166: Chapter 166 Huge Bribes

Chairwoman Niu Wenhua was arrested. The Handong Province Provincial Party Committee convened a special meeting and even held a press conference specifically for this matter, which received commentary from the central media, and so on.

Things were developing in a positive direction.

The evildoers would face severe legal punishment, and the matter was drawing to a close. Although the future treatment and recovery for the affected infants would be a long process, the matter would finally come to an end.

In addition to handling the Toxic Milk Powder Incident with thunderous measures and gaining public acclaim, the Handong Province Provincial Party Committee also conducted related commendations in a low-key manner.

Take Qin Chuan, for example; he not only received commendation from the province and obtained a bright red certificate, but his related achievements would also be recorded in his personnel file and resume.

This made many people envious. Beyond that, there was also a personal talk with the member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee and the head of the Organization Department.

Organizational talks are generally a good thing.

Moreover, this was an organizational commendation talk, which made quite a few people envious.

"Comrade Qin Chuan, your performance in this incident was commendable. Several provincial leaders have spoken very highly of you. On behalf of the organization, I would like to commend you..."

After coming out of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, Qin Chuan was in a good mood.

His face was beaming with a smile; one look was enough to tell he was in high spirits.

If it were anyone else, they would likely be even more excited than Qin Chuan. A commendation talk from the head of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee—you have to ask yourself, wouldn't you be happy and thrilled!

However, this wonderful mood was soon affected.

Just as he walked out of the gate of the Provincial Party Committee compound, planning to return to Jianning City that afternoon, and now preparing to go to Handong University, Liang Youyuan approached him before he could even get into the car.

"Director Qin, hello. I have something to discuss with you."

This attitude was a complete 180-degree turn from his previous arrogant and domineering demeanor; he was acting like a subservient lackey now.

Who was Qin Chuan? One look at him was enough to guess the gist of the situation.

As the deputy leader of the temporary Task Force, he had been following the Toxic Milk Powder Incident closely. Of course, he knew that some middle management of Wuniu Group would also be implicated. Some of the more serious cases might face two or three years, or even, in individual cases, three to five years of imprisonment.

Liang Youyuan had originally used Liang Qiaoxi's name to enter Wuniu Group and even managed to secure the position of deputy general manager of the marketing department.

Although he hadn't been employed for long, he had done plenty of evil deeds, including threatening and intimidating the families of the victimized infants—he was rotten to the core.

He was already on record with the relevant departments and was not allowed to leave the provincial capital. Before long, he would also face legal sanctions.

"Hmph!"

Qin Chuan wore a cold expression and snorted coldly; he had no desire to pay any attention to this person.

"Director Qin, I was wrong, I was wrong, I apologize, it was my fault..."

Seeing his last straw of hope about to leave, Liang Youyuan immediately began to plead, putting on a pitiful act.

"Get lost!"

Qin Chuan scolded, pulled open the car door, and waved his hand, saying, "Drive, to Handong University."

The driver, Chen Haisheng, stepped on the gas, and the car quickly drove away.

Liang Youyuan stood there, muttering, "It's over, it's over. Who will save me? Do I really have to go in and serve one or two years?"

"I don't want to go to jail, I don't want to go to jail..."

Because the Toxic Milk Powder Incident had basically come to an end, and Qin Chuan would be returning to Jianning City that afternoon, he had some rare free time, which he naturally spent with his girlfriend.

The two ate, went shopping, watched a movie, went hiking, and so on, until four or five in the afternoon.

"Brother Chuan, I will miss you. I'll come to see you when I have time."

"Mm, I will miss you too."

Qin Chuan gently kissed his girlfriend goodbye, raised his hand to check the time, and said, "Haisheng, let's go back to Jianning City!"

There was still a social engagement that evening.

Qin Chuan's performance had been so outstanding that he had received commendation from the province, and the people at the Market Supervision Bureau had organized a dinner, saying it was to celebrate for Qin Chuan.

Within the system, such dinners and social engagements were very normal, and Qin Chuan did not reject them.

However, he hadn't expected that Liang Youyuan would be like a ghost that wouldn't go away.

The next morning, Qin Chuan was sitting in his office dealing with documents that hadn't been processed over the past few days when the office door was gently pushed open.

"Director Qin!"

The person pushing the door open was Liang Youyuan, who was poking his head in, acting sneaky and suspicious, with a large cardboard box in his arms.

Qin Chuan frowned slightly. "Why are you here? You are not allowed to leave the provincial capital!"

Liang Youyuan put on a smiling face. "Director Qin, I came to apologize to you. This is a token of my sincerity. My situation is quite troublesome, and I hope you can put in a good word for me."

As he spoke, he placed the large cardboard box on the desk and opened it in front of Qin Chuan; it was completely filled with bundles of brand-new banknotes.

So much money; it was visually striking!

Money, who doesn't like it!

Liang Youyuan thought the same, and he had spared no expense, bringing a full two million, almost filling the cardboard box.

"Director Qin, I was wrong in the past, and I will never do it again. I apologize to you. As long as you put in a good word for me to help me get through this difficulty, I will send another two million."

Qin Chuan said, "Liang Youyuan, you are bribing a state cadre!"

Liang Youyuan felt disdain in his heart. You officials, is there any one of you who doesn't like money? You put on a sanctimonious act, appearing righteous, but in reality, you take money faster than anyone.

"Director Qin, don't think it's too little. Do a brother a favor..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted. Qin Chuan said, "Liang Youyuan, you are courting death. Not only did you sneak out of the provincial capital without permission, but you are also openly offering a bribe. A sentence, I think you're looking at a very long sentence!"

After saying this, he picked up the phone on his desk, called the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of the Market Supervision Bureau over, and briefly explained Liang Youyuan's bribery.

Immediately, Liang Youyuan was dumbfounded.

There really are cats in this world that don't eat fish.

He had originally thought it was just a show, and that in the end, he would still accept the money; after all, two million in cash was not a small amount.

Who knew that the person was serious.

"Director Qin, for the sake of my uncle, just pretend this never happened, okay?"

"Heh, do you think that's possible?"

Liang Youyuan panicked. "Director Qin, I'll call my uncle right now and let him talk to you."

"No need for you to call, I'll call him for you!"

Qin Chuan picked up the desk phone, turned on the speakerphone, dialed Liang Qiaoxi's number, and briefly explained the situation.

Liang Qiaoxi appeared impartial and incorruptible, stating very clearly that he should be dealt with strictly and severely, without any regard for his reputation.

Liang Youyuan was completely dumbfounded!

His uncle was serious!

At such a critical moment, he actually didn't show any leniency. With his last hope shattered, Liang Youyuan's face turned deathly pale.

It's over, it's over.

Originally, he might only have had to serve one or two years in prison, but now, with the massive bribery and sneaking out of the provincial capital, he probably wouldn't get out for three to five years.