Lu Yiwei, who had been in politics for many years, knew very well what it meant for the Discipline Inspection Commission's secretary to talk to him. Coupled with Zhang Zhiyuan's reminder, Liu Kecheng's conspiracy was clear. Lu Yiwei didn't have the time to argue about who was right and who was wrong. He needed to calm down and think for a while to see if there were any loopholes in his plan.
Lu Yiwei sat on the sofa without saying a word. He quickly went through every step from planting the orchard to now in his mind in detail. Only then did he feel relieved and get up. Before leaving, Lu Yiwei called Li Haidong and told him, "Temporarily stop the negotiations with the non-staple food processing plant. Go back to the village immediately and wait for the higher-ups to inquire. Remember, no matter who asks, you must insist that the orchard is yours."
Li Haidong was confused and wanted to ask more, but Lu Yiwei had already hung up. He immediately put down everything at hand and rushed to Dongwa Village.
The second call was from Lu Yiwei. His mother answered the call. Liu Cuilan complained that Lu Yiwei would be gone for two to three days, and she couldn't even catch a glimpse of him. Lu Yiwei comforted her gently, "Mom, I'm out of town on a business trip. I might not be back for two days. Take care of yourself at home. Don't worry about me."
The third call was from Lu Yiwei. He wanted to call Xia Jinhe, but he didn't know what to say. Instead, he texted her instead. "Jinhe, I want to go out for a walk in two days. Do you want to go with me?"
Xia Jinhe was in class at the moment. She felt her phone vibrate in her pocket, but she ignored it and continued with her class.
Lu Yiwei was a little disappointed when he didn't receive a reply from Xia Jinhe. He carefully recalled again. After making sure that he didn't forget anything, he closed the door and walked to the County party committee's compound.
Just as Liao Minyuan had planned, Lu Yiwei was taken to the car as soon as he arrived at the entrance of the County party committee. The Discipline Inspection officer didn't ask any questions and drove straight to the cannery.
When they arrived at the cannery, the car turned left and right and stopped in front of a dilapidated two-story building. The disciplinary officer then said, "Yiwei, we are old acquaintances, and we don't usually have any conflicts. To tell you the truth, we were instructed by Secretary Liao to bring you here. As for the reason, I believe you know it. I hope you will cooperate and not make things difficult for us, okay?"
The person who spoke was Yang Guotao, the Deputy Director of the Rectifying Malpractice Office of the County Commission for Discipline Inspection. He started working in the same year as Lu Yiwei. Due to his limited abilities, he was still a staff member. Lu Yiwei had been promoted to Deputy Section Chief five to six years ago. Although he held the title of Deputy Director of the Office of Rectifying Malpractice, it was merely an internal appointment. Both of them didn't have any conflicts, but Yang Guotao was jealous of Lu Yiwei. Seeing Lu Yiwei making a comeback, he felt it was unfair and wanted to take this opportunity to vent his anger.
Lu Yiwei looked out of the window and sneered. "Guotao, I told you Discipline Inspection officers are more cunning than the Public Security Police. Choosing such a secluded location is really hard on you." He then turned his head and said, "Fine, I will cooperate with you. Tell me, what do you want to do?"
"Let's talk upstairs." After Yang Guotao finished speaking, he got out of the car from one side and ran to the other side to invite Lu Yiwei down. The two of them sandwiched Lu Yiwei in the middle like bodyguards and walked to the second floor.
This building used to be the cannery's office building. It was built at the end of the seventies and had gone through ups and downs for nearly 20 years. Now, this giant had completely collapsed and was forgotten in this inconspicuous corner. Since the cannery closed down, this place was deserted and deserted. However, this place was soon discovered by the Discipline Inspection officers and was used by the Discipline Inspection officers. It was called the "Double Regulation Building" by the outside world.
The second floor had been renovated. There was a big iron door at the top of the stairs, and all the windows were installed with anti-theft windows. It was basically like a prison. There was another iron door on the left side of the building, which was where the Discipline Inspection officers lived. On the other side, there was a kitchen and a few lounges.
After Lu Yiwei and the others went in, the two iron doors were slammed shut. The two Discipline Inspection officers immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Yang Guotao, who was very docile just now, immediately changed his attitude. He brought Lu Yiwei to the interrogation room and began to search him without asking any questions.
"What is this for?" Lu Yiwei didn't know the rules here, so he took a step back and asked.
Yang Guotao's eyelids twitched, and he said maliciously, "Hand over all your communication tools, metal objects, and belts. I will only say this once. If I find out that you haven't handed over anything, don't blame me for not being polite."
Yang Guotao's expression changed so quickly that even Lu Yiwei was in disbelief. He placed his phone and keys on the table and said, "There's no need for a belt. Don't worry, I haven't reached the point of committing suicide."
"I told you to hand it over, so stop talking nonsense!" Yang Guotao reprimanded, not giving any face at all.
At this moment, there was a knock on the iron door. Another Discipline Inspection officer walked out. When he saw that it was the Discipline Inspection Commission's Deputy Secretary, Zhao Dongsheng, he instantly smiled and opened the door, "Secretary Zhao, you're here."
Zhao Dongsheng ignored the Discipline Inspection officer and walked in with his hands behind his back. When he saw Lu Yiwei in such a sorry state, he didn't feel good in his heart. He glanced at Yang Guotao and asked, "What are you guys doing?"
