Only after The Department's people arrived did Li Ye learn that Director Xun was not the only one who had come. Director Qu was there as well, along with a colleague walking beside him.
By unwritten convention, that person had to be Director Qu's equal in rank.
Several of the experts and scholars who had come last time were also present, except Professor Xiahou Qingzhi and Yuli were missing.
Director Qu said in a deep voice, "This is Deputy Team Leader Luo from The Department's disciplinary inspection team. We received a report today claiming that you privately sold your unit's research results to foreign capital, so we came to investigate."
"Sold them to foreign capital? That never happened. Is there some misunderstanding here?"
Li Ye froze for a moment, then looked at Director Xun and said in surprise, "Director Xun, could you have misheard something over the phone? We merely transferred the technology contract and equipment we introduced from Lighthouse to someone else. We never sold our own research results!"
Director Xun's face darkened as he said coldly, "Whether you sold them or not will only be known after we investigate. No amount of denial from you will help."
Li Ye smiled faintly. "Of course. I'll have the transfer contract brought over right away. Besides, the Technical Department's files are kept by designated personnel. Everyone is ready at any time to answer the organization's questions and submit to inspection."
Li Ye turned and instructed someone to fetch the contract, but Director Xun cut him off. "No need. We'll inspect your technical department ourselves."
Li Ye glanced at Director Xun, then pointed at the experts and scholars. "Certainly, but they cannot enter."
Director Xun immediately snapped, "They are all members of the investigation team. What right do you have to stop