Chapter 115: Hosting Song Sifeng

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“Xiao Dong, the leadership has approved. You can proceed with the investigative approach you suggested.”

After leaving Wei Chonghu’s office, Liu Shan immediately called Yang Dong and got straight to the point without any small talk.

“Thank you for the understanding and support from the leaders. Our Tenth Task Force will definitely assist the First Task Force in handling this case well.”

Yang Dong was quick to express his gratitude, sounding very enthusiastic and proactive.

Anyone unaware might think that the Zhao Pengcheng case was under the Tenth Special Task Force’s responsibility.

“Xiao Dong, some things are hard to say outright. In any case, thank you this time.”

“Once the Municipal Discipline Inspection Committee’s investigation concludes successfully, I’ll take Lu Yanqing out for a good meal — the best food and drink!”

“Well then, I won’t hold back. I’m young and have a big appetite, so don’t blame me for being greedy when the time comes,” Yang Dong joked half-seriously.

“I’m just afraid you won’t eat enough. Eating a lot is good — young people’s appetites are a blessing,” Liu Shan replied with a smile, ending the call and returning to his office.

“Xiao Dong, what’s your plan for transferring colleagues from Kaiyang County Public Security Bureau? Will our Municipal Discipline Inspection Office take the lead? Or...”

Liu Shan’s question was probing, trying to gauge the approach.

Yang Dong felt the need to subtly showcase some of his capabilities and connections.

“Requesting leadership’s approval to take a trip out and invite a distinguished guest for a meal.”

“What bureau? You, a newly appointed deputy section chief, inviting someone out to dinner?” Liu Shan raised an eyebrow in surprise.

“No bureau, just a small matter. It’s a fortunate coincidence that I got to know Song Sifeng, secretary to Secretary Tan of the Kaiyang County Party Committee.”

Yang Dong answered humbly and cautiously.

“No wonder you’re so confident. Alright, you’re approved.”

“But you must still follow the Discipline Inspection’s procedures, especially the principle of confidentiality and two-person case handling with mutual supervision.”

“How about this: have Lu Yanqing go with you? You supervise him, and he supervises you. Sound good?”

“That’s perfect. Thank you, leader, for giving Lu and me the chance to work closely together.”

“Alright then, Xiao Dong, I have things to attend to. I’ll hang up now.”

Their conversation was a careful dance of subtle intentions.

Yang Dong mentioned his big appetite and not holding back.

Liu Shan said it was good for young people to eat well and welcomed it.

Between the jokes, they had settled on the terms.

Liu Shan emphasized that going out alone could cause problems and, to ensure the smooth progress of the Discipline Inspection’s work, someone must accompany them for mutual oversight — hence choosing Lu Yanqing.

Thus, Lu Yanqing was embedded at the dinner with Yang Dong and Song Sifeng under the pretext of safeguarding the Discipline Inspection’s case handling.

The interplay was particularly intriguing.

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They had also agreed on mutual conditions.

“Lu Yanqing isn’t just any deputy director of the Case Review Office, is he?”

Yang Dong called Lu Yike aside, frowning as he asked.

An ordinary deputy director wouldn’t seem to warrant such importance from Liu Shan.

He was inviting the secretary of the Kaiyang County Party Secretary to dinner, yet Liu Shan insisted that Lu Yanqing accompany him — clearly a trusted insider.

It was somewhat like the current relationship between Yin Tiejun and himself.

Such connections needed to be understood fully to avoid misjudgments.

Having worked many years at the Municipal Discipline Inspection Committee, Lu Yike surely knew well.

“Team Leader, Lu Yanqing’s father used to work in the Lingyun City Discipline Inspection Committee and was Liu Shan’s former superior.”

“But that was back in the 1990s. Lu Yanqing’s father has since retired.”

“This relationship is likely why Liu Shan has invested heavily in cultivating Lu Yanqing.”

“Liu Shan is a man of deep loyalty. His family was poor and struggled financially. Without Lu Yanqing’s father back then, Liu Shan might not have reached his current position.”

“That’s why this Standing Committee member Liu is so intent on supporting Lu Yanqing.”

Listening to Lu Yike’s explanation, Yang Dong gained clarity.

Lu Yanqing had no major background of his own, only the backing of Liu Shan — a Municipal Discipline Inspection Standing Committee member and head of the Case Review Office.

“No wonder he’s so well supported.”

Yang Dong smiled, finding it perfectly normal.

In a society built on relationships, this was universal anywhere.

“Supporting me? What do you mean?”

Lu Yanqing approached with a smile, looking at Yang Dong and Lu Yike.

Lu Yike immediately felt awkward — it’s never pleasant to be talked about behind one’s back.

Yang Dong maintained a neutral expression and answered Lu Yanqing, “Of course, helping you resolve the Zhao Pengcheng case.”

“Speaking of which, Team Leader Yang, didn’t you say you wanted to bring in colleagues from the Kaiyang County Public Security Bureau? When will the higher-ups coordinate that?”

Lu Yanqing was quite concerned since this was crucial — it related to the covert surveillance on Zhao Pengcheng.

He assumed the Municipal Discipline Inspection Committee would coordinate with Kaiyang County Public Security to dispatch some officers.

In reality, this matter required Yang Dong to take the lead personally.

“Team Leader Lu, are you free tonight?”

Yang Dong looked at Lu Yanqing and asked.

Lu Yanqing was momentarily surprised, puzzled, but shook his head: “Nothing planned, why?”

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“Liu Shan wants you to supervise me and accompany me on a trip.”

Upon hearing Liu Shan’s name, Lu Yanqing’s suspicion eased, replaced by curiosity.

“Where to?”

“Kaiyang County!”

Yang Dong pulled out his phone and dialed Song Sifeng’s number right in front of Lu Yanqing.

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4:30 PM

In Kaiyang County’s most famous restaurant, the Scholar’s Pavilion, Private Room 201.

Lu Yanqing sat beside Yang Dong, looking somewhat restrained.

Knowing Yang Dong had brought him here to dine with Song Sifeng, a member of the Municipal Party Standing Committee and secretary to the Kaiyang County Party Secretary, made him uneasy.

No matter how you put it, the Zhao Pengcheng case directly impacted Lu Yanqing’s political achievements.

He was the most anxious of all.

Inviting Song Sifeng was also to mobilize the Kaiyang County Public Security Bureau officers to help resolve the case.

What did this have to do with Yang Dong? Why was he so eager?

Naturally, it was related. Yang Dong needed not only results but also familiarity within the Discipline Inspection Committee. He needed friends and allies to stand with him.

Only then could he work more effectively.

While working at the Municipal Discipline Inspection Committee, he might make enemies outside, but inside, unity was essential!

Jiang Hu also sat beside Yang Dong. He wasn’t drinking today, responsible for driving Yang Dong and Lu Yanqing back to the city.

Moreover, Jiang Hu’s presence was important; with him here, discussions about the Public Security system were easier.

Although Yang Dong still didn’t know Jiang Hu’s exact identity — whether he was some official’s son or a powerful heir — it was certain Jiang Hu was no ordinary man.

“Ah, Huzi, Brother Yang Dong, why are you both here so early?”

At that moment, a loud voice came from outside the private room.

Plainclothes-clad Yu Baijiang pushed open the door, standing at the entrance with a broad, rough smile.

Yang Dong and Jiang Hu both looked up and immediately stood as Yu Baijiang appeared.

“Boss Yu, you’re late!”

Jiang Hu greeted him warmly, giving him a bear hug, then jokingly complained.