Chapter 54

Then Land Fan said the second matter: "Brothers, the county has already launched the recruitment examination plan for public institutions. According to my understanding, this is the last autonomous recruitment exam for our Ningyang. The opportunity can be said to be once in a thousand years; we absolutely cannot miss it!"

Everyone should note two points: first, don't squander the money you earn; later see if there's a way to use money to open a path.

Second, you five absolutely cannot slack off on review; you must memorize the 'Public Basic Knowledge' until you know it inside out, then do lots of practice questions—this isn't math and physics, where hard work alone yields results.

Du Wenlong said with some worry: "Brother Fan, we haven't yet obtained our college diplomas, so we currently lack the eligibility to register."

Land Fan laughed: "Don't worry about this; the plan has just been launched, it's merely an idea, and getting approval from the provincial and municipal human resources and social security department won't be easy. Xu Zheng privately tipped me off that they intend to take care of a few county leaders' children, so it will likely be delayed, and you can hitch a ride on that."

Su Xiaoyi said regretfully: "Ah, I missed the boat; I'm completely out of luck, destined never to eat government food in this lifetime. Brothers, you must strive hard, don't let Fan's earnest efforts go to waste."

Wu Heng exclaimed in surprise: "Holy shit, you're actually pulling off something this big? Why didn't you bring me?"

Land Fan laughed: "Even if I let you go to work, would you be willing? Could you stomach that measly salary?"

Wu Heng said: "Only an idiot would refuse! Which business has no risk? Which day lacks a bankrupt company? An iron rice bowl can support you in old age. I didn't realize before that having a job doesn't affect doing business—look at our school's PE teacher Le Xue Zhi; that damn fellow is almost becoming Ningyang's richest man, yet he still goes to work."

When Le Xue Zhi was mentioned, Land Fan's smile faded and he said: "These past few days, I've been thinking about how to strip Le Xue Zhi of his public position."

Upon hearing this, Wu Heng's interest sparked immediately—Le Xue Zhi is his family's biggest rival in Ningyang, and he's often secretly tripped him up. Thinking he could take him down, Wu Heng eagerly said: "Everyone in the school knows Le Xue Zhi is a major lecher; whenever he returns to school he brings disaster, does such a person deserve to be a teacher? Moreover, half of the county's projects are handled by him—anyone in construction knows this. Oh, I heard he also set up a Waste Oil Mud Treatment Plant, openly selling 'black oil'. That damn guy owns a Range Rover, a Porsche Cayenne, and a Maybach, swapping cars and women every day."

Du Wenlong said: "Everyone knows these things, but the Le family has money and power; without evidence we can't do anything about him."

Yang Minghao said: "Officials protect each other; Le Lao Er is currently the Deputy County Chief, and if no major scandal erupts, these Ningyang leaders won't intervene. Even if we report to the city or province, it might be useless, and we could even face retaliation from Le Xue Zhi; I've heard Le Lao Da is a big official in the city."

Several of them came from the countryside, never having experienced such a thing; they were at a loss, willing but unable.

Land Fan pondered day and night, constantly scheming how to topple the Le family; he did have an idea, though he wasn't sure if it would work, so he decided to discuss it with his brothers and said: "As the saying goes, many voices can melt gold, accumulated slander can rot bones; the power of public opinion is boundless! Can we gather black material on Le Xue Zhi, then anonymously send it to the central and provincial Discipline Inspection Committee while also distributing flyers in the county and city? If we build up momentum, I don't believe the higher-ups could ignore it."

When gathering Le Xue Zhi's 'black material,' we must emphasize the protective umbrellas of Le Xue Ren and Le Xue Yi. The material can be a mix of truth and falsehood, making readers feel righteous indignation, perceiving Le Xue Zhi as an utterly evil scoundrel who does every conceivable wrong—for example, a teacher becoming Ningyang's richest man, controlling over ten companies, monopolizing government projects, with assets in the hundreds of millions, tarnishing the reputations of hundreds, and so on. Even if the Le family is incredibly powerful, they must still consider public opinion's impact; I estimate removing Le Xue Zhi from his job won't be a problem.

Seeing everyone's slightly astonished looks, Land Fan explained: "The Le family wields great power; as the ancients said, the people do not contend with officials. So either we do nothing, or if we act, it must be a do-or-die effort, giving it our all—we must strike decisively; otherwise we'll alert the enemy, ultimately digging our own graves, and mercy toward the foe is cruelty toward ourselves."

Wu Heng felt he had previously underestimated this classmate, but quickly returned to normal, laughing: "Alright, Brother Fan, that's pretty cunning, but I like it! This task has potential; such an interesting affair must count me in. I'll take the lead—I'll gather construction-related materials and give him a mix of truth and falsehood, catching wind and shadows."

Du Wenlong said with unusual determination: "I'll handle the material concerning the school's female teachers and female students! Brother Fan, I'll take leave next week."

Land Fan nodded, feeling very at ease with Chou Chou.

