Chapter 741: and translation of chapter title

Su Yang

Liu Zhengyang

Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission

City (generic); Province (generic)

Party and government (generic)

Secretary Sha

Someone in the province (generic)

Lieshan Xian Grand Hotel

After hearing this, Su Yang felt a surge of shock in his heart, even more shocking than he had imagined.

One must know, classifying it as a criminal gang versus ordinary criminals are two completely different concepts.

The so-called criminal gang basically means eating peanuts as a result, leaving no room for quibbling.

This made him wonder: didn't Secretary Sha know about the situation in Lieshan Xian beforehand? Why did he suddenly express his stance after the incident broke out?

County division-level cadre

By the time he returned to Lieshan Xian, Liu Zixuan had already been taken out of the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau.

Liu Zhengyang and Liu Zixuan

Seeing Liu Zhengyang, Su Yang still felt some guilt: "Secretary Liu, I'm really sorry, this matter is indeed my responsibility. We had agreed to go out together, but I was delayed by a phone call."

Even though he had already said it on the phone, saying it again in person wouldn't be redundant; after all, this is a matter of attitude.

What the actual truth is, everyone already knows by now.

Liu Zhengyang said: "Kid, don't be so polite with me. I already told you, this is something Zixuan should also do."

"Given his personality, how could I not know? Never mind being delayed by a phone call; even if you two went out together, he might still run off to that kind of place first."

"He's been spoiled since childhood in Jingcheng, thinking the outside world is the same as Jingcheng, where everyone knows each other's backgrounds and wouldn't act recklessly."

"This time also serves to teach him a lesson, so he knows how treacherous people's hearts can be."

"Not everyone knows his identity and will give him face."

"This is actually a good thing for him; if not for this incident, he would suffer even greater losses later."

"But no matter what, his act of beating someone is still wrong, so when the time comes, you should negotiate with the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau about how much medical compensation to pay, giving every penny owed."

Liu Zixuan pouted beside him and muttered, "How can this be blamed on me? Those bastards are utterly lawless."

"I went there to uphold justice and chivalry, to save those girls they exploited, violated, and bullied."

"I didn't expect to underestimate them; a moment of carelessness got me caught by them. Next time I will never give them such an opportunity."

Su Yang said beside him: "Actually, they had already prepared a plan targeting you; even if you didn't go, they would find a way to drag you in. It just so happened that you walked right into their trap by mistake."

"But this gang of demons will eventually meet their comeuppance."

Liu Zixuan couldn't believe it: "How could this be? Why would they target me? Could it be because I came here to do good deeds, setting up an agricultural market, and they just want to target me?"

Su Yang said: "Exactly, that's it. Geng Miao and his gang have already treated Lieshan Xian as a piece of meat in their palm, not allowing anyone to lay a hand on it."

"That's precisely why I am determined to eradicate this cancer at its root."

"Well, that's about it; I still need to report to the task force."

Secretary Yue

"Don't wear yourself out; you're probably tired by this midnight, just sleep here. Going to the task force tomorrow morning is not too late."

"Now we should start arresting those criminal suspects."

Geng Miao, Public Security Bureau Chief

"Of course, you don't need to worry about these things. Before this matter is fully resolved, Zixuan, you should first go back with me."

"Even if you want to do some practical things for the common people of Lieshan Xian, like setting up that agricultural market or other businesses, that's fine; you can do it later."

Liu Zixuan stubbornly said: "I insist on not going back; I want to stay in Lieshan Xian, and I don't believe they can still do anything to me."

"If I back down because of this, who would dare to invest in Lieshan Xian in the future, who would dare to do business there?"

"If things continue like this, won't Lieshan Xian end up being ruined?"

Although Liu Zhengyang complained on the surface, he was actually somewhat reassured inside.

In view of that, he didn't say more, but greeted Su Yang and Liu Zixuan to rest together.

It's already past midnight; he probably won't sleep more than a few hours before getting up.

Song Zhong

After receiving a response, he finally fell asleep; he was truly exhausted from being tossed around all night.

Geng Miao and Lin Zhinan

Xian Yiyuan

Geng Le and Ye Xianggao

"Besides, I'm the victim; if there's really an investigation, they should also arrest that woman."

Geng Miao said: "Confused, do you think they don't know what the truth is?"

"If the task force people don't come down, then whatever we say goes; you are indeed the victim."

"Wait for them to arrive, and everything will change; don't say the problem lies with you—even if it's with them, they'll pin the blame on you."

"You shouldn't argue about this; there's no room for argument."

"Lin Zhinan's side has already been cold‑handled; although he is currently at the task force, he is not allowed to come or go, nor to make phone calls."

Public Security Bureau

I've already arranged things over in Southeast Asia; after you go there, you should still eat, drink, and play as usual. Wait until the heat dies down before coming back.