The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 382 - 0: Don’t Scare Me!
Yang Lei’s back was completely soaked, and his forehead was covered with a thick layer of cold sweat!
At this moment, he finally figured it out.
He must have fallen into a meticulously designed trap!
Perhaps, the trap had been set from the very beginning of the project!
Even though he had been careful and cautious, there was no avoiding it!
Because the person who set the trap was far beyond his comprehension.
Moreover, the target was likely not him, a small fry, but aimed at Director Cheng, or even the County Chief behind him!
"Director Cheng, he’s talking nonsense," he said.
"All the project funds were according to the contract price! Every single payment passed through the Secretary-General and the County Chief’s review! How could I dare to withhold any money?"
A barely perceptible sentiment of reluctance flashed in Zhu Haitao’s eyes; he had quite a good relationship with Yang Lei.
But at the critical moment, it’s better him than me!
Better let Group Leader Yang carry this dark pot on his back!
"Group Leader Yang, I admit that the project funds you gave openly were indeed sufficient," he said.
"But, we’re all adults here, don’t tell me you think everything is that simple? Could all that project money really be properly accounted for?"
Hearing this, expressions of realization appeared on everyone’s faces!
This Group Leader Yang is quite greedy!
He even forced the project team to start skimping on materials!
Yang Lei was on the verge of exploding!
It’s true that normal projects have some unwritten rules!
However, the Weidong River project was personally overseen by the mayor and was the first task assigned to him by Cheng Yuan! 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
He truly hadn’t taken a single penny!
Yang Lei turned his head to look at Cheng Yuan, swearing to the heavens.
"Director Cheng, I don’t know about other projects, but I can guarantee that if I took even a cent from the Weidong River project—I would be struck by lightning!"
Cheng Yuan’s expression softened slightly, knowing Yang Lei, he definitely did not seem the type to secretly take money behind his back.
Jin Pengfei scoffed disdainfully beside him.
"We civil servants are materialists, atheists. If swearing had any use, what’s the need for police? For the Disciplinary Committee?"
Yang Lei, choked, turned red and thick-necked, yet could not retort!
Both the on-site evidence and Zhu Haitao’s testimony were extremely unfavorable to him!
Cheng Yuan patted Yang Lei on the shoulder, signaling him to keep calm.
Then he turned his head and looked at Zhu Haitao with an extremely cold gaze.
"President Zhu, I remember when I inspected the construction site the day before yesterday, you pounded your chest and assured me that all the construction materials strictly met national standards!"
"I remember I even spot-checked the foundation piles, and everything was fine then."
"How is it that there are problems with the pile foundation just a few days later? How did your story change?"
When facing Yang Lei, Zhu Haitao was very calm, but facing Cheng Yuan, the ’Regent King’, a trace of barely noticeable panic flashed in his eyes.
Zhu Haitao took a deep breath and soon regained his composure.
"Director Cheng, talking like this is a bit mean," he said.
"Didn’t you notify us beforehand during the spot check a few days ago?"
"Of course, I had to prepare a qualified foundation pile for your ’check’!"
Swiftly!
All eyes turned to Cheng Yuan!
Some were anxious, some were gloating, and some barely contained their excitement.
Cheng Yuan was infuriated!
This damned fool, he really dares to say it!
When had he ever given such a hint?
He was blatantly trying to pin the blame on him!
Cheng Yuan did not refute, since he had no evidence to prove his innocence on this matter.
Cheng Yuan changed his approach, his tone becoming murderous.
"President Zhu, I won’t argue over whether I gave you any prior notice, but I will say this," he said.
"No matter the reason, your cutting corners already constitutes a suspicion of illegal activity! You could go to jail! Do you understand that?"
Zhu Haitao’s expression slightly changed.
"Director Cheng, don’t scare me! Even if someone has to go to jail, it would be you who bears the gravest responsibility as the principal offender. We could at most be considered as coerced accomplices! Plus, with my merits, I might just get probation!"
Cheng Yuan was so angry he laughed!
This damn fool!
He even calculated exactly what responsibilities he’d have to bear!
He’s prepared way too thoroughly!
Jin Pengfei could no longer contain his excitement and walked over with the air of a victor, sternly scolding, "Zhu Haitao! Confess your mistakes honestly! What underhanded dealings do you have with Cheng Yuan and Yang Lei? How did Cheng Yuan hint to you? How much money did they withhold from the project funds?"
Cheng Yuan couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Jin Pengfei, this damn fool!
So eager to frame him?
If he still were that Deputy Town Chief in Lingshan Town without any solid backing,
perhaps they really would have stuffed him into a sack!
But now, with the County Chief as his solid support, he was completely unflustered.
Cheng Yuan coldly interrogated, "Section Chief Jin! Aren’t you a bit too eager? You want to convict me just based on Zhu Haitao’s one-sided testimony?"
