Chapter 100: The County Party Secretary's Hint

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When Guan Mushan saw Hou Yong stop the Party Secretary Wu Xinkai, he immediately knew the mayor had something to say. He promptly turned to Su Tongzhou and Yang Dong, who were standing nearby, and said, “You two should head back early and get some rest. It’s been a long day.”

“All right, Secretary Guan, we’ll head back now,” Su Tongzhou replied quickly, pulling Yang Dong along as they left.

An emergency meeting of the Municipal Party Committee was surely convened to discuss something serious. The only matter related to the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission was the Gu Santong case. It was obvious that the mayor had something else to discuss, unrelated to the discipline inspection case.

At this point, neither Yang Dong nor Su Tongzhou could remain. Yang Dong understood this well; as a low-level clerk, he had no right to stay for the Standing Committee’s emergency meeting. Even if he were a deputy department-level official, unless he was a member of the Standing Committee, he would have no access.

Only in an expanded Standing Committee meeting or a special session would more personnel be allowed in.

“Comrade Yang Dong, it’s late. Take care going home,” said Tan Long, the Party Secretary of Kaiyang County, with a smile as Yang Dong was leaving the meeting room—a gesture that seemed full of meaning.

“Thank you for your concern, Secretary Tan,” Yang Dong nodded in response, then turned and shut the door behind him.

After closing the door, Yang Dong followed Su Tongzhou down from the Municipal Party Committee building. But once they reached the courtyard—

“Leader, you should go back first. I’m staying at the city hospital tonight,” Yang Dong said, looking at Su Tongzhou.

Hearing this, Su Tongzhou couldn’t help but smile. “I forgot you’re still admitted at the city hospital. Looks like we need to notify the unit to help you with discharge procedures.”

“You’re using public funds for private matters,” Su Tongzhou teased, but said no more and got into the car, leaving.

Yang Dong watched Su Tongzhou’s car drive away but did not leave immediately. Instead, he stood in the courtyard of the Municipal Party Committee, waiting.

Waiting for whom? Since Tan Long told him to slow down, Yang Dong would wait for him.

Tan Long’s parting words were not casual concern; they carried deep meaning.

Yang Dong caught the hint clearly and knew he had to wait.

If Tan Long were an ordinary county Party Secretary, Yang Dong might have pretended ignorance and left. But Tan Long was also a member of the Municipal Standing Committee and seemingly aligned with Mayor Hou Yong’s faction.

So Yang Dong had no choice but to wait a while longer.

As for what Tan Long wanted to discuss by keeping him behind, it was easy to guess—whether any cadre in Kaiyang County was involved in the Gu Santong case.

Yang Dong would not reveal anything to Tan Long directly, as it involved discipline inspection regulations and confidentiality.

But his staying behind was a way of signaling his stance.

Inside the Municipal Standing Committee meeting room—

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The atmosphere was solemn.

Hou Yong had kept everyone behind—what was he going to discuss? Everyone was curious.

Despite their weariness, the Standing Committee members kept their eyes on Mayor Hou Yong, not daring to show any displeasure.

After all, this young mayor might soon become the Party Secretary.

Everyone needed to see the situation clearly.

“Since we have convened the Standing Committee today, why not also vote on the Yin Tiejun case?” Hou Yong came straight to the point, discussing the case involving their Municipal Government Secretary-General Yin Tiejun.

This matter needed resolution. Otherwise, it would affect the normal functioning of the municipal government. It was a reasonable request from the mayor at this moment.

“Mayor Hou, it’s late, and everyone is tired. Perhaps we should discuss this at tomorrow’s Standing Committee meeting,” Wu Xinkai immediately intervened, trying to stop Hou Yong’s proposal.

He wanted to make one last effort to save Yin Tiejun. Even though his faction had lost access to the municipal government, he did not want the government too harmonious.

A government that was too united would not be good for him as Party Secretary.

Hou Yong was not surprised by Wu Xinkai’s stance; if he agreed, that would be strange.

But he was in no rush. Since he chose this moment to raise the issue, he had his own calculations.

