Chapter 733

Wen Qiren also said: "Su Yang, don't be obstinate and ignorant. You shouldn't even think that as a Vice County Magistrate you can stir up any trouble in the county; we were just giving you face earlier, not letting you suffer utter defeat—otherwise, do you think Lieshan Xian still has a place for you to stand?"

At this moment, Executive Vice County Magistrate Jin Hai also jumped out to accuse Su Yang: "Su Yang, have you been lying and deceiving people for so long that you've even deceived yourself? Paper can't wrap fire; lies will eventually be exposed."

"Before this, you've been relying on being a cadre sent from the province to mess around here. In reality, you know full well what your background and identity are; in front of so many people, I won't expose you directly."

"Your girlfriend has already gone to Jingcheng; I think your backer, at this point, doesn't even want to bother with you anymore—just be a good scapegoat. You really think your background and backer are your abilities, huh? You can leave today if you want, but you must bring Bai TieJun back."

After hearing these three people's words, Su Yang was shocked: Is this still a county division-level leading cadre? What's the difference between them and hooligans and ruffians? Even such hypocrites who tear off their masks are worse than those hooligans and ruffians. They nakedly extort Su Yang to release Bai TieJun, in exchange for the freedom of Su Yang and Liu Zixuan.

Su Yang actually laughed in extreme anger: "The world is vast, nothing strange; I never imagined I would work with people like you. Even working together, I never thought you would be so vile and shameless."

"Bai TieJun is being investigated elsewhere because he himself violated laws and discipline—not because you can use him as a bargaining chip. If you truly have that ability, then just let the Discipline Inspection Commission release him; what are you shouting wildly for here?"

"And you, Jin Hai—what kind of person are you? Don't you know your own weight? I never intended to target you; I just wanted to completely eradicate Geng Miao, this cancerous tumor, from Lieshan Xian, and give the Common People a clear and just world."

"But you keep using your shamelessness as a skill, again and again, taking the trust of the Party and the organization to shield criminals—don't blame me for turning against you. Who is responsible for the way things have developed in Lieshan Xian today? Don't you ever ask your own conscience?"

After these words were spoken, everyone's face, including Ye Xianggao's, fell; they knew exactly what they had done. But the situation has come to this—it's basically a life-or-death struggle, no longer any political maneuvering.

Ye Xianggao said directly: "The truth of the matter isn't for you to define. Lin Zhinan, as a criminal suspect, cannot be released without my order—no one is allowed to let him go. As for Sun Chengjun's issue, we will study and decide it when we hold the County Party Standing Committee meeting tomorrow morning. Now continue with your work."

After saying that, he turned and left, as if he had made up his mind about something.

The other leaders followed suit. As long as they held onto Liu Zixuan, they could pin this charge firmly on him, which would also facilitate their subsequent plans.

Lin Zhinan said with a false smile: "County Magistrate Su, I'm really sorry—you heard it too; right now this isn't something I can decide, and of course you can't just interfere. As the County Public Security Bureau, we still have to accept the leadership of the County Party Committee."

Su Yang said to Lin Zhinan: "I know what you're scheming, but I warn you: you wear a police uniform and bear the national emblem—you had better not know the law and break it. Otherwise, you know exactly what you'll face."

"At your level, you think you're someone great, but in reality you're just a frog in a well. That cloud up there will rain, and you'll never know it."

Immediately, he then said to Sun Chengjun: "Miss Liu can stay here, but you are personally responsible for guarding her—absolutely no mishaps allowed; otherwise, you might as well quit as Deputy Chief."

Finally, he said to Liu Zixuan: "Miss Liu, don't worry either—we live in a rule-of-law society; you should cooperate with their investigation. But once the investigation is clear, you can leave directly; I don't think it will take more than two or three hours."

Liu Zixuan nodded, understanding what Su Yang meant—at least on the surface she should cooperate with the investigation, and she will.

With Sun Chengjun present, I believe this bunch wouldn't dare openly harm her. She's already called her grandfather; he estimates it won't take more than two or three hours, at most an hour before someone comes to pick her up. After that, these wolves in sheep's clothing are waiting for a raging storm.

After Su Yang finished speaking and turned to leave, Sun Chengjun looked bewildered, thinking, "Could it really be that we have to leave them here?"

Although Ye Xianggao's tone was harsh just now, if Su Yang insisted on going his own way and insisted on taking them away, would Ye Xianggao really dare to have the police point guns at Su Yang?

That's obviously impossible. But Su Yang arranged it this way, so he couldn't say much more—he could only do what he was supposed to do.

As soon as Su Yang left, Lin Zhinan returned to his own office. He also knew that tonight was destined to be restless; he had to stay in the office to prevent anything from happening.

Although he also knew that Geng Miao wielded great power and Su Yang should not be able to contend with him, the Bai TieJun incident had sounded a warning for everyone—Su Yang was not so simple.

Even if this backer is the kind only a legendary sacrificial girlfriend could have, what if there are other connections behind him? He is Geng Miao's die-hard confidant, but that doesn't mean he lacks brains.

Su Yang came to Lieshan alone and stirred up such a commotion—how could there be no one behind him? Of course, what made him most uneasy was his own last remark; he truly didn't know which cloud up there would rain.

At this point, another Deputy Chief started to coax: "Chief Lin, why not use some tactics on this woman, pin the malicious injury charge on her—I don't believe she can still escape our grasp. As for Sun Chengjun, we can completely ignore him; he has no one backing him, we'll forcibly take Liu Zixuan to the interrogation room—what can he do?"

Others also nodded, indicating they wanted to make Liu Zixuan admit guilt right away to curry favor with Geng Miao.

This time, Lin Zhinan shook his head: "Whether it's General Geng or Secretary Ye, neither has said we must immediately make this woman admit guilt, so we don't need to take the initiative on this. Moreover, Sun Chengjun is a Deputy Chief—this guy is no pushover; he truly dares to draw his gun, so we shouldn't push him too hard. Let's wait until after the County Party Standing Committee meeting tomorrow morning to talk about it."

Just as Su Yang stepped out of the Public Security Bureau, he saw Hou Junlai's car parked nearby. He opened the door and got straight in.

Hou Junlai said: "How come you came out alone? That's not your style. Given your temperament, whether facing the County Party Standing Committee or the Municipal Party Committee, Miss Liu—whether she's guilty or not, and moreover a victim—you would definitely bring her out, unless you still have some plan?"