Two days later.

Yu Lian immediately went to handle her work as soon as she got out of the car.

She discreetly entered the office in the planning area, but what concerned her most were the people causing trouble at the gate not far away.

During her two days on the road, she also tried to find opportunities to learn about the situation here.

"Ms. Yu, what brings you here?"

"I rushed over here as soon as I understood the situation. Let me explain the basic situation. I want to know the real reason, don't tell me we haven't found it yet."

The group exchanged bewildered glances. After a two-second pause, the person in charge stepped forward: "I'm sorry, Mr. Yu, we really haven't been able to find the cause of this. They seem to have appeared out of nowhere overnight..."

The person in charge knew he was in a difficult position, and lowered his head guiltily after speaking.

Yu Lianzhen didn't know where to begin her outburst.

dong dong dong-

"Sister Nian! You're here! Mr. Zhuo and I just finished our investigation and found a lead."

It was Xiao Xu. Behind her stood the man who had not yet regained his memory, but who knew full well what wrong he had done, nodding slightly in acknowledgment.

"Excuse me, everyone, please move to the lounge and sit for a while. I have something to report to our boss."

These words made the group feel as if they had been granted a pardon, and they hurriedly left.

"Sister Nian, I suspect someone is deliberately targeting you. Did you make any enemies in Yuncheng before?"

After thinking it over, Yu Lian could only think of Jiang Qingke, whom she had met some time ago.

But given the importance of this project and the large number of people causing trouble, it seems unlikely that she could accomplish it, considering her background.

"Yes...but never mind, just in case, you should still check it out. You two should both leave."

Zhuo Heng followed him out, and the two walked outside together. Xiao Xu said to Zhuo Heng, "Mr. Zhuo, you're doing much better now. At least you understand yourself and are much more measured."

Zhuo Heng gave a wry smile: "Okay, you go first, I'll meet up with you in a bit."

Xiao Xu pouted and walked quickly forward. She still didn't understand why he would come over even though he already knew the truth.

I initially thought he had a conscience and was trying to atone for his sins, but he's been here for several days and has been completely focused on his work, not even once visiting Yu Xin or the child.

I really don't understand it.

……

Just when Yu Lian was at her wit's end, Bai Wen, the assistant who had helped her with all the big and small matters last time, arrived.

"Comrade Bai, what brings you here?"

"It's the same this time, but the person who entrusted me with this task has changed. Your husband called personally and asked me to pass on a telegram."

Yu Lian took it and opened it; there were only three big words: "I'm sorry."

She casually put it aside: "Comrade Bai, the only thing I need help with in this matter is to find out who is instigating the masses behind the scenes."

"Leave this matter to me, Mr. Yu, you can rest assured and get on with your work."

Having received a strong guarantee, Yu Lian nodded in satisfaction and expressed her gratitude to the person who came and the forces behind him.

However, Yu Lian regretted it that very night.

A new idea flashed through her mind, and she immediately stopped Assistant Bai.

This matter needs to be handled in a different way—there's no need to search for the truth; it will come to light in time.

The next day, relevant personnel came forward, and the person in charge stated: "For anyone dissatisfied with the contract, or who has other requests, we can sit down and discuss it calmly. The boss said that money is the least of her worries; as long as everyone cooperates, the money issue is negotiable."

Seeing that he was followed by a group of people who looked like they could talk, everyone immediately sent one of them up to negotiate terms.

Seeing that there was hope, everyone was glad they had listened to Hou Dazhuang's advice.

These past few years have been tough enough, but now that they've finally found a way to make money and can move out of their dilapidated alley to live in a new house, everyone is happy about it.

Everyone present was overjoyed, feeling that they had made a profit by coming with Hou Dazhuang.

Even worse, some sneak back and bring people to the construction site to join the opposition.

Hearing that making a scene would earn them more money, those who hadn't come were naturally unwilling, so they picked up their weapons and joined the crowd.

Within a morning, the news had spread. Ninety percent of the homeowners who had signed the contracts had all backed out.

Even the person lying in the hospital is slowly waking up after the medication was changed.

The first thing I saw when I woke up was a refined-looking woman who, with a smile on her face, uttered the devil's whisper:

"Sir, it's good that you're alright. Our company specializes in treating people's illnesses. You'll probably recover from this fall in a couple of days. See you in court then."

The family members were so angry that they kicked the man out, cursing the capitalists under their breath.

They didn't notice the remorseful look on the man lying in the hospital bed.

The day after the contracts were signed, there were still a few households that hadn't signed a second contract.

After a specialist visited their homes to inquire, those people decided not to sign, and the original agreed-upon price was maintained.

As a result, of the hundreds of households in this area that signed compensation contracts with Progress Pharmaceuticals, only eight remain.

Two weeks after the contract was signed, and seeing that no one had come to discuss the price and compensation, some people started to get impatient.

When they went to inquire, the security guard at the gate told them, "You bunch of idiots, don't you all read the newspapers? This company is so rich, if they can be the boss, why can't you be...?"

"You stinking gatekeeper, why do you talk so much?"

The old man chuckled and said, "Yes, yes, you gentlemen are my elder brothers. But at least I, this lousy gatekeeper, have a job and get a room. Do you guys have one?"

"What do you mean?"

"It means exactly what it says. It's already been emptied out; everything has been moved to Xujia Village in the north of the city. If you don't want it, there are plenty of other people who will."

"What nonsense are you talking about? I went to Xujia Village the day before yesterday, and there was nothing there yet."

"Going there the day before yesterday doesn't mean it happened yesterday. If you have time, go take a look; this tin wall will be torn down soon too. Go away, go away."

Suddenly, a large yellow dog appeared and barked wildly at the group through the fence.

One of the men still didn't believe it, so he led the other neighbors to the nearest public phone and made a call to a relative.

"Third Aunt, when I visited a while ago, you didn't tell me that Chenjia Village was going to be relocated?"

After listening carefully, the old man on the other end said to his nephew, "That was a confidentiality agreement. It said we wouldn't get any money. I don't know those suckers wouldn't take it, giving it away to our village for free. Don't you live in the west of the city? Did you know that?"

The man looked grim and hung up the phone without saying goodbye.

On the other end of the line, an elderly woman dressed in coarse cloth hung up the phone with a puzzled look: "That brat, always in such a rush."

Then she looked at the construction site not far away, and saw that the trees and crops looked like a waste.

The old man couldn't help but wipe away his tears. Then, thinking of the considerable compensation and the government's swift action, he realized how important this matter was.

They even gave each family a job opportunity and allocated housing.

The old woman, who had eaten tree bark and gnawed on yellow soil, was filled with mixed feelings.

And just before he was to be buried, a good day arrived.

Not far away, villagers on the dam were celebrating joyfully, preparing to receive the people coming from above.

Meanwhile, in a chaotic alley in the west of the city, a small riot was taking place.

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