le Xue Ren had been taken away by the Central Discipline Inspection Committee; equally puzzled, he immediately contacted the task force leader Guo Daqin to ask whether Secretary Tang Yi had issued new instructions.

In short, the provincial Party Committee and provincial government are in chaos, the Discipline Inspection Committee is in chaos, everyone is in chaos, the situation is completely messed up!

Lu Yao has no idea how big a disaster she has caused, but even if she could choose a hundred times, she would still act without hesitation!

When Lu Yao and her two companions brought Le Xue Ren back to the guesthouse, Guo Daqin helplessly "took charge" of Le Xue Ren, escorting him to a guest room, because he didn't know how to handle this hot potato.

Next, Guo Daqin brought Lu Yao, Song Junhui, and Wang Shanshi into the room and launched straight into a fierce scolding!

Lu Yao calmly said: "Section chief, this matter is my self‑initiated act; I deceived Junhui and Shanshi, the responsibility rests solely on me, and has nothing to do with them!"

Guo Daqin angrily shouted: "Do you know how big a disaster you've caused? Just now Secretary Tang exploded on the phone, this is a serious political incident! Have you considered the consequences? Lu Yao, are you trying to get me killed?..."

After scolding for about ten minutes, Guo Daqin let Song Junhui and Wang Shanshi leave first, then continued to berate Lu Yao as the chief culprit!

At this point Lu Yao also became resigned; anyway the disaster is done, worst case she gets double‑opened and goes home to let her brother support her—could she even be executed? As long as there is a sliver of chance to topple Le Xue Ren, Lu Yao would consider it worthwhile!

Guo Daqin's scolding wore him out; Lu Yao kindly advised: "Section chief, have a sip of water, calm down, take a break before criticizing me again—it's never too late!"

Guo Daqin, furious, sat on the sofa and said dejectedly: "Lu Yao, I know you want to take down Le Xue Ren, but we are the Discipline Inspection Committee—how can we lack any organization or discipline? This disaster you've caused is truly huge!"