Reborn as a Noble's Son

Chapter 647: Chapter 603: Defying Yi Mingyang_1

Yi Mingyang’s demeanor was very serious and strict, and his tone of voice was noticeably raised. This caused Nie Zhenbang’s brows to also furrow.

With a sneer in his heart, Nie thought that Yi Mingyang’s plans were quite well-crafted and that he intended to use psychological pressure to get him to submit. But such a thing was simply impossible.

Then, Nie Zhenbang said solemnly, “Secretary Yi, I do not agree with what you said. If the organization wants to caution me, I accept it and I will firmly obey the organization’s arrangements. However, as for what you claim I am aware of, I can honestly say that I really don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Nie Zhenbang! How dare you!” Yi Mingyang was instantly flustered. Nie Zhenbang was too obstinate. He gave Yi Mingyang the impression of being as hard and stinky as a rock in a dung pit. Such a person is the kind who wouldn’t shed a tear until seeing the coffin and wouldn’t give up until reaching the Yellow River.

Then, Yi Mingyang said in a low voice, “Comrade Nie Zhenbang, I advise you, today, I am representing the organization with the purpose of cautioning you. You need to correct your attitude. Otherwise, the one who will suffer in the end is you yourself. Since you do not admit it. Fine, let me tell you, as the mayor and a vice-ministerial senior official. You have ambiguous relations with unmarried women. What is this behavior? It is a problem with your lifestyle. You are staining the reputation of the Communist Party and the organization. In response to your circumstances. You need to immediately make deep written reflections and reviews. Admit your mistakes and deeply understand the seriousness of the problem. Only then can you save yourself.”

Upon hearing Yi Mingyang’s words, Nie Zhenbang appeared quite calm, regarding Yi Mingyang, he said, “Secretary Yi, is this the issue?”

Saying this, without waiting for Yi Mingyang to respond, Nie continued, “Secretary Yi, attending a banquet with other single women, I don’t believe there is anything scandalous about that. This isn’t the olden times where everything is made into a big issue. The organization can go to Wanghai City and investigate whether I have improper relations with Comrade Jiang Ruoxuan. If I have to reflect internally, I have nothing to say because I have nothing to reflect on.”

Did Yi Mingyang really regard him as a child of three, thinking that he would be frightened into immediately starting an inspection or a self-examination with just a scare like this? There was actually nothing wrong with this Incident. He also didn’t have nothing to do with Jiang Ruoxuan. If he actually admitted to it, things would instead get worse and worse. This point, Nie Zhenbang could still see.

These words also made Yi Mingyang pause a bit. Nie Zhenbang was too slick. He knew his way around the system so well that these kinds of tricks were simply damnable to use him.

With this in mind, Yi Mingyang waved his hand and said solemnly, “Comrade Nie Zhenbang, your way of thinking is problematic and the signs are not good. I’ll make a detailed report to the Provincial Committee and the Central Organization Department. You don’t know yet. Now, this incident has garnered a strong response among the cadres and the masses in Wanghai City. Now, you go to the hotel and take some time to think. When you decide you’re ready, come find me.”

Although this was a matter of cautioning on part of the organization. However, this did not mean that Nie Zhenbang had to nod his head and agree to everything, especially when it involved matters related to his personal prospects. Nie Zhenbang was naturally able to argue logically and steadily.

Watching Nie Zhenbang leave, at this moment, Yi Mingyang’s brow furrowed. He didn’t expect Nie Zhenbang to be so cunning, not going into the trap at all. This seemed like a dead-end now.

The cautionary conversation is not usually for conclusive facts. This conversation is akin to a parent teaching a child at home. The child has been playing outside too wildly. The parent calls the child over, saying not to play too much, to hold back a bit, and so forth. It’s not really a serious mistake; if it were, the disciplinary committee could simply start a case.

After pondering for a moment, Yi Mingyang picked up the phone on the desk and dialed Tian Xujian’s number: “Is this Comrade Tian Xujian? You need to hurry up concerning WangHai.”

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After coming out of Yi Mingyang’s office, Nie Zhenbang’s face immediately darkened. How could he defy authority at a time like this? Just as he was about to reach the elevator, suddenly, a voice called out to him: “Mayor Nie.”

Looking towards the sound, Secretary Qiao Yiren’s secretary, Liang Yuan, was standing next to the elevator. He walked towards him, Liang Yuan lowered his voice and said, “Mayor Nie, the Secretary specifically asked me to wait for you here.”

Then, Liang Yuan wore a troubled look on his face and continued, “Mayor Nie, the Secretary is pretty angry this time, you should be careful.”

Following Liang Yuan, Nie Zhenbang entered the office, Qiao Yiren at this moment, looked up at Nie Zhenbang and said solemnly, “Sit.”

After the door was closed by Liang Yuan, Qiao Yiren stood up, his face gloomy. He raised his voice and said, “Zhenbang, this time, you have been too careless.”

Upon hearing these words, Nie Zhenbang couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile. It seemed that this time, he was in deep trouble, beyond redemption.

