Chapter 757

Almost at the same moment, the Audit Bureau also called, saying that the funds Geng Miao had transferred out of Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery amounted to at least over fifty million.

As for the other shady dealings in the tenders and among its subsidiaries, there were even more.

In short, the reason Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery collapsed so quickly is twofold: on the one hand, its liquor had indeed been pushed to the brink of market elimination; on the other hand, they were blatantly siphoning off profits, paying no attention to actual operations.

Now everyone sees only the illusion of profit, which is merely the last lingering trace of prosperity.

Even if Su Yang didn't come, at most it could hold out another two or three months before collapsing completely.

Of course, if Su Yang didn't come, Geng Miao had hundreds of ways to solve the problem, perhaps even getting the local government to guarantee loans and inject capital.

Having left Secretary Yue's office, Su Yang wasn't idle; he immediately sent a message to Song Zhong.

In his memory, the people now sent to arrest Geng Miao hadn't even seen his face.

By the time they finally caught Geng Miao, it would be several years later.

This time, Su Yang would not give Geng Miao any chance at all; the sooner he was caught, the sooner the problem could be resolved, and these lingering malignant growths could be swept away in one go, putting Lieshan County back on the right track.

As expected, everyone who went straight to the winery and Geng Miao's home returned, saying he had left two hours earlier, though no one knew where he had gone.

This made Secretary Yue fly into a rage on the spot, and he personally called the Public Security Department, insisting that Geng Miao be arrested and brought back.

During this period, after his surgery, Geng Le learned that Geng Biao had already confessed everything; to save his own life, he also disclosed all the details of the nightclubs he had overseen over the years.

Basically it matched what Geng Biao said, except Geng Le added that the files the Audit Bureau had left in the Discipline Inspection Commission office were the ones he had ordered burned, and the car accident that Section Chief Qi suffered on the way to the provincial capital was also arranged by him.

But all of this was orchestrated by Geng Miao behind the scenes; they were merely following his orders.

In the afternoon, Su Yang invited Liu Zixuan to a meal, mainly to calm her nerves. No matter who this happened to, they would likely be living in a nightmare for the short term.

Fortunately, Liu Zixuan is bold and straightforward, and having smashed Geng Biao's head on the spot, she vented most of her anger, so she suffered no psychological trauma.

When it came time to eat, she put on a stern face and lectured Su Yang: "Do you still have the mood to eat? Geng Miao has run off, and frankly you people are really stupid—two of his three brothers have already been caught; even without solid evidence against him, you should have detained him!"

"Especially someone like Geng Miao, who definitely has three hideouts; he might have been prepared for this day. If he really got away, I truly wouldn't know where to put your face!"

Su Yang said, "He can't escape; if I'm not mistaken, he's about to board a plane right now."

Liu Zixuan's eyes widened: "What do you mean? He's going to fly directly abroad?"

"Otherwise, with his situation, if he stayed in the country he would definitely be caught back." Su Yang said, "More or less, I estimate he either wants to go to Southeast Asia or to Australia. But our provincial capital has no direct flights for such international routes, and today there are only flights after about five in the afternoon."

Liu Zixuan said disdainfully, "Don't pretend to be Zhuge Liang here; if you were really that smart, you wouldn't have almost been shot in the back today."

Su Yang received a call from Song Zhong: "County Magistrate Su, we've already detained Geng Miao at the airport. If it weren't for your reminder, this guy would have almost gotten away, because he changed his name to Xia Bailong, and the woman with him changed her name to Ji Yuehua."

"'We're now heading back, and I have also reported the situation to Secretary Wang.'"

Su Yang said, "Well done; for such a big matter, you must report to Secretary Wang, since this case bypassed the Public Security Bureau and he is your direct superior. This time you've racked up merits, and afterward you'll surely receive Commendation."

After hanging up, Liu Zixuan widened her eyes: "I say you really have some talent—are you good at finger‑counting and calculation or what? He changed his name, yet you managed to bring him back; I suspect your head contains something different from others."

"'During the last World Cup it felt like you had been there in person, and this time it seems as if Geng Miao had tipped you off beforehand; otherwise, with his kind of heaven‑covering scheme, there would hardly be any chance to catch him.'"

Su Yang chuckled and said, "A man ought to have some edge, otherwise how could he stand firm in his career?"

"'Alright, let's not talk about that. The situation in the county is not optimistic; from now on I will likely have to take charge of the County Government's work, and you need to speed up the agricultural trade market to ensure that the Common People's normal lives are not affected.'"

"'During this period, whenever you run into a thorny problem, you can always come to me. After all, you are an investor I personally invited; if I can't serve you well and fail to build a good reputation for Lieshan County's business environment, I'm afraid other investors won't come.'"

Liu Zixuan said dismissively, "Oh come on, don't talk so loftily; basically this Messy Situation needs to be set straight, and since the higher-ups sent you to take charge, you naturally have to perform well and rack up some political achievement."

Su Yang felt a bit embarrassed by the remarks; sometimes everyone's tone gets high, spouting lofty platitudes one after another.

Every sentence mentions the Common People, every sentence shouts about serving the people, but in the end, who isn't just out to grab a political achievement and Climbing Up?

Liu Zixuan continued, "Did I hit the mark? You're no longer the same as before; you're clearly on your way to becoming a qualified politician, since you've also learned to be shameless."

The next morning, as soon as Su Yang started work, he received a call from the Municipal Party Committee Office: "County Magistrate Su, Secretary Guo wants you to come over before eleven this morning."

Su Yang said, "Okay, I'll be there on time."

After hanging up, he began to speculate that Guo Haiyan was still presiding over work at the Municipal Party Committee at this time, indicating that her situation wasn't serious this time, at least she wouldn't be disciplined. Summoning him likely had to do with County Government work.

Afterward, he summoned Shi Haoyun and told him to prepare the car to go to the city with him.

Since arriving in Lieshan County, he had never yet met the Municipal Party Committee Secretary alone; he had made this mistake once before in Huatian Town, but fortunately someone had covered for him.

Now he absolutely cannot make a second mistake; even if Secretary Guo does not summon him, he plans to report and seek instructions within these two days.