Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 593 - 549: Medical Disturbance? (First update, asking for votes)_1

593 Chapter 549: Medical Disturbance? (First update, asking for votes)_1

The issue of police colluding with criminals, and the investigation of the health bureau, are entirely unrelated matters. However, Nie Zhenbang's primary intention was not to immediately cause trouble for Zhao Zhuobin. The Eastern Sea Group case, with its wide and deep impact, can be described as shocking the nation. According to the content of the whistleblower's letter, Zhao Zhuobin's involvement in this collusion between police and criminals had not been for just a day or two, but most likely started more than two years ago.

At that time, it was the heyday of the Eastern Sea Group's Lin Zhengxing, and the fact that Zhao Zhuobin could still find room to survive in front of this big crocodile sufficiently showed his caution. Rushing to the public security bureau would inevitably alert the snake in the grass. This time, Nie Zhenbang came here primarily to understand the situation from Liu Mihui face-to-face. He always planned and then enacted—this was always Nie Zhenbang's style, and this time, even though he was only dealing with a senior official, Nie Zhenbang did not take it lightly.

As for the field trip to the Health Bureau, his high rank was too conspicuous for him to go and contact Liu Mihui. Therefore, this task could only be entrusted to Li Jupeng.

Nie Zhenbang then took a letter out of his briefcase and said to Li Jupeng, "Ju Peng, take a look at this letter."

Li Jupeng was momentarily stunned before quickly recovering. He took the letter, skimmed through it, and said, "So, Mr. Mayor, you want me to make contact with this Liu Mihui?"

Upon hearing Li Jupeng's words, satisfaction flickered across Nie Zhenbang's face. Li Jupeng's performance had been increasingly exceptional; he grasped things at once—a cleverness that Nie Zhenbang found very good and convenient to use.

"Yes, the purpose of this visit to the Tongping District Health Bureau is to find this Liu Mihui, understand the situation, and if I'm not mistaken, he certainly has many clues on hand. With these clues, we can grasp the situation and then arrange the next steps," Nie Zhenbang explained.

After a pause, Nie Zhenbang added, "On this trip, travel light and don't do any police-escorted trips. I still trust the public security of Wanghai City. The people also don't hold much deep hatred. Also, you and Secretary An should coordinate with the propaganda department. Only a few major news media need to be invited."

Nie Zhenbang gave orders naturally. Regarding the pomp of travel, he had always been indifferent, even deeply abhorring it. From Nie Zhenbang's perspective, police-escorted trips and the temporary traffic control along the way completely ruined the harmonious relationship between Communist Party members and the people. This also significantly contributed to the increasingly deteriorating party-people and official-people relations.

However, the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee and the mayor's inspection trip was not a trivial matter. After District Chief Liang Haibo and Cao Fenglin, the district party committee secretary of Tongping District, received the call, they summoned the leadership of the district party committee who were resting at home overnight, held a brief meeting and deployed preparations.

After a night of preparations, the entire Tongping District was in a flurry. The streets were cleaned once again, showing a clean and hygienic image of Tongping District.

Early the next morning, before seven o'clock, the leaders of the district party committee had already gathered at the gate of the Tongping District Party Committee office. Cao Fenglin's eyes were bloodshot; it seemed that he didn't sleep well last night. The sudden news of Mayor Nie's inspection of Tongping District's health system work puzzled Cao Fenglin for most of last night; he couldn't figure out what the mayor was up to.

Next to him, District Chief Liang Haibo also came over. His eyes were red and his spirit seemed somewhat diminished. It was clear that he too did not sleep well last night.

"Old Liang, it seems that you didn't sleep last night," Cao Fenglin took the initiative to greet Liang Haibo.

The relationship between Liang Haibo and Cao Fenglin was not smooth. Although they didn't fight face-to-face, the behind-the-scenes competition between the two was a common occurrence.

Hearing Cao Fenglin's words, Liang Haibo said indifferently, "Secretary Cao, aren't you the same?"

As he spoke, Liang Haibo looked around and his face darkened, "Where's Du Wei? Why isn't Du Wei here?"

Du Wei was the director of the Tongping District Health Bureau, the main character of this visit by Mayor Nie. He was to play a crucial role in the event. At this moment, Mayor Nie was about to arrive, yet Du Wei was nowhere to be seen. Liang Haibo's strong reaction was quite natural.

Cao Fenglin's face also turned serious at this point. The health bureau was part of the science, education, culture, health, and sports system. In the government system, most of the leaders who oversee these jobs were members of Democratic Factions or female leaders. To put it bluntly, this was the least regarded. As the secretary of the district party committee, a bona fide deputy department-level leader, it was understandable for Cao Fenglin to not pay attention to it.

