Chapter 554: The Property Deeds Weigh a Full Twenty Jin!

Tang Ye compiled the full details of the matter into a written report and sent it to the Municipal Party Committee Inspection Office.

After Du Chengfeng read the material, he dialed Tang Ye's phone number.

"I have read the material. To clarify the situation in less than a week, the efficiency is quite fast."

Tang Ye remarked with emotion, "I didn't expect Yang Guoliang's problems to be so serious."

Du Chengfeng said, "We must take it step by step; do not be overly hasty."

He chatted with Tang Ye for another half hour to understand some of the details.

Du Chengfeng knocked on the door of Zhou Chengwu's office.

"Secretary, the investigation into the death of Dong Weiqing in Suiyuan has yielded results."

Zhou Chengwu took off his glasses and nodded slightly, "What exactly is the situation?"

Du Chengfeng said, "Dong Weiqing was a compulsive gambler during his lifetime and owed high-interest loans. After the scandal of the sky-high-priced pine trees broke, he had nowhere to turn and chose to commit suicide. Before his suicide, he had purchased a massive insurance policy. His wife hopes to obtain this compensation, so she has been pestering us incessantly."

Zhou Chengwu said in a deep voice, "It is a good thing that the matter has been clarified. Notify the Public Security Department to release the investigation results and have the Propaganda Department cooperate in informing the public to trace the source and clarify the facts."

Du Chengfeng added, "Pulling out the radish brings out the mud; other problems were also uncovered."

Zhou Chengwu knew the issues were not minor. He looked up, his gaze landing on Du Chengfeng, "Oh?"

Du Chengfeng said, "Previously, when you went to Suiyuan for research, the Director of the County Finance Bureau, Yang Guoliang, leaked your itinerary to Dong Weiqing's wife. The Suiyuan Discipline Inspection Commission immediately launched an investigation into Yang Guoliang. Preliminary findings indicate he is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law."

Upon hearing this, a cold look appeared in Zhou Chengwu's eyes, "I have an impression of Yang Guoliang. Back then, Wang Xingjian brought his materials and recommended him to me to serve as the Deputy Director of the Municipal Finance Bureau, but I felt this person was not steady enough. The funds for the Village-to-Village Project previously—was it also him who acted on his own authority and misappropriated them to pay the salaries of all the county's public servants?"

Du Chengfeng was slightly startled, secretly thinking that Zhou Chengwu actually had a clear grasp of these matters all along.

"Yes! Several hundred thousand in cash was seized from Yang Guoliang's official vehicle. In the Western-style house he purchased privately, quite a few property deeds were found. He used his mistress's identity documents to purchase many properties. We weighed the property deeds, and they totaled twenty jin!"

Zhou Chengwu rubbed his temples, "Unbelievable! It's like a fantasy! Regarding Yang Guoliang's disciplinary violations, we must dig deep; we must absolutely not be lenient!"

……

The next morning, the atmosphere in the County Finance Bureau was somewhat gloomy.

After many employees arrived at work, they would usually steep tea and read the newspaper while waiting for the leadership to arrive, but today the situation was different.

Ge Yongjie sat in his office, and after tidying up his desk, several people came to sit in his office.

They were beating around the bush, asking about Yang Guoliang's whereabouts.

Ge Yongjie parried with a few remarks!

Although Ge Yongjie was on the scene at the time and witnessed Yang Guoliang being taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission, he still subtly indicated that he did not know the full truth himself.

Around nine o'clock, a group of people wearing uniforms arrived at the County Finance Bureau and split into two batches. One batch rushed directly into Yang Guoliang's office and began searching for evidence.

Another batch of people was in the conference room interviewing people, all of whom were subordinates that Yang Guoliang usually looked after.

When eating lunch, Ge Yongjie chose to sit in a corner seat.

Whispers reached his ears from time to time……

"I didn't expect it. Old Yang usually emphasized work style and discipline at meetings, yet a large amount of luxury goods were found in his own office."

"Yang Guoliang has been the Director of the Finance Bureau for so many years; the kickbacks, tsk tsk."

"Hey, it is said that the boss of Kangjing Manor has also been investigated."

"That female boss surnamed Sun didn't get rich without relying on Yang Guoliang. Back then, the land for building Kangjing Manor was approved with Yang Guoliang's help, and later he gave a lot of policies and subsidies."

