Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 874 - 830 Spending New Year in Prison
Chapter 874: Chapter 830: Spending New Year in Prison
Chapter 874 -830: Spending New Year in Prison
As he spoke of this, a ferocious look flashed across Yan Xu’s face, but he masked it well. Liu Xinmin’s daughter was a famous beauty in Changhong City. To be able to marry her, Yan Xu couldn’t be anything but satisfied.
However, it wasn’t enough for him to be satisfied; others had to be satisfied with him too. Unfortunately, Yan Xu was well aware that Miss Liu was not pleased with him. Ultimately, his bad reputation in Changhong City was to blame—he was known as the top playboy. For someone like Miss Liu, who had both family background and breeding, such a reputation was unforgivable.
With a forced smile, Yan Xu said, “Uncle, I fully support your suggestion, but if Miss Liu has no feelings for me, even bordering on disgust, there’s nothing I can do.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than a middle-aged woman nearby pursed her lips and said, “Xiaoxu, if she looks down on you, let Mom tell you, you are young and promising. You have the education, the career, and the talent—how could you not be worthy of her? Second Uncle, perhaps you should put some pressure on that Liu. He’s just a deputy director. What right does he have to challenge us?”
This tone was incredibly arrogant, characteristic of a woman without manners or breeding, who could say such things. This view was typical—her child could do no wrong. To her, even an official with the rank equivalent to a deputy department head was insignificant.
At this moment, Yan Shunan glanced at her irritably and said sternly, “Such a woman’s perspective. Who do you think Liu Xinmin is? I am merely a deputy mayor responsible for science, education, culture, health, not even a member of the standing committee. Liu Xinmin has been in the finance bureau for so many years and has a deep foundation there. The finance bureau is an important department that both Secretary Xu and Mayor Huang value. In terms of power, Liu Xinmin is no less influential than I am.”
After a pause, Yan Shunan turned to Yan Xu and said, “Xiaoxu, you need to be more careful with the messes you make from now on. You need to show people that you are changing. Understand?”
Just as he finished speaking, the doorbell rang from outside. Hearing this, many people stood up. Yan Xu’s mother, somewhat displeased after being gently scolded by Yan Shunan, said with a strained laugh, “Second Brother, you’re very busy. We won’t disturb your official business with your subordinates.”
As the New Year approached, the leaders below naturally wanted to visit before the year’s end. If they waited until after the New Year, not only would the leaders’ impression of them be affected, but their reputation would certainly suffer compared to others. These days, Yan Shunan had no shortage of visitors. Essentially, they came in waves, almost as if they had agreed on a schedule in advance.
Yan Shunan gave Yan Xu a meaningful look. Yan Xu, quick on the uptake, stood up and opened the door. The usual smile and flattery were gone.
At the villa’s entrance, four men in dark suits, expressionless, looked at Yan Xu and said solemnly, “Is Comrade Yan Shunan here? We are from the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission. We need to speak with Comrade Yan Shunan regarding certain matters.”
Yan Xu was arrogant, but he had never seen such a situation before and was a bit flustered, not daring to meet their eyes. He nodded and then, as if it suddenly dawned on him, said, “Yes, yes… he’s here!”
Yan Shunan also rose and went to the door. Seeing the four members of the Discipline Inspection Commission, his heart skipped a beat, but he quickly regained his composure and said calmly, “What brings you to me? I haven’t heard Secretary Zhou mention anything.”
Yan Shunan intentionally phrased it this way, clearly trying to suggest that he was relatively familiar with Zhou Aihua.
However, the men in front of him were unswayed. The leader of the group opened his briefcase, took out a document, and handed it to Yan Shunan, saying, “Vice Mayor Yan, this document has been jointly issued by the municipal committee, municipal government, discipline inspection commission, and the People’s Congress. Please read it.”
The red document featured a striking, central title—Regarding the Decision to Place Comrade Yan Shunan under Shuanggui. The content, written in bold font, was no longer of concern to Yan Shunan. His mind went blank. One sentence was especially prominent: “Please have the special team of the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission place Yan Shunan under Shuanggui and initiate an investigation into his rule-breaking and disciplinary issues.” The document was signed by the Changhong Municipal Party Committee, Municipal Government, People’s Congress, and Discipline Inspection Commission, followed by a line listing distribution to the provincial committee, provincial government, provincial People’s Congress, provincial political advisory body, and provincial discipline inspection commission; copied to all municipal agencies, districts, counties, and cities.
Yan Shunan didn’t need to question the authenticity of this document; there was no doubt that it was genuine.
Looking at the four men, Yan Shunan’s facial expression was awkward, not quite a smile and not a cry, as he said uncomfortably, “Comrades, may I pack some personal belongings?”
“No need, Comrade Yan Shunan, just take your coat with you and come with us. From now on, you are officially under Shuanggui. I’m sure you’re familiar with the Party’s policies. Starting now, you cannot have any contact with anyone,” the leading man said, firmly rejecting Yan Shunan’s request. He gestured to the others, “Take him away.”
