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"Linyu, get up quickly. There's big news. Dafeng Factory is in trouble again."
Zhao Lan went up to the second floor, entered Liu Linyu's room, and told her about Chen Yanshi being beaten.
Liu Linyu sat up abruptly, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes. She quickly put on her coat. "Dafeng Factory? Dafeng Factory in Jingzhou City?"
"Yes, that's the Dafeng Factory. It's now called New Dafeng Company. Their consultant, Chen Yanshi, used to be the Executive Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate."
Zhao Lan spoke slowly, her expression serious, "There must be something hidden behind Chen Yanshi being beaten. There may be power-money transactions and the transfer of benefits involved."
Liu Linyu's eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly stood up. "Power-money transactions and the transfer of benefits, haha, great! This is a major news story that can make the headlines. A few months ago, on the night of January 16th, Dafeng Factory's forced demolition was broadcast live, and more than 50 million netizens watched it live."
"Now it's this Dafeng Factory again."
"Sister Zhao Lan, thank you. I love you so much." Liu Linyu excitedly grasped Zhao Lan's hand, her eyes shining with determination. "We must dig deeper and uncover the truth. This is not just news, but a call for justice."
Zhao Lan was somewhat worried: "Lin Yu, the situation in Handong Province is very complicated. Should I send two female national security officers to protect your safety?"
“Great, that’s wonderful. Sister Zhao Lan, last time I traveled to the 19 cities of Qijiang, I photographed a deputy mayor who died in the Qijiang River.”
Liu Linyu nodded, beaming, and said, "With the National Security Bureau protecting us this time, I feel much more at ease. We'll uncover this dark secret step by step."
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The following day, Zhao Lan assigned two female national security officers to protect Liu Linyu. Their public identities were that of her assistants.
Liu Linyu, accompanied by two female national security guards and a cameraman, arrived at Dafeng Factory for an on-site interview.
The factory area was in a mess, and the workers looked solemn and serious.
Liu Linyu entered the workshop and inquired in detail about how Chen Yanshi was beaten, with the entire process recorded by the cameraman. An elderly worker tearfully recounted, "That old bastard Chen Yanshi embezzled our hard-earned money."
Upon hearing this, Liu Linyu frowned and quickly asked, "Sir, what makes you say that? Isn't Chen Yanshi an advisor to Dafeng Factory? How could he embezzle your hard-earned money?"
The old worker became agitated, his voice trembling: "Although he is an advisor, he is colluding with those corrupt officials behind the scenes. His son, Chen Hai, is the Party Secretary of Guangming District. They absolutely refuse to approve our land."
"This Chen Yanshi always acts like he's speaking up for the people in front of outsiders. In reality, he's just a hypocrite who trades power for money."
Liu Linyu's heart skipped a beat, sensing there must be a bigger story behind this. She comforted the old worker, "Grandpa, don't worry. We will investigate this matter thoroughly and ensure no one escapes justice."
"We are CCTV reporters. We are conducting an undercover investigation into the Dafeng Factory incident." Liu Linyu pointed to the logo on her microphone.
The old worker's eyes lit up: "Comrades, it really is a CCTV reporter. We're saved!"
After speaking, she gestured for the cameraman to continue recording, and then, accompanied by two female state security officers, she toured the factory area. Workers gathered around, each telling their own stories.
“We lost our shares. Boss Cai Chenggong and Gao Xiaoqin of Shanshui Group colluded together.”
"Also, there's Gao Xiaoqin from the Shanshui Group. Rumor has it that she's the niece of Gao Yuliang, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee."
"It's all Zheng Xipo's fault, that old bastard. He took out his layoff compensation and started a new Dafeng Company. He then transformed himself into the chairman."
Liu Linyu carefully noted down the issues raised by the workers, secretly calculating in her mind. If these issues were true, they would be a series of shocking news leads.
She looked at the cameraman, signaling him to continue filming, while reassuring the workers: "Don't worry, we are CCTV reporters. Our duty is to expose the truth and speak for the people. Our team will report on all the issues you raise, on CCTV-2, and we will never let any official escape legal punishment."
