144: Chapter 144 Breaking a Promise

Qin Chuan said, "Let's discuss the penalty decision for now, reach a consensus, and then I will go report it to Mayor Yang in person and try to get his approval."

It must be said that Qin Chuan had quite a lot of courage; soon, everyone raised their hands to agree with the penalty decision Qin Chuan had just proposed.

First, impose the maximum penalty to bankrupt them.

Second, deregister this enterprise so it cannot continue to exist.

Third, pursue criminal responsibility for the relevant personnel; those who should be sentenced should be sentenced, and those who should be detained should be detained.

Fourth...

Several penalty points were agreed upon and successfully passed at the bureau director's meeting. After the meeting adjourned, Qin Chuan went to the Municipal Government immediately.

Several deputy directors sat together chatting, and the topic was the bureau director's meeting that had just concluded.

"Do you think Mayor Yang will agree to such a severe penalty decision?"

"I think it's very unlikely!"

"It's more than just unlikely; getting chewed out would be getting off lightly."

Knowing full well that Mayor Yang would not agree, why did everyone raise their hands just now? The reason was simple: they didn't want to offend Qin Chuan. Besides, since Mayor Yang wouldn't approve it anyway, what did it matter if everyone agreed?

Qin Chuan knocked on the door and entered the mayor's office.

"Hello, Mayor Yang."

Seeing that it was Qin Chuan who walked in, Yang Fuguo smiled, but it was a smile born of anger.

He was incredibly furious inside. What the hell, you actually dare to come here? Who gave you the guts?

Qin Chuan seemed not to notice the anger in Yang Fuguo's heart. "Mayor Yang, I would like to report some work-related matters to you."

"Go ahead, what is it?"

Qin Chuan said, "We investigated and dealt with Jianwei Chemical yesterday afternoon. It is a massive gutter oil operation that integrates the collection, processing, and sale of gutter oil..."

He reported the situation from yesterday in quite some detail.

After hearing the report, Yang Fuguo asked, "So, how do you intend to punish Jianwei Chemical?"

Qin Chuan listed the penalty resolutions formed at the bureau director's meeting one by one.

Yang Fuguo laughed.

It was a laugh of extreme rage!

His heart was filled with towering fury, and he wished he could dismiss Qin Chuan from his post on the spot.

After chuckling, Yang Fuguo said, "It's not easy for entrepreneurs to start a business; isn't it bad to just kill them off with one blow like this?"

Qin Chuan replied, "Mayor Yang, the harm caused by gutter oil is too great, and the situation with this enterprise is so severe that it even appeared on the Provincial TV Station's Handong News. Many people are watching. If we punish them too lightly, how will society evaluate us, and what will the leaders at the provincial level think!"

Yang Fuguo said, "Even so, you can't just kill them off with one blow. How about this: fine them a little bit. Hmm, just fine them 100,000."

Just this...

For such a big matter, only a measly 100,000 fine!!!

Their monthly sales are in the millions; they make more than 100,000 in a single day, and you're only fining them 100,000.

Qin Chuan also smiled. "Mayor Yang, I do not agree with this penalty; it is obviously too light."

Upon hearing this, Yang Fuguo's expression changed.

It gradually became a bit gloomy.

"What is wrong with you, young comrade? Are you not following the Municipal Government's direction? Do you not even listen to me, the mayor?"

Then, Yang Fuguo adopted the stance of a mayor and harshly criticized Qin Chuan in a critical tone.

Qin Chuan's expression remained calm, as if he were not the one being criticized. Only after Yang Fuguo finished criticizing him did he speak.

"Mayor Yang, are you really only fining them 100,000?"

Yang Fuguo waved his hand dismissively. "Just fine them 100,000. Release the people you caught immediately, and exempt them from all administrative and criminal penalties."

Qin Chuan said, "Then we will do as you say. Just don't let us take the fall if any problems arise."

"What kind of attitude is that? As a dignified mayor, would I let my subordinates take the fall?"

"Hurry up and do as I said. I will take responsibility for any problems that arise."

Qin Chuan took out the printed inspection report. "Mayor Yang, this is the inspection report on Jianwei Chemical. Please sign your decision on the handling."

Yang Fuguo smiled disdainfully, knowing that Qin Chuan was being overly cautious, worrying that he would not keep his word and wanting black-and-white evidence.

Without thinking too much, Yang Fuguo picked up his pen and signed the penalty opinion, fining Jianwei Chemical only 100,000 yuan, without even ordering them to suspend production for rectification.

Looking at the opinion signed by Yang Fuguo, Qin Chuan smiled, thinking to himself, "Yang Fuguo, don't go back on your word when the time comes, and end up shooting yourself in the foot."

Putting away the inspection report, Qin Chuan said, "Mayor Yang, I'll be leaving then. I will proceed with the penalty according to your opinion."

"Go quickly, go issue the penalty notice." Yang Fuguo waved his hand impatiently, as if he didn't want to see Qin Chuan for another second.

Not many minutes after Qin Chuan left—he likely hadn't even left the Municipal Government compound yet—Yang Fuguo's secretary walked in with a document.

"Leader, this is the instruction from the Provincial Party Secretary regarding Jianwei Chemical. Please take a look."

What!

Such a small matter had actually alarmed Provincial Party Secretary Qin Zhendong, and Secretary Qin had even specifically issued instructions.

He took the document and glanced at it, and his expression changed.

He never expected that the Provincial Party Secretary would demand that this matter be handled severely and quickly, and that Jianning City be required to report the penalty decision to him in person.

This...

Cold sweat almost broke out on Yang Fuguo's forehead.

After realizing the situation, he immediately said in a rush, "Quickly call Qin Chuan and tell him to come over immediately."

He hoped it was still in time.

He hoped Qin Chuan hadn't disclosed the penalty opinion he had just signed; otherwise, he would be humiliated.

He had just said to fine them 100,000, and now, right after, he had to change the penalty. He was the mayor, after all; changing his words so quickly would be very embarrassing.

The secretary quickly dialed Qin Chuan's mobile number. "Director Qin, you haven't left the Municipal Government yet, right? The mayor wants you to return immediately; come over quickly."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Chuan smiled happily.

He could figure it out with his eyes closed: his father's instructions must have arrived, demanding that Jianwei Chemical be punished severely and quickly, and that he wanted to hear a report from Jianning City in person.

In this case, if Yang Fuguo dared to cover for them, he would have to have the guts of a bear and the heart of a leopard.

Calling him back now must be to retract the decision to only fine 100,000. Heh, a dignified mayor, and in less than ten minutes, he had to personally overturn the decision he had just made.

Qin Chuan, unhurried, finally pushed open the door and walked into Yang Fuguo's office.

He deliberately asked with confusion, "Mayor Yang, you were looking for me; what is the matter? I just want to hurry up and go back to announce the penalty for Jianwei Chemical."

Yang Fuguo was very embarrassed, his old face almost turning red.

"Little Qin, there's no rush for that," Yang Fuguo said. "I think I was too hasty just now; the penalty for Jianwei Chemical is a bit too light."

Qin Chuan feigned surprise. "Mayor Yang, do you want to increase the penalty? Then let's fine them 200,000. Hmm, 200,000 should be about right; that's doubled."

The corner of Yang Fuguo's mouth twitched. He felt that Qin Chuan was doing this on purpose, but he had no proof.