Chapter 44: I Want to Go Accompany the Leader in Fighting the Landlord

The first meeting of 2010 ended in discord, and Lin Dongfan led his three pig teammates into a Hunan restaurant.

He paid out of his own pocket to treat them.

One, to celebrate his discharge with all limbs intact; two, to celebrate his stock market funds breaking the million‑mark; in life, when things go well, one must enjoy them to the fullest.

The menu was in Jian Sining's hands; the junior sister knew how to manage life, ordering only cheap dishes.

"Now I am already a small‑scale millionaire farmer; I truly don't need you to save money for me. In less than half a year, I will be promoted to a small‑scale ten‑million‑aire tycoon."

After Lin Dongfan finished speaking, he discovered that the world was truly strange—speaking the truth, yet no one believed him.

The smiling but silent Jian Sining obviously didn't believe a word of this tycoon declaration; she handed the menu back to the waiter: "Enough, just these."

Zhang Xiaoguang wore a look of contempt:

"Not pretending to be cool will get you killed?"

First, let's not talk about whether you can be promoted to a small‑scale ten‑million‑aire tycoon; let's talk about today's matter—you're challenging He Yanqing to a duel, and I truly think you don't even know how to write the word "death."

That old guy He, he truly has anti‑corruption capability.

Back then, if it weren't for the province suddenly transferring Leng Chuan over, the deputy bureau chief position would have been Old He's.

This is the main reason Old He refuses to submit to Leng Chuan; you don't understand.

These words evoked a strong resonance in Tang Xia.

Tang Xia echoed: "Boss Fan, you've really stepped on a landmine this time. Otherwise, let's just go back and admit defeat. Who with a sound mind would challenge the leader to a duel?"

Look at the worried expressions of the brothers; it already carries a hint of 'for your own good'.

This meal wasn't entirely wasted.

Lin Dongfan lit a cigarette, then threw the cigarette pack at Tang Xia's face: "Is this about admitting defeat or not? This is something even an uncle couldn't tolerate, let alone an aunt."

"I can endure it."

Tang Xia took out a cigarette, then tossed the cigarette pack to Zhang Xiaoguang.

Zhang Xiaoguang also lit a cigarette, speaking in a leisurely tone: "Go ahead and cause trouble; if you lose, I won't join you in resigning—my wife and kids still need me to support them."

"Please have a little confidence in my senior brother, okay?" Jian Sining looked unable to bear it.

Tang Xia quickly offered a smile to the goddess in his heart: "You're beautiful, so you call the shots. Isn't it just following Boss Fan in pretending to be cool? I'm familiar with this; I can handle it precisely."

"Whether you're courting death or pretending to be cool, the duel is set up here—win or lose, we must fight."

In this matter, Lin Dongfan had already swallowed the weight and made up his mind, with no intention of compromising.

Today his reason for declaring war on He Yanqing is...

... actually it's for self‑preservation.

Since the special task force was formed, He Yanqing has spent each day in the command center doing nothing useful, yet he loves to point out how to govern the realm, constantly scheming how to mess with people and seize power, secretly playing dirty tricks.

No matter what Lin Dongfan does, anyone surnamed He will jump out to find fault.

If one day he really causes a disaster and unfortunately gets caught by the He surname, what then?

Now this is much better.

Once the duel is set up, from now on we won't need to report work to He Yanqing; everyone will do their own thing, fighting openly with clear swords and spears, victory depending solely on ability.

Lin Dongfan said to the brothers present: "If it weren't for Boss Leng backing me, I would have long been crushed like an ant by the He surname. We can't rely on the leader for everything; we must act when it's time. We're all ordinary mortals with a nose and two eyes—who fears whom? In this battle, either he dies or I live."

After hearing Lin Dongfan say that, the group fell silent again, even the smoke rings they exhaled took on a depressed posture.

The brothers are all grasshoppers on the same boat.

When one prospers, all prosper; when one suffers, all suffer.

Since Lin Dongfan has made up his mind to duel He Yanqing, the brothers can only grit their teeth and go along; from now on they will no longer mention lowering their heads to admit defeat.

