Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1240 - Chapter 1240 Chapter 1195 Reporting on Weibo

Chapter 1240: Chapter 1195: Reporting on Weibo Chapter 1240: Chapter 1195: Reporting on Weibo Seeing the hesitation in Xia Gang’s demeanor, Nie Zhenbang was naturally aware. There must be some words that were difficult to utter. But at this moment, in front of Liu Zhentao, the more evasive he became, the more it would feel inappropriate and unsuitable. It would make Liu Zhentao feel as if Secretary Nie didn’t trust him. Such a matter could easily lead to misunderstandings and antipathy. Even worse, it could disrupt the harmonious atmosphere that Nie Zhenbang had meticulously fostered. Such an outcome was something Nie Zhenbang would never allow.

In a place where harmony prevails, everyone can pull together, and everyone’s thoughts can be aligned. If there’s disunity, and everyone has their own hidden agendas, nothing can be achieved. Everyone would become preoccupied with internal struggles, and no one would care about the region’s development and construction.

With a frown, he said sternly, “Xiaoxia, what’s the matter with you, being so hesitant? Governor Zhentao is not an outsider, why can’t you speak up directly?”

At that moment, Xia Gang, hearing Nie Zhenbang’s criticism, could only nod sincerely and say to Liu Zhentao, “Governor, I have not considered this thoroughly, please criticize me.”

Liu Zhentao, wearing a smile, knew that Xia Gang was Secretary Nie’s secretary, and naturally, he was not going to take it seriously. Liu Zhentao could understand the position of a secretary. If it were his own secretary, he supposed they might act in the same hesitant manner as Xia Gang.

He then spoke up, “Xiaoxia, there’s no need to be so formal. Is it something serious?”

At this point, Xia Gang was no longer evasive. Looking at Nie Zhenbang, he said, “Secretary, Governor, it’s like this. Just now, the Weibo Management Office called me, saying that on Secretary Nie’s official Weibo account, someone posted a whistle-blower report. It claimed that a leader within the province was invited to a club in the city for wining and dining. A single meal cost nearly a million.”

Upon hearing this, Nie Zhenbang and Liu Zhentao exchanged glances, and they both understood. In an age where there are explicit regulations against such extravagance, there were still people acting this way. Clearly, this person was courting disaster. A meal costing a million–no wonder the Weibo management team didn’t dare to respond. Such a matter could only be settled by Nie Zhenbang himself.

After pondering for a moment, Nie Zhenbang said slowly, “In that case, Xiaoxia, immediately respond to the staff below. Try to establish contact with the other party and obtain a practical and effective means of communication, whether it’s online or by phone. Either is fine. I will deal with it personally after we return to the Provincial Party Committee.”

After speaking, Nie Zhenbang turned to Liu Zhentao and said, “Comrade Zhentao, how do you view this matter?”

Liu Zhentao didn’t wait long. After listening to Xia Gang, he had already been considering and pondering the matter. A meal devoured for a million–today, in Longxi, that would already be major news. Liu Zhentao was very curious as to which department or individual was so audacious. The people who understood Secretary Nie’s background would not commit such a blunder. After all, Secretary Nie once served as the director of the Office for the Three Public Expenditures, focusing on exactly these kinds of issues.

After taking office in Longxi, Secretary Nie also emphasized practicality and frugality. Now, this individual had really walked into the line of fire. After a moment of contemplation, Liu Zhentao said solemnly, “Secretary, I believe that since someone dared to report this on Weibo, there should be some truth to it. I suggest that if it is true, the Provincial Party Committee should act immediately and deal with it seriously. We cannot allow such misconduct to continue spreading.”

The motorcade soon left the Eastern Toll Station of Ancient City. Taking the ring highway, half an hour later, the vehicles entered the Provincial Party Committee compound.

Upon alighting from the car, Nie Zhenbang said to Liu Zhentao, “Governor Zhentao, let’s go together to my place for a sit-down.”

Then, turning to Xia Gang behind him, he said, “Xiaoxia, call Comrade Jianguo and ask him to come over.”

The Weibo Management Office of Nie Zhenbang was located on the third floor of the Provincial Party Committee Office. Normally, Nie Zhenbang’s Weibo was managed by a dedicated team, responsible for replying to netizens’ routine queries.

As for Weibo, Nie Zhenbang had occasionally paid attention to it himself. As one of the few leading officials in the country who operated a Weibo account, Nie Zhenbang enjoyed substantial popularity and a strong following. The title of a rising political star wasn’t just for show; a vice-nation-level leader of such youth naturally attracted wide interest.

The number of Weibo followers had reached almost four hundred thousand. Every day, hundreds or even thousands of fans left messages on Weibo.

Most of the queries were about trivial family or regional matters, such as someone in a district of Liangzhou City within the province not having their rural residence registration issues resolved and asking the Secretary for attention, etc.

