Chapter 3909: Unconventional Means

Early the next morning, Zhao Desan returned to the district early. After arriving at his unit, he checked the relevant demolition materials for the Tourism Investment City project while waiting for Zhang Hui's call. But not long after work started, the first call he received was from Wu Min. Wu Min asked him to come to her office, saying she had something to ask him.

Filled with confusion, Zhao Desan rushed to Wu Min's office, pushed the door open, and asked Wu Min with his usual slightly mischievous smile, "Leader, what instructions do you have for me so early in the morning?"

Wu Min pointed to a chair, signaling Zhao Desan to sit down, and went straight to the point, "Did you go to the Tourism City side yesterday?"

Zhao Desan nodded and said, "Yes." At the same time, he was a bit confused about how Sister Wu knew, so he couldn't help but ask, "Sister Wu, how did you know?"

Wu Min said expressionlessly, "How could you hinder the construction progress? Do you know how important the Lin Group's investment in the district is? You can't let the progress of the entire project be affected just because one or two private houses refuse to be demolished. I heard that you stopped the contractor when they were demolishing the house yesterday. What exactly is going on?"

Damn it! It must be that bitch who complained! Zhao Desan cursed fiercely in his heart, then quickly explained to Wu Min, "Sister Wu, the situation is like this: that house is outside the demolition red line, and they hadn't negotiated with the residents yet, but they sent people to forcibly demolish it directly. This is illegal demolition. I just happened to run into it. As a local leader, I certainly have the responsibility and obligation to stop such barbaric behavior..."

After hearing Zhao Desan's explanation, Wu Min not only didn't have a softening reaction, but her expression became even more serious. Her beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she said with a straight face, "You're the only one with a sense of justice! Do you know that stopping the demolition like this will affect the progress of the entire project? The Lin Construction Group being able to invest and build projects in the district was arranged by the Municipal Committee and Municipal Government. It has a great driving effect on the overall development of our district. While the district is developing, it will definitely affect some personal interests. Between personal interests and the district's development, which is light and which is heavy? You are also a member of the district's leadership team; you should know which is light and which is important! How can you lack such foresight!"

Zhao Desan, this guy, is sometimes stubborn about certain things. Hearing Sister Wu criticize him like this, Zhao Desan not only didn't accept it humbly, but argued righteously, "Sister Wu, I think as a local parent official, when encountering things where the common people are bullied, we cannot be shrinking turtles. We local leaders should first consider the well-being and benefits of the common people. When the legitimate interests of the common people are infringed upon, we should not sit idly by!"

Zhao Desan's words were not without reason. Seeing his righteous appearance, Wu Min realized that her reaction just now was a bit excessive, and her tone was a bit unfriendly, so she softened her tone slightly and said, "Desan, I know your starting point is good, but you have to be able to see what's important. What our district needs most now is investment. Only with investment can there be development. And this Tourism City project is extremely important to the district's overall development plan. And you are in charge of this work; you should support this work. How can you... how can you hinder it?"

Seeing that Sister Wu's attitude had softened, Zhao Desan also softened his attitude, nodded, and said, "Sister Wu, I understand this. I'm not saying I want to hinder the project's development, but we can't let our district's development cause the common people to complain and be dissatisfied. Besides, that's not a big problem. Isn't it just one household affecting the construction progress? As long as we sit down and talk, negotiate well, and demolish legally, won't that be it?"

Hearing Zhao Desan speak so lightly about resolving this matter, Wu Min couldn't help but smile slightly and said, "It's easy to say, but hard to do. The most difficult part of government work now is demolition. Some 'nail households' simply cannot be negotiated with. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many demolition blood cases. Whether it's the government or the developer, no one wants to see such things happen. Sometimes, isn't it just being forced by the 'nail households' that they have to use those unconventional means!"

Regarding Wu Min's concerns, Zhao Desan smiled dismissively and said, "Sister Wu, have you forgotten so quickly? That tough nut, the Dongxing Fertilizer Factory—didn't they move Secretary Lu of the Political and Legal Committee out, and wasn't it still demolished smoothly?"

Looking at Zhao Desan's confident appearance, Wu Min smiled indifferently and asked, "Listening to you, it seems you already have a way to handle this?"

Zhao Desan smiled triumphantly and said, "Compared to the Dongxing Fertilizer Factory, this is a piece of cake."