Two female national security officers stood beside Liu Linyu, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily to ensure her safety. Feeling this protection from the national security personnel, Liu Linyu became even more determined to conduct this interview thoroughly.
After touring the factory area, Liu Linyu and her team went to the office of Xindafeng Company, hoping to conduct further interviews with the company's management.
Who knows, nobody knows.
The management team has all been arrested.
. . . . .
Liu Linyu listened attentively, nodding as she spoke. She deeply felt the pain and helplessness these workers endured. She secretly resolved to uncover the truth.
After a day of interviews, Liu Linyu collected a wealth of evidence and clues. She returned to the Dihaoyuan villa area and immediately began writing her article.
An hour later, the first draft was completed.
The title is: [Jingzhou Dafeng Factory: Hidden Secrets. Was there any bribery involved with the retired chief prosecutor?]
The following day, Liu Linyu, accompanied by two female national security officers and a cameraman, arrived at the hospital in a large entourage to interview Chen Yanshi.
Two police officers were guarding the entrance, but they immediately let Liu Linyu and her group through. Chen Yanshi lay on the hospital bed, his face pale.
"Comrade Chen Yanshi, we are reporters from CCTV."
"I heard you were beaten up by a former worker from Dafeng Factory."
"What's the reason?"
"As the former Executive Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate, did you engage in any power-for-money transactions with Cai Chenggong, the owner of Dafeng Factory?"
"Was there any kickback or bribery involved? Zheng Xipo, the chairman of Xindafeng Company, has now been arrested. Is there something fishy going on?"
Liu Linyu went straight for the kill, and a series of questions enraged Chen Yanshi, making him furious.
"Get out of here right now. You reporter, you're talking complete nonsense."
Chen Yanshi, panting heavily, pointed a trembling finger at Liu Linyu: "I have lived a clean life, how dare you slander me! I have never interfered in the affairs of Dafeng Factory. Zheng Xipo's arrest will be judged by law."
"Chen Yanshi, according to our undercover investigation at Dafeng Factory, many workers are accusing you of embezzlement and bribery. You've been secretly making a fortune and taking kickbacks, which is why you're willing to be a consultant for Dafeng Factory."
Liu Linyu calmly responded: "We simply want to understand the truth and restore the facts. Please answer our questions directly."
Chen Yanshi's face turned ashen, and he said something shocking: "Get out of here now, I refuse to answer. Police, come in and arrest this reporter immediately."
Upon hearing the commotion, two police officers strode into the ward, their sharp gazes fixed on Liu Linyu and her group.
The atmosphere instantly became tense.
Liu Linyu stood tall and fearless: "Comrade Chen Yanshi, we are reporters from CCTV, and we have the right to conduct interviews. Is your refusal to answer because you have something to hide?"
Chen Yanshi trembled with anger: "I have nothing to hide. I will never admit to something I did not do. This is slander and defamation."
Liu Linyu smiled slightly, her eyes gleaming with determination: "Then we'll wait and see. The truth will eventually come to light. Comrade Chen Yanshi, you'd better watch yourself."
After saying that, she gestured for the cameraman to turn off the camera, and then strode out of the ward with two female national security officers.
Outside the door, two police officers were still standing there, not expecting Liu Linyu to be so tough.
Liu Linyu and her entourage left the hospital in a large group and returned to the Dihaoyuan villa area.
Liu Linyu sat in front of the computer and began writing the second draft.
The headline reads: "[The Dafeng Factory incident continues to escalate; CCTV reporter interviews Chen Yanshi at the hospital and is met with angry rebuke!]"
In the article, Liu Linyu recorded in detail the interview process and Chen Yanshi's angry response.
She knew that once this article was published, it would cause a huge uproar.
But she was fearless, because she firmly believed that the truth would always triumph over lies.
As night fell, Liu Linyu stood by the window, gazing at the bustling city of Jingzhou.
She prayed silently that this interview would truly uncover the truth about the Dafeng Factory incident and bring justice to the innocent workers.
