At the Pinnacle of Power: My Insider Report Alarms Bigwigs in Beijing's Elite Circle

Lin Yi was taken aback.

He hadn't expected Zhong Wei to ask such a direct question.

What he didn't know was that his presence here tonight was at Zhong Wei's behest.

Zhong Wei asked Xiao Yuan to call Lin Yi over so he could have a face-to-face talk with him.

Firstly, Zhong Wei knew that Xiao Yuan had recognized Lin Yi as his sworn brother, and wanted to see what kind of person Lin Yi was so he could help Xiao Yuan make an informed decision.

If Lin Yi is a good person and capable, then these old guys wouldn't object if Xiao Yuan recognized him as his godbrother.

However, if Lin Yi has moral issues and is an opportunist, no matter how capable he is, they will persuade Xiao Yuan to give up on recognizing Lin Yi as his sworn brother and simply find a suitable opportunity to repay Lin Yi.

Secondly, Zhong Wei also wanted to know Lin Yi's views on the political ecology of Yunshan and even Dongjiang, as a grassroots worker.

This is also part of their research work.

“Xiao Lin, I am Xiao Yuan’s uncle. I know that Xiao Yuan has recognized you as his sworn brother. So, don’t have any reservations, just say what you really think.”

Seeing Lin Yi's silence, Zhong Wei knew that Lin Yi had concerns, so he smiled and encouraged him.

“Secretary Zhong, I trust the Dongjiang Provincial Party Committee and the Discipline Inspection Commission, but that doesn’t mean I trust everyone within those two bodies.”

Lin Yi pondered for a moment, then gave his answer before adding, "For example, the matter of Mayor Xiao being framed for bribery. Who could imagine that a township party secretary would dare to collude with a driver to frame Mayor Xiao? Moreover, some people not only framed him but also plotted to harm Mayor Xiao!"

"Uncle Zhong, may I interject?"

This time, before Zhong Wei could speak, Fu Ming suddenly looked at Zhong Wei.

Zhong Wei nodded slightly.

With Zhong Wei's permission, Fu Ming asked Lin Yi with a serious expression, "Lin, are you sure the news that Xu Xiulian of the Yunshan Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse planned to poison Xiao Yuan is accurate?"

"determine."

Lin Yi nodded firmly.

Because, according to his memories from his previous life, the Yunshan interest group's plan to deal with Lin Yi had been brewing for a long time, and the plan was a series of interconnected steps.

According to the testimony of Xu Xiulian, a waitress at the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse, she went through a day and a night of internal struggle before finally deciding to take the risk of helping Xia Hong murder Xiao Yuan in order to get a permanent position!

While the Yunshan interest group abandoned its plan, Xu Xiulian had already made her decision and was even about to implement it!

"Xiao Lin, I only have this one question. You can continue talking to Uncle Zhong."

Upon hearing Lin Yi's reply, a glint of light flashed in Fu Ming's eyes before his expression returned to its friendly tone.

Lin Yi spoke again in a tone of seeking instructions: "Secretary Zhong, you are a senior leader in the discipline inspection department. What I am about to say may be considered presumptuous, but since you have told me to say whatever I think, I will do as you instruct."

"Go ahead."

Zhong Wei smiled and nodded.

"Personally, I believe that Wu Yong, the Party Secretary of Guangming Town, and the driver from the Municipal Government Office had no direct motive to frame Mayor Xiao for accepting bribes. Whether Wu Yong said that Mayor Xiao had previously disciplined him, affecting his promotion, and he wanted to retaliate, or the driver said that Wu Yong gave him a large sum of money, neither of their reasons holds water."

From a self-interest perspective, there's no reason for Wu Yong to risk losing his job and going to jail to retaliate against Mayor Xiao. Nor would the driver risk losing his job and going to jail for a sum of money to cooperate with Wu Yong. These two must be acting under orders!

Lin Yi, no longer hesitant, continued, "Furthermore, the fact that Wu Yong and his driver immediately surrendered themselves to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection after you and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection took notice of Mayor Xiao's case also proves this point!"

"Any more?"

Zhong Wei's expression remained calm.

As Lin Yi said, they were professionals in discipline inspection, so they naturally understood what Lin Yi was referring to.

He wanted to hear Lin Yi tell him things they didn't know.

“Secretary Zhong, after Mayor Xiao’s incident, in addition to being taken in for questioning by staff from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, something else happened to me.”

Lin Yi understood what Zhong Wei meant. What he said earlier was just a prelude, preparing for what he would say next.

Zhong Wei asked, "What is it?"

"The Yunshan City Public Security Bureau paid close attention to the online post about Mayor Xiao. They tried every means to investigate the poster and even suspected me. The day before the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection ended its investigation of Mayor Xiao, the city's Public Security Bureau tried to take coercive measures against me and interrogate me without any case-handling procedures. I pointed out the lack of complete procedures before they left."

However, the very next day, the Municipal Public Security Bureau sent a letter of introduction to my direct supervisor, asking me to go and cooperate with the investigation!

"Oh?"

Zhong Wei's pupils dilated slightly, and then he said, "Xiao Lin, coercive measures and interrogation are two different concepts from cooperating with an investigation and asking questions. Are you sure which one it is?"

"They want to interrogate me; cooperating with the investigation is just an excuse."

"Is there any evidence?"

"Because the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection suddenly withdrew its investigation into Mayor Xiao, they didn't interrogate me directly, but they did this to my classmate Shen Chuchu..."

Lin Yi told Zhong Wei about how Shen Chuchu was forcibly taken to the Criminal Investigation Detachment for interrogation and tortured to extract a confession.

"How dare they use torture to extract a confession from a police officer?! Do the people in the Yunshan City Criminal Investigation Detachment have any respect for the law?!"

