55: Chapter 55 Secretary Qin Chuan is back

"This is simply outrageous. What on earth is the County Commission for Discipline Inspection doing? Taking away a Township Party Committee secretary without even consulting Secretary Cao!"

"I know Secretary Qin quite well, and I do not believe he is corrupt!"

"I believe a thorough and careful investigation is necessary. We cannot wrong any good comrade!"

"..."

After giving everyone enough time, about three to five minutes later, County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang signaled for everyone to quiet down.

"I will now play a surveillance video for everyone."

The surveillance video brought by Ma Zhengnan and the others was played at the Standing Committee meeting. County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang said, "Preliminary judgment suggests this is a frame-up. I suggest we release Comrade Qin Chuan immediately. Furthermore, we should establish an investigation team to conduct a thorough inquiry into whether this matter is indeed a frame-up."

This was an opportunity.

Although it might not necessarily topple Deputy County Party Secretary Wang Jingan, it could at least embarrass this opponent and put him in a very passive position.

Deputy County Party Secretary Wang Jingan certainly knew that County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang intended to make an issue out of this. He immediately said, "I strongly object. This so-called frame-up is mere speculation and lacks sufficient evidence. Qin Chuan cannot be released; instead, we must confirm the facts of his corruption."

Wang Yuansong had been watching the tigers fight from the mountain.

Then, he cast a pitying glance at Deputy County Party Secretary Wang Jingan.

"Deputy Secretary Wang, you are likely going to hit a wall this time. If things go poorly, you might even lose your official position."

"You dare to touch the son of the Provincial Party Secretary? Who gave you the courage!"

Wang Yuansong suggested, "Since there is significant controversy, let us vote by a show of hands."

Soon, the members of the County Party Committee Standing Committee proceeded to vote by a show of hands.

Because the County Party Secretary and the County Magistrate both agreed to release Qin Chuan immediately and establish an investigation team to probe the mastermind behind the frame-up, there was little suspense, and the motion passed smoothly.

...

A room in the hotel.

Led by Secretary Tang Xingwei, personnel from the County Commission for Discipline Inspection took turns interrogating Qin Chuan, denying him rest, bathroom breaks, and even water.

They hoped to use such methods to force Qin Chuan to confess to accepting huge sums of money from others, but they were clearly a bit disappointed.

Seeing that Qin Chuan refused to admit to accepting huge sums of money, Secretary Tang Xingwei prepared to find a breakthrough regarding the source of his unexplained wealth.

"Qin Chuan, I ask you again: where did the money in your bank account come from?"

Qin Chuan looked at this guy with disdain and said again, "Secretary Tang Xingwei, I have already told you. This money is basically pocket money from my aunt. She was worried I wouldn't have enough money. She originally wanted to give me tens of millions, but I felt that was too much, so in the end, she gave me a few million."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Secretary Tang Xingwei's mouth twitched.

"Damn it, are you trying to fool an idiot?"

"Who do you think your aunt is? The richest person in the Dragon Kingdom? Giving a few million as pocket money!"

He didn't believe a single word.

"Qin Chuan, I hope you do not resist the organization; otherwise, you will not have a good ending."

Qin Chuan spread his hands and said with a bit of helplessness, "I am telling the truth, but you don't believe me. There is nothing I can do."

Secretary Tang Xingwei prepared to interrogate him further. If that didn't work, he wouldn't mind signaling his subordinates to use some force. At this moment, footsteps sounded in the hallway outside; clearly, quite a few people had arrived.

"Se... Secretary Zeng Xiguang, why... why are you here!"

After seeing clearly that the person arriving was the County Party Committee Standing Committee member and Secretary of the County Commission for Discipline Inspection, Secretary Zeng Xiguang, Secretary Tang Xingwei's speech became stuttered, and he felt a bad premonition.

Indeed, after Secretary Zeng Xiguang walked in, he announced with a stern face, "Secretary Tang Xingwei, the Standing Committee meeting that just ended has passed a resolution. Comrade Qin Chuan was framed, so release him immediately."

"This..."

"What? Do you dare not execute a resolution of the Standing Committee!"

