Chapter 351

This time, Ma Zhengyang hung up the phone with profuse thanks, then bounced off the bed in a few leaps, got dressed, and drove his car straight to Jincheng County.

On the way, he made several phone calls to leaders of relevant units in the city; he hadn't wasted his time in the city these past few years.

Sun Chengjun, meanwhile, kept Jiang da tou under control and sped all the way to the County Public Security Bureau.

Because Political Commissar Lan had already received Su Yang's call, he was waiting right at the entrance of the Public Security Bureau.

As soon as Jiang da tou arrived, he handed him directly to the Special Police Team and sternly ordered, "Interrogate him immediately. Ask him who exactly is behind him, directing him to maliciously damage the construction materials of Four Seas Biological Pharmaceutical. Furthermore, without my orders, no one is allowed to see him."

"Never mind, I'll go myself."

The Special Police Team Chief was surprised; such a stern order for the arrest of a village party secretary made him feel as if he were facing a formidable enemy.

Only then did Sun Chengjun have the opportunity to speak with Political Commissar Lan. "Political Commissar Lan, I have important work to report to you. When would it be convenient?"

"The matter is quite urgent."

Political Commissar Lan knew very well that Sun Chengjun was Su Yang's man. Even if Sun Chengjun hadn't said this, he would have invited Sun Chengjun to his office later to chat and build rapport.

Moreover, saying it just now was also a way for him to show his attitude to Su Yang—that he was handling this case personally.

But since Sun Chengjun had important work to report, he would accommodate him, so he said, "Good, let's go straight to my office."

After the two returned to the office, Political Commissar Lan smiled and said, "Director Sun, your work in Huatian Town over the past few days has been outstanding. In dealing with such matters, one must be decisive."

"Firing warning shots is the most effective method, even though in the mouths of some people, this is called creating conflict and standing in opposition to the people."

"But we are police. We maintain social order and uphold the law. No matter who violates the law or commits a crime, we must show our tough side to protect the safety of people's lives and property."

"So you have done very, very well. I have already planned to submit commendation materials for you to the County Organization Department, and I hope they will commend you again in the name of the Organization Department."

As soon as Political Commissar Lan started, he heaped praise on Sun Chengjun, which left Sun Chengjun feeling a bit dazed.

His actions didn't actually have a clear definition; it entirely depended on how others talked about it. But overall, his methods were indeed somewhat inappropriate, and under normal circumstances, he would still be held accountable.

He was just thanking the heavens that he hadn't been disciplined; how could he dare to take credit?

So he gave a sharp salute and said, "Thank you, Political Commissar Lan. I am unworthy of this credit."

Immediately after, he knew it was time to report this bombshell news to Political Commissar Lan. He said, "Political Commissar Lan, I heard news this morning that the County Organization Department might want to talk to you. You are going to be promoted; I congratulate you in advance."

"I don't know if Political Commissar Lan is free at noon. I would like to invite you to a meal. I have no other intentions; it is mainly to thank you for your help."

Why invite him to lunch? Because he knew that once the news from the Organization Department was announced, the number of people wanting to invite Political Commissar Lan to dinner would probably fill a reinforced company. By then, as a small police station director, he wouldn't have the chance even if he had the heart.

After all, with someone in the position of Public Security Bureau Chief, those coming to congratulate him wouldn't be ordinary people. At the very least, the directors of major bureaus would want to invite him to dinner, and there might even be vice county magistrates.

His rank was simply not high enough to be noticed, but lunch should be possible.

Most people invite others to dinner because dinner appears more formal.

Of course, for him, the meal was a small matter; expressing his sincerity was the point.

Political Commissar Lan said, "Is that so? There is no definite news yet, so don't spread rumors. As for lunch, there's no such thing as 'gracing me with your presence.' Since I sent you to take up your post last time, it seems you haven't returned to the county, so I should be the one inviting you to a meal."

"It's settled then. Let's go have a meal together."

In reality, Political Commissar Lan didn't even have the mood to eat at noon because he kept thinking about this matter. The closer it got to the critical moment, the more anxious he became.

He also understood that the reason Sun Chengjun knew these things was that Su Yang had told him.

On a certain level, Sun Chengjun was representing Su Yang at this moment. Rather than saying he was inviting Sun Chengjun to dinner, it was more like he was having dinner with Su Yang.

The relationships between people are always so subtle. Seemingly, the ranks are completely unequal, but if you consider it on a deeper level, he should be the one rushing to invite the other party.

Just as his voice fell, the phone on the desk rang. After he picked it up and listened to the other party speak for a few sentences, Sun Chengjun clearly saw the corners of Political Commissar Lan's mouth stretch to his ears.

He seized the opportunity and said, "Political Commissar Lan, is that the call from the Organization Department wanting to talk to you? That is truly wonderful news."

"I said it just now, and you didn't want to believe it. Now it's completely confirmed, isn't it?"

Political Commissar Lan said, "It's almost certain now. The people from the Organization Department are coming to talk to me this afternoon. According to their intentions, they might go through the process as soon as possible. I can't drink alcohol at lunch, so let's just have some tea."

Sun Chengjun naturally wouldn't object. For him, as long as he could have a meal with Political Commissar Lan, what they ate was not important at all.

In less than half an hour, the news had already spread throughout Jincheng County. Political Commissar Lan's phone rang incessantly, and he kept answering it.

Every call was a congratulation on his promotion, and naturally, there was no shortage of invitations to dinner. Political Commissar Lan temporarily declined them all. It wasn't that he didn't want to eat with these people or didn't want to give them face.

It was mainly because, before the Organization Department's document was officially issued, theoretically, there could still be changes. If he went around accepting dinner invitations now and a change occurred in the end, he would have nowhere to put his face.

After finishing a call, a Deputy Chief came in to report, "Political Commissar Lan, Jiang da tou has confessed. This matter is related to Qin Chuan."

"It was Qin Chuan who hinted that he should do this. The various disturbances before were also instigated by Qin Chuan behind the scenes. According to his confession, Qin Chuan did all this to provoke a mass incident, to get Mayor Su involved in a mass incident, and thus be punished by the Organization."

"To put it plainly, Qin Chuan wanted to use this matter to fix Mayor Su. Moreover, he also said that over the years, the cigarettes and alcohol he sent to Qin Chuan would fill at least a small truck. Besides these gifts, the money he sent back and forth totaled about 300,000. Should we have the Discipline Inspection Commission intervene now?"

Political Commissar Lan was shocked to hear this. He had previously learned from Su Yang that there was definitely a connection between Jiang da tou and Qin Chuan, and that Qin Chuan's shadow was behind this matter.

It was understandable that Jiang da tou would send gifts to Qin Chuan, but for a secretary of a poor village in a poor township to be able to send 300,000 to the Town Party Committee Secretary was simply an astronomical figure.

He had worked in the Public Security Bureau for so long and had handled many cases, but this was truly the first time he had seen a village party secretary capable of sending so much money.

Shocked as he was, he still made a reply quickly. "What is there to hesitate about? Notify the Discipline Inspection Commission immediately and let them intervene."

"After all, it involves a Town Party Committee Secretary, which exceeds our scope of duty. Forget it, I will go to see Secretary Fang at the Discipline Inspection Commission myself. I want to report this matter to Secretary Fang personally."