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Chapter 99 Lin Chen: Stealing the Show

Chapter 98 Lin Chen: Stealing the Show

Tan Huasheng voluntarily confessed to Fan Jianfeng, admitting that he had not strictly controlled the process during the initial acceptance inspection of the Wushan Water Station, which created hidden dangers for the station and was the main cause of the accident.

After Tan Huasheng surrendered himself, Zeng Huihuang, filled with righteous indignation, went to the municipal company's supervisory team, slammed his fist on the table, and made a scene. He said that there were rumors circulating outside that he had accepted bribes and had committed dereliction of duty in the Wushan water station issue. He demanded that the organization clarify the matter as soon as possible and clear his name.

Soon, the company formed a special investigation team to question Tan Huasheng. He admitted to everything, but when the investigation team asked him if he had been ordered by Zeng Huihuang, he denied it outright, saying that he had been bewitched and had lost his principles after accepting a 20 yuan bribe from the construction company.

The investigation team also wanted to investigate the original construction team, but found that the original XX Construction Company had long been dissolved and could not be traced.

The investigation team also checked some of Zeng Huihuang's transfer records, which were indeed clean. They checked Zeng Huihuang's four bank cards and found that there was not much money in them. He was very poor. On the contrary, they discovered that Zeng Huihuang had been making donations all along, with charitable donations amounting to more than one million yuan.

The inspection team was also shocked and almost awarded Zeng Huihuang a "philanthropist" award on the spot.

That evening, Fan Jianfeng took the investigation materials and went to Zeng Huihuang again.

In fact, even if Tan Huasheng hadn't confessed, they could have collected these materials. His confession now is simply to reduce his punishment.

"Comrade Huihuang, I'm sorry to have troubled you these past few days." Fan Jianfeng pushed the documents over, his words carrying a hidden meaning. "Tan Huasheng was someone you personally promoted. What do you think is the proper way to handle this matter?"

Zeng Huihuang picked up the materials and flipped through a few pages. A look of heartache immediately appeared on his face, and he sighed repeatedly, "Alas, what a pity for this child. When he was by my side, he was clearly intelligent and capable. It was my negligence in disciplining him that led him step by step astray and caused him to commit such a big mistake."

"That's not how you put it," Fan Jianfeng added slowly. "When Tan Huasheng was confessing, he specifically mentioned you, saying that you gave him too many opportunities back then, and he felt he had let you down. Now he doesn't even have the courage to see your face."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Huihuang's face instantly darkened. He let out a heavy snort, slammed his hand on the table, and angrily said, "He still has the nerve to mention me? I have truly let down the company and the organization. How could I have produced such a scoundrel?"

Fan Jianfeng seemed to be watching a show: "Things have come to this point, there's nothing we can do. It's time to give an explanation, this matter can't be delayed any longer."

Zeng Huihuang waved his hand dismissively, his attitude resolute, "My suggestion is summed up in four words: seek the truth! This must be dealt with severely! Internal disciplinary action isn't enough; hand it over directly to the judicial authorities! President Fan, don't hold back. Although Tan Huasheng and I have worked together for over a decade, matters of principle cannot be tolerated. This Wushan Water Station incident has already slapped my old face so hard! Now, when outsiders mention this landmark project, the Wushan Water Station, every word they say is a slap in my face."

Fan Jianfeng sneered inwardly; how could he not want to be dealt with severely?

However, he knew he couldn't. Tan Huasheng was just a nobody, and making a big fuss about dealing with such a person would greatly damage the company's image. Yesterday, Bi Fuhai, the vice chairman of the provincial company, called Fan Jianfeng, and his tone left no room for argument: the internal handling must be serious and to the fullest extent possible to quell public opinion and eliminate the impact as quickly as possible.

Three days later, the disciplinary action report was issued.

The official document was strongly worded, emphasizing at the outset: "Engineering quality is the lifeline of the company; any violations or breaches of discipline will not be tolerated!"

The following disciplinary decisions are even more forceful and resounding:

Tan Huasheng, a deputy leader of the company, abused his position to accept bribes and falsified data during the acceptance of the Wushan Water Station, causing serious engineering hazards and a dam breach. He has been dismissed from all his posts, removed from public office, and is permanently barred from employment.

Wen Tiansheng, the project manager of the company, was in charge of the construction of the Wushan Water Station project. He failed to supervise and manage the construction quality issues and was given a major demerit, removed from his position as manager, and transferred to another management post.

