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Chapter 84 has a very serious problem.

"Aside from the normal commission, are there any other agreements between the developers of those properties and our company?"

"Or, is there anything special about the clients who bought these houses?" Ji Fanyin asked tactfully, but her eyes were fixed on Erken.

Erken's forehead was sweating, and he nervously rubbed his hands together. Under Ji Fanyin's gentle but persistent gaze, he finally said in a low, quick voice, "Those houses—they're much more expensive than the ones next door, but the company tells us we have to promote them."

If a customer wants to take out a loan, they must go through a designated bank and guarantee company, which seems to involve extra fees.

Also, some customers paid a deposit but later changed their minds, and getting the deposit back was very difficult; it seemed like a lot was deducted from their account.

"What are the names of the designated bank and guarantee company? What is their relationship with the developer?" Ji Fanyin pressed.

"It's called—it's called New Asia Guarantee, and the bank is—it's a branch of the local city commercial bank. It seems—it seems the boss is the same person." Erken's voice grew softer and softer.

"Enough!" the accompanying store manager interrupted sharply. "Erken, don't talk nonsense! Manager Ji, he's new here, he doesn't know anything, he's just spouting nonsense!"

"Whether it's nonsense or not, we'll find out once we investigate." Ji Fanyin glanced coldly at the store manager, then turned to the operations supervisor who was following her and said, "Write down the names of the banks and guarantee companies he mentioned, as well as the names of those real estate developments."

Back at the branch office, Lu Chaoyang had already obtained some of the documents. A quick glance revealed a major problem.

The underwriting agreement with Xinjiang United Real Estate contains serious performance-based clauses and unlimited joint and several liability guarantees, posing an extremely high risk.

Financial records show that the branch office had large sums of money flowing to several shell companies associated with the developer's legal representative under the guise of prepaid commissions and channel fees.

"This is a typical case of transferring benefits and illegal financing," the deputy chief financial officer said with a grim face. "Using the company's reputation and cash flow to endorse and fund private related-party transactions."

If the property sales encounter problems, or the cash flow dries up, the company will be completely dragged down!

Lu Chaoyang looked at Ai Shan, whose face was grim, and asked, "President Ai, how do you explain these agreements and the flow of funds? Does President Han know about this?"

Ai Shan gritted his teeth and said, "These are all normal business collaborations! President Han—of course President Han knows! It's all for opening up the market!"

"Does opening up the market require illegal and irregular means?" Lu Chaoyang slammed his hand on the table, making teacups rattle. "Immediately freeze all branch office accounts and suspend all external payments and contract signings!"

Director Ji, notify headquarters and request the highest-level intervention from the group's legal and compliance departments. At the same time, prepare to report the case to the local economic crime investigation department!

He stared at Aishan and said, word by word, "You, and all the managers of the Muqi branch involved in these businesses, are suspended from duty and are under investigation from now on!"

No one may leave Urumqi without permission until the headquarters and judicial authorities reach their conclusions!

The storm descended upon this northwestern borderland in its most violent form. Han Mei, in the most remote and potentially corrupt corner of the north, was mercilessly exposed by Lu Chaoyang.

In Beijing, Han Mei had just finished dealing with a batch of urgent matters and was pondering how to make reforms that would satisfy headquarters without causing serious damage.

She thought to herself that Chang'an was her old base, and President Sun was sensible and should be able to handle things.

The emperor is far away in Muqi, and the local authorities in Aishan are local strongmen. The headquarters is unfamiliar with the area and may not be able to find anything.

Just then, both of her cell phones rang almost simultaneously.

One of the calls was from General Manager Sun, her voice trembling with fear and tears: "General Manager Han! It's terrible! General Manager Lu and his men caught us red-handed in Chang'an, and the scandal involving Sun XX's company has been exposed! They're even going to call the police! I—I've been taken into custody!"

The other call came from an unknown number, Aishan's voice urgent and desperate: "Sister Han! Headquarters is serious! They've checked the agreements and bank statements, they're going to freeze the accounts and call the police! I can't hold on anymore! You have to think of something!"

Han Mei felt a buzzing in her head, blood rushing to her head, and her vision blurring. Chang'an—Muqi—How could Lu Chaoyang act so quickly? So ruthlessly? This wasn't an inspection; this was an execution!

She forced herself to calm down, and with trembling hands, dialed Lei Guoliang's private cell phone. The phone rang for a long time before being answered.

