Chapter 1036

"Su Yang watched Zhou Yanru's retreating silhouette, and his gaze turned cold again." No Chinese.

"Entities: Su Yang, Zhou Yanru. Also maybe "silhouette" not a name. So list Su Yang, Zhou Yanru." No Chinese.

"He could easily tell from their words that they resented him; if it weren't for him uprooting the seedlings entirely, and if he didn't have such a background, then the benefits of Sha He would be theirs to enjoy for a lifetime." No Chinese.

"Entities: Sha He. Also maybe "seedlings" not a name. So Sha He." No Chinese.

"Perhaps no one would dare to uncover this until he retired or grew old; each incoming leader would merely take their share, keeping up the pretense of harmony. Yet fate had it that I encountered this myself—how could I turn a blind eye?" No Chinese.

No named entities.

"Afterwards, he looked at Hou Junlai and said, 'This Zhou Secretary is indeed interesting; he has always been the former county magistrate's spokesman.'" No Chinese.

"Entities: Hou Junlai, Zhou Yanru (the Secretary), Former County Magistrate." No Chinese.

"\"Actually, from the fact that he could extricate himself from the Geng Miao case, I should have guessed. Often, making a mistake isn't scary; what's scary is not realizing one's mistake. \"" Need to ensure we used straight quotes. We used double quotes. That's fine.

"Entities: Geng Miao. Also maybe "the Geng Miao case" involves Geng Miao. So Geng Miao." No Chinese.

"He thought a few million would be enough to live in Australia, but it's far from enough; moreover, his wife and daughter are in Australia, and he doesn't know what he's doing—frankly, he might even have an illegitimate child he's unaware of." No Chinese.

We need to output the translation of that long note. Let's craft a concise but natural English version.

But also "illegitimate child" is not a name. So we may include Australia.

According to what I know, you also have a son. To be honest, that little money of yours is nowhere near enough. The cost of living abroad is nothing like that at home, and compared to Old Zhou, you at least have a conscience.

Entities: Old Zhou refers to Zhou Yanru? Actually "Old Zhou" likely refers to Zhou Yanru. So we have Zhou Yanru again. Also maybe "abroad" and "domestic" are not specific names.

You've also had second thoughts, but I'm just saying you're already on this boat, leaving no room for further choices. If I'm not mistaken, you were able to stand with me back then because, firstly, you certainly knew some of my affairs, and secondly, it was also the Former County Magistrate's idea—likely hoping to betray me at a crucial moment.

Entities: Former County Magistrate. Also maybe "I" refers to Su Yang.

Your heart also wavered, but I'm saying, you've already boarded this ship—there's no room for you to make more choices. If I'm not mistaken, you were able to stand with me initially partly because you knew some things about me, and partly because the Former County Magistrate instructed it, likely intending to strike me a blow at a critical moment.

If you're willing to turn yourself in first, the Cultivation Organization might consider it leniently. As for your money, return whatever you can. If it's not enough, I can help add a bit; as everyone knows, I still have around three million in my account, roughly speaking. Of course, this is just my suggestion; ultimately it depends on what you want.

Entities: Cultivation Organization. Also maybe "account" is not a name.

Hou Junlai heard this and his eyes instantly reddened. People like him, at times like this, need not mention those he's offended or those he planned to betray; even old friends and family ties would cut him off immediately, let alone spending money to help him fill the gap. People like him not only have no utilitarian value, but become a burden, possibly dragging others down. Even the Former County Magistrate, whom they have always held in high esteem, never thought of helping him this way, yet Su Yang shows such magnanimity. At this moment, tears of regret and shame flow.

Entities: Hou Junlai, Su Yang, Former County Magistrate. Also maybe "old friends" is not a name.

County Magistrate Su, I'm sorry. As you said, everything is being controlled behind the scenes by the Former County Magistrate; we're just his pawns, with me working in the shadows and Old Zhou in the open.

Entities: County Magistrate Su, Former County Magistrate, Old Zhou = Zhou Yanru.

Of course, this open role means Zhou Yanru sometimes meets with the Former County Magistrate to discuss matters face-to-face, while I have cleanly cut my superficial ties with him, so I can deliver a deadly blow on key issues within the future team.

Entities: Zhou Yanru, Former County Magistrate.

Former Ye Xianggao and his associates, though nominally followers of Geng Miao, secretly took money from Sha He, making it seem as if Geng Miao's word is law. In reality, this hasn't truly infringed on the Former County Magistrate's interests; otherwise, it might not even be truly up to Geng Miao to decide at the County Party Standing Committee.

