Chapter 383: Chapter 372: The Gift Delivered to the Door (First Update, Asking for Monthly Tickets)_2
After a while, Zhang Chunfeng nodded and said, “I knew it, I knew that bitch was having an affair with that old geezer.”

Hearing this, Wen Shiming and Dai Yong looked at each other, and a glimmer of joy flashed in their eyes. The more Zhang Chunfeng showed her hatred, the more likely Chen Le’s strategy would succeed.

Then, Wen Shiming opened his mouth and said, “Sister, just calm down a bit. According to Liu Ximei’s account, Director Wu has purchased a property in Xiliang District for her, she has got a city household registration, and gave her a significant amount of cash. Were you aware of this? According to our investigation, Director Wu’s salary is insufficient to shoulder such expenses. Sister Zhang, we came here today to save Director Wu. As his wife, you wouldn’t want to see him being deceived by a woman and walking down a path of no return, right?”

Zhang Chunfeng has always been a woman who does not have extensive worldly experience. Usually, Wu Aijun dislikes taking her out as he is afraid of being embarrassed by her clumsiness.

At this moment, being frightened by Wen Shiming’s and Dai Yong’s good cop bad cop routine, Zhang Chunfeng became flustered. She grabbed Wen Shiming and said, “Officer, you must save my husband. He was bewitched by that bitch and did something against the party and the state. I assure you, I will cooperate with the government fully to obtain a lenient treatment. Please wait for me.”

Then, Zhang Chunfeng went into her bedroom and came out moments later with a safe box, placing it by the doorway. She said, “Officer, this is what he kept at home for our daughter’s study abroad. I knew the money wasn’t gotten through honest means, so I never dared to use it. You guys take it, this can be his way of making amends.”

Joy! Nothing could describe the feeling of Wen Shiming and Dai Yong at this moment but joy. Wen Shiming didn’t expect the matter to proceed so smoothly. It felt like a windfall. Wen Shiming also nodded seriously and said, “Sister Zhang, rest assured. Once the matter of Director Wu is investigated thoroughly, he will be promptly released. Don’t worry.”

As soon as they left Wu Aijun’s house, Wen Shiming immediately said, “Let’s go, Dai, let’s go back to the bureau and bring good news to Chen.”

On the other hand, Chen Le was reporting this case to Nie Zhenbang at his house, and suddenly received a call from Wen Shiming. Upon hearing that Wu Aijun’s wife had turned over a batch of illicit money, Chen Le immediately told Nie Zhenbang the news. Hearing this, the anxiety in Nie Zhenbang’s heart was relieved. At this point, the big picture was settled.

The next day

As soon as Nie Zhenbang started work, he received a call from the Secretary General of the Municipal Party Committee, Hu Youquan, announcing an urgent meeting in the Municipal Party Committee’s conference room later that morning.

Nie Zhenbang had just stepped in when Fan Changsheng walked in behind him and sat directly in the main seat. With a poker face, Fan Changsheng slowly said, “Comrades, the main reason I called everyone here at such short notice is something crucial.”

Then, Fan Changsheng’s gaze shifted to Nie Zhenbang on his side, and he continued, “Yesterday evening, Chief Chen Le of the Municipal Public Security Bureau suddenly arrested Director Wu Aijun of the Spinning Factory.”

At this point, Fan Changsheng paused and suddenly raised his voice, slamming the table, “What is going on? Does Chen Le still want to be the bureau chief? Wu Aijun is a county and department-level official, although he belongs to an enterprise, his rank is equivalent to a full division level, and he’s a representative of the Municipal People’s Congress. There was no communication or report prior to his arrest, and the normal procedures of the standing committee of the Municipal People’s Congress were not followed. What is this? Is it retaliation? Is there no sense of organizational discipline and party principles? Does Chen Le still respect the Municipal Party Committee? I suggest that such a person should be severely dealt with and asked to make a written self-criticism, and should be given a serious party disciplinary sanction.”

Making a written self-criticism wouldn’t be too bad. However, as a party member, a severe party disciplinary sanction is quite terrifying. A severe sanction is equivalent to adding a black mark to one’s career, which can greatly impact one’s promotion.

“Secretary Fan, let me say a few words,” Nie Zhenbang suddenly interjected.

Looking at Nie Zhenbang, a trace of triumph flashed across Fan Changsheng’s face. He was not afraid of Nie Zhenbang speaking out; the more he spoke, the more he could set back Nie Zhenbang.

Nie Zhenbang looked around, then slowly said, “Comrades, Secretary Fan, ladies and gentlemen, even if Secretary Fan hadn’t mentioned it earlier, I also have a matter to report. Yesterday, the Municipal Public Security Bureau conducted a citywide search. At that time, Mr. Wu Aijun was caught having a relationship with an unknown woman. This woman was not Mr. Wu’s wife, so Chief Chen took Mr. Wu to the Municipal Bureau. Last night, Wu Aijun’s wife brought a safe box to the Municipal Bureau. According to the statistics, the box contained RMB 300,000 and USD 40,000. Given the unclear origin of such large amounts of money, I suggest that the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection set up a special task force to conduct a detailed interrogation of Mr. Wu.”

This matter was completely unexpected for Fan Changsheng and others. They had not anticipated this turn of events. Nie Zhenbang’s move proved to be a surprise attack. Fan Changsheng was stunned momentarily by the sudden development and was at a loss for words.

After a moment of silence, Fan Changsheng waved his hand, “If that’s the case, I too advise the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to urgently intervene and investigate. However, Chen Le, for violating organizational discipline and acting without the consent of the Municipal People’s Congress, must bear the responsibility. Let’s spare him the severe disciplinary action, but I suggest that comrade Chen Le make a written self-criticism to the Municipal Party Committee. Meeting adjourned.”

At this moment, Fan Changsheng was on the defensive. He urgently needed to understand the entire situation. Continuing the meeting would serve no purpose. It would only make Nie Zhenbang look more pleased.

Fan Changsheng walked out with his hands clasped behind his back, and the other members of the Standing Committee also left one after another. As Nie Zhenbang walked out of the Municipal Party Committee meeting room and was just about to cross the overpass, a voice called out from behind, “Mayor Nie, please wait a moment.”

Nie Zhenbang turned around at the sound of the voice to see a smiling Huang Junshan, the Minister of the Municipal Organization Department. He couldn’t help but laugh inwardly. It seemed like Huang Junshan was seeking compromise.

Nie Zhenbang had long suspected that there was something going on between Wu Aijun and Huang Junshan. When Wu Aijun visited Huang Junshan, Nie Zhenbang already had some suspicions. Later, Huang Junshan obstructing the investigation of Qingfang City further confirmed his suspicions. Now, Huang Junshan’s performance solidified his belief. After a moment’s thought, Nie Zhenbang’s face also broke into a smile, “Minister Huang, do you need something?”

At this moment, Huang Junshan’s demeanor was quite humble, and he was wearing a warm smile on his face. He nodded slightly and said, “Mayor Nie, is now a good time? I have an important task that I would like to report to you and seek your opinion.”

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