Chapter 248 Corruption (Part 1)
Not long after, the office director Jia Feng came to Liu Tai's office. Seeing Jiang Ningyue and others sitting on the sofa, he was obviously a little surprised. After greeting them, he sat aside and asked in confusion:
"Liu Tai, Team Leader Jiang, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Liu Tai spoke first, "There's a piece of news on the 'Questioning Government' column. Did you leak it to Baihe City in advance?"
Hearing this, Jia Feng's face changed. This was the first time Jiang Ningyue saw panic on Jia Feng's face. Jiang Ningyue looked at him calmly. After a moment, Jia Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Since Yang Weidong has already told you, I have nothing to hide. Mayor Xia of Baihe City asked me about this while we were having dinner a while ago, and I casually asked Yang Weidong about it. He mentioned that there was a news item about the Steamship Hotel on the 'Questioning Government' program, so I told Mayor Xia about it."
Jiang Ningyue said calmly, "Director Jia, so you arranged for Ma Jingwen to take the test to produce news material?"
"What news material?"
Jia Feng looked bewildered. "I haven't looked for Ma Jingwen? Really not. Otherwise, you can check my phone and retrieve my call records. I definitely haven't looked for Ma Jingwen."
"But Ma Jingwen said that she took out the materials to give to you."
"What do I need that for!"
Jia Feng was so anxious that he almost jumped up. "I called to mention this. Although it's inappropriate, at least it's not a mistake. But if I leak the news, wouldn't that be a big mistake? I understand that!"
Jiang Ningyue looked at Jia Feng calmly, "Is it really not you?"
"It really wasn't me." Jia Feng looked aggrieved.
Jiang Ningyue frowned slightly. What was this? Was it acting?
At this moment, Qiao Jin, who was sitting next to Jiang Ningyue, nudged Jiang Ningyue with her foot without leaving a trace. Jiang Ningyue knew that this was a reminder for her not to alert the enemy.
Jiang Ningyue also understood that when the mayor of Baihe City was dealt with, if Jia Feng really had any problems, it would be incidental.
There is no need to even ask, the mayor of Baihe City will explain himself.
So, Jiang Ningyue took the initiative to change the subject and said, "Tai Liu, what should we do with Ma Jingwen?"
Liu Tai said calmly, "The Organization Department, the Discipline Inspection Commission, the Propaganda Department, and the General Office are all here. Our TV station is listening to your opinions."
"Since you're listening to our opinions, I'll express my opinion."
Jiang Ningyue said, "I propose that Ma Jingwen be expelled and the matter be announced to the entire island as a warning to others!"
Wang Song, Qiao Jin and others had blank expressions on their faces, and obviously had no objection to Jiang Ningyue's proposal.
Liu Tai was visibly stunned. "Expel him? Or persuade him to quit?"
Although being persuaded to quit and being fired have the same result, Ma Jingwen's resignation will not be recorded. If she is fired, it will be difficult for her to find a job in the future.
Jiang Ningyue smiled and said, "I've taken note of your opinion, Mr. Liu. Since you disagree with our proposal, I think we should report this matter to the Provincial Party Committee and let the provincial party committee leaders make the decision."
Everyone's expressions changed, especially Liu Tai and Jia Feng, who subconsciously exchanged glances. Let the provincial party committee leaders make the decision?
Apart from being able to say a few words to Minister Wen, which other provincial party committee leader can Liu Tai talk to?
Who doesn't know the relationship between Minister Li and Jiang Ningyue? Do we have to go to Jiang Ningyue's parents and ask them to seek justice?
Liu Tai sighed and said, "I'm not protecting her, but Ma Jingwen has elderly parents and young children to support. If she is fired, how will she find a job in the future?"
Jiang Ningyue smiled and nodded, "I understand. I will convey your opinions, Mr. Liu, to the provincial party committee leaders."
Liu Tai opened his mouth, but eventually changed his tone and said, "Let's do as you wish. Don't alarm the provincial party committee leaders about this matter."
"OK."
Jiang Ningyue wasn't surprised by this outcome. With Ma Jingwen, Tai Liu certainly wouldn't have taken the same clear-cut stance as he had with Jia Feng. "Since Tai Liu has made the decision, the comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission won't investigate Ma Jingwen."
"I thank you on her behalf." Liu Tai said with emotion, "I will arrange for the office to post a notice on OA before leaving get off work tomorrow."
"good."
Jiang Ningyue smiled and nodded, "And Yang Weidong, he will also be punished."
Liu Tai nodded and said, "Severe warning and punishment, suspension of performance bonus for that month."
Jiang Ningyue naturally had no objection, and then she led everyone out of Liu Tai's office.
Back at the "Questioning Government" team, Jiang Ningyue convened an emergency meeting. Emphasizing confidentiality, she demanded that everyone change their non-editing software passwords and that the non-editing office remove the "Questioning Government" team's materials from the public library.
In the evening, Jiang Ningyue returned home and called Qingfeng, "Feng, how is the investigation going?"
Qing Feng asked doubtfully, "Are you in such a hurry?"
Jiang Ningyue's voice suddenly rose, "You haven't investigated yet, have you?"
"How is that possible?"
Qing Feng smiled and replied, "It's almost done. He said it wasn't safe over the phone. Let's talk about it when we meet later."
"Don't look back. Let's do it tomorrow morning."
"Are you in such a hurry? Okay, usual place."
The next morning, Jiang Ningyue came to the coffee shop she had been to before. She felt that the business was even slower, with almost no customers in the morning.
Qing Feng was dressed like a waiter and pretended not to know Jiang Ningyue. "What would you like to drink?"
"casual."
"Sorry, we don't have this kind of coffee here."
"!!!" Jiang Ningyue's face was full of anger, but Qingfeng still smiled. "I recommend you a cup of blended coffee. I am quite confident in blended coffee."
"Can."
Jiang Ningyue nodded and paid 35 yuan for the coffee. Not long after going upstairs, Qingfeng came up with the coffee. Putting the coffee down, Qingfeng gestured for Jiang Ningyue to go to the warehouse.
After entering the warehouse, Qing Feng took out a mobile hard drive and handed it to Jiang Ningyue. "All the information is in here. It contains solid evidence and contracts. This Xia Baohua (Mayor of Baihe City) used to be Ouyang Jian's henchman. When Ouyang Jian was the director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, this Xia Baohua was the director of the Development and Reform Commission's Reform Project Promotion Center, a deputy bureau-level official. After Ouyang Jian completed the enterprise relocation, his henchmen also rose to high positions. This Xia Baohua was transferred from the Development and Reform Commission to Baihe City as the Secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection. Later, with Ouyang Jian's support, he was promoted to mayor."
"During his tenure as mayor, Xia Baohua accepted banquets from businessmen almost every day. He loved eating large yellow croaker, so much so that merchants in Baihe City spent millions on a deep-sea aquaculture vessel specifically for Xia Baohua. He only drank Maotai-5, and the merchants would send him truckloads of it. He also had a house in Baihe City filled with fine wines, watches, gold, and jade."
"At the same time, this guy is also very lustful. He has more than 20 mistresses, and he gave each of them a house. Unfortunately, there are no spies among these lovers, otherwise things would be easier."
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