"Are you talking about the second-in-command at the provincial Development and Reform Commission?"
Chen Feng replied calmly.
"Yes, precisely the second-in-command. He's been a comrade-in-arms with Old Hong for many years, and they have a good relationship. Half the money Old Hong embezzled was given to the provincial Development and Reform Commission's second-in-command. To put it this way, as long as the second-in-command isn't brought down, even if Old Hong falls, he'll get back up. This isn't me speaking irresponsibly; such situations have happened many times before."
Secretary Su said with a solemn expression.
"You don't need to worry about this. I have a way to handle it."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"Chen Feng, this matter of implicating Old Hong is huge; it's not something to joke about. Since you've told me not to worry, it means you have a way to deal with the provincial Development and Reform Commission's second-in-command. Tell me, how do you plan to deal with him?"
Secretary Su stared intently at Chen Feng.
"Since you insist on asking, I'll tell you the truth. The head of the provincial Development and Reform Commission, Zhou Kewang, is my connection. With him around, the second-in-command of the provincial Development and Reform Commission won't be able to cause much trouble."
Chen Feng replied, word by word.
"What? The head of the provincial Development and Reform Commission, Zhou Kewang, is your connection? How is that possible? You're just a low-level official in the power structure at the township level. How do you know such a high-ranking official in the provincial capital?"
Secretary Su said, utterly astonished.
"That's a long story, one that would take more than a day and a night to tell. You just need to know that Zhou Kewang and I are on very good terms. Zhou Kewang only needs to give a word to his subordinate, the second-in-command of the provincial Development and Reform Commission, and it won't take much effort. As you said earlier, in the power circles, a higher official can easily suppress a lower one. Once the second-in-command of the provincial Development and Reform Commission is quiet, Old Hong will definitely be taken down."
"Deputy Mayor Chen, to be honest, I underestimated you before. Since your plan is so thorough, you're so confident, and you have such a powerful backer like Zhou Kewang, I will absolutely cooperate with you 100%."
After speaking, Secretary Su spent half an hour detailing how Old Hong used the shell company project in Mingshan Town to make money.
After the explanation, Chen Feng took a deep breath.
To be fair, Old Hong was quite a smart person, but unfortunately, his intentions were malicious.
The shell company project in Mingshan Town this time was, to put it plainly, related to the hottest new energy vehicle project.
Mingshan Town was a town, not a city-level entity, so it naturally couldn't introduce an entire new energy vehicle project. However, theoretically, it could introduce new energy vehicle component projects.
Old Hong saw this point and prepared to make a big fuss about establishing a new energy vehicle component project in Mingshan Town.
Once the money arrived, he would take it and then publicly announce that due to forecast changes, the new energy vehicle component project had failed. Relevant personnel would have to go to jail and bear their responsibilities.
It had to be said, Old Hong's move was dangerous, venomous, and meticulous.
It was quite similar to two major cases in China.
One major case was Jia Yueting's new energy vehicle fundraising case.
The other major case was China's Gold Core case.
The commonality between these two cases was that the shell companies were extremely good at creating grand visions, even deceiving many celebrities into investing.
Although Old Hong's new energy vehicle component project this time was not as sensational as those two major Chinese cases, it was still quite impressive compared to other cases in the Jiangcheng power circles.
After leaving Jiangcheng and returning to Mingshan Town, Chen Feng devised a plan overnight, a meticulously crafted plan to trap Old Hong.
Although this plan was very complicated, it was also extremely simple.
Simply put, it was to turn the pretense into reality.
Old Hong demanded that all funds go through the motions. In the actual operation, he, as deputy mayor, would do the exact opposite, not go through the motions, but directly invest all the funds in a solid manner.
This was not the most crucial part. The most crucial part was to coax Old Hong into bringing out all the money he had embezzled, with the excuse that this would make the scale of the Mingshan Town new energy vehicle component project even larger, thereby leading to further investment from higher authorities.
Old Hong was extremely greedy and would definitely fall into the trap.
As long as Old Hong fell for the trap, then the Mingshan Town version of "The Shawshank Redemption" would be completed.
"Deputy Mayor Chen, why do I feel something is not quite right?"
A week later, Old Hong specifically came to Mingshan Town again to find Chen Feng.
"Old Hong, what's wrong?"
Chen Feng asked knowingly.
"Why do I feel like all the funds are being operated in a real, tangible way?"
Old Hong asked directly.
"Old Hong, this is just your illusion."
"Illusion?"
"Yes, just an illusion. The Mingshan Town new energy vehicle component project is on a large scale, unprecedented for Mingshan Town, or even Jiangcheng. To make all parties believe it, we have to play the part convincingly. After a week, when the higher-ups relax their vigilance, we will withdraw all the funds, and the Mingshan Town new energy vehicle component project will consequently collapse."
Chen Feng said with a serious demeanor.
"I feel relieved now that you're doing it this way. Chen Feng, if you work diligently for me, I won't treat you unfairly."
"Thank you, Old Hong. For the sake of my future, I will definitely do a good job with the Mingshan Town new energy vehicle component project."
Chen Feng feigned loyalty and expressed his commitment.
"How about this, since I'm already in Mingshan Town, I'll take you to broaden your horizons."
Old Hong said with a meaningful smile.
"Is that appropriate?"
Chen Feng said, feigning modesty.
"You are my capable subordinate now, so why would it not be appropriate? I originally intended to bring Qin Yan along, but Qin Yan is a woman, and it's inconvenient to bring her."
Old Hong continued to smile meaningfully.
Chen Feng was not foolish. Since Old Hong stated things so directly, he naturally knew what Old Hong intended to do.
To put it bluntly, it was to have fun with women.
Wealthy and powerful people in China most enjoyed playing with women.
Thus, Old Hong took Chen Feng directly to a private room in a nightclub in the provincial capital.
Upon entering the private room, Chen Feng's worldview was shattered.
Damn it,
The two women inside were familiar to him; they were hosts from Jiangcheng Television Station.
On television, they always appeared so aloof and elegant, the epitome of goddesses.
However, at this moment, the two women seemed possessed by Pan Jinlian, acting incredibly slutty and cheap.
"Old Hong, are these two Jiangcheng hosts also your guests?"
Chen Feng asked deliberately.
"Chen Feng, your vision is still too limited. These two Jiangcheng female hosts, in the eyes of others, are so dignified and sophisticated, but in my eyes, they are no different from prostitutes."
Old Hong said proudly.
"Old Hong, please forgive my boldness in asking, but how did you get these two to comply so obediently? After all, these two female hosts are quite reputable."
Chen Feng probed.
"It's simple. The television station belongs to a public institution, and it's impossible for them to get promoted without connections. I am the second-in-command of the Jiangcheng Development and Reform Commission, and I am more than qualified to be their connection. I have what they need, so naturally, they'll do as I say."
Old Hong replied smugly.
"Old Hong, to be even more bold, will the two female hosts really do that with me?"
Chen Feng probed.