Chapter 1011: Caught Su Yang

Su Yang said: "Just because we see something, does that mean it's definitely true? And can this bank statement alone prove that I'm involved in some alleged illicit benefit‑transfer issue? I can tell you I don't know those two contractors. The projects were given to them precisely because they are local, native enterprises, and we wanted to give them the opportunity. Moreover, judging from the work completed so far, the quality is decent; of course, these points aren't very important."

Before he finished, Qi Guohui interrupted: "What do you mean? The statement is right here, the evidence of bribery is laid out before everyone, and you still won't admit it? Moreover, given your current position and years of service, how could there possibly be a surplus of as much as three million? As for where this money came from, please give us a reasonable explanation."

That question was exactly what everyone present wanted to ask. He asked himself honestly: not greedy, not taking, having worked only two or three years, how could there be such a large income?

"Oh, right, also my oversight. County Magistrate Su had previously been in charge of investment promotion, and these companies entered our county with quite favorable terms. Throughout the contract signing and the specific negotiations, we were not present; could there be a problem in this? We don't know either."

"County Magistrate Su, we still hope you can give everyone a reasonable explanation. To put it bluntly, at a grassroots post, even if you were both greedy and taking, in two or three years pulling in several million is probably not possible, especially in an underdeveloped western province. To embezzle that much money, there must be projects with that amount of funds."

This loophole was seized by him, and he inwardly shouted that he was a genius. Everyone also saw this statement; most people focused on the two incoming entries, concentrating on proving Su Yang's bribery evidence, and failed to notice this huge sum of money. If the higher Discipline Inspection Commission learned of this, they could directly summon him to the office for questioning; that's entirely possible.

Zhao Nanxing nodded slightly at Qi Guohui, thinking: This kid finally found the right opportunity. If they strike from both sides, Su Yang may not die but will at least shed his skin.

Then he turned to look at Jiang Tao, who immediately understood and said: "Indeed, County Magistrate Su, I am also puzzled. You keep saying you have never dealt with those two people and don't know them, so how did they manage to deposit nearly 120,000 yuan into your account so precisely?"

"Also, not to hide anything, I've been working for over ten years, and together with my spouse, our combined income and savings at home are still less than 100,000 yuan. I am puzzled: you have only been working a few years, right? How can there be a surplus of several million?"

Then he looked at Secretary Hou with a smug smile and said: "Secretary Hou, using your Discipline Inspection Commission's professional terminology, isn't this called… what, a huge unexplained source of wealth?"

Hou Junlai replied: "Regarding this matter, only after a thorough investigation confirms, especially after proving that this bank statement is genuine, can the claim of a huge unexplained source of wealth be established. But has the investigation been completed? No. Since it hasn't, this is defamation and slander."

Su Yang heard this and his mind cleared; indeed it was the old Discipline Inspection Commission, and in this regard his thinking was still very clear.

About this statement, he had previously wondered why the two income entries appeared early. He even initially thought the bank could adjust it like that, but upon closer thought, that's impossible. If banks could do that, they'd have been smashed long ago.

Previously others could even produce photos of him and Fang Jingwen on Xiushui Mountain, let alone a mere bank statement.

These people really overplayed their cleverness, exposing a huge flaw. Otherwise, he would have truly prepared to admit this messy account.

No matter why those two local contractors reported, or were threatened, or received benefits, they did deliver benefits to Hou Junlai and Zhou Yanru, an undisputed fact. But now the situation has taken such a turn; if he doesn't seize it, he'd be betraying Ma Su's cunning operation.

He cleared his throat, looked around the crowd, and asked: "According to Secretary Zhang, County Magistrate Zhao, and Secretary Qi, if we can prove that this statement is mine and that the statement itself has no issues, does that confirm my disciplinary violations of secret dealings, benefit transfers, and bribery?"

Qi Guohui said: "Otherwise? Do you still want to tell us the statement has no problem? That those two entries never existed? What? Trying to deny, right? Secretary Zhang, I have a suggestion: because Comrade Su Yang is still a cadre in our leadership, we can't examine him like others."

"So I want to invite those two whistleblowers to the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau, and we all go there to question them in person. That way, we avoid other incidents and can ensure fairness, justice, and transparency. Leaders, what do you think?"

Zhao Nanxing again gave Qi Guohui a thumbs‑up, thinking: Finally Qi finally seized the chance; otherwise he'd have had to face it himself.

Jiang Tao felt the same, but he never habitually rushes to the front, because Su Yang's turnarounds have happened more than once; even if this could become a solid case, he still wouldn't take it lightly.

Yang Kang was expressionless, his mind only on his own affairs. As for Zhang Jiangbo, Zhao Nanxing and the others, they merely vie for influence in the county. No matter which camp he stands in, he's just a nod‑ding, shaking‑head, or raising‑hand tool, his work focus is in Guantan Gou Zhen.

Bao Shuang seemed thoughtful; in the past few days at the county standing committee, what she experienced was more tumultuous than any of his years of work. Many things end before they can be thought through, while some that seemed settled flare up again.

Previously his work environment was like a calm autumn pond, always quiet. Now each day is like being in the raging sea; a slight slip can be crushed and dragged to the ocean floor. So as long as Secretary Zhang and others don't take a stance, he absolutely won't be the first to speak.

More than ten seconds passed, still no one echoed; Qi Guohui was indeed a bit awkward. In other camps, as soon as someone starts a group, others follow instantly. Why here, as before, he jumps in alone while everyone else turns away, some even disappearing into the nearby grass?

But this time, he didn't stay awkward long, as Zhang Jiangbo said: "Fine, then, let's make everyone work hard and investigate thoroughly, and clear Comrade Su Yang's name."