Morning.
It was quite windy outside.
Dong Xuebing closed the notebook in his hands and knew what he should do. He was prepared to return to the Street Administration Office to investigate this matter.
Suddenly, a phone call came in.
The caller sounded anxious. "Chief Dong, I am Xiao Chen from the Party's Political Affairs Office!"
Dong Xuebing asked. "What's wrong? What happened? "
"I had just received news that a billboard outside Liu Xiang Community had collapsed!"
"Billboard?" Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Did it hit anyone? What happened at the scene? "
"I had just received the news from the station and had contacted you immediately. I don't know the exact situation!"
"Ok. Inform your Chief Zhou and ask her to go over. I will be there soon!"
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing's face changed. He was just about to clean up the illegal billboards, and this incident came knocking on his door. Dong Xuebing did not say anything and went downstairs. He drove his Volkswagen Santana to the scene. On the way, someone informed Dong Xuebing that something had happened at Liu Xiang Community. This time, someone had arrived at the scene and told Dong Xuebing that someone was injured.
… …
About ten minutes later.
On a street outside Willow Lane Community.
When Dong Xuebing drove over, he saw a large billboard about 5 meters away by the roadside. One of the screws had broken off, and the other side was nailed to the back of the billboard. It looks like the billboard might fall off at any time.
Zhou Yanru had arrived at the scene and saw Dong Xuebing. "Chief!"
"What's going on?" Dong Xuebing looked over and saw someone arguing. Many people had gathered around.
Zhou Yanru quickly replied. "One of the screws on the billboard was blown off, and someone was knocked down when it fell."
"Is that person alright?"
"He's fine. It's only minor injuries."
"Where is he?"
"He's inside."
Dong Xuebing was relieved and walked closer. He looked at the billboard. Healthcare Wine. It's the Healthcare Wine Brewery's advertisement. Dong Xuebing realized it is not only during the earthquake. Now, this billboard is endangering the lives of the residents in Guangming Street!
Dong Xuebing walked over to the crowd.
A middle-aged woman was arguing with a middle-aged man in a suit.
The woman seemed to be injured. Her clothes were torn at the elbow. She said angrily, "This is murder! If I hadn't dodged in time! He was crushed to death! "
The middle-aged man said expressionlessly, "This was just an accident."
"What accident? A gust of wind could blow the sign off? You have to compensate for my mental damage and medical expenses! Otherwise, this matter will not end! "
The middle-aged man said, "My name is Song Qingming, I'm the owner of the Healthcare Winery. We're very sorry about this accident, but I can tell you clearly that it's not our fault. It's because the advertising company we contacted didn't fix the billboard properly."
The woman asked angrily, "Where are the people from the advertising company?"
"Their company has already closed down. We can't find them either," Song Qingming said indifferently.
The woman said angrily, "The advertisement belongs to you! How can this have nothing to do with you?! "
Song Qingming shook his head, "I've said it before, the production of the billboard and other processes are not the responsibility of our winery. This matter has nothing to do with us, but I'd like you to calm down first. We don't want to see something like this happen either. If it's just the medical fees, we can help you pay for it on behalf of the advertising company. But for other expenses, we can't do anything about it. We're not a charity organization." The first thing he said was to shirk responsibility.
The woman refused to give in. What happened earlier had scared her, and she almost died. How can she calm down?
But Song Qingming did not show any emotion. In the end, he was angered by the woman and said coldly. "I think we had done our best. You are not seriously injured, and we are giving in to the advertising company to pay for your medical expenses. You don't want to agree? Fine. You can pay for the medical expenses yourself. I said this has nothing to do with our winery. If you are willing to go to court, you can go ahead! "
The woman was speechless with anger.
Song Qingming said to his assistant beside him. "Let's go."
"Stop right there!" The woman shouted.
Song Qingming sneered and ignored her. He walked towards a Mercedes parked by the roadside.
Dong Xuebing looked at Song Yunxuan and walked over slowly. He stood in front of the black Mercedes and looked at him. "Mr. Song? Where are you going? "
Song Qingming looked at Dong Xuebing coldly. "Do I need to report to you where I am going? Move aside! "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are right. You really need to report to me."
Zhou Yanru said. "This is our Guangming Street Office's Chief Dong."
"Chief Dong?" Song Qingming was stunned, and his face changed. He smiled and extended his hand. "Oh, Chief Dong. I have heard so much about you."
