Li Xiuyuan smiled and waved his hand: "Mayor Wang, you're too kind. Although we may have some differences in our work, we should keep things separate. I like to stick to the facts. I certainly can't make things up. Besides, it's not just me. Secretary Zhang and Mayor Hou don't believe you would do such a thing either. The whistleblower letter is completely fabricated. I was just speaking the truth."

"Sigh, in today's society, it's already quite rare to find someone who can speak the truth. Come on, Mayor Li, let me toast you." Wang Zhixing raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp. He was genuinely grateful to Li Xiuyuan.

I think Li Xiuyuan is a good person.

After the two finished their drink, Wang Zhixing said again, "Mayor Li, I will remember this favor. If you need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Okay, then I'll thank Mayor Wang." Li Xiuyuan said with a smile, adding in his mind that he really did have something he wanted Wang Zhixing to help him with. He wondered if Wang Zhixing could give his regards to Section Chief Qu, Deputy Director Zhao, and Lin Jingya after he arrived in Longguagou.

"Yes, don't be so polite. By the way, Mayor Li, I have something else to ask you." Wang Zhixing looked at Li Xiuyuan.

Li Xiuyuan nodded: "Mayor Wang, please speak."

"It's about Wang Yongde and his family's demolition. Don't worry about my cousin Wang Yongde. No matter how difficult it is, I will definitely force him to sign the demolition contract. This is something I promised you, and I will definitely do it."

As Wang Zhixing spoke, Li Xiuyuan smiled broadly, but inwardly he sneered. This Wang Zhixing was about to cause trouble again.

Sure enough, Wang Zhixing then said, "But there's nothing we can do about the other four households. I've also looked into the situation, and these four households are all relatives of relevant leaders. It's difficult for Mayor Li to handle them. We'd better try to apply for some policy benefits for them. Most of them have already signed demolition contracts, and there are only four households left. Giving them some compensation would make things easier, right?"

Li Xiuyuan almost laughed out of anger upon hearing this, but he forced himself to say, "If that's the case, does that mean Wang Yongde's side will also receive subsidies?"

"Haha, that would be the best way. Anyway, it's all government money, so what difference does it make who gets it? Of course, this is just a suggestion. Mayor Li, it's up to you to decide what to do," Wang Zhixing said.

Li Xiuyuan was already somewhat helpless. It hadn't been that long. The Discipline Inspection Commission had come to investigate yesterday. After the investigation, Wang Zhixing was so scared that his legs went weak. He wished he could make his cousin Wang Yongde from Meilin Village sign the demolition contract on the spot. He was also very grateful to him.

As a result, in just one day, things have recovered by tonight. Not only have they stopped mentioning getting their cousin Wang Yongde to sign the demolition contract as soon as possible, but they've also started subtly asking for more compensation.

As for the gratitude he felt, it was probably already cooked along with the wild turtle when it was put into the pot.

Li Xiuyuan couldn't help but recall a saying: "You don't know you're wrong, you know the consequences are serious. Yesterday, the disciplinary committee investigation team just left, and you were terrified, almost bursting into tears of regret. But today, seeing that everything is fine, you immediately recovered."

He believes that if the investigation team had taken Wang Zhixing away yesterday, Wang Zhixing would probably be full of remorse right now.

Li Xiuyuan was too lazy to bother with someone like Wang Zhixing, but thankfully he wouldn't be around for a couple of days. So, Li Xiuyuan still tentatively asked, "Mayor Wang, have you thought about this? What will happen to the other villagers if they find out about this?"