After a moment of silence, Zhen Jie seemed to be moved by Lu Weimin's persistence and said softly, "Those people who just came are said to be from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. They came to investigate my father. They said my father was involved in a bribery case. Chen Fazhong confirmed their identities, and my father also saw their credentials."
"Uncle Zhen involved in bribery?" Lu Weimin was certain in his heart. It seemed that everything was proceeding as it had in history. Zhen Jingcai was still taken down because of this incident. However, the outcome would depend on what changes his mysterious return to this era would bring. "Uncle Zhen is not that kind of person."
"Of course not, but the problem is that we need those people to believe it. They said my father accepted a set of valuable ornaments and a large amount of cash from a private businessman. My father said he never accepted any ornaments or cash from anyone. They searched our house but found nothing. In the end, they still warned us about the consequences of concealing and covering up."
Zhen Jie was also filled with sorrow and anger. She believed that her father would never have any problems in this area. Although there were many antiques and paintings at home, these items were all collected by her father from second-hand markets. Most of them were not worth much. All of these items were registered and seized by those people just now.
"Zhen Jie, I think this matter is still a bit suspicious. We all trust Uncle Zhen, but the Discipline Inspection Commission must have some evidence to investigate him. They wouldn't target Uncle Zhen without reason. Since they said Uncle Zhen accepted ornaments and cash from someone, do they know who that person is?"
Lu Weimin tried to recall his memory of this case. He was not clear about the specific details, but he knew that this case was never officially determined.
What truly ruined Zhen Jingcai's reputation were some issues with his personal conduct. In the end, he was only given party and administrative disciplinary actions for these issues, which meant that he was clear in terms of economic problems.
However, it was because of the bribery accusation that Zhen Jingcai was thoroughly investigated by the Discipline Inspection Commission. Under such circumstances, the fact that he only had issues with personal conduct and no economic problems was already considered quite "clean."
"They didn't say, just that it was a private businessman." Zhen Jie shook her head. Her long, curled eyelashes were like a feather fan, but they were now misted with tears. Her slightly swollen eyes were filled with anger.
Lu Weimin pondered how to deal with this situation. He had to stop the matter from escalating as soon as possible. Although it could be proven later that Zhen Jingcai was innocent of economic crimes, the involvement of personal conduct issues would ruin his reputation, making it impossible for him to stay at Factory 195. This was a result Lu Weimin did not want to see.
"Did they leave any contact information? How long will they investigate Uncle Zhen? Can you see Uncle Zhen?"
Zhen Jie hesitated, "They didn't leave any contact information, but they said they would notify us through Chen Fazhong if there were any developments. We can also contact them through Chen Fazhong if we have any issues."
It was clear that Chen Fazhong played a role in this.
In his memory, after Zhen Jingcai's fall, Yao Zhibin was promoted to deputy factory manager. Yao Zhibin and Chen Fazhong were close friends, and they were in cahoots with Liang Guangda. Later, when Guo Zheng was transferred to Changzhou, Chen Fazhong became the deputy party secretary and executive vice president of the Dawn Machinery Industry Group, which was undergoing restructuring.
It wasn't until the corruption scandal erupted during the listing process of Factory 195 in the 21st century that all three were implicated. Liang Guangda, the party secretary and chairman of the group, was sentenced to life in prison, becoming a major figure in a case that shocked the province and the country.
Lu Weimin felt lucky. If he hadn't obtained the contact information of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection a few minutes earlier, it would have been much harder to help Zhen Jingcai. However, the situation was still very serious. Since the Discipline Inspection Commission had taken Zhen Jingcai away, they must have had some evidence.
"Zhen Jie, we need to find those people and understand the situation as soon as possible. We have the right to do so." Lu Weimin knew that Zhen Jie was quite independent, much more so than her mother.
In his memory, Zhen Jie went abroad after graduating from graduate school and married an American of Korean descent, but the marriage was unhappy, and she divorced a few years later and returned to China. Later, it was said that she developed a career in Shanghai and became a well-known lawyer. Then, it was rumored that she was disfigured by the opposing party in a lawsuit, which caused a sensation at the time. After that, she disappeared.
"You're right, we have the right to do so." Encouraged by Lu Weimin, Zhen Jie's spirits lifted. "Let's go find Chen Fazhong!"
"No, that won't work." Lu Weimin shook his head. "We can't go to Chen Fazhong."
Zhen Jie immediately understood and her face turned pale. "You mean..."
Lu Weimin shook his head again. "It's too early to say. I just want to be cautious. Zhen Jie, it's not convenient to talk at home. Let's go out and find someone to discuss this."
Zhen Jie also realized that some things might not be appropriate to discuss in front of her mother. As her daughter, she naturally knew her father's character and temperament. Thinking about this, Zhen Jie felt even more anxious.
After comforting her mother, who was at a loss, Zhen Jie followed Lu Weimin out. Lu Weimin got on his bicycle, and Zhen Jie hesitated for a moment before jumping onto the back seat. This was usually the seat her younger sister would take, but today it was her turn. It gave her a strange feeling.
Lu Weimin didn't think much about it and quickly rode out of the factory's residential area. He didn't want to stay in the factory for too long to avoid drawing more attention to himself and Zhen Jie.
"We need to find Gu Yingliang and Guo Zheng." Stopping the bicycle at the Danfeng Bridge, Lu Weimin thought for a while before saying, "Although it's not advisable to expand the impact of this matter, it has already reached this point. No one can help us. Gu Yingliang is the party secretary of Factory 195 and Uncle Zhen's superior. We must find him and have him intervene to understand the situation. I believe he should already know that Uncle Zhen has been taken for investigation."
"But..." Zhen Jie bit her lip, her eyebrows furrowed, and her face was pale. "But if this news spreads, how can my father stand in the factory even if he is released?"
"Zhen Jie, this is not the time to consider that. If we can clarify Uncle Zhen's situation as soon as possible, we can effectively eliminate rumors. You know this kind of news can't be kept secret. I bet it will spread throughout the factory in two or three days at most."
Lu Weimin crossed his arms and gently stroked his chin.
"I can't say for sure if Chen Fazhong has any ulterior motives, but the fact is that Uncle Zhen and Chen Fazhong don't get along. So, we can only find Gu Mingliang and have him intervene to understand the situation, put pressure on the Discipline Inspection Commission, and demand a clear statement and timeline. After all, Uncle Zhen is the deputy factory manager of Factory 195, and his work is very important. He can't be investigated indefinitely. Of course, if it doesn't affect his work, Uncle Zhen can cooperate with their investigation."
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