"Secretary, what's wrong?" Huang Jianghua looked at Chen Xing in confusion.
Chen Xing didn't say anything. He dialed Xue Jinbao's number again. The call went through, but no one answered.
Frowning slightly, Chen Xing was puzzled. Xue Jinbao had gone to Mount Li to check on the progress of the factory he had invested in. As for Fan Ying, she had come with Xue Jinbao this time and showed her interest in investing in Mount Wang. Today, she had gone to Lishan County with Xue Jinbao. Chen Xing had said that he would invite them to a banquet in the evening. The most important thing was to talk with Fan Ying. Chen Xing had always spared no effort in inviting a nationally renowned large group like the New Donglin Group to invest in Mount Wang.
"Xiao Huang, find me the phone number of Zhu Guangzheng, the head of Lishan County." Chen Xing didn't have the time to think about it. He turned to Huang Jianghua and said that he didn't have Zhu Guangzheng's phone number in his personal phone.
Hearing this, Huang Jianghua picked up his phone without hesitation and quickly searched for it. He directly dialed the number for Chen Xing and handed the phone to Chen Xing.
After two beeps, someone picked up the phone. Zhu Guangzheng, who was on the other end of the phone, looked serious. He picked up the phone and said, "Secretary Chen, what can I do for you?"
"Xue Jinbao and Miss Fan went to Mount Li. What happened?" Chen Xing asked anxiously.
"Mr. Xue and Miss Fan have been gone for a long time." When Zhu Guangzheng heard Chen Xing's question, he was stunned. He had personally seen them off. Now that Chen Xing suddenly asked such a question, Zhu Guangzheng was at a loss.
"Been gone for a long time?" "Then why did I receive a call from them just now? They said that they were still in Mount Li and were in trouble." Chen Xing's expression was gloomy.
"Secretary Chen, I really don't know. At about 4: 30, I saw them off. They have been gone for almost an hour. They should have arrived in the city by now." Zhu Guangzheng smiled bitterly and asked, "Secretary Chen, can't you reach him by phone?"
Jinbao had just called me. He told me that he was still in Mount Li and that he was in trouble. Before he could finish, the call was cut off. I called him again, but no one picked up. As Chen Xing spoke to Zhu Guangzheng, he looked at the time. It was already 5: 30 pm. According to Zhu Guangzheng, Xue Jinbao and Fan Ying had been away from Lishan County for an hour. What happened that delayed them until now? They couldn't even get through to the phone?
Secretary Chen, I'll send someone to check it out right away. After Zhu Guangzheng finished speaking, he immediately changed his words. "I'll personally bring people to take a look."
There was only one road from Lishan County to Wangshan City. It was not difficult to find people. After Zhu Guangzheng finished talking with Chen Xing on the phone, he immediately set off. He was still in the office. In the afternoon, he would accompany Xue Jinbao to the furniture factory invested by the Xue family in Mount Li to check the progress of the factory's construction. This kind of thing did not need him, the county magistrate, to accompany them, but he deliberately squeezed out some time.
Zhu Guangzheng was obviously more attentive to Xue Jinbao than ordinary investors. Every time Xue Jinbao came, Zhu Guangzheng would accompany him the whole time. After all, Xue Jinbao was Chen Xing's classmate. Because of this relationship, Zhu Guangzheng had to find time to accompany him no matter how busy he was. If he could get in touch with Chen Xing through Xue Jinbao, it would be worth it no matter how much time he had to spend. Moreover, Fan Ying came with Xue Jinbao this time. Zhu Guangzheng also had the idea of fighting for the new Donglin Group's investment in Mount Li, so he seized every opportunity to contact Fan Ying, the daughter of the new Donglin Group.
"They've been gone for so long. Why are they still in Mount Li?" Coming down from the office building, Zhu Guangzheng muttered as he got into the car. He sent the two of them to the intersection leading to Wangshan City and watched their car go away. At this time, they should have been in the city. Chen Xing's phone call made him confused. No one even answered the phone. Would two living people disappear?
Asking the driver to drive in the direction of the urban road, Zhu Guangzheng called the people of the County Public Security Bureau.
In the Municipal Party Committee, Chen Xing was holding his mobile phone in his office. Zhu Guangzheng had already said that he was going to find someone, but Chen Xing was still a little worried. Xue Jinbao's last scream made him feel uneasy. After thinking for a moment, Chen Xing decided to go in person.
"Let's go to Mount Li." Chen Xing called Huang Jianghua.
