Chapter 1074:
The Jianghuai City Governnt, upon the imdiate directive from the City Committee, instructed the families of the victims to sign the compensation agreent at the City Committee imdiately. Each person would receive a compensation of 400,000, and they were inford that there were only thirty slots available for compensation. This ant that six people would not receive any compensation money.
Once the news broke, the families of the victims were dumbfounded. So quietly exited the protesting group; among them, many in China were not dissatisfied with the amount but hoped to extract more money from the governnt. Now seeing the City Committee issuing such a resolute notification, those who were previously in a wait-and-see mode quickly went to sign the compensation agreent with the City Committee, fearing they might beco one of the six.
Soon over twenty people had signed the agreent, leaving the remaining families, similar to grasshoppers in the autumn, not able to jump around for many days. So originally confident families wavered when they saw many others withdrawing, especially as the thirty slots were nearing, so they too quickly went to sign the compensation agreent with the City Committee. Like this, one after another, thirty-three victims’ families signed the agreent.
Of course, the City Committee only publicly announced that they had signed with twenty-nine families. In the end, a total of thirty-five victims’ families signed. Remaining was one last family, persistently staying at the City Committee’s door, determined to see things through with the City Governnt.
"There’s one more person, what do we do?" the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee asked anxiously.
"Well... should I consult Secretary Jiang?" Secretary Xiao Liu quickly suggested.
"Alright, go make the call!" Those responsible for the compensation nodded in agreent.
Upon learning that there was still one family unwilling to give up, Jiang Zhonggen frowned and decided to call his son, as his son had co up with this good solution. He wondered if he had any other good thods to resolve this situation.
Jiang Wei asked with a smile, "Dad, why don’t you send soone to negotiate with them and see what terms they actually want?"
"We talked, they demand the City Committee compensate 500,000 and resolve their child’s schooling issues!" Jiang Zhonggen replied imdiately.
"That’s easy, just agree to their demands!" Jiang Wei said with a calm smile, "However, make sure they sign a confidentiality agreent and warn them that if they leak the compensation details, their child’s school admission will be revoked. I believe every parent will act in their child’s best interest. They will definitely keep quiet!"
"But what if it’s leaked?" Jiang Zhonggen asked hurriedly.
"Then block the news, let others talk, as long as the officials don’t comnt, they won’t dare take any action!" Jiang Wei chuckled, "Dad, haven’t you read ’Thick Black Theory’? There’s a classic phrase there: learn to use power tactics. With such authority in your hands, why not learn to use it?"
"You rascal, teaching now?" Jiang Zhonggen laughed heartily, "Alright, I’ll have them follow your instructions."
Hanging up the phone, Jiang Zhonggen imdiately called Secretary Xiao Liu, who, upon receiving the call, instructed the person in charge to follow this thod. The other party naturally did not refuse, especially since they understood the implications of the situation. The Chinese people are the kindest, but also the most timid. As the saying goes: the people do not fight the officials.
Who would senselessly go against the authorities? That family agreed without further words, taking the 500,000 and a slot in a prestigious school, then left the City Committee in high spirits.
So people were very curious and asked why he held out for so long and, in the end, still agreed to the City Committee’s demands? The man only smiled faintly and didn’t speak. It wasn’t until many years later, when he was drunk, that he revealed the truth: "Living to this old age, this is the first ti I clashed with the officials and ca out victorious. I have to say, the officials in China are indeed unscrupulous, using such machinations to toy with the public. Luckily, I held out till the end and got what I wanted. Otherwise, my brother’s life would have been in vain!"
Little did he know, it was because of a sentence from a Murder Demon who had killed countless tis that his life trajectory changed.
The incident at Dock No.1 seed to gradually fade from people’s sight. Under the dual blockade of dia and official sources, the news gradually slipped from public view. Another incident soon shifted Jianghuai City’s residents’ attention, becoming the new focus of public opinion.
"Well? Has the matter finally been resolved?" Jiang Wei smiled pleasantly at Jiang Zhonggen.
"Haha, it’s your idea that worked!" Jiang Zhonggen laughed heartily, "Sure enough, as the Yangtze River waves push forward, every generation surpasses the last with new talent!"
"No, ginger gets spicier with age!" Jiang Wei chuckled.
Although the matter was resolved, the focus of public opinion in Jianghuai City beca the most vexing issue for the City Committee. Jiang Wei devised a plan for Jiang Zhonggen, which quickly pulled Jiang Zhonggen out of the difficulties.
