Chapter 134: The Scumbag's End, Jiu Ye Helps the Fury (Part 1)
After Yan Zhenfeng left without receiving any comfort and instead being scolded, he immediately called Jiang Fuyue.
Only this time, both the attitude and tone were as friendly as could be.
"...Mr. Jiang, we agree to all your requests. So when are you planning to leave for the capital?"
Summer camp is waiting for you to start!
Jiang Fuyue: "Before this, shouldn't you let me know the details of this misunderstanding? For example, who took my place, and who was behind it?"
Yan Zhenfeng hesitated for a moment. Before the matter was fully investigated, there were some things that could not be said casually. However, Jiang Fuyue was not easy to fool...
After much hesitation, he finally told everything.
“…That’s roughly what happened.”
Jiang Fuyue was silent for two seconds after hearing this: "Did Zhao Yongtao admit it?"
Yan Zhenfeng was glad that he didn't try to fool her at the beginning. Looking at her sharp attitude, could he fool her?
"No, he insisted that he had no prior knowledge that you had obtained approval for the dual-subject competition through the local education bureau."
In this way, "canceling Jiang Fuyue's summer camp qualification" becomes a legal matter.
After all, there are indeed clear provisions that prohibit participating in two or more subject competitions at the same time without approval.
Jiang Fuyue: "Then the other party is also suspected of negligence."
Yan Zhenfeng: "Oversight is always better than abuse of power, and the punishment is relatively light. Furthermore, Zhao Yongtao wasn't responsible for reviewing the students' eligibility to join the camp, but rather his subordinates. In other words, even if he oversaw something, he was only implicated by his subordinates."
After this operation, Zhao Yongtao could easily clear himself of all blame.
As for the punishment... it is nothing more than dismissal from the post and transfer to other departments to continue abusing power for personal gain.
Jiang Fuyue: "Can't you find some substantial evidence?"
Yan Zhenfeng didn't want to hit her: "The other party is very cautious."
Obviously a veteran.
"Is his granddaughter's grades okay?"
Yan Zhenfeng: "I checked, there's no problem, it's just that my ranking was a little bit off, so I didn't make the summer camp list."
It just so happens that this "little bit" can be completed naturally with Jiang Fuyue's withdrawal.
No wonder the other party dared to take the risk.
Many times, people who score 99 points on the exam are often more anxious than those who score 69 points because they are only one step away from the full score.
"So it's not that I'm deliberately hiding it from you, but it's useless to tell you. Everything depends on evidence these days. Even if everyone guesses the truth and knows all about those dirty tricks, without proof, there's nothing they can do."
This was also the most important reason why Yan Zhenfeng kept his mouth shut before. What if Jiang Fuyue couldn't accept it and lost her temper?
Doesn't he know that this is a good seedling?
That's why we need to take extra care of it.
However, he obviously underestimated Jiang Fuyue's ability to endure, because the next second -
"Who said there's nothing we can do?"
Yan Zhenfeng: “Huh?”
"I have a way, but you have to do what I say."
…
The midday sun could not penetrate the dim inquiry room.
A small yellow light and a faintly flickering infrared camera in the corner are the only two sources of light in this small space.
When Zhao Yongtao was invited in, every part of his body exuded calmness and composure.
Even that elegant and kind face had a hint of a smile.
"Director Zhao, please take a seat. We have a few questions for you today."
"Thank you." He sat down, clasped his hands together, and placed them on the table. "I will unconditionally cooperate with the organization's investigation and clear my name."
"Let's get started. Before you decided to revoke Jiang Fuyue's admission to the camp, were you aware that she had already received approval for the dual-subject competition?"
Zhao Yongtao didn't hesitate at all: "I don't know."
"Didn't the clerk tell you?"
"No."
…
Across the wall, in another inquiry room with similar furnishings, Li Xingfang felt uneasy.
She looked at the two investigators across from her nervously: "...I've said everything I need to say. When can I leave?"
"Are you sure you didn't see the approval letter for the dual-subject competition that came with the review materials because of a momentary oversight?"
"Yes, I've been suffering from insomnia lately and have been in a trance. I didn't expect to make such a big mistake. I admit it and sincerely regret it. I hope the organization can give me a lighter punishment."
