The relationship between officials and businessmen was usually a sensitive one. Especially when they were labeled "friends," it meant their relationship had reached the point where each was willing to take certain risks and pay a certain price for the other.
In other words, after learning that Zhou Shiyuan had threatened Zhao Qiushui and tried to entice her, her "friends" Zhou Yi, Shan Wenxu, and Sima Yanan could not possibly stand by and do nothing.
Just look-hadn't Zhou Yi already started taking action?
Offending any one of those three would have unimaginable consequences, let alone offending all three at once...
Oh, Zhou Shiyuan, you really were fearless. This time, even the gods couldn't save you!
"Regarding Zhou Shiyuan, please give us a little time to deal with the matter. The Provincial Party Committee will immediately establish a Special Task Force to thoroughly investigate him and everyone else involved."
Yan Huafeng made this assurance to Xiang Chang'an with the utmost seriousness.
Since the problem had already been exposed, the wisest course was to resolve it as quickly as possible and show the Inspection Team that Jiangnan was firm in its determination to combat corruption and proactive in its actions.
"Comrade Lu Yan, Comrade Zhou Yi, and I have absolute trust in the Jiangnan Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government. That is why we informed Secretary Yan and Governor Zheng of this matter. We hope Secretary Yan will handle it properly as soon as possible and promptly report the results to the Inspection Team!"
There was a hint of warning beneath Xiang Chang'an's even tone.
*I've shown you the consideration you deserve and given you the opportunity you deserve. Now it depends on how Jiangnan responds. Surely, at this point, no one is still dreaming of playing down a major issue and