70s factory beauty, transform villain cubs to become rich

Chapter 598 Achievement of the goal
Song Zemin: "Cough cough cough cough..."

He almost choked to death on the tea.

Peng Qingyun, the director of the Foreign Trade Bureau, kindly patted Song Zemin on the back: "Secretary Song, are you alright?"

Song Zemin's face turned bright red from the choking, and he waved his hand, saying, "I'm fine."

Lian Antai defended himself: "Director Chen, we have no grudge against each other, why are you slandering me?"

"Slandering you? I've already submitted evidence twice of you stealing my advertising last year, but there's been no follow-up so far. Fine, I'll tolerate it. And now you're trying to steal clothes again? Heh."

Chen Qing sneered, the sharpness and bluntness in her eyes making it clear to everyone present that she was telling the truth.

Peng Qingyun looked at Lian Antai with a deep gaze: "Is that so?"

Qi Yuanchao followed suit, saying, "Comrade Lian, although you have made many contributions to the garment industry, you can't bully new comrades like that!"

The five people present were Song Zemin, Peng Qingyun, Qi Yuanchao, and Lian Antai.

Lian Antai frowned as he saw that the three leaders were all from Guangdong Province and feared that they would favor Chen Qing. He said, "Why would I frame Director Chen? We are so far away. What benefit would I get from framing her? I know that you leaders value Chen Qing, but there is no need to bully us outsiders like this."

"What the specific benefits are depends on how well you and Yang Xiwen's son have discussed it." Chen Qing's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Even the factory director should know very well what happened to Yang Xiwen. Do you want to follow in his footsteps?"

With two loud bangs, Lian Antai slammed his fist on the table, making a deafening noise: "Slander! This is blatant slander! When did I ever know Yang Xiwen, or his unknown son..."

"I don't have time to play along with you today. Whether you know them or not, the Wei Jianping family knows everything about you. Otherwise, I'll have someone arrest them right now and ask them how well you two really know each other."

"you--"

Even An Tai's pupils trembled.

How did she know?!

Chen Qing: "Last year you destroyed advertisements, this year you sabotage best-selling products. Your purpose is clearly to destroy our country's garment industry! My purpose today is to ask the three leaders, how should this kind of person be dealt with?"

The three of them exchanged glances.

Song Zemin spoke first: "I will investigate thoroughly and give Comrade Chen an explanation."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Then I look forward to Secretary Song's final answer."

Chen Qing didn't stay for another meal and left first.

After Chen Qing left, the atmosphere in the private room plummeted to freezing point.

Song Zemin ordered his men to arrest Lian Antai.

But he didn't leave.

With a solemn expression, he discussed the matter with Qi Yuanchao and Peng Qingyun.

The matter became exceptionally sensitive and serious because it involved the fallen Yang Xiwen.

If Lian Antai really colluded with his children and intended to sabotage economic development, that would be a serious crime.

“The issue of Lian Antai needs to be investigated, but how to investigate and to what extent requires careful consideration.”

Song Zemin said slowly.

The two nodded.

Of the three present, Song Zemin held the highest position, and the other two naturally followed his instructions. Song Zemin said, "Yang Xiwen's case is already an ironclad case. His son's case will be handled by the special task force. As for whether Lian Antai was involved, and how deeply involved he was, we need solid evidence."

He didn't rule out the possibility of a definitive answer because Chen Qing mentioned that her appeals were rejected twice.

This suggests there's more to this than meets the eye.

Peng Qingyun and Peng Qingyun nodded again.

Song Zemin: "At present, based solely on Comrade Chen Qing's one-sided statement and Lian Antai's reaction, there is insufficient evidence to convict him of a serious crime. In particular, he just emphasized that we might be biased towards local comrades. Although it may be a sophistry, if it gets out, it will inevitably cause discussion and people will say that we are excluding dissidents within the province. We must emphasize this point and not make decisions on our own."

"Then what should we do with Lian Antai? Should we let him continue to deal with foreigners? Yang Xiwen's son is already a foreigner, isn't that letting him pass on information?" Peng Qingyun asked.

Song Zemin frowned slightly, but as an important leader in the province, he had experienced many storms and was not flustered by a mere enemy/spy.

"The most urgent task is to ensure the smooth running of the Canton Fair and to ensure that the country's foreign trade image and orders are not affected. Comrade Chen Qing's garment factory is a top performer in export earnings. We must give an explanation for the grievances we have suffered, but we cannot let this matter become a bombshell."

Peng Qingyun and Qi Yuanchao nodded thoughtfully.

Song Zemin continued, "My opinion is that I will privately coordinate with relevant departments to conduct a secret investigation to avoid escalation and affecting the current stable situation. If it is confirmed that Lian Antai did indeed collude with the country to commit treason, he will be severely punished. For now, let's handle it that way. What do you think?"

Based on the clues at hand and Chen Qingyan's assertive words, the facts of Lian Antai's theft of the design and sabotage of production are relatively clear, and the evidence is also relatively easy to collect.

If this is the reason for punishing him, removing him from his position as factory director, transferring him to another post, and subjecting him to review and training, it would be very simple.

But since they are colluding with foreigners and can 'pass on information,' this 'passing on information' link becomes crucial.

How exactly is the information transmitted?
What message is being conveyed?
Is Lian Antai actually effective?
These are all crucial!
Is he a spy, or a spy within a spy?

He needs to investigate this thoroughly.

Qi Yuanchao and Peng Qingyun naturally had no objections.

That evening, Song Zemin got busy. The next day, Lian Antai was 'safe and sound,' but it was said that he had fainted from overwork and needed to rest for a few days.

On the same day, Chen Qing was invited to Song Zemin's office. "Chen Qing, we're old acquaintances. To tell you the truth, Lian Antai won't affect you in the future, but he will be useful."

Chen Qing asked bluntly, "Are you fishing for big fish?"

"……Hard to say."

Song Zemin avoided eye contact and took a sip of tea from his enamel mug.

Feeling slightly aggrieved, Chen Qing deliberately said, "Secretary Song, I have received your decision. If Lian Antai is indeed a bad comrade, I believe the organization will handle it according to regulations."

Song Zemin sensed her sarcastic tone and felt a slight headache. He earnestly comforted her, saying, "Comrade Chen Qing, the organization has seen your grievances and contributions. Some more complicated situations require time and skill to handle, and we hope you can understand."

I am here to assure you on behalf of the organization, and I also to promise you personally that the nation remembers the injustice you suffered and the merits you made.

In the future, if you encounter any reasonable difficulties within your work scope that you or your factory cannot resolve on your own, you can come to me.

Without violating principles and policies, the organization will do its best to help you this time, to repay this favor.

His words were very strong, essentially giving Chen Qing a "royal sword," a future requirement backed by the state.

Chen Qing's lips finally curled into a smile.

The goal has been achieved.

She coughed lightly, her face showing a disbelief: "Secretary Song, you flatter me. I understand the organization's difficulties and am grateful for the organization's trust and care. I will continue to work hard and contribute to export earnings."

(End of this chapter)