Chapter 1043

As the crew-cut guys behind the Supervision Room had already been frightened and shrunk back. Don't look at how they were still acting tough just now, but facing the furious masses, each of them turned timid as quail eggs.

Taking advantage of this gap, Su Yang turned his gaze to Chen Bo and Jiao Qiang. The Common People couldn't possibly know what was going on inside; surely someone had tipped them off, otherwise it wouldn't be possible for so many to show up all at once.

Both spread their hands, indicating they didn't know, but their eyes flickered with excitement: 'Look, they're still arranging our later work over there; the Common People don't want to let you go!'

Su Yang then turned his gaze to Shuanggou Town Mayor Zhang Lei, and Zhang Lei turned his gaze elsewhere.

Su Yang immediately understood; surely Zhang Lei had spread the news. If the Discipline Inspection Commission people react and investigate, and if they can indeed uncover it, Zhang Lei will definitely bear responsibility.

Moreover, the whole mess behind him is mere scraps even for a normal division-level cadre, let alone a section-level cadre like him; when they deal with him, it will be as easy as stepping on an ant.

Furthermore, surrounding him like this not only does him little good but may even create a negative impact; yet he cannot refuse the good intentions of this lovely group of Common People.

He stepped forward two steps, raised his voice and shouted to everyone: 'Elders and folks, I know you come with pure goodwill, coming to thank me. But every place has its rules, and we cadres also have our own rules.'

'Since the Cultivation Organization needs me to cooperate and explain, I must do so. Moreover, this does not mean I won't return, or that I truly made a mistake; you must believe me on this.'

'Furthermore, the reason the county can bring you such changes, let you see hope, let you have enough food and clothing and earn money, is not because I, Su Yang, personally have great ability, nor because I, Su Yang, have given you so many benefits.'

'It's because our Party and the state's policies are good, because the leadership above keeps everyone in mind and constantly cares for everyone; I merely implemented and carried out the policies from above.'

'If you want to give thanks, thank the Party, thank the state, thank yourself for living in such a beautiful country. Now please make way for the Discipline Inspection Commission comrades and me to pass. After I finish cooperating with the investigation of all matters, I will definitely come back to see you all again.'

As he spoke, his eye sockets slightly reddened. On one hand, it was genuine heartfelt emotion; on the other, it strengthened his resolve to stay grounded and do practical things for the Common People, his belief and ideal. No matter how great the difficulties he faces in the future, he will never forget this mission and original aspiration.

Perhaps doing so within the System may not bring benefits, and could even lead to being sidelined, framed, or targeted; but the Common People will remember his goodness, and that alone is enough.

He even thought: if the former County Magistrate hadn't jumped off a building, if the former County Magistrate were still here, seeing this scene would he not feel ashamed and indignant?

Although he had said that, the Common People still lingered, unwilling to leave; likely someone had also told them the seriousness of this incident.

Su Yang had to say to Sun Chengjun beside him: 'Bureau Chief Sun, please help disperse the crowd. For the elderly, children, and those with mobility issues, use the bureau's vehicles to send them back.'

Seeing Su Yang's resolve, Chen Bo and Jiao Qiang then said to everyone: 'Please make way! County Magistrate Su knows your feelings, but he also has his own business to attend to. By crowding here, you only make it harder for him.'

'Please believe us; the policies that County Magistrate Su has already implemented, we will certainly continue to carry out, and we will keep today's hard-won situation going.'

At this moment, Zhang Lei also stepped forward and said: 'Everyone, disperse, everyone disperse! What County Magistrate Su needed to say has been said; you should all understand in your hearts. We cannot openly do this; it is opposing the government, and it's not good behavior for anyone.'

While saying this, he also gave wild eye signals to the person who had been shouting the loudest in the crowd just now. These people were the first batch of farming and breeding households; now they have a relatively good relationship with Zhang Lei, so they cannot be said to have been mobilized by Zhang Lei, but they can still understand some reasoning to some extent.

In view of this, they slowly made way. Su Yang raised his head, marched forward with chest out, while the Discipline Inspection Commission people, including the Supervision Room Director, all shrank their necks, fearing that if anyone in the crowd became furious, they might get a sickle to the back of the neck.

At this very moment, Zhang Jiangbo, standing in his own office, was watching this scene. Although his face turned cold, his heart was still somewhat moved.

'Position is position; it doesn't mean he is unmoved by this matter. He even muttered: "To be an official to this extent, even once would be worth it!" Unfortunately I cannot be like that, and I estimate I will never have such a scene in my lifetime.'

'As for you, Su Yang, although you have won the Common People's approval, in your official career you have suffered a utter defeat. I know the principle that outstanding trees attract wind, but why don't you understand?'

'Moreover, you are still so arrogant and full of sharp edges; with this many cadres going in this time, if you could actually return unharmed to the county to serve as Vice County Magistrate, I, the County Party Secretary, wouldn't even need to hold my post.'

After that, he made a phone call to Jingcheng.

After Su Yang got into the Discipline Inspection Commission's vehicle, several other cars followed it all the way. These people included investors who had come for investment promotion, as well as some cadres from the county, such as Xie Siyang among them.

While driving, he angrily made a phone call: 'Dad, why do good people not get good rewards? Those who wholeheartedly serve the Common People always encounter setbacks. What did Su Yang do wrong?'

'His starting point was entirely for the Common People, but are these people blind? Otherwise, think of a way; you're not unfamiliar with the people in the province.'

On the other end, Xie Yuanpeng said: 'My silly daughter, what power and connections Su Yang has behind him are beyond my comparison. Moreover, such a big move definitely isn't just superficial; otherwise it wouldn't merit the provincial Discipline Inspection Commission sending people down directly.'

Xie Siyang couldn't stand such talk, pouting and shouting: 'What kind of talk is this? This is refusing to save someone on the brink of death! His connections behind him are his business; whether you help or not is yours.'

'You once said that no matter how good a commercial investment is, it's not as good as investing in people; you even had me follow you all the way to Lieshan Xian and brought in so much investment. Now seeing that he might not even be able to become Vice County Magistrate, you remain unmoved? Otherwise I, the head of the Investment Promotion Office, would quit anyway, since working is meaningless.'