Yang Guotao quickly replied, "Secretary Zhao, according to the procedure, we're asking Lu Yiwei to hand over anything that might harm him."
"Oh." Zhao Dongsheng and Lu Yiwei looked at each other before he turned to Yang Guotao and said, "Little Yang, we're Discipline Inspection officers, and we don't have the authority to enforce the law. We're only here to interrogate those who have violated the party's rules. Why are you shouting? Who gave you the authority? "
"I … I …" Being reprimanded by Zhao Dongsheng, Yang Guotao's expression changed and he unwillingly turned his head to the side.
However, Zhao Dongsheng ignored Yang Guotao and reprimanded, "You guys leave first. I have something to say to Lu Yiwei."
Yang Guotao knew about the relationship between Lu Yiwei and Zhao Dongsheng, so he took a step forward and boldly said, "Secretary Zhao, I'm afraid that this won't do, right? Secretary Liao did not say that you're in charge of this case. Furthermore, as long as you're in this building, you're not allowed to interrogate alone. This is the rule! "
"Rule? Who set the rule? "Zhao Dongsheng turned his head and glared at the Discipline Inspection officer." Don't fail to appreciate my kindness. Get lost! "
Seeing that Zhao Dongsheng was furious, Lu Yiwei did not want to implicate him. Thus, he held onto Zhao Dongsheng's arm and said, "Secretary Zhao, don't make things difficult for these two. They're just following the procedure. I'll remove my belt now." When he finished, he swiftly removed his belt and threw it on the table.
Looking at the haggard Lu Yiwei, Zhao Dongsheng held onto the latter's shoulder with pity in his eyes and sighed, "Yiwei, you've suffered!"
The relationship between Lu Yiwei and Zhao Dongsheng had already been mentioned. In the past, the two of them were suppressed by Liu Kecheng, and they became brothers in hardship. However, Zhao Dongsheng's luck was better than Lu Yiwei, and he's still in an important position.
With a bitter smile, Lu Yiwei replied, "So what? I'm innocent, and I'm not afraid of being investigated."
"I naturally believe you. Don't worry about it. Even if I can't say anything, I will do my best to help you in the dark. If you need anything, you can get them to look for me, and I will rush over immediately." Zhao Dongsheng said emotionally.
Nodding his head, Lu Yiwei was touched. "Thank you, Secretary Zhao."
As the two of them conversed, Yang Guotao sneaked out to give Liao Minyuan a call. When Liao Minyuan found out that Zhao Dongsheng met with Lu Yiwei without his permission, he instantly flew into a rage and demanded Zhao Dongsheng to leave the building immediately.
Yang Guotao ran in and said to Zhao Dongsheng, "Secretary Zhao, Secretary Liao is requesting for you to leave immediately. Please cooperate."
"Got it." Zhao Dongsheng solemnly replied before turning to Lu Yiwei, "Brother, take care of yourself!" When he finished, he shook his hand. Before he left, he reminded the two disciplinary officers, "You guys have to serve Lu Yiwei well. Don't blame me for being rude if anything happens to him!" When he finished, he flicked his sleeves and left.
After Zhao Dongsheng left, Yang Guotao did not listen to Zhao Dongsheng's words. On the contrary, he seemed to be venting his anger. He brought Lu Yiwei into a dark room and said, "Without my orders, you are not allowed to take a step out of this room. If you need to go to the toilet, call me in advance."
Lu Yiwei looked around the room. There was only a bed with a tattered quilt and a pillow that was soaked in sweat. The room was filled with a musty smell and various mixtures. It was extremely unpleasant and gave off an eerie feeling. "Can you change my quilt?" Lu Yiwei turned around and asked.
"I'm sorry, but we don't have the authority." Yang Guotao replied and left.
After Yang Guotao left, Lu Yiwei pulled up his trousers. Because the trousers were loose, there was no belt. He looked around and did not find any belt replacement. When he looked at the filthy bedsheet, he suddenly had an idea. Following the stitches on the bedsheet, he pulled out a strip and simply tied it to his pants, finally solving the problem.
It was a simple problem, but it aroused Yang Guotao's alertness. When they heard the noise, they quickly got up, ran to the room next door and kicked open the door. Seeing that Lu Yiwei was safe and sound, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief and shouted, "Lu Yiwei, what are you doing?"
Lu Yiwei was at a loss. He pointed at his trousers and said, "You guys confiscated the belt, so I made one myself. Do you have any objections?"
Yang Guotao looked at Lu Yiwei, who looked a little embarrassed. Although he thought it was funny, he still said seriously, "Lu Yiwei, I don't care how big a leader you are, and I don't care what powerful backing you have. As long as you're here, everyone is treated equally. You have no right to be special, so you'd better not play any tricks. Please take off your belt, and cooperate. This is my responsibility to you, and also to us. "
"There's no need to do this. Don't worry, I didn't do anything wrong. I won't die even if you guys want me dead." Lu Yiwei sneered.
"Director Yang, let's forget about it." Another disciplinary officer persuaded.
"No!" Yang Guotao continued to stick to his principles. "Lu Yiwei, since we're in the same year, I won't make things difficult for you. But you have to cooperate with me. If anything happens to you, we will also be in trouble."
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