430: Chapter 430: Good Skills 430: Chapter 430: Good Skills A single stone stirred up a thousand waves, but the current situation in Linwu County wasn’t as simple as a thousand waves; it was more like each wave engulfed the county into the eye of a storm.
A series of chain reactions kept the residual heat of the matter fuming as a large number of media reporters converged on Linwu County.
Naturally, numerous incidents were exposed one after another.
Propagated by the media and inflamed by the heat of the issue, everything caused a huge public uproar.
In the past, these were issues beyond reason, but now, every single one found an ear to listen, and various major media outlets were extremely interested in the affairs of Linwu County.
Following the fall of three high-ranking officials, the pressure of public opinion implicated many more officials, causing stormy unrest throughout Linwu County.
All officials were on tenterhooks, fearing that disaster might suddenly strike them.
These days, the work enthusiasm in various government departments had greatly improved, which brought cheers and warmth to the citizens who dealt with them.
Many wronged individuals also found resolution through the power of the media.
These past few days, it was bustling everywhere in the government departments of Linwu County, and no complaints were dared to be voiced.
Linwu County seemed to have erupted into a hotbed of public mockery, where anyone with a grievance would take to the streets to find a reporter to talk to.
This phenomenon thoroughly sent Linwu County into a boil.
Streets, previously quiet, were now bustling, with nearly everyone talking about the incidents of these past days.
All forces were quietly observing the changes.
The Wei Family and the Chang Family also ceased their clashes because of the situation, sheathing their flags, which slightly calmed Linwu County.
As for Cai Corporation, the leading enterprise, it was left isolated and besieged daily by a large number of citizens and various media, forcing all its businesses to cease operation, with all employees sent home to wait.
Adding insult to injury, some former employees of Cai Corporation also successively revealed its dark secrets, intensifying the calls for its downfall.
The stocks of Cai Corporation were also plummeting relentlessly.
Even more sensational news continued to break out.
A Cai Corporation property, which had sold its first two phases, collapsed overnight, causing a tremendous shock.
Immediately, a flurry of news came out about Cai Corporation’s tofu-dreg projects, and the relevant departments quickly intervened in the investigation.
However, without its leaders, Linwu County’s operations were still ongoing but clearly limited in effectiveness.
The homeowners of that first and second phase too gathered, not only encircling Cai Corporation but also the residence of Cai Long, demanding Cai Corporation to provide reasonable explanations and compensation for losses.
Previous homeowners had also joined in this fight, many demanding refunds for their properties.
Linwu County’s real estate market was virtually shut down overnight, causing widespread panic, with many people too afraid to go home.
In just one day, Cai Corporation went from a renowned leading enterprise to a despised entity.
Overnight, Cai Corporation’s market value had dropped by at least threefold.
The losses were countless.
This tremendous scandal had an immense impact on Linwu County.
Cai Long hadn’t eaten anything all day yesterday, nearly going mad.
He isolated himself in his office, helplessly lying on the sofa.
He had never imagined that he, Cai Long, would face such desperate times.
Within just a short day, he was reduced to this state.
His kingdom, built over decades, had suffered such a fatal blow.
Three real estate projects, with a total investment of nearly two billion, were halted directly due to the fall of Secretary Liang and two others, since all three projects were government projects.
If these projects couldn’t resume, it would mean a direct loss of over ten billion.
A neighborhood about to be completed, with an investment of three billion, had inexplicably collapsed overnight, turning into ruins.
This series of blows left him so enraged he nearly vomited blood.
Even if he managed to survive this ordeal, he was severely weakened and would struggle to regain his former glory.
Perhaps, if the Wei Family and Chang Family took further action, he might truly be left with nothing.
Such an outcome was unbearable for him.
Cai Long clenched his fists so tightly that his fingernails dug into his flesh, drawing blood, yet he felt no pain.
The pain in his body was nothing compared to the agony in his heart.
He was in pain, he was furious, and he hated even more.
All of this was orchestrated by someone behind the scenes.
“Well done, Tangyu.
I thought you were just a capable nobody, but I didn’t expect you to have such deep schemes and abilities.
In just a mere two or three days, you managed to turn Linwu County upside down, and you managed to bring my Cai Corporation to its knees.
Damn it, I hate it.
I was too careless, I underestimated you.
However, don’t think you can easily defeat me.
As long as I have those two children in my hands, I won’t lose, and I’ll have enough leverage to negotiate with you.
You better not push me too far; otherwise, I’ll make sure everyone dies,” Cai Long said with a sinister and crazed expression.
At the Wei Family’s residence, by the artificial pond,
Wei Yaoye stared blankly at the water’s surface, his expression eerie and sinister.
“Tangyu, I admit I underestimated you this time.
Your influence and tactics far exceeded my imagination, and I can’t help but admire you.
Indeed, you can turn the clouds with one hand and command the rain with the other.
In just two days, you have changed the sky of Linwu County, fundamentally altering the political and commercial landscape of Linwu County.
A major purge in the political arena is inevitable, with the Chang Family’s rise to power almost certain.