Entities: Ye Xianggao, Geng Miao, Sha He, Former County Magistrate, County Party Standing Committee. Also maybe "Ye Xianggao and others" includes Ye Xianggao.

With these two key people of ours monitoring the County Standing Committee, plus Ma Su coordinating from within, it's easy to control the County Party Standing Committee. Zhao Nanxing and his team were taken down by Ma Su in less than a week. Although we had always been clear-cut in the County Party Standing Committee, we will definitely unite at critical moments—we just can't show our hand.

Entities: Ma Su, Zhao Nanxing, County Standing Committee, County Party Standing Committee, County Party Committee.

Also, "County Party Standing Committee" is the County Party Standing Committee.

This is also why the Former County Magistrate, when laying his cards on the table, said that in the County Party Standing Committee everyone would fully support you, and you could accomplish whatever you wanted—even Zhang Jiangbo couldn't oppose it, and that's the reason. I also know that Yao Ming, nicknamed Big Tooth, gave you that ledger, but I haven't told anyone. I have the account details from the past six months here, which I'm handing over to you now, hoping they'll be of help.

Entities: Former County Magistrate, County Party Standing Committee, Zhang Jiangbo, Yao Ming (nicknamed Big Tooth). Also maybe "ledger" is not a name.

This is also why the Former County Magistrate, when laying his cards on the table with you, said that thereafter in the County Party Standing Committee everyone would give you strong support, and whatever you wanted to do could be done—even Zhang Jiangbo couldn't oppose it, and that's the reason. Actually I also know that Yao Ming Dayá gave you that account book, but I haven't told anyone. I have here a detailed account of the past half year; I'm giving it all to you now, hoping it will help you when the time comes.

I appreciate your kindness. I'll accept whatever sentence the Cultivation Organization gives me. If possible, after my son returns, could you help him find a job that can support a family?

Entities: Cultivation Organization.

To be honest, I once struggled deeply and felt great regret—regretting not having met you sooner, and regretting that I shouldn't have gotten on this thief's ship. Now it's too late to say anything; wrongdoing must be paid for.

No named entities.

As he spoke, two lines of tears fell onto the table. As the saying goes, men don't shed tears lightly—but we haven't reached the point of heartbreak yet, especially for someone of my age.

No named entities.

Su Yang gently patted Hou Junlai on the shoulder and said, "I'm truly relieved to see you have this attitude. Leave your son's matter to me—don't worry, and if your sister-in-law ever faces difficulties in life, I'll gladly help."

Entities: Su Yang, Hou Junlai.

Even if I'm not in our county, I'll entrust Department Head Chen to handle this; you know him as well, and I trust his integrity.

Entities: Department Head Chen.

Thus we need to include Department Head Chen.

Even if I'm not in our county, I will entrust Department Head Chen to handle this matter properly; you also have some understanding of him, and I believe his character is reliable.

I don't have much time; I'm going to visit my father's grave and then turn myself in. I'll disclose everything I know, but as for that ledger, I think you should find someone else to hand it over to the Investigation Team.

Entities: Investigation Team. Also maybe "elderly father" is not a name.

You're not like us, with ability, connections, and background; what's rarer is having a heart devoted to serving the people. It's clear that Lieshan Xian no longer has such fortune, but the common people elsewhere still need you. I hope that in twenty years, I'll see you frequently on state television news—that's also the last thing I want to tell you.

Entities: Lieshan Xian, Common People. Also maybe "state television" is not a name.

You're not like us people who have ability, tactics, and background; what's rarer is having a childlike heart devoted to serving the people. It's clear that Lieshan Xian no longer has this fortune, but the common people elsewhere also need you. I hope that in twenty years I'll see you often appear on national TV news—that's also the last thing I want to say to you.

After saying that, he staggered out. Watching his lonely, desolate back, Su Yang several times wanted to get up and help him, but deep down he also had another thought: he had chosen this path himself, so even if he staggers, he ought to finish it on his own.

Entities: Su Yang.

After saying that, he got up and staggered out. Watching that forlorn, lonely figure, Su Yang several times wanted to get up to help him, but deep down he also had another thought: this was the path he himself had chosen, so even if he staggered, he ought to finish it on his own.

Next, the moment of a major political upheaval in Lieshan Xian's bureaucracy arrived.