The two investigators looked at each other and saw the severity in each other's eyes.
One is like this, and the other two are like this, as if they were formed into a piece of iron plate that cannot be penetrated by water and cannot be destroyed by fire.
Just as the conversation was reaching a deadlock, Yan Zhenfeng pushed the door open.
"I have a few words I want to say to her alone. Could you two step aside for a moment?"
He was also one of the people involved in the investigation. The two men had no reason to stop him, so they got up and left.
Yan Zhenfeng took the opportunity to sit across from Li Xingfang and got straight to the point.
"He's talking to Zhao Yongtao next door."
Li Xingfang was stunned.
Without giving her much time to react, he asked, "Do you know what Zhao Yongtao said?"
The woman's eyes flickered.
"He said that he had handed everything over to his subordinates, and that they had been negligent, so he was responsible for failing to supervise properly."
Li Xingfang was not surprised because this was the statement she and Director Zhao had agreed upon.
Yan Zhenfeng bent his knuckles slightly and tapped the table, making two dull, low sounds.
"And you are what he calls 'one of his subordinates.' So, are you planning to take the entire responsibility for this?"
Li Xingfang smiled. "Professor Yan, there's no need to threaten me. It was just a momentary oversight at work, and it didn't cause any substantial damage. Why is it like such a big deal when you say it? You even used the word 'carry'."
"What did Zhao Yongtao tell you?" Yan Zhenfeng laughed, and looked at her with an indescribable look.
"What do you mean?" Li Xingfang was frightened by his smile.
"Zhao Yongtao probably didn't tell you that your conversation with Jiang Fuyue was recorded. It should have been sent to the investigation team by now."
"A recording?! Where did it come from?!"
"Of course Jiang Fuyue recorded it. She told the investigation team that when you called to tell her her summer camp eligibility was revoked, she sensed something was wrong and immediately pressed the record button, just in case. Now, it's really come in handy."
The woman's expression was startled, and then her lips turned pale.
Jiang Fuyue actually recorded it?!
She began to recall what she had said that she shouldn't have said during their conversation, but unfortunately, she couldn't remember it at all.
Yan Zhenfeng: "The investigation team should be analyzing the contents of the call by now. If there is any discrepancy between what you said and what you said today, your credibility will be greatly compromised. As for whether what you said is true... I guess there will be a question mark."
Li Xingfang's eyelids twitched violently, and his originally calm mood became panicky.
There's even a recording...
Did Zhao Yongtao know about this in advance?
Judging from Yan Zhenfeng's tone, he should know it, but why didn't he tell me?
"You know, these high school students nowadays are really amazing. I don't know if it's because they've watched too many palace dramas, but they have a natural alertness buff. Some people think they have their opponent beat, but they don't know they've already become their prey, and they're holding back their ultimate moves, ready for a fatal blow! It's incredible..."
Li Xingfang couldn't help but think of Jiang Fuyue's calm tone when they were talking on the phone, which had left her speechless. After Yan Zhenfeng said that, she became even more afraid of Jiang Fuyue.
As a result, the recording became mysterious and unpredictable, and eventually turned into a sharp knife against her throat!
My heart started to feel confused.
Yan Zhenfeng saw that the time was almost right, and added one last fuel to the fire—
"If they do find out, it won't be just negligence on your part. It could involve abuse of power for personal gain, corruption, or profiteering. Not only will you lose your job, but if the circumstances are serious, you could be prosecuted and face jail time!"
Li Xingfang's face was pale. It was still summer, but she felt cold all over.
"Oh, by the way, since you're in the system yourself, you should know that if your parents are in prison, your next generation won't be able to take the civil service exam. Even if they do, they won't be able to pass the political review."
Thinking of her son, Li Xingfang felt even colder and couldn't help shivering.
"But..." Yan Zhenfeng changed the subject, "If you were just an accomplice, instructed by someone, or even committed a wrongdoing under threat, then the primary responsibility wouldn't be on you."
Something flashed in Li Xingfang's eyes, but quickly faded into the depths and disappeared.
