Chapter 1464 - 1464
The call was for the Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau, and the director was dumbfounded upon hearing it.
He hurriedly ordered the work team to retreat and directed those who needed to go to the hospital to do so.
His words shocked the entire room, and everyone looked at the director.
Liu Zhizhong also put down his chopsticks and asked, "What's going on?"
"Sigh, Mayor Liu, we can't proceed with our work! The four environmental monitoring teams we dispatched were all beaten by Baoge Group's security, and the equipment was destroyed. Some of our colleagues are seriously injured. Sigh... forget it, let's all retreat. Their backing is too powerful, and we can't fight against them; there's no need to make unnecessary sacrifices. Luckily, the penalties I prepared haven't been sent yet, sigh..."
His words alarmed everyone, yet made them all timid as well.
Even Cao Dingjun looked at his superior and suggested, "Mayor Liu, how about...?"
He didn't finish his sentence, but the message was clear.
Liu Zhizhong's face turned dark as he looked at the crowd, who were all looking back at him.
He said nothing, silently picked up his phone, found the number for the Director of the Public Security Bureau, Xu Xiao'an, and dialed it on speakerphone.
Beside him, Cao Dingjun, frightened, exclaimed, "Mayor Liu, what are you doing?"
Liu Zhizhong casually replied, "Openly defying environmental work, daring to assault people, and demolishing government office equipment—if we don't arrest them, are we saving it for a festival?"
Cao Dingjun: "..."
He was speechless.
The others were frustrated, caught between laughter and tears.
Soon, Xu Xiao'an answered the call, "Mayor Liu, what would you like me to do?"
Liu Zhizhong quickly explained the situation and then said, "Director Xu, arrest all involved, leave no one out!"
"Ah? But this..."
Xu Xiao'an was also stunned, feeling this task was like a hot potato!
The officials around Liu Zhizhong all found the situation intriguing. Now Xu Xiao'an was in a bind, understanding the gravity of the situation!
But Liu Zhizhong said, "Director Xu, an environmental bureau staff member is seriously injured. If the Public Security Bureau doesn't act, what is it for? What's your role then?"
"I..." Xu Xiao'an was taken aback but soon felt a rush of adrenaline, "Alright, I'll personally lead people to handle this! Rest assured, Mayor Liu, I'll ensure this gets done solidly!"
The call ended, and everyone exchanged glances, turning back to Liu Zhizhong.
Cao Dingjun swallowed hard before daring to speak, "Mayor Liu, you're really pulling out all the stops!"
Others moved their lips to speak but said nothing. Liu Zhizhong, however, raised his hand to halt them and said, "Let's eat. Whatever happens, I'll take the responsibility, so you won't get implicated. Once we finish eating, we will visit our injured colleagues in the hospital. This is one thing..."
Saying this, he turned to the Deputy Minister of Propaganda and added, "The hospital visit also needs to be publicized, understand?"
The other party was at a loss, "Mayor Liu, this... might not be appropriate? If I publicize this, things will escalate further!"
"I'll take the heat."
Liu Zhizhong tossed out those words lightly and then lowered his head to continue eating.
The atmosphere instantly grew intense.
Everyone seemed to understand something.
Liu Zhizhong was going to confront Baoge Group? He wasn't afraid?
Only someone unafraid would be fearsome!
Alright then, since that's the case, everyone accepted it and accompanied Mayor Liu for the meal. Even if it turns into a major drama later, they'll just watch, as he seems capable of handling it!