The Favored Heiress -
Chapter 381: Li Jun Is Reinstated
Chapter 381: Chapter 381: Li Jun Is Reinstated
Li Qiao was still pondering what to eat for lunch when she heard Qiu Huan’s question and unconsciously replied, "Is it very hard to find?"
There would always be traces left behind by any action.
Moreover, when investigating Liu Chengfeng and Zhang Ke, much of the information didn’t even need to be deeply dug up; it seemed as if it had been deliberately laid out in plain sight.
This point was indeed very strange.
At that moment, Qiu Huan was choked by her words and blew on his teacup with an indescribable expression, "Is this a question of difficulty in finding? Are you so certain that they framed your brother?"
"Of course, my big brother would never commit crimes." Li Qiao glanced at him with an air of nonchalance, as if it was a matter of course.
Alright then.
Qiu Huan asked a lonely question and began drinking tea in silence, while continuing to blow on his teacup.
The little girl from Shaoyan’s family was harboring more and more secrets.
...
At noon, several people arrived at the private kitchen of the Royal Hotel for a meal.
Upon entering, Qiu Huan went straight to the restroom suite.
Li Qiao sat beside Shang Yu, propping her chin and turning her head, "Do you know Xiao Yeyan?"
The man’s legs crossed, his well-defined handsome face slowly turned to Li Qiao, "Hmm, I’ve met him."
"This man seems very mysterious." Li Qiao mused thoughtfully, her finger gently stroking her cheek, "His information... even the Sixth Bureau can’t find it.
Ye Yun said, the Xiao family has a ducal status abroad, such a high-ranking background, and he, being so leisurely, comes to South Sea to be the Deputy Secretary-General?"
Shang Yu’s thick eyebrows slightly raised, his eyes growing deeper, "He has his ulterior motives, stay away from him."
Li Qiao, seeing the man’s profound expression, vaguely felt that there was more to his words.
It was definitely not for power that Xiao Yeyan came.
Even being the South Sea Secretary-General was nothing compared to the ducal status.
A duke was a true noble.
As Li Qiao pondered and wanted to ask further, Qiu Huan happened to walk out of the restroom.
He returned to the table, wiped his hands with a napkin, and went back to the previous question, "By the way, what patent did Jingnan Pharmaceutical Company apply for that got rejected?
This company hasn’t been around for long, accusing the South Sea Secretary-General right after a patent rejection, isn’t that too bold?"
As the words fell, Li Qiao lazily lifted her eyelids, "The production patent for the Dz13 therapeutic drug."
"What is that?"
Qiu Huan, not understanding medicine, was completely confused.
Li Qiao looked at him pensively and before she could speak, Shang Yu, who was rolling up his sleeves, gave an explanation in a deep voice, "It’s a genetic mutation inhibitor."
Oh, he knew it too.
The corners of Li Qiao’s mouth lifted in a faint curve as she explained, "Dz13 is a therapeutic drug developed by Asia-Australia for genetic mutations.
The Medical Research Council facilitated its entry into the domestic market back in the day.
On the market, any pharmaceutical company that wants to produce Dz13 must have a patent license.
Jingnan Pharmaceutical Company was attempting to apply for the production license but got rejected because they didn’t have the qualifications to produce the therapeutic drug."
As for the sudden shortage of Dz13, that was someone deliberately causing trouble behind the scenes.
At this point, Qiu Huan narrowed his eyes and smirked lightly, "They dare to apply for a production patent without the qualifications, what’s the background of this company?"
Li Qiao half-closed her eyes, smiling yet not smiling, "A pharmaceutical enterprise that is a key focus of support by the Medical Research Council."
Qiu Huan fell silent.
Some things could be easily understood with a little bit of thinking.
Jingnan Pharmaceutical Company and the Medical Research Council were deeply intertwined, with Shang Qiongying at the helm—it’s no wonder they dared to frame Li Jun.
However, the fact that they called a press conference to backtrack on their own accusations must be the result of Shaoyan applying pressure.
...
That afternoon at five o’clock, Li Jun was released from the guest house.
Meanwhile, the official Weibo account and news media also successively reported the investigation results concerning Li Jun.
He was restored to his official position.
Reason: The sex scandal was a setup, and the suspect has already been detained.
The pharmaceutical company that framed Li Jun for bribery was also temporarily sealed off, and subsequent lawsuits will be initiated by state agencies against both parties.
Framing a public official in itself is a serious crime.
The moment Li Jun stepped out of the guest house, his expression couldn’t help but be bewildered.
He had not expected the investigation to conclude so quickly.
Typically, public officials taken away for investigation would face durations ranging from three months to half a year.
Moreover, the materials in the hands of the Discipline Inspection Commission were harmful rather than beneficial to him.
What was the reason that, in just three short days, his case was completely overturned?
Li Jun turned to look at the staff member who had escorted him out, and was about to speak when the honking of a horn drew his attention.
The staffer looked at the Mercedes parked in front of the guest house, then at Li Jun, and casually stepped forward to say, "Secretary-General, I apologize for any neglect over these past few days. Please don’t take it to heart, we were just following the rules."
Li Jun stood tall, his stern face showing a blend of firmness and rigidity, "I won’t. But allow me to ask one more question—previously, you were so certain about your evidence against me, how come now you’re sure I was framed?"
The staffer’s expression soured as he sheepishly rubbed his hands together, "You’re putting me in a difficult position here, as evidence materials are always confidential. Since you’re already out, it’s better not to ask about some things."
Hearing this, Li Jun gave the staffer a deep look, and as he started to move forward, he paused and said with irony, "Since when did the Discipline Inspection Commission start to handle cases so rashly?"
The staffer was instantly speechless, not daring to meet Li Jun’s cool gaze.
There might still be many doubts, but Li Jun couldn’t be bothered to ask further and strode toward the Mercedes.
Once in the car, Li Jun sat in the passenger seat, and a cup of takeaway tea was promptly handed to him by Li Qiao.
Li Jun took it, unscrewed the lid, took a sip, and heaved a heavy sigh, "Qiaoqiao, you’ve been running around a lot these past few days because of your big brother, haven’t you?"
Li Qiao leaned against the door frame, tilting her head to look at him, "Not really. Do you want to go see Ye Yun?"
Li Jun’s throat tightened, he gripped the paper cup more firmly, "Where is she?"
"Police station," Li Qiao said as she started the engine, her tone indifferent, "She’s going to be transferred to the judicial authorities tomorrow. It wouldn’t be bad to say goodbye now."
Ye Yun and Li Jun’s affair had to come to a conclusion.
After all, she was once approved by the Li Family as a prospective daughter-in-law, and now, having done such repellent deeds, she couldn’t be let off easily.
The Li family members not only covered up for their own, but they were also petty and held deep grudges!
During the drive, Li Qiao rested one hand on the window, glancing at Li Jun, "Did you and Xiao Yeyan have trouble with each other before?"
"Xiao Yeyan?" Li Jun pondered for a moment, furrowed his brows, and shook his head, "No, he’s the Deputy Secretary-General, hasn’t been in the South Sea long, and aside from work interactions, I have no personal relationship with him."
Li Qiao ’oh’ed, then blurted out bluntly, "Then you probably don’t know that Ye Yun and Xiao Yeyan had an affair."
An oppressive silence spread through the car.
Li Jun remained silent for a good while, seemingly struck by the revelation.
His deputy and his first love were involved in dirty secrets right under his nose, and he had never noticed.
Half an hour later, at the South Sea Police Station’s detention room.
Li Jun sat across from Ye Yun, both lost for words in each other’s presence.
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