333: Chapter 333 Yang Qimao was taken away for investigation

He had pretended to be calm just now, but in reality, he was panicking internally.

Now, he finally couldn't hold it together anymore. Cold sweat dripped from his forehead as he sat in his large, comfortable office chair, lost in thought.

Why did Qin Chuan suddenly question him on behalf of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection? Was it a secret report, or had the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection obtained evidence of his corruption, or...

He thought about many things, and a growing sense of unease washed over him. He even wondered if the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was really going to move against him.

Thinking of this, he picked up the red phone on his desk and dialed a number in the capital. "Old Leader, how is your health lately? Are you doing well..."

...

Guangming District Public Security Bureau, Detention Room.

In the middle was a corridor two or three meters wide, with detention rooms on either side. Through the iron bars, one could see the situation on the opposite side.

With Deputy Party Secretary Liao Deyuan arrested and entering the investigation phase, his secretary, Wu Feng, had also been arrested. He was temporarily held here and might be sent to a detention center later.

After being brought in by two police officers and locked in one of the detention rooms, Wu Feng saw someone in the cell opposite him who looked somewhat familiar.

Looking closely, it was actually his mother.

"Mom, it's really you!"

The older woman heard the voice and looked over, her expression changing instantly. "Son, why are you in here too?"

Wu Feng sighed. "Sigh, Secretary Liao was arrested. Naturally, I couldn't escape and was locked up too."

"Impossible, this can't be real!"

Wu Feng's mother had a strong reaction. Although she had been locked up, she had remained arrogant over the past two days, believing her son was Deputy Party Secretary Liao Deyuan's secretary and would have her released soon. She thought those police officers would suffer for this.

Now that Wu Feng was also locked up, how could she accept this!

Wu Feng was dejected. "Mom, you hit someone on the subway. It had a terrible impact and caused a huge scene. Do you remember that young man around thirty who was there? He is the Director of the Inspection Office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. I suspect Secretary Liao's arrest has a lot to do with him..."

After hearing her son explain the general reason, Wu Feng's mother was completely unable to accept the reality. It was a massive blow; her eyes went hollow, and she slumped to the ground, muttering to herself, though it was unclear what she was saying.

...

The investigation team led by Qin Chuan made rapid progress. In less than two short days, they had gathered a mountain of ironclad evidence of Yang Qimao's corruption.

Because Qin Chuan was effectively using a 'cheat,' no matter how deep one hid or how discreetly one acted, it was useless. Under Qin Chuan's guidance, every lead the investigators followed hit the mark. Some who had worked in the Discipline Inspection Commission system for ten or twenty years had never seen things go so smoothly.

Impressive, truly impressive!

Several comrades were working under Qin Chuan for the first time, and within just two days, they were deeply impressed. Director Qin was simply too capable.

Since the investigation was progressing smoothly and they had already secured a large amount of evidence against Yang Qimao, they all sat down for a meeting.

Old Liu suggested, "Director, I believe we can now have Yang Qimao taken away for investigation."

"I agree!"

"We already have enough ironclad evidence. To avoid any complications from delays, I also suggest we have Yang Qimao taken away for investigation immediately!"

Everyone on the investigation team agreed to take Yang Qimao away for investigation immediately. Qin Chuan nodded, picked up the phone, and called Party Secretary Qian Gang in front of everyone.

"Secretary Qian, through our investigation, we have now secured a large amount of ironclad evidence regarding Yang Qimao's corruption..."

After a brief report, Qin Chuan said, "The investigators all suggest that Yang Qimao be taken away for investigation immediately."

"Yes, yes, his corruption is extremely serious. According to the information we have, the total amount exceeds two hundred million. Additionally, his private life is decadent; we've already identified 17 mistresses, and the actual number might be even higher."

"Good, good. We will take him away for investigation immediately!"

After finishing the call, Qin Chuan said loudly, "You all heard. Secretary Qian has instructed us to take Yang Qimao away for investigation immediately. Old Liu, pick a few people to come with me to the Jiangbei Provincial Government."

Soon, two cars parked in the basement of the Jiangbei Provincial Government office building.

Of course, before coming over, Qin Chuan had also called the top leader of Jiangbei Province to give him a heads-up, out of respect for his position.

He only notified the top leader and no one else. Leading a few people, Qin Chuan marched straight toward Yang Qimao's office.

Just as he was about to knock, the secretary came over to block them, questioning loudly, "Who are you people? What are you doing!"

Old Liu wasn't polite. "We are from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Do not obstruct official business!"

Hearing they were from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, Secretary Zhang shrank back, not daring to say another word. He even felt a bit of fear—could his boss be in trouble?

Qin Chuan raised his hand and knocked twice. Without waiting for permission, he pushed the door open and entered.

Inside the office, Yang Qimao was sitting in his chair with two people beside him—likely heads of subordinate departments—who were reporting on their work.

Seeing Qin Chuan enter with several people, Yang Qimao panicked, but he still forced a smile. "Director Qin, you're here. Is there something I can help you with?"

Qin Chuan didn't waste words, declaring loudly, "Yang Qimao, you are suspected of serious corruption and are being taken away for investigation. Take him!"

Old Liu stepped forward personally, twisting Yang Qimao's arms behind his back and escorting him out without any ceremony.

Yang Qimao's face changed drastically as he shouted, "Let me go! I want to call my old leader! Let me go..."

No amount of shouting helped. Another comrade stepped up and, together with Old Liu, escorted Yang Qimao away.

The two officials who had been reporting their work turned pale, clearly frightened, and even took a few steps back.

It was during working hours, and there were many people in the provincial government building. Hearing the commotion, many came out to see what was happening.

What!

Governor Yang was being taken away!

Some even looked down from the windows and saw Yang Qimao being loaded into a car. Instantly, the entire Jiangbei Provincial Government was in an uproar.

"My god, without any warning, Yang Qimao was taken away by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection!"

"Governor Yang finally got caught. It's said he had multiple mistresses. With such a wild lifestyle, it was only a matter of time!"

"It's over, it's over. I was so close to Governor Yang. Will I be taken away for questioning too?"

"..."

Many were happy to see Yang Qimao taken away for questioning. Most people loathed corrupt officials, though a small number felt uneasy, fearing they would be implicated—especially those in Yang Qimao's faction.

In the entire Jiangbei Provincial Government, almost no one could focus on work; everyone was talking about Yang Qimao being taken away for investigation.

With this as the epicenter, the news spread rapidly. Within minutes, it had reached the entire Jiangbei Province officialdom, and many officials had heard the news.