Chapter 740

But he forgot what kind of occasion this was—not a setting for praising Lei Feng, but a large-scale interrogation scene.

Secretary Yue's face darkened as he said, "You are the Public Security Bureau chief—you don't even know the whole situation of the case, so what are you still doing as the Public Security Bureau chief?"

"From now on, all work of the Lieshan County Public Security Bureau will be fully handled by Sun Chengjun."

"Notify that Bureau Chief Sun now, and also have County Magistrate Su come to the scene."

"I just don't believe that no one can explain this matter clearly to me."

Upon hearing these words, everyone's faces changed dramatically.

This means they're getting serious, and it's being done on the spot, leaving no room for anyone to maneuver.

Lin Zhinan's face turned deathly pale; he had originally hoped to take a clever chance to distance himself first, so he could later report to Geng Miao, but instead his cleverness backfired, gradually pushing him to the sidelines.

Although they didn't explicitly say he should be suspended, in effect it was almost the same, meaning that everything that happens from now on will have nothing to do with him.

Wouldn't all the things he has done then be exposed? How could he not be afraid?

Moreover, if he loses the position of Public Security Bureau chief, he will also lose his usefulness to Geng Miao and the others—what kind of fate awaits him? He dare not even think about it.

Most crucially, these words came from the mouth of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, so his fate is practically sealed.

Others' reactions to these words were more about figuring out how to answer regarding Su Yang's whereabouts.

Everyone stared at each other, and no one spoke for a long while. Secretary Yue continued in a cold voice: "Did you not hear what I said clearly, or do you intend to oppose the organization?"

Ye Xianggao quickly said, "Secretary Yue, we will notify Sun Chengjun right away to come and report the specific details of the case."

"As for County Magistrate Su, he was already taken away by Secretary He of the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission in the early hours, on the grounds that the evidence of bribery is solid."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Yue's face instantly turned grim; after so many years in the Discipline Inspection Commission, how could he not know what scheme these people were hatching? This is a strike at the vital point—he thought that as long as Su Yang was removed, everything would calm down.

Just as he was about to have someone call the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission, the Jinzhou Municipal Party Committee team had already arrived at the county party committee and government compound.

Leading the group was Municipal Party Committee Secretary Guo Haiyan, followed by Mayor Gao Xiaobo, Deputy Municipal Party Committee Secretary Wang Huaizhong, and so on.

As a member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee and the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, He Jinbao was naturally also among the crowd.

Municipal Party Committee Secretary Guo Haiyan had just stepped forward to greet Secretary Yue when she heard Secretary Yue of the Discipline Inspection Commission say, "Where is Su Yang? Where have you locked him up?"

The Municipal Party Committee Secretary immediately turned her gaze to He Jinbao, clearly indicating that he was not even aware of this matter.

Of course, according to organizational procedure, reviewing a county‑division‑level cadre does not in principle require reporting to the Municipal Party Committee Secretary.

But in practice, whenever a county‑division‑level cadre is involved, the Discipline Inspection Commission always gives the Municipal Party Committee Secretary and the mayor a heads‑up first.

The reason is simple: perhaps the cadre under review has some connection to the city's top one or two leaders, or there may be other hidden factors.

But this time He Jinbao, seeking a quick resolution, failed to report to anyone, which actually let Guo Haiyan breathe a sigh of relief—since he didn't know, he wouldn't be dragged into it.

Mayor Gao Xiaobo's expression was somewhat thought‑provoking, though it flashed by quickly.

Wang Huaizhong's gaze rested steadily on He Jinbao; he had seen everything concerning Su Yang, so when Su Yang was taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission, he was aware of it.

He Jinbao felt terrible; according to his plan, he should have preempted Secretary Yue's questioning by first clarifying Su Yang's situation, thereby seizing the initiative.

Secretary Yue's direct question put him on the spot, so he forced himself to explain: "Secretary Yue, we received evidence of bribery involving Comrade Su Yang, so we had no choice but to initiate proceedings and bring Comrade Su Yang back to our Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission for investigation."

"The video of his accepting 100,000 yuan in bribes is crystal clear, and there is also related documentation."

"This comrade, while in Lieshan County, at times showed poor integration into the collective, but he was extremely enthusiastic about amassing wealth."

"He not only engaged in extensive profiteering, but also used various means to disrupt the normal production and business order of Lieshan County, and attempted to interfere with the Lieshan County Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery."

"His various actions have already provoked strong dissatisfaction from the Lieshan County Party Committee and government, as well as from the common people of Lieshan County, so after receiving the report we swiftly took action."

But before he could finish, Secretary Yue coldly said, "Is it true that Su Yang accepted 100,000 yuan in bribes? I can tell you clearly: that 100,000 yuan was already turned over to our Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission the very night he received it."

"As for your claims about not being a team player, disrupting social business order, and meddling in the Lieshan County Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery—are these even within your Discipline Inspection Commission's purview? And are you certain that all of this you say is actually true?"

This series of questioning made He Jinbao's face turn deathly pale instantly; he hemmed and hawed for a long time but could not get a word out.

Guo Haiyan then said, "Why are you all still standing there dazed? Secretary Yue already said Su Yang turned over that money to the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission immediately—that alone is enough to clear him of the bribery suspicion."

"Hurry up and release him—what are you waiting for? I see that these comrades of your Discipline Inspection Commission are not focusing on work but instead fabricating all sorts of baseless charges."

He Jinbao's hand trembled as he picked up the phone and called the confidant who had been interrogating Su Yang through the night.

On the other end, upon receiving the call, they appeared quite surprised; originally they had planned that if Su Yang continued to stay silent, they would resort to force, and in any case they must pin the serious bribery charge on him before dawn.

Then such a huge reversal came out of nowhere, burning out their mental CPUs, but regardless, they dared not ask questions and could only let him go, slinking away.

Su Yang yawned and said, "I've said it before—I didn't commit a crime, and your clumsy tactics can't touch me. From now on, you just wait to be thrown into this little black room at any moment."

After Su Yang came out of the little black room, he hailed a car and headed straight for Lieshan County.

Because he knew that from this moment on, the situation had completely reversed.

What Geng Miao and the others will face next is a devastating blow.

Midway, he received a call from Liu Zhengyang.

Liu Zhengyang said, "I've been wondering why you're not answering the phone—I'm almost at Lieshan County; where are you? Is Liu Zixuan's side safe?"

Su Yang said, "Sorry, Secretary Liu—I just got out of the Discipline Inspection Commission's little black room; if you hadn't come in person this time, I'd probably still be suffering in there."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengyang flew into a rage: "These people are truly lawless—I originally thought they were just colluding with a few local cadres, but I never imagined they had also drawn in and corrupted people from the city."

"Good, very good."

"In that case, I want to see who else is backing them up as a protective umbrella."