118: Chapter 118 Clears the Name of Secretary Qin Chuan

County Party Secretary's office.

Secretary Zhao Shaojun's face was slightly gloomy.

Of course, he had heard some of those rumors, but what he didn't expect was that things would develop into such a state.

His father was placed under investigation, and within an hour, the news had spread throughout the county's officialdom. If there wasn't someone fueling the flames behind the scenes, he wouldn't believe it even if he died.

Who could it be?

Was it Qin Chuan, or County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong, or perhaps...

Several names flashed through his mind, but he couldn't be certain for a moment. He thought they shouldn't have had this information channel; they were far away in the provincial capital, so how could the news have spread here so quickly?

Just as he was thinking about these things, the phone rang; it was a call from Vice Governor Zhao Xuewen.

"Shaojun, you need to prepare yourself mentally. Your father probably won't be coming out. His issues are very serious. I heard that the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection personally ordered your father to be placed under investigation..."

He couldn't hear a word of what followed.

The fact that the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection personally implemented the investigation carried obvious implications. Secretary Zhao Shaojun was not a novice in officialdom; he knew his father was completely finished.

Vice Governor Zhao Xuewen clearly didn't want to get involved either. Not to mention using connections to bail him out, he had even started to distance himself.

"Shaojun, these are extraordinary times. Do not call me unless absolutely necessary. If there is anything, I will contact you."

Suddenly, a wave of despair washed over Secretary Zhao Shaojun.

Had he been completely abandoned by his uncle? What should he do now?

Dahe Township.

The news had long since spread that Secretary Zhao Shaojun's father had been placed under investigation by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and public opinion was developing in a direction very favorable to Secretary Qin Chuan.

"I heard that Secretary Qin Chuan was framed!"

"I told you so! Secretary Qin's girlfriend is so beautiful, how could he possibly have been molesting Yang Xiaohui in the office!"

"I heard the one who set the trap was Secretary Zhao!"

"Shh, keep it down. How dare you say that!"

"Pfft, what's the big deal? Everyone outside is saying it; I'm not the first one to say it."

"..."

Inside the office.

Ma Zhengnan and a few others were there. Compared to their previous worries, they were completely different—each one looked relaxed.

Just a moment ago, Deputy Party Secretary Fu, Vice Township Head Mu Xiuwen, and others had watched the video from Qin Chuan's office, which further confirmed that Qin Chuan had been framed.

With Secretary Zhao Shaojun's father placed under investigation by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, everyone felt even more relaxed; there was basically no pressure.

Ma Zhengnan even suggested, "Secretary, since we hold such ironclad evidence, we cannot let others splash dirty water on you. I will arrange a general meeting of all township cadres to clarify this matter. We can even play this video."

Playing this video in front of all the township cadres—that was a big move!

But Qin Chuan was prepared to do something big.

If Secretary Zhao Shaojun's father hadn't been placed under investigation, he might have had to worry about the impact. Now, not only was his father under investigation, but Secretary Zhao Shaojun himself was also about to be investigated by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, so there was nothing to worry about.

"Very well. Then this cadre meeting will be arranged by Comrade Ma Zhengnan. As the person involved, I will recuse myself. I will leave everything to you all."

Having obtained Secretary Qin Chuan's permission, Ma Zhengnan and the others were delighted.

"Secretary, rest assured, we will definitely handle this matter beautifully."

The main purpose of holding this meeting was to clear his name, or rather, to vindicate Qin Chuan.

Although public opinion was already moving in a direction favorable to Qin Chuan, there was still a portion of people who held skeptical attitudes. It was therefore very necessary to conduct a vindication to let everyone know that Secretary Qin Chuan had indeed been framed.

As for offending Secretary Zhao Shaojun, haha, Ma Zhengnan and the others weren't afraid at all; they knew Secretary Zhao Shaojun wouldn't be jumping around for much longer.

"What? It's already four in the afternoon. A meeting at this time? No way!"

"A sudden general meeting, everyone has to attend. I suspect something big is happening!"

"Do you think this meeting is related to Secretary Qin Chuan's affair?"

"..."

After receiving the notice, everyone hurried to the Auditorium. Soon, the large Auditorium became lively; almost everyone within the Dahe Township system had come—a full two or three hundred people.

People from the Party and Government Office were already setting up the venue, especially preparing the computer, projector, etc. Soon, the township leaders like Ma Zhengnan walked into the Auditorium and took their seats on the podium.

Huh, why wasn't Secretary Qin Chuan there?

Some people even began to worry. Could it be that the rumors were true, and that was why Secretary Qin Chuan didn't attend this meeting?

Before anyone could think too much, the meeting began, hosted by Ma Zhengnan.

He got straight to the point and said loudly, "We called this sudden general meeting for only one reason: to tell everyone that Secretary Qin Chuan was framed."

What!

The Auditorium, which had just quieted down, became noisy all at once.

Ma Zhengnan was the Township Head. If he announced in front of so many people that Secretary Qin Chuan had been framed, then it was almost certainly true.

"I told you so! Qin Chuan is such a good person, how could he be so impulsive!"

"Now I can rest easy. Secretary Qin Chuan really was framed!"

"Damn it, who exactly set the trap to frame Secretary Qin?"

"..."

Yang Xiaohui had also been notified to attend the meeting. Originally, she didn't want to come because she had a vague sense of unease in her heart, fearing that things would be exposed. However, Director Hu Qibin had specifically requested it, calling her name to ensure she attended.

Hearing Ma Zhengnan make this announcement and hearing the people around her discussing it, her face turned a bit pale.

She comforted herself internally, "It won't happen, it won't happen. Everything is with Secretary Zhao; no need to worry, and it's impossible for things to be exposed."

Ma Zhengnan raised his hand to press down, signaling for everyone to quiet down, and then briefly explained the cause and process of how Secretary Qin Chuan was framed.

Then, he said loudly, "Of course, words alone are not evidence. This is a society ruled by law; everything must be based on evidence."

"I happen to have ironclad proof here. I will play it for everyone to watch now. I believe that after you watch it, you will completely understand that Secretary Qin Chuan was indeed framed."

The big screen began to play the video.

The video started with Yang Xiaohui knocking on the door and walking into Secretary Qin Chuan's office...

Seeing this video, Yang Xiaohui's face turned even whiter—a very pale shade—and she even began to tremble slightly. She never imagined in her wildest dreams that she had actually been recorded on video.

Where was Qin Chuan at this time?

Naturally, he had gone to the county, and went directly to the County Party Secretary's door. He raised his hand, knocked on the door, and then pushed it open to walk in.

Secretary Zhao Shaojun was in the office, his face looking a bit ugly. If you looked closely, there was even a hint of panic.

His father had been arrested, his uncle had already drawn a line in the sand, and he had become an abandoned pawn; he could see not even a glimmer of hope.

Seeing that it was Qin Chuan who had pushed the door open and entered, the look of astonishment on his face was obvious. He never expected that at this moment, Qin Chuan would come over on his own.