"Think about it carefully. Even if you have wealth and glory, you still need a life to enjoy it." After saying what he needed to say, Yan Zhenfeng did not stay long and got up to leave.
Soon, the two investigators returned: "Ms. Li, thank you for cooperating with the investigation. You can leave now."
"...left?" The woman looked up blankly. "Are you saying I can leave now?"
"Yes. If we discover anything new, we will summon you again. I hope you will cooperate as you did today."
Li Xingfang walked out of the inquiry room in a daze and finally saw the sunlight.
At that moment, the dazzling light made her eyes hurt.
Yan Zhenfeng stood not far away and watched, muttering to himself - will Jiang Fuyue's method work? People are almost leaving.
He pondered for a moment and called two staff members over: "Go and see if Zhao Yongtao has finished questioning him. If he's done, let him go."
Soon, Zhao Yongtao was "sent out" neatly dressed and with a smile on his face.
He happened to run into Li Xingfang who was in a trance.
In order to avoid suspicion, he looked straight ahead, as if he didn't know the man at all.
Li Xingfang was struck by lightning.
It's only now that the other party no longer takes her seriously. Will they abandon her after crossing the river and abandon her...
For a moment, all kinds of speculations swept through my mind.
Zhao Yongtao had already walked out the door and disappeared.
Li Xingfang retracted his gaze and rushed to the two investigators as if waking from a dream: "What I just said is not true! I want to explain again--"
Yan Zhenfeng slowly loosened his clenched fists, and suddenly curled his lips, letting out a snort of laughter: "That little girl is really quite capable..."
Is it because I’ve watched too many palace fighting dramas?
That afternoon, Zhao Yongtao was "invited" back to the inquiry room again, but his face no longer showed the previous calmness and composure.
That night, he was transferred to the detention center.
If it was just an abuse of power to manipulate summer camp places behind the scenes, it wouldn't be so serious. However, he skipped the investigation process and was directly imprisoned.
Yan Zhenfeng could not hide his shock when he got the news, and then called Xu Kaiqing.
The old man was woken from his sleep. After listening, he sighed softly: "Debts are not a burden, but they will eventually break down. Book a plane ticket for Jiang Fuyue, ask for business class. That guy loves to hold grudges..."
He mumbled a few other words while saying this, but Yan Zhenfeng didn't hear clearly. He just remembered to book a business class ticket for the little girl.
He has never enjoyed such treatment!
Yan Zhenfeng thought sourly.
…
That night, in the study on the second floor of Yutian Mansion.
"...Laojiu, I have done everything you asked me to do."
"Thank you very much."
"But I still find it strange. Why would you touch Zhao Yongtao out of the blue? He may be notorious in the academic world, but he's known for his social skills and connections with several institutions. It's not like you to attack him without warning."
Xie Dingyuan closed the data analysis report in front of him, took off his glasses and put them aside. "He has been abusing his power for a long time."
Especially for his granddaughter, from kindergarten to high school, Zhao Yongtao paved the way at every stage.
Those who were blocking the way were cleared out one by one, and the ending was as tragic as you can imagine.
For those ordinary children, what was ruined was not an admission qualification or a competition, but the opportunity to change their lives through hard work.
"He's gone too far."
The other end snorted and laughed, clearly unconvinced. "Why haven't I seen you take action before, but you just went all out this time? What's your grudge against Zhao? Why can't you get over it? Huh?"
If it was just this one offense, Zhao Yongtao would never have been sent to jail, but Xie Dingyuan's involvement brought up all his old records of corruption and bribery...
The amount is so huge that he will spend his whole life in jail!
"Old Nine, you're not... so angry for your beloved, are you?"
Xie Dingyuan said expressionlessly: "You talk too much."
After saying that, he hung up.
A rage to the death?
It seems a little bit.
But... for the beauty?
The man twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "Bullshit!"
Jiang Fuyue's face flashed through his mind unconsciously. What kind of "beauty" is she?
I am really crazy.
But the next second, his sight fell on a certain place, and his eyes suddenly froze...
The first update is 4,000 words, and the second update will be at 3 pm.
The answer to the previous chapter is C. Did you get it right?
Duplicity
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