Cosmic Demon

Chapter 62: The Tiger and the Sick Cat, Old Street and New Town

The rumbling bulldozers razed the houses to the ground, shattered large pieces of bricks and tiles, broke and collapsed the eaves and beams, and raised billowing smoke and dust.

Such noise attracted many neighbors who came to watch the fun, including old men and women carrying cloth bags to buy vegetables, and office workers eating fried cakes and leek dumplings. They gathered in groups of three or four and whispered to each other.

"Why is it that the Zhang family's house has been demolished before the letter of intent for shantytown renovation has been issued?"

"It seems that my son was in a hurry to get married and couldn't raise enough money for the bride's family, so he sold the house."

"Thanks to that, we will be able to live in a new house in a while."

"Well, who can say for sure? The renovation of the old city is mentioned every year..."

Qin Shi was slightly stunned. The topic of the demolition of the old factory street had been discussed more and more heatedly recently, but he didn't expect that a bulldozer would drive in today.

He stood outside the crowd, listening to the words coming from all directions.

"Many small hotels, massage parlors and shops on Xinghua Road have been taken away."

"The tenants on Weigong Street were unwilling to move, and thugs even threw paint on their door."

"They haven't been reformed yet, why are these people making such a big fuss?"

"It's a new city development, so shops are much more expensive than residential houses..."

Lin Yunqing frowned:
"How come someone has already started to enclose land before the documents for the renovation of shanty towns and the demolition of old buildings have been issued?"

She had heard from her elder brother Lin Xiaohan that the previous urban planning deliberately avoided the eastern suburbs of Dangyang because of historical issues.

For example, there was a huge explosion in a military factory, and the old city area covers a large area and has a complex population composition, involving military workers, families of veterans, and even children of martyrs.

In addition, Hengzhou's conservative attitude of closing itself off to the outside world in recent years has prevented this major project from being implemented normally.

But the wind direction seems to have changed recently, and news came from somewhere in the urban circle that Hengzhou is going to lift the blockade.

It is said that the Imperial Capital is preparing to launch a strategic plan to "revitalize the border areas."

And it is being vigorously promoted from all aspects and in all directions.

Lin Yunqing was not sure whether this was true or not, so he asked his elder brother Lin Xiaohan.

The latter was vague and evasive.

Qin Shi shrugged, not feeling surprised at all:
“The flow of information is often from top to bottom, while the flow of wealth is just the opposite.

It is a common practice to enclose land in advance and convert residential houses into shops so that they can get more compensation when the land is expropriated.”

He suddenly thought of Cheng Ze, the boss of Beiguan Street. Maybe the so-called big job he took was this?
Beep, the shrill sound of a horn pushed through the crowd and a car drove into the noisy street.

The tall and thin man wearing gold-rimmed glasses let the driver open the car door.

He stepped on the ground with his shiny leather shoes, and then came out from the back seat, covering his nose.

He pointed at the shops around him and said, as if no one was around:
"This piece, and that piece, get them as soon as possible. Ah Biao, Brother Hao appreciates you, so he let you take over the Yiquan Club. You should be grateful."

The baby-faced young man who had appeared in the Midnight Palace before followed behind, looking embarrassed:
"Brother Ji, the people living here are all family members of employees, and they don't want to sell it."

The man with gold-rimmed glasses looked unhappy:
"That's why I asked you to find a way! Cut off the water and electricity, set snakes on fire... use all the methods your brother Ze used to collect debts! It's not like we won't pay!

That unlucky guy who used his house as collateral a few days ago, wasn’t that what happened? He was dragged in to play a few games, and the interest compounded to make him bankrupt! "

Ah Biao lowered his head and pleaded:
"Brother Ji, I lived here when I was a kid, and many neighbors knew my parents..."

The man with gold-rimmed glasses was very impatient:

"That's even better. Tell them clearly that they should take the money and leave as soon as possible, and stop dreaming of getting rich from demolition!
Some money, even if it falls on the ground, they can't pick it up! Understand?"

A Biao stammered and wanted to say something, but the man with gold-rimmed glasses, whose patience had run out, slapped him in the face.

"Just do it well if I tell you to! Why are you talking so much nonsense! Do you want to emulate your boss? Brother Hao gave him face by assigning him the big job of the Urban Construction Company! But he kept making excuses and was not happy about it! You can't even grasp the opportunity to make money, you deserve to eat shit for the rest of your life... Aze, when did you come?"

The man with gold-rimmed glasses adjusted his glasses frame and turned around to see Cheng Ze and a few of his younger brothers approaching him.

He subconsciously took two steps back and quickly put on a smile:
"Aze, long time no see! I heard that Brother Hao asked you to buy land and close shops, what a lucrative job! Brother Hao values ​​you the most!"

Cheng Ze glanced at the baby-faced young man with swollen cheeks and red eyes, and then returned his gaze to the man with gold-rimmed glasses:
"Brother Luo, you are not smart, why do you have to get so angry? It hurts your liver."

The boss of Beiguan Street seemed not to hear the contemptuous abuse from the man with gold-rimmed glasses and remained very friendly.

