At eight o'clock, Li Xiuyuan drove to the town. He did not intend to publicize the events of the previous night. When putting pressure on Duan Jun and Zhang Zhigang, Li Xiuyuan mentioned that County Chief Yun had attended the unveiling ceremony, using his political influence to make the two do things according to his wishes.
But when it comes to actually dealing with this matter, Li Xiuyuan certainly won't make a fuss about it.
Tian Zhen and Zhou Shujun's gang can be imprisoned for various illegal and criminal reasons, and can only be imprisoned for their illegal and criminal reasons, but cannot be imprisoned for smashing the glass of the guidance group's office.
That would have a negative political impact.
After all, the construction of this new rural demonstration village is not something that everyone in the county agrees on, especially after the increase in funding. Some people have expressed their dissatisfaction, although Li Xiuyuan does not have to bear these pressures.
But that doesn't mean Li Xiuyuan didn't know that if word got out at this time, Yun Yanchang would have gone to Meilin Village that very day to attend the unveiling ceremony and celebrate the successful completion of the first phase of the new rural demonstration village project.
That very evening, the glass in the guidance group's office was smashed, and someone with ulterior motives might make a scene.
Li Xiuyuan must be aware of this potential political risk.
After returning to the central town, Li Xiuyuan chaired a meeting of the guidance group. After the meeting, the plan for open bidding was officially announced, and Li Xiuyuan arranged some other tasks.
It was nearly ten o'clock when Li Xiuyuan drove back to Meilin Village.
Meanwhile, inside the Meilin Village Committee compound, quite a few people had already gathered outside Li Xiuyuan's office. There were still 28 households in Meilin Village that had not yet signed agreements.
The fifteen households arrested last night were all gathered at Tian Zhen's house and were all apprehended.
There are still thirteen households left. Of course, people from the fifteen households that were arrested also came to their homes.
This morning, news of the arrests last night had already spread throughout Meilin Village. As for the reason for the arrests, some people said that they smashed the windows of the guidance group's office last night, others said that Tian Zhen had committed a crime, and still others said that Tian Zhen and others were gambling.
There are all sorts of rumors, but none of the fifteen people arrested had signed demolition contracts. Everyone realized that their arrests were related to Li Xiuyuan.
The people gathered outside Li Xiuyuan's office had different expressions and thoughts. Some were family members of those who had been arrested, filled with resentment towards Li Xiuyuan. Others were now completely terrified and wanted to sign the contract as soon as possible to get their family members out and for Li Xiuyuan to stop pursuing the matter.
Those whose families hadn't been arrested and who weren't part of Tian Zhen's small gang were a mix of brazenness and fear. Some were acting with impunity, while others were timid. They gathered outside Li Xiuyuan's office, discussing the matter amongst themselves.
The sun was shining brightly at 10 a.m. in May, and everyone was basking in the sun and chatting in front of Li Xiuyuan's office.
Zhou Jianzhong, Tian Hong, and Shi Yufei were also keeping an eye on things.
When Li Xiuyuan's car entered the village committee compound, there was a commotion in the crowd. Many people looked at Li Xiuyuan. Li Xiuyuan parked the car and got out.
He walked towards the crowd. At first, many people glared at Li Xiuyuan, but as he approached, they quickly made way for him, allowing him to pass through the crowd and enter the office.
Zhou Jianzhong and the other two followed them in.
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