Qiao Yiren continued, “Zhenbang, this time, you were too careless about your image. After all, you’re a provincial and ministerial official. And to have an issue with your personal lifestyle — what does that mean? The Li family, the Zhou family, and the Chen family are all watching you, hoping that you’ll slip up. And now, you’ve placed yourself in a passive position.”

As the words fell, Nie Zhenbang gave a bitter smile and said, “Secretary Qiao, would you believe me if I said that I was being falsely accused?”

“Falsely accused? Hmph, has water gotten into your head?” At this point, Qiao Yiren was quite unfriendly. This time, Nie Zhenbang’s side would be very passive, but then again, he was not in a much different situation. Many families in Jingcheng were now setting their sights on Wanghai City and Minan. It could be said that one’s actions would affect the whole body.

For Qiao Yiren, if Nie Zhenbang encountered problems, he would have to bear a much greater pressure than Nie Zhenbang. Nie Zhenbang just needed to withstand the pressure from the Li family. However, he not only had to endure the suppression of the Li family but also the complaints from the Nie and Yang families. Thus, it was easy to imagine Qiao Yiren’s anger.

Looking at Nie Zhenbang, Qiao Yiren said in a deep voice, “Regardless of whether you have been falsely accused or not, an investigation will be conducted on you this time. Understand?”

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang nodded. He hadn’t anticipated falling into such a predicament, but luckily he had already prepared for it. Basically, there shouldn’t be too many issues. In front of Qiao Yiren, Nie Zhenbang wouldn’t dare to argue like Yi Mingyang.

After a brief pause, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Secretary Qiao, I’m sorry for causing you trouble.”

Qiao Yiren waved dismissively. At this point, the incident had already happened, and scolding wouldn’t achieve anything. In his heart, he sighed. In the end, Nie Zhenbang was still a bit young. Although he was basically satisfied with Nie Zhenbang’s performance.

Then, Qiao Yiren spoke: “Whether it’s troublesome or not is irrelevant at this point. You will have to stay in Minzhou for some time now. I’m guessing that your case will be discussed at the standing committee meeting tomorrow morning. Following this, comrades from the Organization Department and Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission will form a joint investigation team to investigate your case. The final decision regarding your issue will only be made after the investigation results are out.” @@novelbin@@

Afterwards, Qiao Yiren waved dismissively: “For now, leave and stay at the hotel. Take some time to seriously consider this matter.”

It was the end of September, and this was a routine standing committee meeting held by the Provincial Committee of Minnan Province. Inside the meeting room, Qiao Yiren sat in the main seat, with Yi Mingyang and Ding Jiashu on either side.

The Secretary and Governor were carrying the responsibility together. At present, Qiao Yiren’s prestige was immense within the whole of Minnan Province. On the surface, the standing committee team of the provincial party committee appeared harmonious, seemingly united around him.

However, Qiao Yiren knew full well that even the lowest-ranked person present, the Secretary of Minzhou City, Yang Jiye, was not an easy character.

Looking around at the others, Qiao Yiren said: “Let’s start the meeting.”

Once he finished speaking, the Deputy Secretary of the party committee, Yi Mingyang, raised his hand and said: “Secretary Qiao, I have something to say first.”

Glancing indifferently at Yi Mingyang, Qiao Yiren noticed that he was sitting upright, seemingly at ease. He then nodded slightly and said with a smile, “Comrade Mingyang, is there something important?”

At this moment, Yi Mingyang looked around at everyone and said, “Comrades, I received news yesterday that Comrade Nie Zhenbang from Wanghai City has shown some signs of corruption in his lifestyle. Yesterday, Secretary Tian Xujian of Wanghai City and I reported this to Secretary Qiao. Secretary Qiao instructed me to represent the organization and caution Nie Zhenbang.”

After a pause, he continued, “Here, I would like to report the details of our conversation to all the comrades present.”

With that, Yi Mingyang greatly exaggerated the details of how Nie Zhenbang was arrogant and how he had argued against him. Normally, for a superior leader, they would somewhat consider their own image and wouldn’t easily expose their shortcomings. However, Yi Mingyang was not afraid to lose face right now.

After finishing, Yi Mingyang quickly shifted his tone and said with utmost seriousness, “Secretary Qiao, comrades, considering Comrade Nie Zhenbang’s lack of repentance, I suggest that the Provincial Committee and Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission form an investigation team to probe into issues related to Comrade Nie Zhenbang’s corrupt lifestyle.”

Hearing Yi Mingyang’s words, everyone was stunned, and Qiao Yiren couldn’t help but sneer inwardly at Yi Mingyang’s clever manipulation. Clearly, Yi Mingyang didn’t care about losing face as long as it would win the sympathies of the other standing committee members.

As everyone knew, as a standing committee member of the provincial party committee, Yi Mingyang’s predicament would naturally resonate with everyone present. Nie Zhenbang’s act of defying Yi Mingyang was taboo. Other standing committee members were definitely considering what they would do if they encountered such a situation. Would they too get defied? With such thoughts, everyone felt that it was necessary to curb Nie Zhenbang’s arrogance. (.)