42: Chapter 42 A cornered dog will jump over the wall

"I heard he took bribes and coerced his female subordinates. Now we're in for a show!"

"Serves him right! He always threw his weight around; someone should have dealt with him a long time ago!"

Station President Jia Chengzhi listened to the surrounding gossip, his face turning ashen. Unable to refute, he could only docilely let the personnel from the Discipline Inspection Commission lead him to the car...

Soon, news of Station President Jia Chengzhi being taken away for investigation spread throughout the official circles of Canglan City.

Director Yan Jinghui sat in his office at the Municipal Government Office, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the desk, his eyes darting around uncertainly.

Station President Jia Chengzhi being taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission for 'tea' hit him like a heavy hammer to the heart, causing him to feel a sudden sense of suffocation.

"It's over, it's over..."

Director Yan Jinghui muttered to himself, cold sweat sliding down his cheeks from his forehead.

He stood up abruptly and paced back and forth, his mind constantly replaying the shady dealings between himself and Station President Jia Chengzhi.

Once the evidence of corruption, bribery, and abuse of power was in the hands of the Discipline Inspection Commission, he would definitely not be able to escape.

"No, I cannot just sit here and wait for death!"

Director Yan Jinghui stopped abruptly, grabbed the phone on the desk, and dialed a number with trembling fingers.

After the phone rang a few times, the other party picked up.

"Hello?"

A low, authoritative voice came from the other end of the line, tinged with a hint of impatience.

"Leader, it's me."

Director Yan Jinghui's voice trembled, his tone clearly panicked. "Something happened. Station President Jia Chengzhi was taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission. I... I suspect they might have already obtained evidence against us."

"What?!"

The voice on the other end rose sharply, filled with anger. "Director Yan Jinghui, what are you doing? Didn't I tell you to handle things cleanly? How could such a mistake happen?!"

Director Yan Jinghui shivered at the roar and hurriedly explained:

"Leader, I've tried my best, but I didn't expect that brat Xiao Bei to actually get hold of evidence against Station President Jia Chengzhi and hand it over to the Discipline Inspection Commission. I... I don't know what to do now. I can only beg for your help."

"Help you?"

The voice on the other end sneered, filled with mockery. "Director Yan Jinghui, do you have any idea how much trouble you've stirred up this time?"

"Station President Jia Chengzhi being placed under 'Shuanggui' means the Discipline Inspection Commission has its eyes on you, and might even have more leads! How do you expect me to help you? Do you want me to step in personally to protect you?"

Director Yan Jinghui's face turned pale instantly, his voice laced with a hint of a sob:

"Leader, you can't just ignore me! I've done so much for you over the years; if there's no merit, there's at least hard work! If you stand by and watch me die, I... I'm truly finished this time!"

There was silence on the other end for a moment, followed by a heavy sigh:

"Director Yan Jinghui, listen to me. This is the last time. I will find a way to help you suppress this matter, but you must clean up your own mess. Any evidence that needs to be destroyed, any witnesses that need to be silenced—not a single one can be left behind! Do you understand?"

Director Yan Jinghui acted as if he had been granted amnesty and nodded hurriedly:

"Understood, understood! Don't worry, Leader, I will definitely handle everything cleanly and never let anyone trace it back to you!"

"Hmph!"

The voice on the other end let out a cold snort, with a warning tone. "Director Yan Jinghui, remember this: this is the last time. If you mess up again, don't blame me for being heartless!"

"Yes, yes! Thank you, Leader, thank you, Leader!"

Director Yan Jinghui responded repeatedly, his tone filled with gratitude and fear.

After hanging up the phone, Director Yan Jinghui let out a long sigh of relief, as if a drowning man had finally grabbed a lifeline.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

"Xiao Bei... you forced me to do this!"

Director Yan Jinghui gritted his teeth and whispered, his eyes full of spite. "You think you can take me down like this? Keep dreaming!"

He quickly picked up the phone on the desk and dialed a number:

"Hello, it's me. Take a few people immediately, find that Su Yun, and get her under control. You must not let her speak again!"

After hanging up the phone, Director Yan Jinghui's eyes became incredibly cold and sinister.

He knew he had no way back.

Either erase all the evidence and witnesses, or wait for the Discipline Inspection Commission to come knocking.

"Since you won't let me live, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Director Yan Jinghui muttered to himself, a twisted smile appearing on his face.

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bustling city outside, but his heart was cold.

He knew he had embarked on a path of no return, but to protect himself, he had no other choice.

At this moment, inside the interrogation room of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, the lights were dim and the atmosphere was heavy.

Station President Jia Chengzhi sat on a cold chair, his hands clenched tightly, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead.

His eyes darted around uncertainly, glancing from time to time at the Deputy Director of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, Deputy Director Yu Zehua, and another staff member from the Discipline Inspection Commission sitting opposite him.

Deputy Director Yu Zehua opened the file in his hand with an expressionless face and spoke coldly:

"Station President Jia Chengzhi, we have obtained a large amount of evidence regarding the disciplinary and legal violations between you and Director Yan Jinghui. You had better confess truthfully to strive for leniency."

Station President Jia Chengzhi forced himself to stay calm and squeezed out a smile:

"Deputy Director Yu, did you make a mistake? Both Director Yan and I are innocent. These so-called pieces of evidence must have been planted by someone to frame us!"

Deputy Director Yu Zehua sneered, pulled a photograph from the folder, and pushed it in front of Station President Jia Chengzhi:

"This is a photo of you and Director Yan Jinghui accepting bribes at a private club. Do you still dare to say you are innocent?"

Station President Jia Chengzhi glanced at the photo, his expression changing slightly, but he quickly regained his composure:

"This... this was just a normal social activity. We did not accept any money or goods."

Deputy Director Yu Zehua remained unmoved and continued to pull out a bank transaction record:

"Then how do you explain this transfer of 500,000 yuan from your account to Director Yan Jinghui's account?"

Station President Jia Chengzhi's forehead began to sweat, and his voice trembled slightly:

"This... this was a private loan. Director Yan and I have been friends for many years, and it is very normal for us to borrow money from each other."

Deputy Director Yu Zehua stared at him coldly:

"Station President Jia Chengzhi, do you think the Discipline Inspection Commission is a pushover? We have already obtained all the records of fund transfers between you, including evidence of you embezzling public funds through fake contracts and accepting bribes from enterprises. If you continue to deny it, you will only increase your culpability!"

Station President Jia Chengzhi's face grew paler and paler, his fingers gripping the armrests of the chair until his knuckles turned white.

He lowered his head, his voice weak:

"I... I really didn't..."

Deputy Director Yu Zehua slammed the table and said sternly:

"Station President Jia Chengzhi! How much longer do you want to quibble? Do you think Director Yan Jinghui will protect you? He can barely save himself now and has already been brought under our control! If you still won't confess, do you intend to take the fall for him?"