Upon seeing this, the secretary jogged after him, following Jian Mingpeng at a respectful distance as they entered the building.

As the two approached the building's lobby, they saw several people dressed in government uniforms sitting together in a VIP lounge.

Without even thinking, Jian Mingpeng knew that these were the same people who had called him earlier.

Jian Mingpeng looked at it and then walked over.

Among the group of people sitting together, one of them, who was rather impatient, couldn't help but say, "This chairman of the Jian Group is really arrogant. We've been waiting here for almost half an hour and he's still nowhere to be seen. Does he think the government is his private property?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged woman sitting upright glanced at him with displeasure. "Don't forget your place. Once you put on this uniform, you no longer represent yourself. If you can't control your mouth next time, you're fired!"

The person who spoke in front of him was instantly frightened upon hearing this.

I know I spoke without thinking.

Thinking about the complaints I had just made in front of my boss, I felt a little ashamed, and naturally, a little scared as well.

You have to understand, she got this secure job through a back door recommendation, and she's not willing to give it up.

"Okay, Lin Ke, I understand."

Upon hearing Lin Ke's name, the woman didn't say anything more. She turned her head to look at the entrance of the hall and saw two people walking towards them.

Before coming, she had read Jian Mingpeng's information and naturally knew that the person who came was Jian Mingpeng, the chairman of Jian's Group.

Seeing this, Lin Ke stood up and turned to face Jian Mingpeng, who was walking towards her. The others also stood up when they saw their leader stand up.

Soon, Jian Mingpeng walked up to Lin Ke.

With an extremely respectful attitude, he extended his hand to Lin Ke and said, "Hello, my name is Jian Mingpeng. May I ask your name?"

"Lin Qi".

Lin Ke gave Jian Mingpeng face and shook hands with him.

Upon hearing this, Jian Mingpeng said with a smile, "Lin Ke, hello, this isn't a good place to talk business. Please feel free to go to the conference room."

Lin Qi nodded upon hearing this.

She wasn't unaware that from the moment they entered, passing company employees would occasionally glance at them.

This environment doesn't look like a good place to talk business.

Seeing this, Jian Mingpeng stood aside and gestured for him to enter.

Lin Qi nodded slightly upon seeing this, and without putting on airs, walked straight toward the elevator.

Seeing this, Jian Mingpeng followed and gestured for his secretary to press the elevator button.

Finally, the other tax officials followed.

...

In the conference room

Jian Mingpeng led Lin Qi and the others to sit facing each other, and then gestured to his secretary to serve tea.

The secretary understood immediately and turned to go out to prepare.

Jian Mingpeng then invited the group to sit down.

Shortly after, the secretary came in.

He poured some fine Biluochun tea into the cups for the group, and Jian Mingpeng said with a smile, "Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Lin Qi didn't buy it and didn't give Jian Mingpeng any friendly look, maintaining a purely businesslike demeanor throughout.

The group of people who came with Lin Qi didn't think there was anything wrong with their leader's behavior, because this was the Lin Section Chief they knew.

It should be noted that everyone inside knew that their boss was an incorruptible and impartial person.

He never abuses his power for personal gain or breaks the law; he treats everyone equally in his conduct and work.

In some ways, this is a good thing for them.

In this way, everyone can rely on their own abilities regardless of their background, without having to worry about being targeted or anything else because they lack connections.

Lin Qi sat in her seat, looking at Jian Mingpeng with a serious expression, and said, "There's no need for high-sounding words. Chairman Jian should already know why we're here, so let's get straight to the point."

Feeling awkward at being ignored, Jian Mingpeng didn't say much. After all, he couldn't afford to offend the other party, and given the current situation of the Jian family, he simply didn't dare to offend them.

He could only smile awkwardly and nod. "Yes, Lin Ke is right. I guarantee that I and the Jian family are law-abiding citizens, and we will not do anything illegal or disorderly."

"Of course, both Jane's and I will fully cooperate with the government's inspection."

Jian Mingpeng dared to say that because he believed that his actions were well covered up and could not be discovered.

That's why they openly declared their position and tried to prove their innocence.

It's just a pity...

Lin Qi's expression did not change at all when she heard Jian Mingpeng's words.

She'd heard those words so many times she was sick of them.

But in the end, how many are truly innocent?

The other subordinates who had come with Lin Qi remained silent, their expressions showing no sign of wavering.

Lin Qi looked at Jian Mingpeng and said businesslike, "Chairman Jian, let's begin."

Also, please have your department prepare accordingly, so we can save some time later.

Upon hearing this, Jian Mingpeng was inwardly displeased, but he forced a smile and nodded, "Okay, Director Lin."

He then turned to his secretary standing to the side and said, "Xiao Chen, go and tell the CFO."

Secretary Xiao Chen nodded after hearing this, and then left the meeting room.

Seeing this, Jian Mingpeng turned to Lin Qi and said, "Lin Ke, let's begin."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qi nodded.

A tense interrogation began in the conference room and lasted for nearly half an hour before it ended.

The secretary had returned and was standing at the door with the finance director, waiting to be questioned. Her hands, which were holding the documents, were slightly sweaty, but there was nothing unusual on her face.

Having seen her share of ups and downs, she wasn't alarmed by the current situation.

Not long after, the conference room door opened, and Jian Mingpeng walked out with a serious expression.

Upon seeing the two people at the door, he glanced at the CFO beside him, narrowed his eyes slightly, and the warning in his eyes was very obvious.

Upon seeing this, the CFO felt a pang of anxiety and nodded slightly.

She was well aware of the seriousness of the matter. She learned about the news online immediately and had anticipated this scene, so she made some preparations.

I just don't know if it's enough.

Seeing this, Jian Mingpeng stopped lingering and left the conference room directly.

After all, this is not the time to be particular about these things; making it too obvious might arouse suspicion from government officials.

Seeing this, the CFO composed himself, calmed down, and turned to go inside.

This conversation took quite a while; it didn't end until more than an hour later.

Lin Qi then walked out of the conference room first, followed by the others, who were now carrying a stack of paper documents.

The secretary, who had been waiting at the door, nodded slightly to Lin Qi upon seeing this, "Director Lin, please wait a moment, I'll go and call the chairman over."