Chapter 973: The First One Not to Let Him Off!

This night seemed calm,

but Tang Ye knew it was merely the brief tranquility before a storm of blood.

As the east grew pale, the upper echelons would face a game of chess where the blades remained unseen.

The outcome of this game would directly determine the handling of Hai Bin.

Vice Provincial Governor Hai sat in his office, signing off on several documents.

The red landline rang.

He glanced at the number; it was a call from Provincial Governor Gao.

"Provincial Governor, good morning."

"Are you free now? If you are, come to my office and sit for a while."

"Alright, one moment!"

About ten minutes later.

Vice Provincial Governor Hai came from Building No. 2 of the Government to Building No. 1.

Provincial Governor Gao sat in his chair.

The Secretary poured a cup of hot tea for Vice Provincial Governor Hai.

"Last night, I received a call from Dayu County Party Secretary Shi Yao."

Vice Provincial Governor Hai felt the words "Dayu County" particularly grating. "Shi Yao came to Xijing for the Yuyan Expressway project, and I have already seen the report submitted by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission. Secretary Guo once requested that we attach great importance to the poverty alleviation work in Dayu County. The Yuyan Expressway is a key poverty alleviation project, and I have no objections."

Provincial Governor Gao nodded slightly. "Yesterday, Shi Yao told me something else over the phone. I think the problem is quite significant."

Vice Provincial Governor Hai's heart skipped a beat, but he asked calmly, "What problem?"

Provincial Governor Gao took out a pre-prepared voice recorder and pressed the play button.

A voice that was not unfamiliar to Vice Provincial Governor Hai came from it.

—The conversation between his nephew Hai Bin and Tang Ye.

Hai: "Secretary Tang, I know why you came to Xijing this time! You promised before that if there were suitable projects, you would definitely look after me! I am very interested in the Yuyan Expressway project."

Tang: "I didn't expect President Hai to be so resourceful, but this project is being led by the new County Party Secretary, so it's not easy for me to intervene!"

Hai: "I've checked Shi Yao's background; she is new here and will have to rely on you. As long as you support Jinjun Company, this project will have hope."

Tang: "This is a poverty alleviation project; the costs are not high, and the returns are not great."

Hai: "Secretary Tang, hand the 200 million project to me, and I guarantee I can handle things beautifully. Besides, I will arrange an account for you, and 30% of the profits will be yours. How about that?"

Tang: "If I take 20%, will you still have any profit left?"

Hai: "Of course there's profit! Young Master Cheng and I will take 30%, and the remaining 100 million will be used to build the road—more than enough!"

Vice Provincial Governor Hai's eyebrows, which had been relaxed at the start, twisted into a frown.

"Provincial Governor Gao, I would like to know who the two parties in the conversation are! To think that a poverty alleviation project has become a target for them to seize benefits; it is truly infuriating!"

Provincial Governor Gao sighed helplessly. "The two people in the conversation are Deputy County Party Secretary Tang Ye of Dayu County and Hai Bin of Jinjun Company!"

"It's actually Hai Bin!" Vice Provincial Governor Hai feigned realization. "The authenticity of this recording needs to be verified. If it is true, I will definitely make Hai Bin withdraw from this project."

Provincial Governor Gao said in a deep voice, "It is not just about withdrawing from this project. As far as I know, Jinjun Company is soliciting many key projects throughout the province, and for a 200 million project, they dare to squeeze out 100 million as funds to hunt down cadres. Having undertaken so many projects, one can imagine how much hidden, illicit collusion lies behind it. We must hold Jinjun Company accountable and give the outside world a satisfactory explanation."

Upon hearing this, Vice Provincial Governor Hai's lips moved. "I understand what you mean. If Hai Bin is truly guilty of such heinous crimes, I will be the first one not to let him off!"

……

Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Party Committee Office.

Huang He dialed Tao Guangyi's number.

