Chapter 730: with translation of chapter title

Compared with the earlier few, Old Zhou is exceptionally kind and approachable. After all, it's still the father-in-law who feels sympathy.

He said: "I already know about Liu Zixuan's matter just now; this matter has spread throughout Jingcheng, and everyone from all sides already knows it. For your Lieshan County, this is absolutely not a good thing."

No matter what achievements Lieshan County has made before, this time it will be wiped out with a single stroke. As soon as you arrive, you'll be in line for punishment—this is an undeserved disaster.

Why do I say this? I believe you can figure it out yourself. The public security situation in Lieshan County is so bad that the entire County Party Committee leadership cannot escape responsibility, and since you directly oversee the Public Security Bureau, when responsibility is pursued, aside from the top County Party Committee leaders receiving the heaviest punishment, you will be next.

Of course, there will certainly be others trying to profit from the chaos and take a shot at you. But no matter what, as long as I'm here, even if they want to act against you, they'll have to think twice.

Liu Zhengyang's previous defeat in Lancheng had already left him seething with anger. Last month he just took up a new post, and it's a company highly valued by national leaders, its worth comparable to that of an Executive Vice Governor in charge of the economy.

Think about it—he will definitely vent this anger this time. Last time in Lancheng, although some people were dealt with, considering the need for balance across the board, some were left untouched. I believe this time someone will surely step forward to take responsibility.

Once someone is held responsible, he will surely vent his anger downward—this has always been the case. This time the Organization Department and the Discipline Inspection Commission may join forces; not just Lieshan County, but the entire Ganzhou Sheng could face thunderous wrath.

But all of the above is not the point I want to make; the point is what I told you before—Geng Miao and his people have guns. If driven to desperation, they will certainly lash out like a cornered dog.

Whether it's the higher-ups or Liu Zixuan, even if you gave them more courage, they wouldn't dare act, but they will definitely cause you trouble. Because it was your arrival in Lieshan County that tore open a breach, leading to all these events. This rabble of lower‑level elements just wants to be ruthless, treating neither their own lives nor others' lives as anything.

Everyone in Jingcheng's circles already knows this matter; I estimate the Ganzhou provincial leadership will find out within a few hours at most, which means Geng Miao and his group will also know.

Once Geng Miao and his people learn of this, they will surely move against you; you must protect yourself. I think you should do this: forget about Lieshan County affairs, buy a plane ticket tomorrow morning and fly straight back to Jingcheng.

When the time comes, tell your County Party Committee leaders that Ruo Han's side needs someone to accompany her for an inspection. Let them deal with the rest; although punishment is unavoidable, it's still far better than staying in Lieshan County.

Su Yang felt deeply moved in his heart. If he truly held the top position in the government of a major economic province, Zhou Weiguo would not let him evade responsibility. As a cadre of the County Party Committee and County Government, having encountered such a problem, he ought to step forward and bear the brunt. But Old Zhou is treating him entirely as his son‑in‑law, which has nothing to do with these systemic matters.

But can he do that? He cannot. If he actually slunk back like that, he would despise himself. When he first came, what did he say to Zhou Lao and to Qiao Lao? What did he tell Vice Governor Huang? In the end he just patted his butt and ran away—so how will he conduct himself as a person? How will he handle affairs?

He said: "Dad, the more critical the moment, the less I can leave. Everything happened because of me; if it weren't for me, Liu Zixuan wouldn't have come to Lieshan County, and none of this would have occurred. Moreover, I have anticipated what might happen next."

You also know that our entire County Party Committee and County Government team is utterly corrupt; if a leadership team or inspection group came down to investigate, not a single person could explain the true situation. Furthermore, I am a Party member, a cadre cultivated by the Cultivation Organization, and I cannot shrink from battle. No matter what, I am a vice‑county‑level cadre; facing such social scum, to retreat without fighting would become a lifelong disgrace for me.

Zhou Weiguo sighed and said: "I knew you would say that; even knowing that, I can't dissuade you, but you must consider Ruo Han and the child, allowing no slip whatsoever."

Su Yang nodded solemnly and said: "Before I came, Zhou Tong recommended one of his comrades to me, who is now in the Jinzhou Armed Police detachment. If a critical moment truly arrives, I will certainly seek his help. Prior to this, I have already visited Secretary Wang; if assistance is needed, I believe he will also agree to mobilize."

Su Yang's reason for saying this is to put Zhou Weiguo at ease. Of course, this is not meant to reassure Old Zhou; he feels it is necessary. If Geng Miao truly resorts to desperate measures and the Public Security Bureau personnel here cannot be mobilized, then the Armed Police detachment in the city would be the best option. However, the Armed Police detachment cannot act on its own; it needs approval from the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

Zhou Weiguo said: "Good, as long as you have this plan, that's fine. I will give Wang Huai Zhong another reminder; he will surely give full support. The people involved behind this matter will certainly not be few, especially those in the city."

While Su Yang and Liu Zixuan were taking statements over there, Tian Xiaofei, who had just finished a high‑intensity session on the bed, suddenly received a phone call.

When answering the call, he had been lazily leaning against the headboard smoking, his face still bearing that distinctive look of aftertaste. After hanging up, his entire complexion changed, losing the earlier languid and relaxed air. Upon getting up, he quickly put on his clothes.

Ming Yuexing noticed Tian Xiaofei's reaction, he struggled to sit up and asked: "Young Master Tian, what happened?"

Why ask like that? It's not solely because Tian Xiaofei's expression changed unusually. Since she stayed behind, she has never left this room, and even her meals are brought in by Tian Xiaofei.

If it weren't for this sudden phone call, she wouldn't even know whether, continuing like this, she could still stand up and walk normally.

At this moment Tian Xiaofei's heart was in turmoil, but what kind of person is he? His eyes shifted and he said: "If it weren't for my older cousin reminding me just now, I would have forgotten—my grandfather's birthday is tomorrow."

Logically, we juniors should be heading home tonight, and even those working away with proper jobs must return. Yet I had a good time and completely forgot about this. It's all because you're too tempting…

You have no idea how strictly our large clan is managed; if I'm not back home by 8 a. m. tomorrow, I might never be able to leave the house for the rest of my life. To be honest, I really can't bear to part with you—I had originally planned to linger with you for another month.