Chapter 1098 - 1096: Sensation
According to Tang Yumeng's instructions, Director Hu led the task force members to quickly begin auditing Dragon Brilliance Company. After two days of hard work, the accounts of Dragon Brilliance Company were basically clear, however, there were no issues with the accounts of the Liu Group at all.
During the verification process, it was mainly discovered that there was virtually no money on the books of Dragon Brilliance Company, and all the money borrowed from several townships was used on real estate projects.
Upon verification, it turned out that a large piece of the real estate projects developed by Dragon Brilliance Company were actually abandoned buildings. Director Hu and the task force members went to the site to take a look, and these abandoned buildings mostly had only the foundation laid, with the main structures not even started.
While Director Hu was leading the task force members to audit Dragon Brilliance Company's accounts, news of Li Xiaohui's death had already reached West River County.
Before Dragon Brilliance Company's real estate projects began construction, they had already started selling off the properties externally, collecting down payments from nearly six hundred households.
These homeowners, upon hearing about Li Xiaohui's death, rushed to the front of Dragon Brilliance Company demanding their money, and the entire Dragon Brilliance Company was almost completely surrounded by residents.
Director Hu reported this situation to Tang Yumeng, who instructed Director Hu to appease everyone's emotions first and call County Magistrate Xu Zhicheng of West River County, ensuring their full cooperation with Director Hu to stabilize the situation and prevent any unrest.
The news of Li Huaishan's sudden death must be kept strictly confidential and not revealed to the public to avoid causing a stir in West River County. Meanwhile, Tang Yumeng urgently convened the City Committee Standing Committee to discuss the candidate for the Secretary of West River County Committee.
After the resolution of the Standing Committee, it was decided that County Magistrate Xu Zhicheng would temporarily act as County Secretary. This decision was conveyed to West River County immediately.
The chaos caused by Dragon Brilliance Company was learned by Lin Chuan through Tang Yumeng, and after a quick thought, he promptly came up with an idea.
The main business of Sichuan University Group is real estate and seafood processing, and Dragon Brilliance Company is also involved in real estate. Could this be an opportunity to take over Dragon Brilliance Company entirely?
He shared this idea with Tang Yumeng, who immediately expressed support for Lin Chuan and promised that if he took over Dragon Brilliance Company, the government would offer the greatest preferential policies.
Lin Chuan arrived at Sichuan University Group and discussed this with Zhou Rui and others. Zhou Rui thought that if the government could offer preferential policies, they could consider taking over Dragon Brilliance Company.
After urgent consultations, Tang Yumeng, representing the government, signed an agreement with Sichuan University Group, whereby all debts of Dragon Brilliance Company would be managed by Sichuan University Group, and Sichuan University Group would take over Dragon Brilliance Company for free.
In front of Dragon Brilliance Company, nearly a thousand people gathered, and at the forefront of the crowd, a large banner was held high, with the words "Give back my hard-earned money" written on it.
Director Hu, Zhang Wenhui, and Song Xiaojia stood opposite the crowd, observing the passionately excited people, and Director Hu shouted loudly: "Residents, listen to me, Dragon Brilliance Company owes everyone the down payments, and once we've completed the audit of all accounts, there will be an explanation for everyone."
Someone in the crowd shouted loudly: "We want our money now."
"That's right, we want our money, give back our hard-earned money," the crowd started clamoring, and the scene was extremely chaotic.
At this moment, two black cars drove over, and five people emerged from the cars, including Tang Yumeng, Lin Chuan, and Luo Guoqing. From the other car came Zhou Rui, Li Qiang, and Zhou Kai and others.
"Secretary Tang from the City Committee is here," someone in the crowd who had seen Tang Yumeng before shouted loudly.
Instantly, the crowd surged towards Tang Yumeng.
"Secretary Tang, this is my life's hard-earned money, you have to stand up for me," an elderly man with gray hair said tearfully to Tang Yumeng.
"Secretary Tang, that's everything I have," a middle-aged woman said, almost in tears, nearly kneeling before Tang Yumeng.
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Facing the passionately agitated crowd, Tang Yumeng walked up to Director Hu and loudly addressed the crowd: "Everyone, please quiet down and listen to me."
The chaotic crowd gradually calmed down.
"I've come today to solve these issues for everyone. This is Mr. Lin Chuan, the chairman of Sichuan University Group. He will address everyone," Tang Yumeng said, pointing at Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan cleared his throat and confidently said: "Dear residents, do not panic. After thorough research by Sichuan University Group, we have decided to fully take over Dragon Brilliance Company, and your down payments will be taken care of by us."
Upon hearing Lin Chuan's words, the worried crowd began to smile.
Zhou Rui, standing next to Lin Chuan, also loudly said: "Residents, we have decided to continue the development of the residential complex initiated by Dragon Brilliance Company. Those who wish to continue buying the property can sign a contract directly with us, and for those who don't wish to continue, we will refund the down payment in full. Additionally, for those who sign a contract to purchase a property, we are offering a ten percent discount per square meter from the original price."
