Next day.
Early in the morning.
When Dong Xuebing arrived at work, he was stared at by his colleagues and government officials again. Without asking, everyone knew Dong Xuebing had donated more than all the leaders combined at the charity fundraiser last night. Hmmm … Dong Xuebing's mother had become the Mayor's wife. That's why these people were looking at him with mixed feelings.
But Dong Xuebing was not in the mood to care about all these. He returned to his office and looked at the report letter.
About 20 minutes later.
Dong Xuebing felt it was about time and went to Commission for Discipline Inspection Deputy Secretary Zhan Guiping's office.
Ever since Dong Xuebing was appointed, he had been reporting to the bureau chief, Xiao Bin. However, Bureau Chief Xiao was not the leader of Unit 1. It was Zhan Guiping. Since Secretary Zhan was back, Dong Xuebing naturally had to report to him. In the Commission for Discipline Inspection, Unit 1 and Unit 2 were both under Secretary Zhan. As he was more senior than Bureau Chief Xiao, it was hard to say who was the second or third in command between Zhan Guiping and Xiao Bin. In terms of actual authority, Zhan Guiping had more authority than Xiao Bin.
Dong Xuebing entered the office. "Secretary Zhan, I have something to report to you."
Zhan Guiping was drinking tea and smiled. "Have a seat."
"Ok." Dong Xuebing sat in front of Secretary Zhan and passed him the report letter. "Someone sent this to my house this morning. It's an anonymous report." Dong Xuebing sighed after Secretary Zhan took it from him. "I had taken a look at it, and I'm shocked. They even dare to target the disaster relief funds and disregard the lives of the school's teachers and students. I think we should investigate this matter and hold the relevant personnel responsible!"
Zhan Guiping paused for a while. "It's this report. I had received it this morning and read it. But the evidence in the letter is not reliable."
Dong Xuebing insisted. "Secretary Zhan, this matter is too serious. If it's true, the consequences will be dire. Why don't we investigate it first? We cannot risk the lives of the teachers and students. What if the school building collapses because of quality issues, and the students are still in class … "
Zhan Guiping tapped on the table. "This should be handled by the Construction Committee."
"But …" Dong Xuebing was about to say something when Zhan Guiping interrupted.
"But since someone reported that a cadre is embezzling public funds, we have to verify it. You're right, this is not a small matter. Most of the disaster relief funds for the post-disaster reconstruction were directly transferred to us by the Central Government through the Ministry of Finance. If a cadre really has designs on this money, then it's really bold." Zhan Guiping's face turned cold. "Let's do it this way, Director Dong. The First Supervision Office will investigate this matter and see if it's true or not. It's better to conduct a secret investigation. Before the investigation is clear, try not to alert the cadres of Xiping District. I will meet with the Secretary later and discuss this."
"Alright, I'll personally lead some people to investigate in secret."
"You're going too? Just let the people below run around. "
"It's okay. I'll be worried if I don't go."
"Well, that's good. I'll call you when there's a result."
Dong Xuebing bade farewell and left Secretary Zhan's office. He closed the door behind him.
This was the benefit of having a good relationship with the leaders in charge. In the past, Dong Xuebing's First Supervision Office wanted to investigate some cases or issues, but Secretary Zhan was not around. Dong Xuebing could only ask for Xiao Bin's help. But Xiao Bin's relationship with Dong Xuebing was not good, and Dong Xuebing had even talked back to him. That's why the First Supervision Office was under pressure. But now, Secretary Zhan was back. Dong Xuebing had saved his daughter, Zhan Rourou, and it was much easier for him to get things done. Secretary Zhan did not even ask much and just let Dong Xuebing handle this matter. If it was Xiao Bin, he would have wasted a lot of time.
After returning, Dong Xuebing called Luo Haiting to his office.
Dong Xuebing said. "I need to conduct a secret investigation, and I will be leading the team personally. Help me get a few people to go with me. They must be smart."
Luo Haiting asked. "Should I go with you?"
Dong Xuebing thought for a while and shook his head. "Just wait here. I will be worried if there is no one to hold the fort. Oh, where is Deputy Chief Liu?"
"Liu Hanqing?" Luo Haiting turned and looked in a direction. "Deputy Chief Liu had been keeping a low profile these few days. He should be working on his PC in his office now."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Then get him to come with me."
"Ok. I will speak to them."
"Oh, remember to keep this a secret. This is a secret investigation."
"I know. Don't worry."
Dong Xuebing looked at his watch. It's still early, and they can make it in time. He packed his things and prepared to set off.
At this time, Xie Huilan's call arrived.
Dong Xuebing answered. "Did she tell you?"
"She had mentioned it during the Mayor's meeting." Xie Huilan replied calmly. "But Deputy Mayor Feng, who is in charge of the Construction Committee, strongly disagrees. He said there is no evidence to back up this report. If we investigate the construction company and the company that provided the construction materials because of an anonymous letter, it will affect the reconstruction. That's why he disagrees with the Construction Committee's investigation. He said he will send his men to investigate privately."
Dong Xuebing frowned. "Investigate privately? He does not want to investigate? "
"Maybe."
"Why? Is he not afraid of being held responsible? "
"Isn't everything fine now? Also, many of the construction companies are related to Deputy Mayor Feng. Deputy Mayor Qian will be transferred soon, and Old Feng does not want anything to happen to his department. "
"Deputy Mayor Qian's promotion? What has this got to do with him? "
"Other than the Executive Deputy Mayor, Old Qian is the only Deputy Mayor in the City's Standing Committee. After Old Qian is transferred, Old Feng will be the most likely candidate to take over as the Standing Committee's Standing Committee member. He only has a few days left, and he wants to have a peaceful life. If anything happens, it will affect his chances of getting into the Standing Committee."
"What about you? You don't have any hope? "
"Haha, how long have I been in office? I don't have enough experience, and it will be hard for me to get into the Standing Committee. "
"You mean you still have a chance?"
"There is a chance, but it's almost impossible."
"Does that mean you will have a chance if Deputy Mayor Feng stops you from getting into the Standing Committee?"
"Probably, hehe. Otherwise, when I mentioned the teaching building of the Third High School, Old Feng would feel like his tail was stepped on. He would even look at me differently, thinking that I was making things difficult for him."
Dong Xuebing snorted. "You are trying to save him, and he still doesn't know what's good for him. Fine. Anyway, just mention it. If something happens, I want to see how Deputy Mayor Feng can escape!"
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