Jiang Wei had Jiang Zhonggen implent a people’s welfare policy, which allowed senior citizens aged sixty and above in Jianghuai City to enjoy free bus rides. The mont this news broke, it was t with widespread support from Jianghuai City residents. Many were thrilled and expressed overwhelming gratitude toward the City Committee, eager to present a banner of thanks.
This public service asure had minimal impact on Jianghuai City’s finances. After all, the proportion of seniors aged sixty and above in Jianghuai City was small, and their likelihood of travel was also low. This would not increase governntal expenditure. Moreover, the policy quickly diverted Jianghuai City residents’ attention, successfully shifting them from the previous incident to this one.
In short, it’s a plan to kill two birds with one stone.
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Jianghuai City, Jinsheng Hotel. Ye Chen and Xiao i had arranged to et at the hotel. When Xiao i saw Ye Chen, she looked delighted and said, "You’re finally here. I’ve already booked the room. Let’s go up!"
"Oh my dear goddess, can’t you be a little more reserved?" Ye Chen said helplessly, "If others find out about our relationship, how am I supposed to face the world?"
"Oh, Ye Chen, why don’t you have any manliness?" Xiao i stared angrily at Ye Chen and said, "I’m not afraid, so what are you afraid of? Honestly, don’t you know the saying ’a man’s word is his bond’? You promised to co with to the hotel today!"
"Alright, alright!" Ye Chen replied helplessly, "I’m here, aren’t I? Did I break my promise?"
"Hehe, I knew you wouldn’t dare!" Xiao i giggled and then hooked her arm around Ye Chen’s.
Ye Chen had no choice but to let Xiao i hook his arm. At first, he enjoyed being with Xiao i, but now he felt more constrained. Of course, Ye Chen still relished the feeling of a conquering ruler. In the past, whenever Ye Chen wanted, he could fly straight to New York or go back to China, and indulge himself with Li Ruo and Zhang Yantong.
That’s not possible now. Ye Chen is a man, and he has his own needs. So, he’s quite happy to have soone as pretty as Xiao i as a temporary girlfriend. Of course, Xiao i only fulfills the duties of a girlfriend, allowing Ye Chen not to worry about future responsibilities.
The two walked into the main entrance of Jinsheng Hotel. Ye Chen imdiately slled sothing strange.
"Wait!" Ye Chen suddenly grabbed Xiao i’s arm.
"What’s the matter?" Xiao i was puzzled and looked around. It was only then that she noticed two won coming out of the elevator area. One was wearing a red dress, and the other a flowing white one. The two were extraordinarily beautiful, especially the red-clothed woman, who appeared to be proud and aloof. anwhile, the white-clothed woman seed incredibly pure, like a morning lily, elegant and untainted. It was hard to look away after just one glance.
Ye Chen’s gaze also fell on the two won. There wasn’t any trace of Ye Chen and Xiao i in their eyes, as they weren’t the only ones staring at the won; several others were doing the sa.
The two seed used to such astonished stares and calmly walked past Ye Chen. Xiao i couldn’t help but exclaim, "Wow, they’re so beautiful!"
"Indeed, compared to those so-called female stars, they’re much more stunning!" A female attendant couldn’t help but murmur.
Ye Chen wasn’t looking at their appearances, but more at that aura they possessed. He couldn’t help but take a deep breath and said, "So eerie!"
Ye Chen recognized the red-clothed woman; she was the one who appeared in Sunset City that day. She showed up with the Church’s Old Madam, and it’s obvious their relationship is not simple, so she must be soone from the Church. Now, wearing a red dress, it could be deduced that this woman has inherited Ms. Yan’s position and has beco the Red Clothes Great Master.
"What’s eerie about it?" Xiao i curiously asked.
"Nothing, I just think they’re quite conceited!" Ye Chen smiled lightly.
"Of course, if I were as beautiful as them, I’d be equally arrogant!" Xiao i giggled. Then she laughed and asked, "What? Did you take a liking to them?"
"Nonsense!" Ye Chen chuckled.
On the surface, Ye Chen was still chatting and laughing as usual. But inside, his mind was racing. He knew that the Church people appearing in Jianghuai City had definite links with the innocent deaths of the dock workers at Dock No.1. Ye Chen secretly took a deep breath and said, "This Church group is so ruthless that they won’t even spare the dock workers!"
"What... what did you say?" Xiao i asked confused, having been too engrossed in admiring the beauties to hear what Ye Chen mumbled.
"Nothing!" Ye Chen shook his head, saying, "I was saying that once we go up, I’m going to tornt you properly!"
"Hehe, alright, I haven’t experienced your prowess in days!" Xiao i giggled, then hooked Ye Chen’s arm as they entered the elevator.
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