Chapter 606

Ming Yuexin said: "Even if we find out where his weak point is, what if he refuses to accept the challenge no matter what? This person can repeatedly offend colleagues, even send the people around him to prison, and still advance quickly; it's definitely not that simple."

"I preliminarily estimate that it's not just some leader backing him behind the scenes; I estimate even the current mayor, and even that Vice Provincial Governor Huang who openly favored you in the public eye, also supports him."

"Moreover, this Vice Provincial Governor Huang has a strong background; ordinary means won't work, and special means fear causing backlash by being too extreme. Shouldn't we have a systematic plan to target him? Moreover, I'm certain this person came with a mission; his goal is aimed at us."

"That hoarse, gloomy voice said: 'You really are my darling. Among my many lovers, the others only know how to be jealous; from me they just open their mouths to ask for money and gifts, can't do anything else, and even in bed they just mechanically grunt.'"

"But you're different; you can be called my capable assistant. As for how to deal with him, don't rush; have you forgotten my usual style? Or that saying: if soft doesn't work, go hard; if fists don't work, use knives."

"If it really comes to that, I don't care who's behind him; behind him is just an Executive Vice Governor, nothing to worry about. Moreover, the provincial situation may not be as stable as he thinks."

"Come back after you finish the investigation; you've been working hard lately, busy in Jingcheng. This way: next month I'll buy you an apartment in Jingcheng, making it convenient for you to operate there, and of course this is also a personal reward for you."

"For now, focus your energy here in our county; let's first arm-wrestle with this surnamed Su. Besides, you've been away so long I'm tired of those women; I still want to discuss life's mysteries with you."

"Ming Yuexin laughed on the other end, saying: 'Look at you—you can get whatever you want now, and with so many women you don't even lack me.'"

"They exchanged a few more flirtatious remarks before hanging up."

"At that moment, Su Yang, who was on his way to Jincheng City, received a call from Zhou Weiguo. He had been half-asleep, but upon seeing the number he immediately sat up straight and said, 'Uncle Zhou, hello.'"

"Zhou Weiguo immediately snapped: 'What Uncle Zhou? Who is your Uncle Zhou?'"

Su Yang's head buzzed: "It's over, does this Uncle Zhou have no tolerance at all? Do I have to address him by his title on the phone?" He hadn't figured it out yet when he heard Zhou Weiguo continue: "I'm almost a grandfather, and you still call me Uncle Zhou—who are you looking down on?"

Su Yang then realized, hurriedly saying: "Dad, sorry, I was just thinking about work, my mind didn't catch up."

That said, Comrade Su Yang's mind has been quite sharp lately. Besides, given the situation, he actually should have changed his address earlier.

Logically, he should have changed his address when he last met the parents at their house, after all their so-called visit and engagement were almost the same, everything had been settled, and they would proceed directly to marriage; moreover, this father-in-law is no ordinary father-in-law.

Zhou Weiguo hearing that "Dad", his tone softened considerably, only hearing him say: "Su Yang, I know you're under some work pressure lately; it's good to plan ahead for the upcoming post, so you won't be flustered when you take office."

I called you to give you a few reminders. I actually wanted to tell you these days ago, but I was afraid Ruo Han would hear and worry about you, so I deliberately chose this time.

The situation in Lieshan Xian, you may have made a mental estimate, but in fact it's far more complex and severe than you estimated; the people involved behind it may have far greater influence than you imagine, and their rank is also higher than you thought.

That Geng Miao, behind his back people call him the 'Four-Haves Local Tyrant'—meaning he has money, power, women, and arms. The first three are easy to understand; his 'having arms' is not an exaggeration, he really does.

He has over two hundred armed security personnel, and these weapons are legal, because at the time his pretense was to protect the distillery facilities; the public security systems in the county and even the city had already been co-opted and corrupted by him, so they approved his request without hesitation and issued the weapons.

Besides the standard-issue firearms, they also have some homemade double-barreled hunting rifles and the like. Moreover, he personally carries a pistol; when he's in a good mood he'll fire two shots in public, when he's in a bad mood he'll also fire shots in public. Even during meetings he'll place the gun directly on the table, and those who disagree with him dare not speak up.

That distillery was originally a state-owned enterprise, but now he's turned it into a one-man rule, a family fiefdom, impenetrable. From the standpoint of a state official, I definitely want you to take the post, hoping you can eradicate this tumor for the Cultivation Organization and the Common People.

But from the parents' perspective, I'm very reluctant to let you take this post; that's why, after your Uncle Huang proposed it, I've never let you go, repeatedly deliberating for two or three months, and the root of the problem lies here.

Although Geng Miao claims not to be a gangster organization, in reality he's darker and more vicious than any gang. When you go, you must be extremely cautious and deliberate; under no circumstances should you confront him head-on. You must remember what I've said.

Because I too have been at your age, the more I encounter such things, the less I believe in superstition, the more I want to roll up my sleeves and clash with them. But you must always remember, you are not alone now; you are a family of three, and no loss is allowed.

Although eradicating this tumor is urgent, protecting your own safety is equally paramount. If you truly encounter any problems or obstacles, call me anytime.

Although I'm not in Ganzhou Sheng, I still have some old colleagues there; even in Jinzhou, someone can assist you. If needed, you can go find Deputy Municipal Party Committee Secretary Wang Huai-zhong.

He is truly a father who worries himself sick; if he were now in Ganzhou Sheng, all the problems would cease to be problems.

But although he has now been promoted to Jiangnan, his status is incomparable to before in Ganzhou Sheng; yet Within the System it's like this: even if you're promoted, once you leave, your influence will still decline.

To put it bluntly, even if he were still serving as Executive Vice Governor in Ganzhou Sheng, as soon as word got out to Lieshan Xian that Su Yang is Zhou Weiguo's son-in-law, whether it's the Local Tyrant of Lieshan Xian or those officials co-opted and corrupted, not even giving them ten courages would they dare to harm a hair of Su Yang.

But he has now arrived in Jiangnan Province and even become the head of the Provincial Government—a position that provincial-ministerial level cadres across the province aspire to; yet those people in Lieshan Xian wouldn't care, and if really pushed to the edge, they'd say 'let's deal with Su Yang' and deal with Su Yang. That's why he specially called to give Su Yang these instructions.

Su Yang felt deeply moved inside; someone at that level has countless big and small matters each day, yet he truly worries about him as if he were his own son. He said: "Thank you, Dad, I know what to do; I won't let you down, nor will I let Ruo Han and them worry."