Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Xiao Han's face turned deathly pale, he panicked, and his body tensed up.

Head bowed, waiting to be scolded.

If you're going to get hit, stand at attention.

"I'm so sorry, Minister Lu. It was my momentary curiosity that led to this oversight. I forgot that photographing classified documents is strictly prohibited. It was a mistake on my part."

Humility and bowing one's head are ways of avoiding being accused of leaking secrets, regardless of who you are.

Hou Liangping and Qin Siyuan immediately apologized.

Judging from his eyes and expression, Song Yunhui was not satisfied.

Chung Cheng-mian gritted his teeth and said, "Our staff made a mistake, we admit it, and we will strictly manage our staff in the future."

Hey!

My subordinates are really a handful.

Could it be that there's some kind of explanation related to the energy system?

At this time.

A scream was heard.

"Prosecutor Chung, Director Qin, and Section Chief Hou have made a major discovery."

A black plastic bag was found on top of the office cabinet.

Hou Liangping's eyes lit up, and he rushed forward.

The package was tightly sealed; it was definitely Zhao Dehan's account book.

It was truly a miraculous escape from a desperate situation.

One second they were bowing and scraping as they apologized to the energy department staff.

At this moment, I felt triumphant.

The accounts of energy sector corruption, project kickbacks, and slush funds must all be here.

This time, none of them will be able to escape.

Hou Liangping tore open the outer plastic bag in no time.

Thick leather notebooks were stacked together, their covers yellowed, and covered with dense handwriting.

It's a genuine handwritten ledger, no doubt about it.

Chung Cheng-mian took a step forward; he had to seize this opportunity to gain exposure himself.

When I flipped to the first book, the large characters on the title page caught my eye, and I really wanted to vomit blood.

It turned out to be the "Daily Procurement Revenue and Expenditure Ledger of the Logistics Canteen of the Ministry of Energy Resources".

Damn it.

We're really celebrating too soon.

Flip it over and over!

The entire record details the daily purchase price, quantity, and settlement amount for rice, flour, cooking oil, vegetables, and meat.

He remembers the exact purchase price of vegetables at the morning market, the wholesale price of pork, and even the quantity of garbage bags he buys.

It's a proper canteen food purchase ledger, completely unrelated to anything else.

The entire venue fell silent for two seconds.

Zhong Zhengmian was embarrassed and tossed the account book to Hou Liangping.

It was a truly unfortunate start, and I've been proven wrong once again.

Hou Liangping flipped through the pages, then shook his head. "No way, how could this be? It must be a forgery. Zhao Dehan, explain this to us."

My father-in-law wanted the account book, which obviously wasn't this thing.

Zhao Dehan chuckled, "Haha, are you all disappointed, leaders?"

In my early years, I was rotated to the logistics department, where I was in charge of purchasing supplies for the canteen. This was a mandatory task mandated by the ministry at the time.

It is reasonable and verifiable.

Hou Liangping picked up another book at random, flipped through the details, and found that the handwriting was neat and the columns for loans and income were clear.

Somewhat disbelieving it was Zhao Dehan's work, they thought, "Zhao Dehan's accounts are meticulously organized, and his journal entries are professional. Could it be that Director Zhao majored in accounting or finance at the undergraduate level?"

The writing is professional and not just something an amateur wrote carelessly.

Zhao Dehan replied frankly, "Director Hou, my undergraduate major was mining engineering, and my job is actually related to energy extraction."

I learned accounting entirely on my own, later obtaining a bachelor's degree in accounting through self-study, and also earned an intermediate accounting professional qualification certificate.

He's a cross-disciplinary learner who's taken certification exams, and his resume seems pretty good.

This not only eliminated all evidence, but also highlighted Zhao Dehan's diligence, ambition, and clean conduct.

This indirectly gives Zhao Dehan extra points.

Two key clues took a dramatic turn, and the tide turned in the office.

Hou Liangping's side, who originally came to search the premises, instead appeared to be making trouble unreasonably and deliberately framing the ministry officials.

Qin Siyuan and Zhong Zhengmian were definitely not willing to give up. Since they were here, they had to investigate everything again.

Returning empty-handed is embarrassing.

Hou Liangping patted his pockets; there was one last procedure to follow.

Thinking it over, something's not right. Something must be wrong.

His last trump card was the Imperial Garden Villa.

Their own people were keeping a close watch. Not even a fly could get away.

And so.

Hou Liangping called Xiao Han out, using the excuse of smoking.

Xiao Han handed Hou Liangping a cigarette. "Director Hou, my cigarettes are just so-so. I can't afford Huazi."

Hou Liangping nodded and took the cigarette.

Standing in the compound of the Ministry of Energy Resources, puffing out clouds of smoke.

