Si Qingqing was somewhat distracted all morning.

The Judicial Bureau was usually leisurely, and she had no work to attend to.

She sat in her office, her mind full of last night's scenes.

Apart from the emotional grievances, she found that she wasn't at all repulsed by Song Guanchao's actions.

In fact, she even savored it to some extent.

Stripping away those external factors, her first time could be described as perfect to the extreme.

Song Guanchao was simply an indefatigable beast, bringing her immense physical satisfaction.

"Knock knock."

Si Qingqing gathered her thoughts and said, "Come in."

Xu Suyi pushed the door open, her eyes somewhat guilty and evasive.

Song Guanchao had already warned Si Qingqing not to let this matter come to light.

So the current situation was rather bizarre.

Both women knew the exact situation, yet each felt the other was unaware.

Si Qingqing wasn't very good at hiding her thoughts, but Xu Suyi, being guilty herself, didn't dare to look at her, inadvertently missing it.

"Director, the Disciplinary Committee is looking for you."

"Disciplinary Committee?" Si Qingqing was stunned: "Which Disciplinary Committee? What do they want with me?"

Xu Suyi said: "Wu Yun, the Director of the Monitoring and Supervision Office of the Disciplinary Committee."

Si Qingqing steadied her mind: "Please let her in."

She was a bit nervous, not knowing why the Disciplinary Committee suddenly sent someone.

Soon, Wu Yun walked in with two colleagues.

"Hello, Director Si." Wu Yun sat down.

"Hello, Director Wu, what brings you here?"

"We received a report and need to impose 'Two Regulations' on Vice Director Ding Lingyan, just notifying you in advance."

Si Qingqing's anxiety immediately dissipated; she knew for sure that this was Song Guanchao's doing.

She was a bit delighted but also a bit shocked.

She hadn't expected Song Guanchao's methods to be so aggressive.

He actually had the Disciplinary Committee intervene directly to impose 'Two Regulations' on Ding Lingyan!

Generally, the Disciplinary Committee wouldn't have a conversation with you unless they had concrete evidence.

Just the act of talking to you indicates that they have gathered sufficient evidence.

But often, the Disciplinary Committee only seeks to understand the situation or deals with issues not severe enough to warrant 'Two Regulations'.

'Two Regulations' situations are uncommon in officialdom, and it's rare for officials below the Standard Level to be subjected to them.

But once 'Two Regulations' is confirmed, it means that the police will inevitably intervene.

This inevitably involves criminal responsibility.

Si Qingqing was especially curious about how Song Guanchao managed to pull this off.

He was involved with the matter on Monday night, and today is only Thursday.

In less than three days, how did he manage to obtain evidence of Ding Lingyan's violations and crimes?

It seemed quite incredible to her.

"Director Wu, do I need to cooperate with the Disciplinary Committee?" Si Qingqing asked.

"No, we're just informing Director Si."

Wu Yun said, "After Ding Lingyan is subjected to 'Two Regulations', it may have some impact on the work of the Judicial Bureau. I hope Director Si can maintain overall control."

"I will."

"Alright, we'll be going."

After Wu Yun and the other two left, Si Qingqing felt extremely happy and wanted to share this joy with someone.

But she suddenly remembered Song Guanchao's warning and forcibly restrained this urge to share.

...

Ding Lingyan had just finished a phone call with Director Xu of the Finance Bureau; they planned to have lunch together at noon.

After lunch, they would get their hair done.

"Knock knock."

"Come in," she said without looking up.

Wu Yun pushed the door open, and the three walked into the office.

Ding Lingyan saw unfamiliar faces, all quite young, and couldn't help furrowing her brows, "Who are you?"

Wu Yun took out her work ID and handed it over.

Seeing the Disciplinary Committee's work credentials, Ding Lingyan noticed the red national emblem pin on their chests, her body immediately stiffening, a bad feeling welling up inside.

"You all..."

Wu Yun interrupted her, saying, "Vice Director Ding, you are suspected of violating laws and discipline. On behalf of the City Disciplinary Inspection Committee, I announce the 'Two Regulations' decision and require you to explain your issues at the prescribed time and place from now on."

The Two Regulations!

I've been subjected to Two Regulations!

The color drained from Ding Lingyan's face at a visible speed, turning ghastly pale.

Her body trembled uncontrollably, her contemptuous face full of fear.

"Ding Lingyan, please come with us."

Ding Lingyan seemed not to hear, her pupils losing focus, rigidly sitting in her chair.

Wu Yun instructed her two male colleagues, "Take her away."

They lifted Ding Lingyan from her chair, finding her body limp as if she had no bones.

A faintly sour smell of urine floated out.

Looking down, they saw Ding Lingyan had been so frightened she had wet herself, her pants soaked.

Wu Yun frowned slightly and said, "Take her away."

As they left the office, the Judicial Bureau staff came out, witnessing the once arrogant Vice Director Ding being taken away like a condemned dog by two Disciplinary Committee staff.

Her legs dragged across the ground as she was hauled away.

After she was taken out, the staff whispered among themselves, discussing in detail Ding Lingyan's ugly state for colleagues who hadn't witnessed it.

The news of Judicial Bureau Vice Director Ding Lingyan being subjected to 'Two Regulations' quickly spread.

When Finance Bureau Vice Director Xu Jia heard the news, she was incredulous.

Ding Lingyan was subjected to 'Two Regulations'?

How could she be subjected to 'Two Regulations'?

Xu Jia was a bit anxious, restless, and searched around for more information.

...

Hongfeng Hotel, Room 206.

Wu Yun personally oversaw the interrogation.

She handed over a stack of documents: "Take a look."

The documents detailed her illegal activities over the years.

Setting up a private cash reserve at the notary office, concocting expenses to extract office funds, fabricating accounts...

Line by line, case by case, everything from the time to the specific amounts involved was clearly recorded.

Ding Lingyan was somewhat afraid.

How did the Disciplinary Committee obtain such detailed information?

Who reported me?

"This, I, I didn't do any of this."

"This is slander!"

Ding Lingyan vehemently denied it.

Wu Yun looked at her calmly, waiting for her to finish venting before saying, "Ding Lingyan, if the Disciplinary Committee didn't have solid evidence, they wouldn't have subjected you to 'Two Regulations'."

"Now, you're still within the purview of the Disciplinary Committee. Later, you will be handed over to the police for a criminal inquiry."

"Your issue isn't just simple violations of laws and discipline; it's suspected of breaking the law."

"As the Vice Director of the Judicial Bureau, you should be well aware of the gravity of your actions and the potential sentence."

"More importantly, you should know that to reduce your prison time, you ought to cooperate and honestly confess your issues instead of delaying our work."

Ding Lingyan was silent for a full five minutes before saying, "I'm hungry, I want to eat something."

Wu Yun closed her notebook and stood up, "If you want to stall, just keep stalling."

Ding Lingyan knew the Disciplinary Committee certainly had evidence and that cooperating could lead to leniency.

But she still wanted to stall.

She wanted to hold out until Secretary Zhang found out about her being subjected to 'Two Regulations'.

Once Secretary Zhang knew, he'd definitely find a way to help her out.

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