Chapter 740: The County Magistrate Dream Turns into a Bubble!

Inside the hotel.

Chen Dongan had written several confessions, though, of course, they were all about trivial matters.

For instance, accepting two-hundred-yuan gift cards or supermarket cards from so-and-so.

He was attempting to muddle through with these.

Clearly, the investigation team had already grasped sufficient evidence and was not buying his act at all!

"Chen Dongan, you had better be honest with me! Hurry up and confess all the facts of your crimes! You should know the principles of the Discipline Inspection Commission's case handling—if we hadn't grasped sufficient evidence, we would never arrest someone so easily." The investigator was furious at Chen Dongan's attitude.

Chen Dongan wore a half-smile, as if he were the one in the right, and argued: "I have indeed made some mistakes, but you cannot create something out of nothing! Comrade, please improve your attitude; I don't have that many faults, and I certainly shouldn't be subjected to this humiliation."

The investigator sneered: "Jiang Zhongwen has already confessed everything; why must you still be as stubborn as a dead duck?"

Chen Dongan shrugged, looking indifferent.

"Jiang Zhongwen was always a spineless fence-sitter; he has his own problems, so he is in a hurry to splash dirty water on me. I have done nothing to feel guilty about and do not fear idle gossip; there is no need for you to use this to threaten me."

The investigator slammed the table with a "Bang!" and said, "Please mind your attitude!"

The room door was suddenly pushed open.

Upon seeing that the person who entered was Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Zhang Yue, the investigator's eyes showed surprise, and he immediately stood up!

"Secretary Zhang, you've come!

Chen Dongan's attitude is particularly atrocious; he has been refusing to cooperate."

Zhang Yue waved his hand: "You go out and take a break; leave this to me."

Soon, only Zhang Yue and Chen Dongan were left in the room.

Zhang Yue took out a cigarette and handed it over; Chen Dongan smiled faintly and reached out to take it.

Zhang Yue helped him light the cigarette, lit one for himself, and slowly exhaled a cloud of smoke.

"Old Chen, we have known each other for many years. Although we don't have much contact usually, I actually quite envy you."

Chen Dongan shot Zhang Yue a cold glance: "Spare me this hypocritical act! I know what you are thinking right now. Do you think I have no chance left and can never climb back up?"

Zhang Yue waved his hand again, his tone deepening: "There is something I must tell you. You must not get agitated."

The fingers Chen Dongan used to hold the cigarette trembled with a minute movement.

"Stop being mysterious! Say what you have to say, and if you have any—"

He suddenly remembered that the other person was the Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary and swallowed the words back into his stomach.

Zhang Yue's eyes were full of sympathy and helplessness: "Your wife went to the County Party Committee Compound to cause a scene, which affected her pregnancy; she couldn't keep the baby and unfortunately miscarried."

This news was like a bolt from the blue, exploding with a boom in Chen Dongan's mind.

His lips trembled and twitched uncontrollably!

The emotions in his eyes also shifted from initial panic to suppressed anger and sorrow.

Ever since he learned his wife was pregnant, although Chen Dongan had complained about it, he had been calculating in his heart how to let this child be born in a reasonable and legitimate way.

Because his wife was older, she was an advanced-age pregnant woman.

He had specifically inquired about whether he could send her to Xiangdu or to the United States to wait for the birth.

That way, the child would have a new identity and could live the life he had dreamed of.

Moreover, through a child overseas, he could also leave himself a way out.

With Chen Dongan's financial resources, he could fully achieve this.

The key was how to complete this series of operations without anyone knowing.

But now, the child was gone.

And the culprit behind all of this was, in fact, himself.

Chen Dongan covered his face in agony, lowered his head deeply, and let out a heart-wrenching sob from his throat.

Watching Chen Dongan's display of regret, annoyance, collapse, and self-reproach, Zhang Yue sighed inwardly.

He knew that under the successive blows, Chen Dongan's psychological defense line had finally collapsed.

If only he had known today would come, he wouldn't have acted as he did back then!

After waiting a few minutes, Chen Dongan slowly calmed his emotions and reached out to pick up the paper and pen on the table.

"Actually, the moment I saw Ma Ran, I knew I had fallen into a trap. The outcome was already decided; I was just holding onto a bit of wishful thinking. Don't worry, I will truthfully confess all my problems."

Zhang Yue stood up abruptly.

At this moment, he had nothing to say to Chen Dongan.

For sayings like "a prodigal who returns is worth more than gold," Chen Dongan did not deserve such comfort.

He had done too many insane things.

For instance, he had actually preyed upon female students, toyed with them, and after causing a victim to become pregnant, he had mixed abortion pills into bird's nest soup to trick the girl into taking it, ultimately causing her lifelong infertility, and only settling the matter with money afterward.

Or, for instance, to satisfy his private desires, he severely embezzled school cafeteria funds, leading to a decline in the quality of student meals, "stealing food" from the children's mouths for profit.

He had planted the seeds of evil himself, and now, he must inevitably swallow this bitter fruit!

Qiao Lin walked into the County Magistrate's office with trepidation.

"County Magistrate, were you looking for me?"

Jiang Anbang looked up and swept a cold gaze over Qiao Lin.

"I just came out of Secretary Ou's office. Regarding Chen Dongan's problems, we have already fully grasped the evidence. For so many years, a significant portion of the education system's poverty alleviation funds has flowed into his private pockets."

Qiao Lin tried hard to adjust his mindset and remarked: "Chen Dongan usually looks quite upright and is especially devoted to his family; I really didn't expect him to be this kind of person."

Jiang Anbang slowly stood up and walked toward Qiao Lin, standing almost shoulder-to-shoulder with him, yet the two were back-to-back.

Jiang Anbang reminded him in a deep voice: "You have followed me for many years, and I understand your character well; you and Chen Dongan must certainly have had some dealings of interest. I suggest you make a clean break as soon as possible; there is still time, and I can still protect you."

Hearing Jiang Anbang say this, Qiao Lin only felt as if his throat were blocked by something.

"County Magistrate Jiang, I understand what you mean, but this is a critical period for the promotion of a Deputy County Magistrate. If I take the initiative to go to the Discipline Inspection Department to explain the situation, will it affect the promotion?"

Jiang Anbang rolled his eyes at Qiao Lin in annoyance: "What time do you think it is now, and you're still thinking about the Deputy County Magistrate promotion! This time Secretary Ou is playing for real; he wants to take this opportunity to launch a Rectification Movement throughout the county. If you don't make a clean break quickly, let alone a promotion, you might even end up being cellmates with Chen Dongan!"

Hearing Jiang Anbang say this, Qiao Lin's heart instantly sank, and he hurriedly nodded: "I know what to do."

Jiang Anbang knew clearly in his heart that Ou Xiye had actually always wanted to find an opportunity to rectify the officialdom of Dayu County, but previously, in order to ensure the stability of the county, he had never found a suitable opportunity.

Now, it was just as well; good news was coming one after another in Dayu County. In such an atmosphere, Ou Xiye picking up the "weapon" of the Discipline Inspection Department would not only not be opposed by those above, but would instead win him quite a bit of support.

This time, Ou Xiye had once again firmly grasped the initiative!

Thinking about it carefully, all these changes were brought about by Tang Ye leading and pushing from behind the scenes!

Looking at the layout of the whole county, Chen Dongan being arrested had caused a loophole to appear in Jiang Anbang's layout.

Jiang Anbang had to become vigilant.

Due to the special nature of the position, it was determined that Tang Ye and he would occasionally have times when their stances were at odds!

Having a super capable deputy is sometimes a happy trouble!