Chapter 245: I have plenty of ways to make you cooperate!

Lao Zhang pulled Li Jiaci into the factory.

He pointed to the spot where the fire started.

The shed where lumber was stored.

But recently the Customs Checkpoint seized their raw timber.

Work at Mu Cai Chang came to a complete halt.

Inside the shed, there was no lumber at all.

Lao Zhang wore a bitter expression and said: "My workers have all been sent to help at the Furniture Factory, leaving only me here; I don't even know how that fire started!"

Upon hearing that, Li Jiaci stroked his chin.

He turned to look at the Fire Brigade and asked in a low voice: "You said on the phone they came before the fire?"

"Not at all—I got up for a nighttime bathroom break, saw a shadow flicker outside, and before long the shed was ablaze!"

As Lao Zhang said that, he suddenly lowered his head and muttered: "Those who don't know might think they set the fire…"

Zhou Wanting snapped angrily: "Don't talk nonsense!"

Lao Zhang grudgingly shut his mouth.

But Li Jiaci gave Zhou Wanting a look that was hard to interpret.

"Perhaps it's not nonsense?"

Zhou Wanting's face darkened, and she declared firmly: "What would the Fire Brigade gain by setting fire to your place for no reason?"

"Heh."

Li Jiaci just smiled.

He didn't argue with her.

At that moment.

A person who looked like a team leader walked over from the Fire Brigade.

"Are you Li Lao Ban?"

"Hello, my surname is Jiang!"

The other person extended a hand.

Li Jiaci glanced down, then said lightly: "Thanks for your trouble, Captain Jiang, coming out so late!"

He did not extend his hand.

Captain Jiang snorted with laughter.

"There's an issue I need to make clear to you!"

"Your people basically have zero fire safety awareness!"

"The cause of the fire was just a few discarded lighters!"

"The burning shed is connected to the Employee Dormitory Building!"

"A little carelessness could destroy the building and cost lives!"

Li Jiaci heard those words.

He turned to look at the person in charge, Old Zhang, and asked quietly: "You didn't clean up properly?"

"I did clean up!"

"Not to mention lighters—you can't even find a cigarette butt in that shed!"

Old Zhang spread his hands, looking utterly innocent.

After saying that, Old Zhang glared angrily at Captain Jiang.

"Well, it's you lot!"

"What are you doing wandering around here in the middle of the night?"

Zhou Wanting had intended to say a few words of persuasion.

But Li Jiaci stopped her.

Captain Jiang chuckled softly: "We were just doing our routine inspection, checking for nearby fire hazards; we happened to see your factory on fire and rushed over to help!"

"That really is quite a coincidence!"

Old Zhang refused to back down.

They haven't come for an inspection all year.

But today, when the fire broke out, they showed up.

It makes one suspect something.

Zhou Wanting shook off Li Jiaci's restraining hand and told Old Zhang: "The Fire Brigade put out the fire, which also saved your life—don't take advantage and act innocent!"

"I…"

Old Zhang wanted to speak but held back.

He glanced at Li Jiaci's expression, then let out a cold snort and dropped it.

Li Jiaci curled a smile.

"Thank you, Captain Jiang, for telling us the cause of the fire."

"We'll be careful from now on."

Captain Jiang waved his hand.

Then he straightened his face and said: "To completely eliminate such incidents, we must carefully inspect all factories and ensure there are no safety hazards!"

"What do you mean?"

Li Jiaci narrowed his eyes.

"I know Li Lao Ban's family is big and influential!"

He has many factories under his name, with employees numbering in the thousands!

It concerns many lives, so we must be cautious in our actions!

Starting tomorrow, I will lead the Fire Brigade to inspect each one!

I hope Boss Li can cooperate with our work!

After Captain Jiang's remarks.

Even Zhou Wanting couldn't help but shift her thoughts, feeling quite surprised.

You mean, let him shut down all his factories?

Zhou Wanting asked in disbelief.

Captain Jiang nodded.

He added, "Of course, if Boss Li refuses to cooperate, I have plenty of ways to make him cooperate!"

The implication.

If Li Jiaci dares to oppose.

Then we will use superiors' authority to apply pressure.

Either way, we must make him shut down all factories.

Li Jiaci clenched his fists.

The angrier he got, the more he wanted to laugh out loud.

Hehe.

It's just a factory on fire; no need to make such a fuss, right?

Doesn't the Fire Brigade have anything else to do?

All day you just stare at me?

Upon hearing this, Captain Jiang also laughed.

He walked over to Li Jiaci and said, "Who let Boss Li be so wealthy and powerful, able to hire so many people to work for you; if something happens, it would be a nationwide sensation; our Fire Brigade cannot not take it seriously!"

Before Li Jiaci could reply.

Zhou Wanting then stood up and said, "Precisely because there are many people, we cannot stop work, otherwise these people would have to drink the northwest wind!"

It's just a suspension of business, not unemployment!

Cooperating with the Fire Brigade's rectification of hidden dangers is every citizen's duty!

Especially someone like Boss Li, a big shot!

Moreover, one must set an example!

Captain Jiang suddenly raised the issue to several higher levels.

This left Zhou Wanting speechless.

She is also a superior.

At this moment, we should unite with the Fire Brigade.

Rather than speak for Li Jiaci.

But this matter has left people feeling stifled.

Even an outsider like Zhou Wanting finds it absurd.

Let alone Li Jiaci himself.

Zhou Wanting secretly glanced at Li Jiaci's reaction.

I originally thought he would erupt on the spot.

But I never expected……

Okay, I will cooperate with you.

Li Jiaci gladly accepted this outcome.

This inevitably left Zhou Wanting somewhat stunned.

She asked softly, "Have you thought it through?"

Of course.

Captain Jiang is doing this for our own good!

How could there be no reason to cooperate?

Li Jiaci shrugged his shoulders.

He said in a very relaxed tone.

Captain Jiang raised his eyebrows.

Then starting today, your timber factory will cease all work, and our people will come inspect at any time!

Li Jiaci smiled and nodded, replying, "No problem."

After the Fire Brigade left.

Old Zhang was so angry he pounded his chest.

This is too unreasonable, right?

Can the Fire Brigade do as it pleases?

Whose influence are they relying on?

Using a chicken feather as a command arrow!

Putting on a show for whom to see!

Li Jiaci's face sank.

He did not respond to Old Zhang's words, but instead gave Zhou Wanting a cold stare.

His attitude is completely different from the pleasant demeanor just now.

"You'd better give me an explanation!"

Zhou Wanting frowned: "What does this have to do with me?"

Li Jiaci pressed her, forcing her to retreat repeatedly.

His sharp gaze seemed as if it could spit fire.

"Since you came, first my timber was inexplicably detained, and now the Fire Brigade has ordered us to cease operations for rectification!"

"They treat me as a living target, aiming at me everywhere, causing trouble on my turf!"

"Since we're cooperating, shouldn't I also get some return for it to be fair?"

"You can't expect me to bear everything alone, can you?"

Li Jiaci's tone was icy.

His complexion was even more frighteningly cold.

Even someone like Zhou Wanting, who has seen great storms, couldn't help but feel a little afraid.

She paused, then said: "I assure you, I had no knowledge of tonight's events!"

What I want is not your self-justification!