Official Career Storm
Chapter 411

Chapter 411: Chapter 411

Political Commissioner Zhong seemed to be dangling him intentionally, refusing to clarify his words.

County Magistrate Hou frowned, staring at the report over and over again. Ultimately, with a resigned smile, he said, "Political Commissioner Zhong, why don’t you make things clearer?"

Political Commissioner Zhong didn’t answer but instead asked, "This case, has Dujiang County opened an investigation?"

"Director Yao," County Magistrate Hou said, "you answer."

Director Yao said, "We’ve already filed the case and investigated."

"What was the investigation like, and what were the results?" asked Political Commissioner Zhong.

Director Yao explained, "The details of the case are very clear. There were some social figures who had conflicts with the factory owner. As for the fire, it was caused by a cigarette butt, not deliberate arson."

Political Commissioner Zhong squinted his eyes, looking at County Magistrate Hou. "It seems I’ve been too nice, allowing County Magistrate Hou and Director Yao to think they can fool me."

Both men tensed up.

Political Commissioner Zhong continued, "If Director Yao can’t remember, I can remind you."

"That night, over a hundred social figures surrounded the factory. Then a group of soldiers happened to pass by and helped the factory owner by using violent means to subdue the gang."

"Do you remember now, Director Yao?"

Director Yao’s pupils contracted.

He had forgotten about that!

Yes, that night, a group of soldiers had come!

He suddenly looked up, scanning the row of military vehicles before him.

Had it been these men who came that night?

Damn it!

Director Yao was sweating profusely by now.

County Magistrate Hou wasn’t very familiar with the specifics, but from Director Yao’s reaction, he could guess a thing or two.

"Director Yao, what exactly happened?"

"It was, it was..." Director Yao stuttered, struggling to articulate a complete sentence.

"That night, we were at the scene, and I am very clear about what happened," said Political Commissioner Zhong.

"Those social figures intentionally set the fire, trying to force a sale."

"How did it turn into a fire started by a cigarette in Director Yao’s account?"

"It seems Director Yao can’t explain it to me. County Magistrate Hou, perhaps you can explain."

County Magistrate Hou really wanted to kick Director Yao away.

This damn fool, did his brain get eaten by a dog?

Lying in front of someone who was there, did he think their memory only lasted seven days?

"Political Commissioner Zhong, I will give you a satisfactory response to this matter!"

"We will also reinvestigate this case."

"Since Political Commissioner Zhong and the others are here, why don’t we take a new statement now?"

Political Commissioner Zhong hummed indifferently, and County Magistrate Hou said, "Director Yao, go call the duty officers over, let’s take a new statement!"

"Bring all the police officers handling this case here. I want to know who investigated this case and why there is such a discrepancy!"

"Was someone bribed, committing fraud?"

"If that’s the case, they will all be dismissed and investigated!"

County Magistrate Hou spoke very seriously, and finally, he assured Political Commissioner Zhong, "Political Commissioner Zhong, rest assured, this case will not be treated leniently by the county, no matter who is involved!"

"Hmm," Political Commissioner Zhong nodded.

Soon, the police officers came to take statements.

They, along with the dozens of soldiers in the vehicles, were all witnesses.

Everyone’s statement was consistent, with no discrepancies.

Additionally, Political Commissioner Zhong also provided a dashcam recording from inside the vehicle.

When they saw the process of the gang being brutally beaten by the soldiers, their hearts twitched.

They had been beaten brutally.

As the soldiers gave their statements, Zeng Yingrong was a bit anxious.

Their purpose for coming tonight was to get Song Guanchao out.

But by now, Political Commissioner Zhong was still fussing over these trivial matters.

Seeing his impatient and frowning expression, Political Commissioner Zhong smiled and said, "Xiao Zeng, don’t be anxious."

"You have to eat rice one spoonful at a time, if we don’t sort things out from the beginning, we can’t proceed with the following issues."

County Magistrate Hou listened, puzzled.

What does that mean?

Did they have other matters?

When the questioning was almost done, County Magistrate Hou cautiously asked, "Political Commissioner Zhong, this case is essentially clear. The relevant personnel will be apprehended tomorrow. Is there anything else you see problematic here?"

After such a long preamble, Political Commissioner Zhong too got to the point, "County Magistrate Hou, something has recently happened in the city, I wonder if you’ve paid attention to it."

County Magistrate Hou knew that the true purpose of tonight’s meeting was about to be revealed.

He was just puzzled as to how it was related to the city.

"What are you referring to, Political Commissioner Zhong?"

"Do you know Song Guanchao, Secretary Song?"

Song Guanchao!

County Magistrate Hou’s heart skipped a beat; he likely guessed what the real intention was.

"I do."

The following words from Political Commissioner Zhong confirmed his guess.

"The day after the garment factory fire, the province had issued a disciplinary decision against Secretary Song."

"You’re aware of this, right, County Magistrate Hou?"

County Magistrate Hou, with a stiff face, nodded, "I’m aware."

"Good, since you are aware, things are simpler."

Political Commissioner Zhong’s smile faded, "As far as I know, Secretary Song was detained by your county’s Police Department at noon today."

"Detained?"

County Magistrate Hou’s expression turned to stone.

He hadn’t known about this.

He turned to Director Yao, his tone far from calm, challenging him, "Director Yao, did you detain Secretary Song?"

Director Yao’s face turned pale, his lips quivered, "Secretary Song, he... he..."

"Speak! Was he detained or not?"

"Detained, he was detained."

Director Yao looked utterly despondent, his heart sinking.

Before the detention, he had double-checked that the provincial disciplinary decision had not been revoked.

He was also certain of the city’s stance towards Song Guanchao.

Otherwise, he would not have dared to detain him.

But why did this happen?

Why would the military stand up for Song Guanchao?

He racked his brains but could not understand.

"Bang!"

"Foolishly, recklessly!"

County Magistrate Hou slammed the table, his face red with anger.

Pointing at Director Yao, he yelled, "Who authorized you to detain him? Speak! Who gave you the permission?"

"I, I... The evidence was conclusive. Secretary Song refused to admit guilt, everything was done according to procedure."

At this point, Director Yao could only stick to his path.

He had figured it out already.

Even if there were consequences, he could shift the blame to the case officers.

"The evidence was conclusive." Political Commissioner Zhong chuckled, looking towards Bai Ruyi, "The party involved is right here, but as the party involved, he did not receive a police summons and was not approached for his side of the situation."

"I am a military man, not familiar with the police’s procedures. Director Yao, enlighten me, what is this ’conclusive evidence’ when the party involved hasn’t appeared?"

"We have office surveillance; the surveillance shows that Secretary Song indeed assaulted someone."

"Assault?" Political Commissioner Zhong scoffed, no longer addressing him but turning to the County Magistrate Hou, "County Magistrate Hou, I came here today for two things."

"First, Mr. Bai’s factory was maliciously set on fire, and I demand legal punishment for the arsonist."

"Second, regarding the case involving Secretary Song, I request the initiation of an investigation procedure. I want to know whether there is any malice targeting him in this case. If so, all relevant personnel should be dealt with according to the law."

"If County Magistrate Hou cannot achieve this, I will go to the city; if the city finds it difficult, then I will proceed to the province."

"Song Guanchao is from our Nanjiang Military District, and if he cannot receive fair treatment, I will personally go to speak with the leaders. I want to see if even with the leaders involved, they cannot restore justice for Song Guanchao!"

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