Chapter 868: It's Not the Organization Department—It's the Discipline Inspection Commission Wanting a Talk

Ma Su's complexion changed instantly: "County Magistrate Zhao, is it really that serious? Didn't they say that officials who are about to retire are usually promoted at discretion? Anyway, the Vice Chair of the People's Congress is just a title, with no real authority. Who is suddenly targeting Secretary Yao?"

"You are the County Magistrate, how dare they be so bold? To go against you."

Zhao Nanxing said: "He brought this on himself; the Discipline Inspection Commission has seized all his incriminating evidence, and at this critical moment he still dares to think of promotion—truly a pig‑like fool."

"Also, when you're at work in the future, you should dress more conservatively; it's best not to wear stockings, short skirts, or bustier outfits to the office. You've already been singled out; if they really put you on the record, as a newly appointed Deputy Director you would at least be reported and criticized."

"I don't want your seat to stay warm only to be snatched away."

Ma Su's complexion changed again; when she worked at the Township Government, she hadn't really leaned toward such attire, but after moving to the county, she felt that county officials were more worldly, and unlike the township where just wearing a shirt was unacceptable, she now had to put a little more effort into her clothing.

Moreover, there's no rule prohibiting such dress; she was just looking for a loophole. In the end she was still singled out, and her shame and anger are easy to imagine.

But she has a naturally seductive nature; even after such stern words, she cooed, "County Magistrate Zhao, I'm doing this so you can enjoy a pleasant sight."

"Others are just sour grapes; they're jealous."

The fire in Zhao Nanxing's heart burned even hotter upon hearing that coquettish voice; if it weren't in the office, it would be a different matter.

He said, "One must still be careful; you can't let people seize on such trivial matters. There's no room for maneuver regarding Yao Daya's case, and the same issue can't be brought to the Standing Committee twice."

Ma Su let out a very aggrieved hum and then asked, "If Yao Daya can't be promoted, can we arrange someone else? There are plenty of senior officials in the county now."

Zhao Nanxing said, "There's no chance; we've already reported Mo Tai from the Public Security Bureau, and this time Su Yang came prepared. Moreover, a new County Standing Committee Member was added today, so our advantage in the Standing Committee is gone; at best we can only break even with them."

"Alright, I have other work to do; quickly tell Yao Daya, he knows exactly what to do."

Ma Su swayed her serpentine waist, stepped in high heels, clacked out of the office, and after returning to her own office, directly dialed Yao Daya's phone.

As soon as the call connected, Yao Daya said excitedly, "How's it going? The Standing Committee is over; when will the Organization want to talk to me? Otherwise, just tell the Organization Department, they don't need to come find me. I might go to the county in the next couple of days; they can just arrange a place to chat, no need to make it so formal."

"I've booked a table at the Grand Hotel in Lieshan Xian; tonight the leaders must be invited to attend. This time, can you also invite the other leaders? If we only invite County Magistrate Zhao, the others might object over time. I think we should just do it this way."

"Oh, I mustn't forget your contribution during this time; I have a 50,000‑yuan shopping card here, I'll give it to you later; I basically don't need it now."

If this had happened in the past and the matter were settled, Ma Su would have been grinning ear to ear.

She previously served as Deputy Secretary in a township, but normally the Town Party Committee Secretary or Township Party Committee Secretary is the absolute top; sometimes even the Town Head or Township Head lacks real power, let alone a Deputy Secretary of a Township Party Committee, who essentially receives no gifts.

But now she wouldn't even dare to take a one‑cent shopping card; otherwise, during a future Discipline Inspection Commission investigation, even that piece would be implicated.

She said, "Brother‑in‑law, my call isn't about that; the Organization wants to talk to you, but it's not the Organization Department, it's the Discipline Inspection Commission."

Yao Daya instantly wondered if his ears were malfunctioning, and said, "Is your brain on fire? Or have you been with County Magistrate Zhao these past two days and your mouth got messed up, your speech is all garbled?"

"How could personnel matters be under the Discipline Inspection Commission? Could it be that Deputy Secretary Zhou Yanru is no longer serving? Has Hou Junlai taken on the role concurrently?"

Ma Su said, "The Discipline Inspection Commission received your anonymous report, and reportedly all of it is backed by solid evidence. Just now, the Standing Committee meeting passed a recommendation to suspend you, and the Commission's staff may already be rushing to your Town Government."

"County Magistrate Zhao said you should honestly confess all your issues, preferably surrender to the Discipline Inspection Commission before they arrive. That way you might secure leniency, perhaps an early retirement; otherwise it's truly uncertain."

Yao Daya's face turned ashen instantly, feeling a continuous thunderous explosion in his mind, muttering to himself:

"How could this happen? How did it become like this? They're retaliating, deliberately targeting me. No, I must confront them; they can't treat me this way. I've toiled diligently for most of my life, and in the end I have no merit but only hardship."

But Ma Su didn't want to hear Yao Daya ramble on, and said, "County Magistrate Zhao said you should clearly separate any past matters, avoid entangling too much; disclose what must be disclosed, and keep silent on what shouldn't be."

"You also understand the matters inside; they may have some evidence, but having it doesn't mean it's conclusive. If you disclose everything, that's a different scenario."

"Some matters, like taking money from people, definitely have evidence; but accusations of improper relations with other women, as long as you don't admit them, others can't force a confession. See if you can give the Discipline Inspection Commission a heads‑up to help clear you. That's all I have to say; handle it yourself."

After saying that, she hung up. The woman was shrewd; from County Magistrate Zhao's attitude, Yao Daya basically has no hope this time, so she should cut cleanly to avoid any adverse impact on herself.

Yao Daya collapsed onto his chair; he had thought that with Zhao Nanxing arriving in the county, even if he couldn't continue to rise, he would still enjoy abundant talent and monetary dealings, and no one could stop him. Money is indeed a pleasure, but sometimes it must be concealed; later he could indulge openly.

But he never imagined that fortune and disaster were intertwined; Zhao Nanxing's arrival nurtured his indulgence yet also plunged him straight into the abyss. Not only is his future happiness gone, his pension gone, even his freedom vanished. He had previously mocked officials attached to Ye Xianggao's group, deeming them to have brought it on themselves, but now that it's his turn, he simply cannot accept it.

After sitting in the chair for a long while, he suddenly stood up: "I can't just be questioned by the Discipline Inspection Commission like this; I have to go to the County Government."