Chapter 584

The next day until noon, Su Yang received a call from Fang Jingwen: "Where are you? Why didn't you go to work this morning?"

Su Yang yawned and said, "Last night, the county Party Committee leaders said to let me go home first and wait for notice from the county Party Committee and county government leaders; if anything, they might discipline me, so why rush to work? Leaders, just tell me any instructions."

On the other end, Fang Jingwen said, "You're really calm this time, like nothing's wrong—did dragging me into this let you just lie flat? I'll tell you, you can't lie flat at all; let me briefly explain: according to the deputy secretary of the municipal Discipline Inspection Commission, Chang Kai, the mastermind behind this is Gao Da Liang."

"Regarding Gao Da Liang's situation, he has reported and exposed many things; the provincial Discipline Inspection Commission has filed a case and is interrogating him. Moreover, the provincial Discipline Inspection Commission has uncovered many matters about him in a day—allegedly illegal and disciplinary violations, he hasn't missed a single one. Basically, once he's taken in this time, he won't come out."

"But he keeps saying he was used as a pawn, that the person directing him was Tian Xiaofei. In fact, Tian Xiaofei is the nephew of Governor Zhao Xingbang; he denies everything, even pushing all the photo matters onto Gao Da Liang."

"From now on, this matter is basically not something we need to worry about, but considering your performance in daily work, the county Party Committee and county government have decided to suspend your position as Township Party Committee Secretary of Xiushui Xiang. At the same time, they approved the appointment of Deputy Township Head Xiang Donglai as township head; the county Party Committee Organization Department will announce this today. Until your matter is cleared up, all work will be presided over by Xiang Donglai. Do you have any opinions?"

Su Yang has encountered this kind of thing before; his heart is calm. Such things happen often within the system—many things clearly aren't your fault, and even when you shouldn't bear responsibility and yet perform excellently, the higher organization still has to weigh various factors; in the end, merit may turn into punishment, while those who do nothing can easily reach out and pluck the fruits of achievement.

"I have no opinions; I follow the organization's arrangements—I'm just a brick to be moved where needed. Comrade Xiang Donglai handles the township work, and I'm also reassured. The reason I haven't been immediately removed from office is likely because the new Party Committee Secretary hasn't been fully decided yet. Anyway, I still suggest using Li Hu for the position; I hope the county Party Committee and county government leaders will consider it comprehensively."

Fang Jingwen said, "You really don't ask for reasons; this time you actually did nothing wrong, do you know why your position was suspended? One reason is that Gao Da Liang was directly invited for tea this time, and Governor Zhao needs to save face, requiring a balance."

"Actually, there are many ways to balance things; it doesn't have to involve you. But this matter was raised by Vice Provincial Governor Huang; I suspect behind it is the intention of your esteemed father-in-law; otherwise, I think this responsibility would fall on our Secretary Zhou."

"Although it's called a suspension, it's practically the same as removal; you guessed right—once your township Party Committee Secretary successor is chosen, you can go about your business. What do you plan to do in the meantime? Where will you go?"

Su Yang didn't answer that question but instead asked, "Has the investigation turned up anything? Who exactly was secretly taking our photos behind the scenes? Was it publicity committee member Wang Qianqian? How have you dealt with this woman?"

Fang Jingwen said: "Looks like you know everything, indeed it was her scheming behind the scenes, so she was given a major demerit punishment, and finally might be transferred to the cultural center in the county as a clerk."

Su Yang let out an "oh", if the county didn't handle Wang Qianqian this time, he would also try to get rid of this bad apple; otherwise, on the future development road of Xiushui Xiang, such a woman would likely become a stumbling block.

Fang Jingwen continued: "Looks like you know your own situation; if you have anything else you want to arrange, say it in advance."

Su Yang thought for a moment, then said: "The Director of Police Station of Xiushui Xiang, Comrade Xiang Donglai, is not bad; he was already quite familiar with Bureau Chief Lan. He has taken root and contributed here for several years; if possible, let him work in the county."

Fang Jingwen said: "I didn't expect that, you've thought quite thoroughly; every time you leave a place you arrange a batch of people, but are you sure you'll be able to use all of them in the future? Alright, since you said that, I'll mention it to the comrades of the Organization Department."

"But I can't guarantee anything through me; after all, recent personnel adjustments in the county have been quite frequent. Moreover, we have to save face for other County Party Committee leaders; we can't keep adjusting personnel just for you. Alright, that's all I have to say. Anyway, things are already over; staying here idle is just idling, so why not grab a meal together sometime? You have nothing else to do."

Su Yang immediately said: "I have a lot on my plate, I'm busy; unlike you, a proper leader. Moreover, there are already enough misunderstandings; if we get together again, who knows what trouble might be stirred up."

"As long as Tian Xiaofei is still around, without Wang Tao and Gao Da Liang, there might still be other people popping up. Let's wait for the future; if there's an opportunity later, or when Uncle Fang is around, I'll go to your home to visit you."

Fang Jingwen scoffed: "Tsk, it's not like you're just thinking of clinging to my dad's leg; I've seen through people like you. This time, because of you, my reputation's been ruined too, and yet you don't even appreciate it."

Su Yang retorted: "Come on? It's clearly you who used me to completely topple Gao Da Liang, just to get rid of that person constantly targeting people in the county, so you could advance your political ambitions. Not even asking you for compensation for mental distress is already generous."

After saying that, he immediately hung up, not giving Fang Jingwen another chance to speak. Basically, it's now certain that his term as Township Party Committee Secretary is over, so he doesn't need to listen to Fang Jingwen anymore.

In other words, regarding what this leader and his direct superior say, he listens if he wants to and ignores if he doesn't. As for the earlier comment that Old Zhou didn't speak up for him this time, he doesn't take it to heart; at least he fully trusts Old Zhou and also fully trusts Zhou Ruohan. The reason for this is surely their arrangement, just that they didn't communicate with him, or rather, it's supposedly a balance.

As expected, he had just hung up the phone, preparing to go out for a stroll and grab a bite, when he received a call from an unknown number. Originally he didn't want to answer, but seeing that the location was the provincial capital, he then pressed the answer key.

"Is this Comrade Su Yang? I'm Lai Junchen; the leadership wants you to come to the provincial capital this afternoon."