Chapter 645: The Art of Talking Is Good

Su Yang thought to himself: Finally, it's here; judging by today, this is Ming Yuexin's purpose.

"If higher authorities intervene, that's unavoidable, but we will definitely not let Geng Biao and his accomplices get away with their illegal crimes."

"As a government department, we must give the Common People an answer. I heard the comrades from the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau say they are implicated in a murder case. If we let a murderer go, what kind of leaders would we be? We might as well go home and farm."

Ming Yuexin's complexion visibly shifted a little; Su Yang's stance was far too resolute. She had originally thought that as long as she could leave a slight gap, she would smoothly climb up.

But now that the conversation had reached this point, she could only force herself to say, "To be frank, I have had business dealings with Geng Miao and we have a bit of rapport. He asked me to convey a message here, hoping you might be lenient."

"Regarding this Geng Biao matter, don't pursue it further on your side; as long as you let go, Geng Miao will settle the rest clearly and won't make things difficult for you."

Su Yang pretended to be very surprised as he looked at Ming Yuexin, and after a long pause said, "Boss Ming, you truly are low‑key! I was just thinking that if you were coming to invest, I would have to find a way to create a favorable business environment for you. If you and Geng Miao are old acquaintances, just tell him; you can cooperate, and there's no need to pull strings with me."

"As for the matter you mentioned, it doesn't hinge on whether I let go, because I don't directly intervene. The key is whether Geng Biao can cooperate with the Public Security Organs and fully confess his crimes. As long as he does so and it doesn't involve Shuanggou Grand Brewery, everything will be easy to discuss."

"If his offenses are linked to Shuanggou Grand Brewery, then no one can save him; the brewery will still have to be investigated. No matter what kind of star enterprise it is or what its history, merits and demerits must be weighed."

"Of course, I'm just stating my stance; in reality, Geng Miao's strength means this issue can be resolved without involving this humble Vice County Magistrate. If I recall correctly, right after work Geng Miao already invited the Secretary and the County Magistrate to dinner; I assume they've already settled it. Then eat, then drink."

Su Yang finished speaking, poured himself a glass of wine, raised his neck and drank it down.

Ming Yuexin, seeing this, opened the window and spoke plainly, "County Magistrate Su truly is youthful and vigorous. As you said, whether you agree or not doesn't matter, because Geng Miao can indeed resolve this matter easily by other means."

"What criminal past do you claim Geng Biao has? That's just someone framing him. In fact, although Geng Biao acts a bit eccentric, he still keeps within the law."

"Oh, by the way, I'm here essentially to befriend you. If you refuse, there's nothing I can do. Today Geng Biao has a leg injury; otherwise, I would have liked him to come and offer a toast to County Magistrate Su, so he knows exactly where he offended Su. Finally, let me say, on this land of Lieshan County, no one dares to offend Geng Miao."

Su Yang, hearing this, pretended to be greatly shocked: "Boss Ming, what are you saying? I don't quite understand; is this a threat or what? Didn't you say you and Geng Miao are business partners? This sounds like your relationship is deep."

"And isn't Geng Biao at Jincheng City People's Hospital? How could he appear in Lieshan County at this time, and the comrades from the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau still need to interrogate him regarding his matters."

"Oh, my brain really can't keep up; could you be here as a lobbyist for Geng Miao? My stance is also firm: from the perspective of a state official, such scum must be severely punished. Come, come, don't let these matters spoil our appetite."

"Let the matter be the matter, the person be the person; setting this aside, Boss Ming is still someone worth befriending. At least he acts straightforwardly, without roundabout tricks, and is relatively sincere."

"I hope that in the future we can interact more, exchange resources, since I will work here long‑term and you are also from this place. If possible, we should do our utmost to benefit the local Common People, rather than the usual exploitation and plundering."

Both are clever; with the conversation at this point, Su Yang stopped continuing, and regarding Ming Yuexin's identity, he saw no need to expose it directly.

At this moment Ming Yuexin said, "County Magistrate Su truly is exceptional, but I must add that Lieshan County's situation is far more complex than you imagine. Even if Geng Biao truly has issues, the Lieshan County leadership cannot handle it, and he may not even have any."

"Moreover, by now the Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau Sun Chengjun has been suspended, as you know, and the case is now handled by Public Security Bureau Director Lin Zhinan. Lin Zhinan's first move is to bring Geng Biao back quickly, so whatever you previously thought, your goal will not be realized."

"Is that so? Then perhaps we can make a bet, how about it? If Geng Biao truly manages to return today, then all the demands you just made, whether threats or even if you frame them as requests, I can agree to them."

"If Geng Biao doesn't come back, I won't make things hard for you; just tell Geng Miao, and he should properly spit out what needs spitting out and relinquish what should be relinquished."

"That might keep him safe, but if he thinks he knows a few people with some influence and continues to act recklessly and arrogantly in Lieshan County, I can make it clear that he will face retribution. Moreover, the period won't be long—at most a few months. Where he spends the rest of his life is entirely his own choice."

Ming Yuexin originally intended to completely tear off the mask, to mock Su Yang sarcastically and then turn away, but hearing this, she couldn't help but tremble, because she saw in Su Yang's eyes that certainty and resolve.

From the results she gathered in Huatian Town and Xiushui Xiang over the past few days, any matter Su Yang attempts to handle seems impossible to fail.

Moreover, every action Su Yang has taken previously faced huge resistance; it's not as simple as grassroots township connections they imagined. And judging by Su Yang's behavior, he likely already knew her identity, and the reason he didn't expose it publicly may have been to preserve some dignity.

The key is that Su Yang spoke so domineeringly; could he really have a backup plan? Yet she knows Geng Miao's methods—whether at Jincheng City People's Hospital or the provincial hospital, he can still bring people back.

Such matters are originally straightforward, and Lin Zhinan's side has already confirmed they will set out.