Chapter 835

Xu Xiaoguang? Huge waves churned in Su Xinghui's mind. It seemed that he had been targeted because of the vegetable wholesale market project after all. Who told him to be classmates with Xu Xiaoguang? This matter was already suspicious, and to ensure that this project would not have any loopholes, Su Xinghui did not let the other deputy town heads intervene in the project bidding process.

Of course, the bidding process for this project was still very open and fair. Because the Haimin Construction Company had early preparations and their own strength was also very strong, they won the bid very smoothly. Thinking of this, his heart settled.

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Yes, Xu Xiaoguang and I are classmates."

Li Quanhuan said, "Then, during the process of the Xu family's Haimin Construction Company participating in the bidding for the Pengjiawanzhen vegetable wholesale market project, were there any violations of regulations?"

Su Xinghui said, "Regarding the bidding for the vegetable wholesale market project, the process was fair, open, and just. There are records in the memorandum, and the bid documents of the several construction companies that participated in the bidding are also well preserved. The final determination of the winning bidder was not my decision alone; it was decided by the town government leadership team, and there are meeting minutes. You are welcome to investigate."

Shi Yuanliang had been taking notes, and at this time, he also spoke up: "Comrade Su Xinghui, according to our investigation, your family bought several storefronts last year on the commercial street developed by the Hongtu Real Estate Development Company, in which the Haimin Construction Company holds shares. Is this true?"

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Yes."

Shi Yuanliang said, "But according to our investigation, the price of these storefronts adds up to nearly 100,000 yuan. With your family's income, it is impossible to have this amount of money. So I want to ask you, where did the money you used to buy the storefronts come from?"

Su Xinghui said, "My money came from selling paintings."

Shi Yuanliang and Li Quanhuan looked at each other and asked again, "Selling paintings? Selling what kind of paintings?"

Su Xinghui then told the two about the process of meeting Joao and Joao buying his paintings several times, saying, "I sold paintings three times in total, and sold them for a total of 380,000 yuan. Buying these few storefronts is nothing, right?"

Shi Yuanliang and Li Quanhuan looked at each other in dismay. They were both shocked. 380,000! If Su Xinghui really had so much money, then what did buying a few storefronts count for? And why would he accept benefits from others on this project? As long as he had this 380,000, everything was easy to explain.

However, they were also a little skeptical. What kind of paintings could sell for so much money? Was there any trickery in this selling of paintings?

It was no wonder they hadn't seen the world; the figure of 380,000 was simply too large in this era, it was practically an astronomical figure! Their lifetime wages didn't even add up to that much.

Shi Yuanliang said, "Do you have any proof of your painting sales? Why would that Frenchman spend so much money to buy your paintings?"

Su Xinghui said, "Many people in the Meng Hu Ling Township government know about the first two times I sold paintings, especially Comrade Dong Jianshu, the township party secretary, who knows very clearly. The third time I sold paintings was in Pengjiawanzhen, and Comrade Qi Jian, the town party secretary, can prove it for me. Moreover, I have paid taxes on the income from these three painting sales according to regulations. I have tax payment certificates, and the contracts with Mr. Joao are all kept by my mother. As for why Mr. Joao spent so much money to buy my paintings..."

After a pause, Su Xinghui said, "Mr. Joao was introduced to me by Deputy Director Li of the Jiangnan District Crafts Store. He opened a gallery in Paris, France, and specializes in art trading. Buying paintings is his main business. As for why he spent so much money to buy my paintings? It must be because he thinks I paint well."

Shi Yuanliang said, "Do you paint well? Is there any proof?"

Su Xinghui said, "Last May, my paintings participated in the Provincial Reform and Opening-up Economic Construction Achievement Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition. At that time, the 'Hudong Daily' reported on it. Later, my paintings participated in provincial art exhibitions twice, and several of my paintings were collected by the Provincial Art Academy. I am now a member of the Provincial Artists Association. Can these serve as proof?"

Li and Shi looked at each other again. Li Quanhuan said, "Okay, Comrade Su Xinghui, we have recorded the situation you described. Take a look, and if you have no questions about our records, please sign to confirm."

Su Xinghui looked at the record and nodded, then signed it.

Li Quanhuan said, "Comrade Su Xinghui, please prepare all the evidence you mentioned just now. We will continue to verify with relevant comrades. During this period, please do not leave Pengjiawanzhen. We may come to verify some situations with you at any time."

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "I understand."

Li Quanhuan signaled that Su Xinghui could leave. Su Xinghui left the conference room, returned to his office, closed the door, leaned back in his chair, and began to think about the Commission for Discipline Inspection coming to verify the situation this time.

This time the Commission for Discipline Inspection came to verify the situation, not to investigate it. There is a difference; verification is not as serious as an investigation. If an investigation were used, it would mean that the Commission for Discipline Inspection had already grasped considerable evidence. If it is only verification, it is just because they received a report letter and wanted to ask about the issues reported in the letter.

However, generally, this kind of anonymous report letter would not be taken seriously by the Commission for Discipline Inspection, especially since the county secretary and county head were both people who supported Su Xinghui. This kind of anonymous report letter would usually be thrown aside. Otherwise, if every anonymous report letter were investigated, would the Commission for Discipline Inspection be able to handle it?

The fact that the Commission for Discipline Inspection came to verify the situation this time revealed something strange behind it.

Su Xinghui thought again, who exactly wrote this report letter? And that letter written to Lu Xiaoya, they must have been written by the same person.

Thinking of this, Su Xinghui shook his head and drove this thought out of his mind. There were too many people who could have written this report letter. What was the use of thinking too much? It would only disturb his thoughts in vain.

The people from the Commission for Discipline Inspection left that afternoon. After they left, Qi Jian came to Su Xinghui's office. He smiled and said to Su Xinghui, "Comrade Xinghui, the comrades from the Commission for Discipline Inspection also verified the situation with me. Don't worry, I truthfully told them about your painting sales, and about the construction of the vegetable wholesale market, I also said that this was a joint decision of our town party committee and town government."

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Thank you, Secretary."

Qi Jian said, "Comrade Xinghui, don't have any psychological pressure. I told the comrades from the Commission for Discipline Inspection that you work very well in Pengjiawanzhen, and your style is upright, clean, and honest. This is something everyone can see. You should continue to work as usual, don't let this matter delay your work. I believe the organization will definitely be able to investigate this matter clearly."

Su Xinghui said, "Don't worry, Secretary, I won't let this matter delay my work."

Qi Jian stood up, patted Su Xinghui on the shoulder, and walked out with a smile.