Chapter 755: This Time, You Can Progress

The gathered crowd had just released that sigh, and it hung suspended in the air again.

After all these years, anyone who has risen to this position has no completely clean hands or feet; if they're caught up this time, it will be hard to get away.

But at the same time, given Guo Haiyan's rank, she naturally knows that ultimately it depends on the power play among the provincial party bigwigs.

In the end, it's the game between Executive Vice Governor Huang Dacheng and Governor Zhao Xingbang; the rest, unnamed, depend entirely on the outcome.

"Alright, that's all for today's meeting; everyone may disperse."

One by one, the attendees left with downcast faces, some even beginning to think about arranging the aftermath.

Regardless of how the provincial power play ends, the only ones ultimately affected are the city officials.

Among them are some who are only Deputy Division-level, even Section Chief Level or Deputy Section Level cadres; they weren't announced publicly because they lack sufficient rank and will be taken away directly by the county Discipline Inspection Commission.

Take, for example, Public Security Bureau Executive Deputy Chief Bai Xuetao; he knows that once his call records are retrieved, everything that happened before will be laid bare on paper.

Lin Zhinan is the same; the report on him would probably run at least several hundred pages.

After the meeting adjourned, Su Yang grabbed his phone and immediately called Zhou Ruohan.

When the phone rang, the other side answered: "Are you okay? Nothing wrong? I've been worrying to death lately, just about to catch the earliest flight to come find you!"

Su Yang replied: "It's not a big deal; don't you trust your husband's hard power? I don't know if Zhou Tong told you before, but he has an old squad leader who serves as the company commander in our city's armed police unit; I contacted him in advance, so at the critical moment his men fully controlled the scene."

"So, this time I'm unscathed, now sitting and waiting for these corrupt officials to face legal punishment, allowing your wise, brilliant, mighty husband to lift the great banner of Lieshan Xian's development."

Zhou Ruohan, hearing this, let out a sigh of relief: "The call didn't go through earlier; I almost panicked to death. Look at you, so handsome—such a big incident. If it's as you said, most of the County Standing Committee members will have to go in, and the rest will receive demerits."

"Even if your involvement is brief, you'll be dealt with together; many things inside the system work that way. Even if it's not your main responsibility, when the leadership as a whole errs, you can't escape. So a light punishment is already a big favor; why are you dreaming of grand ambitions?"

"As long as you're okay, call dad; he's also very concerned about your situation, fearing something might happen."

"This time I forgive you; from now on I won't allow this. Otherwise, even if you refuse, I'll have dad find any way to transfer you to Jingcheng—at least a ministry post there carries no risk, and promotions are much faster than in the provinces."

"Don't think I'm being unreasonable or overly selfish. I'm a woman, a mother now; I don't want my child to be born without a father."

Those words, to Su Yang's ears, were not unreasonable at all, but sincere concern and care.

Of course, he also believes that if Zhou Ruohan truly goes mad insisting on transferring him back to Jingcheng, Old Zhou might actually do so.

In principle, if the party member disagrees, the organization cannot move them, but such principles only apply to ordinary people.

In a case like Su Yang's, if Old Zhou truly transfers him to Jingcheng, the organization wouldn't even discuss it with him; a transfer order would arrive directly.

He said: "Alright, alright, I've taken your words to heart. After this incident, I have a clear plan for my political career; I will never rashly charge the front lines of such matters again. Whenever anything arises, I'll view it from a higher standpoint, maintain a big-picture view, and act from the overall perspective."

Zhou Ruohan finally exhaled: "Okay, I hope you remember what you said. I'll tell grandpa and grandma that you're fine over here."

After Zhou Ruohan hung up, Su Yang called Old Zhou.

Honestly, any normal son‑in‑law who marries into a veteran like this would constantly think of calling, checking in, and flattering him, whether there's a problem or not.

But Su Yang has almost never taken the initiative to call Zhou Weiguo; it's always Zhou Weiguo who calls him. Thinking back, he admits he's been a bit overstepping.

Old Zhou's phone rang for a while before he answered: "Oh, Su Yang, I just got a call from a Jingcheng leader. By the way, you should be fine over there, right?"

Su Yang then faithfully briefed Old Zhou on the situation, also adding the guidance Secretary Yue had just given him in the office.

Old Zhou said with some satisfaction: "Not bad. It seems your time in Lieshan Xian was very short, yet the progress is evident. This was indeed a bit reckless and rash, since as a local leader there was no need to go personally."

"Your ability to think from a big-picture perspective shows that you are basically becoming a competent leader. As for why I say 'basically', you'll understand in time."

"The Provincial Party Committee's Secretary Sha knows the situation in your county; barring any mishap, he'll support Uncle Huang this time."

"Anyone linked to this matter, regardless of provincial connections, ultimately cannot escape the Discipline Inspection Commission. Of course, the worst is in your county; aside from a few, almost everyone is wiped out."

"Logically, you'd be slated for punishment, which would severely hinder your future progress. So I specifically discussed this with Secretary Sha; the likelihood of you being punished is low. At the same time, you should be ready to take on extra burdens."

"Honestly, you only suffer a loss in seniority; otherwise, this is a good opportunity for you."

"Of course, limited by your Deputy Division-level rank, even if you move forward this time, the steps won't be large. Once the county matters are settled, the higher organization will inevitably issue an appointment."

"Alright, I won't say more. If anything comes up, talk more with Ruo Han; he's fine at home, worrying all day about your side. I have to head to Jingcheng for a meeting, so that's all."

Meanwhile, Geng Miao learned that Ye Xianggao, Wen Qiren and others had been taken away on the spot by the Discipline Inspection Commission; he felt completely unsettled. He said to Ming Yuexin: "No need to prepare anything; we leave right now!"