Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 834 - 790 Huge Resistance
Chapter 834: Chapter 790: Huge Resistance
Chapter 834 -790: Huge Resistance
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The conference room on the top floor of the Xingzhou City Military District Guest House.
At this moment, the entire guest house was temporarily rented by the joint investigation team. Outside, armed police soldiers guarded the place, and without the instructions of Ning Bojun, the head of the investigation team, and Huang Jin, the deputy head, no one. Unless they had a pass issued and stamped by the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and the Provincial Public Security Department, it was impossible for them to enter.
It was already past ten o’clock at night. Yet the entire special case team, from top to bottom, wasn’t resting.
In front of the rectangular conference table, Ning Bojun and Huang Jin sat opposite each other, each taking a side, with Ning Bojun at the middle main position. Ning Bojun looked around, raised his hand to signal, and said, “After a day of intense work. What’s the progress on the case? Let’s discuss it together, share the information we have, and provide a detailed data basis for the next step of our work.”
He paused, and Ning Bojun’s fingers lightly flicked, rhythmically tapping the table surface. Of course, the sound of this action was very soft, and it wouldn’t make any noise.
Looking around, Ning Bojun called out, “I think, let’s start with the Public Security group.”
Following Ning Bojun’s words, from the Public Security subgroup of the investigation team. The staff in charge said, looking at Huang Jin beside him, “Yes, Secretary Ning. Director Huang. Comrades, from last night until today, we have deployed actions overnight to conduct sudden investigations and interrogations on all units and individuals involved in the material supply and subcontracting of the entire flood dike project. According to the records of these people, in the entire flood dike project, these people are the ones who didn’t even get to drink the ‘soup’.”
This statement made both Ning Bojun and Huang Jin curious. Normally, in such cases involving projects, it would typically be that the main characters eat meat, and those below them would at least get to sip the ‘soup.’
Huang Jin frowned and said in a deep voice, “Deputy Head Liu, speak clearly. What exactly is going on?”
Deputy Head Liu heard this and couldn’t play coy any longer. He immediately said, “According to the confessions. The winning bidder for the entire project was the Bashu Jiesheng Group. However, when Jiesheng Group subcontracted the project, whether it was for material supply or work packages, all the prices were set very low. Moreover, according to the declarations of these subcontractors. When Jiesheng Group was subcontracting, they were unambiguous and explicitly set the construction standards, which are the current standards of the dike.”
“Furthermore, all these people unanimously mentioned a situation. When they were signing contracts with Jiesheng Group, Jiesheng Group had a clear requirement. In case there were any issues with the dike, they would be responsible for it themselves. That’s why they took on the project that only paid the normal wage.”
Upon hearing this, Ning Bojun and Huang Jin understood the situation. For example, if the construction of the dike strictly followed the regular standards, and the work cost, let’s say, was ten thousand yuan per unit, then the cost for this substandard dike would be at most six thousand, and the four thousand saved was not earned by the contractors, but by Jiesheng Group.
This was the underlying reason why others got to eat meat, and they didn’t even get the soup.
Thinking of this, Ning Bojun asked in a deep voice, “Can these people’s testimonies be useful?”
Upon mentioning this, without waiting for Deputy Head Liu’s response, Huang Jin spoke first, “I’m afraid that’s difficult. As far as we know, Jiesheng didn’t sign any written agreements or contracts with them. Just relying on their testimonies, is not very convincing.”
Next, the Discipline Inspection group also reported the current situation they had mastered. Under the strong offensive, these officials had actively confessed to their own issues. However, similar to the Public Security group, they didn’t have any concrete evidence against Jiesheng Group.
After pondering for a while, Ning Bojun slowly said, “Well, let’s leave it at that for today. From the situation we have at hand. Even though we don’t have complete evidence against Jiesheng Group. But the matter is already laid out here. It’s definitely impossible for Jiesheng Group to dissociate themselves from it. The existing evidence is enough to hold Jiesheng Group responsible. We must expedite our work here in Xingzhou. Now it seems that our main direction of work is still to return to Tianfu City, to conduct a comprehensive investigation of Jiesheng Group, Old Huang, what do you think?”
Huang Jin also pondered for a moment, then nodded his head and said, “I fully agree with Secretary Ning’s decision, I have no objections.”
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After Nie Zhenbang and his entourage set off for Changhong City, this place became Nie Guowei’s temporary residence in Xingzhou City.
