If it were a crackdown a few years later, no evidence would be needed at all. Just by asking the people on the street, they could be arrested based on the gangsters' reputations.
But that won't work now; now evidence is required.
Lin Yifeng was unsure whether the police had any evidence of the crimes committed by this group of thugs.
But it doesn't matter, he can just set up a trap and send these people in.
Upon hearing that Lin Yifeng was planning to set a trap to wipe out this group of thugs, Ye Wu took a sip of his drink, patted Lin Yifeng on the shoulder, and whispered in his ear, "Young Master Lin, don't rush. Give me some time. I'll go back and investigate."
He paused for a moment.
Fearing Lin Yifeng might not understand, he explained vaguely, "Some things aren't up to me alone. I'll first investigate the background of that group, and then see how things go before cooperating with you to set things up."
"Young Master Lin, you understand, right?"
Lin Yifeng nodded with a smile, his mind clear.
Ye Wuzheng claimed he was investigating the background of these thugs, but in reality, he was investigating whether they were the black gloves of some big shot.
The door to the private room opened.
The waiters at Qingxulou Restaurant began serving the food.
Inside the private room, Lin Yifeng and Ye Wu were chatting and laughing. They talked about the women's volleyball team, Project Hope, the Shanghai fortune certificate, mobile phones, and Nintendo game consoles.
But they avoided discussing anything related to politics.
Ye Wuzheng is avoiding suspicion, and Lin Yifeng is also avoiding suspicion.
The price of a meal at Qingxulou was almost equivalent to Ye Wuzheng's monthly income. After eating and drinking his fill, Ye Wuzheng became closer to Lin Yifeng.
"Young Master Lin, I'll go back and check this afternoon. Tomorrow morning I'll go to your Wallace store and the surrounding area to collect evidence. I'll give you an answer in two days at the latest."
Ye Wu patted his chest to assure him, and Lin Yifeng nodded with a smile, pointing to the cigarettes, alcohol, and red envelopes in the diesel tricycle.
Ye Wuzheng refused these things.
The reason given was that he had already eaten and drunk, so he couldn't take any more.
Otherwise, that would be going too far.
"He is not greedy, has strict family rules, and has high emotional and intellectual intelligence, but it's unclear how politically sensitive he is."
Lin Yifeng has a high opinion of Ye Wuzheng, believing that Ye Wuzheng's future achievements will be considerable given the current situation.
But if we go any further, it depends on Ye Wuzheng's political acumen.
"Let's build a good relationship first, and then see how things go in the future and give him a push."
"If you don't have any connections locally, you'll have a lot of trouble later on."
Lin Yifeng drove off in his diesel tricycle, sputtering away. He didn't return to Wallace's shop, but instead headed to the dilapidated street.
Pojie is located behind Hebei Normal University. Lin Yifeng and Ye Yuqing once ate liangpi (cold skin noodles) here.
Nowadays, there are very few shops on Broken Street, and it doesn't yet have the nickname of a food street. Lin Yifeng wandered around Broken Street for more than ten minutes and found out that there were 7 shops on Broken Street, 3 of which were for sale.
Lin Yifeng had 16,000 yuan in funds, and the Wallace store could bring in more than 3,000 yuan in cash every day.
With ample cash on hand and a steady stream of funding from Wallace, Lin Yifeng plans to purchase some shops to open Wallace branches.
These days, the return on money spent on buying a house is just too low.
The most rampant real estate speculation in the country right now is in Hainan Island. Last year, houses on Hainan Island cost 1,400 yuan per square meter, this year they cost 5,000 yuan per square meter, and next year they are expected to soar to 7,500 yuan per square meter.
In 1993, the national average wage was less than 300 yuan, while a house cost 7,500 yuan per square meter. What does that mean?
It's even more outrageous than housing prices in 2021.
It's worth noting that in 2000, the average price of housing in Beijing was only a little over 4,000 yuan per square meter.
The return on investment in real estate is low, but the return on investment in shops is extremely high.
Firstly, the shop can be used for business indefinitely.
Secondly, once the land is demolished, the compensation will be substantial.
Although the dilapidated streets of Makino City have never been demolished, the prices of shops have continued to skyrocket. Even in 2025, when housing prices collapsed, the most expensive shops on the dilapidated streets still cost 16,000 yuan per square meter.
kindness.
In 2025, the average house price in Makino City will be around 5,000.
"Only three shops for sale?"
Lin Yifeng plans to buy more shops in the dilapidated street.
Because this location is just too good.
Backed by a prestigious university, Henan Normal University, and with four high schools, three junior high schools, and one primary school nearby, the area boasts an astonishingly high volume of visitors.
In this area, opening a restaurant or beverage shop like Wallace or Mixue Ice Cream is a sure way to make a profit.
In 1992, housing prices in Makino City were surprisingly low.
Lin Yifeng inquired with the owners of three shops for sale. The most expensive one was located at the entrance of the broken street, priced at 387 yuan per square meter, with an area of ​​approximately 100 square meters.
The homeowner is a middle-aged man, and his requirement is to pay in full and not to extend credit.
Lin Yifeng did a simple estimate and figured that he could get this shop in a very good location for about 40,000 yuan.
The other two shops are located in the center of the broken street, costing around 340 yuan per square meter. Neither shop is very large, about 60 or 70 square meters.
"A shop costs less than 400 yuan per square meter, and a complete shop costs just over 20,000 yuan!"
"If future generations knew this, they would probably be green with envy."
Lin Yifeng's face was full of regret after he came out of the best shop at the entrance of the broken street.
Of the three shops, his favorite was the one at the entrance of the broken street, a shop of over 100 square meters.
However, the homeowner was a rigid person; he could lower the price and ask for a few hundred yuan less.
But he insisted that the shop must be purchased in full and refused any form of credit.
Lin Yifeng only had 16,000 yuan in total, which was not enough to buy the shop for the time being.
"We had no choice but to settle for second best and take over the other two stores first."
"It just so happens that one is Wallace and the other is Mixue Ice Cream."
Lin Yifeng turned back to the two shops, each about 60 or 70 square meters, in the center of the dilapidated street, intending to talk to the owners and take them over.
As for the shop at the entrance of the broken street, we'll deal with it when we have enough funds.
"Young man, ask your parents for help, borrow some money from your relatives. My shop is a prime location; if you miss this opportunity today, it will be sold in a few days."
After Lin Yifeng left, the shop owner chased after him and called out to him.
Lin Yifeng chuckled inwardly upon hearing this.
Prime location?
Will it be sold in a few days?
Who are you trying to fool?
If you insist on full payment upfront, it'll be good if you can sell it at all in another year.
Do you really think that anyone in this day and age can just casually pull out 40,000 yuan?
How much does an average worker earn in a month?
Lin Yifeng was too lazy to reply. He went to another shop and reached an agreement with the owner in just half an hour.
Down payment of 5000, to be paid off within one year.
Both parties wrote a contract, had it notarized by the government, and transferred the land use rights to Lin Yifeng.
If Lin Yifeng fails to settle the remaining payment within one year, the original owner can take the contract to the government to forcibly reclaim the shop.
It's like buying cabbage.
Lin Yifeng spent 10,000 yuan to acquire two shops in the center of the dilapidated street.
The two shops are like two golden hens that lay eggs; for the next twenty or thirty years, these two shops will keep generating gold coins for Lin Yifeng.
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