As Lin Yi finished speaking, Fu Ming was both shocked and furious.

Zhong Wei's face was gloomy.

At the same time, Xiao Yuan also came out of the kitchen and asked with a serious expression:

"Kobayashi, is everything you just said true?"

While cooking, Xiao Yuan listened to Lin Yi and Zhong Wei's conversation.

Lin Yi nodded and said, "Mayor Xiao, when I called you, I was in Shen Chuchu's hospital room. I said on the phone that I had to report an important matter to you, and that is this matter! At that time, in addition to Shen Chuchu being present, Ye Yunfeng also brought his son Ye Hao and Zhang Biao, the captain of the city's criminal investigation branch, to the hospital room to try to settle things."

After receiving confirmation from Lin Yi, Xiao Yuan wanted to say something, but Zhong Wei waved him off:

"Kobayashi, please continue."

"Before this incident, my classmate Shen Chuchu was almost raped by Ye Hao, the son of Ye Yunfeng, the director of the Yunshan City Public Security Bureau. I arrived in time and stopped his violence. But afterwards, Ye Yunfeng used his power and connections in the political and legal system to let his son Ye Hao escape legal punishment on the grounds of lack of evidence!"

Lin Yi took a deep breath and said righteously:

“Secretary Zhong, Director Fu, Mayor Xiao, as I said before, it's not that I don't trust the organization; I'm just unsure if I've encountered any bad apples! Take the Yunshan political and legal system for example; there are definitely more than one bad apple within it! Moreover, I have reason to believe that some of them are related to Mayor Xiao's case!!”

"As the saying goes, one leaf falling heralds the coming of autumn. Xiao Yuan, it seems your case is not as simple as it appears. The political ecology of Yunshan and even the entire Dongjiang region is in trouble, and the problem is very serious!"

Zhong Wei spoke again, commenting on everything Lin Yi had said, and also reminding Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan nodded solemnly and said, "Uncle Zhong, this kind of problem exists to varying degrees in different places, but it is indeed more serious in Yunshan."

"The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection originally planned to launch a large-scale, comprehensive anti-corruption education campaign in a while. In my opinion, we can use your case as an opportunity to bring the campaign forward and use your case as a typical example. I will go and ask Elder Huang for instructions."

Zhong Wei hesitated for a moment, then got up and went to a room to make a phone call to ask for instructions and report.

A dozen minutes later, Zhong Wei returned to the living room and said, "Xiao Yuan, after listening to my report, Old Huang agreed to bring forward the anti-corruption education activities and set up an investigation team to thoroughly investigate corruption issues in Yunshan and even Dongjiang, under the pretext of investigating your case!"

"Thank you, Uncle Zhong and Grandpa Huang."

Xiao Yuan quickly expressed his gratitude.

Lin Yi was extremely excited!

After Xiao Yuan's investigation concluded, Lin Yi kept thinking about how to reignite the anti-corruption storm that had been aborted and severely punish scum like Ye Yunfeng and his son Ye Hao!

Tonight, the opportunity presented itself, and he seized it!

He used Xiao Yuan's case as the core, accurately calculated the psychology of Zhong Wei and the big shots behind Xiao Yuan who wanted to stand up for Xiao Yuan, combined with his own and his friends' experiences, pointed out the problems in the Yunshan political and legal system, and extended the problem to the political ecology of Yunshan and Dongjiang, thus inducing Zhong Wei to take action in Yunshan!

During dinner that followed, Zhong Wei didn't bring up the matter again. Instead, they chatted about everyday things, and Zhong Wei inquired about Lin Yi's family and personal situation.

Eight O'clock.

After dinner, Zhong Wei and Fu Ming left to rest at their hotel.

After Lin Yi accompanied Xiao Yuan and saw Zhong Wei and Fu Ming off, he suddenly spoke up: "Mayor Xiao, I have a request!"

"Xiaolin, as I said, you don't need to call me by my job title when we're not at work or when no one is around. Also, if you need anything, just tell me directly."

Xiao Yuan deliberately put on a stern face and lectured him.

He could tell that Zhong Wei was very satisfied with Lin Yi and had also accepted Lin Yi becoming his godbrother.

Lin Yi felt a surge of emotion and took a deep breath, saying, "Brother Xiao, according to the information I have, when higher-level discipline inspection departments set up investigation teams, they always draw cadres from the local area, right?"

"Yes."

"I want to be transferred to the investigation team!"

Lin Yi made a surprising statement.

"You want to stand up for your classmate?"

Xiao Yuan's heart skipped a beat, guessing Lin Yi's intention. He smiled wryly and said, "Don't worry, Xiao Yi, Uncle Zhong said that Brother Fu is the head of the investigation team. Brother Fu also heard about your classmate's matter tonight, and he will definitely investigate it thoroughly!"

"Brother Xiao, I believe the investigation team will be fair and just, and I also believe in Brother Fu, but I still want to go!"

Lin Yi's expression was resolute.

This time it was Xiao Yuan's turn to be surprised. He looked at Lin Yi in confusion and asked, "Why?"

"Because I told Chuchu that good will always prevail over evil, and bad people can only be in power for a while, not forever—I want to prove it to her myself!"

Lin Yi spoke softly, the image of Shen Chuchu's desperate and helpless face appearing in his mind.

Xiao Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Alright. Then you can be temporarily transferred there after the investigation team is established. As for your personnel transfer, it will be suspended for now. You can go to work in the Secretariat Section after your temporary transfer is over."

"Thank you, Brother Xiao!"

Lin Yi expressed his gratitude, then quietly clenched his fists, thinking to himself: Ye Yunfeng, Ye Hao, you bunch of scum and scoundrels, just wait to die!