Ma Boyang, the station chief of Wushan Water Station, was removed from his position and given a serious warning for failing to properly maintain and repair the station and for ignoring safety hazards.

Zhang Junmin, an office specialist, forged test reports in an attempt to cover up the truth about the water station. He was removed from his position as specialist and transferred to the water plant as a shift worker.

Zeng Huihuang, the person in charge of safety during the construction of Wushan Water Station, bears primary leadership and supervisory responsibility. He has been given a serious warning, his annual performance bonus has been withheld, and he is ineligible for performance evaluation for one year.

Song Jiehui, as the person in charge of the company's safety, bears the responsibility of supervising the company's safety. He has been given a reprimand and is to make a profound self-criticism at the provincial company at a later date.

The notice was posted on the bulletin board of the Ning City company. Employees walked by with their heads down, whispering in hushed tones.

"Tan Huasheng has completely fallen, and he has become the scapegoat without a doubt."

"Ma Boyang is also quite pitiful. He spent 100,000 yuan to buy the position of station manager, but in the end he got nothing."

"This Zhang Junmin is an idiot. He had nothing to do with this, but he insisted on throwing his life away."

"Of course, General Manager Zeng might get a warning and have his pay docked, but Chief Engineer Song will be completely unaffected."

"Shhh-keep it down!"

Lin Chen stood outside the crowd and read the report word by word. He felt a tightness in his chest, as if a heavy stone was pressing down on it. In fact, he knew that this report was the most "serious" result the company could give.

If Lin Chen hadn't tipped off the flood relief team, this incident would have been a nationally shocking case involving serious personal injury, or it could have dealt a heavy blow to Xinhai Company.

But that wasn't the outcome Lin Chen wanted. After all, he had saved many people, and that was what mattered. If he really had to take up the butcher's knife to become a Buddha, Lin Chen couldn't bring himself to do it.

Tan Huasheng and Ma Boyang are pawns that must be sacrificed to quell public opinion and give an explanation to the outside world and the public. This is the company's stance.

Song Jiehui is untouchable. He was sent by the province, and besides, he did notify the masses to evacuate before the accident. He deserves credit for his hard work, even if he didn't make any great contributions. It's already good enough that he wasn't praised.

Zeng Huihuang is completely untouchable; there is no evidence to implicate him. He has swept his tail clean, and the million-dollar charity donation is his most shining shield.

The sunlight outside the window was blazing, its golden rays spilling onto the company's office building, yet unable to penetrate the tangled, dark corners. Lin Chen slowly clenched his fist, his desire for power growing ever stronger.

That afternoon, the company's flood relief and disaster recovery summary meeting was held on time.

With a somber expression, Song Jiehui read aloud the list of accident losses in a clear and resonant voice. He then raised his voice, urging the entire company to work together with the affected residents to rebuild their homes. Changing his tone, he brought up the disciplinary decision: "Everyone has seen the disciplinary document. I believe this punishment will make the entire company more vigilant about safety in production. Those who have been disciplined, including myself, must deeply reflect on their actions, correct their mistakes, and prove themselves again with tangible results."

After a perfunctory self-criticism, Song Jiehui changed the subject and began praising the outstanding performers. The office and marketing departments were specifically commended, and then he emphasized two more names: "In this incident, Liu Sheng from the marketing department and Lin Chen from the office performed exceptionally well. Especially Comrade Lin Chen; if he hadn't promptly discovered the hidden danger at the Wushan water station during his inspection and reported it immediately, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

These words caused an uproar. No one had expected that Lin Chen had such a great achievement, and overnight, Lin Chen's name spread far and wide.

The next day, Tang Xin called Lin Chen to her office. As Lin Chen entered, he habitually reached out to close the door, but Tang Xin suddenly blushed and hurriedly stopped him, saying, "Don't close the door." She was in a state of turmoil, afraid that Lin Chen would touch her again like last time, yet she couldn't help but relive that feeling, feeling conflicted and distressed.

Lin Chen was completely bewildered, but he did as instructed, letting go of her hand and sitting down in the chair: "Director Tang, what are your orders?"

"The city is holding a celebration gala to commend outstanding individuals for their contributions to flood relief efforts. The company has decided to nominate you. Quickly write up a statement of your achievements, and I'll arrange for someone to film a promotional video for you later. Please cooperate fully. This is a tremendous honor; there are only five such opportunities in the entire city." Tang Xin spoke rapidly, her tone filled with unwavering certainty.

