Chapter 499

Su Yang blurted, "What

He really broadened his knowledge again.

Gao Haisheng glanced at Su Yang, thinking to himself: Anyway, these words weren't spoken by me, don't take it out on me. Every grievance has its source, every debt its debtor; when the time comes, go settle the score with Bai Yutang.

However, regarding Su Yang living off a woman's money, he still somewhat doubtful, because no matter how he looks, he doesn't think Zhou Ruohan, County Magistrate Zhou, and Fang Jingwen and Secretary Fang would like that.

Moreover, judging by the looks of Zhou Ruohan and Fang Jingwen, it's likely they rose to such a prominent position by becoming mistresses or lovers of the higher-ups.

Only those forty or fifty-year-old old women would like a twenty-something young guy.

After hanging up, Gao Haisheng said with an embarrassed and angry face: "Director Su, listen, listen! What kind of person is Bai Yutang, damn? Inverting right and wrong, stirring up trouble—not only trying to use me, but also trying to harm you; he's simply not human!"

"You must uphold justice for me, and also seek an explanation for yourself. In the city, he might really know some bigwigs who have a say."

Su Yang didn't speak, just his gaze remained icy. Bureau Chief Lan said, "Shut up," then somewhat embarrassedly said: "Director Su, what should we do now?"

Su Yang said: "If that's the case, then follow what he said—on your side, don't immediately launch the investigation procedure; suppress this matter for now."

"Have someone guard Gao Haisheng's side starting now for 24 hours, confiscate his communication devices, and don't allow any visitors. Also inform the Hospital side: say Gao Haisheng's condition suddenly worsened and he has been admitted to the intensive care unit."

"Isn't he trying to use me to get some evidence for him? Then I want to hear what he has to say, or see how outrageous his connections and background are. Someone like this scum, this worm, could actually become Township Party Committee Secretary?"

Bureau Chief Lan nodded repeatedly: "Good, good, good, I'll do as you say!" At the same time, he gave Gao Haisheng a hard stare, thinking to himself: "You damn well want to drag Bai Yutang down, that's fine, but you people are damn shameless!"

Is Su Yang living off a woman's money? He and Mr. Zhou are a proper boyfriend and girlfriend; they'll be officially married in a few days! Saying he's living off a woman's money—are you trying to get yourself killed too slowly?

It's fortunate that this is in the Hospital, and fortunate that the people standing here are those with leadership positions; if it were in the interrogation room, the surveillance would already have been turned off by now.

Before he could utter a couple of polite remarks to ease the awkward atmosphere, Su Yang's phone rang.

Su Yang glanced at it; it was Bai Yutang calling, and he likewise pressed the speakerphone button.

"Lao Bai, what's up? How's the township? Have you blocked the news?"

Bai Yutang said: "Director Su, rest assured, in the township I've already issued orders: whoever dares to leak this matter, I'll kick them out of our Xiushui Xiang."

"Gao Haisheng's phone there hasn't gotten through—what's the situation? Is there any danger to his life? We need to grasp his condition promptly; otherwise, if his wife and kids come looking, we won't be able to explain. Moreover, this incident is ultimately our own people who injured him; if it gets blown up, it really won't look good."

Su Yang snorted coldly inside, then said: "Oh, I'm outside the Hospital; I heard the situation isn't too serious, probably no threat to his life. As long as you suppress public opinion in the township, that's enough; if there's nothing else, I'll hang up first."

Bai Yutang said: "Director Su, don't hang up yet, I haven't finished. Although I've suppressed this in the township, it's inevitable that some well-meaning people will find a loophole."

"Because this happened on Xiushui Mountain, several members of the Forest Ranger Team know about it, especially Li Meng—I see he has a grudge against you. I've warned him a bit, but I'm still afraid he'll spill the beans; once it gets out, it'll be very detrimental to you. I have a suggestion—just saying this—you should consider it."

"If you really let this matter leak out, it will definitely attract the attention of the county or city leadership."

"And given what he says, it will definitely be that you shot and injured him; he might even claim you deliberately shot him, which is a very serious matter. Moreover, you're at this critical juncture—you absolutely cannot have such a problem; I'm also anxious about it."

Su Yang asked: "According to what you say, what should I do? Li Meng indeed has some opinions about me, because you know about the Huatian Town incident—although he wasn't directly assigned by me to be a forest ranger here, he still has a direct connection to me."

Bai Yutang said: "I think we need to remedy this before it gets leaked. You and I both know that once such a thing spreads, it's hard to fix, but if you act ahead of time, dealing with it afterward might be easier to face."

"You know the situation in our Xiushui Xiang, so I think, since you have connections in the county, why not strive for it—can we get this road approved for construction? Then likewise, get the development of Xiushui Mountain approved in Jincheng City and other units as well."

"At the same time, launch one or two poverty alleviation projects and pull out some poverty alleviation funds. That way, even if Li Meng exposes this, you'll have these efforts to your credit, and I think the county leadership might take them into consideration."

"Even if the County Party Committee leadership cold-bloodedly ignores your efforts, I'll then organize the Common People of our Xiushui Xiang to go to the county to petition, no matter what, to save you from the negative impact of this incident. What do you think?"

Su Yang said: "Oh, then I really thank you! I originally didn't think the matter was this complicated, and of course I also underestimated the wickedness of human nature; people like you, out of revenge against me, might invert right and wrong and stir up trouble."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yutang silently thought: "Really, a youngster—getting flustered so quickly? Still, it's up to me!"

He seized the moment to say: "This shouldn't be delayed; you're right in the county now, so get started on these things right away—hopefully you'll have some clues within two or three days. As for your people, we'll find others to work on them, temporarily keeping him under control."

"Also, regarding Gao Haisheng's side, if the opportunity arises, I'll go and work on him too. This person appears honest and simple on the surface, but actually harbors a lot of deceit. He already held a grudge against you, and with this incident, he might start spouting nonsense there, which would also be detrimental to you."

"In short, we must now eliminate all factors detrimental to you, and at the same time, through these concrete actions, completely turn this situation around."

After listening, Su Yang asked: "What about Gao Haisheng? He already holds a grudge against you; if he starts biting me again this time, then..."

Before Su Yang could finish, Bai Yutang said: "In my view, such a person is no longer fit to remain within the System."

"As long as you can settle what I just said, we can completely frame it as him seeking revenge against you, running up to the mountain to do all sorts of shady things, and then directly dismiss him from public office."

"Furthermore, I still have some materials on his embezzlement, bribery, and illegal misconduct; at that point I'll hand them all over to the Discipline Inspection Commission, and after that we won't need to worry about this matter."