Chapter 2782

Kang Minghui took a deep breath and then said: "After a thorough investigation, every penny of Honghai's money passes through these seven shell companies, and we cannot trace where the money ultimately goes."

Jian Qiu said coldly: "When was this discovered?"

"Five days ago!" Kang Minghui said: "It was discovered by an intern in the Quality Inspection Department, who immediately informed his team leader, Feng Li. But the next day, the three problematic buildings did not halt construction, and he sensed something was wrong."

"He was about to report to headquarters when Feng Li detained him, gave him ten thousand yuan, and threatened him, warning him not to speak of this, or else he would kill his entire family."

Saying this, Kang Minghui's eyes flashed with killing intent: "Fortunately, that intern had a strong sense of justice; he pretended to agree, stayed at the construction site for a day as if nothing had happened, and thus deceived Feng Li. Until midnight, he ran to my dormitory to report this to me."

"At that time, I instructed the intern to act as if nothing had happened, so as not to arouse Feng Li's suspicion. Then, without delay, I called Deputy General Manager Huang, briefed her, and asked her to investigate Honghai Building Materials. Yesterday we obtained preliminary results, and I immediately reported to you."

Jian Qiu asked coldly: "Before I entered this meeting room, besides Deputy General Manager Huang knowing about this, who else knew?"

"No one else!" Kang Minghui said: "Just the people present here, and after they entered the meeting room, I briefly informed them."

Jian Qiu tapped the folder with increasing force, producing a rhythmic tapping sound. This was already quite clear—it involved internal and external collusion, and she also had a premonition that the other party was not merely after money, but more likely targeting her man, Zhou Andong.

After these three buildings were completed, problems would inevitably arise within three years. By then, if someone guided public opinion further, her man's reputation would be completely ruined, and even the Yu Gong Group would be affected. If the buildings collapsed and caused casualties, her man would be ruined for life.

Now it appears the opposing party's methods are crude, but before these three buildings developed issues, they had ample time to erase all traces. Finally, this Li Honghai will also vanish completely, leaving not a single hair behind.

Jian Qiu's aura grew increasingly cold, the killing intent in her eyes intensifying, her gaze slowly sweeping across everyone's faces. No one dared to meet her gaze.

Finally, Jian Qiu's gaze fell upon Zhao Junmin, the manager of the Quality Inspection Department: "Manager Zhao, you... have nothing to say to me?"

Zhao Junmin's forehead beaded with fine sweat; this matter truly had nothing to do with him. But as the head of the Quality Inspection Department, he could not simply dismiss it with "it's unrelated."

Moreover, such a major matter could not possibly be undertaken by a minor figure like Feng Li alone. Therefore, the deputy manager of the Quality Inspection Department, Xue Wei, is very likely colluding with Cai Liyuan from the Procurement Department.

"Director Jian, it is my failure to perform my duties adequately; I accept punishment." Zhao Junmin's throat rolled once: "But for such a major matter, if the senior leadership of the Quality Inspection Department were not involved, a minor figure like Feng Li could not accomplish it, nor would he have the courage."

Jian Qiu asked coldly: "So then?"

"Therefore!" Zhao Junmin took a deep breath: "I have every reason to suspect that Deputy Manager Xue Wei has already been bribed."

Upon hearing this, everyone present felt their heads buzzing, especially those on good terms with Xue Wei, whose heartbeats unconsciously quickened. Although they had no involvement, they could not help but feel immense pressure from Jian Qiu, leaving them extremely tense.

Jian Qiu asked expressionlessly: "And what about Xue Wei?"

"He has been at the construction site every day for the past month." Zhao Junmin's throat rolled again; previously he had still been thinking, this guy Xue Wei is quite diligent, actually staying at the site every day.

Now he understood: Xue Wei staying at the construction site daily meant that as manager, he no longer needed to go there himself. Once the residential buildings are topped out, all hidden dangers will be buried.

Thinking of this, Zhao Junmin involuntarily shivered. When the problems with these three buildings are exposed on that day, he, as the manager of the Quality Inspection Department, will be the first to bear the brunt—lightly, financial loss; heavily, he may never again breathe free air in his next life.

Jian Qiu said nothing more, but waited silently. After about half an hour, the meeting room door was knocked, and Jian Qiu called out.

"Come in!"

The meeting room door was pushed open, and a man in his forties with a square face, thick eyebrows, and large eyes entered. This man was Cai Liyuan, the Procurement Department manager. Upon seeing Jian Qiu, he froze for a moment, then broke into a smile.

"Director Jian, I just received the notice about the meeting and arrived late—my apologies."

Jian Qiu nodded, her face expressionless, and said: "Not late, please sit."

Cai Liyuan found a seat and sat down. Jian Qiu looked at Zhao Junmin: "You go to the construction site yourself and bring the person back."

"Understood!" Zhao Junmin immediately stood up and hurried out.

When Cai Liyuan first entered, he felt nothing unusual. But after Zhao Junmin left and no one spoke, this strange atmosphere made Cai Liyuan sense that something was off.

He nudged the Human Resources Department manager, Chai Quan, and whispered: "Old Chai, I feel something is wrong—what happened?"

Chai Quan shifted uncomfortably, inwardly cursing fiercely. "You damn fool, your time is up, and still you ask what happened? I really can't figure it out—Yu Xi Real Estate treats you so well, how much did they pay you to pull off such a brainless stunt?"

"I don't know." Chai Quan did not want to speak, but unable to withstand Cai Liyuan's persistent probing, he could only suppress his inner annoyance and utter a sentence.

While Jian Qiu awaited the second key figure, Xue Wei, Hong Jinyan was handed over to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, and Wen Sanmao was also sent to the detention center. To this day, that man still does not know that his arrest was not merely due to involvement in the Hong Jinyan case; the main reason is that he offended Zhou Andong's sister.

Xicheng Branch, Jia Dai leaned against the wall, sitting on the ground. He had been detained here for over a month; during this time, if not for someone delivering three meals a day, he would have suspected he was forgotten here.

"Ah!"

Jia Dai let out a long sigh, truly regretting his return to Jingcheng; if he had honestly stayed in Shencheng, none of this would have happened.

Footsteps sounded outside the detention room, followed by the iron door of the detention room clanging open as a police officer stood at the doorway and said: "Ren Jiazhong, you may leave; come with me."

Jia Dai was stunned for a moment, unable to react immediately. After a full five or six seconds, he shuffled to his feet, somewhat excitedly saying: "I can leave?"