Yang Minghao said: "Brother Fan, once the material is ready, I'll take charge of Yingjiang City's big-character posters, guaranteeing they'll be posted on every street and alley, every nook and cranny."

Land Fan said: "This isn't something you can handle alone; we need meticulous planning and must ensure safety, absolutely avoiding exposure to prevent Le Xue Zhi's retaliation. Once the material is ready, each of us will bring a vehicle, dodge the street surveillance cameras, we must act personally and complete the task in one night. Wu Heng, you'll need to handle the vehicle issue—preferably using out-of-town cars."

"No problem, I'll get a fake ID, rent ten vehicles from another city and bring them back, guaranteeing no loose ends!"

Ceng Ming, Liu Jin Zhu, Xia Li, and Su Xiaoyi rolled up their sleeves, all declaring their stance: "Let's get him, damn it!"

A warm current surged through Land Fan's heart; he said gratefully: "How fortunate to have met you! Thanks, brothers, for standing by me when I needed it most—I'll forever cherish this kindness in my heart! Good brothers, for life."

"Land Fan, what about me? Sisters aren't needed? What can I do?"

Land Fan laughed: "Sister Ding Tongxin, your task is the heaviest. If Le Xue Zhi is removed from his public post, I want you to persuade him to personally serve as the legal representative of those companies, and more importantly, to gather evidence of his illegal and criminal acts."

Ding Tongxin said: "Don't judge by his burly appearance—he's actually quite thoughtful, just with some lust on the brain. I'll figure this out; worst case, I'll suffer a bit, let him take advantage—who made you treat the sister so well?"

"Sister Ding Tongxin, helping out is a small matter; safety first, don't wrong yourself. No need for thanks—they're in my heart."

Brothers united, plus a sister—profits will slice through metal!

Land Fan believed that as long as everyone works together, there's no mountain we can't climb, no obstacle we can't overcome.

In a lifetime, one meets myriad people; those who understand you are confidants, those who help you are benefactors—whether a drop of kindness or a lifting hand, we must engrave it in our hearts and repay with a spring.

The next day, the covert operation against Le Xue Zhi quietly began.

Land Fan seized Wu Heng's office and looked up online how to report to the central and provincial Discipline Inspection Committee. As the saying goes, for internal matters ask Baidu, for external matters ask Google; over these two years at work, Land Fan has become adept at operating a computer, and typing is no problem.

The internet really is a good thing; after entering the query, what Land Fan wanted appeared immediately before his eyes.

Land Fan noted all of this, registered a new QQ number, planning to go out and get a 'black card' later; he intends to report via mail, phone, and the internet, and moreover plans to make a named report, since the case-filing and verification rates are higher than for anonymous reports—of course, he certainly won't use his own or his brothers' IDs.

On Sunday, Du Wenlong strolled around the county middle school, saw that many students were gathered at the entrance of the place called 'Microphone,' and went over to chat with them.

Unexpectedly, the students were quite wary and ignored Chou Chou.

Having no other recourse, Chou Chou bought drinks for two female classmates and, lowering his voice, said: "Classmates, I'm actually a staff member of the provincial Discipline Inspection Committee; someone has reported your school's teacher Le Xue Zhi, and I've come specially to learn more. Please rest assured—we have confidentiality principles and will never disclose any of your information. If your clues aid the investigation, there are also rewards, and they can help us weed out bad apples."

Having said that, Du Wenlong pulled out 200 yuan to 'buy off' them.

The students, being inexperienced with the world, under the lure of 200 yuan and the call to 'uphold justice,' spoke freely and held nothing back.

Du Wenlong kept recording, and in the end he noted down the names of over a dozen female classmates and female teachers. Although he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help cursing, "This bastard beast is less than nothing!"

Moreover, there had been many rumors about this damn guy even when Du Wenlong was in school—that during PE class his hands and feet were far from clean.

Du Wenlong felt that what he was doing now was a righteous act, very meaningful. Is the Discipline Inspection Committee supposed to do this kind of thing? Suddenly, he developed a strong interest in the Discipline Inspection Committee and his heart yearned for that unit.

Wu Heng also wasn't idle; over the past two days he began frequently dropping by various construction companies.

After following his father into engineering, Wu Heng became bold and unrestrained; combined with his carefree personality and his own company's strength, he thrived in Ningyang's construction industry, and wherever he went he was offered a cup of tea.

Le Xue Zhi relied on his backing; over the past few years he's often snatched everyone's livelihood, leaving many resentful. When Wu Heng steered the conversation toward Le Xue Zhi, the bosses had nothing good to say, allowing Wu Heng to extract lots of useful information.

The other brothers were also taking action, and the biggest gain went to Ding Tongxin.

Massage parlors count as entertainment venues, where the clientele is a mix of dragons and snakes, making them excellent spots for gathering gossip. Moreover, many customers arrive already drunk; the masseurs, with a little prompting, continually supplied Land Fan with Le Xue Zhi's 'dark background.'

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner; Land Fan continuously checked for gaps and made improvements, striving for a decisive strike and leaving no hidden dangers.

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