Chapter 500: Bai Yutang, My Damn

This time not only Su Yang and Bureau Chief Lan had their eyes opened, even that Discipline Inspection Commission staff member had seen the world; he had encountered all sorts of officials and despicable tactics, yet still underestimated the treachery of human nature.

Xiushui Xiang really does produce talent!

First there was Cui Mingjiu, who dominated the region, proclaiming "I alone am supreme," then came Bai Yutang, Gao Haisheng and others with vicious hearts, using any means.

If they hadn't heard these two say it, they would never believe that people could be this dark.

Su Yang seemed to calm his inner turmoil a bit, then said, "Alright, since you say so, I'm relieved."

"But I'm worried about one thing: if, as you say, this matter later reaches Gao Haisheng, would he blame you behind the scenes?"

"Anyway, you two are watching each other, and it doesn't hurt for me to keep fanning the flames here."

Bai Yutang laughed heartily and said, "Deputy Director, you really overestimate that idiot's IQ; by the time he ends up serving a prison sentence, the chance is there, and if he actually goes in, he won't even know how he got in."

"If you want to be a good person or something, when he's being investigated hand him a line, say you have connections with the procuratorate, and when the procedure is initiated say a good word for him so he gets two years off."

"Then maybe he'll even be grateful."

"Oh, by the way, you probably don't know, he also has a wife who is extremely delicate; when Cui Mingjiu was around, Cui Mingjiu would from time to time go to sleep with her, and he didn't even know about it."

"And a few days ago, when his wife said she wanted to go to the county to get her hair done, I happened to be in the county as well; that night I also got a taste, and she truly was 'water‑spirit.'"

"If you're interested, we could take her to the city later; that woman appears proper in public but is actually quite promiscuous behind the scenes."

"I even asked her why she was willing to play along with us; she said it's mainly because Gao Haisheng is short and incompetent."

"If he ends up going in, I'd still have to 'take care' of his wife. Sigh, being a good person is quite a hassle for us." After saying that, he gave a lewd grin.

He said that probably to spill some of his own dirt, hoping to make Su Yang think they are now truly on the same front.

He thought his act of speaking normally in front of people and saying ghostly things behind their backs was slick, not realizing he's now strutting around naked in front of everyone.

"Fine, since that's the case, we'll do as you say. I have other matters, hanging up. I never get involved in this kind of thing, so don't drag me in." Su Yang said and promptly hung up.

He originally wanted Bai Yutang to say more, but didn't expect it would lead to such explosive topics.

He also heard that Gao Haisheng has a wife who is very delicate, but that 'delicate' only applies within Xiushui Xiang.

If you consider the whole Jingcheng county, it's nothing. Unexpectedly, his wife constantly sleeps with others—first with Cui Mingjiu, and after that, now it's about to be Bai Yutang again.

Pitiable Gao Haisheng, wearing a green hat for so many years, yet he knows nothing, and still serves as Cui Mingjiu's lackey every day.

This goddamn thing is about to explode!

As expected, Gao Haisheng, whose complexion was slightly pale after surgery, suddenly sat up, clenched his fist and roared, "Bai Yutang, I f*** your mother!"

Then his emotions surged, and he suddenly passed out.

This matter no one could bear. He originally thought they were comrades in the same trench, but never imagined, besides that, they were of the same ilk!

The atmosphere was a bit awkward and also funny. To reach this level as a person, it's truly as miserable as it gets.

"Lan, why don't we just do it like that, follow what was just said, keep this matter on hold for now, let Bai Yutang handle it first. People have already pointed out the work direction to me, I have to work hard."

"They clearly indicated that I should handle this poverty‑relief project, secure the poverty‑relief funds; if I don't get it done, how can they boast about my achievements when I take office?"

Lan laughed heartily and said, "These two are both clever; I've lived most of my life, and today I finally see the world."

"Honestly, if either of these two were placed in the Public Security Bureau, I might have gone home to farm long ago."

The two walked out of the ward, then said they needed to find the hospital director, giving special instructions.

Lan also ordered plainclothes police to guard the place 24 hours, forbidding anyone to approach.

After dinner at home that night, Su Yang suddenly recounted the day's events to Zhou Ruohan in full detail. Zhou Ruohan's mouth hung open, unable to close for a long while.

"What are you doing? Your mouth is so wide you could fit two quail eggs in it."

"Now you finally realize that the night is dark and the road slippery, society is complicated?"

"These two have made me redefine humanity."

Zhou Ruohan gave Su Yang a withering look and said, "What quail eggs? Can you speak properly?"

"Ah, right, if you insist on saying it that way, don't blame me for being blunt."

After that, she threw herself into Su Yang's arms; after all, dinner was over, time for entertainment.

"Hey, hey, I haven't finished my business yet, what are you doing?" Su Yang hurriedly said.

"Who told you to tease on purpose? Adults should take responsibility for their words and actions."

"Besides, your recent performance hasn't been good; if you don't work hard, I won't support you."

Zhou Ruohan's delicate voice made Su Yang truly unable to refuse, and he really needed her higher‑up help.

An hour later, Su Yang lit a cigarette, held the smoke ring and said, "Originally I wanted to push back those projects we discussed, wait until I officially take office to launch them, but now there's no time. If someone like Bai Yutang isn't removed, it's a betrayal of the Organization and the people."

"There's no time to wait, so I plan to see Uncle Huang tomorrow. First, to finalize this appointment; second, to go to the provincial tourism department to implement the project; third, to handle road‑repair matters at the Transport Department."

"These projects must proceed simultaneously, and I also need the county to allocate a special education fund for children who can't afford school."

At this moment Zhou Ruohan was completely absent‑minded, still reminiscing.

Su Yang repeated it, and she finally came back to herself: "Oh, about that, I called Uncle Huang today; he said the appointment will be issued tomorrow, and this time it bypasses the city, directly named by the Provincial Organization Department."

"So this is a mistake on Secretary Gao's side; I guess this time he'll take a big fall."

"As for the Transport Department and Tourism Department, you still need to go personally; of course, you must go to Uncle Huang as well."

"Even if there's nothing, you should still network more; the more you go, the closer you become. If you stay away too long, you grow distant."

"Even with my father's connections, you still have to move around; otherwise people think we're impolite and uncivilized."

Su Yang said, "Ah, that means another one or two days delayed? The countryside is full of endless matters; I really don't want to be held up outside."

"And the provincial department leaders really aren't people I can just meet instantly."

Zhou Ruohan suddenly smiled and said, "For the Tourism Department you still have to follow the rules, but for the Transport Department you can take shortcuts; see if they're willing to help you."