bookcurios Chapter 360 Using public opinion to complain to reporters
Chapter 360 Using public opinion to complain to reporters
The reporters were all surprised. It turned out that Wan Hongda's case involved collusion between officials and businessmen, murder for money, which explained why even after the verdict, it was not allowed to be reported publicly.
The reporters also noticed that Qi Tongwei didn't stop Zhao Jing from speaking, which indicated that he wanted to challenge Chenjiazhai. It seemed that the "Living Yama" was going to press the matter relentlessly, as this was an opportunity that wouldn't come again.
This is going to be quite a show. Even if Wan Hongda is rich, he is nothing in the face of power. Cao Wenxuan used his wife Chen Wenru's power to seize Fuxing Herbal Tea, which can be said to be getting something for nothing. But now it seems that the Living Yama is preparing to stand up for Wan Hongda. In the struggle between power, let's see who can have the last laugh.
"Officer Qi, should Wan Hongda's case be reopened for investigation?"
"Officer Qi, if this really involves collusion between officials and businessmen, will you investigate it thoroughly?"
"Officer Qi, Director Chen was just arrested, and Ms. Zhao came to plead for Wan Hongda's innocence. Don't you think that's a bit too much of a coincidence?"
"Officer Qi, did Ms. Zhao contact you privately? I have reason to suspect that you two might have colluded."
"Officer Qi, have you seen Ms. Zhao before?"
The reporter's mouth is sharper than a knife. Zhao Jing couldn't help but worry. If the reporter found out that Qi Tongwei had met with her in private, and it was reported, would Qi Tongwei no longer be able to handle her husband's case?
Suddenly, the cell phone rang. It was Ye Xingguo calling. Qi Tongwei quickly ran to the side to answer it, bracing himself for his boss's furious wrath.
As expected, Ye Xingguo's first words were filled with rage: "What exactly are you doing, kid? Did you conspire with Wan Hongda's wife to pull this stunt today?"
Qi Tongwei was scolded by his boss so much that his ears were calloused, but he didn't care. Anyway, his boss still needed him, so he was still of value.
"Director Ye, I'm innocent! I didn't tell Wan Hongda's wife about Chen Wenru's arrest. She's been a boss's wife for so many years, she must have some connections, right?"
"I suspect that the mysterious person who reported it conspired with Wan Hongda's wife to orchestrate all of this."
Ye Xingguo calmed down, but he still couldn't quite believe it. In any case, Qi Tongwei was perfectly capable of doing something so audacious and outrageous.
"It really has nothing to do with you, kid."
"Director Ye, I may act impulsively, but I do know some rules and wouldn't be so foolish."
Qi Tongwei cried out that she was innocent. She said that if she went to see Zhao Jing in private, she might be caught and made a big deal out of it. How could she dare to participate in the planning directly? That would be going against the government. What kind of official career would she have?
Ye Xingguo temporarily believed him. "What's the situation now? What are Wan Hongda's wife's demands?"
Qi Tongwei had no choice but to tell the truth, "Director Ye, Wan Hongda's wife hopes the provincial department can reinvestigate her husband's case and give him justice."
Ye Xingguo hesitated for a moment. Now that Chen Wenru had just been arrested, they were going to reopen the investigation into Wan Hongda's case. It was too obvious that they were targeting him. What would the top two leaders think? Instead of focusing on economic development, they were just indulging in internal strife all day long. If he were to become isolated in the provincial party committee, he would have no choice but to get out.
"You can't agree to this so easily; you need to calm them down first."
Leader, can't you be a little more transparent in your work? If ordinary people have grievances, then direct investigation is the right way.
"Director Ye, over a hundred workers from Fuxing Herbal Tea have arrived. They can all testify that the money was voluntarily lent to Wan Hongda. This means there was no illegal fundraising at all. Please reconsider, leader."
Ye Xingguo's temper flared up immediately. This kid's attempt to use the people to hold the government hostage was too clumsy.
"What's wrong with you, kid? Trying to get suspended again?"
Suspension, suspension, can't the leaders come up with a different way of saying it? Qi Tongwei is immune to that word now.
"Director Ye, there are many reporters here. They already know about Chen Wenru's group drug use and group sex. Now Wan Hongda's wife has told the reporters everything. If we wait until the reports come out, we'll be in an even more passive position. It's better to start a reinvestigation sooner rather than later."
Ye Xingguo truly couldn't believe that this matter had nothing to do with Qi Tongwei; he felt an intense anger, as if he were being roasted over a fire.
"Does this have anything to do with you, kid?"
How can Qi Tongwei prove his loyalty to his superiors? Is he supposed to peel open his chest and see if his heart is red?
"Director Ye, I swear to God, apart from having met Wan Hongda's wife once in private, I know nothing. If I'm lying, may I be struck by lightning!"
Ye Xingguo didn't quite believe Qi Tongwei's oath either, because this kid didn't care about the death of his entire family, but he could only choose to believe him, after all, he was the idol he chose.
"You wait for my call. Don't agree to anything without my orders."
"Yes, Director Ye."
Qi Tongwei understood that it seemed the leader would have to go see the top leader again, and had to get in touch with the top two leaders.
Once you reach Ye Xingguo's position, you have to be as cautious as possible with every step you take.
Qi Tongwei rushed over. If it were Chen Wenru, she would have had Zhao Jing arrested by the police long ago.
"Ms. Zhao, it's windy outside, let's talk inside the office."
Zhao Jing certainly couldn't agree to that. With reporters and workers present, if things escalated, the government would finally intervene in the affairs of a nobody like her.
“Officer Qi, I’m waiting outside for the leaders’ decision. My husband works diligently, building Fuxing Herbal Tea into a large and successful business step by step. He treats every worker like family, giving them high wages and benefits, and everyone owns shares. How could he possibly deceive them?”
“Chen Wenru and Cao Wenxuan are truly heartless. They ruined my family, my husband went to jail, my brother-in-law died unjustly, and my parents-in-law couldn’t accept it and passed away one after another. I can only live a life of mere existence in a wheelchair, unable to do anything. My daughter gave up her years of hard work to get into university, and my son lives in constant fear and nightmares. Now, my only motivation to live is to seek justice for my husband.”
Zhao Jing spoke with tears streaming down her face, a sight that moved all who heard it to tears.
Lan Ying knew that Qi Tongwei had no intention of stopping it at all, so she told Zhao Jing to complain to reporters and use public opinion to put pressure on the government, so that there would be hope for a reinvestigation of Wan Hongda's case.
Chen Shunjun could also see this meaning. He was now beginning to suspect that Qi Tongwei was in cahoots with Wan Hongda's wife, and that they would stop at nothing to bring down Chenjiazhai.
However, he also sympathized with Wan Hongda's plight, and if the facts were true, Chen Shunjun would still choose to stand on the side of fairness and justice.
Wu Dali only regretted that he wasn't a leader. If he were, he would have immediately agreed to Zhao Jing's request. Her family was destroyed and she was so pitiful.
Such big news! The reporters are all eager to report it, but they don't know if the editor-in-chief will approve it. Everyone who enters the profession of journalism once had the passion and ideals of fairness and justice.