Chapter 969: No Longer the Previous Composure!

After hanging up the phone with Tang Ye, Shi Yao dialed Provincial Governor Gao's number.

"Provincial Governor, I'm sorry to disturb you so late. There is an important matter I need to report to you."

Provincial Governor Gao had not yet rested and was at his desk reviewing documents.

Shi Yao's father and he had known each other for many years.

Shi Yao's move to work in Dayu County also had something to do with him.

He glanced at the time: 10:00 PM.

For Shi Yao to call him at this juncture, there must be something important.

"Little Shi, go ahead."

Shi Yao's tone was serious, "An attempted murder case occurred in Dayu County this afternoon. Following the clues, we discovered that the mastermind behind it is Hai Bin, the nephew of Vice Provincial Governor Hai."

Upon hearing this, Provincial Governor Gao put down his fountain pen, a look of gravity appearing in his eyes, "Is the evidence sufficient?"

Shi Yao was very skillful in how she spoke.

When reporting work to a leader, one must distill the key points.

There were two most important pieces of information regarding this matter.

First, the murder.

Human life is of paramount importance; if not intervened in, it could easily ignite public opinion and cause huge consequences.

Second, it involved a key figure, Vice Provincial Governor Hai.

Vice Provincial Governor Hai's personal interests were closely linked to Provincial Governor Gao's.

Shi Yao continued,

"Dayu County had been investigating a homicide case since before the new year.

Zhong Leng, the manager of Jinjun Company, was arrested for suspected environmental pollution. During the interrogation, Zhong Leng suddenly died of a heart attack.

Although the family signed a consent form at the time to forgo an autopsy and proceed with cremation, she later petitioned multiple times, demanding a reinvestigation into the cause of the case.

We attached great importance to this.

The Dayu County Police first launched an internal investigation and locked onto a police officer named Chen Gang, collecting evidence for several months. Finally, it was determined that Zhong Leng's sudden death was related to the chairman of Jinjun Company, Hai Bin.

Zhong Leng was Hai Bin's right-hand man, so Hai Bin feared that Zhong Leng would reveal his illegal activities during the interrogation, and thus secretly murdered Zhong Leng, while creating the illusion of a death caused by interrogation...

Faced with the constant petitioning from Zhong Leng's wife, Hai Bin even hired a hitman..."

Provincial Governor Gao did not say a word while Shi Yao described the case.

He had actually heard that the company Hai Bin ran was suspected of illegal activities.

Hai Bin was vying for a plot of land near the Heiniu Mountain Scenic Area and had people intentionally pollute the environment.

At that time, Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Huang He had privately discussed this matter with Vice Provincial Governor Hai.

In the end, with the approval of the Heiniu Mountain Scenic Area, it came to a temporary close.

Provincial Governor Gao did not expect there to be aftershocks.

His first reaction was that Huang He had not stopped immediately and was still investigating in secret.

"I didn't expect things to be so serious. If true, no matter who is involved, it must be investigated to the end.

Little Shi, you have just arrived in Dayu County, and I am very gratified that you can bravely face difficulties. Rest assured, I will fully support your work; do not have any psychological burden."

Provincial Governor Gao gave a clear commitment.

Shi Yao felt a sense of relief, "Thank you."

After hanging up the phone with Shi Yao, Provincial Governor Gao mulled over his emotions for a while and decided he should contact Huang He.

He had worked with Huang He for many years, though their relationship could not be called close.

Huang He's persistence and meticulousness often made Provincial Governor Gao feel a tingling in his scalp.

There was a contradiction between economic development and the construction of cadre conduct.

Many cadres, in order to promote local development, inevitably succumbed to the temptations of money and beauty.

Provincial Governor Gao had several confidants who were brought down by sugar-coated bullets, and Huang He was the executor.

Although he knew that Huang He's focus on work style and integrity was her duty, Provincial Governor Gao inevitably had unpleasant moments due to their repeated clashes.

Huang He answered the phone quickly.

"Provincial Governor Gao, is there something the matter?"

Provincial Governor Gao said softly, "I just received a call from Shi Yao. The Dayu County Police arrested Hai Bin in Xijing across jurisdictions."

Upon hearing this, Huang He was somewhat surprised, but said calmly, "Provincial Governor Gao, what is your stance?"

Provincial Governor Gao sighed, "I have talked to Old Hai about his nephew and reminded him many times, and he also took it seriously. Now that a problem has occurred, we cannot cover it up; we must face it head-on. You proceed at your own pace, and I will cooperate with you."

Huang He nodded, "Provincial Governor Gao, with your word, I have a clear idea. The Jinjun Company that Hai Bin runs has interest links with many local governments in our province. We have been collecting evidence. The arrest of Hai Bin today is just the beginning."

Provincial Governor Gao understood what Huang He meant, "I have no objections!"

Huang He gently put down her phone.

How could Dayu County suddenly arrest Hai Bin?

She had indeed been arranging for a working group to closely monitor whether Jinjun Company had any illegal activities.

She was investigating Jinjun Company from the perspective of the overall situation and the entire province...

Now that Hai Bin had been arrested, it was beyond her control.

Of course, it also created a breakthrough for her.

She pondered for a moment and immediately locked onto Tang Ye as the key figure.

It must have been Tang Ye who secretly pushed this matter.

Because she had stood up for Tang Ye before, it was very likely that Provincial Governor Gao mistakenly thought she had tacitly allowed Tang Ye to do this.

In this way, the logic is closed.

Regardless, it is necessary to inquire about this matter.

Huang He made a call to his Secretary, instructing him to find Tang Ye's contact information.

A few minutes later, the Secretary sent the number to Huang He, and Huang He dialed Tang Ye's number.

Tang Ye saw the unfamiliar mobile number; judging by the digits, it should be from the Provincial Capital, and he secretly surmised it was highly likely related to the arrest of Hai Bin.

"Tang Ye, hello, I am Huang He."

Tang Ye was somewhat surprised, "Secretary Huang, hello."

At this moment, Xing Zhijun nodded slightly toward Tang Ye, a thought-provoking smile appearing on his face.

Sure enough, Secretary Huang called to inquire about the progress of the case.

Although Tang Ye had never revealed who had arranged for the investigation into Hai Bin's criminal facts, Xing Zhijun inferred through a series of clues that it must be closely related to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary.

Otherwise, how could Tang Ye have the determination and courage to fight Hai Bin to the end?

"Is it convenient to talk?"

"I am currently returning to Dayu County from Xijing; if you have any instructions, please feel free to give them."

Huang He said, "I heard that the Dayu County police have arrested Hai Bin."

Tang Ye said, "That is correct. Hai Bin is by my side, and I am currently escorting him to Dayu County for trial together with Comrade Xing Zhijun."

Hearing Tang Ye mention his name, Xing Zhijun felt pleased inside.

In his view, Tang Ye was claiming credit for him.

Now Secretary Huang would know that he had played a decisive role in the case!

The hard work of this recent period had not been in vain.

From the phone conversation between Tang Ye and Huang He, Hai Bin obtained quite a bit of fragmented information.

At this moment, his heart was filled with panic.

The reason he had held Tang Ye in high regard, and even wanted to shake hands and make peace with him, was mainly out of fear of Huang He.

Previously, when he had spread Huang Yao, Huang He had made a special trip to see his uncle because of it.

Now it seemed that arresting him was Huang He's intention.

Hai Bin no longer possessed his previous composure...