Chapter 95: Rescue

The dual regulation, a special investigative method that strikes fear into the hearts of countless party officials, has been evaded by many corrupt officials, but Zeng Yi happened to be caught. Zeng Yi secretly cursed his bad luck; from joining the organization to being placed under dual regulation, it had been less than a month. Just this point alone might have set a record.

At the bottom of the stairs, Zeng Yi was led to a Jinbei minivan. The interior of the van had been specially treated, with a layer of iron mesh around the windows, presumably to prevent those under dual regulation from jumping out. The cabin was separated from the front driver's area by iron bars, and black curtains hung on all sides. Once inside, one could see nothing outside.

Two disciplinary inspection personnel followed Zeng Yi into the van and picked up a black cloth from the seat. They exchanged glances, considering how to cover Zeng Yi's eyes.

"No need for you two, I can do it myself!"

Zeng Yi, with a clear conscience, was not afraid of this so-called investigation. He took the black cloth and calmly covered his eyes. He thought to himself that Fang Nanguo had only gone to the Central Party School for further study and had not yet stepped down. They dared to place him under dual regulation, but he wondered how they would handle the situation in the end.

The two disciplinary inspection personnel, seeing that Zeng Yi did not resist, breathed a sigh of relief. After working in disciplinary inspection for so long, they had never encountered such a calm person, who showed no signs of panic.

There is a saying: "Without investigation, everyone is Kong Fansen; with investigation, everyone is Wang Baosen."

These days, even the most self-disciplined officials cannot withstand a thorough investigation by the organization. Once placed under dual regulation, there is almost no chance of coming out. Most officials who are placed under dual regulation are directly sent to prison, and those who manage to get out will have their political careers ended. Therefore, even the most composed officials cannot help but feel some panic when they hear about dual regulation.

The car soon started moving, and after several twists and turns for about half an hour, it finally stopped.

Zeng Yi was led out of the car and into a room. Once the black cloth was removed from his eyes, he began to observe this legendary place for dual regulation.

It resembled an interrogation room at a police station, with the windows completely covered by black curtains, not letting in a single ray of light. The layout of the room was similar to a police station, with a table and three chairs on each side, one on one side and two on the other. The table, chairs, and any sharp corners in the room were all padded.

Zeng Yi knew immediately where his seat was. The single chair was definitely his. He placed his medical bag at his feet and sat down. Facing him on the table was a searchlight, with a bulb of at least 1,000 watts, shining directly at him.

He had heard that the disciplinary inspection committee did not beat or curse, but they did not allow sleep and used high-powered lights to shine on you, asking questions non-stop. The scene before him confirmed this.

Zeng Yi also understood that the disciplinary inspection committee's method was to find a reason to control a person, focusing on psychological pressure to make them confess voluntarily. If there were solid evidence, the disciplinary committee would not need to get involved; the procuratorate would handle it. The people who came to see him today were definitely from the procuratorate.

This is also why many corrupt officials fear dual regulation. Nowadays, everyone's counter-investigation awareness has improved, and they are not fools. Even if they are corrupt, they do not leave any evidence for the procuratorate. If it were based on evidence, all officials would be clean and self-disciplined.

In such a situation, for officials who are clearly problematic but lack evidence, dual regulation is necessary to make them confess voluntarily. The disciplinary inspection committee has extensive experience in this area; once you are in, they will not let you out until you confess.

Yuan Gongping's plan was to take advantage of Fang Nanguo's absence from Nanjiang to build a solid case against Zeng Yi, with clear evidence and facts. By then, even if Fang Nanguo returned, he would have to consider the risks of overturning the case. It is easy to frame someone, but it is extremely difficult to clear their name.

A middle-aged man, slightly overweight, with a sharp haircut and a stern expression, walked in and stood in front of Zeng Yi. "I am the leader of this disciplinary inspection team, Yan Jun. I am responsible for investigating your issues. I hope you understand the situation and do not harbor any侥幸 (侥幸 means侥幸, but in this context, it means '侥幸' or '侥幸'). Clearly state your problems to the organization."

Zeng Yi smiled faintly. "Sorry, it's my first time under dual regulation. I don't know what to confess."

Yan Jun was amused. He thought, "You think the disciplinary inspection committee is a detention center? One time and you're done? Do you want to be under dual regulation several times?" He said sternly, "Think carefully about everything you have done in the past and confess everything to the organization. Don't play games with me. If there were no solid evidence, the organization would not have brought you here!"

"Things I've done in the past..." Zeng Yi smiled. "There are many!"

