Courtyard House: Inheriting the Restaurant, the Jia Family Wants to Get It for Free

This is indeed the most difficult part to verify and the most prone to problems in the entire process.

Secretary Qian's gaze also fell on those receipts. The issuing units of the receipts were varied, some were "a supply and marketing cooperative of a forest farm in Changbai Mountain", and some were "a hunting team in the Greater Khingan Mountains". The addresses were all extremely remote and impossible to verify.

Just then, Qin Huairu spoke up.

"Secretary Qian, Consultant Cheng has already taken this issue into account when formulating the procedures."

She took out another thick stack of documents from another filing cabinet.

"This is our factory's 'Monthly Report on the Usage of Specially Supplied Raw Materials' and all the restaurants' 'Receipts for Specially Supplied Ingredients'."

She distributed the documents to the investigators present.

"As you can see, every batch of specially supplied raw materials that our factory purchases has a detailed record of its destination. For example, on March 5th, we purchased 100 jin of 'specially supplied pork belly,' of which 80 jin were used in export canned goods with the production batch number 'SN-0305.' This batch of canned goods has detailed production records and delivery slips. The other 20 jin were supplied to Cheng's Restaurant, and here is a receipt signed by the restaurant manager."

"Now, everyone, take a look at this." Qin Huairu took out another ledger. "This is Cheng's Restaurant's daily sales report. On March 6th, the restaurant's signature dish, 'Cheng's Braised Pork Belly,' sold a total of fifty servings. This dish is priced at five thousand yuan per serving, and it uses specially supplied pork belly from our factory. All sales revenue has been included in the restaurant's turnover, and taxes have been paid in accordance with the law."

"In other words," Qin Huairu raised her head, her gaze clear and firm, "every single ingredient we purchase, through special channels, ultimately either becomes canned goods for export, generating foreign exchange for the country, or it becomes dishes in restaurants, contributing tax revenue to the nation. All these financial flows are clearly recorded in the country's books. So, how can we 'embezzle' it? And whose pockets will we 'embezzle' it into?"

Qin Huairu's words were resounding and powerful.

She used a tightly linked, flawless data chain to completely shatter that core doubt.

The members of the investigation team looked at each other, speechless.

They finally understood why Cheng Shuhai dared to let them investigate so confidently.

Because he had long ago used an extremely rigorous system to put on the strongest "iron shirt" for himself.

Just when the investigation reached a stalemate, another team from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection also found the anonymous whistleblower—Section Chief Ma.

"Section Chief Ma, we are from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection. Regarding your report on Comrade Cheng Shuhai, please provide specific evidence."

"Evidence?" Section Chief Ma was taken aback. He hadn't expected the other party to come to him directly.

"Yes, evidence. Witness testimony and physical evidence are both acceptable."

"I...I don't have any concrete evidence," Section Chief Ma stammered. "But I'm certain he's up to something! Think about it, where in the world is there such a good person? Donating millions of dollars of his fortune just like that? If there's nothing fishy going on, I'll rip my head off!"

"He donated the factory, but he's still the chief technical consultant! His wife is still the purchasing consultant! And his god-sister is in charge of finance and international affairs! Isn't this just a change of ownership to maintain control of the factory?"

The investigators listened to him, their brows furrowed.

"Section Chief Ma, we'd like to remind you. Suspicion is acceptable to report to the organization. However, you cannot treat your personal guesses as facts and write them in a report. These are two completely different things."

"I.........."

"We have another question for you." The investigator's tone suddenly turned stern. "Before you wrote this letter of complaint, did you request a management position in the new state-owned factory from Comrade Cheng Shuhai?"

Section Chief Ma's face turned deathly pale instantly.

"I didn't! Who said that! That's slander!" he shouted in denial.

"Whether it's true or not, we'll verify it." The investigator gave him a cold look. "Please remember, the Party's policy is to unite and transform industrialists and businessmen, not to use political movements to retaliate or seek personal gain. I hope you'll think twice."

After saying that, the investigators turned and left.

Section Chief Ma was left alone, slumped in his chair, his back soaked with cold sweat.

He knew he was finished.

The results of the investigation came out quickly.

After a five-day, thorough investigation of the North China Cannery, the joint investigation team concluded that:

All of Cheng Shuhai's actions during the public-private partnership process complied with national policies, were fully documented, and had clear accounts. He himself did not receive any excessive compensation after the enterprise's restructuring, and the appointments of his family members and related personnel were all reviewed and approved by the public representative, thus conforming to procedures.

The allegations in the whistleblower letter, such as "fake donations, real control" and "embezzlement of state assets," are all baseless malicious speculations.

Meanwhile, another investigation report on the whistleblower, Section Chief Ma, was also placed on the desks of the city leaders.

The report confirms that Section Chief Ma did indeed request a management position from Cheng Shuhai before making the report, but was unsuccessful. His whistleblowing was clearly motivated by a desire for personal gain and retaliation.

The city leaders were furious after seeing it!

"Outrageous! We're here, trying every possible way to unite the advanced, establish role models, and promote our work. And he, of all people, is resorting to these underhanded tactics behind our backs, sabotaging us and tripping us up! If someone like him stays in that position, he'll completely disgrace our Commerce Management Bureau!"

The deputy mayor in charge made the decision on the spot.

That afternoon, a decision was issued to Section Chief Ma's unit.

Following an investigation by the Party Committee of the Municipal Bureau of Commerce, it has been decided that Section Chief Ma, due to malicious false accusations and disruption of the key project's renovation order, has caused extremely negative impacts among cadres and the public. He will be expelled from the Party and dismissed from public office.

"Double opening!"

For someone within the system, this is the most severe and fatal punishment.