Changning City Government, Mayor's General Office.
"Impressive, Xiao Zhou!" The moment they met, Mayor Tang Sanzang offered Director Zhou a simple, unadorned compliment.
It was genuine admiration, not flattery because the man was Secretary Jian's prized son-in-law or a younger man Secretary Wei treated like his own nephew.
"Director Min Aiwu deserves the credit!" Zhou Yi dared not claim the achievement for himself. After shaking hands with the mayor, he sat properly on the sofa.
"When I went to the Provincial Party Committee yesterday, Secretary Wei specifically told me to pay more attention to your work, find out whether you were having any difficulties, and see whether I could help resolve them. So as soon as I got back, I wasted no time carrying out his instructions. And while we're at it, let's have a good chat!"
Tang Ruifeng poured a cup of tea, handed it to Zhou Yi, and sat on the sofa opposite him.
"Thank you for your concern, sir. We're currently gathering evidence against the Eight Great Vajras under Zhang Hao. In particular, we already have conclusive evidence that the First Vajra, Yu Jinhai, and the Third Vajra, Fang Hong, were involved in intentional homicide and intentional injury."
"Unfortunately, we still haven't obtained any crucial evidence linking Zhang Hao himself to organized crime. We've received some tips, but those so-called Eight Great Vajras have taken the blame for all of them!"
Zhou Yi gave Tang Qingrui a brief report on their recent progress.
As for difficulties, he certainly wanted to kick all the disobedient backstabbers out of the bureau, but that was hardly realistic. No, wait-there were two he could get rid of.
They were Executive Deputy Director Hu Chunqiu and Criminal Investigation Detachment Captain He Baoyong, both already under suspension pending investigation.
*Right, I'll bring that