"Aze, I don't mean to say that you were too gentle to your subordinates in the past, causing them to not know how to do things.

The boss has spoken, and the younger brothers should just follow his orders. "

The man with gold-rimmed glasses named "Rocky" smiled with a fake smile:

"Brother Hao hates those disobedient wild dogs that like to act on their own. If you give a bone to a pet dog, it will bark. If you can't tame a wild dog, it won't move even if you let it bite you."

The baby-faced young man who had buried his head suddenly looked up. He had endured the slap in the face just now without saying a word, but now he unconsciously clenched his fists.

The younger brothers behind Cheng Ze also glared at Rocky, who was in charge of the Righteous Fist Club.

This kind of sarcasm in person is more insulting than a slap in the face.

"Aze, you have also been a boss, don't you think that's right?"

Rocky looked at Cheng Ze leisurely, as if he was very confident.

But to be honest, he also felt uneasy. Before Brother Hao took over Yuhai Urban Construction, the old man was in charge.

Cheng Ze is known as the "Tiger General". He is best at killing people and seizing territory. He can guard a dredging ship with just two shotguns.

If things really get ugly, it's hard to say who will suffer.

"What Luo Ge said makes sense."

Cheng Ze took out a cigarette box, took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth.

"My subordinates do need to be taught, but A Biao has followed me after all, so Luo Ge should give him some face."

Tsk, the tiger has turned into a sick cat.

Still have some brains.

Rocky smiled, adjusted his glasses, and raised his chin:
"I'm anxious too. Aze, you don't know that Brother Hao's business has not been going well recently. A while ago, the inspection team targeted Yuhai Pharmaceutical and sealed off several warehouses at the dock.

On the urban construction side, the Education Department is launching some kind of rectification and reform campaign, which is making us exhausted.

The document is about to be issued, and if we can’t keep up with the progress, it will delay the company’s development.”

Cheng Ze held a cigarette in his mouth, his expression calm:

"I will speed up the purchase of land..."

Rocky shook his head:

"No need, let A Biao do it. A Ze, please take care of the batch of goods in the warehouse. Wait for Brother Hao to make connections and quickly take them out."

"it is good."

Cheng Ze had no objection. After agreeing, he left with his younger brother.

Qin Shi, who was in the crowd, looked at Li Yuan and Xie Yucheng who were following Ze Ge, and saw disappointment and frustration on their faces.

Cheng Ze, who took down Beiguan Street with his fists and was brave enough to seek wealth and fame, is the embodiment of "getting ahead" in the world of Brother Yuan and Brother Cheng.

But today, Ze Ge's retreat completely shattered the two people's fantasy of becoming big bosses.

It turns out that the big brother of Beiguan Street, who looks after the place and supports his younger brothers, is nothing more than a dog raised by the big boss and has no dignity at all.

"What do they do?"

Lin Yunqing looked at the two gangs with confusion in his eyes.

The young lady had never seen a low-level social organization, and she thought it was just some contractor who was meeting there.

"This is where I make my living."

Qin Shi answered calmly.

"The difference is, one enjoys drinking blood, and the other can't let go of his feelings."

The onlookers discussed quietly and felt that Boss Ze from Beiguan Street was too cowardly.

Even when people pointed at my nose and scolded me, I dared not say a word.

"You've become a boss, you live in a big house and drive a luxury car, how can you just kill people at will?"

"That's right. If you ask me, Brother Ze still takes the neighbors' feelings into consideration. He is not as ruthless as Brother Ji!"

"Let's go, let's go. Fortunately, they didn't take a fancy to my house. Otherwise, they would throw paint and release rats. I wouldn't be able to live like this..."

Qin Shi frowned. Would these people do something to him?
He thought about giving instructions to the youngest son, Qin Lan, to avoid any accidents.

"We really need to move out soon. Once the shantytown renovation documents come down, this place will definitely become a mess."

"Assistant Qin, I heard that the chicken racks in Jiuchang Street are delicious. Can you take me there?"

Lin Yunqing retracted his gaze and spoke eagerly.

"The stall is open in the afternoon, please have a tray of beef steamed buns."

Considering that he would need to use Teacher Lin's virtual battle room and high-energy canned food in the future, Qin Shi reluctantly invested ten dollars to increase the favorability of the dog woman.

"Oh, man, I can't help it! I take the initiative to buy me food, I have a crush on you!"

Lin Yunqing once again recalled the teaching content of "High Charisma Cultivation Guide".

When the opposite sex takes the initiative to show affection, it means they have a crush on you.

Qin Shi was not aware that his actions had caused Lin Yunqing to misunderstand him, otherwise he would have cursed inwardly, "Pu Xin Jurchen bastard."

It is the morning market now and it is bustling.

Qin Shi, who was merging into the crowd with Lin Yunqing, suddenly remembered the momentary breath he had just captured.

Under the observation of inner vision and extrasensory perception, the murderous intent and evil thoughts of Brother Ze looked like an insoluble red mixed with a chilling black.

"Sick cat? I don't think so."

(End of this chapter)