Secretary Zeng Xiguang was very angry. Usually, Secretary Tang Xingwei didn't listen to him, the top leader, and now, at this time, he actually still didn't want to release the person.

"Release him, release him immediately!"

He ordered his subordinates loudly, then his expression softened, and he said apologetically, "Comrade Qin Chuan, I went to the city for a meeting and was completely unaware of this matter. I am truly sorry."

Qin Chuan patted his clothes, stood up, and said with a playful expression, "So, you mean to say that Secretary Zeng Xiguang had no idea I was brought here for investigation."

"Yes, I was completely unaware," Secretary Zeng Xiguang said. "Not only did I not know, but County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang and County Magistrate Zhang did not know either."

Qin Chuan sneered coldly, patted Secretary Tang Xingwei on the shoulder, and mocked, "Buddy, you're quite impressive."

After speaking, he looked at Secretary Tang Xingwei.

This guy was finished.

Then, he strode out.

Secretary Zeng Xiguang hurriedly followed and offered, "Comrade Qin Chuan, are you going back to Dahe Township? Let me take you."

When he came over, County Party Secretary Cao Zhengwang had already told him to personally release the person and personally escort Qin Chuan back to Dahe Township.

Being escorted back by the Secretary of the County Commission for Discipline Inspection could quickly eliminate any negative impact on Qin Chuan.

Qin Chuan knew this as well. Besides, he didn't have a car, so it was perfect that Secretary Zeng Xiguang offered to take him back to Dahe Township.

"Then I will trouble you, Secretary Zeng Xiguang."

"No, no trouble at all."

The two got into the car together, and after about thirty to forty minutes, they arrived at Dahe Township. The car drove directly into the courtyard of the Township Government.

Seeing Qin Chuan and Secretary Zeng Xiguang get out of the car, chatting and laughing, those who witnessed this scene could hardly believe their eyes.

Wasn't Secretary Qin Chuan taken away for investigation!

How long had it been? Only two or three hours, yet he was actually escorted back personally by Secretary Zeng Xiguang.

Doesn't that mean Secretary Qin Chuan is fine...

The news spread throughout Dahe Township in an instant.

"Do you know? Secretary Qin Chuan is back, and he was even personally escorted back by Secretary Zeng Xiguang of the County Commission for Discipline Inspection!"

"I told you, how could Secretary Qin Chuan be corrupt!"

"Great, Secretary Qin Chuan is back!"

"..."

To completely eliminate the negative impact, Dahe Township specially convened a meeting. All township leaders and heads of various departments below attended, totaling dozens of people.

At the meeting, Secretary Zeng Xiguang solemnly announced that Qin Chuan being taken away for investigation was the personal action of Secretary Tang Xingwei. He also announced the decision of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee: Secretary Qin Chuan had been framed, and the county had established an investigation team to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter.

Inside the conference room, a burst of warm applause erupted!

The happiest people were Ma Zhengnan, Director Hu Qibin, and others.

Township Head Chen Qunfeng and Deputy Township Head Wang Feng glanced at each other quietly, both seeing the disappointment in the other's eyes. "Damn it, we were happy for nothing."

That guy surnamed Qin didn't have a single thing happen to him!

...

Office of the Provincial Party Secretary.

During working hours, Luo Rong usually would not go to the office of the Provincial Party Committee. But this time was different; her son, who worked in Dahe Township, had actually been framed and taken away for investigation.

Her eyes were a little red, as she was worried about her son.

Provincial Party Secretary Qin Zhendong comforted her, "Don't worry. I already know about this matter and have been monitoring the development of the situation. Our son is already fine."

"Really? Don't lie to me."

"Wife, just a short while ago, Sanjiang County held an emergency Standing Committee meeting, and our son has already been released."

Luo Rong said, "Just releasing our son is not enough. The mastermind must be severely punished. I found out that it was the father-son duo, Deputy County Party Secretary Wang Jingan and Young Master Wang Long, who framed our son."

"Okay, okay, I will make a phone call. They are simply too outrageous. Keeping such people around will only destroy the local political ecology."

In front of his wife, Provincial Party Secretary Qin Zhendong made a phone call.

Only then did Luo Rong feel relieved.