The two of them came down from the office. When they went downstairs, Zhang Wanzheng's car happened to come over. As soon as Zhang Wanzheng got out of the car and saw Chen Xing, he was surprised. Secretary Chen, are you going out?
"Well, I have something to do." Chen Xing nodded, glanced at Zhang Wanzheng, and said, "Comrade Wanzheng, why didn't you call me in advance? I would have gone out if you had come a little later."
"I just asked someone to call Secretary Huang to make sure that you were here." Zhang Wanzheng said with a smile.
Hearing what Zhang Wanzheng said, Chen Xing turned to look at Huang Jianghua. Huang Jianghua patted his forehead with a wry smile and explained, "Secretary Chen, I wanted to tell you, but I forgot when you answered the phone."
Chen Xing didn't say anything after hearing that. His eyes fell on Zhang Wanzheng again. Zhang Wanzheng would only come to him if he had something to do.
He didn't know what was going on.
"Secretary Chen, do you want to go back to your office?" Zhang Wanzheng looked around and frowned slightly.
"It's okay. If you have something to say, just say it here." Chen Xing waved his hand. Seeing Zhang Wanzheng's hesitation, Chen Xing thought for a while and changed his words. "Why don't we talk in the car?"
The two of them got in the car. As soon as the door was closed, Zhang Wanzheng didn't hesitate anymore and handed a document in his hand to Chen Xing. "Secretary Chen, please have a look."
Chen Xing took the document with doubt. After glancing at it, Chen Xing's face became serious and he began to read it carefully. After reading the whole document, Chen Xing looked serious. "Are the investigations of these cadres detailed?"
"Everything written in the document is true." Zhang Wanzheng nodded solemnly. He showed Chen Xing the investigation results of the Commission for Discipline Inspection in the past month. Since Chen Xing launched the anti-corruption mobilization meeting, the Commission for Discipline Inspection had set up several investigation teams. Although the most important investigation was the investigation of Qin Peng and Liang Jing, and the other investigations were just cover-ups, the cases of Qin Peng and Liang Jing had already come to an end. Zhang Wanzheng went to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and made a detailed report to Ge Jian-ming about Zhang Lixing's situation, as well as his connection with Liang Jing and Qin Peng. The mobile phone recording was now in the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Zhang Wanzheng didn't know whether Ge Jian-ming had decided to file a case for investigation, because he hadn't received any notice so far, so he could only focus on the current work of the Commission for Discipline Inspection.
The cases of Qin Peng and Liang Jing did not come to an end, but several other investigation teams had achieved fruitful results. This could be considered as a gain after a loss. Now the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection had obtained evidence of several county-level cadres' violations of laws and regulations. The information he showed to Chen Xing detailed the violations of laws and regulations of three cadres, including Yu Shengxue, the Deputy District Head of Fengshan District, and Pang Wenbo, the Deputy District Head of Goushan County, all of which were verified after investigation. The most important one was the violation of laws and regulations of Yao Minghai, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee.
Whether to take measures against these two people or not, Zhang Wanzheng dared to make the decision after informing Chen Xing. However, whether to continue the investigation of Yao Minghai, Zhang Wanzheng could not make the decision. Whether to continue the investigation or to decisively take measures against Yao Minghai, it had to be decided by Chen Xing, the top leader of the Municipal Party Committee. Yao Minghai was not an ordinary county-level cadre, but the dignified Secretary of the County Party Committee. Without Chen Xing's approval, Zhang Wanzheng could not make the decision at all. After all, the Commission for Discipline Inspection worked under the leadership of the Party Committee. When it came to an important cadre like Yao Minghai, Zhang Wanzheng, as the Secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, could not make the decision. He could force it, but in the end, it would only make Chen Xing unhappy and disrespect the top leader. In the end, he would not last long.
It was quiet in the carriage. Chen Xing held the documents in his hand and stared at them attentively. At this time, he was not reading, but thinking. He tapped his fingers on the documents, which showed that Chen Xing was deep in thought. He understood what Zhang Wanzheng meant. Since he came to him, he wanted to ask for his opinion. Whether to continue the investigation of Yao Minghai or to suppress it and pretend that nothing had happened, it all depended on his words at this moment.
