Chapter 997: Sun Chengjun's abilities have improved a lot

Zhao Nanxing was momentarily at a loss, but a rare flash of embarrassment still crossed his eyes; he even suspected that Secretary Zhang, who had only been there a few days, probably already knew about his relationship with Ma Su.

But such a matter, not to mention if Zhang Jiangbo asked, even if a Discipline Inspection Commission cadre asked him, he couldn't tell the truth.

He said: "This female comrade's overall ability is still okay; although she isn't mature politically, she is still fairly suitable as a head steward. After all, being a female comrade, she is more attentive to such detailed work; at least since she took office, she hasn't made any mistakes, nor has she caused undue worry. All the cadres can see that."

Zhang Jiangbo nodded slightly: "This female comrade is very enthusiastic about her work; often just a glance can feel that overwhelming enthusiasm. But no matter what, she still needs to pay attention to her attire."

"You know what kind of person Su Yang is; if he sets his sights on something, even a small matter could become a big deal. We, the standard ones, are all parachuted down from above; these local folks sticking together is understandable, but we need to make them see reality."

"Make them obey the organization's leadership, don't oppose the organization; opposing the organization won't end well for them."

Zhao Nanxing nodded heavily; he naturally understood who the organization was referring to. Isn't it Secretary Zhang? In a normal team, the organization would also have to include Comrade Zhao Nanxing, after all he is also deputy secretary and county magistrate; but their team's configuration has only one core, which can only be this Secretary Zhang. However, judging from Secretary Zhang's current combat effectiveness, it seems not to have met his earlier expectations. But then again, working together in a team isn't a matter of a few days; good things take time.

At this very moment, the County Public Security Bureau, after originally receiving the news and the notice to release them, the village head instantly became emboldened.

They pointed at Sun Chengjun's nose and shouted: "Just because your Public Security Bureau has a few broken guns in its accounts, does that give you the right to bully people at will? The county leaders haven't said anything, not even Secretary Zhang or County Magistrate Zhao have intervened in this matter. These resources were left to us by our ancestors; how we mine them is our business—when did it become your turn to manage?"

"Apologize immediately to all the villagers, or I'll have everyone come to your County Public Security Bureau to 'celebrate the New Year.' I want to see if you, as bureau chief, can still hold your position."

Sun Chengjun didn't indulge these two at all; although the matter was ambiguous, whoever has higher status and greater power gets to decide. But Su Yang insisted this was illegal mining, so in his view there was only one concept: these people were committing illegal criminal acts.

He said with a grim face: "What do you want to do, trying to play the rogue with me? I've seen plenty of your kind—look at how Geng Biao and his gang ended up: they had dozens of guns, yet they still ended up inside. I'm giving you one last chance: sit back down right now; this matter hasn't been fully investigated, and we haven't received orders from the relevant superiors to release you. Who's causing trouble here? Don't blame me for being impolite."

His words really weren't a threat—just think back when he was surrounded by hundreds or even thousands of people at the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery, the leader even holding a gun; what happened then? He still managed to subdue them completely. Moreover, this old fool playing the rogue.

But the village party secretary relied on their numbers, and he also knew how many people backed them behind the scenes; he was even clearer that the Public Security Bureau director was a thorn in their flesh, a stalwart under Su Yang. Making Sun Chengjun uncomfortable was tantamount to making Su Yang uncomfortable.

Thinking this, he directly spat at Sun Chengjun's face: "Pah! Don't think wearing that skin makes you formidable; if you strip off that skin, I'll make you dare not walk the streets at midnight—do you believe me?"

The village party secretary took the lead, and everyone else also spat; some even stood on tiptoe to spit on Sun Chengjun's face.

Faced with this provocation, Lao Ding and Song Zhong were already angry, especially Song Zhong with his grim face wanting to strike someone directly. But Sun Chengjun restrained them, knowing that if their Public Security Bureau personnel couldn't tolerate this provocation and acted out, it would definitely give others leverage.

He suppressed his inner anger and spoke in a relatively calm tone: "This is a public place, please no spitting; we may have some attitude problems in law enforcement, but you can't do this either, right? Put simply, we all keep our heads down and avoid seeing each other; don't make a scene so that nobody can save face. Otherwise, let's just drop this matter."

Sun Chengjun lowering his stance truly surprised the other Public Security Bureau personnel—given his character, someone who doesn't retreat even when faced with rows of dark gun barrels, a tough guy who'd dare to cuff the former governor's son, how could he suddenly adopt such a posture toward these troublemaking villagers? Even Political Commissar Tang Niu found it somewhat unexpected; he had heard of Sun Chengjun's temperament.

The more Sun Chengjun lowered his posture, the more energized these villagers became, especially the village party secretary and village head, who led the cursing, shoved Sun Chengjun forward, and told him to scram—yet it was precisely this push that caused the problem.

Sun Chengjun shouted directly: "I gave you face, yet you dare to assault police!"

As his words fell, Song Zhong strode forward, seized the village party secretary and village head together, and then the two were dragged into the adjacent interrogation room.

The others instantly wilted—being dragged into the interrogation room meant what? They weren't unaware.

At this moment, Lao Ding said beside Sun Chengjun: "Chief Sun, it seems after the New Year your skills have improved a lot—you don't even need to act personally anymore."

Sun Chengjun chuckled: "Wasn't I spending the New Year with County Magistrate Su in Jingcheng? If I couldn't learn a thing from him, wouldn't my trip have been in vain?"

While they were saying this, Yao Changhe was brought back.

Sun Chengjun said: "We must pry open Yao Changhe's mouth; you should understand my meaning—make him disclose everything he knows, rather than uttering irrelevant nonsense to get by."

Lao Ding said: "Don't worry, I've got this."

As soon as his words fell, Miao Wei entered: "Bureau Chief Sun, I have some situation to report to you."

Sun Chengjun was slightly taken aback; a town mayor of Guantan Gou Zhen, his peer, whose responsibilities were completely different.

Even if it were work reporting, it should go to the county; running to his Public Security Bureau to report? But the thought just flashed in his mind.

He said: "Town Mayor Miao, being polite—what's there to report between us? If there's something, just come straight to my office."