Although generalizations should not be made lightly, those who navigate the world of officialdom often value one thing above all: face. This is especially pronounced within circles of the same rank. When Liu Guangrong heard Wang Ye's words, his first thought was not whether his brother-in-law had actually broken the law or maliciously withheld project funds. Instead, he was enraged. How dare a mere director of the County Public Security Bureau disrespect him, Liu Guangrong, the County Party Secretary? It was an outright display of contempt, and he found it intolerable.
"Wang Ye, it seems you have no regard for me, Liu Guangrong, or my position as the County Party Secretary! Fine, we'll see each other at the Public Security Bureau later. Hmph!" On the other end of the line, Liu Guangrong slammed his desk and hung up with a cold snort.