This time, not only our cadres are watching, but also the common people are watching. Whether it is a big thunder with little rain, a few flies to deal with it, or a few big cats are really caught, everyone is watching with their eyes wide open. The common people hope that we can really make a difference, while our cadres are watching our determination and courage. If we meet a hard bone that is difficult to chew, and if we give up and don't dare to investigate or touch, then this anti-corruption campaign will be meaningless. Those cadres who wait and see will continue to do what they did in the past and in the future. Those who take bribes will continue to take bribes, and those who dare to be greedy will continue to be greedy. This is absolutely intolerable. Chen Xing's face was as cold as frost.
So what did Secretary Chen mean? Zhang Wanzheng glanced at Chen Xing. He had already heard Chen Xing's meaning, but he still wanted to confirm it with his own mouth.
"Investigate it, and take measures that should be taken." Chen Xing closed the documents. "Pa!" The sound of the documents closing was particularly loud in the carriage, as if it also announced Chen Xing's determination.
"Good." Zhang Wanzheng nodded with a hint of joy on his face. If measures were taken against Yao Minghai, it meant that this anti-corruption campaign was really serious. In addition, with Yu Shengxue and Pang Wenbo, who were deputy officials at the county level, Zhang Wanzheng believed that the momentum of this anti-corruption campaign would reach a new height, and the reputation of the Commission for Discipline Inspection would also increase. This was what he, as the Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, was happy to see. Whether the Department of the Commission for Discipline Inspection could play a role or not depended on the will of the leader. Zhang Wanzheng also hoped to do something, instead of being a monk and ringing the bell all day long.
This time, it was time for someone to come out and strengthen the momentum of this anti-corruption campaign. Chen Xing's face was solemn. If there was no example, no one would be really afraid. The atmosphere of the officialdom in Mount Wang could not be cleaned up by a few documents and a few rules and regulations. It was time for a brave man to make a decision.
"Secretary Chen, you're right. Desperate times call for desperate measures." Zhang Wanzheng deeply agreed. Since they had finished talking about business, Zhang Wanzheng was eager to go back and make arrangements for the next step. There would be a sequence of measures to take against Yao Minghai, Yu Shengxue, and the others. As for how to promote the momentum step by step, they also had to pay attention to the strategy here. They couldn't punish Yao Minghai immediately, but they had to do it step by step. Zhang Wanzheng had already figured out how to do it.
Secretary Chen, are you going out for something urgent? Zhang Wanzheng was also anxious to go back, so he asked.
"Well, it's a bit personal." Chen Xing nodded. Interrupted by Zhang Wanzheng's report, Chen Xing almost forgot about Xue Jinbao. He looked at the time again and found that more than ten minutes had passed.
"It seems that I've delayed you, Secretary Chen. Secretary Chen, hurry up and do your work. I'll go back first." Zhang Wanzheng said.
"Well, you've worked hard these days." Chen Xing smiled slightly and nodded.
Watching Zhang Wanzheng get off the car, Chen Xing told Li Yong, "Xiao Li, let's go to Mount Li."
The car left the Municipal Party Committee's compound. Chen Xing took out his mobile phone and didn't receive a call from Zhu Guangzheng. It seemed that there was no news yet. But thinking about it, only ten minutes had passed, and it would take some time to find someone. He was a little impatient.
Thinking about it, Chen Xing dialed Xue Jinbao's phone again. The phone rang, but still no one answered. Chen Xing frowned. "What's going on? They're just going back to the city from Lishan County. There are provincial roads all the way, and the traffic is endless. Could it be that they will encounter any danger?" Moreover, Xue Jinbao and Fan Ying both had an assistant beside them. The four of them were adults, not children. Would they really encounter any danger?
Thinking that he also had Fan Ying's phone number in his mobile phone, Chen Xing was stunned for a moment, but he forgot to call Fan Ying. Thinking in his heart, Chen Xing also called without hesitation.
The phone kept ringing, but no one answered. Until the phone rang with the system prompt that no one answered for the time being, Chen Xing reluctantly hung up the phone. Although he had a hunch that Fan Ying's phone would probably be the same as Xue Jinbao's, no one would answer, it was another thing to be sure. Chen Xing's heart was a little heavy. "What happened? It's broad daylight, and they're on the provincial road. There are cars going back and forth. Can these living people disappear?"
The car drove to Lishan County. About 20 minutes later, they were almost halfway to Lishan County. Chen Xing couldn't help but call Zhu Guangzheng again.
"Comrade Guangzheng, is there still no news?" As soon as the phone was connected, Chen Xing immediately asked.
"Not yet. Don't worry, Secretary Chen. I've already asked the people of the Public Security Bureau to check. There are two cars and several living people. They definitely won't disappear for no reason." Zhu Guangzheng said.
