Chapter 509: Let Tang Ye Leave Suiyuan!

"Secretary Han, you should be able to judge the authenticity of these materials."

"Chen Chu, the head of the County Garden Bureau, is your capable subordinate. Since taking charge of the Garden Bureau, he has ostensibly carried out vigorous rectifications, but in reality, he has used the power in his hands to set fixed prices for many companies and issue threats. If they don't pay, he cuts their projects; if they pay, he gives them more projects."

"How is this behavior any different from a highway robber?"

Fury erupted in Han Guangyao's eyes.

He had not expected Chen Chu to be so unworthy of his trust.

He had originally hoped that Chen Chu could manage the Garden Bureau well, work steadily for a few years, and then he would promote him further. Once the time was right, promoting him to Deputy County Magistrate would not have been an issue.

He had not expected that after taking office, Chen Chu would not only fail to vigorously rectify the legacy problems of the Garden Bureau but instead collude with the problematic enterprises from before.

"Chen Chu's behavior is very disappointing. However, do you really think I would compromise with you for this reason?" Han Guangyao's tone became extremely serious, revealing a sense of determination.

Xiao Zi'an was not surprised by Han Guangyao's reaction.

"Secretary Han, you really are incorruptible! Chen Chu has been by your side, working conscientiously and doing so many things for you, yet you intend to abandon him without even blinking an eye?"

"It is not that I want to abandon him, but that he has abandoned himself. In the face of money, he lost his Party spirit and did things he should not have done. Tomorrow, I will find him and have him turn himself in to the relevant departments, return all those ill-gotten gains, and strive for lenient treatment."

Xiao Zi'an laughed heartily: "It seems Chen Chu is not that important in your heart. However, I have another document here; please take a look."

Han Guangyao took the materials handed over by Xiao Zi'an, a look of shock appearing in his eyes: "You... you actually laid a hand on Haoyang!"

Xiao Zi'an shook his finger: "Secretary Han, it is not that I wanted to lay a hand on your son, but that he took the initiative to find me, hoping I could give him an opportunity. It was only out of respect for you that I arranged a position for him."

Having said that, he took out a list and handed it to Han Guangyao.

"This is Haoyang's recent spending record; please take a look."

Han Guangyao flipped through the list with trembling hands, his eyes full of disbelief: "How is this possible? In just one week, he actually spent two million?"

Xiao Zi'an sighed: "He likes to enjoy life and has high standards; he wants luxury cars, watches, and everything else, so I satisfied him. However, please rest assured, Secretary Han, as long as you are willing to continue maintaining cooperation with Anyu Group, this money is but a drop in the bucket. Whether it is Han Haoyang or you, you can both enjoy life to the fullest."

A chill ran through Han Guangyao's heart. He had thought about encountering various dangers in Suiyuan, but he had not expected that someone would reach out with demonic claws toward his son.

Han Haoyang was still a student and had no contact with society.

Xiao Zi'an was truly pervasive in order to achieve his goals.

Han Guangyao said in a deep voice: "Do you think I will compromise just because of this?"

Xiao Zi'an saw that Han Guangyao was wavering and continued: "Secretary Han, I know what you are thinking—at worst, you return the money. But once this matter comes out, your son's life will be ruined. I know you originally intended for him to have a stable job, such as entering a state-owned enterprise or finding a job within the system, but with a stain on his record, I'm afraid that path will not be viable."

Han Guangyao fell into silence.

This move by Xiao Zi'an had indeed caught him off guard.

Xiao Zi'an poured a cup of tea for Han Guangyao, his tone becoming gentle: "Secretary Han, why are you so repulsed by me? You have only been working in Suiyuan for three or four years. Once you have sufficient political achievements, you will be transferred directly to the city, and naturally, someone else will come to take over this mess in Suiyuan. As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, I can guarantee that during your tenure, the Old City Project will absolutely not explode. As for Chen Chu and Haoyang, they will both be safe and sound."

Han Guangyao looked at Xiao Zi'an coldly: "You really are cunning, having made so many arrangements in secret. I don't believe your appetite is only this big. As long as I compromise, you will definitely make other demands."

A look of triumph appeared on the corner of Xiao Zi'an's mouth: "Secretary Han, you are very smart. There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Every action requires a price to be paid. If you are unwilling to cooperate, tomorrow the materials regarding Chen Chu and Han Haoyang will appear in the report mailboxes of many leaders."

Han Guangyao sighed with self-mockery: "Speak, what do you need me to do?"

Xiao Zi'an saw the sense of powerlessness in Han Guangyao's eyes and said straightforwardly: "I need someone to leave Suiyuan!"

"Who?"

"Tang Ye!"

A cold look appeared in Han Guangyao's eyes: "Why him?"

A flash of anger crossed Xiao Zi'an's eyes: "If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have suffered such heavy losses. He is a variable; as long as he is in Suiyuan, things unfavorable to me could happen at any time."

"Tang Ye is very steady in his work and has no problems at all. How am I supposed to transfer him away?"

"As a County Party Secretary, you should have many ways to transfer someone away. I don't need to teach you that, do I!" Xiao Zi'an smiled faintly: "This is the first task I am giving you. I hope you can complete it as soon as possible; otherwise, I don't know what kind of situation things will develop into."

Han Guangyao no longer had his previous firmness and sharpness: "I will give you a satisfactory result."

Xiao Zi'an reached out his hand: "Happy cooperation."

Han Guangyao shook Xiao Zi'an's hand without saying a word.

Silence speaks louder than words.

Han Guangyao had clearly been caught by his pigtail by Xiao Zi'an.

If both his confidant Chen Chu and his son Han Haoyang ran into trouble, it would deal a devastating blow to the prestige he had worked so hard to build in Suiyuan.

Han Guangyao choosing to cooperate with him for the sake of these two people was, in fact, also to protect himself.

Watching Han Guangyao get into the car, a look of triumph appeared on the corner of Xiao Zi'an's mouth.

Nie Kai said in a deep voice: "How did your chat with Han Guangyao go? Will he turn a blind eye to the Old City Project?"

"Rest assured, from now on, Han Guangyao is also a dog I've raised. If I tell him to go east, he absolutely won't dare to go west."

Hearing Xiao Zi'an say this, a sense of humiliation welled up in Nie Kai's heart. Wasn't this cursing him as well?

He feigned indifference and said: "Young Master Xiao is truly capable, to have even Han Guangyao handled."

Xiao Zi'an smiled and patted Nie Kai's shoulder: "You need to prepare yourself mentally; the West City Development might be handed over to you to be in charge of next."

Nie Kai looked at Xiao Zi'an in surprise: "Isn't that the project Tang Ye built up single-handedly?"

Xiao Zi'an said confidently: "Tang Ye will soon be transferred away from Suiyuan. When that time comes, won't the projects he is in charge of have to be handled by you?"

Nie Kai was overjoyed.

If things really went according to Xiao Zi'an's wishes, he would have picked up a super bargain.