Chapter 752

Su Yang looked at Sun Chengjun like he was an idiot and said, "Is this the first day you've known me?"

"You really think I'm someone who does things without a plan?"

"I've already arranged everything, and this is after reporting to Secretary Wang, who also serves as the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission and can mobilize the armed police squadron."

"Moreover, to avoid complications and prevent leaks, this matter was not routed through the Public Security Bureau; the order came directly from Secretary Wang."

"So, everything is under my control."

"As for the upcoming personnel adjustments in the county, people like Wen Qiren will definitely not be able to stay on, and whether they can get in is another matter."

"As for me, I haven't thought about all that; as so-called public servants, we should think about serving the people, not about promotion—your mindset is dangerous."

Although he was feeling proud, Sun Chengjun interjected: "Why are you sweating so much on your back? It's practically dripping."

Su Yang glared at him fiercely: "We're talking about serious matters; stop bringing up irrelevant stuff."

"On the other hand, if you mess this up, you'll get a chance to preside over the Public Security Bureau, which counts as recognition and a commendation for you."

"However, becoming bureau chief outright is impossible, but serving as a standing deputy bureau chief to fully organize the bureau's work is feasible."

Sun Chengjun wondered: "What do you mean? Everyone knows that Ye Xianggao and Wen Qiren are Geng Miao's lackeys; if it weren't for these two helping the tiger, how could Lieshan County be so bad?"

Su Yang sighed: "It seems you still don't understand the way of being an official."

"In our view, the way of being an official is to wholeheartedly serve the common people and seek benefits for them; of course, most leaders think this way, but there is also a small group that are purely refined self-interests."

"Whether they serve the people and seek welfare for them is not important; what matters is whether they can get promoted and make a fortune, and these people will form a huge interest group that supports each other."

"I won't go into the distant past; let's talk about Zhao Jidong earlier—what he did last time, although it didn't amount to directly eating peanuts, a ten-year start is certain."

"But why did he end up with nothing at all, merely being dismissed from public office?"

Sun Chengjun said: "Didn't you say that before? You said Zhao Shanhe took the fall for everything, protecting his son?"

Su Yang sighed: "You're really naive; Zhao Shanhe is just a county party secretary—in that ministerial-level officialdom collapse, he didn't even qualify as cannon fodder."

"Why then is Zhao Jidong unharmed? Actually there's a nice-sounding term called balance, which in reality is protection deep within the interest community."

"Think about it: initially it was Old Liu who spoke directly, and in the end they didn't exterminate these people completely."

"Even stepping back, each level has its own direct interests and checks and balances; even Old Liu and his ilk cannot do as they please."

"So this time is the same: Wen Qiren and Ye Xianggao, if there's someone above them, they can still be protected; it's just a matter of being sidelined."

"So many things aren't as you imagine, necessarily carried out according to rules; speaking plainly, this time I've consciously earned a bit of merit, but if I mess up, I'll still get punished."

"So being an official is hard, being a good official is even harder."

"Otherwise, do you think those people willingly degenerate just because they're greedy for vanity, wealth, and lust? Actually, it's also not that they'd have no opportunity if they didn't go with the flow."

"In this big dye vat, trying to hold onto one's original intention is truly harder than hard."

"I think, at our level, if there were a ministerial-level official who could always speak up for backing, and who is also a leader with strong upward momentum, that would be even better."

"So you understand what I mean by saying that."

Sun Chengjun scratched his head: "My dear brother, don't talk nonsense—what connections do I have? These remarks should only be between you and me; if a third person found out, the rumors would spread, and I couldn't even explain myself."

"By then, you'll be enviable to the point that even envy won't reach you."

"But having said that, what you say actually makes sense; given these successive incidents, if anyone else were in your place, they'd probably have been manipulated already."

He was saying this when his pocket phone rang; he pulled it out and saw that the caller ID showed Ning Xiaojie's name.

The call connected, and the familiar voice from Ning Academy came through: "I just heard you led a team to arrest that Geng Miao person? They have guns, so be extremely careful."

"Also, you need to ensure Su Yang's safety; no matter what, Su Yang is your good brother, and given his current connections, if he keeps rising, he'll definitely bring you along."

"Anyway, as long as he's fine, even if you do something a bit over the top, someone will protect you."

"I told you before not to go there; after the New Year, I'll try to get my mom to transfer you to our city bureau, where you can directly become a team leader."

"Or you could go to another bureau; I feel your line of work is sometimes really dangerous."

After he said all that, Sun Chengjun didn't get a chance to speak; normally he would listen to Ning Academy finish before replying, but this time he really couldn't wait.

If Ning Academy kept talking, he'd lose face, so he hurriedly said: "Oh, things here are already settled; I and County Magistrate Su are heading back now."

"You don't need to worry about my side; all problems here have been resolved."

Ning Academy also blushed involuntarily; he had previously wanted this but couldn't get it, and so he unknowingly ended up with Sun Chengjun.

Now hearing Su Yang nearby, he still felt a tremor inside, but thinking of Zhou Ruohan's identity put him completely at ease.

At this moment, Su Yang laughed loudly beside them: "Ning Xiaojie, I never expected you two to get together—congratulations! My brother is a talent once in a millennium; cherish him well, and when you get married, I'll definitely come to drink the wedding wine."

Ning Shuyuan's face reddened further upon hearing this, and he quickly hung up.

If he knew Su Yang would not make a call even if beaten to death while standing beside him.

Su Yang chuckled: "Actually, what they said is right; if you could return to Lancheng Shi, you'd definitely get all-around care."

"And it would be greatly beneficial for your future career."

"Being with me, although I can also help you, you've already gone through several incidents, none of which were free of serious crises."

Sun Chengjun stuck out his neck and said: "Am I the kind of person who climbs up by living off others'?"

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that; think about the problems we'll face when we go back."

"The matter here is already over; I think Geng Miao's side knows this too—if we don't control him now, he might run away."