Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 875 - 511: Harmonizing Agent (4)

Director Wang looked at Shen Jingye, turned to Li Qi and said, "I arranged for the Public Security Team to carry out the related work according to Bureau Shen’s instructions."

Li Banfeng also looked at Shen Jingye, "Did you investigate the situation on-site?"

Shen Jingye lowered his head and glanced at the meeting materials, "For this item, let the relevant departments redraft a handling opinion, and we’ll discuss it in the next meeting. For now, let’s discuss the handling of Qin Minghui."

The harmonizing agent incident is entirely a personal action by Qin Minghui, which makes it hard to deal with.

According to the testimony of a black market merchant named Huang, Qin Minghui confiscated 700 grams of harmonizing agent from him, but only handed over 500 grams. The whereabouts of the remaining 200 grams are unclear.

During this period, Qin Minghui took sick leave twice, clearly due to taking the harmonizing agent, feeling unwell, and needed two days of rest.

Director Chen, who is in charge of this case, stated, "The situation is already very clear. Qin Minghui also admitted that the amount of harmonizing agent confiscated did not match the amount handed over. This incident’s nature is serious, with severe implications, and according to relevant policies, this person should be dismissed."

Qin Minghui himself acknowledged it, and the matter seemed certain with no one finding an angle to defend him.

Everyone’s gaze was focused on Li Qi.

They believed Li Qi would question the reasonableness of the system, a topic open for discussion, but the discussion outcome would have no substantial significance.

Violating the current system warrants punishment; whether the system should be revised does not impact the handling of Qin Minghui.

Li Qi seriously reviewed the meeting materials and did not question the system but opposed the event itself.

"We cannot determine Qin Minghui’s responsibility based solely on the unilateral testimony of a black market merchant Huang."

Such an explanation was naturally unacceptable for Director Chen, "It’s not just Huang’s testimony, Qin Minghui himself also admitted the facts."

Li Banfeng said, "As far as I know, Qin Minghui admitted to the inconsistency under threat."

Director Chen was somewhat agitated, "Director Li, what do you mean by this? Who threatened Qin Minghui, was it me?"

Li Banfeng shook his head, "I didn’t say it was you. I suspect that Qin Minghui was threatened by the black market and had no choice but to accept a responsibility that wasn’t his own."

Director Chen sneered, "This is hard to believe. He is a member of the Dark Star Bureau, how could he be threatened by the black market?"

Li Qi also chuckled, "It’s doubtful too. How does a black market merchant dare to threaten a Security Team Member? Who gave him that confidence?"

While speaking, Li Qi scanned everyone, "I think this black market needs to be thoroughly investigated, and I can handle this matter."

The meeting room quieted down. Director Chen said nothing, and neither did anyone else.

Shen Jingye broke the silence, his tone unusually calm, "Little Li, I understand you want to protect Qin Minghui, but the handling opinion we set today is also for his protection,

This matter stays within the bureau, and Qin Minghui is only dismissed. If the incident escalates, Qin Minghui will face a more rigorous investigation. By then, it won’t be us investigating him, but advanced equipment and instruments,

If the higher-ups use the Dark Energy Tester, it will check the entire curve of Qin Minghui’s dark ability changes over the past year. Is this really the outcome you want to see?

Each time the harmonizing agent is taken, the dark ability shows an abnormal increase. If Qin Minghui took harmonizing agent more than once, the curve will leave irrefutable evidence,

By then, it won’t be just about dismissal; by then, none of us can help him."

Li Banfeng did not hesitate at all, looking at Shen Jingye, "Little Shen, I suggest you immediately request the higher-ups to use advanced equipment for a stricter examination of Qin Minghui. There’s no room for ambiguity in this matter."

Shen Jingye intensified his tone, "Little Li, think thrice; any impulsive choice could ruin Qin Minghui’s life."

Li Banfeng still did not hesitate, "Little Shen, I have thought thrice; I believe Qin Minghui has not taken the harmonizing agent unlawfully. I believe he can withstand the test on this matter."

...

The meeting had just ended, and the news spread out.

The order to dismiss Qin Minghui was not issued, and Qin Minghui is still a member of the Dark Star Bureau.

Light Bulb was happy for Qin Minghui, specially taking him to the changing room, much to Old Sun’s disgust.

After work, Dumpling and Light Bulb wanted to invite Qin Minghui for a meal to celebrate.

Qin Minghui wasn’t in the mood to celebrate; he quietly went to Li Qi’s office, "Director Li, I can’t accept the examination. I’ve taken the harmonizing agent more than once. If found out, I’m done for."

...

"Don’t worry, they won’t find out," He Jiaqing was in the Ling Family Film Industry Building, having a remote conversation with Big Head, "Li Qi played this move correctly. Cultivation level can’t be seen, and the so-called Dark Energy Tester from the Outside Provinces is just a scarecrow,

But I don’t understand, what’s his relationship with Qin Minghui? Why is he making such an effort to protect him?"

Big Head didn’t understand either, "I don’t know what Li Qi’s aim is, but he is indeed working very diligently at the Dark Star Bureau."

"He’s so earnest in the Outside Provinces, he can’t attend to matters in Puluo State. Logically, this is a good opportunity to recoup some previous losses, but in my current condition..." He Jiaqing scratched his cheek, a row of green blisters appearing on his face.

Big Head said, "I’ve searched many confidential files, but still haven’t found information related to disease cultivation."

He Jiaqing sighed, "This Taoist Sect is still too rare. Any news from the medical and medicine cultivators?"

"I’ve found some people’s contacts, but their identities are very hidden. I’ll let you know after verification."

"Brother, time is tight, I’m waiting for your news."

Ending the communication, He Jiaqing sat silently in the office for a long time.

The office door was opened, and at such a time, anyone daring to enter this room is not ordinary.

The visitor was a middle-aged man, spinning two walnuts in his hand, and he sat opposite He Jiaqing, "Eldest Young Master He, you looking for me?"

He Jiaqing said, "Big Brother Zhang, you should be able to see that I’ve fallen victim to Green Flower’s tactics. I might be in life-threatening danger these days, so I want to borrow something from you."

Zhang Gunli rubbed his walnuts, asking, "Can you be more specific? Are you looking to extend your life?"

He Jiaqing nodded, "Do you think you can lend a life?"

Zhang Gunli put away the walnuts, taking out a document, "I can lend, but the interest is a bit high."

PS: He Jiaqing wants to borrow life, but what does he have to return?