450: Chapter 450 Zhao Fenfang and Qu Boming were both taken away.

As expected!

Qin Chuan said loudly, "Manager Xiao is a fraud. The real Manager Xiao has been living abroad. After gathering sufficient evidence, I ordered Comrade Secretary Zhang Dong to lead a team personally and arrest this fake Manager Xiao."

"However, I did not expect that when Comrade Secretary Zhang Dong led the team to storm the presidential suite where Manager Xiao was staying, they would accidentally discover Deputy Secretary Zhao Fenfang in Manager Xiao's bed."

"I have already reported the matter regarding Deputy Secretary Zhao Fenfang and Manager Xiao to the Provincial Party Committee. Secretary Zhao of the Provincial Party Committee stated that it must be dealt with strictly, and the comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection are already on their way..."

Minister Qu Boming could not take in anything that followed. He was completely stunned, never imagining that things would turn out this way.

His powerful backer was gone; the person was a fraud.

It wasn't just a simple case of his hopes being dashed. He had been very close to Manager Xiao these past few days, and many people had seen it. Would the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection investigate him as well?

Throughout the meeting, Minister Qu Boming's face was somewhat pale. He was a bit dazed when he left the meeting, and it took a long time after returning to his office for him to gradually regain his senses.

What should I do!!!

I will most likely be implicated in this matter. If the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection investigates me, I'm finished...

Thinking this to himself, he became even more anxious.

After some thought, Minister Qu Boming dialed a phone number. He had some connections in the province—a bit of a backer, though not much.

Now, he could only treat this backer as a straw to clutch at.

The call connected quickly, and the voice of his backer came through. "Boming, I have heard about the matter in your Dongjiang City. You shouldn't have done that. How could you get so close to a fraud? You shouldn't have!"

Minister Qu Boming's heart sank. "Old leader, you must save me this time. You must save me."

From the phone came a long sigh. "Boming, it's not that I don't want to save you, but I am powerless in this matter. I heard that the Provincial Party Committee just held a Standing Committee meeting and specifically discussed it. You know that I have already retired, and my influence cannot compare to before..."

Minister Qu Boming couldn't listen to the rest; a wave of despair washed over him.

If even the old leader can't put in a good word for me, what should I do?

He was like an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth in his office, thinking of countermeasures. After a long while, he thought of Qin Chuan.

I don't actually have any fundamental conflict of interest with Qin Chuan. If I soften my stance and apologize, relying on the relationship between Qin Chuan and Secretary Zhao of the Provincial Party Committee, he could definitely pull me through.

Once this thought emerged in his mind, he could no longer resist and immediately knocked on the door to Qin Chuan's office.

Just a moment ago, Qin Chuan had finished a phone call.

Deputy Secretary Zhao from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection was leading a team, and they had already exited the highway. They would soon arrive at the Municipal Party Committee Compound in Dongjiang City.

Seeing that it was Minister Qu Boming who pushed the door open, and that he was acting so submissively with a fawning and bootlicking expression, he immediately understood what was going on.

Minister Qu Boming, you are delusional.

If you had known it would come to this, why did you act that way in the first place!

If he could tolerate him before by turning a blind eye, he could absolutely not tolerate him this time. Qin Chuan had already decided that he must deal with him and have him go in and sew sewing machines with Deputy Secretary Zhao Fenfang.

"Qin Chuan, I hope I'm not disturbing you."

After Minister Qu Boming entered, he had a fawning smile on his face, slightly stooped, acting like a subservient grandson.

"Do you have something to say? If not, please leave. I have several documents to process."

What!

Minister Qu Boming's expression stiffened slightly. I've already lowered myself and acted submissively in front of you, why are you not giving me any face at all and telling me to get out directly? Regardless, I am still a member of the Municipal Standing Committee.

Although he felt uncomfortable inside, he had to endure it; he was asking for Qin Chuan's help this time.

Minister Qu Boming smiled stiffly. "Qin Chuan, I have a matter to discuss with you."

Seeing that he wouldn't leave, Qin Chuan put down his pen and said, "Speak, what is it?"

Minister Qu Boming immediately said, "Qin Chuan, I am a victim. I never expected that Manager Xiao was a fraud. I was deceived by him..."

Watching Minister Qu Boming acting like a victim and actually crying to him, Qin Chuan waved his hand impatiently. "If it's about this matter, you don't need to explain. Whatever you have to say, explain it to the comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection in a moment."

What!

Explain to the comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection???

Minister Qu Boming's face turned pale. "Qin Chuan, what do you mean by that?"

Qin Chuan simply laid it out clearly. "Minister Qu Boming, you know your own problems better than anyone else. In a moment, confess your problems truthfully to the organization and strive for lenient treatment."

Upon hearing this, Minister Qu Boming's face turned deathly pale, and cold sweat broke out.

Almost in a pleading tone, he said, "Qin Chuan, I was wrong, I was truly wrong. I know that you and Secretary Zhao of the Provincial Party Committee have an extraordinary relationship, and you can definitely save me, right? Please, save me..."

Before he could finish, the office door was pushed open.

Deputy Secretary Zhao from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection entered with a group of people. Seeing that Minister Qu Boming was actually there, he was slightly taken aback, and then thought to himself, since this guy is here, it saves us a lot of trouble.

Qin Chuan stood up. "Secretary Zhao, you arrived so quickly."

Deputy Secretary Zhao smiled. "We are familiar with Dongjiang City; we could walk here with our eyes closed. And here we are, we came right over."

In just about half a year, he had personally come to Dongjiang City several times. Mayor Liu, Minister He Jilin, and others were all personally taken away for investigation by him.

Qin Chuan said, "Secretary Zhao, Minister Qu Boming happens to be here. You can take him away now."

Deputy Secretary Zhao nodded. "Hmm, that saves us from having to go look for him."

After saying this, he put on a stern face and waved his hand. "Minister Qu Boming, you are suspected of serious disciplinary violations. Now, on behalf of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, I announce that you are to be taken away for investigation."

Minister Qu Boming was terrified!

He thought that, at most, it would just be cooperating with an investigation. How could he have known it would be directly being taken away for investigation!

As far as he knew, of all the cadres who were announced to be taken away for investigation, not one had ever come out.

"Secretary Zhao, is there a mistake? I only got a little close to that fraud..."

Before he could finish, he was interrupted. Deputy Secretary Zhao didn't listen to his explanation at all and shouted, "Take him away, put him in the car!"

Two staff members from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, one on the left and one on the right, escorted Minister Qu Boming away.

At this time, it was around 11:00 AM. There were many people working in the Municipal Party Committee Office building. Seeing Minister Qu Boming being taken away, everyone was extremely surprised.

"What happened!"

"Shh, it's the people from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. It looks like Minister Qu is in trouble this time!"

"Minister Qu Boming violated discipline seriously and has been taken away for investigation by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection!"

The news quickly spread throughout the Municipal Party Committee Compound. Many people looked on and saw Minister Qu Boming being escorted into the car of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and taken away.

Soon, another piece of news came out.

Deputy Secretary Zhao Fenfang was also taken away for investigation by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection!