Chapter 1158: Director Zhang, Please Leave the Court!

Han Zhengyi was in a good mood today; the smile on his face was like the warm sun of March.

"I just received a call from Secretary Gong. He gave high recognition to our handling of this minibus strike incident.

I was just about to find you to discuss how to handle what comes next!"

"The minibus strike has caused a terrible impact, but not all minibus owners are bad.

Only a minority are problematic; the vast majority were coerced and morally blackmailed by Du Dalong, so I think we should treat them differently.

Moving forward, our county's transportation should gradually weaken and cancel private operations, bringing everything under public ownership. As long as they are willing to be incorporated by us, we can let bygones be bygones...

However, for those who lack awe and are stubborn, do not be merciful; absolutely do not give them a chance..."

Han Zhengyi pondered for a moment.

If not for the strike incident, Yechuan County would have had no way to obtain special approval from the city to fully promote the Huimin Bus.

Now!

The opportunity is rare!

"Then let's do it according to your wishes.

Instruct the County Transportation Bureau to call the minibus owners one by one and explain the city's requirements clearly..."

"By the way, you came to see me—is there something the matter?"

Tang Ye took out a document and placed it in front of Han Zhengyi.

"Please take a look at this."

"What is this?"

"The Government Service Rectification Working Group's in-depth investigation into the Transportation Bureau. It involves many issues regarding the Transportation Bureau Director, Zhang Lei."

The sunshine on Han Zhengyi's face vanished instantly, his gaze like shards of ice!

He picked up the materials and read through them carefully.

After finishing the materials, Han Zhengyi sighed, "Ice three feet thick is not formed in a single day. No wonder these minibus owners dared to be so arrogant; it turns out the management has serious problems. I will call Comrade Zhao Shuli right now!"

Zhao Shuli walked into the office and, finding Tang Ye there, took the initiative to greet him.

Zhao Shuli had heard about the minibus strike; Tang Ye had handled it very maturely.

"Comrade Zhao Shuli, take a look at this material."

Zhao Shuli picked up the material and immediately understood what was going on.

After the minibus strike was properly resolved, there would definitely be a settling of accounts!

The first to bear the brunt would be Zhang Lei of the County Transportation Bureau.

These materials were basically all related to Zhang Lei.

Secretary Zhao's gaze became increasingly sharp.

"Secretary Han, I didn't expect Zhang Lei's problems to be this serious."

Han Zhengyi glanced at Tang Ye, "These materials were collected by the Government Service Rectification Action, and every charge is supported by evidence."

Zhao Shuli said, "The materials are sufficient."

Han Zhengyi nodded, "Take action!"

Inside the County Second Middle School basketball gym, a basketball game was being held.

Hanging on the stands was a banner reading "Yechuan County Transportation System Basketball Tournament."

Below the stands was a long table covered with a red silk cloth, displaying trophies and medals.

The two teams were engaged in fierce physical combat when suddenly, the Blue Team's tall center and the Red Team's tall center clashed intensely in the air; the moment he landed, he stepped on the instep of a Red Team player.

The tall center seemed to hear his ankle make a clicking, snapping sound, and immediately began to groan in pain while clutching his ankle.

"The Red Team is too despicable, actually 'stepping' on his foot."

"It probably wasn't intentional."

"This is bad. The tall center is an absolute key player; now that his foot is injured, the Blue Team will have a hard time ahead."

"That's not necessarily true! Sometimes, games aren't just about strength on paper."

The Blue Team player was helped off the court by medical staff, limping.

Subsequently, a short, bloated man walked onto the court.

The man was pot-bellied and advanced in age.

He looked particularly conspicuous among this group of young, tall players; this person was none other than Transportation Bureau Director Zhang Lei.

Zhang Lei was a fanatical basketball enthusiast.

Every year, he would organize two system basketball tournaments and would appear as a player himself.

Zhang Lei never stayed on the court for long each time.

However, he was extremely confident in his own skills.

After Zhang Lei entered the court, he quickly ran to the front court and arrived at the baseline.

His teammate dribbled past mid-court and passed the ball directly to Zhang Lei.

After receiving the ball, Zhang Lei took a jump shot; this shot was thrown from outside the three-point line.

If it went in, it would be a three-pointer.

The Red Team player defending him followed quickly, but he did not apply close-range interference to Zhang Lei.

The moment Zhang Lei jumped, he just subconsciously waved his arm.

The basketball slammed against the rim.

Realizing the ball wouldn't go in, Zhang Lei hurriedly shouted, "Rebound!"

At this moment, the Blue Team's 1.9-meter center player leaped high, grabbed the basketball, performed a pump fake, and passed the ball back to Zhang Lei.

This pass was excellent; after Zhang Lei caught the ball, he adjusted his breathing slightly and jumped for another shot.

This time, the basketball hit the backboard, struck the rim, bounced a few times, and finally fell into the hoop.

"Three-pointer!" the referee signaled by holding up three fingers.

Zhang Lei excitedly rushed to the center circle.

All his teammates rushed over, laughing as they said, "Director Zhang, that was amazing. Just stand at the top of the arc, and we'll pass the ball to you in a moment."

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Hey, I'm getting old and my stamina isn't what it used to be. I only have five minutes, so we need to seize this time to widen the score gap."

In the next few minutes.

Zhang Lei caught the ball and scored repeatedly.

Most of the people on the court were applauding.

Of course, there were also people on the Red Team whispering to each other.

"This game is being played way too fake."

"There's no helping it; when a leader is on the court, you have to understand the ways of the world."

"Are they playing basketball? They're paving the way for their own futures."

Zhang Lei made another shot and looked smugly at the Red Team player defending him, "Why can't you jump anymore? Today is the final; you can't go easy on me!"

The Red Team player smiled bitterly, "I've already done my best. Your level is too high; I simply can't defend against you."

Zhang Lei liked this player's assessment of him and encouraged him, "Keep it up, don't go easy! You are the Red Team's top scorer, after all."

The players on the court did not notice a group of people in uniforms approaching the coaching staff.

Subsequently, the coach walked over to the referee and whispered a few words.

Accompanied by a whistle blow.

The referee said softly, "Blue Team requests a substitution. Director Zhang, please leave the court!"

Zhang Lei saw the group of uninvited guests off the court at this moment.

His heart skipped a beat, but he still left the court, and someone immediately handed him a towel to wipe his sweat.

"Wasn't it agreed that I would play the full five minutes? Why are you subbing me out after only three?"

"A few comrades are looking for you regarding a matter."

Zhang Lei looked at the man in the lead calmly, "Which unit are you from, and what do you want with me?"

The man in the lead said softly, "Director Zhang, let's step aside to talk."

Zhang Lei walked with him to a secluded corner.

The man took out his credentials, "I am Chen Gang, Deputy Director of the County Commission for Discipline Inspection. You need to come with me now; please cooperate with our investigation!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei's eyes widened, and the sweat towel in his hand dropped straight to the ground...