After Jefferson halted all municipal projects, the Chicago Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the bidding manager's death.
The police department did not want to embarrass Speaker Reebs, but they also did not want to offend Mayor Jefferson.
So it kept dragging on, and after two weeks of investigation, nothing was found.
For Reeves, dragging it on like this is not a solution. If he wants to advance the Blue Roof Project now, he can only go to Mayor Jefferson and ask him to revoke the mayor's order.
This matter still needs to be handled with courtesy before force. We should talk first, and then find another way if the talks fail.
One weekday afternoon, Ribbs pushed open the door of the mayor's office and walked in.
"Oh! Mr. Speaker, you are here! Please take a seat!" Jefferson greeted him warmly.
Since Reeves took office as Speaker, he has had almost no interaction with Mayor Jefferson. With such a sudden visit, both sides know what the other is trying to do.
"Mr. Mayor, I'm sure you can guess why I'm here." Ribs walked into the office.
"Mr. Speaker, stop joking! How would I know what you are here for?" Jefferson said pretending to be nonchalant.
Reeves smiled, loosened his tie, and sat on the leather sofa, his shiny Oxford shoes casually placed on the coffee table: "I heard that you recently stopped all municipal projects. My Blue Roof Project was also affected and was forced to suspend it..."
"Oh, so that's what happened!" Jefferson replied. "Mr. Speaker, I'm not targeting you! Our bidding director is dead, and we have to give the public an explanation..."
"Well, I do need to give an explanation...but my plan is urgent," said Reeves. "Many people are still living on the streets, just waiting for these houses!"
Jefferson smiled. "Mr. Congressman, I know you care about the people, but I can't help you with this. No matter how urgent the project is, we can't let those criminals exploit it and turn it into a tool for profit, right?"
As soon as you hear the meaning of this statement, you know who it is referring to.
"Mr. Mayor...do you mean to doubt my Blue Roof Project?"
"No, no, no! Mr. Councilman, I declare again that I am absolutely not targeting you! Please wait patiently for a few more days. As soon as the truth is revealed, I will immediately revoke the mayor's order!"
Jefferson was worthy of being the mayor, and there were almost no flaws in what he said.
Reeves didn't know how to answer for a moment, so he stood up and said, "Okay! Mr. Mayor, I'll wait a little longer!" Then he left the mayor's office.
There is no result from talking to the mayor. This matter is really difficult to handle... We can't just get rid of the mayor because of a disagreement... The risk is too great.
Mayor Jefferson is a high-ranking American official, and we cannot deal with him lightly. If even the mayor is killed, it will really shock the whole country.
Just when Reeves was at a loss, a phone call suddenly came in.
When Ribs picked up the phone, he found that it was Thorne calling to provoke him.
On the phone, Thorne arrogantly asked, "What do you think, Speaker Ribs? I told you to stop your project, and now it's stopped! Hahaha, are you convinced?"
"Haha, I never thought that you, Old Deng, could get in touch with the mayor!" Ribs said sarcastically.
Thorne acted like a winner and said generously, "Young man, I don't want to embarrass you. I'm doing this just to make you understand my strength! As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, I can restart your project immediately."
"Wang Defa? Lao Deng, are you getting cocky?!" Ribs cursed, "You dare to play dirty with me? Don't think I can't do anything to you!"
"Oh, you still have this attitude!? Fine, I'm telling you, Ribs! You'll never get your Blue Roof Project off the ground!"
"Fuck! Fuck!" Reeves cursed and hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Ribs realized that the key to the problem was to deal with Thorne behind the scenes.
Now I have to find a way to give my father-in-law a good beating and let this guy know how powerful I am.
Ribs gathered several of his men to discuss how to Thorn.
Thorne's upscale hotel in downtown Chicago boasts tight security and privacy. Furthermore, there's a helipad on the top floor, so many high-ranking officials and guests arrive by helicopter, leaving no room for his attack.
At this time, Alfred spoke up, "Didn't you start out as a gangster? Can't you give people a taste of their own medicine? Thorne is working on our project, so why can't we work on his?"
Fox and Ao Guanhai looked at each other and said, "We'd like to take over the Thorne Group! But their group is in New York, and we can't even reach them!"
"That's easy..." Alfred said, "You can't do it, but someone can. There are gangs in New York too..."
"Well... that's one way." Reeves said thoughtfully, holding his chin.
In the Chicago gang rankings, the top two gangs, the Red Bloods and the Crips, are both large gangs spread across the United States.
The Black Rabbit Group can't reach New York, but these two gangs can.
"Guan Hai, help me make an appointment with the leaders of the Red Blood Gang and the Cripple Gang." Ribs arranged, "I want to talk to them."
"Okay, no problem." Ao Guanhai agreed immediately.
Fox said unconvincedly, "Brother, does anyone else need to do this? I can just take a few brothers to New York and treat it as a business trip."
Ribs shook his head. "The situation in New York isn't simple either. We're unfamiliar with the place, and if we rush over there rashly, we'll likely suffer losses. It's better to be cautious. Once we understand the situation, we can take action ourselves."
"Okay! Listen to your big brother!" Fox replied.
Ao Guanhai called both the "Red Blood Gang" and the "Crip Gang" as the Black Rabbit security boss, but the Chicago boss of the Crip Gang ignored him.
Only the leader of the Red Blood Gang, Kruen, agreed to meet with Ribs.
In the private meeting room of Black Rabbit Security, Kluen walked in with two bodyguards. Ribs and Ao Guanhai had been waiting for a long time.
After Kron sat down, he said politely, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Speaker."
"It's okay, man! Don't be so polite." Reeves said with the attitude he had when he was in the gang, "In Chicago, everyone is a good brother."
"Hahaha, Mr. Ribs! As expected of someone who started out as a street gangster!"
The two chatted for a while.
Ribs said, "Hey, Kruen! I asked you to meet me this time because I have something to ask of you."
"No way, Mr. Speaker!" Kron said exaggeratedly, "Your Black Rabbit Group is all-powerful in Chicago, and you still need to ask our Red Blood Gang for help?"
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