Colorful years

Zhang Cong knew that such an investigation could only be conducted quietly, one-on-one, and it had to be done quickly. If it dragged on, it would easily arouse Zou Weihan's suspicion, which would not only obstruct the investigation but also potentially trigger new retaliations from Zou Weihan, causing further harm to the workers.

Therefore, Zhang Cong immediately determined the investigation strategy. Xiang Guosheng privately contacted the factory workers and called them one by one to the guesthouse room for questioning. The investigation was conducted at noon and in the evening, and the entire time was controlled within two days. The focus was on interviewing ten front-line workers and five middle-level managers. The content focused on Zou Weihan's autocratic rule, his family-style management of the factory, and his retaliation against anyone who disobeyed him; as well as the fact that he illegally recruited relatives and friends to work in the factory.

The investigation proceeded smoothly according to plan, and as the understanding and grasp of the situation deepened, the facts of Zou Weihan's violations of laws and regulations became shocking.

The plight of these employees was not an isolated case, but a widespread phenomenon throughout the factory. Zou Weihan not only acted arbitrarily, treating the factory as his private domain and ruthlessly suppressing any dissenting voices, but he also abused his power to illegally recruit relatives and friends to work in the factory. Most of these people were incompetent, yet they occupied high positions, seriously disrupting the normal management order of the factory.

In the somewhat cramped room of the guesthouse, the light was dim and warm. One by one, the workers walked in, their faces etched with exhaustion and helplessness, but their eyes gleaming with a yearning for justice.

They told Zhang Cong about Zou Weihan's various misdeeds, including having their wages withheld, being fired without cause, and even being beaten until they were covered in bruises.

Every word was like a heavy hammer blow, striking Zhang Cong's heart and making him even more determined to seek justice for these workers.

After listening to the workers' accusations, Zhang Cong felt a surge of intense anger and grief. He was furious at Zou Weihan's recklessness and disregard for human life, and grieved by the workers' helplessness and despair.

He knew that these verbal accusations alone were not enough to bring Zou Weihan to justice; he needed to find solid evidence. So he began to guide the workers to recall and provide more details, trying to find clues about Zou Weihan's illegal and disorderly conduct from their experiences.

After a day of intense work, Zhang Cong and Xiang Guosheng had gathered a significant amount of information regarding Zou Weihan's illegal and unethical conduct. However, this information was insufficient to form a complete chain of evidence, and they needed to conduct further in-depth investigations.

So, the next day, they continued their planned questioning of the remaining workers and middle managers. These questions were more in-depth and detailed, not only concerning Zou Weihan's management style and his retaliation against workers, but also the specific details of his illegal recruitment of relatives and friends to work in the factory.

During the questioning, Zhang Cong discovered that Zou Weihan's illegal activities were not isolated, but were intertwined with corruption within the factory.

Some middle managers, eager to curry favor with Zou Weihan, went so far as to violate regulations and facilitate his personal gain. The workers, on the other hand, became the victims of this corrupt scheme, not only bearing heavy workloads but also enduring oppression and humiliation from Zou Weihan and his cronies.

Faced with these shocking facts, Zhang Cong felt an even greater responsibility. He not only had to seek justice for the workers, but also expose the corruption within the factory and purify the company's political environment. Therefore, he became even more determined to see this investigation through to the end.

During the tense investigation, Zhang Cong and Xiang Guosheng both felt immense pressure. They knew that Zou Weihan wielded considerable influence within the factory, and if the investigation were to be exposed, they might face retaliation from Zou Weihan and his cronies.

But it was this pressure that strengthened their resolve. They understood that only by bravely standing up could they fight for the rights that those innocent workers deserved.

After two days of arduous and meticulous work, Zhang Cong and Xiang Guosheng finally completed their investigation and evidence collection. They gathered a large amount of evidence, including workers' testimonies, relevant documents, and accounting records. This evidence was sufficient to prove that Zou Weihan had violated laws and regulations.

Zhang Cong was keenly aware of the importance of this investigation report; he had to ensure that its content was truthful, accurate, well-organized, and logically sound. So, he worked through the night to write it, pouring all his knowledge into his writing.

After a sleepless night of continuous work, the 12,000-word investigation report, "The Accusation of Yuanshui - An Investigation Report on Zou Weihan's Retaliation Against Workers for Violations of Laws and Regulations," was finally completed. This report was the culmination of Zhang Cong's hard work and dedication.

He meticulously described Zou Weihan's numerous misdeeds, presented irrefutable evidence, and deeply analyzed the corruption within the factory and its root causes. Every word in the report was filled with a call for justice and an indictment of evil, leaving the reader deeply moved.

In writing his report, Zhang Cong not only focused on the description of facts but also on the sharpness and righteousness of his writing. He used vivid language and profound analysis to expose Zou Weihan's ugly face thoroughly.

He knew that this report should not only seek justice for the workers, but also attract widespread attention from society and prompt relevant departments to conduct in-depth investigations and rectifications of similar issues.

The problem with Zou Weihan didn't arise overnight; it had been accumulating for years. Every year, employees filed complaints, but because Zou Weihan was deeply entrenched and had powerful connections, with protectors above and trusted relatives below, the cases were not only repeatedly dropped, but also resulted in further persecution of the whistleblowers.

At the end of his investigation report, Zhang Cong wrote: "As a leading cadre of the Party, Zou Weihan completely disregarded Party discipline and national laws, treated the factory as his own fiefdom, implemented a family-run management style, regarded workers as slaves, beat and scolded them at will, dismissed them arbitrarily, and would carry out even more cruel retaliations if they were slightly dissatisfied."

As a result, Zou Weihan became even more arrogant, domineering, and reckless.

Such leadership and management are even worse than those of capitalists and landlords in the old society. Can we turn a blind eye and let it continue like this?