nucmednet Chapter 109 Lord Fan, you have quite the air of authority!
Chapter 109 Lord Fan, you have quite the air of authority!
Chen Yang suddenly opened his eyes.
The head of the investigation team, Fan Jian, was smiling at him.
It may seem like a leader showing concern for his subordinates, but in reality, it's like a lecherous wolf eyeing its prey.
This time I came to Jingzhou from Yanjing on a business trip.
They could have bought a plane ticket and flown, but instead they chose to take the train, which takes much longer.
It's not because sleeper berths are more comfortable, of course.
Instead, they can spend over ten hours together in a small single room in a soft sleeper berth.
Throughout the journey, Chen Yang remained worried.
Even with two colleagues living on the upper bunk, they remained vigilant.
"Don't just stand there!"
"Go wash your face quickly, the train is about to arrive at the station."
After saying that, Fan Jian showed off his ability by helping to retrieve the suitcase.
This undoubtedly exposed his short, stout figure and large belly.
"How did such a short, fat, nearsighted, pimple-covered scoundrel become the deputy director of the inspection department?"
Chen Yang dared not think too much about it, nor did he want to ask.
After his divorce, Fan Jian frequently showed her affection.
Now, almost everyone in the company knows that Fan Jian has feelings for her.
But this greasy, middle-aged boss, whose very appearance made her lose her appetite.
Chen Yang really didn't want to be remembered by him.
I hurriedly went to the bathroom to wash up and came back.
They discovered that Fan Jian had already taken the suitcase off the table.
Moreover, before setting off, he bought a large bag of snacks and fruits, but he didn't touch them himself.
He packed it all up and attached it to the handle of his luggage rack.
"Director Fan, I don't like eating these. You should keep them for yourself!"
"It's okay, you can keep it for now."
Amidst the clanging and banging sounds.
With a hissing sound of brakes, the train slowly pulled into the station.
After the bus came to a complete stop, the passengers disembarked.
"Everyone, come with me and listen to what I have to say!"
Fan Jian shouted loudly.
All six members of the investigation team, each carrying a suitcase, followed Fan Jian to a secluded spot.
"Dear colleagues, you've all had a long journey."
"Our surprise investigation mission this time is time-sensitive and demanding."
"So after we meet up with the comrades from the Handong branch, we'll go directly to Huilong Electronics."
"If we find out the source of the funds sooner, we can finish work sooner, explore the ancient capital of Jingzhou, and try some local delicacies, okay?"
"it is good!"
Someone cheered loudly, their voice exceptionally clear.
But Chen Yang remained silent.
The reason for such a 'perfunctory' attitude.
It's because this mission was really quite inexplicable.
Although they have a duty to inspect the foreign exchange receipts and payments of institutions and individuals, as well as foreign exchange business activities.
They also have the authority to punish violations of foreign exchange management, such as illegal foreign exchange trading, evasion of foreign exchange control, or fraudulent purchase of foreign exchange.
but……
Whether it's the Jingzhou branch or the Handong sub-branch.
The approval documents they submitted at each level were sufficient to prove that Huilong Group was legal and compliant.
However, the General Administration still sent an investigation team to Jingzhou.
Isn't this a blatant sign of distrust towards local officials?
If it's a very important case, it's understandable that they would send someone to investigate if they were worried about local oversights.
But the problem is...
Huilong Group is a company registered in Hong Kong.
Raise funds overseas and invest in Handong.
It's essentially using foreign money to develop the domestic economy.
It has boosted employment, contributed to tax revenue, increased residents' income, and promoted the development of high-end manufacturing...
Why is something so legal, compliant, and beneficial to the country and its people being investigated?
It's not like we've broken the law or committed a crime, is this really necessary?
Why not use this time to investigate corrupt officials and unscrupulous businessmen who use various methods to transfer money abroad?
therefore.
Who could be motivated by such a thankless and arduous task?
