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Upon arriving at the scene, Lin Yunfei was shocked by what he saw. Flames illuminated half the sky, thick smoke billowed, and cries and pleas for help from residents could be heard intermittently. He quickly jumped out of the car and joined the arriving police officers and firefighters in the rescue work.

Lin Yunfei directed the rescue team to evacuate the crowd, search for those trapped, and arrange for the medical team to provide emergency treatment to the injured.

In the chaos, Lin Yunfei suddenly heard a faint cry for help. He followed the sound and found a little girl whose leg was trapped under a collapsed wall, unable to move.

Ignoring the danger, Lin Yunfei rushed forward without hesitation, dug with his bare hands, carefully moved the wall aside, and rescued the little girl. The little girl's mother, tears streaming down her face, tightly grasped Lin Yunfei's hand and thanked him repeatedly.

As time went on, the fire was gradually brought under control, and the rescue work came to an end.

Lin Yunfei finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew this was just the beginning.

Next, he would face a series of issues, including the accident investigation and the aftermath. He secretly vowed to make Lin Manjiang and Jingzhou Zhongfu Group pay the price.

Just then, Lin Yunfei saw Qi Ben'an and Shi Hongxing carrying a stretcher.

There was an old man on the stretcher, who should be Cheng Duanyang, the master of the three of them.

Lin Yunfei watched as the two of them put Cheng Duanyang into the ambulance.

Shi Hongxing was extremely anxious and looked disheveled: "What should we do? Ben'an, how are we going to explain this to our senior brother?"

Lin Yunfei's face was ashen, and he shouted, "President Shi, you should think carefully about how you're going to explain this to the Jingzhou Municipal Government and the Guangming District Government?"

Swah——

Qi Ben'an looked puzzled: "No, who are you?"

Secretary Liu Can stood behind him and solemnly introduced, "The leader before you is Lin Yunfei, the Vice Mayor of Jingzhou City, Secretary of the Guangming District Committee, Executive Vice Director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province, and Second Deputy Secretary of the State Security Bureau of Handong Province."

Lin Yunfei made a startling statement, pointing at Shi Hongxing: "President Shi, according to my investigation, the shantytown redevelopment project in the miners' new village was funded with 500 million yuan five years ago."

152. A major corruption case involving 500 million yuan, involving the state-owned enterprise Jingzhou Zhongfu.

152. A major corruption case involving 500 million yuan, involving the state-owned enterprise Jingzhou Zhongfu.

"Five years ago, we raised 500 million yuan for the renovation project."

Lin Yunfei's face was covered in dust, and his hands were grime-black. He pointed at Shi Hongxing and questioned, "As the deputy mayor in charge of mineral resource integration and land approval..."

"Neither the Jingzhou Municipal Finance Bureau nor the Guangming District Finance Bureau has this money. I also asked Mayor Wu, and he said that the 500 million yuan in cooperative renovation funds were allocated to Jingzhou Zhongfu Group five years ago."

"Mr. Shi, I want you to answer me: as the general manager of Jingzhou Zhongfu Group, did you embezzle these 500 million yuan?" Lin Yunfei roared emphatically.

These words were like a thunderbolt from the blue.

Upon hearing these words, Qi Ben'an and Shi Hongxing's expressions changed drastically, and their pupils suddenly contracted.

Shi Hongxing hurriedly waved her hands, her expression panicked: "No, I... I don't know, Mayor Lin. I really don't know where those 500 million yuan went?"

Lin Yunfei sneered: "You don't know? President Shi, as the manager of the '543' branch of Zhongfu Group in Jingzhou, you're telling me you don't know? Do you think I'd believe you?"

"Liu Can, call the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau immediately, call Jiang Xiaoqi from the Economic Investigation Brigade."

"Also, notify Hou Liangping of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate. He must come immediately to conduct a joint enforcement action and initiate an investigation."

Qi Ben'an snapped out of his daze and quickly tried to calm him down: "Secretary Lin, please calm down. The problem hasn't been clarified yet."

"The key issue now is to help those trapped under the rubble."

"Who are you?" Lin Yunfei asked, knowing the answer already, as he stared at Qi Ben'an in front of him from beginning to end.

"I am Qi Ben'an, the newly appointed chairman of Jingzhou Zhongfu and secretary of the Party branch." Qi Ben'an quickly spoke, taking a deep breath.

"Just arrived? That's none of your business, Secretary Qi."

Shi Hongxing snapped out of her daze and retorted firmly, "Mayor Lin, our Jingzhou Zhongfu is a large state-owned enterprise. We are not under the jurisdiction of the local government."