Now, it was past midnight, approaching the early hours. Nie Guowei had returned from the Xingzhou City Military District less than five minutes ago.
Suddenly, his cell phone on the table started ringing. The ringtone in the dead of night was particularly grating.
Emerging from the bathroom, his hands still damp, he picked up the phone from the table. As soon as the call connected, Zeng Taiping’s voice came through, “Heh, Secretary Bojun, still not resting at this hour?”
Zeng Taiping’s tone and question seemed deliberately disingenuous. Clearly aware, and having made the call himself, his comment came across with a ‘thief proclaiming his innocence.’
With a nonchalant smile, Nie Guowei replied, “Secretary Zeng, you’re also up late. I just got back from the task force and was about to get ready for bed. Do you have any instructions for me?”
On the other side, Zeng Taiping pondered for a moment before slowly saying, “Instructions are not what I’m calling about. Comrade Bojun, I’m calling you so late mainly to discuss something concerning Jiesheng Group.”
Pausing, Zeng Taiping’s voice softened, “Comrade Bojun, as of now, the case of the Xingzhou City flood dike has spread throughout the province. This project is of significant importance and concern to the Dajiang Committee, the Gorge reservoir area, and the National Flood Control. With the issue escalating, it’s not just a problem for Xingzhou City, but also a loss of face for the provincial authorities. Back then, the project was personally overseen by Deputy Premier Guowei. Now, with such a big problem surfacing, it wouldn’t look good if it got out, even for the central leadership. I believe we need to contain and control this situation. Moreover, many leaders have been relaying messages to me on behalf of Jiesheng Group. For parts of the flood dike that are not up to standard and exceed three meters, reworking is acceptable. My opinion is that this case should still be handled seriously.”
In Zeng Taiping’s words, there was a hint of abusing power. As a long-time resident of Bashu Province, Nie Guowei was well aware that the Xingzhou case was only related to Nie Guowei insofar as it concerned the governor and a major provincial project. To say that he personally oversaw it was not at all accurate.
This claim was quite a stretch, but Nie Guowei understood Zeng Taiping’s implication. At this moment, Nie Guowei felt troubled, as any disciplinary officer would. Letting the main culprits off scot-free was tantamount to dereliction of duty for the Discipline Inspection Commission. Yet, if the investigation were to continue, it was predictable that the ensuing pressure would be overwhelming. Alone, he was no match for Zeng Taiping, let alone additional opponents; he would have no power to fight back.
On the other end of the phone, Zeng Taiping’s voice came again, “Comrade Bojun, it’s normal to have concerns. Personally, I think this issue should be managed and handled carefully. As for Jiesheng Group, let alone whether you can find anything, what if you really did? In the end, they could walk away from the Xingzhou City flood dike project, and the province would be the one to suffer. Reconstructing would involve a huge investment.”
There was no need to be too explicit in his words; the message was clear with just a hint. Nie Guowei knew that everything Zeng Taiping said was true. After a moment of silence, Nie Guowei nodded and said, “Secretary Zeng, please let me consider this matter. Moreover, you know that this case was unearthed by Governor Nie. Sometimes…”
Before he could finish, Zeng Taiping laughed, “Heh, Comrade Bojun, I understand what you mean. You can rest assured on this matter. I will handle Zhenbang’s concerns. I believe that Comrade Zhenbang is not someone unreasonable. There’s always a solution to things.”
After hanging up, Zeng Taiping picked up his own phone and dialed a number. A voice on the other end answered. Zeng Taiping said, “Old friend, this matter is getting tricky. In my opinion, to avoid further complications, we should go with the second plan.”
Upon hearing Zeng Taiping’s words, a low voice came from the other end, “Old Zeng, thanks a lot. I know this has been difficult for you. To confront Nie Zhenbang, there are not many in the country who dare to do so, especially on such a dangerous and sensitive issue. I’ll find a way to repay this favor later.”
Shortly after this person finished speaking with Zeng Taiping, over in Xingzhou City, the investigation team conducting overnight interrogations was taken aback. Suddenly, in the wee hours of the morning, all the previously recorded confessions were recanted in unison.
This time, the witnesses were all very cooperative, with all fingers pointing toward the project manager from Jiesheng Group responsible for the Xingzhou flood dike.
Upon hearing this news, Deputy Governor and Director of the Provincial Public Security Department Huang Jin’s expression turned serious and somber. In a grave voice, he said, “The resistance has finally surfaced, and the momentum is fierce. This time, the governor’s expectations might be dashed.” (
