Chapter 639: with translation of chapter title

"Comrades, regarding this shooting incident, I simply cannot imagine; if it weren't for Comrade Lin Zhinan, Director of the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau, personally giving me this report, I would have thought someone was trying to tarnish the reputation of Lieshan County."

"On this land of Lieshan County, the common people obey the law, our law‑enforcement agencies uphold the law, yet a situation of knowing the law and breaking it like today has never occurred."

"If this had happened to an ordinary police officer, it would be understandable; lately it is quite clear that the officer lacked ability and sufficient response capability, and when faced with such a situation, perhaps out of timidity or panic, he therefore fired the gun there."

"But who fired the shot this time? It was our County Public Security Bureau Deputy Director Sun Chengjun, a comrade who is an experienced and capable outstanding police officer on our public security front."

"How could he make such a mistake? If such an error elsewhere still allowed a certain margin of tolerance, our County Party Committee leadership group would, in order to rescue the political life of a cadre, take appropriate remedial measures."

"But he fired the shot at the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery, and the person he wounded was the winery's security department head."

"Does he not know that the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery is a pillar of our county? Does he not know that 90% of our county's fiscal revenue comes from the winery's taxes?"

"Moreover, the person is a proper deputy‑section‑level cadre; you, a Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau, attacking our party cadre—what are you trying to do?"

"What kind of behavior is this? It is simply outrageous."

"Therefore, my personal suggestion is that for a cadre like Sun Chengjun, who has no principles or bottom line, measures should be taken and he should be severely punished."

"Moreover, he should become a negative example and teaching case for the entire county and city, to warn those who think that having a bit of power in their hand and a gun at their waist allows them to act arbitrarily."

"Directly remove Sun Chengjun from his post, and request that higher‑level public security, discipline inspection, and supervision departments form a joint investigation team to investigate. We must give the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery an explanation that can be justified."

"After Su Yang heard this, he couldn't help but sneer repeatedly in his mind; indeed, all the county cadres, even County Party Committee Secretary Ye Xianggao, just like Gao Hai, have become Geng Miao's front‑line pawns."

"He does not believe that Ye Xianggao is unaware of the true facts, and of course, regarding Sun Chengjun's claim that Geng Biao seized a gun and attacked police, he harbors at least a slight doubt."

"As for his own childhood friend, he is not unaware; on a daily basis he appears a gentle and refined man, showing no trace of malice or murderous aura, yet if he truly becomes angry, that fierce aura can instantly scare a person into collapsing on the ground."

"Crucially, he not only has courage, but also is very resourceful. Things that others cannot accomplish or find difficult may not pose the same problem for him."

【7】 "When he was assigned to the bureau by Zhao Jidong, why didn't he have others retrieve the hotel's surveillance footage, but instead sent Sun Chengjun? The reason lies in this."

Why didn't he have someone else fetch the hotel's surveillance? He had Sun Chengjun go instead; the reason is right here.

"Of course, we can ask Sun Chengjun about this later; talking with Sun Chengjun is not too early. Regardless of under what conditions Sun Chengjun fired the gun, Geng Biao's arrogance is well known to everyone."

"Even if Geng Biao were charged with the crime of brandishing a weapon to attack police, it would fit his character."

"If it were someone else, saying they brandished a weapon to attack police would likely be believed by any ordinary person."

"Moreover, at the standing committee meeting, a typical County Party Committee Secretary would not express a stance at the outset; instead, his trusted aide would first raise the issue and point out the viewpoint very clearly."

"Thus, others will understand roughly what the top leader means; if it comes from the top leader's trusted aide, they will continue to voice opinions in line with that viewpoint."

"If the top leader is very dominant and enjoys extremely high prestige within the County Party Committee standing committee, even if one or two people harbor discontent or intend to oppose, it would be of no avail."

"Basically that's how it works: go through a procedural step, and finally the top leader makes the decision; the matter is considered settled, and if others disagree, at most they can only keep silent."

"In Lieshan County, such matters originally did not require formal discussion at all, so Ye Xianggao set the tone from the start, also out of consideration for Su Yang's face as the newly appointed Vice County Magistrate."

"On one hand, he truly has not grasped Su Yang's background, nor can he gauge Su Yang's attitude."

"After all, Su Yang received a gift from Geng Miao, so it would be reasonable to assume he stands on Geng Miao's side."

"On the other hand, he also wants Su Yang to know that at the Lieshan County Party Committee and County Government meeting, only Ye Xianggao's voice is heard."

"If you have an idea, keep it to yourself; no one will act according to your idea. If you can't help but challenge, you will only bring disgrace upon yourself."

"When his words finished, County Party Committee Office Director Jin Junlai added: 'Yes, I think Secretary Ye's statement is absolutely correct—a Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau actually knows the law yet breaks it, publicly firing a gun at a person, and the target was the Twin Ditch Large Koji security team leader, a deputy‑section‑level cadre within our system. If this were done to a Common People, wouldn't they be shot dead on the spot? Someone like that is not a police officer at all—simply a bandit!'"

"He appeared extremely angry; after all, given the special nature of the County Party Committee Office Director's position, he must also be aligned with Ye Xianggao."

"'Secretary Ma, this is a matter of the political‑legal sector; you also share your view,' he said, then immediately addressed the Political and Legal Committee Secretary Ma Qiming sitting diagonally opposite him."

"Ma Qiming cleared his throat softly, glanced at Ye Xianggao, then at Su Yang, and then, unhurriedly, said: 'This matter is indeed shocking. Although I oversee the political‑legal sector, lately I have mainly been urging the courts and procuratorates to sort out some old cases.'"

"'Because the province is conducting spot checks recently, the Public Security Bureau has not devoted much effort, so I must make a self‑criticism to all comrades.'"

"'Regarding the punishment of Comrade Sun Chengjun that everyone just mentioned, I fundamentally agree, because the factual feedback we have now is that he fired a gun and injured a person from the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery.'"

"'Of course, this is the report we heard; in fact, what exactly happened on site still requires proof from both sides. Naturally, I am viewing this solely from the perspective of a political‑legal front staff member.'"

"After saying that, he lowered his head and began drinking tea, as if those words had not come from his mouth."

"Those present were slightly stunned upon hearing this; it was evident that the top leader Ye Xianggao had decided to deal with Sun Chengjun, and as the county's Political and Legal Committee Secretary, he should be the one to step forward and endorse and support the decision."

"Because comparatively, in this regard, he is a professional counterpart and a proper senior leader of the Public Security Bureau, which is fundamentally very different from Su Yang, who is a Vice County Magistrate with only a partial portfolio."

"He is a senior leader, whereas Su Yang merely has a partial charge; the so‑called partial charge essentially makes him a scapegoat."

"Why say that? Because any benefits or commendations go through the Political and Legal Committee; however, if something truly goes wrong, the business he oversees would require him to take responsibility."

"Although Su Yang also found it odd, he had no information or knowledge about Ma Qiming, yet he could understand this speech; it sounded firm and flag‑bearing, yet after circling around it amounted to saying nothing at all."

"In this setting, saying nothing is the greatest support for him; Wen Qiren's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but he did not speak, instead waiting for the next person to speak."