What does a ten percent discount mean? With the average house price in West River County at around three thousand yuan per square meter, a house generally costs about thirty thousand yuan. A ten percent discount would mean over three thousand yuan off.
Three thousand yuan may not be much to a wealthy person, but it is a significant amount to ordinary folks.
"I'm willing."
"I am too."
Everyone expressed their willingness to sign a property purchase contract with Sichuan University Group, and the atmosphere on site became lively.
"Great, since everyone is willing to continue signing a property purchase contract with our Sichuan University Group, please wait patiently for two days. Once the procedures with Dragon Brilliance Company are completed, we'll notify everyone, alright?" Zhou Rui said loudly.
"Alright," the crowd shouted in unison.
A reporter from the provincial newspaper happened to pass by and captured the scene on a phone, then posted it online. Numerous netizens responded with praise for Sichuan University Group.
After returning to the provincial capital, this reporter wrote an article and published it on the front page of the provincial newspaper, causing a sensation. Sichuan University Group made a substantial gain through the takeover of Dragon Brilliance Company. Although Dragon Brilliance Company's liabilities were significant, the company was essentially gifted to Sichuan University Group for free. Furthermore, the reporter's free publicity was akin to free advertising for Sichuan University Group.
Thus, Lin Chuan's single decision effortlessly resolved the turmoil, with West River County's acting County Secretary, County Magistrate Xu Zhicheng, praising Sichuan University Group's actions in front of Tang Yumeng, and announcing that Sichuan University Group would enjoy a three-year tax exemption policy in West River County.
After two days of settling Dragon Brilliance Company's accounts, Sichuan University Group fully took over Dragon Brilliance Company, injecting thirty million yuan in funding in the quickest time possible. Residential complexes that had only foundations laid officially began construction.
Dragon Brilliance Company officially became a subsidiary of Sichuan University Group, renamed West River County Sichuan University Group Construction Company, with Li Qiang appointed as general manager.
None of the original employees of Dragon Brilliance Company were dismissed, and operations quickly returned to normal.
Xiao Ning, a woman who had a two-night affair with Lin Chuan, was appointed as deputy director of the administration department based on Lin Chuan's suggestion.
No evidence of criminal activity by Yang Zi could be found from Dragon Brilliance Company, so Zhang Wenhui and others began investigating from the suspect who killed Li Xiaohui discovered on the surveillance footage, searching through all surveillance around Haiqing Pool, and finally identified the suspect's true appearance.
Through multi-location cooperation, Zhang Wenhui and Song Xiaojia identified the true identity of the suspect—Li Dahai, from the Li Family Village in Dongguang County, Linjiang City.
To quickly locate this suspect, Director Hu issued a collaborative search notification to public security organizations nationwide.
Tong Huaiyu ultimately could not resist and voluntarily admitted his own mistakes, leading to prosecution by the prosecutorial agency, and awaits the legal consequences.
As for Zhao Bingnan, his issues are far more serious than Tong Huaiyu's. As the head of a township, not only did he abuse his powers for corruption and bribery, but his conduct was also seriously improper. He too faces the legal consequences.
Regarding Tong Huaiyu's wife, due to actively cooperating with the investigation team and voluntarily returning all illicit funds, and considering her family includes elderly and children, she was exempted from criminal liability.
Yao Shunzi, the fool who came out of the police station, actually ran to Jiangbei City to find Lin Chuan, requesting to join Jvyi Gang. However, before he could meet Lin Chuan, he was captured by the task force—no need for specifics, it naturally involved Tong Huaiyu's matters.
Huang Bo, Xiao Feng, and Taozi returned to Jiangbei City on the third day after Lin Chuan returned from Washington.
The news that the two were getting married was already known among all the brothers of Jvyi Gang, with Zhou Kai and Lu Dapao inevitably teasing Huang Bo.
"Bozi, tell me what's it like being with Xiao Feng," Lu Dapao asked as soon as they met, recalling the previous question he had asked Huang Bo.
Huang Bo cursed: "Da Pao, you have been with many women, do you still not know what it's like?"
Lu Dapao laughed heartily: "I've had one or two women, but there was no genuine emotion involved. I really want to know what it's like when two people who truly love each other are together, whether doing that feels exceptionally good."
Zu Kai on the side said: "Da Pao, are you saying that your thing with Keiko was just for fun? Well, when I return to Japan, I'll definitely tell Keiko."
Huang Bo and Taozi were curious about who Keiko was, both asking Zhou Kai.
Lu Dapao looked embarrassed, desperately signaling Zhou Kai not to tell Huang Bo.
While talking, Lin Chuan walked in and said: "Hey guys, what are you chatting about so happily?"
Zhou Kai laughed boisterously: "Chuan, Da Pao is telling us about his bed adventure with Keiko."
Lu Dapao got anxious and said: "Kai, who said that? Don't speak nonsense, it would tarnish the pure feelings between me and Keiko."