502: Chapter 502 Taking him down on the spot, that's too amazing!

After flipping through a few more pages, Vice Governor Huang Lize's face turned completely dark.

It was no wonder Qin Chuan had spoken like that earlier, giving no face at all; there was a reason for it.

This report concerned Secretary Xie Lizhi and several other members of the County Party Standing Committee, all of whom were involved in particularly serious corruption, with Secretary Xie Lizhi being the primary focus.

Vice Governor Huang Lize was also corrupt himself, but he hadn't expected that a mere Secretary Xie Lizhi would be even more extreme than him. Corruption involving hundreds of millions was one thing, but he also lived an extremely decadent and luxurious life, making a grand show of extravagance.

What was the point of keeping such a person?

He knew clearly that if he dared to keep Secretary Xie Lizhi, he would offend Qin Chuan one hundred percent, and his dream of becoming governor would be completely shattered. He absolutely could not keep him; he absolutely could not offend Comrade Qin Chuan.

Vice Governor Huang Lize quickly made a decision in his heart. Closing the file, his gaze toward Secretary Xie Lizhi changed completely.

Previously, he had called him "Little Xie" at every turn, but now he said directly, "Secretary Xie Lizhi, I never expected you to have degenerated and corrupted to this extent. You should go and confess your problems to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection yourself."

What!

Almost everyone was shocked.

What on earth had Secretary Qin Chuan shown Vice Governor Huang? Why, all of a sudden, did Vice Governor Huang want Secretary Xie Lizhi to confess his problems to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and why say it right there on the spot?

Secretary Xie Lizhi realized that this must be the report material about him. Knowing his problems were very serious, he still wanted to struggle a bit.

"Vice Governor, I..."

Before he could say anything, Vice Governor Huang Lize waved his hand to interrupt him, "Get out of here and go confess your problems to the Discipline Inspection Commission immediately."

Secretary Xie Lizhi sighed, his face ashen. He actually knew that the leader was effectively protecting him; confessing voluntarily was always better than having the authorities investigate and uncover the issues.

He had been a perfectly good County Party Secretary, and now he was about to go inside to operate a sewing machine. This huge contrast was something Secretary Xie Lizhi really couldn't accept.

He felt regret in his heart.

If I had known it would come to this, why did I go and offend Secretary Qin Chuan? If I had just latched onto his leg from the beginning, wouldn't everything have been fine?

Regret, so much regret.

The regret drove Secretary Xie Lizhi to open his mouth to plead with Qin Chuan, "Secretary Qin, I..."

Before the words could fully come out, Qin Chuan also waved his hand to interrupt him, "Secretary Xie Lizhi, confess your problems to the organization properly, go inside and reflect well, and strive to come out early."

Secretary Xie Lizhi's face was completely ashen as he walked out, looking utterly dejected.

The several members of the County Party Standing Committee from his faction all felt their hearts tighten, wondering if they would be implicated, and if the people from the Discipline Inspection Commission would invite them for tea.

The atmosphere became heavy and stifling.

Seeing this situation, Qin Chuan stood up and said, "Vice Governor Huang, let's go out for a walk and take a look around, what do you think?"

Wanshun County had been turned into a mess by Secretary Xie Lizhi and his cohorts, and it was necessary for Vice Governor Huang Lize to see it.

Vice Governor Huang Lize stood up and nodded, "Since I've come to Wanshun County, I really should go down and take a look."

Everyone followed, but Qin Chuan waved his hand and said, "No need for so many people to follow. Director Hu Bing and Director Zhu Huabing can accompany us. Everyone else should disperse; don't let this affect everyone's daily work."

Others really wanted to accompany them, but since Qin Chuan had said so, they had to stop.

None were happier than Director Hu Bing and Director Zhu Huabing.

Qin Chuan and Vice Governor Huang Lize went down to inspect and conduct research, and the officialdom of Wanshun County was soon shaken.

Around two in the afternoon, comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection arrived in Wanshun County, took Secretary Xie Lizhi away, and announced that he was being taken away for investigation.

Then, several other members of the County Party Standing Committee were successively invited for tea. It was estimated that they were all in danger and might accompany Secretary Xie Lizhi into operating a sewing machine.

For Wanshun County, this was a massive earthquake in the officialdom.

Many officials were trembling in fear, worried about being implicated.

Vice Governor Huang Lize left Wanshun County around four in the afternoon. When leaving, he gripped Qin Chuan's hand tightly, "Comrade Qin Chuan, when will you return to the provincial capital? I will come to visit you."

"Vice Governor Huang, you are too polite. When you have time, we can sit down and have some tea together."

Although Secretary Xie Lizhi had been taken away for investigation, Vice Governor Huang Lize was not unhappy at all, because at the very least, he hadn't offended Qin Chuan. At the very least, the Qin Family would not dismiss him with a single word when striving for the governor position.

After watching Vice Governor Huang Lize and the others get into their cars and leave, Qin Chuan didn't go anywhere else and returned to the Wanshun County hotel where he was staying.

Seeing that the leader wanted to return to the hotel to rest, Director Hu Bing was very sensible and did not disturb him. After seeing Qin Chuan back to the hotel, he sat down in his office.

Not long after he sat down, the office door was pushed open.

Then, the entire office was bustling. Other members of the County Party Standing Committee, as if they had agreed upon it, came one after another to show goodwill and express their support for Director Hu Bing. Other county leaders and many officials also came to report their work.

And what about Qin Chuan?

He returned to his room, closed the door, and sought some peace and quiet.

By five o'clock in the afternoon, there was a knock at the door. Opening it, he saw that it was actually Xiao Chuyi.

Today, Xiao Chuyi was dressed beautifully and looked radiant.

Qin Chuan said jokingly, "Old classmate, you're dressed up so beautifully and came over at this time; could it be that you want to invite me to dinner?"

"Hee hee." Xiao Chuyi smiled brightly and said very happily, "How did you know? That's too magical. I did come over to invite you to dinner. How about it? Do me the honor of dining with me tonight, how about it?"

Qin Chuan didn't want another big drinking party tonight; he just wanted some peace and quiet. He had already turned down Director Hu Bing's arrangements early on, and he was wondering where to have dinner.

Almost without hesitation, he said, "Sure, then you're treating."

"Let's go, my car is right downstairs," Xiao Chuyi invited.

The two of them went downstairs, exited the hotel gates, and got into the car.

After driving for a while, Qin Chuan, sitting in the passenger seat, felt a bit strange. The car wasn't going to any restaurant but was driving into a residential complex.

"Beauty Xiao, where are you planning to take me to eat?"

Xiao Chuyi said, "To my home for dinner, to taste my cooking."

Qin Chuan gently chided, "You should have told me earlier. Now I haven't bought any gifts, and it will be very awkward if I run into your parents later."

"Don't worry, this is a house I bought. I live here alone; my parents don't live here."

That was more like it.

Without Xiao Chuyi's parents, it would be freer, with no pressure. Qin Chuan said, "How is your cooking? I don't eat dark cuisine."

"You're the one who eats dark cuisine!" Xiao Chuyi said. "My cooking is actually quite good, but I usually don't cook myself. Apart from my parents, you are the first person I've cooked for."

The car drove into the underground garage on the first basement level. Not long after, led by Xiao Chuyi, Qin Chuan stepped into her home for the first time.

This was a large four-room apartment of one hundred and fifty to one hundred and sixty square meters. The living room was spacious and bright, kept neat and tidy. Of the four rooms, two were bedrooms, and the other two had been converted into a study and a gym, respectively.