The looming storm gathering strength around the tower!
The seemingly calm Wucheng County erupted into chaos as County Magistrate Zhou didn't return from a meeting.
Since County Magistrate Zhou was attending a regular meeting in the city, having Madam Zhou call to inquire was undoubtedly the best approach.
When Madam Zhou called the municipal Party committee, she was told the meeting was still ongoing, which dispelled the suspicions of Qin Ming and Zhao Tingshen, allowing them to breathe a sigh of relief.
As for the issue of the phone being turned off, it was explained away as necessary for the meeting, and due to confidentiality principles, the phone would remain off, thus misleading Madam Zhou.
Since yesterday, when Zhou Banghuai was suddenly taken away, the city's disciplinary inspection committee immediately launched an investigation into him. However, this County Magistrate Zhou is a tough nut, refusing to open his mouth.
Particularly concerning his two accounts used for amassing wealth—one was a relative from his wife's family, which he used, and the other was from a countryside cousin.
These two accounts received substantial sums, which he secretly transferred out in batches without depositing into his account.
This was just the bribes he received through accounts, not to mention the cash, gold bars, and luxury goods he actually received.
Though he is quite cunning, the city's disciplinary inspection committee is not to be trifled with and can still find clues through the flow of funds.
The current issue is that a relative from Madam Zhou's family has also been implicated, and Madam Zhou certainly can't escape either.
The city's disciplinary inspection committee even asked Madam Zhou to bring some change of clothes for Zhou Banghuai to the city, and unexpectedly, after bringing them, she was immediately detained and subjected to investigation.
Madam Zhou, unlike that old fox Zhou Banghuai, quickly became a breakthrough point for the city's disciplinary inspection committee.
The most critical piece of information from Madam Zhou is that Zhou Banghuai colluded with Qin Ming and Zhao Tingshen, indicating there are definitely problems.
Among the materials sent by Lin Hao, some were from Shen Sihai's computer, which also involved Qin Ming and Zhao Tingshen, and the city's disciplinary inspection committee was originally planning to deal with them.
Now, Madam Zhou's confession also indirectly proves issues with Qin Ming and Zhao Tingshen, so the committee immediately included them in the Zhou Banghuai case.
The committee secretary Hu Tai reported the latest developments and situation to Cao Zhenhao, and the municipal Party committee and government immediately agreed to take action.
The municipal Party committee and government immediately notified Qin Ming and Zhao Tingshen to attend an afternoon meeting in the city, preparing to secretly detain them for investigation.
After finishing the meeting, Lin Hao returned to the office, organized the meeting minutes, then sent them to Li Jingyi, and only then went for lunch.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, the Zhi Xing Group people, led by Yu Peishan, arrived punctually at the National Development and Reform Commission's conference room.
"President Yu, welcome, welcome!" Lin Hao greeted with a smile.
"Director Lin, we've come to disturb you again." Yu Peishan stepped forward slowly, proactively extending her hand.
Lin Hao shook her delicate hand, smiling, "President Yu, serving enterprises well is our duty, how can it be considered a disturbance?"
"Director Lin, this is our Zhi Xing Group's Deputy General Manager, Du Yumeng." Yu Peishan slightly turned, and a stunning beauty emerged from behind.
Lin Hao took a closer look and instantly recognized this young beauty as Chairman Guo's mistress, Du Yumeng.
She wore a white dress, with a well-tailored waist, and her slim, graceful figure, along with her prominent bust, was indeed quite attractive.
Unexpectedly, after just a few days, this mistress has turned into the Deputy General Manager of Zhi Xing Group, which was also a great surprise to him.
While he was slightly dazed, Du Yumeng smiled, extended her hand and said, "Director Lin, a pleasure to meet you!"
"President Du, welcome, welcome!" Lin Hao smiled as he shook her soft, delicate hand, feeling a stir in his heart.
One must admit, this Du Yumeng is truly young and beautiful, with a touch of charming allure, making her the epitome of earthly beauty.
No wonder she could captivate Chairman Guo so thoroughly, allowing her to directly assume the position of Deputy General Manager.
However, in this instant, Lin Hao sensed a different vibe.
After everyone sat down in the conference room, Lin Hao, as the Director, started the meeting.
"Respected President Du, President Yu, and leaders of Zhi Xing Group, welcome to Wucheng County," Lin Hao said, clapping to welcome them, and everyone followed suit with applause.
When the applause subsided, Lin Hao looked at Vice President Du and President Yu, and said with a smile, "We are straightforward here, so I wonder if you are facing any difficulties this time? If there are any, please mention them, and our government will try our best to help resolve them, working together to ensure the success of the new energy battery project. Our National Development and Reform Commission will also devote itself to serving all major enterprises..."
As the Deputy General Manager of the group, Du Yumeng naturally took the lead over Project Director Yu Peishan in speaking.
"Director Lin, to be honest, our group has encountered some issues. As you know, our headquarters is in Wuning City, and we originally planned to handle the new energy project through a branch office. However, now the Wuning City Government demands that we manage the new energy project through a project department..." Du Yumeng paused slightly here, seemingly waiting to see Lin Hao's reaction.
Hearing her speak, Lin Hao couldn't help but feel alarmed, but he maintained a smile and nodded slightly, indicating for her to continue.
"Director Lin, I understand that you discussed with President Yu about operating through a branch office, with the tax revenue going to Wucheng County. However, now the City Government is pressuring us, and we are helpless, so we hope Director Lin can understand our predicament." Du Yumeng continued with a smile.
Li Jingyi had previously made it clear to Zhi Xing Group that the only requirement was that the tax revenue should benefit Wucheng County, as this would boost the county's economic output and be counted as part of the county's achievements.
When Lin Hao previously negotiated with Yu Peishan, she agreed wholeheartedly, and it's certain Chairman Guo was aware as well.
Now, allocating a part of the new energy battery project to them, only to divert the tax revenue back to Wuning City, would certainly leave Wucheng County out of the equation.
This was equivalent to burning bridges after crossing the river!
Even more outrageous was Zhi Xing Group leveraging the City's government authority to pressure them, which was truly infuriating.
The few participants from the National Development and Reform Committee present suddenly looked upset, especially Deputy Director Wei Lianggui who interjected, "President Du, what you are doing is difficult for us to explain to the county committee and government!"
"Director Wei, we also understand the difficulty of this matter, but please rest assured that we will complete the new energy battery project, and I will personally station here," Du Yumeng said with a smile.
"You will personally station here? What about President Yu?" Lin Hao couldn't help but glance at Yu Peishan.