Chen Yang, who has a straightforward personality, is not one to pretend like others, so he simply remained silent.
"Chen Yang, I remember you're from Jingzhou, right?"
Looking at Fan Jian's smirking, greasy appearance, Chen Yang felt a wave of nausea.
"I am from Jingzhou. What instructions does Director Fan have?"
Fan Jian said with a smile, "Don't be so serious. After we finish our work, you can be our guide and show everyone around Jingzhou, okay?"
Chen Yang smiled faintly.
"You guys can explore on your own! Jingzhou is a place of heartbreak for me. If it weren't for work, I would leave right now."
"Your affair with Qi Tongwei happened so many years ago, why haven't you let it go yet?"
Fan Jian's words nearly made Chen Yang lose his temper.
Which pot is not open to mention which pot!
You're really being a jerk!
To avoid causing an unpleasant incident in public, Chen Yang chose to remain silent.
My entire life's happiness has been ruined.
How can you just let go of it like that?
Even if she had let go and completely given up on Qi Tongwei.
I'd rather die alone than be with a fat pig like you.
After a while.
The group walked out of the train station and boarded a minibus prepared by the Handong Branch.
The deputy director in charge of the reception had made many copies of Huilong Group's relevant documents in advance.
After quickly flipping through the documents, Chen Yang put them down.
Because Huilong Group has always strictly followed the relevant approval procedures.
Every foreign exchange transaction has complete documentation.
To date, the total foreign exchange reserves amount to a staggering 10 billion US dollars.
It also clearly states which foreign companies provided the product.
"I really don't know what they're here to investigate!"
"What's wrong with foreigners investing in Handong through Huilong Group?"
"Even if we traced back to each and every individual investor, what would be the point?"
"Are they going to persuade them to invest more, or order them to withdraw their investment?"
Chen Yang smoothed his hair and looked out the window.
Although I really didn't want to come back, since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it.
Besides, it was her cold-hearted parents who hurt her deeply, not the city of Jingzhou.
Several years have passed, but the area around Jingzhou Railway Station remains unchanged.
Numerous shops line the street, selling leather goods, bags, general merchandise, and snacks.
The number of travelers carrying large and small bags remains the same.
However, after driving just two blocks, the city's appearance changed.
Compared to many years ago, there are now many more high-rise buildings.
Especially when the car entered Guangming District, we saw many construction sites.
Interestingly...
When I passed by the gate of Dafeng Factory, I saw that the gate was closed and sealed.
"Isn't that infamous Dafeng Factory the one that that stubborn old man oversaw the restructuring of back then?"
"Before the Spring Festival, he disregarded his reputation and went everywhere to help Dafeng Factory find business. Now that it's about to go bankrupt, why isn't he helping them find business anymore?"
Chen Yang couldn't help but smile jokingly.
Her smile immediately made Fan Jian, who was sitting on the other side, overjoyed and completely captivated.
Fan Jian had, of course, already found out everything about Chen Yang and Qi Tongwei.
Back in Handong University, Chen Yang was known for his kindness and good looks.
Kind-hearted, she did not discriminate against Qi Tongwei because he came from a rural area and his family was poor.
She and Qi Tongwei were originally a perfect match, but unfortunately, they were envied by Liang Lu.
Liang Lu, who is ten years older than Qi Tongwei, is a teacher at Handong University. In order to break him up with Chen Yang, she assigned the two to live in different places.
Chen Yang arrived in Yanjing and joined the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, while Qi Tongwei was assigned to a judicial office in a remote mountainous area.
The devoted Chen Yang did not get to wait for Qi Tongwei to be transferred to Yanjing so they could reunite. Instead, she witnessed Qi Tongwei kneeling down in public and proposing to Liang Lu.
This incident deeply hurt Chen Yang.
No matter who introduces her to someone or who pursues her, she ignores them all.
However, Fan Jian simply liked her; her aloofness and cold beauty, like an ice queen, were captivating.
