bayedsolid Chapter 227 The so-called truth is nothing more than this
Chapter 227 The so-called truth is nothing more than this
Everyone believed that it was pointless to exonerate the dead. Since the nature of the laboratory explosion had already been determined and everything had been handled properly, no one wanted to dig it up again to reveal the truth.
Regardless of the truth behind the accident, it was a serious incident caused by a lapse in judgment.
Zhang Qian had been speaking at this point in one breath, but he simply couldn't continue. He covered his face, sobbing uncontrollably, unable to speak.
"You still have the nerve to cry? I'll tell you what happened next." Jian Zheng glared at Zhang Qian.
Zhang Qian's online post began to escalate. Bored netizens dug up evidence that this professor from Tsinghua and Peking Universities, upon discovering serious problems with the experimental data, failed to report it for personal gain, disregarding human life. And this colleague was, in fact, a close friend and mentor to him. How can someone with such low character be considered a teacher?
The online public opinion surge drew the attention of Tsinghua and Peking Universities, and the Ministry of Education also attached great importance to the matter. The central government issued an instruction: "Verify and thoroughly investigate." Subsequently, the Ministry of Education, together with relevant departments, established an investigation team.
Some argue that since the nature of the laboratory explosion has been determined and all aspects have been properly handled, there is no point in exonerating the deceased.
This idea resonated with everyone.
No one wants to dredge up old stories, much less uncover the truth. Regardless of the circumstances, the accident was a serious incident caused by a mistake; what's the point of a thorough investigation and accountability?
"That's the attitude of those officials back then. My mother deserved to be cannon fodder." Jian Zheng took off his glasses, pinched the bridge of his nose, let out a weary sigh, and continued in a deep voice, "And your father, Yin Bei, had his professorship revoked by Tsinghua and Peking Universities. The whole investigation ended so hastily. What a pity for such a talented young man..."
Shang Yibo stared blankly at the ground, and squeezed out a sentence from the depths of his chest: "He only has himself to blame."
“You don’t need to look at your own father with such resentment,” Jian Zheng continued. “He had his reasons, and he was innocent. I later found a staff member from the investigation team at Tsinghua and Peking University about the incident. He told me that Professor Yin had already explained the situation to the school leaders back then. After investigation, the school leaders also believed that although Professor Yin had made some mistakes in handling the matter, he was not entirely responsible. If the public opinion hadn’t gotten out of control, Professor Yin wouldn’t have been implicated.”
Shang Yibo couldn't help but press, "Then how did he end up...?"
Zhang Qian wiped his face and replied, "After Senior Yin's professorship was revoked, he tried his best to explain the situation to the relevant departments, but he did not receive a clear answer. After such an incident, which school would be willing to hire a professor who was dismissed by Tsinghua and Peking Universities? His cooperation with Sunan University was also forced to stop."
He continued haltingly, “I didn’t even have the courage to apologize to him, let alone have the face to contact him. I couldn’t stay at Sunan University any longer, so I resigned and went to Yuecheng. Later I heard that Senior Yin had been in a car accident and had passed away, and the driver who caused the accident has not been found to this day. On the day of the accident, he was on his way to see his fiancée.”
A mist finally welled up in Shang Yibo's eyes. He couldn't tell if he was saddened by his father's plight or felt sorry for his misfortune. A wave of bitterness rose in his nose as he felt a pang of resentment for having hated his own father when he was unaware of the truth.
Zhang Qian sighed, "It's finally over."
"You think it's over just like that? How do you plan to explain the deaths of those who lost their lives because of you?" Jian Zheng pressed.
"Whatever you want to do, whatever compensation you want, it's up to you. This way, I can finally be free." After saying this, Zhang Qian slumped back in his chair with a sigh of relief.
“Even now, you haven’t shown the slightest sincerity in changing your ways. I think you’re beyond redemption.” Jian Zheng grabbed Zhang Qian by the collar and said sternly, “Look at Shang Yibo, how can you face him? How can you face Professor Yin? He’s never seen his biological father since he was a child. All of this is your doing. How are you going to ‘make it up’ to him?”
"Let go of me." Zhang Qian broke free from Jian Zheng and said angrily, "Don't talk so high and mighty. I've been through life and death too. Don't think I don't know what you want. I feel guilty towards Shang Yibo, but I only have regrets towards you. Don't use this to blackmail me. I'm no longer the timid little follower in front of you, and you're no longer the high and mighty young master of the mayor's family."
"You fucking dare to push your luck!" Jian Zheng roared, and was about to grab Zhang Qian, but Shang Yibo stopped him.
Zhang Qian sat back in his office chair behind his desk, straightened his back as much as possible, and said seriously, "I can only give you 20% of Yuehai Technology's shares. You want to acquire the whole company? Don't even think about it!"
He suddenly seemed like a different person, saying in a serious tone, "If you want to completely counter Xichuan Qingteng Group, don't try to find a breakthrough with me. Yuehai Technology may be a small company in your eyes, but to me it's the culmination of fifteen years of hard work. I can tolerate you trampling on me, but don't even think about controlling my company!"
Jian Zheng laughed in anger and said coldly, "Heh heh, you seem to know quite a lot."
"You can investigate me, and I can find out everything about you. Don't forget how my Yuehai Technology started."
Shang Yibo stared at the two of them in astonishment and asked, "What are you talking about? I don't understand a word you're saying."
Before Jian Zheng could speak, Zhang Qian said, "To understand all this, I have to start with the Xichuan Qing Teng Group."
Jian Zheng spread his hands, shrugged, and said, "Go ahead and tell me, I want to hear your explanation."
Zhang Qian glanced at Jian Zheng sideways, revealing the whites of his eyes, and continued, "Qing Teng Group was originally a university-owned enterprise of Sunan University. After the restructuring, it was taken over by Principal Yuan and put into business. This Principal Yuan was the head of the investigation team that investigated the explosion accident back then. After the investigation report was submitted to the Ministry of Education, it was handed over to the municipal party committee leaders through him. Mayor Chang's accountability was also carried out with the full cooperation of this Principal Yuan."
Jian Zheng: "At least you're not completely naive."
It was only then that Shang Yibo belatedly realized that Jian Zheng had known everything all along.
Without saying a word, he got up and walked towards the door. "Let's go."
Regardless of whether Jian Zheng was following or not, she went straight downstairs.
Jian Zheng pointed at Zhang Qian and said, "Think it over. I'll have someone come with you to sign the contract tomorrow. You'd better be sensible."
After saying that, she slammed the door shut and quickly caught up with Shang Yibo.
"Why?" Shang Yibo stared at Jian Zheng and questioned him.
Jian Zheng: "What do you mean 'why'? Why are you shouting like that? I kindly told you about what happened back then. Haven't you always wanted to know what kind of person your biological father, Yin Bei, was? Now you know, you should thank me properly."