Chapter 434

The development context of the construction site death incident seriously deviated from Guo Lichun's preset course.

From ancient times to the present!

The poor do not contend with the rich, merchants do not contend with officials—this is a kind of "wisdom" engraved in the bones of the nation. Fan Donglin, a mere merchant, dared to openly draw his sword against a mayor at the meeting!

Is Fan Donglin a person lacking wisdom?

No!

Guo Lichun never considered Fan Donglin a brainless idiot.

He deeply realized that the other party openly drawing his sword at the meeting was not merely to reverse the decline, but to pierce his Guo Lichun's political authority.

The effect of that sword is also obvious!

Now, among the various levels of leadership in Haishan Shi, many have privately speculated, suspecting that Guo Lichun's era is about to fall, while the era belonging to Yu Huacheng is slowly unfolding.

As the saying goes, one general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand!

Someone rises!

Then someone will surely fall!

The days of the local emperor haven't been enough yet; Guo Lichun does not want to become that fallen person.

At any cost, eliminate Fan Dongfan!

This is a decision Guo Lichun made after careful consideration.

In Guo Lichun's view, Fan Dongfan, who possesses both courage and wealth, is the greatest threat! As long as Fan Donglin is removed, Yu Huacheng will be like a toothless tiger, not worth fearing!

Deputy Mayor Li Yongyuan, in charge of the Faction, did not attend today's project promotion meeting and did not know how strong the smell of gunpowder was on site.

But seeing Guo Lichun's angry face, he knew today was surely an unfavorable start.

Guo Lichun has no retreat, and Li Yongyuan likewise has no retreat; we are all grasshoppers on the same rope—shared honor, shared loss.

After Guo Lichun leaves.

Li Yongyuan solemnly reminded Zheng Canghai and Cai Yang: "Did you understand Mayor Guo's instructions? Causing internal strife at this critical juncture is tantamount to tearing down Mayor Guo's stage!"

Zheng and Cai fell silent like cicadas in winter, sitting honestly, daring not to question.

Li Yongyuan then fixed his gaze on Cai Yang: "You want to be the Dragon King? The opportunity is before you; it depends on whether you have the ability."

"I know what to do."

Cai Yang appeared outwardly devout like a pious grandson, but inwardly doubts arose; his first thought was whether the heavens were about to change? Today Guo Lichun personally went down to clean up.

By contrast, Zheng Canghai did not have such complicated thoughts.

The Fisher Harbor New City project was seized by Fan Dongfan, and his son Zheng Sanshui was sent to detention by Fan Donglin; each time he thought of these matters, Zheng Canghai wished to tear Fan Dongfan apart.

Zheng Canghai turned and ordered Cai Yang: "Step out for a moment; I need to speak privately with Mayor Li."

Cai Yang, suppressing anger, retorted: "Old Zheng, are you confused about the situation? This is Haishan Hotel, my turf! You're telling me to leave?"

"!!!"

Zheng Canghai, rebuked until his brows furrowed and eyes flared, couldn't even let out a fart; he was indeed furious and confused, momentarily forgetting this wasn't his own turf.

Just as Zheng Lunhai was feeling depressed.

Li Yongyuan suddenly spoke with a smile: "Old Cai, my wife calls you home for dinner; aren't you going back?"

"!!!"

Cai Yang immediately couldn't laugh.

He realized that, whether it was Guo Lichun or Li Yongyuan, these mother‑fucking dogs! On the surface they offered him a chance to compete for Dragon King, but actually their stance still leaned toward Zheng Canghai!

"My wife has been dead for several months!"

Cai Yang threw down an angry remark, stood up, and left the private room.

Even the air was filled with resentful energy!

Li Yongyuan laughed dismissively: "Look at his temper, actually glaring at me with beard blown. I truly didn't know his wife died; I guess he thought I was telling him to go die."

"Ignore him, just a petty mind."

Saying this, Zheng Canghai gave his subordinate a glance, signaling him to close the private room door.

After ensuring privacy.

Zheng Canghai then spoke frankly to Li Yongyuan: "Mayor Li, if my son's charge is truly substantiated, wouldn't that merit the death penalty? You know, the Zheng Family has only this lone sapling. If he dies, the Zheng line will end. I implore you, no matter what, you must pull him out."

"Old Zheng, for you not to seek the mayor but me instead shows some perceptiveness."

Li Yongyuan lifted his tea cup, gently blew and sipped, his posture exceedingly relaxed, the corner of his mouth always bearing a hint of a smile, as if chatting and laughing could let him grasp everything.

Being able to grasp everything is fine!

Zheng Canghai hurriedly presented a key, smiling apologetically: "Mayor Li, I heard your lady likes the seaside villa on the island; I have arranged one for you."

Such blunt and blatant practice is also a major characteristic in Haishan.

One who dares to give!

One who dares to receive!

Li Yongyuan frankly said: "Your thoughtfulness is enough; just hand the key to my wife."

"There are surprises in the villa; you should go see it yourself, no need to rush to inform the lady." Zheng Canghai laughed like a sly fox: "Within books lie beauties like Yan Ruyu; within books lie golden houses."

"Such good books exist? Haha, then I must examine them well."

In the midst of talk and laughter, Li Yongyuan had already picked up the key from the tea table; upon close inspection, he immediately sensed Zheng Canghai's sincerity—the key was even made of pure gold.

Li Yongyuan rose and said: "Go home, set up a feast, prepare to welcome and cleanse your son."

"Thank you, Mayor Li." Zheng Canghai rose excitedly.

Li Yongyuan added: "The arson and ship‑burning were all done by Scarface Qiang; do you understand my meaning? Properly compensate the families, don't let people feel cold. In this regard, you should learn from Fan Donglin. He truly spends money to stabilize morale, so his subordinates genuinely work for him willingly."

"I understand; although he is my enemy, I am willing to learn from his strengths." Zheng Canghai thought to himself: "As long as my son can get out, spending some money is nothing."

After seeing Li Yongyuan out the door, Zheng Canghai also returned home.

Cai Yang sat in his own office, reviewing the surveillance footage from the private room; when he saw Zheng Canghai bribing Li Yongyuan, the frustration in his heart vanished, replaced by a smile.

Cai Yang took out his phone and replaced the SIM with a newly purchased anonymous card.

He sent a message to Lin Dongfan: "Zheng Sanshui is about to be released and return home; the Zheng father and son have already received orders from Guo and Li, and are determined to send you on your way!"

At that moment, Lin Dongfan had just exited the government building and was sitting in his car.

Faced with the anonymous message, Lin Dongfan puzzledly replied: "Who are you?"

"Who I am doesn't matter; what matters is whether you want to stay alive. If you do, you must strike first and send the Zheng father and son on their way."

Cai Yang chuckled to himself as he manipulated the phone message, then sent the Zheng family's address to Lin Dongfan.

Hinting that Lin Dongfan should slaughter the Zheng family.

Lin Dongfan did not reply to Cai Yang's message; after a brief thought he smiled and realized, guessing correctly, that the other party was most likely Cai Yang!

Cai Yang's nickname is the Smiling Tiger.

Doing something like killing with a borrowed knife fits Cai Yang's usual modus operandi.

Lin Dongfan ordered Lao Ba: "That surnamed Cai actually wants to use me; go find a few new brothers, impersonate Zheng Canghai's subordinates, give that surnamed Cai a hard time, and force him into a desperate situation."