Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 133 The Female Leader's Selfish Motives

Upon hearing this, Wang Xingxing's face turned ashen.

Previously, she still harbored the illusion that even if the villa was confiscated, the bankbooks and cash in the secret room could be moved to a safe place as soon as possible, so that she and her son could live a life free from financial worries.

This is really all over!

Wu Zhiyuan followed Ding Yiyi to the basement.

An ordinary-looking locker was moved aside, revealing a carefully disguised hidden door behind it.

Opening the hidden door reveals a small but crammed secret room.

Inside were bundles of cash, a golden Buddha statue, and in the document bag were property deeds and bankbooks.

He has over ten million in savings accounts, over two million in cash, and two property ownership certificates, all in Jiangzhou.

The bankbook and property certificate are both in Wang Xingxing's name.

It's clear that Chen Zhenglei dotes on his young wife, Wang Xingxing, perhaps because she gave birth to his son.

These assets were left to Wang Xingxing rather than to his son.

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Municipal Anti-Corruption Education Center.

Lin Xue came in person, firstly to visit the comrades in the special task force, and secondly to learn about the progress of Chen Zhenglei's case.

Ding Yiyi gave a report on behalf of the special task force.

After listening to the report, Lin Xue first fully affirmed the recent work of the task force, and then put forward requirements: "Next, we must intensify the interrogation of Chen Zhenglei, form strong interrogation pressure and policy offensive, trace back to the source and thoroughly investigate the protective umbrella; extend downwards to expand the results, and realize the transformation from investigating individual cases to uncovering a whole network of cases..."

After visiting all the members of the task force, Lin Xue kept Ding Yiyi and Wu Zhiyuan behind.

When there are many people, they use clichés and talk about macro-level issues.

When there are fewer people, there are fewer concerns: "Comrade Yi, Zhiyuan, since Chen Zhenglei was detained, my phone has been ringing off the hook with calls pleading for his life."

To be honest, in any case, there will be people pleading for leniency. But in the Chen Zhenglei case, the sheer number of people pleading for leniency was unexpected.

Sang Jiaquan approached me more than once, Ai Kun had a talk with me, and even my former boss called to plead for my life.

But without exception, I stood my ground. There is no room for leniency towards corrupt officials.

Otherwise, I'd be letting down my nicknames, "Extinction Master" and "Black Widow!"

Lin Xue's gaze fell on Wu Zhiyuan, and she continued, "Zhiyuan, you are in charge of the interrogation. Interrogation is not only a contest of skills, but also a battle of psychology and will."

We must make good use of the new evidence we have just obtained to shatter his illusions…

Wu Zhiyuan stated, "Secretary Lin, I will handle the situation carefully and appropriately."

Wu Zhiyuan interrogated Chen Zhenglei once again.

Several days passed, and Chen Zhenglei became listless, with much more gray hair, looking as if he had aged more than ten years.

Many officials initially resisted after being detained, but after a few days, most of them chose to confess. This was not because the disciplinary committee used any special methods, but because their will gradually wore down.

Wu Zhiyuan asked coldly, "Chen Zhenglei, have you thought this through these past few days?"

Chen Zhenglei made a final attempt: "Director Wu, I have nothing to say. I've been wronged; I've been framed and falsely accused by someone with ulterior motives!"

Wu Zhiyuan began playing the video of the search of Wang Xingxing's luxury villa.

The video not only showed Wang Xingxing collapsing to the ground and Sun Li beating her chest in frustration, but also showed the underground secret room being searched and Wang Xingxing's confession.

Chen Zhenglei hung his head, like a defeated rooster.

Wu Zhiyuan pressed his advantage: "You have painstakingly cultivated an image of integrity for so many years, but in reality you are greedy by nature."

He preached integrity on stage, but accepted huge bribes off stage; he had a virtuous wife at home, but kept a mistress outside, and even had illegitimate children.

Chen Zhenglei, you are a complete two-faced person. Do you think you have lived up to the organization's expectations for you? Do you think you have lived up to the more than 20 years of marriage you shared with Teacher Sun?

Your only way out now is to recognize the situation, thoroughly confess your problems, actively return the stolen goods, report and expose others, and strive for a major meritorious service.

This is the last thing you can do for yourself and for your young son!

You think someone will protect you? Let me tell you the truth: there are indeed people trying to plead for you, like Vice Mayor Sang Jiaquan, but Secretary Lin firmly rejected their suggestions. Sang Jiaquan is now in dire straits, barely able to save himself.

Chen Zhenglei slumped in his chair, completely broken, and pleaded, "Give me a cigarette, give me some time, let me think, where to begin..."

After finishing a cigarette, Chen Zhenglei began to confess his crimes.

He also addressed some issues that Wu Zhiyuan had not yet grasped.

He also confessed to his business dealings with Sang Jiaquan.

For a long time, he was Sang Jiaquan's subordinate and confidant.

In recent years, he has given Sang Jiaquan more than one million yuan.

Moreover, in order to gain merit, Chen Zhenglei also confessed to the problems of Sang Jiaquan abusing his power for personal gain and colluding with businessmen.

The interrogation ended after 8 p.m.

Wu Zhiyuan sent Lin Xue a message, briefly explaining the situation.

Lin Xue quickly replied: Zhiyuan, I'm in the dormitory. Come over here. I want to hear the report in person, especially the clues about the Sang family.

Wu Zhiyuan replied: Okay.

Lin Xue added: "Come over by yourself. If you have time, give me a neck massage, the usual."

Lin Xue didn't specify what the "old rules" were, but Wu Zhiyuan could roughly guess that it meant not to be discovered by acquaintances, since gossip can be a powerful force.

Lin Xue, still wearing her pink pajamas, smiled and asked, "Zhiyuan, did anyone see you come here?"

"No," Wu Zhiyuan shook his head.

After gesturing for Wu Zhiyuan to sit down, Lin Xue said, "Zhiyuan, I've briefly looked at the news. Could you tell me the details, especially regarding the clues about Sang Jiaquan?"

Wu Zhiyuan gave a general account of what Chen Zhenglei had told him.

"Zhiyuan, I plan to go to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection soon to report to the main leaders in person."

Sang Jiaquan is a deputy director-level official. We have no authority to file a case against him, but that does not mean we have no authority to provide the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection with solid clues and evidence.

The details regarding Sang Jiaquan need to be verified repeatedly to form a solid chain of evidence.

We need to provide the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection with a substantial and impactful report.

"Secretary Lin, I will get started on this tomorrow."

"Zhiyuan, the reason why I want to bring down the Sang family is mainly out of public interest, because it is my duty to fight corruption."

However, to be honest, I also have my own selfish motives.

"Self-interest?" Wu Zhiyuan was slightly taken aback.

In fact, everyone has selfish motives.

"Yes, you said last time that the disappearance of your ex-girlfriend Su Taohong was closely related to the Sang family father and son. These are just suspicions, without evidence, or rather, without strong evidence. After the police opened a case, it was impossible for them to arrest the Sang family father and son without evidence. Besides, Sang Jiaquan is not an ordinary person."

If the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection detains Sang Jiaquan, it will inevitably involve issues related to his lifestyle, and the truth behind Su Taohong's disappearance may very well come to light.

After the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection files a case, I will recommend you to the special task force. This way, you can both verify the clues about the Sang family's treasure pavilion and investigate the mystery of Su Taohong's disappearance..."

Lin Xue's intentions were good, and Wu Zhiyuan thanked her.

"Zhiyuan, my back aches, can you give me a back massage?" Lin Xue stretched. "Come to my bedroom."