Chapter 393 Li Dakang's Strength
Qi Tongwei frowned and listened to Sun Liancheng's report with an angry face, and the anger in his heart was completely ignited.
He originally thought that the company's failure to pay the migrant workers' wages was probably due to the project funds not being paid in time. However, the truth was that it was intentional.
They are not deliberately delaying the payment of wages that migrant workers deserve due to lack of funds, but are completely refusing to pay dues out of malicious intent!
At this time, Li Dakang, who was standing nearby, also looked puzzled and asked in confusion: "Since Hefu Construction Company is not short of money, why doesn't it pay the wages of the migrant workers in time?"
Li Dakang didn't know whether he really didn't know or was pretending not to know.
Sun Liancheng looked at Qi Tongwei, then at Li Dakang, and then reported in a low voice: "Secretary Qi, Secretary Li, according to the information we got from the workers below, Bai Zhiping, the boss of Hefu Construction Company, has partnered with others to open a microfinance company.
It is said that the interest rates charged by such loan companies are very high and have exceeded the maximum loan interest rates stipulated by law.
In order to gain more profits, Bai Zhiping diverted the wages that should have belonged to the migrant workers to his own micro-loan business.
Qi Tongwei nodded calmly. He originally thought it was just a simple case of withholding wages for migrant workers, but he didn't expect there was a crime behind it.
When it comes to micro-loan companies, Qi Tongwei thinks of crime. He doesn't believe that Bai Zhiping would follow the rules in the lending process and that he must have done something illegal.
As they were talking, the Jingzhou City Labor Inspection Service Team arrived at the scene.
However, before the team leader Wu Zhuohui could speak, the migrant worker next to him spoke up.
"Secretary Qi, it's him!"
A dark-skinned, sturdy migrant worker pointed at Wu Zhuohui and shouted angrily, "We have gone to the labor inspection service team three times, but they made excuses every time!
Especially Captain Wu, who always told us that it was not easy for Bai Zhiping to do business, and asked us to understand the company's difficulties and overcome customer service difficulties. "
Qi Tongwei, who was standing aside, had a gloomy face and said nothing.
It's obvious that Wu Zhuohui took advantage of Bai Zhiping, which is why he did nothing.
Thinking of this, he turned his gaze to Li Dakang beside him.
This incident happened in the area under Li Dakang's jurisdiction, and he was very curious to see how Li Dakang, who was always known for his decisiveness, would handle the matter.
Facing Qi Tongwei's gaze, Li Dakang's expression turned a little ugly.
He took a step forward, bowed deeply to the migrant workers, and said sincerely: "Fellow villagers, I am really sorry. It was our negligence that led to this situation.
I assure you that this matter will be investigated immediately and those responsible will be severely punished."
After saying that, he suddenly turned his head and glared at Wu Zhuohui fiercely.
Wu Zhuohui was so frightened by the sudden accusation from the migrant worker that he trembled all over and a layer of fine beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.
He stammered and quickly explained: "Secretary Qi, Secretary Li, I really didn't mean to shirk my responsibility!
We did investigate the financial situation of Hefu Construction Company before and found that there was indeed no funds in their company's account.
So, I have no choice but to keep dragging it out..."
However, Li Dakang didn't buy his excuse at all.
He snorted coldly, interrupted Wu Zhuohui, and asked in a low voice: "Have you checked whether the projects undertaken by Hefu Construction Company have been settled?
If the bill is settled, where does the money go? Have you ever thought about these questions?
Also, have you checked Bai Zhiping's personal account?"
After hearing Li Dakang's series of questions, Wu Zhuohui was suddenly speechless.
He hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "I... I really didn't think so much at the time..."
"I see it's not that you haven't thought about it that much, but you just don't want to think about it?" Li Dakang said hatefully.
He also climbed up from the grassroots, so how could he not understand that something was wrong with Wu Zhuohui? If Qi Tongwei had not been there, he would have wanted to curse right now.
Damn it, these bastards took money and let him, Li Dakang, take the blame. When has he, Li Dakang, ever taken the blame for anyone else?
Qi Tongwei glanced at Li Dakang and whispered, "We'll investigate and deal with his case later, and settle the workers' wages first.
Even if we auction off the Hefu Construction Company today and sell off all of Bai Zhiping’s properties, we must pay off the overdue wages.”
Qi Tongwei felt that these unscrupulous businessmen needed to be punished. Damn it, they actually exploited the most vulnerable migrant workers.
They don't skimp on food or clothing all year round and live on this small salary, yet their wages are maliciously withheld.
Qi Tongwei decided to start with Hefu Construction Company and launch a province-wide special campaign to rectify the problem of wage arrears for migrant workers, and resolutely crack down on the malicious behavior of wage arrears for migrant workers.
"Okay, Secretary Qi, please rest assured! I will definitely pay all the wages of our peasant brothers so that they can go home happily and have a good New Year." Li Dakang made a solemn promise to Qi Tongwei.
Qi Tongwei nodded slightly to show his approval, then lowered his voice and told Li Dakang: "After the wages are settled, you must thoroughly investigate this Hefu Construction Company.
Check whether there is any violation of regulations such as collusion in bidding, and also investigate the subcontracting issue carefully.
By the way, the micro-loan company under Bai Zhiping’s name cannot be let go either, and must be investigated thoroughly.
Remember to report the detailed investigation results to me next Monday."
"I understand, Secretary Qi." Li Dakang responded respectfully.
At this moment, Qi Tongwei's phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was the investor he had arranged to meet. He immediately told Li Dakang, "I have something else to take care of. I'll leave this to you."
"Yes, Secretary Qi, I will report to you as soon as I finish handling the matter." After saying that, Li Dakang personally sent Qi Tongwei to the car.
Li Dakang looked away only after he saw the special car that Qi Tongwei was riding in slowly drive away until it disappeared from his sight.
From this we can see that Li Dakang is worthy of being a secretary and is well aware of how to protect himself.
After Qi Tongwei left, this place became Li Dakang's exclusive venue.
He was seen striding straight towards Bai Zhiping.
Bai Zhiping still wanted to get close to him, but Li Dakang waved his hand to signal him to shut up, and then said to Bai Zhiping sternly: "It's 5:20 pm now. I only give you one hour to pay all the workers' wages immediately!"
Hearing this, Bai Zhiping seemed to want to explain something, but before he could finish his words, he was rudely interrupted by Li Dakang: "Don't give me those useless excuses!
I tell you, you only have one hour. If you haven’t completed the salary settlement by the time, I will take coercive measures to enforce it.
All bank deposits in your name and those of your family members will be frozen and used to pay the workers' wages.
If these deposits are still not enough to pay off the debt, then our government finances will advance the funds, but your Hefu Construction Company will have to use it to pay off the debt! Including the prime land under your name."
This is also the reason why Qi Tongwei left with peace of mind. He knew that Li Dakang could definitely get the job done.
Bai Zhiping saw that Li Dakang was not joking, so he did not dare to neglect it and immediately picked up the phone: "Quick, pay the workers' wages immediately."
Worried that he didn't have enough time, he contacted several banks, suspended other businesses, and only handled the payment agency business for Hefu Construction Company.
Li Dakang saw all of this, but he didn't say anything. His main priority right now was to settle the wages of the migrant workers; other details were not important.
While Hefu Construction Company was paying the workers' wages, Li Dakang conveyed Qi Tongwei's order to Dudu, asking him to start the investigation in an hour and get the results before 8 o'clock on Sunday night.
Hearing that it was Qi Tongwei's order, Dudu hurriedly agreed.