Chapter 852

Qi Guohui, who had almost been scared to pee, straightened his shaking waist the moment he heard the siren.

Translation: Qi Guohui, who had almost been scared to pee, straightened his shaking waist the moment he heard the siren.

Qi Guohui, who had almost been scared to pee, straightened his shaking waist the moment he heard the siren.

Qi Guohui, who had almost been scared to pee, straightened his shaking waist the moment he heard the siren.

"The Public Security Bureau folks have finally arrived; now I want to see who's causing trouble here!"

Translation: "The Public Security Bureau people have finally arrived; now I want to see who's causing trouble here!"

"The Public Security Bureau folks have finally arrived; now I want to see who's causing trouble here!"

He grabbed Su Yang, pulled him behind him, took the megaphone and went out. His bearing was as bold as could be, his gaze as firm as could be.

Translation: Saying that, he grabbed Su Yang and pulled him to the back, then took the megaphone and went out. His back was as decisive as could be, his eyes as firm as could be.

We need to keep concise: "He grabbed Su Yang, pulled him behind, took the megaphone and went out. His back was as decisive as could be, his eyes as firm as could be."

Following closely behind were Jiang Tao, Zhao Nanxing, Yang Kang, and Bao Shuang.

Translation: Following closely behind were Jiang Tao, Zhao Nanxing, Yang Kang, and Bao Shuang.

Zhou Yanru then looked toward Su Yang, who said, "County Magistrate Zhao and his people have already gone out; hiding here won't help."

Translation: Zhou Yanru looked toward Su Yang, who said, "County Magistrate Zhao and the others have already gone out; hiding here won't help."

Chen Bo then said, "Hurry up, or we might end up watching a good show."

Translation: Chen Bo said, "Better hurry, or we might have to watch a good show."

"Our Party Secretary Qi has straightened his back this time, but who knows if he can keep it that way."

Translation: "Our Secretary Qi has straightened his waist this time; who knows if he can keep it straight."

Su Yang gave a hehe laugh, strode out with big steps, and left the office building.

Translation: Su Yang gave a heh heh laugh, strode out with big steps, and left the office building.

At that moment, over twenty police cars, dozens of three-wheeled motorcycles, and even some old-fashioned flat-head motorcycles were all parked at the entrance of the county Party committee and government building. Over a hundred armed police officers got out of the vehicles.

Translation: At that moment, twenty-something police cars, dozens of three-wheeled motorcycles, and even old-fashioned flat-head motorcycles all stopped at the gate of the County Party Committee and County Government. Over a hundred armed police got out of the vehicles.

Leading them was Public Security Bureau Chief Mo Tai, who did not fire a warning shot or shout at the civilians right away, but simply gestured for everyone to gather, then led the troops in orderly steps toward the leaders standing at the office building's entrance.

Translation: Leading them was Public Security Bureau Director Mo Tai, who did not fire a warning shot or shout at the civilians first, but simply gestured for everyone to gather, then led the team in neat steps toward the leaders standing at the office building entrance.

The crowd that had been about to surge forward and storm the government building, upon hearing the siren and seeing the flashing police cars, all stepped back without waiting for the police to dismount. They had a natural fear of the police, not because they had done anything wrong, but because of their innate kindness.

Translation: The crowd that was about to rush the government building, upon hearing the sirens and seeing the flashing police cars, all retreated without waiting for the police to disembark. They naturally feared the police; of course, this wasn't because they had done anything wrong, but due to their innate kindness.

Even those who had been leading the charge grew afraid, worried that these fully armed police would come to arrest them—if they were locked up, they might suffer. Moreover, the guilt of such an act, whether big or small, is still guilt.

Translation: Even those who had been leading the charge grew afraid, fearing that the fully armed police would come to arrest them—if detained, they might suffer punishment. Moreover, the guilt of such an act could be great or small.

However, just when everyone was terrified and at a loss, Bureau Chief Mo jogged up to Qi Guohui, snapped a salute, and said:

Translation: However, just when everyone was terrified and at a loss, Bureau Chief Mo jogged up to Qi Guohui, gave a sharp salute, and said:

"Secretary Qi, according to your orders, all personnel from the county Public Security Bureau and the neighboring Chengguan and Shuangou police stations have fully armed and assembled here. Other township police stations in the county have also been notified, and the furthest officers and militia are expected to arrive within two hours."

Translation: "Secretary Qi, following your orders, all personnel of the County Public Security Bureau, as well as the nearby Chengguan Paichusuo and Shuanggou Town Paichusuo, have fully armed and assembled here. Other township police stations in the county have also been notified; the furthest station's officers and militia are expected to arrive within two hours."

"Please, Secretary Qi, give the order—tell us whom to arrest or beat, and as soon as you speak, we will surely accomplish the mission!"

Translation: "Please order us, Secretary Qi, whom to arrest and whom to beat; as long as you give the word, we will surely accomplish the mission!"

