Chen Feng cut to the chase, explaining the malpractice within Jiangcheng's medical insurance system and Elder Sun's collusion with foreign pharmaceutical companies in detail.
Professor Tan immediately grasped the entire situation and recognized Chen Feng as a principled official who was not afraid of power. The sense of justice and responsibility that had been buried deep within his heart erupted.
"Director Chen, since you've been so candid, I won't beat around the bush. White Man Pharmaceuticals' product, KY, is indeed a genetically modified drug. However, White Man Pharmaceuticals is a powerful international conglomerate. Elder Sun openly sides with them. Furthermore, KY is a mild genetically modified drug, and its harm is not very obvious. Hence, the matter was left unresolved. I wanted to see it through, but the opposition was too strong. To be frank, Director Chen, I've received death threats several times."
Professor Tan explained everything.
"Professor Tan, I will see this through to the end. You don't need to worry anymore. Once Elder Sun is in prison, the opposition will collapse immediately." Chen Feng replied with a serious expression.
"What? Director Chen, you want to send Elder Sun to prison? Really? You and Elder Sun are both officials. Shouldn't you be protecting each other?" Professor Tan asked with curiosity.
"Professor Tan, I won't lie. If Elder Sun were just greedy for money or womanizing, I wouldn't send him to prison. But the problem is, Elder Sun not only controls Jiangcheng's medical insurance but also colludes with foreign companies to sell genetically modified drugs. Such a traitor who harms the nation and its people is already being shown leniency by not being executed." Chen Feng explained patiently.
"Alas, Director Chen, there are too few officials like you in China." Professor Tan sighed involuntarily.
Frankly, if Jiangcheng had about ten officials like Chen Feng, foreign companies would not dare to show up.
"Professor Tan, don't be discouraged. The unfair practices and unspoken rules in China's officialdom have accumulated over thousands of years and cannot be changed overnight." Chen Feng comforted Professor Tan.
"In the past, I was utterly disappointed with China's officialdom. However, meeting you, Director Chen, has filled me with confidence. With a young, promising, and visionary newcomer like you who is not afraid of power, China's officialdom will surely undergo a great transformation in the near future." Professor Tan replied excitedly.
Chen Feng merely smiled humbly.
In less than a day, Professor Tan had gathered all the evidence that the foreign company's KY drug was genetically modified.
Chen Feng wasted no time and, along with several key personnel from the China Genetic Safety Bureau, went directly to Elder Sun.
"Director Chen, what do you mean by this? Bringing strangers into my office without any regard for hierarchy? You are just a district-level official, and I am a city-level official. Who gave you the guts to barge into my office and throw your weight around?" Elder Sun roared.
"Elder Sun, please calm down. Let me explain. These people you call strangers are staff from the China Genetic Safety Bureau..." Chen Feng said calmly.
"This is preposterous. This is the Jiangcheng City Health Bureau. Why have you called staff from the China Genetic Safety Bureau here?" Elder Sun retorted stubbornly.
Without further ado, Chen Feng presented the evidence of genetic modification provided by Professor Tan to Elder Sun.
Elder Sun instantly deflated like a punctured balloon.
"Director Chen, I was wrong. Can you give me a chance?" Elder Sun pulled Chen Feng aside and whispered.
"I gave you a chance, and you didn't cherish it. You can't blame others," Chen Feng replied coldly.
"Director Chen, how about this? If you let me go, I'll give you all the money I've embezzled over the years." Elder Sun grew anxious.
"Elder Sun, to tell you the truth, I like money. However, I have no interest in ill-gotten gains like yours, earned by betraying national interests as a traitor," Chen Feng replied coldly.
"Chen Feng, I advise you not to push me too far. Otherwise, even if I go to prison, I will find a way to kill you. You should know that I was able to become the head of the Jiangcheng Health Bureau, control the malpractice in Jiangcheng's medical insurance, and have connections in both the underworld and official circles." Seeing that his pleas were ineffective, Elder Sun resorted to threats.
"Elder Sun, thank you for the reminder. Originally, I thought the malpractice in Jiangcheng's medical insurance was only related to capital. Your reminder made me realize that it is also connected to Jiangcheng's organized crime. Rest assured, China is currently carrying out a vigorous crackdown on crime. The criminal forces you rely on will not last long. Even if China wasn't cracking down on crime, I wouldn't be afraid. Since I have chosen to stand with the common people, I fear no evil. Even if I die, I will have no regrets." Chen Feng said earnestly.
For Chen Feng, these words were not empty platitudes but his genuine belief. If he were afraid of death, he would have chosen to stay out of it long ago.
Elder Sun was momentarily speechless. He couldn't understand why, in an official system that was like a dyeing vat, Chen Feng had not chosen to go with the flow. Was there truly such a noble-minded official in the world?
Chen Feng did not delay and directly signaled the China Genetic Safety Bureau staff to escort Elder Sun away.
With Elder Sun quickly and decisively dealt with, Wu Yu from the Jiangcheng Medical Insurance Bureau stopped observing and hedging his bets, personally stepping forward to force several hospital presidents to surrender. The reason was simple: with the head of the Jiangcheng Health Bureau in prison, what right did a few hospital presidents have to resist?
Thus, the hospital forces involved in the Jiangcheng medical insurance malpractice were cleared out.
As for the capital behind it, Chen Feng found it simple to deal with. Since Elder Sun, who supported the capital, was in prison, these capitalists were left with only their money. Dealing with money with money was very simple. By offering preferential policies, he encouraged internet giants to invest in Jiangcheng's medical industry. It was a Pinduoduo-style approach to healthcare: low profit margins, high volume sales! The people of Jiangcheng were not foolish. With cheaper medical services available, they would naturally not choose the exorbitantly expensive ones. Without a market, the capital withdrew obediently.
Chen Feng spent a full half-year to fundamentally improve the malpractice in Jiangcheng's medical insurance system.
Qin Yan was not entirely happy about this. The reason was simple: Chen Feng spent half a year doing something that was not part of his duties. Although the matter was resolved smoothly and achieved great success, it was ultimately beneficial to others. Conversely, the Development and Reform Commission of Mingshan District, which Chen Feng was in charge of, stagnated due to his absence. As a result, the authorities publicly criticized the Mingshan District Development and Reform Commission, calling it the most backward among all districts in Jiangcheng.
"Chen Feng, do you think it was worth it to work yourself to death for half a year, only to benefit others while being criticized by your superiors?" Qin Yan said indignantly.
"Deputy District Chief Qin, to be honest, it was very worth it. As you know, it is much cheaper for the people of Jiangcheng to see a doctor now than before." Chen Feng replied with satisfaction.
"But do you know that you've offended the number one leader of Mingshan District because the Mingshan District Development and Reform Commission ranked last in investment attraction?" Qin Yan sighed deeply.