Yan Shunan was taken away, which instantly sent the Yan household into chaos. At this moment, everyone was like ants on a hot pan. Yan Shunan was the pillar of the Yan family. With Yan Shunan’s fall, who in Changhong City would still recognize the Yan family?
Yan Xu was also incredibly anxious, feeling an ominous premonition. Looking at everyone, Yan Xu stood up and said, “I have some matters to attend to in Donggang. I won’t be celebrating the New Year at home.”
No sooner had he spoken, than Yan Xu’s mother protested, “Xiaoxu, what are you doing? At a time like this, why go to Donggang? Think quickly, make some inquiries, and find out exactly what’s going on.”
Just then, the doorbell rang again. As the door opened, this time, six police officers stood outside. This time, they did not behave as courteously as the discipline inspection officials. They walked straight into the house. The person in the middle took the lead and said, “Yan Xu, we are from the Economic Investigation Brigade of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. There are some financial disputes involving your Chuanzhi Cultural Company that we need you to assist us with the investigation.”
As soon as these words were spoken, another police officer stepped forward and said, “Yan Xu, I am from the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Someone has reported that you are suspected of rape. Please come with us.”
Without room for refusal, Yan Xu was taken away directly by the officers.
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Inside the guesthouse of the Changhong City Military Sub-district, Secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection Zhou Aihua personally took charge. Sitting across from Yan Shunan, Zhou Aihua’s gaze was sharp as he observed Yan Shunan and spoke solemnly, “Yan Shunan, do you know why we have brought you here?”
Yan Shunan’s eyes darted around. Before a seasoned discipline inspector like Zhou Aihua, Yan Shunan’s psychological strength was not that formidable. Avoiding eye contact, he looked to one side and said, “I don’t know?”
Zhou Aihua was well-versed in such situations. Having encountered many before, nothing surprised him anymore. Everyone brought in was like a duck stubbornly denying everything until it met its end at the Yellow River; they never gave up hope. With a sneer, Zhou Aihua said gravely, “Yan Shunan, don’t harbor any illusion of luck. If the organization has decided to place you under detention, it means that evidence of your violations and disciplinary breaches has been obtained. Since you claim ignorance, I don’t mind giving you a reminder. Inside the Science, Education, Culture, and Health system, you should know about the outright selling of official positions. Your nephew Yan Xu’s Chuanzhi company monopolizing the city’s supply of extracurricular materials and school uniforms for middle and primary schools—you should be aware of that, right?”
Yan Shunan was not a person with significant clout or backup. In such circumstances, he understood that no one would come to save him now that things had taken this turn. His spirit broken, Yan Shunan finally became honest. After a lengthy silence, he looked up at Zhou Aihua and said, “Secretary Zhou, I’m sorry for betraying the organization’s trust and cultivation of me; I let down the support of the people. I’ll confess.”
As Yan Shunan began his confession, Yan Xu was also now seated in an interrogation room at the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Observing Yan Xu’s nonchalant demeanor, the interrogating officer slammed the table and said sternly, “Yan Xu, don’t think that we have no knowledge of the heinous crimes you have committed if you refuse to confess.”
At this point, the interrogating officer deliberately paused—a typical interrogation tactic. By pausing, they allowed the suspect to think it was merely an intimidation tactic. Then they would suddenly explode, thereby shattering the suspect’s mental defenses.
Indeed, just as Yan Xu believed it was a bluff, the officer suddenly raised his voice and exclaimed, “Yan Xu, do you not remember the English teacher Zhang Yufei from Changhong First Middle School? Do you not remember Wang Jing from Changhong Vocational Secondary School? And what about the several female students from Changhong Fifth Middle School? Do I need to remind you about these? Confess honestly, and you may still have a chance for redemption. Otherwise, what awaits you is a dead end.”
The investigation into the cases of Uncle and Nephew Yan progressed rapidly, as neither was a heinous villain by nature. Under the forceful offensive, they both quickly breached their psychological defenses.
On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar year, in the morning, as Nie Zhenbang left Changhong City, Changhong City held a press conference to report the cases of Yan Shunan and his nephew Yan Xu. The two were formally transferred to the procuratorial authorities, awaiting severe legal punishment. And without a doubt, the uncle and nephew were going to spend the New Year behind bars.
On the highway to Wuliang City, Nie Zhenbang, holding the meeting minutes from Changhong City, read them meticulously. After finishing, he smiled and said, “Vice Governor Ma, this incident has truly made an impression on me. This uncle and nephew duo acted recklessly in Changhong City for so many years, yet they were brought down in just two days. Is this a lapse in supervision, or what? It’s worth deep reflection.”
Ma Yuequn found it hard to reply at that moment. As a member of the Democratic Factions, Ma Yuequn was adept at understanding the nuances. Smiling, he said, “The Governor’s concerns are thought-provoking indeed. A long-term, highly efficient, and transparent supervision mechanism and channels of communication are issues every administration should ponder.”
This chapter is updated by freēwēbnovel.com.
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