Chapter 535
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Morning.
Willow Alley, South Alley.
"Steamed buns! 4 RMB for one basket!"
"Make way! You are blocking the road! "
"Don't block the road in front! Hurry up! What are you doing?! "
"One dollar, one dollar! All the goods in my shop are 1 RMB off! "
Shouts and car bells rang one after another. The environment in the alley was very messy, especially the back wall of a half-built building at the end of the yard. The workers moving bricks and laying the wall blocked many roads, seriously affecting the travel of the residents. Dong Xuebing and Zhou Yanru walked into the alley and saw the construction was still going on. There are only two workers, and the bricks and stones are piled up on the ground. Although the workers are leaning against the wall, a gust of wind can still blow up the dust.
A few old men and women who passed by started complaining.
"Why is there a new building here? Who built it? Do you still want me to live? "
"Other than Xue Gui, who else can it be? I heard he is going to open a breakfast stall."
"Hmph! He might be making money, but how is he going to survive? Is he crazy for money?! Why is no one stopping him?! "
"Who cares? I heard Xue Gui's family has a relative of a District Leader, and they refused to demolish their houses. It's all because the government officials are protecting each other. "
Hearing this, Zhou Yanru couldn't hold back any longer and said in a low voice, "Xue Gui is Department Head Xue's nephew."
"The people here are angry." Dong Xuebing's face changed and looked at the surrounding buildings. He quickened his pace. "Old men, aunties, please wait a minute."
The old man and old lady turned to look at Dong Xuebing. "What's wrong?"
Dong Xuebing followed them out of the alley and pointed to the back. "Why is the environment here so bad?"
The old man snorted. "It's no wonder these buildings are so bad. We will not be able to walk in a few years!"
"Do they have any paperwork?" Dong Xuebing asked. "They don't even have a business license?"
"Young man, you are not staying here, right?" The old lady sighed. "You don't know what paperwork they have. Look at the mess here. How can they have any paperwork? These are all built by themselves. Some of them are doing business, and some of them are renting out. These are all illegal."
Dong Xuebing knew the answer and asked. "Didn't anyone check?"
"Who's going to check?" The old lady pursed her lips and said, "Do you see the newly built house? That was built by a relative of our district leader. Including this unfinished one, Xue Gui has already built three. One is rented to a tailor's shop, and the other is a food stall. How many years has it been? Who cares? " At this point, the old lady said in a low voice, "Not only did Xue's family build a shop outside their own walls, but they also occupied other people's walls. It happened a few years ago. The family behind the yard didn't agree, so Xue Gui got someone to beat them up. The elderly and children were all sent to the hospital. In the end, the shop was built. That Xue Gui is not a good person."
Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold. "You dare to hit me?"
The old man continued, "There are many idle people in this alley who listen to Xue Gui. They're all hooligans. Alright, let's not talk anymore. Let's go, old woman."
"Sigh, what a cruel world."
The two old men shook their heads and walked away.
Zhou Yanru turned to Dong Xuebing and said. "Before you came, there are many complaints about Willow Alley. Every month, there are many complaints. Look at those few alleys. The traffic and hygiene are all affected by those alleys. Those who oppose the forced demolitions are only the merchants and a few people who have conflicts with them. As for Xue Gui, he is the biggest troublemaker in this area. The last time the forced demolitions were cancelled, it was Xue Gui who brought his men to cause trouble."
As Zhou Yanru was talking, there was a commotion from afar.
"The Police Station is here!"
"It's the Street Office!"
"So many people are here? What are they trying to do? "
Some of the merchants walked out with a cold expression.
Yu Rongfeng and Guo Mingfeng, the two Street Office Deputy Heads, were walking over. Behind them were a few people from the Street Office, Willow Alley Community's Secretary, and some workers. Peng Gang was afraid something might happen and brought two officers from the Police Station to follow behind them. There were about a dozen of them.
The few leaders discussed for a while and went to each of the merchants to issue notices about the forced demolitions.
One family …
Five families …
Ten families …
There was an uproar in Toutou Alley. Some of the merchants immediately started shouting!
"Why! Why should we demolish it?! "
"We did it the year before last! Are you not going to let us live? "
"Let me tell you! This is our house! If anyone dares to touch it, I will fight it out with them! If you want to demolish it, demolish me first! "
Peng Gang had a lot of dealings with them. When he heard that, he stared at them. "What are you shouting for! Don't you know that building illegally is against the law? Why are you all so confident? Ah? "
Yu Rongfeng said loudly. "Wiring and electricity wiring at random. Fire protection is not up to standard. This has caused harm to the lives of the surrounding residents. The Street Office has decided to demolish 16 illegal buildings in Toutou Alley. Everyone must remove their personal belongings by today. If not, they will be responsible for any losses. Do you all hear me? One of the streets in the district has already caused deaths and injuries because of illegal buildings. This is for everyone's good! "
The boss of the tailor's shop argued. "What has the deaths and injuries of the other streets got to do with us? It's not like anything has happened here! "
Another merchant said. "Whose interests are we harming? Ah? Whose life are we endangering? Ah? No demolition! If you have the guts, bury me! "
At this moment, a man in his twenties walked out of the courtyard of a bungalow. He was as skinny as a hemp stick. As soon as he came out, he stared at the cadres on the street and said coldly, "If someone dies on the other streets, that's their problem. Don't put it on us! Let's see who dares to demolish our houses today! "
Immediately, a few hooligans with red and yellow hair walk out from the houses.
"Brother Xue."
"Brother Guizi!"
"Who wants to demolish our houses? Let's see who dares to demolish it! "
Peng Gang looked at him and shouted. "Xue Gui! You dare to act tough in front of me? "
The skinny Xue Gui looked at him. "Chief Peng, I am not trying to bully you. Didn't we solve the problem of the commercial houses here a few years ago? Why are you doing this again? Other streets have problems, but we don't have any problems here! You still dare to say that we are affecting the lives of the other residents? Who are we affecting? Step forward and let me see! There are so many people opposing the demolition of the streets. Can't you see? "
Guo Mingfeng replied. "The demolition notice had been issued to everyone. We are here to let everyone be prepared and not go against the government."
Xue Gui shouted. "Your government is cutting off our way out!" He took the demolition notice from the tailor's shop owner and tore it into pieces before throwing it on the ground!
The rest of the officers also tore the notice into pieces!
Dong Xuebing's face turned cold.
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