Deputy Commissioner Pang thought that his ruthless words must have been heard clearly. How could he not be so scared that his legs turned to jelly and his pants became wet?
Even if I had ten thousand guts, I still wouldn't provoke him!
Chen Guang still had a straight face. "Then may I ask, Deputy Commissioner Pang, what do you mean by this? Really, don't scare me. I can't take threats. "
Cold sweat trickled down Deputy Director Pang's chubby face. He wiped his forehead and said, "Boss … Boss Chen, I was just joking. You know, environmental protection is not easy now. We have to clean up our mess, and the people blame us for everything. We don't have much power, so it's hard to enforce environmental protection laws. Think about it, we are also environmentalists. We work hard to protect our motherland. Sometimes, when we deal with companies, if we don't act a little forcefully, they will pour black water into the river. Your factory is really … Sigh. "
Deputy Commissioner Pang was indeed a wily old fox who had been in the system for many years. Seeing that the situation was not good, he immediately tried to act pitiful. He had heard that Chen Guang had a sense of justice and had studied environmental protection in Gokyo University. Therefore, he tried to stir up sympathy by talking about the difficulties of environmentalists.
Hearing those words, Chen Guang's face loosened up as he replied, "I understand that. But according to what I know, the previous Chairman of the Xia Guang Environmental Protection Company had dealt with everything before he left. Even if the farmers along the river suffered losses, it's Chairman Xia's problem. Now that this factory belongs to me, I'll let bygones be bygones. "
"I had no choice but to do this because someone was causing trouble in front of the Municipal Bureau. I had to at least put on a show to appease them."
Chen Guang grinned. "Was it really just a show? No one promised you that they would share some benefits with you if they made money?"
Deputy Commissioner Pang shook his head violently, the fat on his face like streaky pork. "No! Absolutely not! "
Even if there was, he could not admit it now.
"That's good. Go back to where you came from."
Chen Guang waved his hand impatiently, wanting to drive this pretentious guy away.
Deputy Commissioner Pang thought to himself, 'If I just leave like this, won't Boss Xia bear a grudge against me later?
Impossible!
I have to drag that Yang guy out to attract hatred!
"Chief Chen, here's the thing. Originally, I came here today to give those troublemakers an explanation. In the past, Chief Xia lost everything. But think about it, the fish pond is indeed contracted by others every year. This year, they didn't throw in any fish seedlings, but they didn't produce any. It's just like the land. The land was destroyed. That's like taking drastic measures. "
"So you want me to compensate you?" Chen Guang's eyes widened.
Deputy Commissioner Pang explained the situation to him. He also understood that the farmers' cause of trouble was valid, but he had already been wronged for buying the factory. Now that he had to pay compensation, he was even more unhappy.
Furthermore, the Tongshan River extended down for many miles and there were many households along the river. If they were to lose a dozen people today, others might come to the rescue the next day. They could send thousands or even tens of thousands of people at once. No amount of money would be enough to compensate for the losses.
Even Bill Gates could make it look like Bill Gates couldn't open the lid of the pot.
He definitely couldn't do this easily, especially since it was obvious that Chief Engineer Yang had suffered a setback at his place yesterday and had come back to make trouble.
Deputy Commissioner Pang shook his head. "No! I'm not asking Chief Chen to compensate me. This is not your problem. "
"Then what do you mean?"
Deputy Commissioner Pang rubbed his hands. "It's like this. Look, those people are still blocking the entrance of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. When I went back to explain to them, they started arguing with me again. They didn't listen to me and even went around saying that we are colluding with the government and businessmen. It's mainly because of the emissions from the Tongshan Industrial Plant, and I'm the scapegoat. Why don't you go with me? Show me the facts and evidence. It'll be more effective if you go. "
Chen Guang nodded. "Alright then. Let's go!"
Chen Guang did not drive himself. Instead, he sat in Deputy Commissioner Pang's car. On the way, Deputy Commissioner Pang secretly sent a text message to his friend in the Municipal Public Security Bureau.
Those farmers who followed Chief Engineer Yang to cause trouble could be considered reasonable, but Chief Engineer Yang, who was kicked out of the door and dragged himself into the water, had to be punished for leading a crowd to cause trouble.
On the other side, Chief Engineer Yang was sitting with his legs crossed at the gate of the Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau with a group of people. Of course, it was he who told Deputy Director Pang that a super rich new boss had come to Tongshan Industrial Factory.
He thought that it wouldn't be a problem to ask for a few hundred thousand as compensation for the people he had dragged out today. Once he got the money, he would first put it in his pocket. As for those real farmers, he would just give them three thousand each.
Just based on Chen Guang's behavior yesterday, Chief Engineer Yang felt that Chen Guang would rather have less trouble than more trouble, so he gave him the money without hesitation.
Chief Engineer Yang had never expected that Deputy Commissioner Pang not only knew Chen Guang, but he also knew a lot of secrets that ordinary people did not know. He had almost peed his pants.
He hated Chief Engineer Yang to death.
Not long after, Chief Engineer Yang saw Deputy Commissioner Pang's car return, so he hurried over.
However, he looked up and saw Chen Guang's livid face, then Deputy Commissioner Pang.
"Chief Engineer Yang, you're quite interesting."
Chen Guang looked at this guy with a fake smile.
"Chen … Chief Chen, what do you mean?"
