Chapter 822: He Is Su Yang

Su Yang also probably understood this person's identity and figured out why this group was having this meal.

To speak frankly, being a real‑power leader in one's thirties is indeed a promising prospect.

Of course, it depends on who you compare with; otherwise it does give a bit of prideful capital.

But he also had some doubts—this place is next to the Provincial Government; aren't these people afraid of encountering those who come out of this big courtyard?

Not to mention top leaders; even a Section Chief emerging could make him tremble and sweat.

What irritated him more was that these people were actually scheming against him here; the idea that Lao Huang gave him really set him up.

He could easily imagine that, besides these few, others would also hurl insults at him while having the so‑called working meal.

But he never expected to be scolded right in front of him.

His anger was as fierce as it could be, yet he still forced himself to endure.

He was also well aware of the current situation; the group about to take up posts had been watching the work he was doing now.

Moreover, his position in the County Party Committee leadership team was indeed the lowest, so it wouldn't be good to fall out with this Qi fellow.

And from their conversation one could tell that the one surnamed Qi was going down to serve as Secretary; according to Lieshan Xian's arrangement, he was probably the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary.

So he said, "Leader, I'm sorry, I was indeed careless just now. Today is your auspicious day, and I congratulate you. I hope we will have a chance to meet again in the future."

Originally he really wanted to give this person a good beating, but now he was being forcibly held back.

That was already the most dignity he could afford to give.

Otherwise, what happened to Zhao Ruilong back then? And what about the three Jia Guolongs? Didn't they get dealt with the same way?

But he didn't expect that Qi Guohui was actually a bit clueless about his limits.

"Did I let you leave? The wine isn't finished; who let you go?"

At that moment, the person beside him said, "Exactly, who let you go? You still haven't apologized and made amends to our Secretary Qi."

Su Yang said coldly, "If I'm not mistaken, you're about to become the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary of Lieshan Xian. Moreover, you come from the public prosecution and judicial system; you know better than anyone that such behavior is unbecoming of an official. I find it hard to imagine how someone of your character could hold such an important county position. I could pretend not to have seen this today, or I could let it go. But I hope nothing like this happens again, especially in Lieshan Xian."

The sudden surge of aura from him made those present stare in surprise. Until just now, everyone had thought Su Yang was just a passerby.

These people had worked in the provincial capital for years; they knew almost all the young cadres in this big courtyard, even if others might not know them.

That's why they dared to act so arrogantly, never expecting Su Yang to suddenly exude such an aura.

The woman hadn't realized the issue yet; she said, "Who are you? Who gave you the nerve to speak to our old Qi like this? I thought you were a provincial leader, but you can't fool us, because we know the young Section Chiefs and Deputy Directors here. The leaders' secretaries aren't this young either; we've seen plenty of people like you who just pretend to be close to officials to mooch food and drink. Today we can't even not call the police; I will make you understand the consequences of provoking us."

After speaking, she took out her phone and was about to make a call.

Su Yang said calmly, "I'm indeed not some official from the Provincial Government courtyard, nor a person close to the leaders. I'm just a grassroots staff member; to be precise, I'm from Lieshan Xian, and my surname is Su. If you want to call the police, I can accompany you."

Qi Guohui had already sensed something was off; hearing Su Yang mention Lieshan Xian and then his surname Su made his scalp tingle. He had just wanted to give Su Yang a harsh beating, but his spirits plummeted instantly.

He tried hard to force a pleasant expression, but his face had already gone rigid; his mouth stayed open for ages without being able to utter a word.

Su Yang turned and walked out; having just stated his surname, he believed that Qi Guohui, unless he was utterly clueless, wouldn't call the police and blow this out of proportion, because the embarrassment would fall on the two of them.

The woman still shouted, "Stop, did I let you go?"

But before the words finished, Qi Guohui slapped her back, saying, "Shut up! And you all, sit back down; don't provoke this person any more!"

Everyone was instantly bewildered; the woman who had just been shouting so loudly, now slapped, turned red and asked, "What are you doing? Why did you hit me? Are you out of your mind?"

Qi Guohui said, "Do you know who that person was just now? That person is Su Yang!"

Those who had been confused instantly realized; no wonder Qi Guohui, usually so erratic, had suddenly restrained himself. It turned out this person was Su Yang, that 25‑year‑old Vice County Magistrate.

The woman suddenly caught on as well: "He—he's that Su Yang? He's the one who toppled that Local Tyrant, who sent the entire County Standing Committee into trouble? How can this person be so terrifying? He came in without stating his identity, clearly to make things difficult for you! What will you do when you go to the county later? I've heard this person is very overbearing."

As the woman mentioned Su Yang, others began chattering all at once:

"Yeah, he's extremely overbearing. Before we arrived, I even called someone from the Organization Department to inquire about his work record. He's known as someone who never lets a grudge go; anyone who works with him and even slightly violates law or discipline gets his relentless scrutiny. When he was in the township, the one or two top officials who dealt with him all ended up in trouble. He even has a nickname, the 'Courtroom Assassin.'"

"Damn, how did we run into him today? Seriously…"

"Secretary Qi, once you go there, you really need to be careful; this person is not easy to provoke! Otherwise, shall we go over and toast him? Settle the matter like that?"

Someone else said, "He's only the lowest‑ranked County Standing Committee Member, so his status can't compare to ours, Secretary Qi. Going over to toast him now would be showing weakness. With all our connections in the province, why would we fear him? He seemed formidable before because those people had dirty deeds, and he caught them. Now that Secretary Qi is going down, what can he do?"

Qi Guohui's expression was clouded with indecision; clearly, he was weighing the pros and cons.

He certainly knew how formidable Su Yang was, and as the others just said, the newcomer's rank was definitely above Su Yang's, and there were no violations in Lieshan Xian. Moreover, today these people were from the Procuratorate, the Court, and a Public Security Department official, so how could he lose face in front of them?

He immediately said, "No need, what kind of thing is he? He even dared to provoke me just now; it seems he truly doesn't know his limits, acting as if he were the top County Committee leader!"