Hearing Zhao Desan say this, Wu Min smiled slightly and said, "Alright, seeing that you are so confident, I won't ask about this matter anymore. You handle it as you see fit. But I have one requirement: you cannot let this matter delay the normal construction progress of the Tourism City, because the district's goal is very clear, and that is to develop the Tourism City first."

Zhao Desan nodded with a smile and said, "Sister Wu, don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter well."

Just as Zhao Desan finished talking about this matter with Wu Min, Zhang Hui's call came in, saying she was already at the Tourism City project site and asked when Zhao Desan would come over to go to Gao Ying's house with her to negotiate the demolition. After receiving Zhang Hui's call, Zhao Desan left Wu Min's office. On the way to the young widow Gao Ying's house, he dialed Zhang Hui's number.

Today, Gao Ying knew that the government was taking the lead to negotiate the demolition of her house, so she moved the small wooden table out to the front door early, set up a few small wooden stools around the small square table, and even spent dozens of yuan to buy a pack of good tea and some disposable paper cups, waiting for the government leaders, developers, and contractors to arrive.

The first person to appear before her was Zhao Desan. Seeing Zhao Desan personally step forward for her family's matter, Gao Ying was naturally very happy. A grateful smile appeared on her aloof face, and she greeted Zhao Desan to sit down and poured him a cup of tea. Zhao Desan warned her in advance, "Sister, later when the developers and contractors' leaders come, don't be afraid. With me backing you up, ask for a higher price. Get as much compensation as you can, you know?"

The young widow looked at Zhao Desan with smiling eyes and nodded. In her heart, she had an indescribable feeling for this young leader who was the Deputy District Mayor of Chanba District. It was a very subtle feeling, as if her heart had opened its doors to this young man, and as long as he was willing, he could walk in at any time.

A short while later, a Toyota Prado and a red Mercedes SUV stopped one after another in the open space in front of Gao Ying's house. The doors opened, and the person who got out of the Mercedes was Zhang Hui, General Manager of Lin Construction Group, while the person who got out of the Toyota Prado was Ju Long, who had been showing off in front of the widow's house with a group of migrant workers yesterday afternoon. The two walked over one after another. After several people sat around the small square table, Gao Ying poured a cup of tea for Zhang Hui and Ju Long each, and then sat quietly to the side.

Zhang Hui still looked at Zhao Desan with those seductive eyes, a faint smile on her face, and asked him, "District Mayor Liu, for such a small matter, you personally stepped forward to resolve it. You really are a competent leader."

Zhao Desan laughed and said, "The matter is a small matter, but matters concerning the vital interests of the common people are big matters. Since the organization arranged me in this position and I happen to be in charge of the district's urban construction work, it is only natural for me to be responsible for handling this matter."

Zhang Hui smiled seductively and said, "Deputy District Mayor Liu represents the government today, and I represent our Lin Construction Group, while President Ju is the person in charge of the contractor. Today, let's sit down and negotiate this matter. District Mayor Liu is a leader, why don't you express your opinion?"

Zhao Desan picked up the water cup, took a sip, and said, "What other opinion is there? Just follow the policy. If the sister's house is outside the demolition red line but affects our construction progress, then it must be demolished. But demolition must have a legal process; it cannot be barbaric demolition like yesterday. President Ju, don't you agree?" As he spoke, Zhao Desan pointed the spearhead at Ju Long, who was sitting to the side.

Upon learning that Zhao Desan was the Deputy District Mayor of Chanba District, the arrogant and domineering Ju Long seemed like a different person. He changed his expression, smiled awkwardly, and nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, District Mayor Liu is right."

Seeing Ju Long nodding and bowing in front of Zhao Desan, Zhang Hui gave him a dissatisfied glance, then smiled at Zhao Desan and said, "Our Lin Group is such a large enterprise, we must definitely act according to the policies of the country and the government. Yesterday's matter, to put it bluntly, was the contractor's behavior and has nothing to do with our group." At this point, Zhang Hui gave Ju Long a cold look, then said to Zhao Desan, "But our group is the project's investment developer, so in the end, it has something to do with our group. Today, let's sit together, and Deputy District Mayor Liu, why don't you negotiate and see how to resolve this matter?"

Zhao Desan took a pack of Soft Zhonghua cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and just as he put it in his mouth, Ju Long smiled obsequiously and handed over his lighter. Zhao Desan lit the cigarette, took a leisurely puff, and said with a smile, "This matter is very easy to resolve. In the end, it's still a matter of money. The sister isn't saying she won't cooperate with our district's work; it's mainly that the compensation is too low. Sister, is that your thought?" ===== CHAPTER 3910 =====