232: Chapter 232 Go in and get properly reformed.

Forcing himself to calm down, Secretary Pei Yuantao picked up the phone and dialed the mobile number of Secretary Kang Kewu.

He did not even notice that his fingers were trembling slightly as he dialed.

At this moment, Secretary Kang Kewu had also just finished watching the news report.

Seeing the incoming call, a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He thought to himself, "Secretary Pei Yuantao, you must be anxious now. If nothing goes wrong, you are going to take the initiative to ask our Ningzhou Municipal Party Committee to strictly handle Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin's case."

As soon as the call connected, Secretary Pei Yuantao couldn't be bothered with pleasantries and went straight to the point. "Secretary Kang Kewu, after much thought, I have finally realized that I was terribly wrong. Truly, to spoil a son is to kill him. I apologize to the Ningzhou Municipal Party Committee for my previous words..."

He said nothing about the report and criticism regarding Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin on CCTV, offering only hypocritical self-reproach and apologies.

Secretary Kang Kewu, of course, knew perfectly well that Secretary Pei Yuantao only had this attitude because he had watched the news just now.

Otherwise, what did you think?

Previously, he had clearly stated that paying a little money and writing a self-criticism would be enough.

"Secretary Kang Kewu, as Party cadres, we must manage our family members and children well. Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin has committed such a grave error that it must be handled strictly. Do not worry about my status; everyone is equal before the law. We must give the common people an explanation!"

Secretary Kang Kewu almost laughed out loud but did not show it. He said in a very serious tone, "Secretary Pei is right. Everyone is equal before the law. We will handle this matter fairly and justly."

After finishing the call, Secretary Pei Yuantao sat limply on the sofa, praying in his heart, "Let it end here. Please, do not let it spread to me."

A while later, his phone rang.

It was a call from his secretary, Secretary Zhao Jun, who reported, "Boss, as you instructed, we utilized many resources and channels to secretly investigate Qin Chuan. We found that his biggest backer is Governor Zhou Yuan, while Qin Chuan himself is just someone from a rural background..."

Before he could finish, he was interrupted.

Secretary Pei Yuantao said loudly and impatiently, "Investigate! Continue to dig deeper for me! Qin Chuan cannot be this simple!"

He had been suspicious before.

If there were no astonishing connections in the background, those reports on the internet would have been enough to plunge Qin Chuan into eternal damnation. Yet, what was the result? All the negative reports disappeared, and what remained were all positive reports favorable to Qin Chuan.

With the CCTV news report on Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin, Secretary Pei Yuantao's doubts vanished. He firmly believed in his heart that Qin Chuan must have heaven-reaching connections!

As expected of CCTV; it represents the official attitude and position.

Following this news report, it wasn't just Secretary Pei Yuantao; many people were affected. Some were happy, and some were worried.

Zhang Qun was quite worried. He never expected that this traffic accident in Wanshun County would actually make it onto the CCTV News Broadcast.

After all, he was a mayor at the department-bureau level, so he still possessed political sensitivity. He knew in his heart that Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin was finished; no one could protect him.

Soon, he received a call from Deputy Provincial Party Secretary Tang Weiwei of Jiangnan Province.

The content was very simple: she instructed him not to get involved in this matter anymore, to stay out of it, and not to bring trouble upon himself because of it.

Director Zhu Huabing was completely different.

After watching the news, he was pleasantly surprised. He never expected that CCTV would actually broadcast this matter and even provide commentary and instructions.

In fact, he had been under great pressure.

After all, the person arrested was a Deputy County Party Secretary, and the other party had a deep background. If things went wrong, he would be in great danger.

Now it was fine; even the King of Heaven wouldn't dare to do anything to him.

While he was pleasantly surprised, a subordinate called to ask whether they should continue to detain the suspect, as the 24-hour limit was about to expire, or release him once the time was up.

Director Zhu Huabing was full of confidence. He extended it to 48 hours and officially opened a case for the traffic accident.

County Bureau.

Seeing that the 24 hours were about to be up, Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin became arrogant again.

"Where is Director Zhu Huabing? Get over here!"

"Hahaha, it's almost 24 hours. If you have the guts, keep me locked up here!"

"..."

He was shouting loudly, audible from far away. Many police officers shook their heads helplessly, and Director Zhu Huabing's few trusted aides were sweating buckets.

However, Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin did not expect that instead of being released, Qin Chuan, Director Zhu Huabing, and others came over together.

Seeing the figure of Qin Chuan, Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin's gaze turned cold. "Qin Chuan, you are finished. Hahaha, wait until I get out. Do you believe I can make your position as County Party Secretary unstable?"

Qin Chuan chuckled coldly. "I really don't believe that. Let me tell you, you aren't getting out. Director Zhu Huabing, tell him what is going on."

Director Zhu Huabing said loudly, "Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin, as a Deputy County Party Secretary and a leading cadre of the Party, you insulted and beat others, causing multiple soft tissue contusions and two fractured ribs to the victim. We are now officially opening an investigation into you!"

Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin looked incredulous, as if he had heard a huge joke. "Hahaha, you're killing me. You actually dare to think about opening an investigation into me? Did you ask my dad? Will he agree to this?!"

Qin Chuan looked at him as if he were an idiot, thinking to himself, "Such a person is actually the Deputy County Party Secretary of our Wanshun County. Fortunately, he is going to prison just a few days after taking office."

"Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin, you might not know this yet, but your father just called the Ningzhou Municipal Party Committee a moment ago, requesting that this be handled strictly to ensure that everyone is equal before the law."

"Furthermore, the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection will investigate the issues exposed on the internet, such as you wearing famous watches and luxury goods. I hope you will truthfully confess your problems when the time comes."

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin shouted.

Qin Chuan looked mocking. "Director Zhu Huabing, give him his phone. Let him call his dad. Otherwise, he will keep pinning his hopes on his dad, thinking his dad can save him."

After being arrested, Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin's phone had been confiscated.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be completely ignorant of the situation outside until now, thinking that since his father is a member of the Provincial Party Committee, no one would dare to do anything to him.

Soon, the phone was brought over.

Seeing his own phone, Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin was stunned. He truly couldn't believe they dared to give him his phone. Gradually, a bad premonition arose in his heart.

Since they dared to give him his phone, it meant they had confidence.

Could it be that my dad has really given up on me...

It's impossible. He only has me as a son; it's absolutely impossible for him to give up on me. Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin took the phone and immediately dialed his father's number.

"Dad, save me..."

He had barely said a few words before he was interrupted. A helpless voice came from the other end, "Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin, if you commit a mistake, you must bravely take responsibility. Go in and reform properly for a few years. After you come out, Dad will send you abroad."

"Dad..."

Before he could say anything more, the phone on the other end hung up with a click.

Deputy County Party Secretary Pei Lin hurriedly called back, but it showed that the phone was turned off.