129. Chen Yanshi's reputation was completely ruined, and he tried to pin the blame on Sha Ruijin.
129. Chen Yanshi's reputation was completely ruined, and he tried to pin the blame on Sha Ruijin.
Soon, CCTV-2 aired the evening news.
The host, facing the camera, had a very serious expression: "Viewers at home, I wonder if you all remember the live broadcast of the forced demolition of Dafeng Factory in Guangming Development Zone, Jingzhou City, Handong Province on November 6th."
"This live broadcast set a new record. More than 56 million netizens watched the broadcast."
"Currently, our reporter Liu Linyu is conducting an in-depth undercover investigation, reporting live from the Dafeng Factory in Jingzhou City, to expose the truth."
. . . . .
On the screen, the scene shifts to Liu Linyu's on-site interview. She stands inside the Dafeng Factory, surrounded by busy workers; the atmosphere is tense and serious.
Liu Linyu addressed the camera with a firm voice: "Hello everyone, I am Liu Linyu, a reporter from this station. I am currently at Dafeng Garment Factory in Jingzhou City, now working on the new Dafeng Company."
Then came Liu Linyu's on-site interviews with the veteran workers.
"That old bastard Chen Yanshi embezzled our hard-earned money."
"This Chen Yanshi always acts like he's speaking up for the people in front of outsiders. In reality, he's just a hypocrite who trades power for money."
"Gao Xiaoqin of Shanshui Group is rumored to be the niece of Gao Yuliang, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee."
The workers stood in front of the camera, filled with righteous indignation.
They exposed Chen Yanshi's ugly face and tearfully denounced the injustice.
"Don't worry, everyone. We are CCTV reporters. Our duty is to uncover the truth and speak for the people. Our team will report on all the issues you raise..." Liu Linyu said solemnly, holding the CCTV microphone in her hand.
She looked around and continued, "As far as we know, this forced demolition involves complex conflicts of interest and local officials. Even according to our reporter's understanding, Chen Hai, the current Party Secretary of Guangming District in Jingzhou City, is actually the son of advisor Chen Yanshi."
"Is there any power-money transaction involved? Unregulated private transfers of power, overlapping powers among local officials, and local protectionism?" Liu Linyu said to the camera, making a startling statement.
"Is there something fishy going on here?" Liu Linyu asked sharply, continuing to expose, "You know, the Dafeng Factory 116 incident happened almost three months ago."
"Why hasn't this factory been demolished? Why is it still standing here?"
"Did District Party Secretary Chen Hai use his power to seek personal gain for his father, Chen Yanshi?"
“According to my personal undercover investigation, this former chief prosecutor, Chen Yanshi, also has an unclear relationship with Sha Ruijin, the secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee.” Liu Linyu paused, her tone becoming even more firm: “We must investigate whether there is deeper corruption hidden behind these networks of relationships. The truth cannot be covered up.”
"Officials at all levels in Handong Province all know about the relationship between Chen Yanshi and Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin, but no one dares to reveal the truth?"
"I wonder if there is systemic corruption hidden here? You know, the former deputy mayor of Jingzhou City, Ding Yizhen, was involved in a treason case. It happened in Guangming District."
"According to our reporter's understanding, Ding Yizhen is not only the former vice mayor of Jingzhou City, but also the secretary of the Guangming District Committee and the chief commander of the Guangming Peak project."
"We will continue to follow this matter and expose the dark secrets of Handong Province."
"This is a report by CCTV reporter Liu Linyu."
The camera slowly zooms out, and the Dafeng Factory incident will undoubtedly attract widespread attention and discussion in society.
It's important to know that Liu Linyu received instructions from Zhao Lan to deliberately steer the conversation towards Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin.
Zhao Lan's intention was clear: to use Liu Linyu to smear Sha Ruijin.
Liu Linyu was not afraid at all, as she had two female national security officers protecting her safety.
Zhao Lan has powerful backing; her father is Zhao Mengsheng, the second-highest-ranking official in the cabinet.
Moreover, her own father, Liu Cheng, has now been promoted and is reaping the benefits of his position. She has absolutely no reason to fear Sha Ruijin.
The scene shifts, and the director switches back to the studio.