novelraw Chapter 262: Finally Gone!
Chapter 262: Finally Gone!
Lin Feng looked at the four bodyguards surrounding him and instantly understood Shen Yao’s intention, because he had already seen that all four bodyguards were martial arts experts. With them around, he wouldn’t have to personally deal with some tricky issues, like the recent standoff between the villagers and the demolition team. These four could easily have sent the demolition team packing. It seemed that Shen Yao had really thought everything through for him, something he hadn’t considered before. If it weren’t for Shen Yao, he wouldn’t have thought to deal with the situation in this way.
Now he owed Shen Yao a favor. When he had some free time, he should go to Yuegang to visit her. Considering she had thought of all this for him, it was clear that Shen Yao truly liked him, wholeheartedly looking after his interests. For her kindness, he would definitely make time to see her.
"Who is in charge of the demolition team?" Song Nancheng walked over to the other side and directly asked who the person in charge was, since he needed the person responsible to make the decision to withdraw.
"I am, I am the chairman of Wanlilai Company, Bi Huihuang." Hearing someone asking for the person in charge, Bi Huihuang stepped forward without hesitation, looking curiously at this lawyer and wondering what he was up to. He had seen this lawyer enter the premises across the street, murmur a few words, and then come back here. What was he really after?
"I am Song Nancheng, the chief lawyer of the Shen Corporation in Yuegang. I am here to express severe protest on behalf of Shen Corporation against Wanlilai Company’s illegal forced demolition of Lin Family Village, and I demand your company compensate for all our losses. Otherwise, we won’t hesitate to take Wanlilai Company to court," Song Nancheng said immediately upon learning that this man was Bi Huihuang, the chairman of Wanlilai Company. He knew the focus was on him; as long as he could deal with him, everything else would be easy.
"Illegal demolition of Lin Family Village? Are you kidding me? We have a complete set of demolition approvals and the signatures of all the villagers of Lin Family Village. What gives you the right to say our demolition is illegal?" Bi Huihuang almost laughed after listening to Song Nancheng’s words. Just earlier, some clueless youngster claimed that Zhenqiang Company no longer existed, and now some lawyer was saying that Wanlilai Company was carrying out illegal demolitions. What was wrong with these people? Were they all on the wrong medication?
"First of all, I need to clarify that Yuegang Zhenqiang Company has been fully acquired by Shen Corporation in Yuegang and has been renamed to Shen Tourism Development Group. We plan to develop tourism resources without disturbing the ecosystem in cooperation with the villagers of Lin Family Village. All contracts between the original Zhenqiang Company and Wanlilai Company have been unilaterally canceled, and the compensation money has been transferred into the account of Wanlilai Company. From now on, the entire development project in Dongling Mountain has nothing to do with Wanlilai Company, because all contracts and approvals, including the demolition contract, are owned by the now Shen Tourism Development Group. Wanlilai Company has no rights to conduct any demolition, and any such activities are illegal."
Song Nancheng laid out the situation plainly and stood there, waiting for Bi Huihuang to withdraw his people.
"Just because you say so, it makes it true? What evidence do you have to prove your words? Don’t listen to his nonsense, everyone. Tear down Lin Family Village, and I will immediately give each of you a bonus of 50,000 yuan!" Even now, Bi Huihuang couldn’t believe that Zhenqiang Company could be fully acquired because, even if it were true, he would have heard some news about it, which was simply impossible. Without mentioning others, Young Master Wang would certainly have informed him, so he was certain this person in front of him was an impostor sent by Lin Family Village to fool him.
"Can’t you just look it up on your phone? You can’t even figure out such a simple solution?" Song Nancheng looked at Bi Huihuang, genuinely puzzled by how such an individual could become the chairman of Wanlilai Company without being able to think of such an obvious course of action.
Upon hearing Song Nancheng’s words, Bi Huihuang quickly took out his phone and shakily opened a search engine, carefully typing in "Zhenqiang Company." He was truly scared inside. If what this person said turned out to be true, then it meant he had completely botched Young Master Wang’s plan. What would Young Master Wang do to him...
But reality was harsh, and Bi Huihuang’s phone screen displayed the search results.
Overnight, Yuegang Zhenqiang Company changed hands to Shen Corporation.
Shen Corporation makes a high-profile acquisition of Yuegang Zhenqiang Company.
Yuegang Zhenqiang Company changes ownership, Shen Corporation reorganizes flamboyantly.
...
A series of news articles about Zhenqiang Company appeared. Without looking at the details, just from the headlines alone, Bi Huihuang felt as if the world went dark, and he almost passed out. It turned out what Song something-or-other said was true; Zhenqiang Company was truly gone. That meant he had completely messed up Young Master Wang’s plan. My God! How would Young Master Wang deal with me now...