Tao Guangyi knew that Huang He was calling to inquire about what happened last night.

"Secretary Huang, I already coordinated with Dayu County last night and transferred Hai Bin to another location for isolated investigation.

I also met his core confidant Bao Wenlong; Bao Wenlong confessed to Hai Bin's criminal acts and provided a lot of evidence.

For years, whenever Hai Bin encountered competitors, he would use despicable means, killing people and seizing their property, stopping at nothing.

After incidents occurred, he would use his own social resources to smooth things over, seriously involving organized crime and showing no regard for the law, causing a terrible impact."

Huang He's tone was serious. "Thank you for your hard work on this trip."

Tao Guangyi hurriedly said, "Dayu County did a lot of foundational work; their materials are very detailed, and the evidence is very sufficient."

Huang He nodded. "Complete a preliminary report on this case as soon as possible."

Tao Guangyi knew this material was for reporting to Secretary Guo.

"Alright, I will compile it as soon as possible."

He hung up on Tao Guangyi.

The landline rang.

Huang He answered the phone, and the voice of Vice Provincial Governor Hai came through.

"Secretary Huang, are you free right now?"

"I am."

"I'll come over right away."

"Alright, I'll wait for you."

About half an hour later, Vice Provincial Governor Hai knocked on the door of Huang He's office.

Generally speaking, no one would take the initiative to knock on the door of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary.

This was a bad signal that would invite gossip.

However, Vice Provincial Governor Hai still came.

One could imagine he had done a lot of mental preparation.

Huang He poured a cup of hot tea for Vice Provincial Governor Hai.

Vice Provincial Governor Hai took the teacup and said thank you.

After taking a sip of tea, Vice Provincial Governor Hai said softly, "Secretary Huang, I have come to you to voluntarily admit my mistakes."

A look of surprise appeared in Huang He's eyes, and he immediately sighed, "Is it because of the matter regarding Hai Bin?"

Vice Provincial Governor Hai sighed slightly, "This nephew of mine has been pampered since he was a child, and his parents did not raise him well. After studying abroad for a few years and returning, I thought he had changed a lot, but I didn't expect that he had been hiding so many bad deeds from me behind my back."

"I called the comrades at the Provincial Public Security Department last night, demanding they arrest him and investigate all the mistakes he has committed over these years."

"I didn't expect that the comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection would be one step ahead and prepared."

Huang He sneered inwardly; Vice Provincial Governor Hai was indeed cunning and calculating.

Originally intending to cover things up, he had now changed his tune to one of sacrificing his own kin for the sake of justice.

"Our investigation into Jinjun Company has been going on for a long time. Yesterday, we received a key lead that an attempted murder case occurred in Yanzhou, which is related to Hai Bin's instigation, which is why we launched the operation immediately." Huang He sighed, "Regarding the issues with Hai Bin, I had already reminded you before."

Vice Provincial Governor Hai said in a deep voice, "I still have an understanding of Hai Bin; he is occasionally impulsive in his actions, but he wouldn't dare to go as far as murder."

Huang He understood Vice Provincial Governor Hai's intentions.

Vice Provincial Governor Hai wanted to use a posture of admitting defeat to trade for lenient treatment for Hai Bin.

"You still don't know your nephew well enough. According to the leads and evidence we have grasped, he must be held responsible for at least three homicide cases." Huang He did not give Vice Provincial Governor Hai any room to maneuver.

Vice Provincial Governor Hai sighed, "If there is evidence to confirm the murder, I certainly will not protect him. But I hope that the matter will be investigated thoroughly."

Huang He nodded slightly, "Mm, it will certainly be handled as an ironclad case."

Vice Provincial Governor Hai slowly stood up, "I know you are very busy, so I won't disturb you any further."

"Very well. If there are any developments, I will report them to you."

Huang He stood up and walked Vice Provincial Governor Hai to the door.

"Please stay, no need to see me out!"

"Take care!"