However, upon hearing what Liang Haibo said, Cao Fenglin also said seriously, "What exactly happened? Didn't we inform Du Wei at last night's meeting? How did things go awry this morning? Does he even want to continue being the head of the bureau anymore? His lack of responsibility infuriates me. If he always displays such a negative attitude towards inspections from the higher-ups, then where does that leave us?"

10:30

Liu Hongmei was a female official, so Cao Fenglin couldn't say much at this moment. It wasn't becoming for a District Party Secretary of his stature to lose his temper at a woman. In the end, all he could do was maintain his silence for a moment. Eventually, he snorted dismissively and said, "Time is of the essence; I believe you're all aware of Mayor Nie's work style: if he says he'll arrive at eight, he'll never be even a minute late. It's already 7:25. Time waits for no one."

No sooner had Cao Fenglin finished speaking than Liu Hongmei's secretary hurried over, looking like he had something important to say, but unsure how to put it into words.

Liu Hongmei immediately spoke up: "Alright, Xiao Zhang, whatever it is, just say it. Don't beat around the bush in front of all these leaders."

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Upon hearing Liu Hongmei's words, Xiao Zhang nodded and said, "Secretary Cao, and all the leaders present, I managed to get through to Director Du's cellphone, but nobody answered. I then called the other deputy directors of the Health Bureau, but they all said they didn't know what had happened."

When Cao Fenglin heard this, he could barely contain his anger. He angrily said, "What on earth are those people at the Tongping District Health Bureau up to? How can they shirk their responsibilities at a time like this? This is absurd! Xiao Zhang, get in your car right now and find out what's going on."

Xiao Zhang nodded his head. Even though he was the secretary of Deputy District Chief Liu, when the District Party Secretary, the highest authority, issued a command, not only should he comply immediately, even his superior should do the same. Without any hesitation, Xiao Zhang nodded his head and quickly left.

Just then, Liu Hongmei's cellphone rang. Seeing the number, she said, "Secretary Cao, it's a call from Du Wei."

Before Cao Fenglin could give instructions, Liu Hongmei answered the call. The moment the connection was made, she spoke up angrily. While Cao Fenglin, as Party Secretary, was the top leader, Liu Hongmei was also a leader of the district government, and it wasn't necessary to seek permission to take a simple phone call.

"Du Wei, what are you playing at? Didn't we tell you last night? Mayor Nie's inspection is an affirmation and recognition of your health system. Instead, you've left us in the lurch. Now, get over to the district committee immediately." As soon as Liu Hongmei started speaking, she peppered Du Wei with questions.

On the other end of the phone, Du Wei's voice came through, "District Chief Liu, I'm sorry. It was too noisy on my end earlier and I couldn't hear you clearly. There was a major incident at the District People's Hospital. The father of Li Dongjiang, the boss of East Stream Company, died in the hospital early this morning. Now, the entrance to the District People's Hospital has been completely blocked, and hospital services have been suspended. The outpatient hall has been trashed by Li Dongjiang's men. I'm really unable to leave right now."

The volume of Liu Hongmei's phone was turned up high enough that both Cao Fenglin and Liang Haibo could hear Du Wei's words. Upon hearing the news, his face darkened with rage. He roared, "What kind of lawless behavior is this? This businessman, this East Stream Company, what is going on? Attacking a medical institution and disrupting medical order, who gave him the courage and authority for such an act?"

Beside him, Liang Haibo explained, "Secretary Cao, East Stream Company is a company that has risen to prominence in the last year. It's engaged in the hotel and entertainment industry. Li Dongjiang was even elected as a member of our district's Political Consultative Committee today."

Just as they feared the worst, it came true. Here was Mayor Nie, mentioning an inspection of the health system, and in the early morning, such a major incident occurred. Could it be that Mayor Nie had the ability of foresight? This turn of events was simply bad luck.

After a moment of reflection, he spoke firmly, "Old Liang, no matter what, this matter must be immediately suppressed. The District People's Hospital is certainly on Mayor Nie's itinerary. It would be impossible to conceal this incident from him and you are well aware of Mayor Nie's character too. Attempting to deceive him would be suicidal. Old Liang, you take the members of the Public Security Bureau and rush to the District People's Hospital immediately. Disperse the crowd and get the hospital back to normal working order as quickly as possible. As for the damaged buildings, temporarily cordon off the area with ribbons and we will say that it is being renovated. Regardless of who they are or what their status is, anyone causing trouble needs to be arrested. This Li Dongjiang has become too lawless."

Liang Haibo nodded his head. At this point, the only thing they could do was to contain the situation at hand, and then they could worry about the aftermath.

Just as they were preparing to leave, a worker who was observing the situation outside ran in and shouted, "Secretary Cao, Mayor Nie's car is on its way."

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