Chapter 579

At this moment, Gao Fujun felt his face burning. After all, he was the one who led the team down here; even if Chang Kai jumped out himself and got slapped in the face, he was still the highest‑ranking among them.

But he could reach this position only after experiences far beyond what someone like Chang Kai could ever have.

He immediately turned his gaze to Su Yang. Su Yang saw that the commotion had pretty much died down; after all, the respect that was due still needed to be given.

"Comrades! Since the leaders have said this, we should obey the orders of our superiors; everyone, go to the conference room first, listen to the leaders' arrangements, and actively cooperate where needed!"

Upon Su Yang's words, the crowd, led by Li Xiangdong, rushed into the conference room.

But from start to finish, Xie Siyang and Gao Peixia never came out, because they both belong to the Poverty Alleviation Office, whose staffing is not part of the township government.

Even if they didn't go, it would be fine, since Chang Kai had just said the meeting was for township government staff, which does not include them.

After everyone entered the conference room, Chang Kai, eager to claim credit, said to Gao Fujun: "Secretary Gao, I think we should just get started? The provincial and municipal sides are both in a hurry—what do you think…"

Gao Fujun replied: "Sure, let's begin; you'll be in charge."

He also wanted to see what tactics Chang Kai could pull out, and how Su Yang would respond under such intense pressure.

Anyway, he was present, and the overall situation was firmly under his control; if any sign unfavorable to Su Yang appeared, he could call a halt at any moment.

As for Chang Kai, let him jump around here for now; I just hope his own rear is clean, so that he won't be left with nothing when Su Yang strikes back.

After receiving that affirmation, Chang Kai's aura surged noticeably, giving him the feeling of a dog leaning on its master's might.

"In that case, let one comrade each from the county, municipal, and provincial Discipline Inspection Commissions go to the neighboring office and question every cadre there one by one, making sure they reveal the true situation! The rest of you stay here, listen to our investigation on the spot, and take this as a warning—this is a rare opportunity; I hope you face it correctly and put yourselves in the proper place."

This move is hardly not vicious. Usually, when the Discipline Inspection Commission investigates, they summon the person to their office for questioning, and while there may be two or three staff members present, only the interviewee is questioned.

No matter what issues are confessed, they won't immediately spread to others' ears; at least for now, in this moment, one's dignity can still be preserved.

But Chang Kai had no intention of giving Su Yang even a shred of face; he planned to humiliate Su Yang utterly in front of everyone.

Because he clearly understood that, given today's show of force, it would be impossible to single out Su Yang for special treatment, so this was also a way to torment him.

Yet the crowd paid him no heed, instead turning their gazes in unison toward Gao Fujun, which was another invisible slap to Chang Kai's face.

Gao Fujun gave a slight nod and said: "Then go ahead; questioning the township cadres one by one is also necessary, and it will help us grasp the situation better."

Only then did the people exchange glances, and a few stood up and left.

As they were about to leave, someone said: "Have the deputy chief in charge of work arrange for them to come one by one."

Li Xiangdong stood up and replied: "Leaders, I am the deputy chief in charge of work at Xiushui Xiang, and I will be the first to undergo questioning."

Saying that, he followed the Discipline Inspection Commission staff out; he didn't know what attitude the commission had this time, so he wanted to test the waters to send a signal to those who would come later.

Comrade Su Yang, we have come this time to verify one matter; I hope you will be frank, not oppose the Cultivation Organization, and not harbor any lucky thoughts.

"I ask you: when did you and Comrade Fang Jingwen begin this improper relationship? How many times have you been together, and where exactly? State the time, place, and frequency clearly! Moreover, in your power‑for‑sex dealings, what benefits did she promise you? Which position were you to be promoted to? Which specific deputy‑division‑level post?"

Chang Kai opened with a bombshell, and he didn't leave any face at all.

This is excessive; even those who are themselves Discipline Inspection Commission staff felt it was improper, since case work should proceed step by step, and they had basically set the tone upon arrival—mainly to clarify the situation, not to condemn people right off the bat.

Su Yang, on the other hand, appeared extremely calm, as if showing no strong emotional swings at all.

He countered: "Leader, you should speak responsibly, with evidence; don't just open your mouth here to spread rumors, defame, and slander. You claim we have an improper relationship—I ask you, what circumstances qualify as an improper relationship?"

"If you don't know, let me explain: the so‑called improper relationship refers to a situation where at least one of the two parties is married and the marriage is ongoing; only then does it constitute what you call an improper relationship. What is my situation? What is Comrade Fang Jingwen's situation? Don't you know?"

"You haven't even investigated these points clearly, yet you slap a label on me right away—is that appropriate? Although I fully support the Discipline Inspection Commission's work and want to clear my name, I will absolutely not accept such baseless slander and rumor‑mongering!"

"Furthermore, if you insist that we have such a so‑called relationship, and even claim, as you did, that it happened several times at certain times and places, then please produce the relevant evidence; otherwise, you are just fabricating facts out of thin air! Listen carefully: you say it happened how many times, and where? I ask you to show the evidence! Otherwise, while you have your duties, I can also defend my personal rights under the law."

This series of questions truly left Chang Kai speechless, for he had never faced such an aggressive party before.

"You're twisting logic! You're disregarding the law! You're confusing the issue! I'm the one asking you questions, not the other way around! Answer my questions, stop your nonsense! If I had solid evidence, would I still need you to explain?"

Su Yang said: "Without evidence, your words are merely insult and slander; slandering me is one thing, but you cannot drag County Magistrate Fang into this! She is a female comrade—how could you humiliate her like that?"

"If we follow your logic, I could also say you have ten wives and fifty illegitimate children, then demand you produce evidence, claim I have it, but simply refuse to show it—wouldn't that be pure hooliganism?"