Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 833 - 789 Clues
Chapter 833: Chapter 789 Clues
Chapter 833 -789 Clues
Nie Zhenbang’s words set a tone and direction for the case, and essentially declared a stance on the matter. Nie Zhenbang was resolute in his determination to investigate thoroughly to the end.
After a pause, Ning Bojun turned to Huang Jin and said, “Old Huang, you’re a seasoned public security officer, skilled at parsing details and singling out dubious points and clues from heaps of information. This is your expertise. This time, the flood prevention case is definitely out of the ordinary. Do you have any leads on this case?”
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In this matter, Huang Jin did not feign modesty, for sometimes within the system, one must step up without hesitation. Excessive modesty is a form of arrogance.
Moreover, investigating cases is a specialty of the public security forces. If Huang Jin were to act modestly in his area of expertise, not only would he not be praised, but it would also give off the impression of incompetence.
Therefore, in the system, sometimes one must hold back, and at other times, one must step forward. Whether being modest or assertive, the goal is the same: to better demonstrate one’s value and serve oneself.
At the moment, Huang Jin nodded and said, “I have just taken over the case. I have not yet looked at the case files in detail. However, after listening to Governor Nie and Secretary Ning’s analysis, it’s clear that Li Zigui’s death was not by chance. Now that Li Zigui’s trail has been cut off, I believe that the officials involved in the flood prevention case are certainly more than a few. In light of this, I think the task force should intensify scrutiny in the disciplinary inspection aspect. As for our part, we should investigate individuals Li Zigui came into contact with after he was placed under investigation. Now, anyone related to Li Zigui’s case should be considered a suspect.”
Having laid out his plan, Huang Jin looked up at Ning Bojun and asked, “Secretary Ning, what do you think?”
Ning Bojun nodded and said gravely, “Deputy Governor Huang’s proposal has my approval. The flood prevention case not only involves matters in Xingzhou City but definitely also implicates some comrades from the province. I think splitting forces is necessary.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a wailing cry sounded from outside. This immediately made everyone present frown.
Fang Yuan immediately stood up, “Governor, I’ll go check it out.”
Fang Yuan turned and left, and at that moment, Nie Zhenbang turned to Ning Bojun and Sun Jialuo, offering a faint smile, “Gentlemen, from what we see now, the flood prevention case in Xingzhou City is becoming more and more complicated.”
Ning Bojun felt the gravity of the situation. As an experienced member of the Disciplinary Committee, it was not an exaggeration to describe him as knowledgeable and experienced. The city committee’s small station, as a venue for receiving higher-up leaders or even central leaders, was known for its strict security and vigilant defenses.
Perhaps on a normal day there was not much difference from the outside world, but at this moment, with three members of the provincial standing committee and a slew of provincial government leaders present, these were key times.
Outside, the Xingzhou City Municipal Party Committee and City Government had arranged no fewer than thirty police officers to be on duty here, standing guard around the clock.
Under such circumstances, to still have crying and wailing erupt was clearly abnormal. Without someone’s intervention, it would have been impossible for anyone to enter.
Ning Bojun also nodded, “The Governor is right; it looks like there’s quite a bit going on that we don’t yet know about.”
As they spoke, Fang Yuan returned with two people. The first was a woman in her fifties, and behind her, a young girl in her twenties. Both of their faces were marked with sorrow.
At this moment, Fang Yuan addressed the two people, “Both of you calm down now, settle your emotions. Whatever you want to say or whatever matter you have, feel free to speak to Governor Nie and Secretary Ning. The organization is not unreasonable. Quarreling and making a scene, acting like rural women cursing in the streets—what does that look like?”
After finishing, Fang Yuan introduced to Nie Zhenbang and the others, “Governor, leaders, these two are Comrade Li Zigui’s wife and daughter. Just now, it was them outside. They claim that Comrade Li Zigui’s death was not suicide but murder.”
“Oh? Is that so?” Huang Jin immediately sat up straight.
As the Deputy Governor and concurrently the head of the provincial department, Huang Jin was most sensitive and attentive to these matters. Looking at the two, he said in a deep voice, “You are Li Zigui’s family. Let me introduce myself—I am Huang Jin from the Provincial Public Security Department. As far as I know, the investigation indicates that Li Zigui died by suicide. How do you come to that feeling? Can you elaborate?”
