Chapter 1039: The Former County Magistrate Jumped to His Death

Of course, Sun Chengjun didn't have that intention, but he still turned and left; perhaps the Former County Magistrate really had something to tell Su Yang.

He turned and left, lit a cigarette in the hallway, and began pondering what Su Yang had just said.

Indeed, he couldn't follow Su Yang all the way, even when they went to Jingcheng last time; whether it was Zhou Laozi or Governor Zhou, both had given him a series of earnest instructions.

After returning, when he went to see Secretary Gao, Secretary Gao, upon hearing this, gave strong affirmation; especially when Secretary Gao learned that Zhou Laozi had even asked him to convey greetings, he was so excited he felt he could take off.

What thrilled him even more was that, besides Zhou Laozi, Comrade Zhou Weiguo also said that, if the chance arose, he would still be willing to have a chat with Secretary Gao.

Although this is a simple sentence that, for an ordinary person, amounts to mere small talk, within the Within the System, especially given their positions, it is an olive branch they could not even dream of extending.

The former Old Zhou, who was not unfamiliar with the university student Secretary Gao, might have been able to climb up to him; but the current Comrade Old Zhou, even without considering his rank, even those deputy‑provincial officials flock to him like swallows.

Of course, he has political acumen and knows well that whether it's the Zhou Family or Zhou Weiguo himself, such favor toward him is nothing but Sun Chengjun cutting a path beside Su Yang.

Many people think it's Sun Chengjun who landed on a high branch, but only he knows that others favor him because of Sun Chengjun.

Of course, Sun Chengjun always felt he might be overreaching; if Miss Ning hadn't made vows under the moonlit blossoms, and if Su Yang hadn't urged him to straighten his back, there would be no need to ask Old Zhou to help arrange a marriage proposal, and he wouldn't have this confidence.

Otherwise, as a mere commoner, where would he get such courage?

However, while he hesitated about proposing immediately, hoping to complete the wedding before Su Yang left, he suddenly heard Su Yang let out a scream, and a moment later, a muffled thud of an object hitting the ground.

His professional sharpness told him someone had jumped off a building; combined with Su Yang's scream, he instantly realized what had happened and rushed into the office.

He then saw Su Yang leaning at the window, his face ashen white.

"What's wrong? Could it be the Former County Magistrate…?"

Su Yang's expression was grim: "He just asked me to pour him a glass of water and brew a pot of tea, and while I turned to fetch tea leaves and heat water, he opened the window and jumped down."

"Moreover, before that, he deliberately shook my hand; when he turned, his waist pressed against my palm. I hadn't noticed at the time, but now I realize it was intentional."

Sun Chengjun's face also turned pale: "At this moment, the Former County Magistrate jumped to his death inside Su Yang's office; regardless of whether they made contact, even if they didn't, this matter is inexplicable."

"Why would he do this? At his age, even if he truly passed away, I reckon it wouldn't be long before he gets a medical parole and is released."

"He also said he has powerful connections and background; why must he do this? He followed the same path as Zhou Yanru."

"Zhou Yanru couldn't turn back; why would he suffer like this?"

Su Yang said: "He's disgusting me; he's entering the game with his body, using his death to drag me down completely."

"I never understood before why he could command such respect; even after retiring for so many years, he can still manipulate so many county officials?"

"Of course, profit is an indispensable aspect, but more importantly his personal charisma, which only makes sense now."

"It seems as if he has lived for several hundred years; I reckon this Former County Magistrate could be comparable to the leader of the Donglin Party."

Su Yang's rapid composure truly left Sun Chengjun a bit stunned; he was still panicking inside: "No, people are dead, and they fell from your office; yet you remain so calm—this isn't a bystander situation, you and I aren't just spectators."

Su Yang said: "Black clouds press the city as if to crush it, mountain rain approaches and wind fills the building; whether I'm nervous or not, the incident has already occurred, and now the priority is to resolve the problem."

"You've already called 120, immediately notify the forensic doctor at the Public Security Bureau, and I'll call Secretary Zhang to report."

Sun Chengjun said: "I've called 120, I'm calling the Public Security Bureau now; otherwise, you can leave, and I'll say I'm alone in your office."

"If they want to investigate, let them investigate me."

Su Yang smiled: "I've said it before, there's no need to bow to such actions; for me, the worst thing would be being taken for investigation."

"And I have a vague feeling that, since the Former County Magistrate entered the game with his body, there will definitely be a follow‑up move."

"Therefore, have the forensic doctor at the Public Security Bureau immediately issue a report, or have you promptly request personnel from the Provincial Public Security Department."

"I'm going to Secretary Zhang's office now; you immediately apply for the above forensic report. This step must be taken first; otherwise, even if it's unrelated to us, I think someone will use it as a lever to attack."

Su Yang said, and hurried toward Zhang Jiangbo's office, but as he reached the doorway, Zhang Jiangbo was already out.

Seeing Su Yang arrive, he asked, "What's happening? Why did someone jump off a building?"

"Weren't the relevant personnel already detained by the Discipline Inspection Commission?"

Su Yang, at top speed, recounted how the Former County Magistrate came to see him, but jumped off while he turned to fetch tea.

Then he set the tone for the matter: "The Former County Magistrate is ruthless! He entered the game with his body; regarding the Sha He case, only you, Secretary Zhang, and a few comrades are not entangled in the entire profit chain."

"As the biggest behind‑the‑scenes manipulator of the whole profit chain, he jumped from our County Government building to pull both you and me into the water."

"Moreover, our county is already at the tip of the storm; with this, the next thing will likely be a gale and sudden rain."

Zhang Jiangbo's face was grim: "If it were just an ordinary staff member who jumped, he would merely go out to console the deceased's family and investigate the root cause of the incident."

"If this time the involved cadre jumped, he would have the Public Security Bureau step in directly, but this is a senior cadre, the real mastermind of the highly influential Sha He case within the county…"

"Doesn't that prove to the world that unequal interests lead to silencing?"

"Although it appears related to Su Yang, he is a proper top leader; any matter is directly linked to him."

"Three people have already died, this wave hasn't been cleared, and if another Former County Magistrate jumps, mishandling it could mean the County Party Committee Secretary is also finished."