Regarding these, Nie Zhenbang found them somewhat amusing. As for rural household registrations, the policies were stringent nowadays. Non-agricultural conversions were strictly forbidden. Could these matters really expect him to bend the rules?

There were other questions about education, municipal construction, and various other aspects, most of which were minor issues. Additionally, there were some inquiries from outside the province asking about investment policies.

Of course, there were also some accusations on Weibo that Nie Zhenbang took very seriously. No matter if the reported official was just a low-level section chief, Nie Zhenbang paid close attention to every single one. Because he believed wholeheartedly in the saying, “There is no smoke without fire.”

Indeed, some people were investigated and discovered to have been framed. However, Nie Zhenbang supported this process. If there were flaws, they should be corrected; if not, one should be encouraged to continue good work. For the comrades at the grassroots level, it also served as a motivation and a reminder to be mindful of their working methods.

Back in the office, Nie Zhenbang turned on his computer and logged into his Weibo account, quickly finding the post in question.

“Comrade Zhentao, come take a look at this,” Nie Zhenbang invited Liu Zhentao to join him.

The accusation was split into seven or eight paragraphs because according to Weibo’s policy, each post could only contain up to 140 characters. Hence, it was divided into several paragraphs.

Altogether, although not much was written, the accusation was very clear. It provided a detailed location, right here in Ancient City on Zhenxing Road. Moreover, it was described in detail. The restaurant facade was very small on the first floor, but upstairs was a completely different world.

It even clearly indicated which private room was being used.

After reading it, Nie Zhenbang stood up and signaled Liu Zhentao to sit down in the reception area and poured a cup of hot tea for him. Just then, the sound of the door opening was heard, and soon, the Secretary of the Provincial Discipline Committee, Guan Jianguo, also walked in.

Nie Zhenbang then said, “Old Guan is here. Why don’t you take a look at that post on my computer?”

After waiting for a few minutes, Guan Jianguo stood up and joined them in the reception area. It was then that Nie Zhenbang spoke, “Old Liu, Old Guan, what are your thoughts on this Weibo post?”

After pondering for a moment, Liu Zhentao slowly said, “Secretary, I have heard of this restaurant too. It’s said to be invested in by some well-known entrepreneur in the province and is quite famous. Its hallmark is that the first floor is relatively small, only about ten-odd square meters. But once you go upstairs, it opens up into a much larger space. The level of luxury in terms of spending is also extreme.”

Guan Jianguo also spoke in a solemn voice, “Secretary, I am aware of the People’s Congress Hall private room. In the past, when investigating some disciplinary cases here at the Provincial Discipline Committee, many leaders who had violated discipline mentioned this place. I believe this accusation could likely be true. Ordinary people have no idea about the layout inside. I’ve heard that the minimum expense for this particular private room is 488,000 yuan. Regardless of whether you spend or not, just by entering this room, even if you don’t order a single dish, that’s the price.”

Hearing what Guan Jianguo said, Nie Zhenbang’s expression darkened. Now it seemed that there was a high probability this allegation was true. It was very likely that some boss or company had spent such a significant sum to host a dinner. For what purpose, was certainly worth considering. Furthermore, regarding the comrade who attended the banquet, who could they be? Nie Zhenbang was increasingly eager to find out.

After considering, Nie Zhenbang also said, “Since both of you are familiar with this place, I believe this situation must be not simple. In my view, this matter is very likely to be true. Let’s set aside whether the comrade in attendance has any disciplinary or legal issues. Just based on this matter alone, it is not appropriate. The regulations for leading cadres clearly state that one cannot accept such invitations, especially in such a venue. It gives a bad impression and leaves a negative impression. I suggest that this case should be led by the Provincial Discipline Committee. First, form an investigation team, get in touch with this informant, and start by conducting an initial inquiry into the restaurant and the personnel present at the time. If there is definite evidence of disciplinary violation, then move forward with a formal investigation. What do you think?”

After Nie Zhenbang finished speaking, Liu Zhentao and Guan Jianguo both nodded in agreement, indicating that this approach was most reasonable.

Guan Jianguo also nodded, “I agree with Secretary’s opinion; doing so couldn’t be any better. First, we conduct undercover inquiries to get a clear picture of the situation. Then, based on the specifics, decide our next move. This also serves as a form of protection for our cadres.”

Liu Zhentao, however, was concise, simply nodding and adding, “I also agree with Secretary’s opinion.”

With the conversation to this point, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Since you both find it feasible, then let’s settle on this. The investigation, Old Guan, I’ll leave to you.”

After seeing off Guan Jianguo and Liu Zhentao, Nie Zhenbang stood up, went outside, and addressed Xia Gang, “Xiaoxia, help me arrange a visit. Tonight, we will go see this restaurant firsthand.”

Ever since hearing the news, Nie Zhenbang had been curious about the restaurant, or rather, he was very interested in the restaurant’s owner. He was keen to know why such a restaurant existed in Ancient City and to what end? (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, we welcome you to vote and support on . Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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