Chapter 291 Haibei Storm (2)
After parting with Tian Jun and Luo Yuan, Jiang Ningyue came to the coffee shop, ordered a cup of blended coffee, and went to the second floor.
The café was still empty. Even by the window, there were only a few people, ordering coffee and tapping away on their laptops. Some were university students, using the place as a study room or library, writing and copying away.
Qingfeng brought the blended coffee upstairs. Jiang Ningyue took a sip and said with emotion, "Can your coffee shop make money? I don't see many customers every day."
Qing Feng resisted the urge to roll her eyes after hearing this. "This has nothing to do with you. Do you want to invest in it?"
"Not interested."
Jiang Ningyue put down her coffee and said, "Let's talk business first."
"Walk."
The two stood up and walked to the warehouse door. Qingfeng swiped the door open and the two walked in. Sitting in the warehouse, Qingfeng said calmly, "Didn't I tell you about the Haibei City subway a while ago? The Haibei City subway was planned and approved in 1996. It's been 25 years, and the subway progress is still shockingly slow. Construction officially started in 2001, and the first subway line was opened in 2008. So far, only one-fifth of the planned two lines have been completed."
Jiang Ningyue asked doubtfully, "I can ask this question on the government forum, but is it worth it for you to come and talk to me?"
"listen to me."
Qing Feng continued, "The Haibei City subway line is naturally led by the Haibei City Development and Reform Commission. The director of the Haibei City Development and Reform Commission, Song Jin, has close ties to Ouyang Jian, who previously served as the director of the Haizhou Province Development and Reform Commission. At the same time, Song Jin is severely corrupt in multiple projects. Basically, if you want to get a project from him, you have to pay at least tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions."
"In addition, Song Jin's corruption is also linked to Haibei Municipal Party Committee Secretary Tu Zheng and the former Haizhou Provincial Party Committee Secretary Shen. Through my recent investigation, I also discovered that Song Jin seems to have connections with Cai Hanwen, the current leader of the Haizhou local faction."
Hearing Qing Feng's words, Jiang Ningyue couldn't help but feel a headache. She rubbed her temples and asked, "Do you have all the information you need?"
"I don't know, but there's absolutely no problem in bringing down Song Jin."
Qing Feng took the key from her pocket, opened the safe, and pulled out a portable hard drive. "This contains information about Song Jin's power-for-money transactions and corruption over the years. Judging from the information alone, Song Jin has embezzled at least 2 billion yuan. In addition to accepting bribes, this guy also stole state-owned assets and misappropriated public funds. Basically, there is nothing he dares not touch when it comes to money."
Qing Feng sighed, "This guy is so easy to investigate. Just ask any local businessman and you'll know his habits and personality. The fact that gifts are required for larger projects isn't just an 'unspoken rule' anymore; it's common knowledge among everyone in Haibei's business community. His arrogance is truly astonishing."
Jiang Ningyue picked up the hard drive and said, "I understand. By the way, don't be idle during this period. Help me check Ning Ping'an again."
Qing Feng tilted his head slightly, a puzzled look on his face. "You're connecting really well! You never give me a moment's rest?"
“Those who are capable should do more work.”
"Those who are capable should do more work. I'm not a donkey! How can you order people around like that?"
"I'll pay more."
After Jiang Ningyue's consolation, Qingfeng finally agreed. Apparently, to prevent Jiang Ningyue from continuing to assign tasks, she explained that Ning Ping'an's case was extremely complex and deeply entrenched in the local community, requiring at least ten days of investigation. At the latest, she would give Jiang Ningyue two days before the live broadcast of "Questioning Haizhou."
Jiang Ningyue expressed her approval.
Returning home, Jiang Ningyue flipped through the documents one by one, feeling increasingly overwhelmed. It was crude, too crude. Some contracts were barely even written, like a land development project contracted to a newly established company. There were no qualifications or requirements at all!
Who gave Song Jin such courage?
Jiang Ningyue looked up. It was already evening, but she didn't dare to stop. She called Li Chunyan directly, "Sister, are you free now? I want to see you."
"Come on, I'm home."
When she arrived at Li Chunyan's house, Jiang Ningyue took out her laptop and asked Li Chunyan to check the files.
Li Chunyan saw this familiar scene and couldn't help laughing: "Who fell into your hands again?"
"Song Jin, Director of the Haibei Municipal Development and Reform Commission."
Jiang Ningyue said calmly, "This guy embezzled at least 2 billion."
"Two billion?"
Li Chunyan sat up straight and began to look through the information.
"This is really a case of petty official corruption."
Li Chunyan was filled with emotion.
The director of the Municipal Development and Reform Commission was only at the division level, so he was naturally a minor official compared to Li Chunyan, a vice-minister. However, he was extremely powerful in front of businessmen.
"So, sister, shouldn't we let the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection collect evidence on this issue and then have someone arrest them during the live broadcast?"
"You're still addicted to catching them."
Li Chunyan smiled and said, "You're the director of the Organization Department, and yet you're directing the work of the Discipline Inspection Commission. How about this? Tomorrow you and I will go see Secretary Heping and see how he handles this matter."
The next morning, Li Chunyan and Jiang Ningyue went to the office of Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Heping. Zhao Heping was very busy, with a full schedule. He only had 30 minutes to talk with Li Chunyan and Jiang Ningyue.
After a quick glance at the documents and hearing Jiang Ningyue's report, Zhao Heping glanced at Li Chunyan. "Minister Chunyan, does the Director of a prefecture-level city's Development and Reform Commission really need an investigation by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection? I'll just urge Secretary Tu Zheng of Haibei City to arrange for the Haibei Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate."
Jiang Ningyue opened her mouth and wanted to say, "Didn't I just say that? Song Jin and Tu Zheng are also dirty."
But Li Chunyan put her hand on Jiang Ningyue's leg and told her not to speak.
Li Chunyan looked at Zhao Heping with a smile, "Okay, Secretary. Xiaoyue and I won't disturb you anymore."
Zhao Heping smiled and nodded, looking at Jiang Ningyue. "It's right to report problems promptly. The Provincial Party Committee and I both support 'Questioning Haizhou'. You must keep working hard!"
"Thank you, Secretary."
Jiang Ningyue expressed her gratitude with a smile.
Jiang Ningyue returned to Li Chunyan's office and couldn't help but ask, "Sister, what does Secretary Zhao mean by this? Why should Haibei City solve this problem on its own?"
Li Chunyan said calmly, "I guessed Zhao Heping would do this. Haibei Municipal Party Committee Secretary Tu Zheng is Cai Hanwen's man. Previously, the Haibei Municipal Party Committee recommended the Executive Vice Mayor for promotion to Mayor, but Zhao Heping rejected it. In the end, Wang Ximing from Gulin City was transferred to Haibei City to serve as Mayor. This has already weakened Cai Hanwen's power, and it hasn't been that long! Zhao Heping certainly doesn't want to provoke Cai Hanwen again. After all, the Provincial Party Secretary has to consider the unity of the leadership team."
Jiang Ningyue looked at Li Chunyan in confusion, "So, sister, why do you still want me to investigate Haibei City?"
Li Chunyan smiled and said, "The issue of leadership unity is something Zhao Heping needs to consider. What does it have to do with me? Wang Ximing is my man. If I don't help him, who will? Besides, uncovering the problem isn't a bad thing. Look, aren't you being used as a favor by Zhao Heping now?"
Jiang Ningyue sighed, "So, this Song Jin won't be dealt with?"
"Wrong." Li Chunyan said firmly, "Song Jin will definitely be punished, but it won't bring trouble with him."
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