Chief Engineer Yang retreated step by step, thinking of how Chen Guang smashed the table with his palm yesterday, and he panicked.
On the other side, a few hot-tempered farmers did not know what was going on. They wanted to rush forward noisily, shouting the slogan that Chief Engineer Yang had taught them.
"Pay up!"
"Profiteer!"
"That's right, scum! Pay up! "
Chen Guang knew that these people were incited, so he could not be bothered to argue with them. He just looked straight at Chief Engineer Yang. "You're so bold."
Chief Engineer Yang was afraid, so he hurriedly turned around and told the others to settle down first.
Deputy Commissioner Pang stood up again and said the same thing as before. President Xia had already paid the compensation that should have been paid. Even if he had to pay new compensation this year, he would have to wait until the report was released at the end of the year to slowly assess the losses.
You're gathering people to cause trouble, and that's against the law!
As soon as Deputy Commissioner Pang finished speaking, the police car arrived, and a group of people got out and handcuffed Chief Engineer Yang.
Chen Guang patted Deputy Commissioner Pang on the shoulder. "Everything is done according to the rules."
Then he turned around to look at Chief Engineer Yang. "I never intended to make things difficult for you. If you had been more responsible yesterday, you would still be receiving your bonus at the factory. You're the one who betrayed us, so don't blame others for your evil intentions. "
When Chief Engineer Yang heard that, his body went limp and he slid to the ground. He did not expect Chen Guang and Deputy Commissioner Pang to be so ruthless.
The moment Chief Engineer Yang was arrested, the others panicked, especially the farmers who were dragged over. They all betrayed Chief Engineer Yang on the spot.
Well, there was no need for additional evidence. There were witnesses at the scene, and with the law enforcement video, it was a standard confession.
Malicious incitement and gathering people to cause trouble. The facts were irrefutable, and Chief Engineer Yang could not deny it.
After Chief Engineer Yang was taken away, the rest of the people felt relieved when they saw that they were not involved.
However, they were not in a hurry to leave. They had finally met the person in question, and even if they did not dare to make a scene, they could still complain about their family's situation and leave an impression. It would be good to have more compensation at the end of the year.
Chen Guang wanted to go to the Tongshan River to take a look. He also wanted to know how much damage this unlucky factory had caused to Tongshan City.
Therefore, he looked at the photos on the mobile phones of the farmers at the scene.
He looked at the dead fish with their white bellies floating in the pond, the black rotten lotus roots that could be smelled through the screen, and the dried and yellow fruit trees along the river bank that did not bear fruit. He looked at the farmers' muddy eyes that were filled with poverty, and their skin that was cracked and yellow from working early in the morning. Coupled with their cowardly expressions and the shabby clothes on their bodies, Chen Guang felt miserable.
It was really miserable.
Although these things were not his fault, Chen Guang still felt heavy in his heart.
Of course, they were easily bewitched by Chief Engineer Yang. After all, they were really miserable.
"Alright, alright. Everyone, don't crowd around Chief Chen. Chief Chen is very busy! Don't be in a hurry to complain to Chief Chen. At the end of the year, you should ask the people from the Tiansong Corporation for compensation. "
Deputy Chief Pang saw Chen Guang's solemn expression and thought that he was unhappy, so he quickly came over to help.
Chen Guang silently covered his face. He could not remember how many times he had heard people sentence his Xia Guang Environmental Protection to death.
His heart was stifled.
I really have to thank you, Deputy Chief Pang!
You've already put the blame on Tian Song in advance, huh?
Should I thank you for saving me money?
"That's right. Then, Chief Chen, we'll be leaving first."
"Goodbye, Chief Chen."
"I'm going home, I'm going home. Sigh, I'll have to borrow money from the villagers for my child's tuition this year. "
"What's there to borrow? Who has the money to lend you?"
"I hope Tiansong can give more. Otherwise, we won't be able to live on."
The rest of the farmers scattered like birds and beasts.
Chen Guang turned to look at Deputy Chief Pang with a smile on his chubby face. "Chief Chen, we've already spread the news that Tiansong wants to take over Tongshan Industry. I'm not afraid that you'll be angry, Chief Chen. Really, the people of Tongshan City are really looking forward to their arrival. If you still have time, Chief Chen, why don't you take a walk with me along the riverbank? It's really too bitter. "
Chen Guang raised his eyebrows. "You're afraid that I'll use my connections to stop Tiansong from coming? Have you ever thought that if that's the case, my 170 million will all go down the drain? "
Chen Guang still kept a straight face as he stared at Deputy Chief Pang.
Deputy Chief Pang pinched the fat on his face. "Chief Chen, I'm not a good official. Look at my stomach, and you know that I like to eat and drink. But you don't know the situation in Tongshan River. Sigh. Eight years … A whole eight years! I used to be able to swim naked in Tongshan River when I was young. Now, only crayfish can live in the water. "
"I'm not afraid that you'll be angry. I sincerely hope that Tiansong will come. I'm really afraid that you'll stop this matter. If Xiaguang Environmental Protection is still in charge, if Tongshan Industry remains like this, it won't just be my problem in the future. It'll be the suffering of the millions of people in the city. Even if your money really goes down the drain, I really hope so! "
"I became an official to make a living, but I really want to do something. These eight years, the people of Tongshan City's Environmental Protection Department have been suffering too much. We feel terrible!"
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