“Our Jingzhou Zhongfu is under the management of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.”

Lin Yunfei sneered repeatedly: "The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, is it? Good. I forgot to tell you, Director Hou Liangping's wife, Zhong Xiaoai, is the deputy director of the Third Office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision."

Upon hearing this, Shi Hongxing panicked: "Mayor Lin, you...you're not lying to me, are you?"

At this moment, the fire brigade captain ran over, stood at attention and saluted Lin Yunfei, and reported the situation: "Secretary Lin, we have now found seven bodies and more than 300 people are injured."

"More than 100 people are seriously injured."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yunfei frowned deeply and widened his eyes: "Shi Hongxing, you heard that. I can completely classify this shantytown collapse accident as a particularly serious production safety liability accident."

"Let me tell you, such a major production safety accident occurred because of the top two leaders of Jingzhou City: Party Secretary Li Dakang and Mayor Wu Xiongfei."

Lin Yunfei stated firmly, "The director of the Emergency Management Bureau, the director of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, the Market Supervision Administration, and myself, the Party Secretary of Guangming District, all bear multi-layered responsibilities."

"Political responsibility, administrative responsibility, Party disciplinary responsibility, and criminal responsibility."

"In other words, you, Shi Hongxing, have long served as the second-in-command of Jingzhou Zhongfu Group, that is, the general manager."

"You will have to take responsibility for all of these."

"Shi Hongxing, you bear an unshirkable responsibility! The central government's anti-corruption and anti-organized crime campaign is currently focusing on Handong and keeping an eye on Jingzhou City." Lin Yunfei's expression was stern and his face was sharp as he pointed at Shi Hongxing.

Shi Hongxing panicked immediately and could not speak properly:

"Mayor Lin... this... this matter really can't be entirely blamed on me. Although I am the general manager, the affairs of the group are complicated, and many decisions cannot be made by me alone."

"Besides, I really knew nothing about this 500 million yuan. You can't put all the blame on me." Shi Hongxing said, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke.

Qi Ben'an snapped out of his daze, his expression turning serious: "Secretary Lin... Mayor Lin, please rest assured. Jingzhou Zhongfu will definitely begin its internal investigation tomorrow."

At this moment, Hou Liangping and Lu Yike arrived at the scene in a car belonging to the procuratorate.

"Hou Liangping, come here. You've come at the perfect time."

"I discovered a major corruption case involving 500 million yuan, which involves the state-owned enterprise Jingzhou Zhongfu."

Without hesitation, Lin Yunfei walked towards Hou Liangping and succinctly recounted the entire incident.

Hou Liangping frowned and pressed on, "Lin Yunfei, do you mean that as early as 2008, the Jingzhou Municipal Government raised 500 million yuan for the renovation of shantytowns?"

"But now, the 500 million has been taken back by the Jingzhou Zhongfu Group?"

Lin Yunfei nodded, his expression serious. He pointed to Shi Hongxing: "That's right. Don't say I didn't give you credit. Her name is Shi Hongxing, the general manager of Jingzhou Zhongfu Group. She has been in charge of Jingzhou Zhongfu's work for a long time."

"Because, Zhongfu in Jingzhou does not have a top leader."

"This is Qi Ben'an, who has just arrived from the capital to take up his post as chairman of Jingzhou Zhongfu."

Hou Liangping's eyes lit up as he led Lu Yike forward, showing her his identification: "Shi Hongxing. We are Hou Liangping, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate."

"At the same time, I am also the deputy chief prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate."

"I now ask you to come with us to the prosecutor's office to accept the investigation."

This is definitely a case of insider credit; 500 million yuan vanished into thin air. It's clearly a case of internal corruption within the state-owned enterprise Jingzhou Zhongfu.

Shi Hongxing panicked immediately, looking at Hou Liangping: "Hou Liangping, you have no right to arrest me. We are a state-owned enterprise and a central enterprise; we have our own procuratorial system."

“We are not under the jurisdiction of local governments, public security organs, procuratorates, or courts.”

Hou Liangping snorted coldly and took out his phone: "Okay, I'll call Sha Ruijin, the secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, right away."

"As long as I get Secretary Sha's authorization, I can ask you to return to the procuratorate to assist in the investigation."

After the call connected, Sha Ruijin's voice was calm and firm: "Comrade Hou Liangping, what happened?"

"Secretary Sha, it's like this. I received a call from Comrade Lin Yunfei, asking us to come to the miners' new village shantytown as soon as possible..."

"The 500 million yuan in cooperative renovation funds has been taken back by Jingzhou Zhongfu."

"Now I would like to invite Shi Hongxing, the general manager of Jingzhou Zhongfu Group, to return to the procuratorate for investigation."

