Chapter 649: with translation of chapter title

Ming Yuexin said, "What's so hard about arranging those few people? Don't they have families? Parents, wives, children—if they don't listen, we can make their families disappear at any time."

"If we give them money when they obey, I don't believe we can't handle this."

"If Su Yang heard these words, he might be shocked speechless; I originally thought such remarks that treat human lives as nothing would only come from the mouths of people like Geng Miao and Geng Biao."

"But I never expected that these words would actually come from Ming Yuexin."

"What does 'disappear' mean? It means killing to silence."

Geng Miao said, "I haven't not considered this, but now we're in the spotlight; if you really act against their families, you'll likely give others a handle to hold."

"Moreover, some problems we must solve at the root; I've found out why these families dare to file complaints again—behind them is that old bastard Tong Guohua pulling strings."

"He has a young son who recently lost tens of thousands playing cards with Geng Hu."

"Just now I heard he borrowed another 100,000 from Geng Hu; once he gets that money, he'll never be able to repay it."

"If he wants to keep causing trouble through words, we'll eliminate his family members one by one."

"Furthermore, we won't act directly; we'll force him into a desperate situation."

"This old bastard is becoming more and more troublesome; earlier when he kept reporting, I didn't take it seriously, anyway I've already smoothed over relations in the province."

"I never expected the newly arrived Vice Provincial Governor Huang to pay such close attention to this matter, which led to Su Yang being sent here afterward."

"Also, while withholding wages, we shut down all the winery's production lines, sending those several thousand people to seek Su Yang."

"Furthermore, besides the winery, all related enterprises have gone on strike."

"I want to make it so the common people of Lieshan County can't buy daily necessities or get transportation; I want the whole county paralyzed."

Ming Yuexin's heart jumped—Geng Miao has pulled out his killer move.

But such a killer move is a double-edged sword; it could defeat Su Yang in one blow, leaving him unable to stand in Lieshan County, yet there's also a chance that this entire strike will provoke dissatisfaction from superiors and high-level leaders.

Consequently, it would increase repression against them.

However, Geng Miao is overbearing; any decision he makes allows no opposition.

After Sun Chengjun returned, he immediately sought out Su Yang.

Sun Chengjun said, "County Magistrate Su, what should we do now?"

"Although he's currently in the city hospital and can't return, and after media exposure, this statement seems unfavorable for Geng Miao and them."

"But the hype over such exposure fades quickly; if we don't take measures now, they'll eventually find a way to respond."

"What's most troubling is that Lin Zhinan has directly taken this case; I no longer have the authority to try it, meaning I actually can't see Geng Biao."

"That would leave me feeling very passive."

Su Yang said, "It doesn't matter; I'll apply to have police from other prefectures conduct the trial elsewhere."

"You just need to go to the Shuanggou Town Paichusuo, find those three people, get them to talk—then anything can be said."

"Trying to get the information directly from Geng Biao would probably be difficult."

Sun Chengjun was shocked at that moment: "You said you're preparing to apply for an external trial? Can that work?"

"Besides, it doesn't really comply with regulations."

Su Yang said, "Regulations are rigid, people are flexible; besides, the key isn't how many regulations there are but who does it—if I apply, I'll certainly succeed."

"Besides, I should be able to formally intervene by tomorrow afternoon."

"Actually, I already made the call before you came in."

"However, Geng Miao probably isn't that easy to deal with; today he tried various ways to win me over, but I refused them all, so he's likely furious now."

"Regardless, we'll meet force with force, water with earth; I don't believe we can't handle these scum."

"If we take down Geng Biao, it's equivalent to tearing open a hole in their interior; afterward things will be much easier."

"Let me tell you a joke: they tried to win me over today, even offering money and a house, plus letting me become County Magistrate within a year."

"You say such a good thing—I almost couldn't resist accepting it; how many people struggle their whole lives and still can't reach a section-chief level?"

"They can get a division-level post, even County Magistrate, just by opening their mouths—this Geng Biao's influence is truly formidable."

"By the way, about your shooting incident, tell me the truth—what exactly happened?"

"I really don't believe Geng Biao would dare rush up to grab a gun unless he's out of his mind."

Sun Chengjun said, "You've guessed all that; what else could I say? Actually, in that situation, if I hadn't fired decisively, I couldn't have subdued these people."

"And you know, with so many people, I only hit Geng Biao and nobody else—this also counts as venting anger for the common folk he oppressed."

"The gun-snatching incident didn't exist, but he really pressed his gun against me; then I casually felt my gun, and naturally fired."

"I'll write a report on this, and the gun will be sent for appraisal."

"In this regard, we're in the right, unafraid, letting them grasp at any handle."

"Just that my shot was a bit off, directly breaking his leg—that would have been perfect."

Su Yang chuckled, "I didn't notice—you're getting more and more ruthless, truly living up to your saying that when facing unarmed commoners, you're really hard to deal with."

"But when facing these vicious, gang-affiliated thugs, you're completely at ease."

"Here's the plan: tomorrow you go to the Shuanggou Town Paichusuo for those three people; I expect getting them to talk won't be easy, but do your best."

"I'll prepare to withstand greater firepower on my end."

The next morning, Su Yang just arrived at the County Government for work when he saw the streets crowded with people, thick as can be.

Not even taxis or buses were visible, which made him suspicious.

Upon reaching the County Government gate and seeing crowds everywhere, he wondered, 'Don't these people go to work?'

If they're not working, fine—but why come to the County Government?

At that moment, someone in the crowd shouted, 'Let Su Yang come out!'

We want an explanation!

We want to eat, we want to go to work, we want to work!

Exactly, Lieshan County was fine, but it's been stirred up by this meddling busybody!

"If we don't get an explanation today, we're not leaving!"

"Although it sounds a bit off, how did they come straight for him?"

"However, he's never been someone who fears trouble; he pushed through the crowd and shouted: 'I'm Su Yang, what do you want to say to me?'"

'"What on earth happened? Just standing here shouting nonsense won't solve the problem."'

'"Pick a few representatives to come with me to the office to talk!"'