In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

Only half an hour after hanging up the phone, staff from the High Court arrived at the provincial government and met with Tang Ning.

The process is going very quickly, and the trial is expected to begin in two weeks!

Chapter 435 The Troublesome Wu Qiguang

Wu Qiguang lives in a senior retirement home in Guangzhou.

In the study, Wu Qiguang slowly stood up from his chair. At sixty-six years old, he had been retired for four years.

Looking at the audio recording evidence on the table, Wu Qiguang sighed heavily and said, "If you walk the dark road too often, you're bound to encounter ghosts. How dare you, Pang Bo, use such a method to harm me?"

Unable to withstand the interrogation by the disciplinary committee, I started making baseless accusations. Fortunately, Old Qin gave me a heads-up.

With Old Master Qin protecting me, I won't end up like you, a poor wretch, spending the rest of my life in jail!

After saying that, Wu Qiguang's eyes suddenly turned fierce, and he grabbed the recording equipment on the table and smashed it repeatedly.

It doesn't need to be smashed to pieces; the core storage card inside has already been emptied and burned.

He's just venting his anger like this.

Just as the recording equipment was smashed to pieces, there was a knock on the door.

He walked slowly to his front door with his hands behind his back. As soon as he opened the door, he saw five or six people staring at him with sharp eyes.

"Who are you looking for?"

Wu Qiguang remained calm.

"You must be Wu Qiguang. I am Zhong Xiaoai, a member of the Party Leadership Group of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and director of the Eighth Supervision and Inspection Office. We have received a tip about you. This is an investigation order. Please cooperate."

As Zhong Xiaoai spoke, she produced an investigation warrant, stating that their working group had full authority to investigate Wu Qiguang's issues.

Upon hearing that it was a working group from the Discipline Inspection Commission, Wu Qiguang smiled.

"Comrade Xiao Ai, your father is Comrade Zhong Zhengguo, who has already retired, right? I've heard your story!"

Zhong Xiaoai was taken aback upon hearing this, but she remained calm and said, "Comrade Wu Qiguang, please cooperate with the investigation!"

"I'm not being uncooperative. If you want to investigate or ask anything, you can just ask directly. However, I've been retired for four years now, and as people get older, my memory isn't very good. I can't recall some details, so I hope you won't mind, Comrade Xiao Ai."

As they were talking, everyone went inside.

As soon as she entered the room, Zhong Xiaoai's eyes fell on the broken recording equipment on the floor of the study.

His eyes widened, and anger welled up inside him.

Following Zhong Xiaoai's gaze, Wu Qiguang naturally understood the reason for Zhong Xiaoai's expression.

"Comrade Xiao Ai, you're very interested in these audio and video recording devices? To be honest, they were given to me by a junior of mine. He said that when people get old, they can record their lives when they go out to play. It's just a pity that I'm a rather old-fashioned person. After fiddling with them a few times, I still couldn't use them, so I smashed the devices in a fit of anger."

These words, when they reached Zhong Xiaoai's ears, were undoubtedly a blatant insult. Who were they trying to fool? A gift from a junior...

It's obvious without even guessing that this was stolen from Pang Bo's house!

Taking a deep breath, Zhong Xiaoai looked at the shattered audio and video recording equipment and exhaled heavily.

He then looked at Wu Qiguang and said, "Comrade Wu Qiguang, just recently, Pang Bo, the former director of the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Land and Resources, was taken away by the Guangdong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection for investigation on suspicion of serious violations of discipline and law."

Pang Bo accused him of embezzling money, half of which was supposed to be delivered to you, and the amount was exceptionally large.

This is something our Discipline Inspection Commission cannot afford to ignore. Comrade Wu Qiguang surely doesn't think our Commission is just making baseless accusations, does he?

"It's not so much about making baseless accusations. As for the Discipline Inspection Commission, once they receive a report, they have to go and investigate whether it's true."

However, what Pang Bo said is not credible.

Who knows if the accusation by a corrupt official isn't just an opportunity for him to retaliate against me?

Of course, I am willing to cooperate with the disciplinary committee's work. They can investigate whatever they need to investigate; as long as they can prove my innocence, that's enough.

"Hmm, Comrade Wu Qiguang, your understanding is very insightful. Since this is an investigation, let me ask you a few questions. I hope you can answer them truthfully!"

"It's alright, go ahead and ask. But it's uncomfortable for older people to stand, my back hurts, so would you like to sit down before you ask?"

Zhong Xiaoai gritted her teeth and said, "Fine!"

The recorder was already seated on the sofa, ready to go.

"Comrade Wu Qiguang, you have been retired for four years. According to Pang Bo, the last time he gave you a gift was five years ago, when he gave you 15 million yuan in one go."

Comrade Wu Qiguang, you really didn't accept it?

"Comrade Xiao Ai, you've seen my retirement residence. If I had tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of yuan, would I be living in this cadre retirement home?"

This Pang Bo thing is utter nonsense. I can understand that your discipline inspection commission is conducting inquiries in accordance with laws and regulations, but it's best not to ask questions based on mere rumors.

I'm absolutely clean, what can I say to you? I'm completely confused myself.

"Comrade Wu Qiguang, don't get agitated. This conversation was conducted according to procedure. Whether it's true or false, we need evidence to speak for it. If you say there's no evidence, then let's just assume there isn't."

"I'd like to interrupt!"

What does "temporarily" mean? If it doesn't exist, it simply doesn't exist!