The middle-aged woman glanced at Huang Jin and then spoke, “Governor Huang, leaders, you are all high-ranking officials. I’ve heard about what happened to our Zigui. We don’t know what he did to disgrace the country and the people, and he didn’t tell us anything. But I’m sure about one thing—Li Zigui was not a person to take his own life. He loved culture and the arts; he enjoyed collecting antiques. It was these interests that led him step by step into the abyss.
However, as his wife, I am certain that he could never have committed suicide. We only have one daughter, Li Yao, and he often said that he wanted to see her get married and have children. Therefore, I feel there is something suspicious. It’s true he got taken in for questioning, but before any investigation was concluded, before any definite decision was made, he committed suicide—I simply cannot believe it. Leaders, high officials, I beg the organization to conduct a serious investigation and avenge him. He was murdered.”
Upon hearing this, not only Ning Bojun and Huang Jin, but even Nie Zhenbang shook his head helplessly. Li Zigui’s wife was just too subjective in her wishes.
Indeed, the phrase that Li Zigui loved his daughter more than his own life might well be true. However, to claim that this alone could prove he wouldn’t commit suicide was far-fetched.
Firstly, the scope and impact of the flood prevention case were immense—it was like poking a hole in the sky. To disregard life in such a way, to be so irresponsible—as the overall commander of the entire flood prevention project, Li Zigui couldn’t evade responsibility whether he was involved or not.
Moreover, based on the current information and clues available, it seems highly likely that Li Zigui was involved. Suicide out of fear of punishment was also a possibility.
Secondly, the Jiesheng Group, at least on the surface, had a very deep background. There were rumors of support from high-ranking officials in Huang Province and even descendants of prominent families in Jingcheng. Without discussing the veracity of these claims, as the saying goes, there’s no smoke without fire. If it was true, and if the other side, through some channels, threatened Li Zigui, holding his daughter’s safety as leverage, then Li Zigui, given his deep love for his daughter, would have had no choice but to capitulate.
The room fell into silence. After a moment of contemplation, Ning Bojun cleared his throat and said to the middle-aged woman, “We were also very surprised by the sudden death of Comrade Li Zigui. We will take your statements seriously. Ning Bojun, in the presence of Governor Nie and other provincial leaders, I make a promise to you today. We will definitely investigate this case thoroughly to provide a fair and just answer for Comrade Li Zigui. For now, please go back home. Shortly, I will have our staff take down your contact information. If there is any new information or clues, feel free to contact me at any time.”
In this regard, Ning Bojun’s experience was extremely rich. The discipline inspection work often accompanied such pacification tasks. With his strong and decisive words, Ning Bojun immediately calmed down Li Zigui’s family members.
The next day, a joint investigation team formed by the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and Provincial Public Security Department was officially established. At the inaugural meeting, Nie Zhenbang delivered a speech. Afterwards, the team split into four groups. Two groups from the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, one investigating officials involved in Xingzhou City from top to bottom, and another proceeding to the Xingzhou City Water Conservancy Bureau. Equally divided into two groups, the Provincial Public Security Department started investigating material suppliers, subcontractors, and construction teams in Xingzhou City. Meanwhile, another team went back to Tianfu City to immediately begin investigating the Jiesheng Group.
As operations commenced, numerous clues immediately surfaced. This case was unlike those based on mere rumors. Without solid evidence, investigations had to be carried out covertly, but the Xingzhou City case was different. The shabby flood prevention dykes stood as clear evidence before everyone’s eyes. Any official who had participated in the headquarters project, and party group members from the Water Conservancy Bureau and leaders from several districts of Xingzhou City, could not be detached from the case.
At this time, it was straightforward for the comrades from the Xingzhou City working group of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission. They just needed to refer to the flood prevention project headquarters roster and directly investigate accordingly.
By the end of the morning, the results were remarkable. In Xingzhou City, more than a dozen officials, ranging from director level to ordinary clerks, were officially placed under investigation.
Simultaneously, good news arrived from the Public Security group as well. With the tofu-dreg project right before their eyes, it was simple for them to find some material suppliers and subcontractors and quickly clarify the material supply prices and outsourcing prices for the project. Seeing this, Nie Zhenbang was also reassured. With tangible evidence at hand, the investigation was naturally much more straightforward.
In the afternoon, Nie Zhenbang, along with Sun Jialuo and Zhou Yining, departed from Xingzhou City and headed for Changhong City. (