"Director Hao from the office was also taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission."

"This bunch of people are all grasshoppers on the same string; none of their backsides are clean."

Ge Yongjie remained calm on the surface, but inside he felt particularly gratified. He had personally seen Yang Guoliang use his position to engage in corruption and break the law, and he had submitted anonymous materials about it, only for them to sink into the sea without a trace.

Every turning point began with that private chat with Tang Ye.

Because Yang Guoliang had unauthorizedly used the Village-to-Village Project funds—which Tang Ye had worked so hard to secure—to pay civil servant salaries, Tang Ye had Ge Yongjie secretly collect evidence of Yang Guoliang's crimes.

Ge Yongjie left the cafeteria.

People began to aim their gossip at Ge Yongjie.

"Old Yang folded at the hands of Deputy Director Ge this time."

"I heard that too. Deputy Director Ge stripped Yang Guoliang's problems down to the bone. He is doing this to offer a 'letter of allegiance' to County Magistrate Tang!"

"Ge Yongjie is also quite cunning; he knows Tang Ye is currently in his prime, so he is clinging tightly to his thigh!"

"I think he is burning his bridges! Because he was suppressed too hard by Yang Guoliang. With Ge Yongjie's education and ability, he could completely move up and enter the City Bureau. But Yang Guoliang deliberately held Ge Yongjie down and didn't provide him with a path for advancement."

Ge Yongjie returned to his office and took a nap.

Around two o'clock in the afternoon, there was a knock on the office door.

Ge Yongjie opened the door to see it was the County Party Committee Organization Department Minister, Kang Jiayi, with a female comrade following beside him.

"Minister Kang, why are you here? Please come in!"

"Problems have arisen in the Finance Bureau, so I have come to see the situation!" Kang Jiayi walked straight into the office and looked around at the state of Ge Yongjie's office; the display was simple, and of course, it was also neat and clean.

Ge Yongjie poured tea for Kang Jiayi and the accompanying female comrade.

Kang Jiayi took a sip of tea and said in a serious tone, "You should already know about Old Yang's matter!"

Ge Yongjie told the truth, "I was on the scene when Yang Guoliang was arrested!"

Kang Jiayi nodded slightly, "After the incident, Secretary Han held two meetings. The first meeting was regarding the investigation into Yang Guoliang's illegal and disciplinary violations, requiring that it must be investigated to the end. The second meeting was regarding the personnel arrangements for the Finance Bureau. The top priority is to stabilize the situation; we cannot let the county finance system fall into chaos because of one person's problems."

Ge Yongjie did not speak.

Clearly, he knew Kang Jiayi's purpose.

This was to reorganize the leadership team of the County Finance Bureau.

Among the many deputy directors, Ge Yongjie was the youngest. According to seniority, he ranked as the third deputy director, with the Executive Deputy Director and a comrade who had been a deputy director for ten years above him.

Therefore, Ge Yongjie did not hold out hope for his own promotion.

His inner thought was whether he could be promoted to the Municipal Finance Bureau to hold a Deputy Section Level position, spend a few years resolving his rank, and then be sent back down to the county to serve as a director.

"Minister Kang, I respect the organization's arrangements. No matter what adjustments are needed from me, I will actively cooperate and strive to do my own work well."

A grave look appeared in Kang Jiayi's eyes, "After discussion and deliberation by the Standing Committee, and considering our comprehensive understanding of the Finance Bureau's leadership team, your professional performance is outstanding and your character is solid. At this juncture, you are the most suitable candidate to stabilize the situation at the Finance Bureau. This appointment in a time of crisis is a test for you, but also an opportunity. The organization hopes you can serve as the Acting Director of the Finance Bureau; are you willing?"

Ge Yongjie's body jolted, and though he tried his best to control his tone, his voice still trembled slightly, "Thank you for the organization's trust. I am willing to follow the organization's arrangements, but I feel my abilities are insufficient and I lack experience. Perhaps you could consider someone else?"

Kang Jiayi was not surprised by Ge Yongjie's polite refusal.

Ge Yongjie was clear-headed about the situation!

The County Finance Bureau was currently riddled with problems; what was being handed over was not a massive fortune, but a mess.

Moreover, it was only the title of Acting Director being offered.

Being 'acting' did not mean one would definitely succeed to the position!

This was merely a transitional post!