Zeng Yi was intentionally teasing Yan Jun, but Yan Jun took it seriously, thinking he had encountered a coward. Without using emotional tactics or sleep deprivation, this guy was admitting to many wrongdoings. He must be smart! This mission would be easy, and a great achievement would be within reach.

Yan Jun was delighted. He had encountered such officials before. He placed a stack of paper in front of Zeng Yi. "Your attitude is good. Write down everything you have done in detail. Clearly state your problems, and the organization will handle it fairly."

After placing the paper, Yan Jun prepared to leave. Based on his experience, once these cowards start confessing, they go on and on, from giving a bottle of wine to a leader to being treated to a bath by someone. It takes more than a day to write it all down. This is different from those who confess bit by bit, hoping to get away with it.

Yan Jun, with his hands behind his back, was about to leave when he heard a voice from behind, "Actually, there's not much. Just daily meetings. Should I report the content of the meetings?"

Yan Jun stopped. Who wants to hear about meetings? I'm not your superior; I don't need to hear your work reports. The disciplinary inspection committee is not interested in such things.

Yan Jun's face darkened. "Don't know what to confess? Need a reminder from the organization? Think about who you treated at your clinic and who paid you. Think carefully!"

Zeng Yi had thought about it. He had no issues, and even if Yuan Wenjie wanted to frame him, it would be difficult to find a place to start. The only possible issue was his clinic. After Feng Yuqin officially promoted him to a section-level official, Zeng Yi's clinic stopped seeing patients, and the sign was taken down, but it had not been deregistered. He had no time and was reluctant to let it go, as he had a deep attachment to the clinic. He did not expect it to cause him trouble.

"Think of anything? If you remember, write it down!"

Yan Jun had been observing Zeng Yi's expression. Seeing the change, he knew the content of the举报 (举报 means举报, but in this context, it means '举报' or '举报') letter was not baseless. This guy really dared to accept bribes through his clinic and was too arrogant to change the legal representative.

"I remember!" Zeng Yi looked at Yan Jun seriously. "I treated Yuan Wenjie from Feilong Construction, but he hasn't paid me yet. Can the disciplinary inspection committee help me collect the fee?"

Yan Jun was furious. "Do you think we are a debt collection agency? We don't collect bad debts." He knew exactly what he wanted Zeng Yi to confess. He did not expect Zeng Yi to start by implicating Yuan Wenjie. This was not what he wanted to hear!

Yan Jun pointed at the stack of paper. "Think carefully. Think about those who paid you!"

"Those who paid, too!" Zeng Yi admitted. "I treated a bald man and charged him 50 yuan. Does that count?"

"Go to hell! 50 yuan, no one would pick it up on the street. Is it worth the disciplinary inspection committee to go to such lengths?" Yan Jun's face was dark with anger. This guy was clearly playing dumb.

Zeng Yi, however, said seriously, "Chen Long, the deputy director of Tianfu Branch, was the chief of the Erma Road Police Station at the time. He was there and witnessed the entire process of me receiving the money. He can testify for the disciplinary inspection committee!"

Yan Jun's eyes blazed with anger. He slammed his hand on the table. "Zeng Yi, be serious! I am representing the organization. You better have the right attitude!"

"My attitude is serious, not just now, but always."

Zeng Yi smiled. "Take Yuan Wenjie, for example. This guy is a scoundrel. Not paying for treatment is one thing, but at a dinner, he asked me to take care of his company. In the end, I paid the bill myself. Isn't that despicable? How could I agree to his requests? I believe in resisting corruption and never being tainted. To prevent scoundrels like Yuan Wenjie from corrupting other officials, I suggested that the health base exclude companies like Feilong Construction from projects to fundamentally prevent corruption and save our officials. It's not easy for the party to cultivate an official."

Yan Jun was about to explode. Is this guy confessing or boasting about his integrity and saving officials? Is that what a section-level official should do?

Zeng Yi kept mentioning Yuan Wenjie, which made Yan Jun uncomfortable. This was not what he wanted to hear, and it was not what he should hear. It would only cause trouble.

He walked to the door and called over three disciplinary inspection personnel. "For those who resist confession and resist the rule of law, we must take strong measures to crush their侥幸 (侥幸 means侥幸, but in this context, it means '侥幸' or '侥幸') and help them understand the situation!"

The three nodded in understanding. "Don't worry, Leader Yan. No one has ever refused to confess under our watch!"

One person was assigned to guard the door, and the other two entered the room.

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