As for the commercial sector, a massive upheaval is coming, and the Cai Corporation is likely to be directly crippled.
To think, your purpose in coming to Linwu County was to take down the Cai Corporation.
Hmph, interesting.
Truly audacious,” Wei Yaoye said with a wicked smirk.
After a while, Wei Yaoye murmured to himself, “Seeing the outcome of this matter, the Chang Family is likely to dominate.
I should also make my decisions early.
Otherwise, the fate of the Wei Family’s rise and fall is uncertain.
This man, we must not offend.”
As they say, the wise adapt to circumstances, and by these standards, Wei Yaoye was indeed wise.
As Tangyu was walking in the back garden with Lin Feifei, his phone rang, interrupting him.
Tangyu was surprised when he saw the caller because it was Yang Xiaoyu calling him for the first time ever.
“Hello, Xiaoyu, what made you call me?” Tangyu answered the phone with a smile.
“Hehe, Brother Tangyu, I’m in Linwu County right now.
It’s quite lively here, thanks to you.
Brother Tangyu, your influence is truly impressive,” Yang Xiaoyu chuckled as he spoke.
Tangyu’s eyebrows raised, a hint of unusual color flashing in his eyes, “Oh, you know about this matter too?”
“Yes, I know, but I just found out.
Haha, Tangyu brother, do you have some time now?” Yang Xiaoyu said.
“Yes, what’s up?” Tangyu asked.
“If you’re free, come over to the county government office.
I’ll introduce someone to you.
Oh, wait, you might already know him.
Come over, there’s good news.” Yang Xiaoyu said with a mysterious smile, certain of it.
Tangyu’s heart stirred, several thoughts flashed through his mind, and he quickly agreed, “Okay, I’ll come right over.
Wait for me there.”
“Hmm, okay.
I’ll see you soon, Tangyu.
I’m hanging up now.” Yang Xiaoyu nodded.
After hanging up, Tangyu took Lin Feifei’s hand and returned to the Chang Family.
Tangyu directly said to the elderly Mr.
Chang, “Grandfather Chang, I need to step out for a bit.”
“Tangyu brother, let me have someone take you there,” Chang Baosheng immediately said.
Tangyu did not refuse, nodding, “That would be great.”
Chang Baosheng immediately had his two bodyguards drive and accompany Tangyu.
Sitting in the car, Tangyu looked at the streets of Linwu County, which were indeed much busier than usual.
Watching everything he had orchestrated, Tangyu smirked slightly, feeling a bit proud.
Who wouldn’t want to possess the ability to turn the situation on its head with a flick of the wrist?
Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of the Linwu County government building.
Tangyu immediately saw Yang Xiaoyu, dressed in military attire, coming up with a big smile, “Tangyu brother, that was quick.”
“Yeah, sorry to have kept you waiting,” Tangyu nodded.
“Let’s go, Tangyu brother, I’ll take you to meet someone,” Yang Xiaoyu slung his arm over Tangyu’s shoulder and led the way into the county government building.
Following Yang Xiaoyu, they went straight to the County Magistrate’s office.
It was there that Tangyu smiled, relieved as he had expected, someone from Yang Xiaoyu’s family had come to take over as the County Magistrate.
Yang Xiaoyu didn’t knock; he just led Tangyu into the office and locked the door behind them.
“Head of the Public Security Bureau, it’s you!” Seeing the man sitting in the office, Tangyu was slightly startled.
He really hadn’t expected the Head of the Public Security Bureau, who controlled the entire police force of Donglin City and possessed considerable power.
He didn’t understand why he would give up the position of bureau chief to become the County Party Secretary in Linwu County; he saw it as a demotion.
Seeing the look of astonishment on Tangyu’s face, Yang Tianqiang also smiled warmly and approached, “Surprised to see me?”
Tangyu nodded honestly, “Very surprised indeed.”
Yang Tianqiang laughed, “It’s not unusual that you find it strange.
Many people don’t understand my decision and even think I’m crazy.
Haha, perhaps I am a bit mad to give up the position of head of Donglin Public Security Bureau to become a mere County Party Secretary.
Usually, people actively seek promotions, not demotions like me.
But then, how could they understand me?”
Tangyu shook his head and said, “Uncle Yang, I don’t understand you either.”
Yang Tianqiang smiled again, “I’m already fifty.
How long can I stay in my current position?
The political world is also about systems.
Even though I am the head of the Public Security Bureau, if I continued in this role, it would likely be my final position for life without any surprises.
So I chose not to.
I preferred to take a demotion to this position as the County Party Secretary of Linwu County to enter a different system, where I still see opportunities for advancement.”
Tangyu was taken aback for a moment, then he understood.
Yang Tianqiang had even bigger ambitions.
Tangyu felt somewhat respectful towards him for having such courage.
“Haha, speaking of which, I owe a lot to you, Tangyu.
Young man, you have some impressive skills.
The way you’ve handled things, even I have come to see you in a new light.
Many eyes in Donglin City are now on you,” laughed Yang Tianqiang.
Tangyu smiled and replied, “You flatter me, Uncle Yang.”