Such a major incident cannot be simply dealt with by punishing a few individuals; it is essential to cultivate several outstanding representatives to set an example and create a positive atmosphere.

Lin Chen got goosebumps as soon as he heard this, and his first reaction was to refuse: "Director Tang, don't ask me to do this kind of thing. I have my pride."

"Besides you, who else is qualified? They recommended you as an incentive, after all, you gave them an early warning, which is a good thing, for both you and the company." Tang Xin earnestly advised, this guy is giving you honors and still making excuses.

"Can't we find someone else? Liu Sheng from the marketing department is the real hero. He saved three people by himself in the flood. Isn't that a deed worth publicizing?" Lin Chen persisted, trying to push this high praise onto him.

Tang Xin rolled her eyes, not holding back at all: "Don't try to fool me. These kinds of public appearances are all about image. Liu Sheng is good-looking, but how can he compare to you? This represents the company's reputation."

Oh my god, Lin Chen was almost laughing in anger.

It turns out that being handsome really does have some advantages. Lin Chen was speechless, so speechless that he could only agree and cooperate by writing a statement and filming a video.

In fact, Lin Chen had other considerations. Right now, because he had offended Zeng Huihuang, and Zeng Huihuang had not yet fallen from power, he needed some kind of halo around him to better protect himself.

The celebration party was held in the central square of Ning City. The square was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the sound of gongs and drums filled the air. A luxurious stage rose from the ground, and everywhere exuded a festive atmosphere of "prosperity and peace".

A large number of people attended, all of whom were prominent figures in the city. Representatives from all walks of life gathered together, making the evening's event even more grand.

The five individuals selected citywide for their outstanding contributions to flood control include Lin Chen from Xinhai Water Affairs, Zhang Jia, director of the marketing department of the power company, Luo Huiwen, a female teacher from Shitou Village, Wen Xiaomin, the female chief prosecutor of the procuratorate, and Liao Wenchang from the People's Hospital.

Because they would be going up on stage together to receive an award later, the five of them were seated in the same row. Lin Chen glanced at his companions and realized that they had indeed been chosen based on their looks. The men were handsome and the women were pretty, and when they stood on the stage, they looked exactly like a promotional poster.

Luo Huiwen wore a backless dress, her curvaceous figure attracting frequent glances from those around her; Wen Xiaomin, on the other hand, wore a crisp uniform, her sharp eyes and heroic demeanor making her stand out.

Lin Chen was curious about what great deeds these people had done, so he approached Luo Huiwen to strike up a conversation. Luo Huiwen blushed and lowered her head shyly, saying, "I didn't actually do anything. I just made sure the students could go home earlier when the flood came."

Lin Chen: "Teacher Luo is too modest."

He then turned to ask Liao Wenchang, who was standing next to him. Dr. Liao waved his hand, looking helpless, and said, "I didn't do anything. I just went to the scene and visited the injured."

Zhang Jia from the power company looked ashamed and said in a low voice, "I just issued a dispatch order and adjusted the power grid load. It's all part of my job."

Finally, it was Wen Xiaomin's turn. The chief prosecutor was even more direct, raising an eyebrow and saying, "I still don't understand how I became an advanced worker."

Lin Chen was dumbfounded. It seemed that everyone was being very modest. He touched his nose and suddenly felt that his little bit of "warning" credit was nothing to brag about.

A series of song and dance performances took place, and Suicheng tycoon Dong Xinghui donated one million yuan on the spot, which immediately heated up the atmosphere.

Finally, the awards ceremony arrived, and the five walked onto the stage side by side. The host, holding a microphone, read out each person's eulogy with dramatic intonation, the words so flowery they were nauseating, and the stories so exaggerated they were outrageous.

As Lin Chen listened, he almost thought that he and the people around him had already sacrificed themselves.

During the awards ceremony, Lin Chen happened to be standing in the center position. Dozens of cameras below were filming him non-stop, making it hard to open one's eyes. He and his colleagues held their certificates with stiff smiles on their faces.

This was absolutely the center of attention, stealing the spotlight.

The applause was thunderous.

The host then asked Teacher Luo, "When the flood came, you didn't abandon a single student, and you almost drowned yourself. What were you thinking?"

Teacher Luo stammered, "I...I don't know either, but I only had one thought at the time: I had to take responsibility for them."

"Bravo!" Thunderous applause erupted!

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