nashuaworldcup Chapter 315 Don't be afraid of reporters' coverage
Chapter 315 Don't be afraid of reporters' coverage
Reporters love police officers who are so straightforward and willing to expose their own secrets; for them, the bigger the story, the better.
"Officer Qi, are you saying this involves a death, possibly intentional homicide, body disposal, or cover-up?"
Qi Tongwei was also outspoken, saying things like, "Moving such heavy stones every day, working more than ten hours a day, year-round without a break, how can people not die? I hope you report this so that the families of the missing victims can come and cooperate with the investigation."
"Officer Qi, if the Xishan mine involves any big shots, would you still dare to continue the investigation?"
Qi Tongwei shouted at the top of his lungs, "Investigate! Investigate to the end! Damn it, no matter what kind of beast he is, he must be dragged out and brought to the people's judgment!"
"Officer Qi, I support you. Can we interview the victimized miners now?"
Qi Tongwei looked at the reporters' expectant eyes; they were all impatient. Nearly 200 miners—this kind of big news was a rare treat.
"Yes, but you must report it truthfully."
"Thank you, Officer Qi."
Reporters swarmed toward the tense-looking miners.
Chen Shunjun warned, "Chief Qi, doing this might have a negative impact."
Qi Tongwei stretched, feeling quite sleepy after a busy night.
"Chief Chen, don't worry, I'll take responsibility. No matter what, I have to get justice for these poor miners."
"Qi Zhi, that's not what I meant."
Qi Tongwei smiled. "Chief Chen, I know what you mean. This case will definitely have a bad social impact, but as leaders, we can't just turn a blind eye."
Upon hearing this, Lan Ying and Wu Dali silently gave Qi Tongwei a thumbs up.
Immediately, Chen Wenru rushed over, her face full of anger, as if her husband had cheated on her.
"Qi Tongwei, what's wrong with these reporters? Don't you know that you can't release information before a major case is fully investigated?"
After staying up all night, Qi Tongwei was also very angry. If these scumbags hadn't done such a terrible thing, he would still be sleeping soundly in his Simmons bed. Why would he have run to the mountains in the middle of the night to feed mosquitoes?
"Director Chen, this is a case under the provincial department. What does it have to do with you? Do you perhaps know the owner of this mine?"
One sentence made Chen Wenru feel extremely uncomfortable. Originally, the police in Tianhe City were all under her control, but ever since Qi Tongwei arrived, they have been deliberately going against her.
"Qi Tongwei, you're a police officer. Don't you know that talking nonsense will lead to legal consequences?"
When Qi Tongwei saw Chen Wenru's sharp and mean face, he really wanted to give her a good beating.
"Director Chen, I just want to know what you're doing here. Are you bored or have you gone through early menopause?"
Chen Wenru's face instantly darkened. Even young men in their twenties called her "Miss Sister," but Qi Tongwei directly called her a middle-aged woman.
Seeing the tension escalating, Chen Shunjun quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"Director Chen, Branch Secretary Qi, everyone please calm down. Reporters are still here; we don't want to make a fool of ourselves."
Chen Wenru knew that arguing with Qi Tongwei would not do her any good, since the guy was Ye Xingguo's man and wasn't afraid of her at all.
"Let's see how long you can be so arrogant."
Qi Tongwei immediately retorted, "Younger than you, and longer-lived than you."
Chen Wenru was furious and turned to the reporters. She had to warn them not to report things indiscriminately. In doing so, she was protecting the government's image, and the leaders would definitely praise her. In contrast, the leaders would naturally reprimand Qi Tongwei for being ignorant, not knowing how to protect the government's image, lacking a sense of the big picture, and not being a good comrade.
"Dear journalists, I am Chen Wenru, Deputy Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. First of all, I would like to apologize to the workers. I am deeply saddened by what happened, and the government will definitely give everyone justice."
"Before the matter is fully investigated, I hope all reporters will refrain from making unfounded reports and rely on official reports. Thank you."
The reporters are all seasoned veterans; they can tell at a glance that this is a common tactic used by the authorities to deliberately suppress news.
"Director Chen, as far as I know, this case was solved by the provincial department. Logically, the municipal bureau shouldn't be involved, right?"
Chen Wenru immediately gave the reporter a death warning, but the facade project still had to be done.
"Dear journalists, news is about facts, and the police will definitely restore the truth for everyone as soon as possible."
Reporters had long heard about the discord between the provincial department and the municipal bureau, especially after Qi Tongwei's arrival, and they were eager to see more drama unfold.
"Director Chen, Officer Qi told us to report, but you're not letting us. Should we listen to the provincial department or the municipal department?"
A bunch of troublesome reporters. If it weren't for the fact that it involved her family's business, Chen Wenru wouldn't have bothered talking to these reporters.
"Dear reporters, news reports are based on facts. I hope you will keep this in mind. Comrade Qi Tongwei is still young, and sometimes he may act impulsively."
The reporters were delighted; the provincial department and the municipal bureau were making a big fuss, and it was going to be quite a story.
"Officer Qi, what's your opinion on Director Chen's words?"
Qi Tongwei knew exactly what these reporters were thinking. "Stop talking nonsense. You've already interviewed all the miners. If you're done, hurry back and write your articles. Stop trying to stir up trouble."
Upon hearing this, the reporters understood that the provincial department allowed them to report, but the municipal bureau did not. They realized that interviewing the victimized miners was the priority; otherwise, they would anger both sides and end up with nothing.
Immediately, the reporters scattered and went to find miners to continue their interviews.
Chen Wenru really wanted to forcefully order the reporters to leave, but she also knew that she should stop there. Otherwise, people would really suspect that she was colluding with the owner of Xishan Mine, and public opinion would be overwhelming. Sometimes, she had to be cautious.
There was no point in staying any longer, so Chen Wenru glared at Qi Tongwei and left the Xishan Mine.
Once inside the car, she immediately called Chen Wenxiong, "Brother, the mine is finished. That kid has brought in a lot of reporters; we can't hide it anymore."
"okay, I get it"
Chen Wenxiong was heartbroken. The value created by free labor was something that even foreign capitalists would give a thumbs up to.
The company that developed the Xishan mine was called Jinshi Mining. Qi Tongwei led a group to seal off the company, but General Manager Gao Ming received advance notice and went into hiding.
Since it was impossible to accommodate so many miners immediately, they were temporarily housed at the Xishan Mine. The municipal government immediately sent them food and clothing.
Provincial Party Secretary Li Yong'an gave important instructions to the municipal Party committee and government, emphasizing that the safety of these miners must be guaranteed. The city quickly dispatched doctors and nurses from various hospitals to examine the miners, which made the miners feel flattered. They were quite unaccustomed to so many people caring about their lives all of a sudden.
Provincial Department.
Lan Ying pushed open the door and came in. "Chief Qi, we've found out. The legal representative of this Jinshi Mining is Chen Dali. It seems the mastermind had already found a scapegoat. Now that Chen Dali is dead, there's no way to prove anything."
Qi Tongwei wasn't surprised. Anyone capable of such heinous acts must be heavily veiled, and even if the mastermind were found, they might have already fled the country.