jdhmnovel Chapter 129 Showdown
Chapter 129 Showdown
Xu Menghao looked around warily: "Go on."
Ye Cheng said softly, "About Secretary Wei."
Upon hearing that it wasn't about Li Zhanyue, Xu Menghao breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay, wait for my call."
Xu Menghao hung up the phone and walked back as if nothing had happened. He looked at Secretary Wei and said, "Little Wei, we can't leave this place unattended. Same as always, you stay here."
Call me if you need anything.
Secretary Wei didn't think much of it: "Okay, District Chief."
Around noon, Xu Menghao, who had inspected the area, suggested that they take a look at the Qingyuan Mountain project, which gave Ye Cheng the opportunity to run into him.
After the two met and they had avoided all eyes and ears, Xu Menghao asked, "What have you found out about Secretary Wei?"
Ye Cheng truthfully stated, "I secretly sneaked into his house and discovered where he was hiding the illicit funds."
As he spoke, Ye Cheng took out his phone and showed Xu Menghao where the banknotes were placed.
The sight of those bright red banknotes was quite beautiful.
"so much!"
Hsu Meng-hao was shocked.
"How could a mere district head's secretary have such power and embezzle so much money!"
Ye Cheng analyzed, "Having spent so many years at the bottom, he's probably gained some experience."
Or perhaps this was a kickback he received from someone of a higher rank.
Xu Menghao suddenly realized something: "You mean, he's an undercover agent sent by someone else to be by my side?"
Ye Cheng said, "That's possible. It might even be related to the kidnapping of Aunt Ge."
I asked you out to ask if we should confront him.
Xu Menghao pondered for a moment and said, "If we confront him, it will be like declaring war on the person behind him."
Brother, I've long wanted to go all out and investigate the truth.
But I'm not sure who's behind him, and if things come to a head, it might implicate you.
Ye Cheng was worried about Xu Menghao, but Xu Menghao was worried about Ye Cheng.
Although the two are more than twenty years apart, they have already developed a deep affection for each other.
Ye Cheng was willing to make sacrifices for this older brother, saying nonchalantly, "I'm not afraid of people causing trouble, I'm afraid of no one causing trouble."
The city of Hedong is already starting to decay; if it's not addressed soon, it could affect the lives of the entire population.
Xu Menghao looked at Ye Cheng approvingly: "Okay, I'll talk to Xiao Wei this afternoon."
Ye Chengdao said, "I hope to be involved."
Xu Menghao hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed to Ye Cheng's request: "Okay, after we finish eating, we'll go back."
It was already 2 p.m. when I got back to the district mayor's office building.
Xu Menghao sat in his office and called Secretary Wei in.
He saw Ye Cheng was there and greeted him.
Ye Cheng nodded in acknowledgment.
Xu Menghao looked at Secretary Wei and said, "Little Wei, I found something in the office today. I don't know if it has anything to do with you."
After saying that, Xu Menghao removed the bugging device from under his desk.
Secretary Wei narrowed his eyes slightly, his heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to remain calm: "What is this?"
Xu Menghao said, "Since you don't recognize it, I'll show you something else good."
As he spoke, he turned on his phone screen and gestured for Secretary Wei to come and take a look.
Secretary Wei hesitated as he approached, and upon seeing the stacks of banknotes on the phone screen, his throat tightened, but he still pretended to be clueless and asked, "What's the deal with this money?"
Xu Menghao was too lazy to deal with him. Now that he knew the hiding place, he could just take his men there.
"It's easy to find out what's going on; just take some people there and you'll know."
Come in."
Two law enforcement officers walked in and took Wei, the secretary, into custody.
Secretary Wei tried one last desperate attempt to protest, asking, "District Chief, what do you mean by this?"
Xu Menghao didn't explain further: "Xiao Wei, come with us to your house."
Without saying a word, the two law enforcement officers took Secretary Wei away.
Having followed Xu Menghao for many years, he felt it was necessary to save face for Secretary Wei, and urgently instructed, "Don't force Xiao Wei, let him leave on his own."
Secretary Wei looked at Xu Menghao, feeling resentful, but he still admired Xu Menghao's character.
Therefore, he gestured for the two law enforcement officers to wait a moment.
Then, staring intently at Xu Menghao, he asked, "Who took this photo?"
Ye Cheng stepped forward: "I took the picture."
Xu Menghao looked at Ye Cheng with a hint of hesitation. For Ye Cheng's safety, he didn't want Ye Cheng to get involved.
Ye Cheng patted Xu Menghao on the shoulder, giving him a look that it was okay.
Then, she calmly looked at Secretary Wei and said, "It was taken this morning."
Secretary Wei glared at Ye Cheng with resentment: "You're such a busybody!"
Wouldn't it be better to just be a businessman and live a peaceful life?
Why interfere in government affairs?
Ye Chengdao said, "Maybe I'm just a busybody."
Seeing some people abuse their power for personal gain, disregard fairness, and betray their conscience, I'm willing to step in and do something about it.
Secretary Wei raised an eyebrow: "Don't try to smear me. I've never framed anyone who claims to be a conscience."
Ye Cheng suddenly said sternly, "Then what do you have to say about Madam Xu's matter!"
You dare say it has nothing to do with you?!
Secretary Wei was stunned for a moment. After figuring out who this Madam Xu was, Ye Cheng tried his best to defend himself, saying, "What does Madam Xu's kidnapping have to do with me?"
I have always respected District Chief Xu; how could he possibly do such a thing!
Ye Cheng pointed to the bugging device in Xu Menghao's hand: "How do you explain this thing?"
"You secretly installed this thing in District Chief Xu's office just to eavesdrop on his every move!"
Secretary Wei said, "I was eavesdropping on District Chief Xu just to find out his decisions on major events in advance so I could sell the information."
What does this have to do with kidnapping Madam Xu?!
Xu Menghao asked, "I have investigated your resume. You had excellent grades in school, but you have always stayed at the grassroots level and have not even shown any desire to be transferred up."
Before coming to Hedong City, my job was always unstable, and I would be transferred to a different department every year.
Only after coming to Hedong City and following me did things settle down.
I don't believe there's no ulterior motive involved.
When Secretary Wei saw that Xu Menghao also had doubts about him, he panicked and said, "District Chief, please believe me."
Before I was with you, I frequently changed jobs, not what you think.
I stayed at the grassroots level because I found there was a lot of room for growth there.
As long as you don't go too far, the higher-ups won't investigate.
Rural areas are developing very rapidly now, and every village chief is a multi-millionaire.
But deep down they are still afraid of people who are of higher rank than them.
They would give me gifts from time to time.
The gifts they always give are very generous.
I was worried that staying in one place would eventually lead to my being exposed, which is why I was frequently transferred to other jobs.
Until I came to your side, District Chief.
You are the most upright official I have ever met.
He never accepts bribes from others.
But this also gave me the opportunity to exploit loopholes.
I'll accept the gift on your behalf since you don't want it.
Knowing your decision in advance gives me a lot of room to maneuver.
I will always give pointers to those who benefit from your decisions.
It was a subtle hint that they were sending me gifts.
They didn't realize that even without giving gifts, those things were still theirs.
District Chief Xu's reputation protected me.
People think that District Chief Xu is an upright person, so we, his subordinates, must also be upright.
That's why I've worked under you, District Chief, for so many years.
I am also very saddened by Madam Xu's situation, but that matter really had nothing to do with me!
I'm not brave enough to do that kind of thing!