When these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned; the previously restless civilians were thoroughly frightened. Some clever ones at the back had already slipped away, seeing that if they were really taken in, they'd likely get nothing good.

Translation: Upon hearing that, everyone present was stunned; the previously restless civilians were thoroughly frightened. Some clever ones at the back had already slipped away, seeing that if they were really arrested, they'd have nothing good to eat.

But they are simple-minded; they don't realize that, in their eyes, officials cannot just do as they please, especially under public scrutiny.

Translation: But they were simple-minded; they didn't realize that, in their eyes, officials couldn't just do as they pleased, especially under public scrutiny.

Qi Guohui was completely dumbfounded. According to his plan, when the police arrived they would immediately detain the ringleaders, and the others would surely scatter.

Translation: Qi Guohui was completely dumbfounded. According to his plan, the Public Security Bureau people would come, immediately detain the ringleaders, and the others would surely scatter.

He could then have used the megaphone to harshly educate this lawless crowd, but he never imagined that Mo Tai would be so 'loyal'—though not in the right time or place. Could he publicly order arrests? Could he publicly order beatings?

Translation: Then he could have used this opportunity to harshly educate that lawless crowd with the megaphone. But he never imagined Mo Tai would be so "loyal"—though not at the right time or place. Could he openly order arrests? Could he openly order beatings?

Zhao Nanxing and Jiang Tao gave the soon-to-retire bureau chief a meaningful glance, roughly understanding his intent: if Qi Guohui really gave the order, he would indeed arrest people, since he merely follows orders.

Translation: Zhao Nanxing and Jiang Tao gave the soon-to-retire old bureau chief a meaningful glance, roughly understanding his meaning: if Qi Guohui really gave the order, he would indeed arrest people, after all he was just following orders.

If he were to rush in and arrest people or disperse the crowd, and trouble ensued, he would say it was his own doing. Truly a veteran who rose from the grassroots, every move of his shows wisdom.

Translation: If he arrested people or dispersed the crowd upon entering, and trouble arose, he would say it was Mo Tai's own doing. Indeed, an old comrade who rose from the grassroots, every move of his showed wisdom.

Qi Guohui, who had raised the megaphone, now slowly lowered it, and he exclaimed angrily, "Old Mo, what are you trying to do? When did I ever tell you to arrest or beat them?"

Translation: Qi Guohui, who had raised the megaphone, now slowly lowered it, and angrily said, "Old Mo, what are you trying to do? When did I tell you to arrest or beat them?"

"If you hadn't just arrived, they would have besieged the county Party committee and government building and attacked us cadres! You'd better hurry up and find a way to drive them off! I'm giving you only ten minutes—if you can't solve the problem in that time, then as bureau chief, you might as well step down!"

Translation: "If you hadn't just arrived, they would have besieged the County Party Committee and County Government, attacked us cadres! You'd better quickly think of a way to drive them away! I give you ten minutes; if you can't solve the problem in ten minutes, then I think you shouldn't remain bureau chief!"

As his words fell, Mo Tai naturally took the megaphone from his hand and shouted into it, "Fellow elders and villagers, Party Secretary Qi Guohui has ordered me to drive you away within ten minutes. So I ask you to disperse yourselves, so as not to embarrass us or make things difficult for me."

Translation: As his words fell, Mo Tai naturally took the megaphone from his hand and shouted into it: "Fellow elders and villagers, Secretary Qi Guohui of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission orders me to drive you away within ten minutes. So I ask you to disperse yourselves, so as not to embarrass us or make things difficult for me!"

Although the crowd began to slowly retreat, their looks at Qi Guohui were filled with hatred. They bore no grudge against the police who had come to help, but they hated the secretary who gave the order to death.

Translation: Although the crowd began to slowly retreat, their eyes toward Qi Guohui were full of hatred. They bore no grudge against the police who had come to support, but instead hated the secretary who gave the order to death.

Qi Guohui truly hated Mo Tai in his heart, wondering if he had come specially to sabotage him—but the word 'drive away' had indeed come from his own mouth.

Translation: Qi Guohui truly hated Mo Tai to death in his heart, wondering if this was a deliberate trap; but the word "drive away" had indeed come from his own mouth.

Seeing the civilians begin to disperse, Zhao Nanxing and the others felt their anxiety settle. The rest of the people didn't matter much; the key was that this newly appointed top official, barely settled in his seat, had already stirred up a mass incident.

Translation: Seeing the civilians begin to disperse, Zhao Nanxing and the others felt their hanging hearts settle. The rest of the people didn't matter; the key was that this top leader, newly appointed and not yet settled in, had caused a mass incident.

If this were to truly escalate to an uncontrollable level and be reported to the higher government, the first one to be punished would surely be him. He could not bear such an embarrassing situation.

Translation: If this really escalated to an uncontrollable degree and was reported to the higher government, the first to be punished would surely be him. He could not bear such a humiliating thing.