Although he said so, it was not the same thing that he couldn't get in touch with this person. Chen Xing frowned. "Where are you now?"
"I'm on the side of the road now. The County Public Security Bureau has just checked the roadside surveillance records and confirmed that Mr. Xue and Miss Fan's car drove away from the intersection to the city. Now they're doing further investigation." Zhu Guangzheng said.
"Okay, I'm on the way to Mount Li now. I'll meet you later." Chen Xing said.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xing was still pondering, but he heard Huang Jianghua in the front saying, "Secretary Chen, if you can get through to the mobile phone, why not contact the mobile company and ask them to help you determine the approximate location through the mobile phone signal. In this way, it may be much easier to find them."
"Yes, how could I forget this?" Chen Xing's eyes lit up. Huang Jianghua's method was not only feasible, but it might really be able to determine the specific location of Huang Jianghua and the others.
Just as Chen Xing was anxiously looking for the whereabouts of Xue Jinbao and the others, there was an area between the city and Lishan County. This was the city's military station. On the provincial road from the city to Lishan County, there was a cement road that turned in another direction. There were not many cars on this road, and the occasional cars that passed by had military license plates.
In a five-story building not far from the military station, this was also the property of the military division. It was originally the military division's guest house, but now it was no longer useful. A larger and more imposing guest house had been built elsewhere. At this moment, in this five-story building, Xue Jinbao, Fan Ying, and two assistants were brought here. They were tied to chairs. Xue Jinbao's face was bruised, and one of his eyes was black and blue. Looking at the young man opposite him, Xue Jinbao's eyes were burning with anger. His mobile phone had been taken away by the other party. It should have been thrown into the car. When he was taken out of the car, he heard his mobile phone ringing. He didn't know if it was Chen Xing or someone else.
"Brat, stare at me again. Haven't you taught me enough?" The young man in the lead stared at Xue Jinbao, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he sneered.
"Randomly kidnapping people and tying them up is a crime. Do you know that?" Xue Jinbao stared at the other party fiercely. "If you release us now and apologize to us, maybe we can consider that nothing has happened."
"Hey, I think there's a hole in your head. A dead duck is still so stubborn. You want me to apologize?" "Are you sick in the head?" The young man grinned grimly. "I dare to let people tie you up. Will I be afraid of anything else?"
Xue Jinbao pulled a long face and didn't say anything. He didn't expect that an accident on the road would turn out to be like this. Because the other party's car had stopped abruptly, his driver didn't have time to brake and hit the other party's car. As a result, the other party didn't wear a seat belt in the car. Xue Jinbao didn't know how he hit his forehead, but it was bleeding. After getting out of the car, he grabbed his driver and was about to beat him. He thought that most of the responsibility was on his side, so he stepped forward to mediate and said that he would compensate them. However, before he finished speaking, he was slapped in the face by the other party. Caught off guard, he was slapped in the face. Now he was also anxious. It was a great shame for a man like him to be slapped in the face, not to mention that he was the young master of the Xue Family. Although the Xue Family was not a rich and powerful family, it had more than a billion yuan in assets. It was also a well-known family in the local area. It was popular in both the political and business circles. Although he was in a foreign place in Mount Wang, he couldn't bear this kind of humiliation. What's more, the leader of Mount Wang was his old classmate. How could Xue Jinbao bear this kind of humiliation?
Xue Jinbao didn't expect things to turn out this way. He didn't expect the other party to have helpers and had called people over. Just as he was about to call Chen Xing, his phone was hung up. When the other party's helpers came over, Xue Jinbao and the others were surrounded and brought here.
Looking at Fan Ying, Xue Jinbao felt a little helpless. Today, he had dragged Miss Fan into this.
Yingzi, I was too impulsive today and got you into trouble. Xue Jinbao smiled bitterly.
It's nothing. If I were you, I would also get angry when someone slapped me. It's a pity that I'm not a man. Otherwise, I would have helped you fight. Fan Ying smiled indifferently. At this moment, she was even in the mood to joke. At this moment, she wasn't very nervous. When Xue Jinbao fought with the other party, Fan Ying didn't stop him. She admired men who were more courageous. Some people who came from big families were used to living like princes. Under their insolent appearance, they were fierce in appearance but weak in heart. Fan Ying looked down on such people from the bottom of her heart. She liked people who were courageous at critical moments.
It's best not to. If you were hurt, I can't afford it. Xue Jinbao smiled. Even if I sold my family, I can't afford it.
