In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

This is a common questioning tactic.

Most people would panic upon hearing this and rush to confess everything, but Zheng Xipo was different.

"Director Hou, please ask me anything, and I will answer honestly."

"Okay, let's begin the inquiry!"

After the meeting officially began, Hou Liangping asked, "Zheng Xipo, we received a report that Dafeng Factory received a total of 30 million yuan in interest-free loans from the Guangming District Committee and Government, plus 45 million yuan in resettlement fees, a total of 75 million yuan, which has been distributed among the workers and shareholders. Can you explain how interest-free loans can be privately divided?"

Zheng Xipo was naturally able to handle this problem with ease.

"I'm innocent, Director Hou! I know interest-free loans can't be used recklessly, but the Guangming District's financial funds came in along with this 45 million. Before I could stop the workers, they thought it was all resettlement money and started dividing it up. I really didn't mean to; it was all an accident!"

"An accident? Zheng Xipo, just because you didn't do something doesn't mean it can't be found out. I've already brought two workers from Dafeng Factory here and questioned them separately. They both said that it was you, Zheng Xipo, who gave the order to distribute the money. Do you still dare to deny it?"

What audacity! With a wave of his hand, he divides up tens of millions of dollars of national funds. Zheng Xipo, don't you think you're committing a crime?

"I...I..."

Zheng Xipo remained silent, inwardly cursing. He had clearly instructed the workers to give a unified account, yet some still failed to cover it up.

Seeing that Zheng Xipo really believed him, Hou Liangping finally breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, what he just said was false. The workers at Dafeng Factory had the same story as Zheng Xipo: it was an accident, not a deliberate act.

Press the attack while the momentum is strong; don't miss this opportunity!

"You? Zheng Xipo, regardless of whether you offered bribes or not, you can't escape this charge now."

"Now you'd better honestly explain your relationship with Chen Yanshi and the details of your transaction with Chen Hai. Providing a 30 million interest-free loan without a relationship doesn't make sense!"

One charge is already terrifying enough, but if Zheng Xipo is added to the list, I'm really afraid I won't be able to get out for the rest of my life.

"Sigh! Director Hou, I'm not lying to you. The interest-free loan was something I insisted on, and that's why the Guangming District Committee and District Government were willing to grant it. Of course, if we're talking about relationships, I'm closer to Chen Yanshi. Back then, Dafeng Factory was supported by Chen Yanshi. We've known each other for decades. Apart from sending some flowers and birds, Chen Yanshi never accepted them. There really was no bribery!"

"And they still say they didn't offer bribes!"

Hou Liangping's voice suddenly became louder.

"Tell me, could the flowers and birds you sent be ordinary products? They range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars. Who knows if you're just using this as a means of bribery?"

Zheng Xipo was dumbfounded. How could this be related?

"No, no, it's just a few thousand yuan, delivered two or three times a year. It's definitely not the hundreds of thousands!"

"Three times a year? Several thousand each time? That adds up to over ten thousand!"

Zheng Xipo has completely given up the struggle. Is it too much to give gifts worth tens of thousands of yuan over more than ten years?

As the saying goes, officials have two mouths: one for speculation and the other for conclusions. Zheng Xipo wants to fight Hou Liangping? Haha, they're not even close. After all, Hou Liangping isn't afraid of any influence or rules. Zheng Xipo's methods are only good for dealing with honest people.

"Sign now; your statements are evidence!"

It wasn't until he saw his own statement that Zheng Xipo's eyes lit up. The statement did not contain the charge of organizing the workers of Dafeng Factory to embezzle state funds; it only contained the charge of bribing Chen Yanshi!

Suddenly, Zheng Xipo signed the document without hesitation, fearing that Hou Liangping might change his mind.

In response, Hou Liangping could only shout that he was awesome!

While the Jingzhou Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection was still investigating Chen Hai, Hou Liangping from the Anti-Corruption Bureau had already arrived at Ji Changming's office with Zheng Xipo's confession.

"Old Ji!"

Seeing Hou Liangping rushing over, Ji Changming felt somewhat helpless, but could only nod and say, "Liangping, just tell me what's wrong."

Hou Liangping handed over the confession directly.

"Reporting to the Chief Prosecutor! Our bureau has received a tip-off in the past few days. After investigation, we discovered that retired Chief Prosecutor Chen Yanshi is suspected of accepting bribes. The bribe-giver, Zheng Xipo, has already confessed. This is his statement. Our bureau requests that Chen Yanshi be investigated and arrested!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Changming's eyes widened.

What did he hear?

Did Chen Yanshi accept bribes?

Ji Changming snatched the confession from Hou Liangping's hand and began to read it. He quickly finished reading it and then exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Ryohei, really?"

Hou Liangping nodded emphatically and patted his chest.

"Old Ji, it's absolutely true! And this is just from Zheng Xipo alone. A few months ago, when I came to Handong to investigate Ding Yizhen, Chen Hai told me that after Secretary Sha visited Chen Yanshi, Chen Yanshi's home received countless flower and bird products in a single day. This retired chief prosecutor isn't as innocent as he seems; he's a villain disguised as a hero. We can't just sit idly by!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Changming gently tapped the table and closed his eyes.

He was pondering, reflecting on the impact of the moving rocks.

Does Ji Changming hate Chen Yanshi? Absolutely!

Chen Yanshi, who claimed to be from the Second Procuratorate of Handong, was clearly and blatantly provoking Ji Changming. However, Chen Yanshi was an old comrade, and Ji Changming could only keep quiet to avoid trouble.

Now that he finally has a chance to get revenge, Ji Changming knows this is his last chance.

The dilemma stems from worry about Sha Ruijin, given the rather unusual relationship between him and Chen Yanshi. On the surface, things have soured, but who knows if things will be repaired in the future?

Hou Liangping became anxious when he saw that Ji Changming was hesitant to make a decision. This was an opportunity that couldn't be missed!

"Old Ji, shouldn't we report to Secretary Chen? After all, Chen Yanshi is a retired department-level cadre and a veteran comrade; it's only right that we report to him!"

In an instant, Ji Changming opened his eyes!

Yes!

If you're too weak to move your own arms and legs, then let the higher-ups handle the game!

Without any hesitation, Ji Changming picked up the landline and dialed the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

"Hello, this is Ji Changming. Connect me to Secretary Chen!"

The call was transferred from the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission to the office of the Secretary of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, where Chen Luo answered the phone.

"Secretary Chen, this is Ji Changming! I have something important to report to you!"

Although Chen Luo was puzzled, he listened attentively.

"Comrade Changming, please speak."

"It's like this, Secretary Chen..."

After listening to Ji Changming's account, Chen Luo was somewhat taken aback. Shouldn't Hou Liangping be keeping an eye on Zhao Ruilong and the Shanshui Group? Why is he getting involved with Chen Yanshi?

Despite the initial shock, the evidence is now largely conclusive, and Chen Yanshi is truly unable to clear his name of bribery charges.

"I understand, Comrade Changming. Comrade Chen Yanshi is, after all, an old revolutionary and a retired cadre at the level of a department director. I will raise this issue for discussion at the Standing Committee meeting when I return to Jingzhou this Friday."

"Okay, Secretary Chen, then I won't bother you any longer!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo shook his head and continued working. The industrial park and Yuehu University matters were only part of Luzhou's work. Some dilapidated buildings in the main urban area needed renovation, and urban pipelines, roads, and so on all needed improvement. He didn't have the time to care about Hou Liangping's dogfighting.