Hou Liangping spoke arrogantly: "Comrade Shi Hongxing sternly refused. She said that our local government and public security, procuratorate and judiciary have no right to interfere."

Sha Ruijin was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, then said seriously, "Comrade Hou Liangping, although Jingzhou Zhongfu is a state-owned enterprise, no unit or individual can be above the law when it comes to illegal or disciplinary issues. You are representing the Handong Provincial Procuratorate and the Anti-Corruption Bureau in carrying out your duties according to law; this is your responsibility."

"I authorize you to bring Comrade Shi Hongxing back to the procuratorate for investigation. At the same time, I will coordinate with relevant departments to ensure the smooth progress of the investigation. This matter must be thoroughly investigated to give the people an explanation."

Upon hearing Sha Ruijin's instructions, Hou Liangping's spirits lifted, and he loudly proclaimed, "Yes, Secretary Sha! I guarantee I will complete the mission."

After hanging up the phone, Hou Liangping looked at Shi Hongxing with a firm gaze: "Comrade Shi Hongxing, do you have anything to say now? Secretary Sha has authorized me to take you back to the procuratorate for investigation. Please cooperate with our work."

Shi Hongxing was pale and swaying, muttering to herself, "How could this happen... I really didn't know about the five hundred million..."

Seeing this, Qi Ben'an stepped forward and said to Hou Liangping, "Prosecutor Hou, although Comrade Shi Hongxing has issues that need to be investigated, she is, after all, the general manager of Jingzhou Zhongfu. I hope that her legitimate rights and interests can be guaranteed during the investigation."

Hou Liangping nodded: "Secretary Qi, rest assured, we will act in accordance with the law and ensure the fairness and legality of the investigation. But now, please have Comrade Shi Hongxing come with us."

Shi Hongxing sighed helplessly, knowing she could no longer escape, and had no choice but to get into the prosecutor's office car with Hou Liangping and Lu Yike. Lin Yunfei watched the departing car, thinking to himself: This 500 million is just an appetizer.

153. Li Dakang, you're going to get fired!

153. Li Dakang, you're going to get fired!

Shi Hongxing was forcibly taken away by Hou Liangping and Lu Yike. They were preparing to take her back to the Handong Provincial Procuratorate for investigation.

At this moment, Li Dakang, the municipal party secretary, arrived late.

Lin Yunfei walked over and gave a brief overview of the situation. He emphasized the collapse at the miners' village, which resulted in 7 deaths and over 300 injuries.

Of these, 100 were seriously injured.

“Secretary Li. This miners’ new village shantytown is entirely inhabited by the families of employees of a large state-owned enterprise, Jingzhou Zhongfu Group, and its subsidiary Jingzhou Mining Co., Ltd.”

“There is a problem now, the renovation of the shantytown. It started as early as 2008, with 500 million yuan of renovation funds, but Jingzhou Zhongfu took it back and it has now disappeared.”

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang's expression instantly turned extremely solemn. His brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep worry and anger.

Li Dakang ordered Lin Yunfei in a commanding tone: "Lin Yunfei, as the Party Secretary of Guangming District, you must quickly organize rescue forces on-site, do everything possible to treat the injured, and ensure that every injured person receives timely and effective treatment. At the same time, you must properly appease the emotions of the families of the victims and do a good job in subsequent consolation and compensation work."

Then, Li Dakang walked heavily toward the direction where Shi Hongxing had been taken away. His eyes were sharp as he stared at Hou Liangping and Lu Yike and said, "Hou Liangping, this matter must be thoroughly investigated. No matter who is involved, we must investigate to the end and give the deceased and her family a fair explanation."

Hou Liangping and Lu Yike nodded solemnly, indicating that they would definitely uphold the law impartially.

Then, Li Dakang convened an emergency meeting with cadres at all levels present.

Li Dakang was furious and roared, "I want to seriously criticize the Urban and Rural Construction Bureau and the Housing and Market Supervision Administration for their loopholes and dereliction of duty in safety supervision. We have always emphasized that the responsibility for safe production is of paramount importance and there can be no slackness or carelessness."

“I see that you have seriously neglected your duties; this is laziness and dereliction of duty.”

Li Dakang demanded that all departments immediately conduct a comprehensive safety inspection, carrying out a thorough investigation of mines, factories, and other places with potential safety hazards throughout the city.

"We must ensure that similar incidents do not happen again."

Lin Yunfei stood to the side, inwardly sneering: This Li Dakang, back then, in pursuit of political achievements, poured all the funds of Jingzhou City into the Guangming Peak project.