Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1091 - Chapter 1091 Chapter 1047 Inspecting Red River TV Station

Chapter 1091: Chapter 1047: Inspecting Red River TV Station Chapter 1091: Chapter 1047: Inspecting Red River TV Station He Yusheng’s words had an alarming tinge to them. This made Lady He, sitting next to him, furrow her brows and say, “Old He, aren’t you exaggerating? What danger could Miao Miao possibly be in?”

There was no need for He Yusheng to answer that question. At this moment, even He Miao felt somewhat tense and said, “Mom, it’s not as simple as you think. If Liu Zijian confesses that he acted under my orders, then the Provincial Public Security Bureau will surely move to arrest me next.”

“So, Miao Miao. What kind of person is Liu Zijian, can we rely on him?” As soon as He Miao finished speaking, He Yusheng immediately continued.

Seeing He Miao’s puzzled expression, He Yusheng sighed inwardly. After all, it’s the young who are inexperienced with such matters.

Faced with this question, He Miao found it hard to bear. After hesitating for a long time, she stammered, “Liu Zijian, I think, probably wouldn’t, right? It wouldn’t do him any good to betray me.”

By this point, enough had been said. At that moment, He Yusheng waved his hand and said in a deep voice, “Miao Miao, during this period, you should stay in. Come home to stay every day, it’s a critical time and you should also rein in all those messy affairs of yours.”

…

While He Yusheng’s household was on high alert, at the Provincial Public Security Department, in the interrogation room, Chen Le had already left, leaving just an interrogation expert and a recorder. Sitting across them, Liu Zijian was in the chair. The time was already 3 AM.

Five whole hours had passed since Liu Zijian had spoken, just sitting there, neither Liu Zijian nor the Provincial Public Security Department’s personnel had said a word.

This silence, this atmosphere, was eerie and delicate. Clearly, there were three people in the interrogation room, yet it was completely quiet.

The two people facing him were surprisingly composed. Over these few hours, their demeanor was calm, their gaze fixed on Liu Zijian, but they didn’t speak a word.

Silence, this terrifying silence, so quiet it seemed one could clearly hear their own heartbeat. And at this moment, Liu Zijian felt not the slightest hint of sleepiness.

This was quite normal, as Liu Zijian, though worldly, was not a professional, nor had he gone through professional training, and he lacked the skills to resist an interrogation. In such an environment, Liu Zijian was naturally tense, agitated, coupled with a sense of panic. He wanted to sleep. But even if Chen Le permitted it, he probably wouldn’t be able to.

As time went by, it turned out that the interrogation experts, on the other hand, appeared perfectly tranquil and composed, showing no intention of speaking.

Eventually, Liu Zijian couldn’t hold back anymore and looking at the police officer in front of him, said, “Could I have a cigarette?”

In response to Liu Zijian’s request, the police officer glanced at him, and the lead interrogation expert signaled slightly. Then the recorder took out a cigarette from the box on the desk, walked over to Liu Zijian, and lit it for him.

Then, the interrogation expert suddenly spoke up, “Liu Zijian, don’t you want to say something? If you don’t talk now, by the time we transfer you to the detention center, you may never get the chance again in your life.”

These words immediately changed Liu Zijian’s expression, and in his heart, he also considered this possibility. It seemed truly likely. At this moment, countless thoughts were reborn in Liu Zijian’s mind, leaving him extremely conflicted.

On the other side, in the interrogation observation room, Nie Zhenbang sat with Chen Le, and similar to the interrogation room, Nie Zhenbang and Chen Le hadn’t rested either.

Nie Zhenbang’s level of concern for the matter far exceeded everyone’s expectations. Trouble comes in pairs. If matters were taken lightly, then assuredly someone in Jingcheng would use it to attack him later on. To prevent this from happening again, Nie Zhenbang had to retaliate with a show of strength, a clear warning to others.

The interrogation was not a task that could be finished in a short time, Nie Zhenbang was well aware. This was not a novel where people could be casually captured and made to confess easily and promptly. This was a confrontation, an invisible battle. Patience was needed. Hastiness wouldn’t help.

Standing up, Nie Zhenbang instructed Chen Le, “Comrade Chen Le, I’ll leave this side of things to you. Considering the extremely key and important nature of the suspect’s identity. In my view, we should not yet transfer Liu Zijian to the detention center, instead, keep him confined right here in the provincial office. As for the timing, well, three days should be the limit.”

“The impact of this internet rumor is significant. It has a broad reach and has seriously damaged the reputational image of party and government officials, causing a tremendous adverse impact. This matter must be viewed with utmost importance. On the one hand, we need to strengthen the management of the internet. On the other hand, liaise with various internet companies, explain the situation, and eliminate the impact. Thirdly, press forward with interrogation, grasp the true facts behind the incident. I only have one stance on this matter, no matter who is involved or what official it is, they must be rigorously investigated to the end.”

Hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Chen Le also stood up. In front of some leaders of the Provincial Public Security Department, he said gravely, “Secretary Nie, please rest assured. The Provincial Public Security Department will strictly follow your instructions and spare no effort to carry out all our tasks.”

Nie Zhenbang arrived home at four o’clock in the morning. As soon as he entered, An Na and Dong Wan were still sitting on the sofa in the living room.

Li Lixue came down from upstairs. Seeing Nie Zhenbang, she also spoke, “Husband, how did it go?”

Beside her, An Na and Dong Wan also looked at Nie Zhenbang with expectant faces. This matter was important to all three women, and they all took it very seriously, eagerly hoping to receive news as soon as possible.

Nie Zhenbang smiled faintly, took off his coat, hung it in the wardrobe, and then said, “There shouldn’t be any problems now. The main behind-the-scenes instigators have been controlled by the police and are under intense interrogation. Next, we’ll wait for the provincial public security department to sort out the case. After that, a press conference will be held to clarify the situation to the media. Don’t worry.”

…

The next morning, as soon as Nie Zhenbang started work and entered his office, while Hong Feng was still cleaning, he said, “Hong, call the Secretary-General and ask him to come over.”

A moment later, Xu Hongzhuan walked in, also deep in thought. He had been following the uproarious events of the past few days. Secretary Nie’s calm demeanor surprised Xu Hongzhuan. Summoned by Secretary Nie first thing in the morning, Xu couldn’t help but ponder.

“Secretary, you wanted to see me,” Xu Hongzhuan said as he entered the door, speaking with great respect.

Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Comrade Hongzhuan, now that you’re here, I need you to arrange for me to visit Red River TV Station and Red River Daily this morning.”

At this time, Secretary Nie’s visit to Red River TV Station and Red River Daily clearly indicated his intentions. It should be known that the internet is often referred to as the fourth estate. Obviously, Secretary Nie’s attitude was to send a message to everyone. This was his response to the rumors that had spread before.

Upon receiving the news, the leaders of Red River TV Station and Red River Daily sprang into action. There was no time for meetings; direct orders were given, and, practically all hands on deck, everyone began working.

Nie Zhenbang’s first stop was Red River Daily. As the party newspaper of the provincial committee, the status and importance of Red River Daily were self-evident.

At the entrance of the newspaper office, the leaders of Red River Daily were all present, led by Wei Lin, the Director of the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Committee. Nie Zhenbang visited the editorial department of Red River Daily, toured the printing plant, and after inquiring in detail about the news gathering, editing, layout, and printing processes with the relevant leaders.

The group returned to the meeting room of the newspaper office, and sitting in the central seat, Nie Zhenbang said with a smile, “Propaganda work is one of the great magic weapons for our party’s victory. It is fundamental in engaging and mobilizing the masses. In the new era, our news workers must keep up with the times in propaganda work. However, the basic principles must not be abandoned. We must uphold the truthfulness and fairness of the news, not seek sensation for the sake of popularity, nor maliciously attack. This is what qualifies one as a competent news worker in the new era.”

After that, Nie Zhenbang and his group left Red River Daily and headed for Red River Provincial TV Station.

As the undisputed leader in the Red River provincial television news media industry, Red River Provincial TV Station was under the jurisdiction of the Hongjiang Province Broadcasting and Television Bureau.

Red River TV Station oversees several channels including Red River TV and Red River Business TV. The station is located outside the second ring road, near Lion Mountain.

When Nie Zhenbang’s motorcade arrived at the entrance of Red River TV Station, the relevant leaders of the Hongjiang Province Broadcasting and Television Bureau and those of Red River TV Station were already waiting downstairs.

Entering the lobby of Red River TV Station on the first floor, Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Director Wei, I think we should visit the frontlines first.”

Wei Lin offered no objections, smiling and nodding, “Right now, the news department should be busy at work. Let’s go there together. What do you think?”

Following Wei Lin’s suggestion, Nie Zhenbang’s group went straight up to the thirteenth floor, which was the office area of the Red River TV Station News Center. Upon entering, they were immediately met with a flurry of activity.

Beside them, Wang Musheng, the head of Red River TV Station, also smiled as he introduced, “Secretary Nie, this is our Hongjiang Province Station News Center. This place is responsible for the programming and broadcasting of all our news programs.”

At that moment, off-duty broadcasters, directors, and other staff members were called over, and Nie Zhenbang approached, shaking hands with the employees under the introduction of Wang Musheng.

When introducing a woman around thirty years old, Wang Musheng made a point of saying, “Secretary Nie, this is Ms. Lu Xuefei, the broadcaster for Hongjiang News Broadcast and several other well-known programs.”

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