Chapter 2900

Miao Leshan couldn't help but frown. He said, "Dacheng, it's not that I don't want to help you—after all, I have shares in your mine too—but this time, even Secretary Gan has his eyes on the Baozhou mines. He personally made a directive to deal with these mines seriously. Who would dare to act rashly?"

Zhang Dacheng naturally knew who Secretary Gan was—it was Gan Yuru, the Provincial Party Secretary, the boss of Yanbei Province. He had indeed made a directive regarding the Baozhou mines; otherwise, this matter wouldn't have been so troublesome. However, if he just paid the money like that, Zhang Dacheng was naturally unwilling.

Zhang Dacheng said, "Mayor Miao, to be honest, I would be willing to give these twenty million to Secretary Gan, but I am just unwilling to pay this fine. Do you see any way to help me meet Secretary Gan?"

Miao Leshan said with a straight face, "You're talking nonsense again. Is this kind of money something that can be given? Besides, Secretary Gan wouldn't possibly accept this money. If you sent the money, he would definitely hand it over to the Discipline Inspection Commission."

Zhang Dacheng said with a bitter face, "Then what should I do? Mayor Miao, you must help me think of a good way, no matter what."

In fact, Zhang Dacheng's words had already tempted Miao Leshan. Zhang Dacheng was willing to give away twenty million? This was a huge fortune. If he could get this money, he wouldn't have to worry for the rest of his life.

Thinking of this, Miao Leshan asked, "How much money can you come up with now?"

Zhang Dacheng said, "In cash, five million is always possible. Besides that, there are some properties and other assets, like cars, jewelry, and so on. If you give me a week, I should be able to come up with twenty million."

Miao Leshan said, "Then you go and prepare this money first. I will help you smooth over the relationships and strive to have the court cancel the compulsory enforcement so that your mine can resume work. However, I can't guarantee that I will definitely achieve the goal; you also need to be mentally prepared."

Zhang Dacheng said, "Mayor Miao, don't say that. You must help me with this favor and achieve the goal. Otherwise, if my mine can't open, what will I do in the future?"

Miao Leshan said, "If you talk like that, I won't care about it. This matter is tricky to begin with. I say you all are crazy about making money, making the area around the mine a mess. The environment is so poor that even I get annoyed looking at it."

Since Miao Leshan said this, Zhang Dacheng didn't dare to push too hard. He nodded and said, "Mayor Miao, then you go and smooth over the relationships first. Whatever money is needed, just tell me."

Miao Leshan said, "You go back and prepare first. I'll inquire about the situation first, then I'll call you, and you can send the money over."

Zhang Dacheng nodded and said, "Fine, then I'll go back and prepare."

Zhang Dacheng could be considered quite bold. To smooth over this matter, he was actually willing to take out twenty million. This surprised Miao Leshan a bit, but thinking about it, it was normal. Zhang Dacheng's mine veins were the best in all of Baozhou. If it could resume work, the annual profit would be more than twenty million.

If he couldn't smooth this over, his source of wealth would be cut off, and his losses would be even greater. What other business could he find that could earn so much money in a year?

Miao Leshan said, "Good, I will definitely try my best to help you. But you must understand clearly: this money is not for me; it is to help you smooth over the relationships."

Zhang Dacheng sneered in his heart: *Aren't you giving yourself away? *

Zhang Dacheng had long been clear about Miao Leshan's greed; otherwise, he wouldn't have given him the dry shares. Every year, he had to give Miao Leshan at least a million in dividends, and the other gifts he gave him added up to no less than several hundred thousand. Miao Leshan never felt embarrassed and always accepted them with a smile.

However, Zhang Dacheng naturally wouldn't expose Miao Leshan. He laughed heartily and said, "Mayor Miao is overthinking. Of course, I know Mayor Miao's character; otherwise, I wouldn't have come to you. Feel free to take this money to smooth over the relationships. Then I won't disturb you anymore. Goodbye."

Miao Leshan nodded and said, "Good, you raise the funds as soon as possible, and I will also help you inquire about this matter."

Zhang Dacheng nodded at Miao Leshan and left the Miao residence. ===== CHAPTER 2902 =====