Chapter 1270: Chapter 1225: Nie Zhenbang’s Counterattack Chapter 1270: Chapter 1225: Nie Zhenbang’s Counterattack The next morning, a notice was published on the website of the Central Organization Department, concerning the intended appointment of Nie Jialei.

Seeing this news, Nie Zhenbang’s face immediately showed a smile. Liu Kun and Yang Anbang were looking at him. Since the incident, Nie Zhenbang’s private life had been the subject of heated discussion on the internet.

Both men had also not rested the previous night. That morning, the preparatory meeting for the Two Sessions was to be convened. Without a countermeasure, the consequences would be unimaginable.

“Third Brother, you really are at ease,” Liu Kun said anxiously, his expression wrought with distress. “How can you still laugh when we’re in such dire straits?”

At such a critical moment, Nie Zhenbang’s calm exterior made Liu Kun uneasy. Could it be that Third Brother had given up? If they waited for the next term, it would be twelve years later.

On the other hand, Yang Anbang raised his hand and said, “Kun, don’t panic. Looking at Zhenbang’s expression, there must be some good news.”

Nie Zhenbang then turned his LCD computer screen in a different direction. Pointing to the Central Organization Department’s website, he said, “Check out the intended appointment released this morning.”

Hearing this, Yang Anbang leaned in, took the mouse, and adeptly clicked on the intended appointment on the website.

He whispered, “It is decided by the organization that Comrade Nie Jialei is nominated as a member of the Party Committee, standing committee member, and deputy secretary of Chubei Province, as well as the acting governor of the provincial government and the nominee for governor. You may contact the Cadre Supervision Bureau of the Central Organization Department within seven days.”

Hearing Yang Anbang’s words, Liu Kun was startled and somewhat surprised, “Nie Lao Da is suddenly being transferred to Chubei. This is not logical.”

Yang Anbang then took up the conversation, “That’s right, it is illogical. Usually, at the time of the Two Sessions, the central leadership does not carry out any personnel appointments or dismissals, and if there are any, they tend to wait until after the Two Sessions are over. Announcing Nie Jialei’s appointment at this time may seem trivial, but in fact, it is an implicit support for Zhenbang.”

Looking at Nie Zhenbang, he said, “Zhenbang, you’re happy because of this, right?”

Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Not just that. Look, today’s edition of ‘Masses Daily’ and ‘Hope Daily’ will definitely publish something substantial. It’s time for us to fight back. According to the intelligence, Liu Zhenjun from the Discipline Inspection is ready to launch a shuanggui investigation on Comrade Huang Guoqiang from Yuzhou City. Our moment for counterattack is almost at hand.”

With that, Nie Zhenbang looked at Liu Kun and said, “Kun, haven’t you been wondering why I’ve been inactive? Well, our time to act is fast approaching.”

“In three days, on the second day after the official opening of the Two Sessions, just when the formal group discussions begin. That’s when we can release the information regarding Ling Baodong,” Nie Zhenbang stated in a grave tone.

He had chosen this time carefully. It created a time difference with the current moment, ensuring the central leadership would not have any negative views. Secondly, after the group discussions of the Two Sessions are over, the next big event will be the election of the central leadership body. That’s the critical moment. The scandal involving Ling Baodong erupting at that point would be a heavy blow, ensuring he could no longer recover.

Soon after, Nie Zhenbang stood up and said to the two, “The meeting is about to start; I’ll head to the Great Hall first. As for things here, you arrange them. In the coming days, Wang Dynasty and Great Tang can organize some banquets to entertain some members coming for the Two Sessions. These connections are indispensable for us.”

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The Great Hall that morning was especially resplendent. The square to the left of the hall had been newly decorated, with tall pillars of red balloons, and a sea of flowers extravagantly arranged. The flower arrangements spelled out warm congratulations for the grand opening of the Two Sessions.

At the entrance of the Great Hall, reporters from all over the country and the world had gathered. The spokesperson of the Two Sessions had already informed about the entire situation of the Two Sessions at the press conference held at the News Centre the day before.

The conference attracted attention from all quarters. Those familiar with Huaxia politics knew that this year’s Two Sessions would elect new vice-leaders. It could be said that this term’s vice-leaders are essentially the successors for the next term.

As Huaxia is a major country, the transition of future leaders naturally draws global attention. Nie Zhenbang arrived at the entrance of the Great Hall via a shuttle bus arranged by the conference.

That day at the entrance, the perimeter had already been cordoned off with police tape. Armed police soldiers stood guard at every exit. In the large square in front of the Great Hall, numerous media reporters had gathered, some with cameras on their shoulders, and others equipped with long lenses–each one wide-eyed, waiting for the delegates to arrive.

