Is there no way to refuse?
Ye Nantian was speechless.
"Old Ye, you have to help me with this."
Yang Shiqi said anxiously, "Otherwise, that kid Shen Xuan would curse me to death, and those people in his live stream too!"
Now you know fear?
Ye Nantian was speechless for a moment, then retorted, "Couldn't you just refuse the zoo's offer? This is our county's territory. You're the county magistrate; can't you make the decision?"
"Old Ye, you're wrong."
Yang Shiqi said seriously, "Three people died at the zoo here. If we really investigate, do you think you and I can escape responsibility?"
this……
Ye Nantian immediately fell silent!
Three lives lost, a matter of great importance. Both of them will inevitably receive a punishment, and that's the lightest punishment imaginable.
If the zoo files a complaint with the city authorities, they'll be in even more trouble.
"So, for our safety, we have no choice but to sacrifice Shen Xuan's zoo plan."
Yang Shiqi stood up, patted Ye Nantian on the shoulder, and said, "Give me a hand. Don't you have some men who are on good terms with Shen Xuan? Have them step in and put in a good word for him. Shen Xuan definitely won't be able to cause any big trouble!"
After all, Shen Xuan is just an ordinary person with no real power. Even if he is not allowed to run the zoo and goes back on his word, there will be no consequences. It's that simple.
Otherwise, Yang Shiqi wouldn't have been so resolute.
Ye Nantian was in a dilemma. He had done this once before and thought he wouldn't have to this time. Who would have thought that the county magistrate would summon him and ask him to be a villain again!
“Magistrate, this is something you should do yourself. I... I really can’t do it anymore.”
Ye Nantian sighed and said helplessly, "This time, Shen Xuan saved my life and the lives of my men. It's shameful to make us do this kind of thing!"
Shameful?
Yang Shiqi's face immediately fell, and he asked irritably, "So, according to you, I can hang there?"
"You won't do this kind of thing yourself, so you expect me, the county magistrate, to do it personally?"
Yang Shiqi's voice gradually became stern as he stared coldly at Ye Nantian!
The latter felt completely bewildered by the stares.
The man before him was, after all, the county magistrate, and his words put a lot of pressure on Ye Nantian, leaving him unable to utter a word of refusal for the time being.
"Here's what we'll do: take 50,000 from the budget and consider it a reward for Shen Xuan this time."
Yang Shiqi thought for a moment and said directly, "Give him 50,000 yuan, and hopefully he'll be sensible enough not to mention the zoo matter again!"
"You go and present this award on my behalf!"
Hearing this, Ye Nan felt a little better. At least he had something to say when he sent something.
"Okay, I'll go then!"
Ye Nantian sighed and had no choice but to agree.
Go!
Yang Shiqi nodded and agreed.
Ye Nantian responded and walked out of the office. When he arrived at the police station, he briefly explained the award ceremony.
"Only fifty thousand? If you ask me, one hundred thousand would be more reasonable!"
Wang Ting immediately said, "Brother Xuan really put in a lot of effort this time. Without him, none of us would have made it back!"
"Exactly, the county magistrate is too stingy. I would be embarrassed to give him 50,000 yuan."
Chen Tian and the others echoed, their faces beaming with smiles. After all, the feeling of surviving such a disaster was incredibly blissful.
However, after the discussion, everyone noticed that Ye Nantian's expression didn't seem too good. Logically speaking, now that he had returned safely and was going to present an award to Shen Xuan, it should have been a happy occasion. Why didn't he have a smile on his face?
This doesn't make sense!
"Boss, what's wrong?"
Wang Ting asked, puzzled, "Why do you look so gloomy? Are you unhappy?"
Happy?
Ye Nantian gave a bitter smile. He was going to have to play the villain again, so how could he possibly be happy?
"It's alright, we'll go together later. You guys get ready."
Ye Nantian waved his hand and said casually.
"That's right, Boss!"
Chen Tian suddenly called out, "Shouldn't we send something else over? Just sending money is too inadequate!"
"Yeah, yeah, it makes us sound like we're all snobs. Brother Xuan saved us, not for money!"
Wang Ting agreed with this point and immediately chimed in.
"How about we send a cow or a sheep over?"
"I think it's a good idea. This kind of gift is practical, and people in rural areas usually like it!"
"Otherwise, send a hundred catties of rice and a pig over!"
...
Everyone was discussing it animatedly, offering their suggestions and ideas.
Send a cow?
A sheep?
A pig?
Good heavens!
Hearing these words, Ye Nantian couldn't help but laugh. These people really dare to think big!
"These are so tacky and conventional!"
Wang Ting pondered for a moment and said, "Isn't Brother Xuan's zoo about to open? How about we send some banners, as well as some tools and equipment needed to open the zoo?"
These words were immediately met with everyone's approval.
"Yes, yes, this one is better, Brother Xuan will definitely like it!"
"Tingting's brain works better, let's do it your way!"
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go get ready!"
...
Everyone was getting ready to go shopping when Ye Nantian stopped them.
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