Zhenqiang Company was a listed company with a market value of over a billion yuan. No one would have expected such a sizeable listed company to be acquired. What could Shen Corporation possibly rely on to acquire such a massive company overnight? Wasn’t this like pushing oneself into the line of fire? Now that they had thwarted Young Master Wang’s plan—a plan worth billions—it was ruined in an instant. Such a mistake was too light to be resolved with just his death!
But why did Shen Corporation choose this moment to acquire Zhenqiang Company? They could have acted earlier or later, yet they chose now, and not only violated all current contracts but also renamed the company and planned to collaborate with Lin Family Village, developing ecotourism. All of this pointed to one conclusion—someone must have tipped off Shen Corporation about Dongling Mountain. Otherwise, things couldn’t have coincided so conveniently. How could Shen Corporation possibly know about Dongling Mountain!
If I find out who informed Shen Corporation, I’ll skin them alive! Didn’t they realize they’re digging my grave by doing this, pushing me towards death? No matter what, I have to find out who it was. I can’t swallow this insult!
"Have you seen enough? Now hurry up and withdraw your people, or else I’ll notify Zhongzhou City’s committee and have them send someone to drive you away!" Seeing Bi Huihuang standing there dazed, Song Nancheng knew he had learned the outcome. So why was he still standing there? Why wasn’t he withdrawing his people fast enough; what was he waiting for?
"You ******* wait and see, everyone withdraw!"
Bi Huihuang, utterly infuriated by Song Nancheng’s attitude, didn’t know what to do. When had anyone ever dared to speak to him like this? Pointing at Song Nancheng, he swore harshly and then motioned for everyone to head back. He was supremely helpless inside; there was no way he could continue with the demolition now. Even if he were willing, the police and urban management wouldn’t agree to take on such a responsibility. Now there was no other choice but to take his men and go back.
He just couldn’t understand how things had ended up like this. What on earth had happened, and how had everything turned out this way!
What! The Zhenqiang Company was acquired?
The Wanlilai Company engaged in illegal demolition?
The person who came by helicopter belongs to the Shen Corporation?
How dared he speak to Bi Huihuang like that!
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Those from the demolition crew following behind Bi Huihuang were all in turmoil, their minds a mess with various thoughts. However, most were in shock. The Zhenqiang Company, such a big listed company, just disappeared like that. What kind of enterprise was the Shen Corporation...
At the beginning, didn’t Bi Huihuang say the demolition was legal and justified? So why had it all suddenly turned into illegal demolition? Didn’t he know beforehand that Zhenqiang Company was acquired? Such a big deal and you’re clueless about it, yet you drag brothers here to help you with demolition. Aren’t you putting us in danger? What if that person who came by helicopter had arrived a bit later, and a few houses in Lin Family Village had been demolished? That would have been troublesome—who knows what kind of compensation agreement the Shen Corporation might come up with.
Sigh... Why did I waste a whole day for nothing? I thought I’d make a quick buck, but after running around all morning, I got nothing, and now I can only skulk away. It’s so frustrating, so depressing!
Under the gaze of the Lin Family Village villagers, Bi Huihuang dejectedly sat in the car, then disappeared with his group, defeated...
"I’m so happy; they finally left!"
"We finally got rid of those calamities!"
"That was really close just now!"
"Lin Family Village was almost gone for real!"
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Seeing Bi Huihuang and his people leaving with their tails between their legs, the villagers of Lin Family Village cheered. They threw away the tools in their hands, not knowing how to contain their excitement. They had just understood that from now on, the development of Dongling Mountain would not involve the Wanlilai Company. Moreover, the man called Song Nancheng said that they would develop the tourism resources while preserving the original ecology of Lin Family Village. This meant that their ancestral houses no longer needed to be demolished and their lives could go back to how they were before. How could they not be thrilled!
"We’re having a village feast at noon to celebrate today’s event!" With Lin Feng’s help, Lin Family Village was finally saved. Tears of joy streamed down Lin Guangyi’s face as he announced the midday village feast. If it hadn’t been for Lin Feng, Lin Family Village would have ceased to exist for good. If not for Lin Feng’s idea, if not for Lin Feng’s effort in finding Shen Corporation, Lin Family Village would have been lost to history and they would have been left homeless. Now, everything they had was thanks to Lin Feng, so it was decided to celebrate and to thank Lin Feng properly for helping Lin Family Village through this crisis!
"Great!"
"That’s wonderful!"
"I’m so happy!"
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The villagers were even more elated at the chief’s words. A village feast was generally reserved for celebrating significant occasions, usually only held on the first day of the New Year. But today’s event truly deserved a feast, because Lin Family Village was safe. No one would be coming to tear down their homes, and for that, they had to celebrate properly tonight!