Dong Xuebing shook hands with him. "Don't mention it. What happened today?"
Song Qingming replied calmly. "It's the advertising company's problem. When they put up this billboard, their company had just closed down. In the end, there might be some problems with the production process. Chief Dong, don't worry. I had already called the other companies, and someone will fix up the billboard in a while. In the future, there will be no more problems. Look, we even alarmed the leaders of the Street Office.
Dong Xuebing smiled. "You still want to fix it? Mr. Song, you really don't care about this. "
"Is there any problem?" Song Qingming laughed.
"There are many problems." Dong Xuebing looked at Song Qingming in his eyes. "I think what you should do now is to pay for the injured woman's medical expenses and bring her to the doctor. After that, you don't need to worry about the billboard. We will get someone to remove it. If not, you can remove it yourself."
Song Qingming's face changed when he heard this. "Remove it? Is there a need for this? "
"What is more important than the residents' safety? After this incident, there might be a second or third incident! "
"This is only an accident. It will not happen again."
"You can't guarantee this."
The Street Office has the authority to manage everything. From the residents' disputes, wage arrears, to the demolition and removal of the billboard, the Street Office has the authority to manage everything. The Street Office will pay more attention to any accidents that might endanger the residents' lives. Furthermore, Dong Xuebing knew about the deaths caused by Song Qingming's Winery's billboard after the earthquake. That's 43 people's lives!
"This billboard must be removed." Zhou Yanru said with a straight face. "This incident had already happened, and we cannot let this hidden danger stay here." Song Qingming's eyes turned cold.
Song Qingming's eyes turned cold. He had been doing business in Nanshan District for more than a decade, and he knows about Dong Xuebing's situation. He had heard people talking about Dong Xuebing over drinks these few days. But when it comes to his own interests, Song Qingming will not give in to anyone. His winery was facing financial difficulties and was on the brink of collapse. Now, Song Qingming only cares about advertising and promotions. If this billboard is removed, it will not be restored within a short period of time. To his winery, every day is a loss.
"I'm afraid not." Song Qingming shook his head. "We had paid for this billboard, and we have a contract."
Dong Xuebing said. "Mr. Song, you might have misunderstood me. I am not talking about this billboard. All of your company's advertisements in Guangming Street must be removed. Is there something wrong with the advertising company? Of course, we must check all of them. I need to be responsible for the residents, and this is not a small matter! "
Zhou Yanru was stunned. Remove all the billboards?
Song Qingming's face changed. "You all do not have the right to do so!"
"I'm afraid we do." Dong Xuebing turned to Zhou Yanru. "Go back and check their Health Winery's billboard application and see if it is legal."
"… Yes." Zhou Yanru turned and left.
Song Qingming's face turned black. "Chief Dong! There is no need for this. "
"There is a need for this!" Dong Xuebing did not give him any face. He believes the Health Winery's advertisements are not approved by the government!
Song Qingming laughed. "Can you give me some face?"
Dong Xuebing shrugged. "I also want to give you some face. But who is giving me face?"
Dong Xuebing was furious. Your company's billboard had smashed someone and almost killed him. Now, the Street Office is here to settle the issue, and you still want to install the billboard?! If anything happens in the future, it will be my responsibility. You are not giving me any face! Dong Xuebing remembered his resignation one month later. This billboard must be related to Song Qingming!
Suddenly, a staff from the winery walks over. "Manager Song, it's Director Tang from ICBC. It's about the loan."
Song Qingming looked at Dong Xuebing and took the phone from him. He walked further away and said politely. "Director Tang, nice to meet you. I am Song Qingming …"
A few minutes later, Song Qingming hung up and said to the staff beside him. "Contact Manager Yu and ask him to get someone to install the billboard!"
"Ok." That staff replied.
Dong Xuebing had just said he wants to remove the billboard, and Song Qingming asked his staff to install it again in front of Dong Xuebing. This is a provocation. Song Qingming looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, I am quite busy at my side and cannot accompany you."
Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "Mr. Song, you are a businessman and should know the consequences of going against the government."
Song Qingming smiled. "Unless the Street Office gets the documents to demolish the billboard, these billboards are our company's fixed assets. Not everyone can demolish it, and the Street Office does not have the authority to do so!"
Dong Xuebing nodded. You want to compete with me?!
It's been a few days since I last saw someone! This bro's hands are really itchy now!
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