[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-in-a-small-county-and-you-say-i-m-a-big-shot":3,"chapter-i-m-in-a-small-county-and-you-say-i-m-a-big-shot-i-m-in-a-small-county-and-you-say-i-m-a-big-shot-chapter-7":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I'm in a Small County, and You Say I'm a Big Shot?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2297418,4494,"Chapter 7: 006","i-m-in-a-small-county-and-you-say-i-m-a-big-shot-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>\"Daily inquiries about the investigation team’s progress, indirectly applying pressure, and that Director Qian even brought in reporters from the city for a special feature on the matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chen Meimei’s words, Fang Qingye suddenly remembered that a few days ago, over hotpot, Qian Weimin had mentioned treating city friends to dinner—were those reporters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what should we do? How should the bank respond?\" Fang Qingye asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meimei glanced around, then lowered her voice further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard the investigation team discussing privately—they want to quell public opinion and give Tenglong Industry a face-saving explanation by dismissing Zhang Qunying, head of the Qianjin Road Savings Office, deducting salaries and bonuses from several other staff, and imposing disciplinary action on Director Xia... Fang Qingye, I trust you, which is why I’m telling you—don’t you dare leak this to anyone, especially Zhang Rong—he’s a big mouth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I won’t say a word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were all things that had happened in history—Fang Qingye had already known them long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh... if Director Xia gets disciplined, he definitely won’t take over as acting director, and he’ll probably be transferred out of Nanxin,\" Chen Meimei said, sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia He was merely disappointed—she had been framed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qunying and the few others at the savings office were even worse off—they were innocent victims caught in the crossfire of higher-ups’ power struggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xia is a good person, especially toward us newcomers. If she leaves, it would be such a pity,\" Chen Meimei lamented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course she’s nice to us—she’s grooming her own loyal faction, Fang Qingye thought inwardly with a silent smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Fang Qingye hadn’t thought this deeply—he only gradually understood after moving to Shanghai and witnessing many workplace dynamics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without considering this factor, Xia He had indeed treated them well—far better than Zhao Wenjun, who later rose to power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wenjun only favored veteran staff; he looked down on us newcomers and oppressed us relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was one reason I resigned from the Nanxin branch and moved to Shanghai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems keeping Xia He is the best course of action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it would also help Zhang Qunying and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Fang Qingye glanced at her and said softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Meimei, after hearing what you said, I wonder if the investigation team has the wrong direction—maybe it’s not an insider leak from our bank, but Tenglong Industry stealing from its own account, or collusion between the two companies to defraud our branch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? You think it’s like that?\" Chen Meimei stared at him in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Qingye continued in his calm, unhurried tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just giving an example, just an example... Company A takes money from a special account and lends it out. Since it’s illegal, they remove the company seal, legal representative stamp, all U-shields, and passwords, forge purchase contracts, and use the bank system to issue electronic bank acceptance bills, illegally lending the funds to Company B for an N-month term, collecting some interest upfront.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Company A wants the interest, but didn’t expect Company B to plot against their principal—when the loan matured, Company B refused to repay. Company A could only blame the bank, claiming the bank had illegally deducted funds, and someone behind the scenes stoked the fire, turning it into what it is now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if they can’t blame the bank?\" Chen Meimei pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they absolutely can’t pin it on the bank, they’ll sacrifice the company’s finance staff as scapegoats—that’s the bosses’ usual trick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Qingye smiled: \"Either way, as long as you can’t uncover the truth in the short term, their goal is achieved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meimei, being intelligent, immediately understood the implication of Fang Qingye’s final words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their goal? You mean Director Zhao...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop. I’m just giving an example,\" Fang Qingye cut her off, dead serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Meimei stared at him, then suddenly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Qingye, you’re clever—and devious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, are you complimenting me or mocking me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I’m complimenting you! Alright, I won’t chat anymore—I’m going to tell Director Xia your theory.\" With that, she pedaled off toward the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Chen Meimei, it’s your theory, not mine—you didn’t say a word, I know nothing!\" Fang Qingye called after her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way—that’s your idea. I can’t be that selfish,\" came the girl’s voice from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Qingye shook his head and turned to walk in the opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fifth day, the Tenglong Company deposit loss case took a turn—the temporary withdrawal of the investigation team was reversed; they remained, shifting focus from internal bank checks to Tenglong Industry’s internal operations, and requested assistance from the county public security bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the truth emerged: within Tenglong Industry, finance staff, under hints from senior executives, had taken out U-shields, passwords, and documents and handed them to outsiders to operate, transferring 20 million yuan to the company in Zhejiang Province to earn high interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Tenglong’s boss Qian Weimin was aware, or whether someone had secretly stirred the pot, required further detailed investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Nanxin police had notified Zhejiang police to freeze the Zhilian Technology Company’s account funds and swiftly track down the whereabouts of its actual controller, Mr. Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the Qianjin Road Savings Office bore no fault in this incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The municipal working group eventually withdrew; local police fully took over subsequent matters, with the Dongfang Branch providing full cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter was temporarily settled; the Dongfang Branch returned to its usual calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those with sharp eyes knew this surface calm hid turbulent undercurrents—the storm was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, the sky was dark and oppressively hot; at quitting time, Fang Qingye tidied his desk, left his office, and was just heading downstairs to retrieve his scooter when someone called his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Fang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned—standing at the building entrance was the deputy branch manager, Zhao Wenjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore his uniform as usual, without a suit jacket, his white shirt crisp, cufflinks fastened tightly, exuding meticulousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Fang Qingye could approach, Zhao Wenjun walked over with a smile: \"Xiao Fang, free tonight? I’ll treat you to a drink?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Zhao, you’re inviting me for drinks?\" Fang Qingye was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from occasional nods in the hallway, they’d barely spoken—he’d always initiated greetings, and Zhao Wenjun had never engaged. Why suddenly invite him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Qingye suddenly realized something and looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Not willing to give me face?\" Zhao Wenjun smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Qingye smiled back: \"Of course! I’d be honored, Director Zhao. Where to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take you somewhere I often drink—close by.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fang Qingye didn’t bother retrieving his scooter; the two walked together toward the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>",1102,"2026-06-20T05:58:40.725Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","353ef2c49103482cdc38a4ae7c1c0f53b3c4299292e7a506700aa64a8f21035b","i-m-in-a-small-county-and-you-say-i-m-a-big-shot-chapter-8","i-m-in-a-small-county-and-you-say-i-m-a-big-shot-chapter-6",215,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-in-a-small-county-and-you-say-i-m-a-big-shot-cover.jpg"]