Thinking back to the frustrating scene tonight at the Ministry of Energy and Resources, where I was repeatedly humiliated and failed to obtain any evidence, I feel a tightness in my chest.

Is there any conclusive evidence regarding the villa?

Hou Liangping was originally certain that he had it.

Now, it's uncertain.

The breakthrough point for breaking the deadlock now also lies with Ding Yizhen, the vice mayor of Jingzhou City.

Thinking of Handong, Hou Liangping quickly called Chen Hai for help.

The phone is on.

Hou Liangping then asked, "Chen Hai, how's Ding Yizhen doing? I'm waiting for your confirmation."

Chen Hai: "Monkey, how's your case going? How many people have you arrested?"

Hou Liangping's eyes darted around. "I've seized several bank cards. I'm heading to the corrupt official's villa right now."

We'll catch them red-handed soon; this is a sure thing.

He had no choice but to lie and not offer any incentives; otherwise, Chen Hai would never have gone to arrest Ding Yizhen.

After a moment's hesitation, Chen Hai replied in a deep voice, "Okay, Monkey, I'll trust you one more time."

I assigned my capable officers, Lin Huahua and Zhou Zheng from the Anti-Corruption Bureau, to keep a close watch on Ding Yizhen. My goal is 24/7 surveillance. Ding Yizhen must remain under our Anti-Corruption Bureau's watchful eye 24 hours a day.

Hou Liangping flicked his cigarette ash. "Chen Hai, I'm waiting for your good news. Get Lao Ji to arrest him as soon as possible."

After hanging up the call, Hou Liangping looked at Zhao Dehan's office and sighed silently.

They were telling complete lies, all to use others to cover up their crimes.

Even if Uncle Er and Director Qin searched Zhao Dehan's office ten times, they would probably still get the same result.

Handong Provincial Procuratorate.

Office building.

The lights in the corridor were all on.

Chen Hai walked towards Ji Changming's office and gently knocked on the door.

After receiving permission, he pushed open the door and entered. Ji Changming was bent over his desk reviewing case files. He looked up at the person who had come in.

Chen Hai straightened up. "Chief Prosecutor Ji, Hou Liangping of the Supreme People's Procuratorate contacted me and asked me to cooperate in setting up a stakeout to arrest Ding Yizhen."

To tell the truth, without concealing or reporting anything.

Ji Changming put down his pen. "Chen Hai, have you and Hou Liangping gone mad?"

If either of you goes crazy, don't take me with you.

I'm a little disappointed in him.

"Ding Yizhen is a department-level cadre, a seasoned veteran in the Handong system, and also Li Dakang's most trusted vice mayor."

Haven't you heard? Ding Yizhen tells everyone he meets that he is the reincarnation of Secretary Dakang.

Your arrest of a department-level official requires approval from the provincial party committee.

Chen Hai frowned, looking troubled. "Inspector Ji, I'm at a loss. I don't know what to do."

Caught between a rock and a hard place, unable to back down.

Ji Changming stood up, straightened his collar, and said, "Chen Hai, you are absolutely foolish."

It is absolutely forbidden to set up surveillance on officials at the department level without authorization.

"Come with me to the Provincial Party Committee immediately to report to Secretary Gao Yuliang in person."

The Provincial Party Committee compound in Handong.

Gao Yuliang's office.

Sha Ruijin has just arrived in Handong to conduct research and is not currently in the provincial capital, Jingzhou.

Former Governor Liu Changsheng was removed from his post and reassigned by the central government.

According to the provincial party committee's order of priority, Gao Yuliang was temporarily put in charge of all the work of the provincial party committee.

Sha Ruijin is not in Jingzhou.

Currently in Handong, he has the most influence.

On the sofa, Gao Yuliang held a teacup and sipped his tea.

Across from him, Li Dakang sat upright, exuding a sharp aura. He lightly tapped the armrest of the sofa with his fingertips, still considering the progress of the Guangming Peak project.

Knock knock knock!

Three knocks on the door, the rhythm and timing just right.

Gao Yuliang raised his eyes and said calmly, "Come in."

The door opened, and Gao Yuliang's secretary, Xiao He, led the way, followed closely by Qi Tongwei, who was dressed in a police uniform.

The police badge number is Han 00001.

Secretary He stepped forward with the tea set and poured tea.

Then, they closed the door and left.

Know the rules and don't listen to the leader's private conversations.

Qi Tongwei stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Teacher, I would like to report to you on the progress of the province's social security improvement work."

Gao Yuliang was Qi Tongwei's undergraduate thesis advisor and master's thesis supervisor.

The two were both teacher and student, and also friends.

Qi Tongwei was used to calling Gao Yuliang "teacher," and he continued to do so even when he was at the provincial party committee.

Gao Yuliang put down his teacup, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Director Qi, I've said it countless times: address people by their job titles when you're working."