265: Chapter 285: These Unscrupulous rchants!
_1 265: Chapter 285: These Unscrupulous rchants!
_1 “Off work, let’s go, ti to eat.”
After handing over their work, Lin Chen calls out to Wang Zimin, ready to have dinner.
Wang Zimin laughs and says, “Brother Chen, it’s always you treating us, I can’t be so rude.
I’ll cover it today.”
Lin Chen laughs and says, “Alright.”
The two go to Sanwa Street Food Stall, a familiar place, and sit at the corner.
They order food, grab a case of beer, and start drinking.
“Brother Chen, don’t you have a girlfriend?
Why don’t you see her after work and eat with us every day?”
Lin Chen laughs and says, “Being together all the ti is boring.
Drinking with the guys is more comfortable.
When you get married, you’ll understand that marriage is a besieged city – those outside want in, and those inside want out.”
Wang Zimin chuckles, “I’m not as capable as you, Brother Chen.
I’m just an ordinary security guard; no girl would look up to .”
Lin Chen throws a peanut kernel into his mouth and laughs, “Didn’t you ntion that your old house was about to be demolished?
That should co with a considerable compensation.
With a new house and compensation money, you’ll be set – who wouldn’t like you then?”
Wang Zimin smiles modestly, his eyes filled with anticipation, “I hope so.
I haven’t accomplished much; I just want to find a suitable woman to settle down with.
As long as she looks decent, is hardworking, and can make a good life, that’s enough for .”
After expressing his longing, Wang Zimin shows so concern on his face, “Although they said the house would be demolished, they haven’t agreed on the final compensation yet.
The developer is suppressing the price, and everyone is negotiating with them right now.”
“Are there many people?”
Lin Chen casually inquires.
Demolition matters tend to be quite complicated; so people are willing to settle, while others aren’t.
The compensation for various people in the sa area may differ.
Those with abilities may get more, while those without may get less.
Wang Zimin smiles bitterly, “Initially, there were many people, but a large group suddenly changed their minds and signed the demolition consent form; I don’t know if they’ve talked privately.
Now, there are only about a dozen households left that haven’t reached an agreent.”
Lin Chen is not surprised and says, “They’ve probably gotten what they wanted and backed off.
What’s your situation now?”
Wang Zimin helplessly says, “We just want them to follow the official standards.
But they don’t agree, cutting our compensation in half.
A couple of days ago, soone was harassed and intimidated by them.
It’s getting troubleso.
Anyway, let’s not talk about it; let’s drink!”
As they chat and drink, Wang Zimin receives a phone call, and his face suddenly changes.
“Alright, I’ll be back right away.”
Wang Zimin hangs up, “Brother Chen, there’s an ergency at ho.
I have to go back.
I can’t drink with you today.”
Lin Chen looks at Wang Zimin’s troubled face and asks concernedly, “What happened?”
Wang Zimin angrily says, “The developer has gotten bulldozers and other heavy machinery on site.
If we don’t sign, they’re going to demolish our houses.
These cunning businessn blatantly ignore the official compensation guidelines and cut off at least half!”
Lin Chen stands up, “Well, I’m free anyway.
Let’s go check it out.”
Forced demolitions often lead to violence and injuries.
Since Wang Zimin has a stake and is stubborn, Lin Chen is worried that he might get into trouble.
Wang Zimin appreciates Lin Chen’s abilities and says gratefully, “Thank you, Brother Chen!”
“Let’s go!”
They ride Wang Zimin’s motorcycle and arrive at Wang Zimin’s ho.
Wang Zimin’s house is located in an old residential area, with no tall buildings.
Each house has a hostead, and with urbanization progressing, these neighborhoods are being acquired, razed, and rebuilt into neat and tidy community housing.
Many houses in the surrounding area have been almost demolished.
In the middle, there’s still an undemolished area, where a large crowd is gathered, visibly divided into two groups, arguing loudly.
Behind the crowd, several heavy machines are poised, creating imnse pressure.
Wang Zimin quickly joins the arguing group.
Holding a printed official statent, he makes a strong case against the demolition party’s negotiator.
Lin Chen doesn’t participate but looks at a group of n behind the crowd.
They are gathered, smoking, and looking nacing.
They are clearly not friendly.
It seems that sothing is about to happen today.
About ten minutes later, the argunt escalates into physical confrontation.
Then, the demolition party’s negotiator pretends to be hit and falls to the ground, covering his face and shouting, “Help!
Help!”
From a distance, a group of n throw their cigarette butts on the ground and quickly pull steel pipes from the trunks of nearby cars.
They wield the pipes ferociously and charge at the crowd.
Lin Chen sighs.
It’s all just a setup.
The negotiator pretends to get hit, while others “righteously” respond.
Even if this went to court, it would just be a fight.
But the ones injured would always be the locals.
Minor injuries could lead to having blood on their faces, while more severe ones would put them in the hospital.
Lin Chen takes a puff of his cigarette, steps forward, and stands in front of the attacking group.
The leader of the group looks at Lin Chen and snorts without saying a word.
He swings his steel pipe directly at Lin Chen’s head with ferocious strength.
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