"It's your duty, why would I blame you? If it were me, I'd do the same." Chen Feng replied.
"Driver Chen, Manager Wang mentioned that your Mingshan Town plans to transfer the Kerry Garment Project account to Dongting Township. Is that true?" the bank manager asked tentatively, seeing Chen Feng wasn't angry.
"There is such a thing, but it depends on your performance..." Chen Feng said meaningfully.
"Driver Chen, as long as I can secure the Kerry Garment Project account, I'll agree to any conditions. If there are no conditions, I'll create them to agree," the bank manager said excitedly.
"Bank Manager, since you've put it that way, I'll be direct. I need to see the special account for Dongting Township's land leveling compensation," Chen Feng said point-blank.
"What? You want to see the Dongting Township land leveling account? I'm afraid that's not possible. Driver Chen, to be honest, Vice Township Head Su Rui has instructed me that no one can view the Dongting Township land leveling account," the bank manager said with difficulty.
"I understand. The Dongting Township land leveling special account is not trivial, and it's certainly not for just anyone to see. However, I must remind you that it's not me who wants to see it, but Vice Township Head Qin from Mingshan Town. Let me put it this way: on the surface, Mingshan Town and Dongting Township are at the same township level. However, economically, Mingshan Town is far ahead of Dongting Township. Therefore, in terms of power, Vice Township Head Qin has more authority than Vice Township Head Su. You dare not offend Vice Township Head Su, but you dare to offend Vice Township Head Qin?" Chen Feng questioned sternly.
"Driver Chen, please let me off the hook. Whether it's Vice Township Head Su or Vice Township Head Qin, I dare not offend either. I'm just a bank manager and don't want to get caught in the vortex of power," the bank manager continued with a troubled expression.
"Driver Chen, do you think that's possible? You've been in the political arena for quite some time. You should know that in politics, you must take a stand. Being a fence-sitter won't work! Think carefully, which side are you on?" Chen Feng said word by word.
"Driver Chen, I will definitely side with Mingshan Town. However, I have a doubt. Vice Township Head Su and Vice Township Head Qin have always minded their own business. Why is Vice Township Head Qin so persistent in pressuring Vice Township Head Su?" the bank manager asked with confusion.
"You'll have to ask Vice Township Head Xiao from Mingshan Town about this," Chen Feng replied.
"Is this related to Vice Township Head Xiao?"
"Of course, it is. Vice Township Head Xiao is constantly trying to frame Vice Township Head Qin and wants to get Vice Township Head Qin out of Mingshan Town. If you were Vice Township Head Qin, what would you do?"
Upon hearing Chen Feng's words, the bank manager immediately understood. In essence, Vice Township Head Su was merely a victim of power struggles.
"Driver Chen, I can show you the Dongting Township land leveling compensation special account. But you cannot tell anyone that you saw it from me," the bank manager said softly.
"Don't worry, I'm not that foolish. Furthermore, even if I accidentally let it slip, you don't need to worry. In a few days, Vice Township Head Su will resign and continue to be a vice township head elsewhere, and you'll have nothing to do with it anymore," Chen Feng said calmly.
"Just resigned? Shouldn't they go to jail?" the bank manager asked, confused.
"If it were just Vice Township Head Su embezzling money, then yes, they would go to jail. However, many people have laid hands on the money in the Dongting Township land leveling account, and the number of involved individuals is large. It's impossible to send them all to prison. If everyone goes to prison, who will handle affairs in Dongting Township? Also, Vice Township Head Su has Vice Township Head Xiao behind her. Vice Township Head Xiao must protect Vice Township Head Su to prevent his own shady dealings from being exposed. Understand?"
The bank manager understood immediately and, without further ado, opened the computer backend and allowed Chen Feng to view the Dongting Township land leveling special account. Chen Feng looked carefully at the Dongting Township land leveling special account and was greatly shocked. In the account backend, the destination of every single transaction was clearly documented. In essence, the management of the account was very strict. No matter who below had malicious intentions towards the money in the account, it could be detected. In other words, it wasn't that the higher-ups didn't know about the wrongdoing below, but rather whether the higher-ups wanted to deal with it. Vice Township Head Su's embezzlement was so blatant that the higher-ups couldn't have been unaware. There might be two reasons why Vice Township Head Su was not dealt with. First, someone higher up was also involved with the Dongting Township land leveling compensation funds. Second, someone higher up was protecting Vice Township Head Su.
"Chen Feng, do you need to see any other accounts?" the bank manager asked tentatively.
"No need. This backend of the Dongting Township land leveling compensation special account is enough," Chen Feng said, while taking screenshots and sending them to his phone. After finishing this, Chen Feng returned to Mingshan Town.
"Did you get it done?" Qin Yan asked Chen Feng.
"I've already sent the crucial evidence to the relevant departments in Jiangcheng," Chen Feng replied seriously.
"Yes, that's very good. Your ability and speed in handling matters surpass many others," Qin Yan said with satisfaction.
"It's all due to your excellent guidance," Chen Feng replied humbly.
"Vice Township Head Su's situation will keep Vice Township Head Xiao busy for a while. I think this is a good opportunity to get that other matter settled quickly," Qin Yan said opportunely.
"Vice Township Head Qin, are you referring to the salary and performance reform in Mingshan Town?" Chen Feng asked tentatively.
"Yes, that's right. For Mingshan Town to maintain its vitality, the salary and performance reform must be carried out. Otherwise, if most people just sit in their offices and waste time, how can Mingshan Town develop?" Qin Yan said earnestly.
Chen Feng greatly admired Qin Yan. This woman always grasped the key points when handling matters. The biggest obstacle to Mingshan Town's salary and performance reform was Vice Township Head Xiao. For years, Vice Township Head Xiao had placed many of his unqualified relatives in Mingshan Town. Once the performance system was implemented, those unqualified relatives would be the first to suffer losses.
"Vice Township Head Qin, is there anything I can do to help?" Chen Feng asked tentatively.
"Of course! You and Cheng Lu should go to Hongyan District in Jiangcheng and conduct a field investigation on how performance wages are distributed there," Qin Yan said directly.
"What? I'm supposed to go to Hongyan District in Jiangcheng to investigate their performance wages? I'm afraid that's not possible. Firstly, we are from Mingshan Town, and Hongyan District is at a higher level than us. How could they allow us to conduct a field investigation? Secondly, even if they allowed us to investigate, would my identity as a driver be suitable?" Chen Feng said, feeling dizzy.
"That's why I'm having Cheng Lu accompany you. Cheng Lu is a local of Jiangcheng and has connections there. As long as Cheng Lu contacts acquaintances, it won't be an impossible task for you to go to Hongyan District for a field investigation on performance wages," Chen Feng understood after Qin Yan's explanation.
After chatting for a while longer, Chen Feng went directly to find Cheng Lu. He searched the entire township government compound but couldn't find Cheng Lu. Having no other choice, he had to call Cheng Lu. To his surprise, Cheng Lu didn't answer the phone. Finally, he had to brace himself and ask other colleagues. After asking around, he finally found out that Cheng Lu had gone to his dormitory. Chen Feng felt dizzy. He had previously given Cheng Lu a spare key mainly to prevent losing his keys. He didn't expect Cheng Lu to be so informal and just walk in.
In less than a minute, Chen Feng ran back to his dormitory. Upon entering the dormitory, Chen Feng was almost scared to death. In the bathroom, Cheng Lu was lying unconscious on the floor, naked.