Zhong Xiaoai didn't dwell on the question, but continued to ask: "Comrade Wu Qiguang, when you were the vice governor, you seemed to have given special attention to Tianlong Group."

Whether it's land resources or other resources, the shadow of Tianlong Group's investment is always behind them.

I'd like to ask Comrade Wu Qiguang, what are your thoughts on the Tianlong Group?

When Tianlong Group was mentioned, a sinister glint flashed in Wu Qiguang's eyes, and he said in a low voice, "Tianlong Group is a very powerful multinational corporation, mainly engaged in real estate and finance."

It not only provides tens of thousands of job opportunities in Guangzhou, but also pays taxes flawlessly every year; it's a truly conscientious company.

“A conscientious company? But Comrade Wu Qiguang, as far as I know, this Tianlong Group was just an insignificant small company twenty years ago. It has grown so fast that it has become a behemoth in the blink of an eye.”

You are truly their benefactor!

"Comrade Xiao Ai, what you said is ambiguous. Tianlong Group has abundant funds and no tax problems. Of course, the government should support such a high-quality enterprise. It is not surprising that Tianlong Group can participate in good projects and opportunities."

"Yes, Comrade Wu Qiguang, you are right. Let's end the questioning here for today. Thank you for your cooperation, Comrade Wu Qiguang!"

"No delivery!"

Wu Qiguang didn't even get up, just watched with a smile as Zhong Xiaoai and the work team left the house.

After leaving the nursing home, Zhong Xiaoai rubbed her temples wearily. It seemed that Wu Qiguang and the forces behind him had done a flawless job, and finding a breakthrough would not be easy.

Of course, Zhong Xiaoai was not discouraged; challenges are what make things fun!

At the same time that Zhong Xiaoai visited Wu Qiguang to question him, a meeting of the Standing Committee was being held in the conference room of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee building.

The main topics of the meeting were filling personnel vacancies in Dongping City, and Jia Renli reporting on the corruption of Wang Yunxiong and Pang Bo.

Chapter 436 The Li Family Seeks Help, But Has No Other Choice

"Secretary Aimin, Governor Chen, Secretary Yu."

Comrades, the investigation into Wang Yunxiong and Pang Bo is now basically clear, and the evidence is detailed.

Our provincial discipline inspection commission will handle these two individuals in accordance with laws and regulations.

In addition, Pang Bo also reported and exposed Wu Qiguang, the former vice governor of the provincial government who had already retired.

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) has launched an investigation into this tip.

Jia Renli's explanation was very simple and clear.

Even though everyone present felt that investigating retired cadres was inappropriate, no one dared to openly stand up and oppose it.

"Secretary Jia, thank you so much for cleaning up the corrupt officials in our city. I've also read the investigation report from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection; it involves hundreds of millions of yuan!"

This situation must be taken seriously, and it cannot be used as a shield even after retirement. I wholeheartedly agree with this point!

Therefore, regarding Wu Qiguang's case, I hope Secretary Jia can offer some suggestions to the comrades at the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

We must bring all corrupt officials to justice and leave no one to escape!

Meng Shuhai's behavior at this moment was somewhat abnormal; his attitude was not like this just a few days ago!

Jia Renli frowned and looked at Meng Shuhai with suspicion. He was even more confused after confirming that the other party was not just saying it out of anger.

"Secretary Meng, it's good that you understand the work of our Discipline Inspection Commission. As for the investigation into Wu Qiguang..."

Our provincial discipline inspection commission does not have the authority to conduct an investigation; we can only cooperate with the working group. However, Secretary Meng can rest assured.

"As long as Wu Qiguang is truly corrupt, I believe the working group will definitely be able to investigate and prosecute him according to the law!"

The meeting ended quickly, without the usual endless arguments; the calm was almost unsettling.

Of course, Chen Luo didn't care.

Let the storms rage on while we sit calmly on our fishing platform.

Before they knew it, the day of the court hearing arrived.

Faced with the provincial government's lawsuit and the extremely tight timeframe, the Li family's legal team, despite being well-prepared, could only lose the case. The bribery was a fact. Don't talk about "tea money" (bribes). When it comes to "tea money" before weighing, we won't argue with you, but when it comes to weighing, it's bribery!

Faced with the verdict, the Li family had no choice but to accept it.

Of course, can they really swallow this insult?

In a manor in Hong Kong, the head of the Li family straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and walked towards the reception room.

Stepping inside, a woman with exquisite features was sitting in the magnificent reception room.

Her face doesn't look young anymore, but she takes very good care of herself; her skin and figure are in perfect condition.

Upon seeing the head of the Li family enter, the woman did not get up. Instead, she remained seated on the sofa, picked up the coffee on the table, took a small sip, and slowly put it down.

"Patriarch Li, how have you been?"

"President Ye is as charming as ever!"

After sitting down opposite him, the head of the Li family first sighed heavily, and then his expression turned bitter.

"That's how it is when you get old. Everyone thinks I'm like the setting sun, and everyone wants to come up and take a bite out of me. Mr. Ye, we're business partners, so let's get straight to the point."

Ye Ziqing nodded.

"Business is business, right, Patriarch Li?"

"Okay, Mr. Ye, I don't know if you've heard about what our Li family has been going through on the mainland lately. They actually used illegal bribery as a pretext to forcibly take back the land that our Li family bought ten years ago. We suffered heavy losses!"