The two of them talked as if there was no one else around. The young man was left to the side. He couldn't help but sneer. I say, the two of you still haven't figured out what the situation is. How can you still laugh? The man's eyes were fixed on Fan Ying. Originally, he just wanted to teach Xue Jinbao a lesson to vent his anger, but after seeing Fan Ying, he had other thoughts in his heart. This woman's appearance was indescribable, and the point was that she had a temperament. The man often mingled in the military camp, and those valiant and heroic female soldiers in the military camp had a heroic spirit. That kind of feeling was that women were not inferior to men. From Fan Ying, he saw a similar temperament, which made the man's heart stir.
The man's words made Fan Ying finally look at the man in front of her. Just now, they were detained in another car. Their mouths were still tied with tape. It was only after entering here that the tape was torn off. At this moment, Fan Ying was still repeating the words at the beginning. It's not too late for you to let us go now. Otherwise, you will have to bear the consequences.
Oh, if I don't let you go, what consequences will there be? Will you eat me up? The man smiled evilly. Aiya, but if I let a great beauty like you eat me up, then I'll accept it.
After the man finished speaking, the whole room was filled with laughter. It was the man's companions. As for the other helpers who came later, they didn't have much expression on their faces. One of them looked a little worried. After hesitating for a moment, he walked up to the man and said softly, Young Master Han, should we just teach them a lesson and then let them go?
Tsk, Liu Da, it's none of your business. You can bring them back. When the young man heard the other party's words, he smacked his lips and said in a bad mood.
If I'm not wrong, they are soldiers in the military. Fan Ying suddenly looked at the man who walked up and the people behind him. Seeing their straight backs and the way they stood like soldiers, Fan Ying had this guess. Just now, when she came in, she also saw the eye-catching signboard of the military camp at the fork in the road.
Whether they are soldiers in the military has nothing to do with you. If you call me brother, I'll tell you. The young man chuckled. He loved to tease this kind of beautiful woman.
Fan Ying was a little annoyed. She glared at him and said, This is the friend of the Municipal Party Committee Secretary Chen Xing. You tied up Secretary Chen's friend. Aren't you afraid that things will get out of hand?
And the friend of the Municipal Party Committee Secretary? If I say I'm the friend of the governor, do you believe me? Who are you trying to fool? The young man laughed in disdain.
Young Master Han, these people …
The man called Liu Da wanted to say something but was interrupted by the young man. He pouted impatiently. Alright, alright, I know what I'm doing. You don't have to worry. You can leave now. Liu Da smiled helplessly and walked out.
When Liu Da heard this, he smiled helplessly and walked out, but he still looked back worriedly. This commander's son had done a lot of reckless things. Although he wouldn't do anything to kill them, he was afraid that he would go out of line. To be exact, he had already gone out of line, but he couldn't persuade this young master. He still had to follow the other party's orders. He had just called him to bring some people over, so he immediately brought a few people out. He knew that it might not be a good thing, so he didn't dare to let his soldiers wear military uniforms. He only let everyone go out in casual clothes. The facts proved that his understanding of this young master was right. Letting him bring people out was not a good thing.
He walked out of the small building. These two days, the commander of the military division, Han Gongming, went to the provincial military for a meeting. No one could control this commander's son. Actually, if the military division's political commissar, Hong Zhengjie, was at home, he could totally report to him. Unfortunately, he didn't have the guts to do so.
Liu Da, don't tell anyone else. Otherwise, I'll teach you a lesson. The young man suddenly thought of something and stopped Liu Da.
Liu Da didn't know what to say other than a bitter smile. He didn't dare to tell anyone either. He nodded and walked out of the small building. Liu Da was a little worried. This guest house was useless. Although it was only a short distance from the military base, there weren't many people here. He didn't know how long the commander's son would lock them up for. More importantly, he was afraid that they would do something else.
"Xiaojiang, wait outside. If anything goes wrong inside, call me immediately." Liu Da brought a few of his subordinates outside. He was worried and ordered one of the soldiers.
Squad leader, we can't stop Young Master Han from doing anything. The soldier shook his head and smiled.
We can't stop him, but we can think of a way. It's fine if Young Master Han pulls us over to do something bad, but we can't let him make a big mistake. Liu Da smiled helplessly. He thought about what the woman said just now. One of them was a friend of the Municipal Party Committee's secretary. He didn't know if it was true. Liu Da sighed. He hoped this matter wouldn't get out of hand, but he couldn't do anything about it now.
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