The preparatory meeting, which also serves as an important moment to elect the presidium of the conference, ensures that every happening is big news. No one dares to relax.

With the arrival of Nie Zhenbang, suddenly, many reporters swarmed around him. Following the news that came out yesterday, today, several heavyweight newspapers from the central government issued different commentary articles, continuously denouncing those who spread such news. These matters are not something ordinary people can clearly understand.

Reporters had completely surrounded Nie Zhenbang. One reporter had already stretched a microphone forward, “Secretary Nie, hello, what are your thoughts about the rumors reported by the ‘Capital Daily’ yesterday and others circulating online?”

“Secretary Nie, do you really have multiple wives?” Another reporter asked.

With that question, the scene immediately fell silent, and all the reporters cursed inwardly, wondering who the idiot was, likely a greenhorn fresh on the scene. They had no sense of protocol.

At that moment, Nie Zhenbang’s expression was extremely serious as he spoke in a deep voice, “The question just now from the reporter comrade, I find quite ludicrous. Inquiring about baseless matters like this, which are clearly biased, I must ask, where is the accuracy that news reporting requires, alongside timeliness? Yet, the most important aspect is accuracy. Where is your accuracy? Taking rumors from the internet and using them, that is a desecration and irresponsible approach to journalism.”

After finishing his statement, Nie Zhenbang continued, “Returning to the former question. Regarding the report by ‘Capital Evening News,’ I have no personal comment. How it is reported is the freedom and right of every news organization, and I will keep my views to myself. As for me, at present, some people and entities, whether intentionally or not, are pointing the finger at me. My response is, I reserve the right to pursue legal responsibilities. I believe the organization is wise. Regarding my issues, I also believe that the organization will have a clear and fair response.”

Having said that, Nie Zhenbang then added, “Excuse me, there is not enough time. The meeting is about to commence. There will be opportunities for everyone to conduct interviews in the future.”

At eight o’clock in the morning. The Great Hall was packed, with representatives meeting the constitutional stipulations. The number of attendees was valid and genuine.

Then, under the chairmanship of the conference host, the Two Sessions preparatory meeting began. First, the conference announced the list of candidates for the presidium. Following this, Nie Zhenbang, along with President Qiao, President Mu, Director Shen, and others, was officially elected as a member of the conference presidium.

The following day, when the Two Sessions formally opened, the chairman of the National People’s Congress chaired the meeting, which commenced amid the grand strains of the national anthem. First, comrade Qiao Yiren delivered a thematic report at the conference. This was followed by comrade Mu Dingjian, representing the State Council, delivering the government’s work report.

In the afternoon, the conference reviewed and passed the government’s work report. After the first day’s meeting, it was time for the different delegations to have their group meetings.

Meanwhile, Liu Kun and Yang Anbang also started to take action with the first moves being anonymous letters of complaint sent to the Disciplinary Committee and President Qiao.

Subsequently, some online videos started circulating on the internet. The main character of these videos was Ling Baodong. The content of the videos was not situated in nightclubs or hotels but appeared to be in a scenic area.

The footage showed Ling Baodong accompanied by a young woman in her thirties, looking intimate together. There were occasional displays of close hugs and kisses. Although Ling Baodong wore sunglasses in the images, occasionally, when the glasses were taken off, it was clear from the footage that this person was Ling Baodong.

The video was accompanied by a title, “Last July, while travelling in Jiuzhaigou, a chance discovery of a high-ranking official from Yuzhou suspected of taking a mistress on a trip.”

Shortly after the release of this video, another informant came forward. According to records checked from Yuzhou City, Ling Baodong happened to be away from Yu State during the period the video was shot.

With the release of these two pieces of news, a tremendous uproar was triggered nationwide. The earlier incident concerning Nie Zhenbang, which had been mere speculation, had already caused a stir. Now, with such sensational news surfacing, a human flesh search ensued online.

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At the Ivy Club, inside Li Guohua’s spacious and luxurious room on the top floor, the beautiful night scene of Jingcheng lay outside, but inside the room was darkness.

On the sofa, a dark figure sat there, intermittently swirling the wine glass in hand.

The room door clicked open from the outside, with the corridor’s light spilling in, someone said, “Young Master Hua, Secretary Ling has arrived.”

Ling Baodong entered the room with a gloomy face and hit a switch, flooding the room with light. Seeing Li Guohua, Ling Baodong said in a grave voice, “Brother Guohua, do you still have the mood for wine? Nie Zhenbang’s counterattack has already arrived.” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote and provide a monthly ticket at wuxiaworld.site. Your support is my greatest motivation.)