Chapter 1217: Pulling Out the Radish Brings Out the Mud!

"Boss Chai, long time no see."

After Tang Ye sat down, he took the initiative to greet Chai Zhenkun.

A sneer appeared on the corner of Chai Zhenkun's mouth. "County Magistrate Tang, what is the meaning of this? You really went to great lengths just to get me to sign, didn't you? Aren't you afraid that people outside will say you are fabricating charges and persecuting the common people just to pursue political achievements?"

Chai Zhenkun seizing the initiative caught Tang Ye somewhat by surprise.

He was indeed a formidable character.

Tang Ye took out a newspaper and handed it to Chai Zhenkun. "I wonder if you have seen this news article."

Chai Zhenkun glanced at the news quickly. "I have no interest in entertainment news."

Tang Ye laughed in spite of himself. "This is not simple entertainment news. You shouldn't be a stranger to the Mr. Lai mentioned here, right? He is Lai Qingwang's nephew."

In fact, Chai Zhenkun had already seen this news long ago.

When Lai Qingwang was chatting with Chai Zhenkun, he had mentioned that his nephew was pursuing a well-known female celebrity, and he had been quite smug about it at the time...

Chai Zhenkun naturally knew he had to draw a line with Lai Qingwang, so he flatly denied it. "I don't know Lai Qingwang."

Tang Ye knew Chai Zhenkun would not give in easily, so he continued, "Why did Li Wenbo say that you and Lai Qingwang have known each other for many years and have been engaged in the black-market business of smuggling cooking oil, reaping huge profits from it?"

Li Wenbo?

Wasn't Li Wenbo already thrown into the sea to feed the fish by Wu Xiuyuan?

Chai Zhenkun remained calm. "Li Wenbo disappeared suddenly and has been unreachable for a long time. I suspect your source of information is problematic."

"Boss Chai, you really are quite suspicious!"

Tang Ye took out a photograph,

and handed it to Chai Zhenkun.

Upon seeing the photo, Chai Zhenkun's face showed a violent reaction instantly.

In the photo, Li Wenbo was lying on a hospital bed, wrapped in bandages, with an IV drip in his arm.

Tang Ye said softly, "The police from Min Province and Huai Province conducted a joint operation and arrested the smuggling suspect Lai Qingwang and his gang. At the same time, we also captured Wu Xiuyuan, who had changed his name, at the scene. The reason this plan went so smoothly was mainly because Li Wenbo provided many key clues. Li Wenbo was almost killed by Wu Xiuyuan on the high seas. Fortunately, our people rescued him in time. Li Wenbo has sincerely repented and is now our star witness."

A look of astonishment finally appeared in Chai Zhenkun's eyes.

The reason he had been so calm was that the situation was within his control, but Li Wenbo had come back from the dead.

As his own mastermind, he knew too many of his secrets.

"Li Wenbo is an insidious and cunning guy. He and Wu Xiuyuan were never on good terms. I don't know much about the conflict between them." Chai Zhenkun tried hard to stay calm, but his eyes were already in disarray.

Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "Regarding the many illegal activities that Zhenao Group has participated in, Li Wenbo has always kept a ledger, and he has already handed it over to us. Do not harbor any more wishful thinking. Of course, you still have a chance to reduce your charges, and that is to voluntarily inform on your accomplices."

Chai Zhenkun looked at Tang Ye in surprise and curled his lip. "County Magistrate Tang, I reiterate: I am a legitimate businessman. You are framing me and persecuting the common people!"

Tang Ye said with regret, "Continue to be stubborn then! It doesn't matter if you don't want to talk. It is only a matter of time before we find out."

After saying this, Tang Ye left the Interrogation Room.

Chai Zhenkun's mood became restless and uneasy.

The biggest variable in the matter was that not only was Li Wenbo not dead, but he had also been turned by the police and had become their star witness.

Li Wenbo had been deeply involved in many of his affairs and knew too much inside information.

If Li Wenbo betrayed him, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Not only would he be ruined, but it would also implicate a whole bunch of people.

Tang Ye left the Public Security Bureau and took a car to the Xiyang Municipal Government.

He met Jiang Jing in the Mayor's office.

"Mayor Jiang, we caught Chai Zhenkun by surprise. However, Chai Zhenkun is more stubborn than imagined and refuses to cooperate with our investigation."

A coldness hid in Jiang Jing's eyes. "Chai Zhenkun is incorrigible; what awaits him will be the sanctions of the law. For Zhenao Group to be involved in so many industries in Xiyang City, there must be many interests involved behind the scenes. No matter who is involved, it must be investigated to the end."

Tang Ye nodded slightly. "Before the Eastward Expansion Plan was approved, Zhenao Group obtained definitive news, allowing them to lay out their plans in advance and secure four gardens. According to Li Wenbo's report, it involves cadres from the Provincial Development and Reform Commission."

Jiang Jing said, "I understand what you mean. I will report this matter to Provincial Governor Fu."

Tang Ye did not specify who this cadre was.

However, he knew in his heart that it had everything to do with Zhang Nan, the Deputy Director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission.

Tang Ye had had contact with Zhang Nan. Although she had once been very cold to him, made him sit on the bench, and given him the cold shoulder, Tang Ye had always given her respect.

However, when he learned that Zhang Nan had actually leaked the scope of the land requisition and demolition to Chai Zhenkun for personal gain,

it made Tang Ye feel angry.

When the Eastward Expansion Plan was obstructed, Zhang Nan had made all sorts of difficulties and hints, wanting Yechuan County to show some sincerity.

As for the issue of the four gardens, it was a thorny problem caused by Zhang Nan's leak.

For a cadre like this, who did not consider the difficulties at the grassroots level and instead created all sorts of obstacles, it exceeded the bottom line of what Tang Ye could accept.

Tang Ye knew he did not have the ability to take down Zhang Nan.

But if Jiang Jing intervened, the situation would be different.

After Tang Ye left, Jiang Jing sat at the desk and sorted out his thoughts.

The arrest of Chai Zhenkun finally provided a slight relief to the anger Jiang Jing had suppressed for a long time.

However, he knew that after Chai Zhenkun fell, how to resolve the aftermath would still require enough wisdom.

He dialed Fu Yagang's phone number.

"Provincial Governor Fu, there has been progress regarding the issue of Zhenao Group. Chai Zhenkun has been arrested."

Provincial Governor Fu said softly, "That is good. This matter has caused great harm to your family. Wenshu knows about this news and is very concerned about your situation."

Jiang Jing's wife had run into trouble, which, in the eyes of the outside world, cast a halo of sympathy and respect over Jiang Jing.

Although he would rather not have such a halo, it could be considered a twist of fate!

In the eyes of the leadership, Jiang Jing had paid a tremendous price to come to Xiyang City to work!

His family had even suffered immense persecution.

Just for this reason, the organization should rightfully appease Jiang Jing well.

Jiang Jing felt a bit of warmth in his heart, "Thank you for your concern, Leader. My wife and children are both healthy now. Additionally, there is a matter I need to report to you. Chai Zhenkun's mastermind, Li Wenbo, has voluntarily applied to serve as a state's witness. According to his denunciation, some cadres in the province have been colluding with Chai Zhenkun to profit illegally by selling government classified information."

Provincial Governor Fu remained silent for a few seconds, then said in a serious tone, "I will report this matter to Secretary Wen later. If it is true, we will investigate it to the very end, without any leniency!"