Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

"Alright, Governor Song," Qi Tongwei said sternly, "I recommend suspending Jiang Zhentao from all his duties, ordering him to cease his self-reflection, and subjecting him to a full investigation by the relevant departments!"

Jiang Zhentao panicked completely when he heard that he was to be investigated.

The area under one's buttocks is somewhat unclean and cannot withstand scrutiny.

He fell to his knees with a thud and scrambled forward.

"Governor Song, Director Qi, Secretary Gao! Secretary Li, Mayor Wang! I was wrong! I was just following Zhao Qikun's instructions! I had no choice!"

Li Dakang was so angry that he kicked Jiang Zhentao to the ground.

He pointed his finger at him and yelled, "You little rascal, you've been hiding your true colors! Instead of doing your job properly, you're just messing around."

Seeing that begging for mercy was hopeless, Jiang Zhentao rolled his eyes.

He sprang up from the ground, turned around, and ran towards the door.

I've only run two steps.

Four or two plainclothes officers, each holding a gun, rushed in through the door.

Jiang Zhentao raised his hand but didn't move at all.

Playing mind games won't work anymore; this is the only way.

Gao Yuliang watched Jiang Zhentao being dragged away and pushed up his black-rimmed glasses.

He sighed.

"Governor Song, I really didn't expect that Lincheng had so many problems. It's true what they say, you don't know until you investigate, and what you find is shocking."

Li Dakang stood to the side, rubbing his wound and hissing in pain.

Upon hearing Gao Yuliang's words, Li Dakang objected.

"Secretary Yuliang, what do you mean by that? When I was in Lincheng, this situation never existed."

Back then, Lincheng was a place of integrity and uprightness, with a clean and honest cadre. Their current state is entirely Zhao Qikun's fault! He failed to set a good example.

Gao Yuliang chuckled lightly, "Secretary Dakang, you don't need to rush to clear your name."

Perhaps it's because you pressured me too much back then.

The spring bounces back even more violently as soon as you leave.

Did you have no problems back in Lincheng?

As expected of a professor, he has a lot of fallacies.

The spring compression technique, where the harder it is compressed, the greater the rebound force, is employed.

"Gao Yuliang, you're spouting nonsense!" Li Dakang snapped.

We absolutely cannot let Gao Yuliang pin this label on us.

Got it!

The two of them clashed again.

Wang Julong stood aside, listening to Li Dakang and Gao Yuliang tearing each other apart, and found it interesting.

I had only heard about it before, but now I've seen it with my own eyes, and it's quite interesting.

The fire is about to burn me; I must make my stance clear.

He quickly raised his right hand, pointing three fingers to the ceiling, and solemnly declared: "Distinguished leaders, I, Wang Julong, swear to Heaven!"

I have always been an honest and upright official, and I have never taken a single needle or thread from the people.

As the second oldest in my family, Zhao Qikun completely ignores me.

I've always wanted to do something for the people of Lincheng. Over the years, I've visited the software industrial park many times to understand the problems companies encounter in their development and to bring them the various preferential policies offered by the Lincheng municipal government. I've also assisted in solving problems encountered in rural development, striving to lead the people of Lincheng to prosperity. I've been working hard.

Song Yunhui nodded. "Mayor Wang, we are cadres of the people, so we must have the concept of serving the people."

I hope you will keep your word.

Lincheng still needs development and needs responsible cadres.

Now, I'm asking you, what's next?

Wang Julong swallowed hard, his brain racing.

This is Song Yunhui giving him a chance.

We must never give up.

"Governor Song, now that the clues have led to Zhao Qikun..."

Zhao Qikun is currently lying in the city's People's Hospital.

"Let's go to the hospital now and meet Zhao Qikun in person." Wang Julong felt that his chance to advance as the second-in-command might have arrived.

This is a rare opportunity, and you absolutely cannot miss it.

Song Yunhui nodded. "Okay, let's go to the hospital and see Zhao Qikun who's hospitalized."

In just a short while, Qi Tongwei's interrogation of Jiang Zhentao was also nearing its end.

Jiang Zhentao confessed to all the crimes he had committed.

Qi Tongwei pressed further, "Is there anything else? Confess honestly, and you'll be treated leniently. If you cooperate and provide crucial evidence, your punishment may be reduced."

"That's all, Director Qi, really, that's all." Jiang Zhentao said with a mournful face.

Recalling his career, Li Dakang recalled that when he served as the secretary of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee, he was still a deputy bureau chief. He was truly a model citizen.

After Li Dakang left office, Zhao Qikun transformed into the top leader of Lincheng.

Zhao Qikun promoted himself to the position of head of the Public Security Bureau.

Out of gratitude, he obeyed Zhao Qikun's every word.

Now that I think about it, even if Zhao Qikun hadn't promoted me, according to the order, it would have been my turn as the executive deputy director when the old director left office.

Looking back now, I truly regret it.

"Director Qi, that's all. How many years do you think I could be sentenced to?"

"Jiang Zhentao, you know in your heart that, given the current situation, you'll probably get five or six years." Qi Tongwei essentially sentenced Jiang Zhentao to prison.

"Director Qi, I want to report Chen Changgang for gambling." Jiang Zhentao was going to great lengths to reduce his punishment.

As for Zhao Qikun's direct violation of the law, he truly knew nothing about it.

If they had known even a little bit, they would have sold Zhao Qikun out immediately.

At this time.

Jiang Zhentao's phone rang.

The person making the call was Zhao Qikun.

Qi Tongwei, holding his phone, said, "Jiang Zhentao, you know what to say now, right?"

"I know, Director Qi, I will do whatever you say." Jiang Zhentao was eager to make a contribution.

Jiang Zhentao swallowed hard and trembled as he extended his finger.

My fingertips were trembling as I pressed the answer button.

"Secretary Zhao."

Force yourself to calm down.

A hoarse voice, tinged with impatience, came from the other end of the phone: "Jiang Zhentao, what's going on? What's wrong with you? You haven't even replied. Have you gotten Qiangzi out yet?"

Jiang Zhentao glanced at Qi Tongwei and pressed the record button.

"Secretary Zhao, it's out. I haven't had a chance to call you yet." Jiang Zhentao tried to keep his voice steady. "It's actually a small matter. Qiangzi and some customers at the restaurant had been drinking and got into a fight. Qiangzi is fine, just a little shaken."

Zhao Qikun was clearly not satisfied with this answer. "Jiang Zhentao, the people who beat Qiangzi must be dealt with seriously, do you hear me?"

Jiang Zhentao's eyes darted around. "Sir, as per your instructions, invite the men who beat Qiangzi in for a chat."

He said it on purpose to set a trap for Zhao Qikun.

"Hmm, that's more like it." Zhao Qikun's tone softened. "Teach those blind fools a lesson. It's necessary to give them a good hard time and teach them a lesson. Bullying Qiangzi won't work."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei's lips twitched slightly.

What's this called?

This is called admitting guilt without being asked.

Jiang Zhentao's little scheme was perfectly clear to him; he simply wanted to drag Zhao Qikun into a trap.

Jiang Zhentao pressed his advantage: "Okay, sir, do you have any further instructions?"

"Let Qiangzi talk to me." Zhao Qikun looked at Lin Yufen in front of him. Although she was old, she still had a charming appearance.

Jiang Zhentao was stunned for a moment, his mind racing.

Chen Qiang isn't even in front of him right now, so how can he get Chen Qiang to speak?