In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

As expected, it was still about Chen Jingcheng.

But was it really necessary to come all the way here in the middle of the night? Was it really that urgent?

But now, what's most perplexing for Director Qin and Wang Liye is that they don't know what to do. They had already reported some of the situation to Secretary Qiao, although it wasn't very detailed, but Secretary Qiao was aware of the situation and had personally given instructions.

But now, the implication behind these words sounds so off.

Director Qin looked at Wang Liye, took a deep breath, and said, "Deputy Secretary Wang, Chen Jingcheng is from your Linchuan County, and you were specially transferred from the Linchuan County Discipline Inspection Commission to handle Chen Jingcheng's case, so you should report to Secretary Qiao."

"No one understands this situation better than you."

Director Qin was smart enough not to say anything more about things he wasn't sure about. If it were a matter of taking credit, he would have reported it without hesitation. But now, he couldn't figure out what Secretary Qiao meant. His years of experience in the inspection work made him feel that things might change, but he wasn't sure yet. So, it was safer to let Wang Liye report first and then see how things went.

At this moment, Wang Liye glanced at Director Qin, then at Secretary Qiao who was waiting for a report, and was practically cursing under his breath.

He wasn't oblivious to the subtle differences in appearance, but what Director Qin said was something he couldn't refute; he truly had the right to report.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Liye looked cautiously at Secretary Qiao.

"Secretary Qiao, regarding Chen Jingcheng's case, after our interrogation these past few days and our investigation of the evidence, we have not yet ruled out the possibility that Chen Jingcheng has violated discipline."

After saying this, Wang Liye quickly looked at Secretary Qiao's face and saw that Secretary Qiao's brows were furrowed and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

Wang Liye immediately added a sentence.

"Of course, the evidence to prove that Chen Jingcheng has problems is not sufficient, and there are some issues."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Qiao could no longer hold back. He slammed his fist on the table, pointed at Wang Liye's nose, and began to berate him.

Do you even know what you're saying?

"Chen Jingcheng has been detained here for a week. In that week, you interrogated him and investigated the evidence, and this is the answer you give me?"

"Can't rule out suspicion? But the evidence proving he's guilty is also flawed?"

"What kind of answer is this? You expect me to report this to my superiors?"

"What have you been doing? Seven days and you haven't even figured out the most basic things?"

"Is the evidence proving Chen Jingcheng's wrongdoing truly conclusive? Did Chen Jingcheng actually accept bribes?"

"Are there any problems with the evidence submitted by Li Feitu and the Linchuan County Discipline Inspection Commission to prove Chen Jingcheng's innocence? If there are no problems, does that mean that Chen Jingcheng was wronged?"

"Answer me now, immediately!"

Wang Liye felt like crying.

How did he answer?

He had no idea what Secretary Qiao was thinking, so he didn't dare to give a random answer.

Of course, if he were to answer truthfully, he could give Secretary Qiao an answer right now: Chen Jingcheng is innocent. The evidence that proves he is guilty is fabricated, while the evidence that proves his innocence is irrefutable!

Wang Liye stood there, stunned, not saying a word.

Secretary Qiao slammed his hand on the table and began to reprimand the person in a stern voice.

"What are you standing there for? I'm asking you, Chen Jingcheng, is there a problem or not!"

Wang Liye was startled and suddenly blurted out something that almost made Secretary Qiao furious.

"Secretary Qiao, do you think Chen Jingcheng has any problems?"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Qiao trembled with anger. Luckily, he had arrived early; otherwise, if Secretary Lu Ming, the Executive Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, had come and questioned him here, it would have been a laughing stock, a huge laughing stock.

Secretary Qiao gave Wang Liye a deep look, his teeth grinding together, then looked at Director Qin and said through gritted teeth, "Is this how you conduct interrogations?"

"Is this how you conduct your investigation?"

"You're making a complete fool of yourself as a disciplinary inspection worker!"

"Tell me, has the investigation into Chen Jingcheng's case been completed?"

"Is he innocent or not?"

"If they are innocent, and the evidence has been thoroughly investigated, why haven't they released them yet!"

"Now, I'm asking you this: if the provincial discipline inspection commission leaders arrive later, and you continue with this attitude and this response, then I think you won't need to leave the detention center. The ones who should be detained and investigated are not others, but yourselves!"

Director Qin already felt that it was strange for Secretary Qiao to come so late at night, and the questions he asked were even more suspicious, so he didn't dare to say anything more.

Now, upon hearing Secretary Qiao mention that leaders from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection might be coming, and considering what else Secretary Qiao said, Director Qin immediately understood that Chen Jingcheng's case had taken a turn for the better.

The most unlikely turn of events has occurred.

After thinking it through, Director Qin quickly said, "Secretary Qiao, I can confirm that Chen Jingcheng is innocent."

"Our investigation has revealed significant doubts about the witnesses and evidence used to frame him. On the other hand, Chen Jingcheng's case has complete recordings and irrefutable witnesses and evidence. It can be basically determined that he was framed and is innocent. The so-called bribery is a complete fabrication."

"Secretary Qiao, these are the results of our investigation."

Hearing Director Qin say this, Secretary Qiao breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't immediately tell Director Qin and Wang Liye what to say, because he was trying to avoid suspicion.

He cannot afford to have any leverage over him.

Seeing Director Qin, Secretary Qiao's attitude softened. His softened attitude, more pleasant expression, and the words he said next made it clear to Director Qin and Wang Liye what Secretary Qiao really meant.

Looking at the two men, Secretary Qiao said in a deep voice, "Now that the investigation has clearly proven Chen Jingcheng's innocence, why hasn't he been released yet?"

"Is it because you were pressured by someone? Or is it because it took so long to investigate? Does the authentication of audio evidence and witness testimonies really need to take this long?"

"Since Chen Jingcheng is innocent, why are you letting an innocent person suffer here like this? What kind of logic is that?"

Director Qin and Wang Liye exchanged a glance. Then, Director Qin cautiously looked at Secretary Qiao and said, "Secretary Qiao, because this matter is of great importance and concerns Comrade Chen Jingcheng's innocence, and because there are many people who have filed real-name reports, we have been extra cautious in order to be responsible to Comrade Chen Jingcheng and to give everyone an explanation."

"With the authenticity of the evidence confirmed, the witness testimonies collected, and our in-depth understanding of Comrade Chen Jingcheng, we must be absolutely certain before we can draw any conclusions."

"Secretary Qiao, in fact, we originally planned to report to you tomorrow and clear Comrade Chen Jingcheng's name."

Upon hearing this, Wang Liye knew what he should do at this moment, and nodded repeatedly to indicate his agreement with Director Qin's words.

Secretary Qiao then gave the two of them a deep look and said calmly, "Your explanations are quite reasonable. After all, when it comes to a person's innocence, no amount of rigor is too much."

"It's just that Comrade Jingcheng has been wronged."

"Alright, take me to see Comrade Jingcheng immediately!"

"Now that you've reached a conclusion, there's no need to wait until tomorrow. I'll go and announce this good news to Comrade Jing Cheng immediately!"