At this time, Deputy Mayor Qi Xiuping sat up straight and addressed Wu Xinkai: “Secretary Wu, our municipal government team must be solid and united, each part essential.”

“Recently, Secretary-General Yin Tiejun’s detention has caused significant negative impact on our government’s work.”

“Deputy Secretary Tian Guanghan was also taken away a few days ago, leaving the government office leaderless.”

“With the Party Committee leadership in charge, I believe Secretary Wu will support our government’s work.”

Qi Xiuping’s few words effectively pinned Wu Xinkai down.

“You are the Party Secretary, the team leader. There is no reason not to support the government’s work.”

“If you don’t support it, how can you claim to lead everything as Party Secretary?”

For a woman to reach the deputy department-level position as the government’s second-in-command, handling daily affairs, her ability and tactics must be exceptional.

Notably, Tian Guanghan, the Executive Deputy Secretary-General, served her exclusively.

“Mayor Qi is right. Our government needs the Party Committee’s understanding and support,” Hou Yong took up Qi Xiuping’s point and continued.

Seeing the two mayors speak so firmly, Wu Xinkai realized that if he refused now, it would make him look weak.

Besides, the Yin Tiejun case was already quite clear; holding onto it further was pointless.

No shame in compromise.

“Secretary Guan, does the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission have any further comments on Comrade Yin Tiejun’s case?” Wu Xinkai, ever cautious, turned to Guan Mushan, seeking the commission’s view.

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After all, the Discipline Inspection Commission held the ultimate say regarding Yin Tiejun’s affairs.

But his form of address had subtly changed—from Comrade Mushan to the more formal Secretary Guan—revealing the closeness or distance of their relationship.

From the moment Guan Mushan raised his hand alongside Hou Yong, the relationship between Wu Xinkai and Guan Mushan became clear.

Not necessarily enemies, but certainly not allies.

Of course, Wu Xinkai was not overly worried that Guan Mushan would fully side with Hou Yong.

After all, the Discipline Inspection Commission must operate under the Party Committee’s leadership, inseparable from the Party.

“Secretary Wu, Mayor Hou, comrades, after investigation by the tenth team of the Discipline Inspection Commission, the Yin Tiejun case has been confirmed as a false accusation,” Guan Mushan declared.

“Comrade Yin Tiejun is loyal to the Party and the country, with no evidence of corruption or disciplinary violations.”

“On behalf of the Discipline Inspection Commission, I affirm that Comrade Yin Tiejun is innocent. The commission will help him clear his name.”

Guan Mushan’s words vouched for Yin Tiejun.

Seeing this, Hou Yong immediately spoke: “Comrades, I’ll take just a minute of your time. Please raise your hand to express your stance.”

“Those in favor of reinstating Comrade Yin Tiejun as Secretary-General of the Municipal Government, please raise your hand.”

As he spoke, Hou Yong raised his own hand first, setting an example.

Deputy Mayor Qi Xiuping followed suit.

Then Discipline Inspection Secretary Guan Mushan raised his hand.

Next came Organization Minister Gu Tong.

Standing Committee member and Kaiyang Party Secretary Tan Long.

Seeing five Standing Committee members raise their hands, Wu Xinkai also raised his.

Propaganda Minister Tang Hongyun, Political and Legal Affairs Secretary Zhou Wu, Secretary-General Zhu Yangming followed.

Finally, Deputy Party Secretary and United Front Minister Wei Liming raised his hand.

“Abstain!” Military District Political Commissar Zhang Hao still abstained.

“All right, ten votes. The motion passes!” Hou Yong declared.

“Meeting adjourned!” Wu Xinkai nodded immediately, stood, and left.

Now he could finally get a good night’s sleep.

Mayor Hou Yong did not stop him.

After Wu Xinkai left, Hou Yong and Wei Liming and others gradually exited.

Only Tan Long wore a complicated expression, thinking that he hoped young comrade Yang Dong outside could understand his coded message and wait for him.

He quickened his pace and walked out.