256: Chapter 256 I wouldn't save you even if you saved a dog.

Such a thought only flickered in their minds for a moment because everyone involved in the case knew that Zhang Qun was undeniably a major corrupt official.

Based on the preliminary information, besides the fifty million that Liu Cheng had confessed to, Zhang Qun had embezzled at least nearly ten million more. However, so far, apart from three properties, nothing of value had been found—not even a decent watch.

At most, they had only found a few bottles of fine wine and some cans of somewhat valuable tea in his duplex villa.

Something about this situation wasn't right!

Where did everything go? Where was the money Zhang Qun embezzled? The luxury watches, the gold...

County Party Secretary's office.

Qin Chuan heard about the progress of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team and how they had searched Zhang Qun's home top to bottom without finding anything of value.

As expected, they couldn't find it.

Through the System's search function, Zhang Qun held no secrets from Qin Chuan. Naturally, he knew exactly where the corrupt gains were hidden.

Besides some money sent to his son overseas and some stored in a few secret accounts, there was a large amount of cash, luxury watches, antiques, gold, US dollars, and so on—all hidden in a very secluded place.

No wonder the people from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection couldn't find it in such a short time.

Zhang Qun owned a duplex villa.

A so-called duplex villa consisted of two units, one on top of the other. The top unit belonged to Zhang Qun, but in reality, the bottom unit was his as well.

The bottom villa was still a shell, unfinished and undecorated. Others thought it hadn't been sold yet, but in fact, Zhang Qun had bought it back then using the name of a distant relative.

That bottom villa had two floors above ground and two below. However, there was actually a hidden third basement level that Zhang Qun had secretly hired people to dig. The entrance was concealed and very difficult for outsiders to discover; most of his belongings were hidden there.

Since the people from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection hadn't found it yet, he didn't mind giving them a hand. Qin Chuan printed out the information from the System—dozens of pages in total, very detailed. Besides the paper documents, he also downloaded all the videos onto a USB drive.

With the dozens of pages of physical documents and the USB drive, Qin Chuan sent everything anonymously to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Furthermore, he sent it from Ningzhou City, not Wanshun County.

Why not just send electronic documents to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's reporting email? Qin Chuan was a bit worried that his IP address might be tracked, leading them to discover he was the one who had secretly reported it. That would be hard to explain—how did he get such detailed information?

Sending it anonymously from Ningzhou City was different; it would be almost impossible to track down who had sent the reporting materials.

However, Qin Chuan didn't expect that less than a day after sending those items, he would receive a call from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"Comrade Qin Chuan, this is the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Qin Chuan was stunned. His first reaction was: Could it be that my act of sending those reporting materials has been exposed? But he quickly dismissed the thought; it was impossible.

"Hello, this is Qin Chuan."

"Comrade Qin Chuan, it's like this: Zhang Qun has been clamoring and insisting on meeting you. With Secretary Wang's permission, we've agreed to let him see you once. Could you come over?"

What!

Zhang Qun actually wants to see me.

What does he want with me?

Although he didn't understand the reason for now, since the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection had specifically called, he had to go no matter how busy he was.

"Alright, I'll be right over."

After hanging up, Qin Chuan wondered what it was all about that Zhang Qun insisted on seeing him. Could he check it through the System?

In theory, it should be possible. Anything that had already happened to anyone within the system could be queried.

Zhang Qun wanting to see him was something that had already happened regarding Zhang Qun, so he decided to give it a try.

He opened the System and typed "What is the reason Zhang Qun wants to see me" into the search bar. Soon, the System provided an answer.

"Zhang Qun has been taken away for investigation and knows his hopes of getting out are slim. He needs a life-saving straw. Currently, he is desperately seeking any help he can find, guessing that you have a deep background and fantasizing that you can save him. To this end, he is willing to agree to certain exchange conditions, including giving you that fifty million in cash and promising to work for you in the future, and so on."

Heh!

In his dreams!

Keep dreaming!

For a massive parasite like this who has embezzled over a hundred million, I'd sooner save a dog than save you.

Having understood what was going on, Qin Chuan went to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection immediately.

At the same time, he felt a bit of joy. The System was too powerful, too heaven-defying, to be able to find out even this. Impressive, truly impressive; as expected of my little bro, Tongzi.

Qin Chuan arrived at the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and was led by the staff to see Zhang Qun.

This was Zhang Qun???

After not seeing him for a few days, his appearance had changed drastically. He no longer looked like a mayor; his hair was a mess, he looked completely dejected, and there were even bloodshot streaks in his eyes.

Upon seeing Qin Chuan, Zhang Qun's expression became somewhat agitated, but he didn't rush to say anything. Instead, he made a request to the staff of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"Can I have a private chat with Comrade Qin Chuan?"

This...

The people from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection hesitated because this was against the rules.

Zhang Qun said, "Just five minutes, five minutes at most."

The staff didn't agree immediately but went to ask for instructions. Considering that the person Zhang Qun was meeting was Qin Chuan, and there was virtually no possibility of collusion or corruption between them, they finally agreed to give them five minutes.

The staff left and gently closed the door.

Zhang Qun suddenly became a bit agitated. "Comrade Qin Chuan, save me, please save me! I know you have the ability."

"I was wrong before, I apologize. I should have realized it sooner—you have connections that reach the heavens. But I was blinded by hatred at the time and thought you were just a commoner. How was I to know your background was so powerful? I was truly wrong..."

This guy was covered in tears and snot, pleading bitterly.

If you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?

Qin Chuan remained unperturbed, even a bit cold, as he watched the performance.

After pleading for a while, Zhang Qun continued, "Comrade Qin Chuan, give a brother a hand. I can reward you—how about fifty million in cash? Also, after I get out, I'll listen to everything you say. Whatever you want me to do, I'll do it..."

After watching his performance, Qin Chuan felt it was enough and said slowly, "Mayor Zhang, since you've done certain things, you must have the courage to face the consequences."

"Go in and reform yourself properly. By the way, I heard you're stubbornly resisting. That won't do. I advise you to confess truthfully. I have a hunch that someone might anonymously report your issues to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. It's better to confess yourself than to be reported by someone else..."

Before he could finish, he was interrupted.

Zhang Qun almost jumped up, falling into a state of frenzy!