Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 919 Art

Mayor Liu stroked his hair and leaned back in his chair: "Are you really going to build a commercial plaza? A real man's word is his bond. I'll hold a meeting later to mark out the land for you."

Chen Hui laughed and said, "Okay, let's build one. But speaking of which, Uncle Liu, the payback period in your Dragon City is quite long."

Mayor Liu said, "Nonsense, if I could catch up with Fengtian, would I need to beg you for investment? The city wants to renovate around the roundabout, and you can't just run away. I'm not asking you to throw a hundred million or two hundred million into my business, fifty million, okay?"

Xiao Wei said, "The urban redevelopment of Longcheng is a huge project. I feel like the whole city will have to be demolished and rebuilt, except for those two towers and those archways."

Director Li laughed heartily. Actually, Xiao Wei was right; Longcheng was indeed dilapidated in this era.

Mayor Liu said, "We have to take it one step at a time. There's no other way; we have a weak foundation. Look, Yandu has been built, Longcheng Building Station has been built, and the commercial city will open next year. We have to develop step by step."

Director Li asked, "Xiao Wei, what exactly are your plans regarding this matter?"

Xiao Wei said, "The main culprit, Sun Hongbao, definitely has to go to jail and get a heavy sentence. That guy is too arrogant. If it weren't for the two veterans with me last night, they could have taken me down directly. He really doesn't respect the law."

As for these few, if it were up to me, I'd definitely send them in for some retraining. But then again, it's pointless, Uncle Liu, you guys handle it. Compensation is a must, but I won't ask for much. The restaurant doesn't need him to pay; my employees get 100,000 yuan.

Mayor Liu nearly swore, swallowed hard, and said, "One hundred thousand? Do you guys really think money is nothing?"

Chen Hui smirked and said, "You know what, Uncle Liu, there really aren't many. Someone like this factory director, if he doesn't have several hundred thousand or a million in his family, I'll cut my head off. He's definitely richer than you guys."

Xiao Wei said, "My employee's family is quite poor, it's been a tough time for them, and they're all good people, hardworking and capable. It's just that they've had bad luck; they used to work in a small factory, but it went out of business. The whole family has struggled to stay afloat, and this is a good opportunity to help them."

Chen Hui said, "The two brothers, the older one supported his family with his salary as a boiler operator: parents, wife, child, and brother. But then the older one lost his job and someone took his place back home. If they hadn't happened to come to our area at that time, this family would have starved to death in the last two years."

Mayor Liu frowned, rubbed his chin, and after a long while said, "The things you're saying make me, as mayor, feel ashamed."

Xiao Wei waved his hand and said, "It's a major trend, and it has nothing to do with you. There's nothing we can do about it."

Chen Hui said, "There are definitely more people who can't afford to eat in Fengtian than in Longcheng. But overall, the standard of living has been improving in recent years, and I feel things will get better. Before, when people were unemployed, they didn't know what to do or where to work. Now there are more and more ways to make money. That's development, we'll take it one step at a time."

Mayor Liu chuckled, shook his head, and said, "You guys are really trying to teach me a lesson. Since you're so kind, then lend a hand and create a few more jobs." He turned to Director Li and asked, "You just said one dead and one injured?"

Director Li said, "Yes, the one who died has nothing to do with these others. He was a butcher. We've already sent people to investigate; he definitely can't escape. He got into a fight with the cook and spilled the food on Sun Hongbao."

Mayor Liu shook his head and said, "These people nowadays, they're all restless and don't know their place. I'll investigate these people thoroughly and then see what the situation is. Well then, I'll head back; I have another meeting. You guys stay for a couple of days, mark the area, and then you can leave." He turned to Xiao Wei and said.

Xiao Wei said, "I really need to stay for a few days. I have to take care of my employee's situation. I haven't informed his family yet."

There was a gentle knock on the door of the meeting room, and Secretary Cui poked his head in: "Director Li, you called over this deputy director named Liu Huasheng?"

Director Li said, "Yes, yes, he's here. Let him in."

Mayor Liu stood up and said, "You guys get back to work. Old Li, hurry up here."

Several people escorted Mayor Liu out. As soon as Liu Huasheng entered, he quickly stood at attention against the wall, not daring to say a word, and watched Mayor Liu leave.

After seeing Mayor Liu to the door, Director Li, Xiao Wei, and Chen Hui returned to the conference room, where Liu Huasheng was still standing there ramrod straight.

Chen Hui laughed heartily. Director Li looked at Liu Huasheng and asked Chen Hui, "You two... know each other?"

Xiao Wei said, "He's a really good guy, the kind of guy I'm extremely close to. There's him, and Li Xing from the Criminal Investigation Division. By the way, Director Li, Li Xing said he hasn't even managed to become a team leader and wants to transfer to the provincial criminal investigation team. Can you release him here?"

Director Li said, "I just finished talking about other people's crooked ways, and you come here to me, blatantly asking for a position. Let me take a look at the file; I don't remember him. I do remember him, though. Come and sit down." He beckoned to Liu Huasheng.

Liu Huasheng came over and bowed to Director Li: "Hello, Director Li." He carefully sat down, half of his buttocks on the floor, and Director Li glanced at him.

After carefully inquiring about the matter, Director Li nodded and said, "Go and call Li Xing over."

Liu Huasheng went out to the interrogation room, called Li Xing out, and quietly told him what had happened.

Upon entering the room, Li Xing stood at attention, saluted, and greeted them.

Director Li asked some more questions, and Li Xing gave a detailed report on what he had already learned, including some of the people's past.

After asking the questions, Director Li looked Li Xing up and down a few times and said, "You don't want to work for me anymore because you didn't get an official position? You want to go to the provincial team?"

Li Xinghan immediately broke down, his face flushed red. He stammered, unsure how to answer, and finally nodded, saying, "I'm thinking that I'm too young and won't be able to get ahead here. I might as well go to the provincial capital and try my luck there. There are more cases and more opportunities there."

Director Li stared at Li Xing for a full minute before saying, "Go back to your case. Forget about it." Li Xing saluted and turned to leave.

Liu Huasheng said, "Reporting to the director, the director and instructor are both not here today. If there are no tasks, I will also go back."

Director Li nodded, Liu Huasheng saluted, turned and ran away, his vest soaked with sweat.

Director Li said, "You should be prepared. Du Su and Jin Jian will probably try to downplay the situation. After all, they have some senior comrades to consider. I estimate that Director Du and Director Jin will probably retire this time. Consider it a kind of exchange. Don't worry about it, and try to understand."

Chen Hui said, "It's alright, we're not that petty, and we're not unreasonable. Now that things have happened, we'll definitely do it in a way that's in our own best interest. You don't need to explain. As for Sun Hongbao, I only have this one request: a minimum of fifteen years. I don't care about anyone else."

Director Li nodded and said with a smile, "Director Chen's teaching is really good. It's a shame you're not working here. Alright then, I'll get on with my case quickly, you guys go ahead and get busy too. Don't you still have some family matters to deal with?"

(End of this chapter)