"Grandpa!" Han Mei's voice was filled with unprecedented panic and grievance: "President Lu and the others—are they in Chang'an and Muqi? Isn't there some—misunderstanding?"

Mr. Sun and Aishan are both old brothers of mine who have made contributions to the company! Even if they made a small mistake, criticism and education and internal handling would have been enough. Why make such a big fuss as calling the police and suspending them?

What are the guys down here supposed to think? How are we supposed to keep the business going up north?

On the other end of the phone, Lei Guoliang remained silent. This silence made Han Mei more uneasy than any reprimand.

"Han Mei," Lei Guoliang finally spoke, his voice calm and utterly emotionless, yet carrying a chilling, penetrating power: "How long have you been with me?"

"Starting from—starting from the capital city—"

"I remember telling you in the capital what kind of money you could earn and what kind you couldn't, and what rules you had to follow," Lei Guoliang said slowly. "It seems the sandstorms up north are too strong, and you've forgotten."

Han Mei's heart trembled violently: "Grandpa, I—"

"Who is Sun XX from Chang'an to you? Are you really unaware of the guarantee companies in Muqi that are colluding with developers and the flow of funds?"

Lei Guoliang's voice suddenly turned stern: "Han Mei, what I need are generals who can expand my territory, not parasites who undermine my own power and create their own factions!"

"I didn't! Sir, I'm innocent! Those things were all done behind my back by my subordinates! I've always been loyal to you!"

Han Mei hurriedly defended herself, her voice even changing tone.

"Loyalty?" Lei Guoliang sneered, "Your loyalty is to let your relatives line their own pockets under the company's name? It's to condone your subordinates colluding with unscrupulous businessmen, using the company's assets to fill their bottomless pits, and dragging the company into a legal quagmire?"

Han Mei, your heart is too big; it's too big to contain rules and loyalty to the company!

These words were extremely heavy, like a hammer blow to Han Mei's heart. She knew that Lei Guoliang had obtained conclusive evidence and was genuinely enraged.

"Grandpa—I was wrong! I really know I was wrong!" Han Mei's voice was choked with sobs. "Please give me a chance. I will definitely clean up the mess in Chang'an and Muqi!"

I'll refund the money that's due, and I'll deal with the people who need to be dealt with! From now on, I promise to behave myself and obey headquarters' orders! Please, considering I haven't achieved anything great but I've still put in some effort, please trust me one more time!

There was another long silence on the other end of the phone. Han Mei could hear her heart pounding; every second felt like an eternity.

"The Lu family will handle the matters in Chang'an and Muqi cleanly. You, return to Shenzhen immediately," Lei Guoliang said finally, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "Your position as General Manager of the North China Region will be temporarily filled by someone sent from headquarters."

Come back and tell me everything in person, down to the last detail. If you explain it clearly, there might still be room for negotiation. If you don't—you know the consequences.

The call ended. The busy tone was like a cold knife, piercing Han Mei's eardrums.

She slumped into the executive chair, her body ice-cold, her shirt soaked with sweat. Back to Shenzhen? To explain things face-to-face? This wasn't a chance for negotiation; it was clearly the prelude to a verdict!

She could almost see the northern empire she had painstakingly built being gradually taken over and cleared out by headquarters.

And she, this former hero, may soon become a prisoner, or even—

Fear, resentment, anger, regret—a torrent of emotions churned and pounded within her. She suddenly grabbed the crystal ashtray from the table and smashed it against the opposite wall!

With a loud "bang!", crystal shards flew everywhere.

The secretary outside rushed in, startled. "Mr. Han! Are you alright?"

Han Mei's eyes were bloodshot, and she was panting heavily as she stared intently at the shards scattered on the ground, as if she could see her own precarious future.

She knew she had no way out. Either she obediently returned to Shenzhen, surrendering her power and accepting Lei Guoliang's fate, perhaps then she could retain some dignity and interests. Or—

A crazy idea, uncontrollably, sprouted from the darkest corner of my heart.

But immediately, a chill ran down her spine. Betray Lei Guoliang? Could she withstand that man's wrath? Between headquarters and Lei Guoliang, who would her subordinates choose?

She slumped in her chair, staring at the ceiling, her eyes empty and filled with despair. This inspection, which she herself had ignited as a show of loyalty, ultimately became a raging fire that burned her own soul.

The thunder in the Northwest has already resounded. And the aftershocks of this thunder will not only shake the northern lands, but will also completely change the power structure of Anjia Tianxia's top leadership, as well as Lei Guoliang's final assessment of loyalty and ability.