Chapter 966: with translation of chapter title

Zhang Jiangbo's face was almost gloomy enough to drip water; he returned to the office and coldly said four words: "Losing face."

Zhao Nanxing's face was twisted beyond belief; nobody would have imagined that the scheme they had plotted would end up with Qi Guohui pretending to faint and taking slaps for nothing just to get by.

Wasn't this supposed to be a trap for Su Yang? Wasn't it meant to hang Su Yang and Zhou Chengcheng up directly? The result almost got Qi Guohui killed.

The key is that this kind of thing is like a mute eating coptis—bitter but unspeakable. Especially for Qi Guohui, he himself feigned fainting; people rushed to help with seven hands and eight feet, using somewhat harsh methods and somewhat extreme measures, which is completely understandable because they were trying to rescue him.

So those slaps can only be endured in vain; even if endured in silence, they can never be mentioned again, which is a lifelong disgrace. It's like picking at one's own wound; anyone with a sane mind would absolutely not do such a thing.

Chen Bo himself also played a small part, but the greater effect was definitely Su Yang.

This time, Su Yang returning from Jingcheng obviously changed. If it were before, the one who would definitely step in directly would be Su Yang, whether pinching the philtrum or slapping faces.

But this time he merely did what a leader should do; he did not actively participate in the rest. Yet among those Qi Guohui will hold a grudge against in the future, Su Yang remains first.

Besides Su Yang, Sun Chengjun's performance this time truly exceeded expectations. A Public Security Bureau Director, even if you are childhood friends with Su Yang, even if you intend to speak up for Su Yang, such violent behavior… what on earth happened during this trip to Jingcheng? I really want to know.

Su Yang was just about to brew a cup of tea, wanting to take a couple of sips, when Zhang Lei entered to report work.

"Hello, County Magistrate Su, I'm here to report work; I don't know if I'm disturbing you."

Su Yang said with a smile: "Comrade Zhang Lei, don't be formal; we're all colleagues after all, don't make such a hierarchy. The tea leaves are over there; help yourself to tea."

"This is what I brought back from Jingcheng this time; the taste is not bad, it's said to be genuine Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao. Moreover, it's said that this tea tree actually produces only a few jin of tea leaves each year, ordinary people probably can't buy it, and those few jin are almost all sent to Jingcheng."

"Of course, I also dare not guarantee that what I brought back is genuine, because whether tea or liquor, every year we hear that a lot is sent to Jingcheng, but if you inquire carefully, the combined total already exceeds the local output."

Upon hearing that, Zhang Lei was no longer nervous. Originally he had some misgivings, knowing Su Yang's sternness toward all county leaders and cadres; although his speech is courteous and his treatment of comrades warm like a spring breeze, if something is done wrong, the confrontation will not be as simple as a storm.

He quickly said: "Being able to drink the original-source tea leaves brought by County Magistrate Su from Jingcheng is my blessing; I had only heard of it before, but I never expected to have a chance to sip it in this lifetime."

Speaking, he immediately proceeded to brew tea; of course, he first brewed a cup for Su Yang, then he himself symbolically tossed in some tea leaves and poured boiling water.

He said: "County Magistrate Su, regarding our work in Shuanggou Town, the focus is also on attracting investment. The preliminary work for the planting and breeding bases has been completed; the total occupied land is now about 1000 mu, with roughly 50 households participating."

"According to our preliminary estimate, the direct income from this alone for those 50 farming households could reach 10,000 yuan per household. Of course, as the work progresses, the returns will certainly increase further. We have already prepared over 2000 mu of land nearby; once development proceeds smoothly, we will continue to expand breeding and planting, especially focusing on breeding as a top priority."

"Following your advice, we need to pursue two tracks; planting merely provides raw materials for Harvard Pharmaceutical. Although with your influence, Harvard Pharmaceutical will surely purchase our materials in recent years, but in the future nobody can say for sure."

"Only by doing well in breeding and truly establishing our milk factory, forming an industrial closed loop, will we have a stable export industry. This is absolutely an unprecedented boon for both the Common People and our current economic development."

"Of course, with your comprehensive guidance, under the leadership of Secretary Li, all cadres of Shuanggou Town will treat the planting and breeding industry as their top priority, discovering and solving problems. Moreover, we have implemented a cadre-led responsibility system; individual work is precisely defined, and if done well there are incentives, so everyone will be motivated to self-drive rather than be pressured by policy."

"Besides that, we are continuously monitoring the operations of the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery; this is something I personally oversee. Although the vast majority of job positions in Shuanggou Town are provided by Twin Ditch Large Koji, you previously instructed that Twin Ditch Large Koji is essentially a foreign-funded enterprise, at least led by them."

"On the surface there seems no problem; they are in normal production, but actually we also don't know what they are doing. Especially they are now constructing a new building; they told us the planned use is for a production workshop, but in fact up to now no one has been allowed inside."

"Regarding this situation, my plan is to, when necessary, first let the tax and commerce authorities intervene; if that doesn't work, then have the Public Security Bureau personnel come over."

Su Yang nodded heavily: "Comrade Zhang Lei, no wonder County Magistrate Li has been praising me in front of you, saying you handle work in an orderly manner and have stamina; now it seems the situation is indeed particularly good."

"We need cadres like you, with initiative and scientific planning and layout; then our town's, even our county's economy cannot fail to develop. Once we achieve the corresponding scale, I will apply to the city to make you a model of township enterprises, so that all townships in the city will learn from you."

"Of course, comrades who make outstanding contributions during this period will not be shortchanged by the Cultivation Organization."

Zhang Lei heard this, moved to tears; this proves that Su Yang not only accepted him but also gave him high recognition. When he first came over to defect, his greatest wish was simply to be accepted, and then to prove himself with concrete actions; he never expected that this county leader, known for strictness, would give him such face.

He gratefully said: "Thank you, County Magistrate Su, for giving me this opportunity; if you have time, please come to our town for an inspection."

After saying that, he then whispered: "County Magistrate Su, regarding the incident in Guantan Gou Zhen this time, I have already discovered some situations on my end and also wish to report them to you simultaneously."