Zhang Xiaoguang, pondering, analyzed: "Dai Fengnian is unconscious, the leads are cut off. I estimate He Yanqing will go to interrogate Cheng Dao, looking for a breakthrough from him."

"That's right." Tang Xia added his analysis: "Cheng Dao is the head of the Housing and Construction Bureau; he definitely has dealings with Hengsha Real Estate Group. If we interrogate him strictly, we'll surely get a confession."

Hengsha Real Estate Group is the developer of Qingzhu Ridge.

Jian Sining asked Lin Dongfan: "Senior brother, why don't… we also go interrogate Cheng Dao?"

Lin Dongfan smiled faintly: "Cheng Dao's daughter has been tricked abroad and is now under control. As for matters concerning Hengsha Real Estate, Cheng Dao won't say a word—don't waste time."

"Then what should we do next?"

When Jian Sining asked that, Zhang Xiaoguang and Tang Xia, without prior agreement, turned their gazes toward Lin Dongfan.

They silently waited for Lin Dongfan's investigative strategy.

In Lin Dongfan's view, the matter is simple and clear: the fire in Qingzhu Village was caused by Hengsha Real Estate Group and pig‑farm boss Yang Shoushan fighting over territory.

Why does Hengsha Real Estate Group dare to act with impunity, setting fire to the mountains?

The reason is that Hengsha Real Estate Group is backed by Xiao Yunce; the boss of Hengsha Group, Wang Minjuan, is a real‑estate mogul lifted up by Xiao Yunce himself.

For now, the only way to break through is to target Wang Minjuan.

Lin Dongfan asked everyone: "During the time I was hospitalized, did you go to Qingzhu Village to investigate and visit?"

"Nonsense," Zhang Xiaoguang said, "I've been out running with Tang Xia every day. The families of the victims have sealed their mouths like taped shut, refusing to admit that their kin died in the Qingzhu Ridge fire."

"It's normal," Lin Dongfan said. "Li Hengbo and Dai Fengnian worked out a tiered compensation plan; the victims' families, fearing they won't get later payments, naturally go along with them."

Tang Xia anxiously pressed Lin Dongfan: "Don't waste time on useless talk—just say it, who should we arrest next?"

Lin Dongfan ordered calmly: "To arrest someone you need evidence; don't rush—let the bullets fly a while. After the meal, you should first go to Qingzhu Village to do ideological work, awakening the fighting spirit of the victims' families."

"Didn't we just say that? We've been there, and saying anything is useless." Zhang Xiaoguang said.

Lin Dongfan gave a sideways glance: "One life, compensated with one million—is life that cheap? Go tell the victims' families that this compensation standard is too low. As long as they dare to make a fuss, they can secure no less than five million in compensation. Hengsha Real Estate Group isn't short of money; it's a huge corporation with a market value of several hundred billion."

"Damn, awesome!"

Zhang Xiaoguang, suddenly enlightened, laughed and gave Lin Dongfan a thumbs‑up.

The victims' families kept silent for money; now Lin Dongfan this guy uses money as bait, making those families cause trouble for money.

This tactic of using their own methods against them leaves even Murong Fu speechless.

Jian Sining asked Lin Dongfan: "We're going to Green Bamboo Village to do ideological work; what about you? You're not going?"

"I want to go accompany the leader to play Fight the Landlord."

As soon as Lin Dongfan's words fell, they attracted a bewildered gaze.

Looking at the three pig teammates, their brains just couldn't turn the corner.

Lin Dongfan helplessly added: "Want to take down Xiao Yunce? You need to first take down Wang Minjuan of Everlasting Sand Group. Is Wang Minjuan, with a net worth of several billion, that easy to take down? So you need to let the victims' families kick up a fuss, and I need to sacrifice myself to enter the situation—go accompany the leader to play Fight the Landlord."

"Is he just spouting a bunch of nonsense?"

Tang Xia stared at Jian Sining and Zhang Xiaoguang with a bewildered expression.

Zhang Xiaoguang nodded in agreement: "I just want to know if that's a female leader."