"The more than ten-hour train ride was worth it, because I actually saw a beautiful woman smile!"
Fan Jian was completely absorbed in the moment.
I long to see Chen Yang smile again.
After a while.
The minibus slowly drove to Huilong Electronics.
Zhao Xiaohui, along with a large number of finance staff, had been waiting in front of the office building for some time.
Zhao Xiaohui was not surprised when she saw Chen Yang get out of the car.
She had already obtained the personnel list as soon as the investigation team departed from Yanjing.
The two exchanged a smile but didn't talk much more.
Soon, the group arrived at the conference room.
In her capacity as the deputy general manager of Huilong Group, Zhao Xiaohui routinely introduced the group's overseas financing and foreign exchange usage.
As for the offshore companies in which we have invested, the information about the actual controllers and shareholders behind them is naturally a trade secret and cannot be disclosed.
Chen Yang had anticipated this situation, so she did not participate in asking any questions.
Of all the members of the investigation team, only Fan Jian truly understood the special mission of this operation.
Seeing that Zhao Xiaohui remained unmoved and refused to reveal the investor's true identity, he was starting to lose his temper.
The information and answers provided by Zhao Xiaohui were completely useless.
The identities of the actual controllers and investors of those dozen or so offshore companies have not been disclosed at all.
The most awkward thing is that, since Huilong Group has not committed any illegal or criminal acts, Fan Jian has no way to get the legal authorities involved in the investigation.
How can he investigate that?
What is a mere deputy director-general like him?
Even if the State Administration of Foreign Exchange intervenes, foreign departments and banks are unlikely to provide detailed information.
Sending people abroad to conduct both overt and covert investigations is simply impossible.
These dozen or so offshore companies are clearly shell companies.
Behind the massive and complex shareholding structure, it is unknown how many shell companies are nested within it.
Is this trip really going to be a waste of time?
After taking a tactical sip of tea, he looked at Chen Yang and the others.
"You've been on the train all night and haven't even had breakfast before coming here to investigate. Everyone, you've worked hard, please rest for a while!"
Setting down his cup, Fan Jian looked at Zhao Xiaohui with a half-smile.
"Mr. Zhao, would it be convenient for us to go outside and have a private chat?"
"Yes, this way please."
After leaving the house, Zhao Xiaohui led Fan Jian to the tea room.
"Mr. Zhao, can you stop beating around the bush?"
"Give me the list of investors, and everyone will save time, okay?"
Zhao Xiaohui laughed and said, "Director Fan, what are you talking about? I wasn't beating around the bush."
"Isn't the list of our group's shareholders in the documents?"
Fan Jian narrowed his eyes slightly.
"What's the use of that list of yours?"
"They are all offshore companies registered anonymously in the British Virgin Islands."
"I need the list of the actual controllers behind this. I need to know exactly who these people are who have invested over 10 billion US dollars in you!"
Zhao Xiaohui smiled calmly and said:
"I'm sorry, I really don't know."
"These foreign companies are willing to invest in our group, so why should I bother to find out who they are?"
Fan Jian sneered, "They invested so much money, don't tell me you don't know them!"
"I'm so sorry, I really don't know them. They're unwilling to reveal their real identities. What can I do?"
Zhao Xiaohui remained calm.
"you!!"
Fan Jian was furious and raised his hand to point angrily at Zhao Xiaohui.
"You're not going to tell the truth, are you?"
"Believe it or not, I have many ways to make sure your company, no matter how much money you have, can't get in?"
Zhao Xiaohui laughed and said, "Director Fan, you have quite the air of authority!"
"Our Huilong Group operates legally and compliantly, so what have we done to offend you?"
"Can't we even use international investors' money to do legitimate business?"
Fan Jian put his hands on his hips and said fiercely:
"If you don't hand over the list, you've offended me!"
"If I can't explain myself when I get back, you won't have an easy time either!"