The Invincible Son-in-law

Chapter 804 804: Indirect Threat

Lin Hao's idea was to first do the ideological work with these directors so that they could go back and work on their family's ideological approach.

Turning big matters into small ones, and small matters into nothing!

However, if someone doesn't follow orders, then thunderous measures will be necessary.

Gu Guanyu, who had managed to become a director, certainly understood Lin Hao's meaning.

But he looked distressed, decisively refusing, "County Magistrate Lin, the construction of the new district in Wucheng County is indeed a major issue concerning the economic development of our entire county, but I really can't meddle in my uncle's family affairs."

"You've misunderstood my intentions, of course, the county committee and the city government wouldn't let you meddle in your uncle's affairs, but we just hope you can go back and have a good talk with him on behalf of the government." Lin Hao said with a smile.

"Represent the government? That's absolutely impossible! How could I have the authority to represent the government?" Gu Guanyu shook his head forcefully, refusing with a bitter expression.

"Of course, you don't have the authority, but now that I've entrusted you with this task, you do have the authority." Lin Hao smiled as he spoke.

"County Magistrate Lin, how can such a heavy task be given to me? And besides, the flood prevention and disaster relief efforts during this period have been overwhelming, leaving me with hardly any rest time." Director Gu started to make excuses.

"Director Gu, I understand the pressure from the flood prevention and disaster relief work is indeed great for you, but by giving you this task, you can take a break while persuading your uncle, isn't that the best of both worlds!" Lin Hao suggested with a sincere smile as if thinking of his well-being.

What? Take a break?

Gu Guanyu's heart sank sharply, hurriedly saying, "Since County Magistrate Lin has entrusted me with the task of persuading my uncle, I'll naturally strive to fulfill it, but it's currently flood season, and we cannot afford any negligence in our flood prevention and disaster relief efforts…"

Seeing him trying to gloss over it while reluctantly accepting the task, Lin Hao immediately raised his hand to interrupt, smiling as he said, "You don't have to worry, I'll personally oversee the flood prevention and disaster relief work, you just need to go back and complete the task I've assigned you."

"County Magistrate Lin, I'm afraid I won't have the capability for the matters on my uncle's side!" Director Gu still tried to struggle.

"No worries, persuade if you can, if not, I'm not going to force anything from this side, so don't feel pressured at all." Lin Hao reassured him with a smile.

"County Magistrate Lin, you don't understand, my uncle's family is very stubborn, they definitely won't listen to me." Director Gu said bitterly.

"Hehehe…" Lin Hao chuckled heartily, "You've been working at the grassroots level for so many years, how can you still not know how to adapt? Since your uncle doesn't listen to you, let your father step in."

"Let my father step in? I… I think it'll be tough!" Director Gu stammered.

"I heard your father has a good relationship with your uncle, always helping that family over the years, are you telling me he can't get it done?" Lin Hao said seriously.

Director Gu's heart sank again, realizing that Lin Hao had gathered plenty of information, and denying it now could have adverse effects.

Actually, when Lin Hao went down to chat with those stubborn residents, those ordinary folks naturally brought up their relatives in the government to elevate their status.

Initially, they thought they could rely on their official relatives to pressure Lin Hao, little did they know it became a channel and bridge for Lin Hao to pressure them.

"County Magistrate Lin, how about this, I'll have my father try to persuade my uncle, the flood prevention and disaster relief effort here really can't afford to leave unattended!" Director Gu still didn't want time off.

"No worries, I've told you, I will personally supervise the work here to ensure nothing goes wrong." Lin Hao insisted.

"When can I return to work?" Director Gu weakly asked.

"Once you finish the task, you can naturally come back to work." Lin Hao smiled calmly.

What? Task completion is required to return to work?

If the task isn't completed, would that mean I can't come back to work?

Isn't this an indirect threat for me to work on my uncle's ideological change?

"County Magistrate Lin, are you saying if my uncle doesn't agree to the demolition, I won't be able to return to work?" Director Gu's face immediately darkened.

"What are you saying, this is the task I've assigned you, Director Gu, shouldn't you fulfill the tasks assigned by your superior?" Lin Hao's smile gradually faded.

"I certainly should fulfill the tasks assigned by my superior, but…" Director Gu wanted to refute.

"But what? Since you said you should complete the tasks assigned by your superior, then go and do it, I'm waiting for your good news." Lin Hao interrupted him, directly issuing an order for him to leave.

"County Magistrate Lin, if there's a problem in our Water Conservancy Bureau's work, who will be responsible?" Director Gu still wanted to struggle.

"I'll be responsible!" Lin Hao waved his hand, signaling him to leave.

Director Gu's face was cloudy, burning with anger; if he weren't an old fox in officialdom, he would've flipped and quarreled with Lin Hao long ago.

Watching him leave, Lin Hao took out his phone and called the deputy director of the Water Conservancy Bureau, informing him that Director Gu was on leave, and to oversee the bureau's work.

The deputy director was overjoyed at the news and immediately set to work on flood prevention and disaster relief, intending to submit a satisfactory report to Lin Hao.

For he knew very well that if Director Gu were ousted, his opportunity would come.

Opportunity always favors the prepared!

He had been preparing for this moment, and for many years.

Upon returning to the office, the deputy director eagerly came to transition work, personally seeing his old superior out of the Water Conservancy Bureau.

Director Gu knew very well that if this matter wasn't handled correctly, his chances of returning were slim.

After all, the appointments at the county bureau level aren't solely decided by Lin Hao.

Now, Director Gu just wanted to quickly inform his father to step forward and work on his uncle's ideology, to complete Lin Hao's task as soon as possible.

In one afternoon, Lin Hao had private conversations with six directors.

Only two directors expressed they'd solve the issue right away, the other four were evasive and clearly playing a delaying tactic.

However, Lin Hao was also a master at playing this game, relying on the county committee and city government, he directly pushed them back.

Gu Guanyu and the other four directors were now forced to take leave and go back to work on their relatives' ideology.

Although they were upset and wanted to report to the city and provincial governments, they hesitated without fully understanding Lin Hao's strategy.

After all, if things were escalated, the city and provincial governments would most likely side with the county committee and city government, risking their official titles with slightest misstep.

They were seasoned veterans, since they couldn't escalate it themselves, they'd let others pass the word up the chain.