The Invincible Son-in-law

Chapter 846: Singing Opposite Each Other

At 2:30 in the afternoon, many officials from various departments arrived at the county government meeting room.

Of course, these officials, big and small, were all relatives of the holdouts; otherwise, Lin Hao wouldn't have invited them to the meeting.

As the County Magistrate, Lin Hao sat in the main seat in the middle, with a faint smile on his face, looking like a "smiling tiger."

After everyone sat down, Lin Hao didn't hold back and directly began his speech.

"Comrades, we are all on the same side, so today we will speak openly behind closed doors..."

Lin Hao got straight to the point: "After our Wucheng County high-quality trade and economic forum, economic development will accelerate rapidly. However, the old city area of our county is dilapidated and can no longer match our county's economic development..."

"Since the new energy battery industry chain, major enterprises have been expanding and recruiting more employees. These employees urgently need housing, medical care, and schools. Wucheng County must provide these essential living facilities, and housing is undoubtedly the most important..."

"The county committee and county government initially chose Zhenjiang Village as the site for new urban construction because it is close to the Wuding River, has a good environment, and is relatively near the old city..."

"However, there is now a group of holdouts who, relying on support from leaders in the county, are arbitrarily raising prices, severely hindering our county's development plans..."

"I believe everyone here is reasonable, and I hope you can go back and work on the mindset of these holdouts..."

"Next, the government office will issue your task goals, and I hope you can complete them as soon as possible..."

After Lin Hao finished speaking, he had Cheng Jiayao distribute everyone's tasks.

Being relatives of the holdouts, they had long heard that the county would pressure them.

Therefore, most people remained very calm after receiving their task objectives.

However, some were very dissatisfied, feeling that the government was just creating problems for them.

Lin Hao finally added, "Take a look at your task objectives, and if you have any difficulties, you can come down and talk to me personally, and I'll help you solve them..."

"Starting now, this task is your most important responsibility. Other matters can be temporarily set aside; focus all your energy on this task."

"To help you complete the task quickly, starting today, you don't need to go to work; concentrate fully on this task."

Upon hearing that they wouldn't need to go to work, there was an immediate commotion, clearly showing their displeasure.

At this moment, a young man stood up and loudly asked, "County Magistrate Lin, I'm Peng Liyang from the Forestry Bureau. I want to ask, does this mean we can't return to work until we finish the task?"

The question was sharp, posed in front of so many people, obviously intending to put Lin Hao on the spot.

Lin Hao's smile didn't fade, and he replied loudly, "How could that be? It's just that this task is very important, so you're given paid leave to complete it."

"County Magistrate Lin's answer is ambiguous. How do we know when we can return to work? Give us a specific time so we have a sense of it, everyone, am I right?"

Peng Liyang pressed on for a specific time from Lin Hao.

Lin Hao frowned, a glint of menace in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Let's set a two-week limit. How does that sound to everyone?"

"County Magistrate Lin, two weeks of paid leave feels too much; I think one week should be enough. If we can't complete the task, we'll return to work. What do you think?" Peng Liyang countered.

"Peng Liyang, are you questioning my decision?" Lin Hao's face suddenly darkened.

"I wouldn't dare! I wouldn't dare!" Peng Liyang quickly adjusted his tone with a smile.

However, he had no idea how deep the waters ran within the system; it wouldn't be long before he was completely submerged.

"Since there are no objections, today's meeting is concluded."

Lin Hao stood up and added finally, "Again, if you have difficulties, feel free to come to me privately for a discussion..."

After he left, many people began to complain, while some started calling their relatives to urge them to sign the documents quickly.

After all, if these holdouts didn't sign, they couldn't return to work, and if someone replaced them, how could they return?

Those within the system understood well that once a position is vacated, someone else will take it.

After Lin Hao returned to his office, someone quickly came to see him.

The first person was a young man from the Development and Reform Bureau, explaining that he and his holdout relatives had long severed ties, making it difficult to influence them even if he tried.

In this case, Lin Hao didn't insist, simply asking him to do his best with the ideological work, assuring him the government wouldn't worry even if there were no results.

After he left, Lin Hao immediately called Wei Lianggui from the National Development and Reform Commission, asking him to investigate this young man's family situation.

If it were true, there wouldn't be much more to say. If not, he wouldn't hesitate to be ruthless.

Of course, Peng Liyang, who spoke at the meeting today, also needed to be investigated regarding his background.

That's how it is in the system; the network of relationships is deeply entwined, and many young people are placed by some senior figures.

Therefore, decisions should not be made rashly or impulsively.

However, if someone causes trouble in public, they must be taught a lesson.

Weighing the situation, Lin Hao decided to call Director Meng Hongwei of the Forestry Bureau.

"Hello, is this Director Meng? I'm Lin Hao!"

"Ah... County Magistrate Lin, what can I do for you?" Meng Hongwei's heart sank.

He had just received news that one of his staff had contradicted County Magistrate Lin during the meeting.

He didn't expect Lin Hao to call so quickly.

"Director Meng, what's the background of that Peng Liyang in your bureau?" Lin Hao asked directly.

"County Magistrate Lin, this Peng Liyang is the nephew of Deputy Director Zhao from the city bureau, sent here as part of the city's arrangements," Meng Hongwei replied.

"So, he relies on connections in the city bureau..." Lin Hao mused.

"This Deputy Director Zhao, named Zhao Lei, is one of our city forestry bureau's deputy directors, in charge of forestry work for our county..." Meng Hongwei quickly gave a detailed report.

From Director Meng's words, Lin Hao realized he couldn't afford to offend this Deputy Director Zhao and would have to handle it himself.

However, if he did handle it personally, the conflict might escalate, and Deputy Director Zhao might feel he's being bureaucratically bullied.

Given this, he could only entrust Li Jingyi with handling the matter.

After all, she was the top leader in the county, and having her deal with it was undoubtedly the best approach.