In the home of Chen Yanming, former deputy governor of Shandong Province, a real-life version of the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" unfolded—sometimes, the world of the wealthy can be surprisingly ironic.
Chen Yanming, a retired deputy governor, and his daughter hired their household driver, Li Peng, who exploited access to their keys and access cards to repeatedly steal high-end items—including Moutai, Wuliangye, luxury watches, and premium health supplements—using a “paper-cutting” approach. After selling the stolen goods, Li Peng amassed profits exceeding several million yuan.
After the Chen family reported the theft, Li Peng was arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison for theft. He appealed, claiming he had demonstrated meritorious conduct.
Starting in July 2024, Li Peng and his family filed formal whistleblower reports with disciplinary inspection agencies at all levels, accusing Chen’s daughter of bribery and Chen Yanming of accepting bribes and possessing unexplained wealth. Investigators discovered vast quantities of rare wines, calligraphy by famous artists, and valuable gifts stored in the family’s basement. Additionally, two warehouses in Jinan were rented to store exotic stones and jade. Their total assets—including real estate, equity stakes, and stocks—exceeded 150 million yuan.
Li Peng also claimed to possess a detailed list documenting the names, positions, phone numbers, and addresses of officials allegedly bribed by Chen’s daughter. He made a startling revelation: “I sold 2.43 million yuan worth of wine, and my employer never noticed. Imagine how much more wine must be in his home. I knew all the wine was obtained through bribery; I assumed he’d never report it even if he found out, so I never used cash—I always transferred payments directly.”