However, what he hadn't expected was that Mo Tai wasn't finished speaking. He continued, "We are police; we protect the property and interests of the broad masses, we are not a violent machine, and we certainly wouldn't make things difficult for you over this."

Translation: However, what he didn't expect was that Mo Tai's words weren't finished. He continued: "We are police; we protect the property and interests of the broad masses, not a violent machine, and we cannot make things difficult for you just because of this."

"As long as you have reasonable demands and express them properly, that's enough. Finally, rest assured we won't arbitrarily arrest people; we're just here to maintain order. But please don't act impulsively, don't attack leaders, and don't use your numbers to storm the government building. If you do, I will certainly not be lenient."

Translation: "As long as you have reasonable demands and express them reasonably, that's fine. Finally, rest assured we won't arbitrarily arrest people; we're just here to maintain order. But please don't act impulsively, don't attack leaders, and don't rely on numbers to storm our government building. If you do, I will certainly not be lenient!"

Upon hearing this, the civilians who had just been frightened and somewhat disoriented immediately regained their composure. As long as the police speak reason, they will still strive for their demands.

Translation: Upon hearing that, the civilians who had been frightened and somewhat flustered immediately steadied themselves. As long as the police reason with them, they will still strive for their demands.

The faces of Zhao Nanxing and the others instantly fell, and they thought inwardly, 'Are you leaning on your impending retirement, playing the old-timer? Are you defying organizational leadership and ignoring the bigger picture? With so many people gathered here, things are bound to blow up. Reluctantly, Zhao Nanxing turned his gaze toward Su Yang.'

Translation: Zhao Nanxing and the others' faces fell long, thinking inwardly: "Are you relying on your imminent retirement to throw your weight around, ignoring organizational leadership and the bigger picture? With so many people gathered here, things are bound to escalate. Helpless, Zhao Nanxing turned his gaze to Su Yang."

"County Magistrate Su, we're not yet familiar with the situation in the county; we'll have to trouble you to talk with everyone."

Translation: "County Magistrate Su, we're not yet familiar with the county's situation; we'll have to trouble you to talk with everyone."

Su Yang smirked inwardly: "Zhao Nanxing, Zhao Nanxing, you're lifting a stone only to drop it on your own foot—you've got no other choice, and now you're coming to me again. But he's the top boss; he's spoken, so I have to comply."

Translation: Su Yang smirked inwardly: "Zhao Nanxing, Zhao Nanxing, you've lifted a stone only to drop it on your own foot; now you're out of options and come to me again. But he's the top leader, he's spoken, so I must comply."

He took the megaphone from Mo Tai's hands and said, "Folks, I am Su Yang. This project was initiated and planned by me, though I didn't consider things as thoroughly as County Magistrate Zhao did, which caused you trouble and unnecessary worries. But since you've come today, the issue must be resolved."

Translation: He took the megaphone from Mo Tai's hand and said, "Folks, I'm Su Yang. This project was initiated and planned by me, but I didn't consider things as thoroughly as County Magistrate Zhao did, so I've caused you trouble and unnecessary worries. But since you've come today, the problem must be solved."

"But before solving the problem, I have a request: please elect ten representatives to talk with us directly. To ensure fairness, openness, and transparency, we will hold an office meeting right here on the spot, settle the matter on the spot, and give you answers on the spot."

Translation: "But before solving the problem, I have a request: please elect ten representatives to talk with us directly. To ensure fairness, openness, and transparency, we'll hold an office meeting right here on the spot, solve the problem on the spot, and give you answers on the spot."

"If you can accept that, please also avoid crowding together and disperse a bit."

Translation: "If you can accept that, please also avoid crowding together and disperse a bit."

"I believe County Magistrate Zhao will certainly give everyone a satisfactory answer today."

Translation: "I believe County Magistrate Zhao will certainly give everyone a satisfactory answer today."

Now we need to output each line with 【N】 prefix.

===TITLE=== County Magistrate Zhao will give you a satisfactory answer.

Translation: "County Magistrate Zhao will give you a satisfactory answer."

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"County Magistrate Su, we're not yet familiar with the situation in the county; we'll have to trouble you to talk with everyone."

Su Yang smirked inwardly: "Zhao Nanxing, Zhao Nanxing, you're lifting a stone only to drop it on your own foot—you've got no other choice, and now you're coming to me again. But he's the top boss; he's spoken, so I have to comply."

He took the megaphone from Mo Tai's hands and said, "Folks, I am Su Yang. This project was initiated and planned by me, though I didn't consider things as thoroughly as County Magistrate Zhao did, which caused you trouble and unnecessary worries. But since you've come today, the issue must be resolved."

"But before solving the problem, I have a request: please elect ten representatives to talk with us directly. To ensure fairness, openness, and transparency, we will hold an office meeting right here on the spot, settle the matter on the spot, and give you answers on the spot."

"If you can accept that, please also avoid crowding together and disperse a bit."

"I think County Magistrate Zhao will definitely give everyone a satisfactory answer today."