Chapter 579: Filing a Complaint

Secretary Liu suddenly thought of something and asked, "Could it be that this matter of you wanting to borrow money is a smoke grenade?"

He Yuzhu gave a malicious "hehe" laugh: "If I guess correctly, Deputy Director Zhang will definitely pin a label on me about having overseas connections, or even being a traitor. He will also say that the equipment I bought is all second-hand and passing off inferior goods as quality ones. If he gets even more shameless, he will say that the equipment I handled consists of defective products that foreign countries intentionally targeted us with..."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Liu immediately broke out in a cold sweat and frowned, saying: "Deputy Director Zhang shouldn't do something like that, right!"

"I don't want to think of others so badly either, but I have to be on guard. They aren't stupid; they must have studied our affairs in Guangdong Province and are afraid we will replicate the experience there, and even more afraid that I will implement a practice that recognizes only efficiency and ignores personal ties!"

"When did you come up with this set of scientific oil extraction methods?" Secretary Liu asked straightforwardly.

"I had already thought of it when I promised you. However, without Man Yatou, I wouldn't have been able to calculate it, but fortunately, I already have the train of thought. Actually, in Sisha, oil wells producing 200,000 tons of oil a year are not uncommon..."

Secretary Liu widened his eyes: "Is what you said true?"

He Yuzhu nodded.

In his past life, he had heard that there was once a well in the Moxigewan that could produce tens of millions of tons of crude oil a year!

Secretary Liu said: "Since that's the case, I will hurry and report your plan."

He Yuzhu shook his head: "You wait a moment. I am certain that Deputy Director Zhang will definitely go to the Ministry to report me. Only after the Investigation Team comes over and verifies that I have no other problems, and then the plan is reported to the Ministry, can I openly and honestly become this Executive Deputy Director. Otherwise, they will definitely find a bunch of excuses again, saying that for the sake of this official position, I had a good method but didn't say it!"

Secretary Liu patted He Yuzhu's shoulder hard: "Little He, you are a sincere person! It's just that when I think about how you have sacrificed so much and there are still people who suspect you, I feel bad in my heart for pulling you into this whirlpool of power struggles."

He Yuzhu shook his head indifferently: "Please don't think that way; I don't care."

"Good, we will just wait for those Investigation Teams to come!" Secretary Liu left happily.

Man Yatou asked with a face full of joy: "Brother Zhuzi, have we already succeeded?"

He Yuzhu shook his head: "For this next period of time, we must carefully survey the locations of high-yield oil wells. That is hard work; we have to stay in the wilderness every day."

"I'm not afraid; as long as I can work with you, I am very happy!" Man Yatou said with sparkling eyes.

He Yuzhu sighed: "This place is just a hen that lays golden eggs; everyone wants to get a piece of the action, and you can never expect it to be peaceful."

Early the next morning, Deputy Director Zhang asked for leave and left the base.

Three days later, in the evening, Si Jiu Cheng.

An inconspicuous Jeep stopped in front of a small building in the Buwei Dayuan.

Deputy Director Zhang climbed out of the car, carrying a bulging bag in his hand, looked around, and then walked quickly forward to knock on the door.

The person who opened the door was Secretary-General Chen; his hair was a bit sparse but combed meticulously. Seeing the visitor, he was a bit surprised: "Xiao Zhang, why have you come back?"

"Something happened at the base, and I want to report to you in person."

In the living room, Secretary-General Chen pushed a cup of jasmine tea toward Deputy Director Zhang. "Xiao Zhang, I have told you many times, don't bring things when you come to see me; it has a bad influence if people see it."

Deputy Director Zhang apologized with a smile: "Old leader, it's really nothing good! Just some dried roe deer meat, dried fish, wood ear mushrooms, and an old ginseng; they are all things from the mountains, not worth much, not worth much!"

"Speak, why aren't you working properly over there and instead ran back here?" Secretary-General Chen asked while crossing his legs.

The smile on Deputy Director Zhang's face stiffened for a moment, then he immediately put on an indignant look: "Old leader, I came back to file a complaint!"

"File a complaint?" Secretary-General Chen didn't even lift his eyelids. "Against whom?"

"Director Liu!" After Deputy Director Zhang finished speaking, he felt it was inappropriate and hurriedly changed his words. "No, I am not complaining about Director Liu; I am complaining about a person Director Liu employed! A kid named He Yuzhu! That brat is in his early twenties and is wildly arrogant..."

Secretary-General Chen was silent for a long while before he said: "Yesterday at the meeting, this matter was already discussed. The Minister is very supportive of this person; of course, there are also those who oppose it, and it hasn't been decided at the meeting yet. Soon, an Investigation Team will be sent over."

Deputy Director Zhang was stunned, his eyes suddenly going blank: "That means this matter is already set in stone?"

"Just about." Secretary-General Chen nodded. "I have looked at He Yuzhu's materials. That industrial zone in Guangdong Province was built by him single-handedly, and now it can generate 30 million US dollars in foreign exchange for the country every year; it's very impressive."

Deputy Director Zhang said urgently: "Old leader, this kid has huge problems! He said at the meeting that he wants to borrow a large amount of money from overseas! What is the nature of this? I suspect he has overseas connections and might even have ties to spies!"

Secretary-General Chen's teacup stopped in mid-air, his eyes flickering slightly.

As soon as Deputy Director Zhang saw that Secretary-General Chen had listened, he hurriedly quickened his speech: "Also! His lifestyle is corrupt; he cooks his own private meals every day. He also messes around with male-female relationships and engages in nepotism; a female section chief from a county Water Conservancy Bureau was promoted to the department level by him in just a few months..."

Secretary-General Chen took off his glasses while listening and wiped them with a cloth. After he finished speaking, he slowly said: "You can't topple him with just a few rumors. You know what kind of relationship he has with Director Liu, don't you? Besides, if you report him for getting money from overseas, it's equivalent to reporting Director Liu. If these words spread, can you afford the consequences?"

Fine sweat beaded on Deputy Director Zhang's forehead, but he was unwilling to give up and stiffened his neck, saying: "Then... then the matter of the male-female relationship, that can at least be investigated, right?"

Secretary-General Chen shook his head and sighed: "Your statement itself has loopholes. The one who promoted that woman wasn't him; it was Director Liu. What are you going to investigate? Investigate why Director Liu listens to him?"

Deputy Director Zhang still wouldn't give up: "Right! He said he could make the Oilfield produce 3 million tons of oil a year! Old leader, isn't this nonsense? He is just bragging to cheat his way into power! I wouldn't believe he could do it even if I died!"

Secretary-General Chen was silent for even longer this time, and only after a while did he say: "3 million tons... this goal is indeed too aggressive. I will mention it to the Minister."

Deputy Director Zhang nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, yes, you must mention it! You must let the higher-ups know what kind of character this kid has!"

Secretary-General Chen picked up his teacup, which was a sign to see the guest out.

"As for his corrupt lifestyle, it can also be investigated, but it won't be very effective. I have guests today, so I won't keep you. Come back again the day after tomorrow; by then, the higher-ups should have a decision," Secretary-General Chen said.

Deputy Director Zhang walked out the front door happily, cursing bitterly in his mouth: "He Yuzhu, you just wait!"