"I plan to move the entire company out of Mengbei County."
Li Weidong's words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly stunning everyone.
A moment later, an uproar erupted!
Throughout the entire northern Inner Mongolia region, who doesn't know about Yimeng Group, this company that has risen to prominence?
He started by growing mushrooms, and then focused on developing the greenhouse economy, single-handedly driving the development of countless villages.
To enable people without money to earn money by growing vegetables, and to enable people with money to eat off-season vegetables and fruits.
The jobs offered by the company have brought hope to countless individuals and families.
So now he wants to move out?!
Among the crowd were relatives and friends who worked at Yimeng Group, and some even grew their own greenhouse vegetables. They were instantly thrown into a panic.
"No! Mr. Li, what will we do if you leave?"
"Boss Li, you are a living Buddha in our Mengbei County, please don't leave, we beg you!"
"My family has finally managed to make a living by growing vegetables. If you move away, then... then my whole family will go with you!"
"Me too! Wherever you move, we'll move with you!"
Many people even cursed at the Bureau of Industry and Commerce.
"What kind of damn Industry and Commerce Bureau is this? If you can't afford a car, don't drive one. What's the point of borrowing someone else's?"
"What kind of ability is it for a government agency to bully ordinary people?"
"Isn't this just taking advantage of Mr. Li's wealth? Just because he's a government official doesn't mean he's so great!"
"What kind of government is it to bully others by relying on its power!"
"If Yimeng Farm leaves, I'll set fire to your Industry and Commerce Bureau!"
The public became restless.
The security guards were terrified. They tried to stop the person from entering while calling for backup.
The busiest people were undoubtedly the reporters.
They never dreamed that they would be able to capture such explosive news today!
A government unit borrowed a car and refused to return it. After it was forcibly taken back, the unit even bullied the government.
The fact that Yimeng Group is moving out is even bigger news; if it gets out, who knows how much impact it will have!
Reporters frantically took photos, bombarding the reporters with questions.
"Mr. Li, which city are you planning to move to?"
"Mr. Li, what are you thinking about government agencies doing something like this?"
"If the government apologizes, would you accept it?"
"Mr. Li..."
One problem after another arose.
Zhang Bin stared in disbelief.
After all, he had no idea what Li Weidong was planning, let alone that he would actually mention starting a company.
This is going to be interesting.
Li Weidong remained calm, glancing at the group of cameras, a slight smile playing on his lips: "I haven't decided on the specific location yet."
"However, I would be more than happy to accept any offer from any regional leader."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a heart-wrenching roar echoed from inside the Industry and Commerce Bureau: "No way!"
"I disagree!!!"
As soon as he heard the voices, Sun Kuan scrambled out, still breathless, and said to the reporter, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!"
"What he just said—that it can't be broadcast outside, and that Yimeng Group won't move—is all a misunderstanding!"
Li Weidong sneered: "Director Sun, you have quite the airs of an official! You're meddling in everything, even my company's site selection?"
"The law doesn't say I can't move my company, does it?"
"It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!"
Sun Kuan was filled with deep regret.
I thought that no matter how capable Li Weidong was, he was just an ordinary person. Even if he had some money, he was still just an ordinary citizen.
And he himself is an official, a government official.
How can ordinary people possibly fight against the government?
But who would have thought that a commoner's anger could shake the earth to its core!
If Li Weidong really moves the Yimeng Group away, then there will be a real disaster!
Even disregarding the impact of Yimeng Group on farmers, the company is still a major taxpayer in Mengbei County. If it moves away, with so many reporters here, he would be truly finished.
At that point, losing one's official position would probably be the least of one's worries...
Sun Kuan's face grew increasingly grim as he thought about it, until finally his clothes were soaked with cold sweat: "Mr. Li, please clarify this first..."
"Clarify what?"
Li Weidong interrupted him directly, coldly saying, "Is it that your government officials didn't return my car, or that they didn't settle personal scores, but after I got my car back, they found all sorts of excuses to make things difficult for my company?"
Sun Kuan was speechless when asked the question.
Li Weidong sneered: "Director Sun, that's not how it's done. You've been investigating my company all day long, and you haven't even spared the farmers."
"In the end, they forced my company to close down, and they still won't let me move out?"
"Are you kidding me!"
By the end, he was seething with rage.
The surrounding area was filled with condemnation.
“I know about this. My home is near Yimeng Company. Recently, those law enforcement officers have been coming to my door in circles, checking this and that. It’s impossible for us to do our work.”
"Yes, yes, I saw it too. At first, I thought Yimeng Company had made some mistake!"
“My family grows greenhouse vegetables with Yimeng Company. Recently, many people have come to inspect us, saying they want to check if the vegetables and fruits we grow are compliant. As a result, they didn’t find any problems, and the greenhouse was ruined.”
"I never imagined it was because of this that officials can bully people?"
The crowd of onlookers were filled with righteous indignation.
The reporters went into a frenzy, constantly switching their cameras between Li Weidong and the angry crowd.
Cold sweat trickled down Sun Kuan's forehead.
The secretary standing nearby turned deathly pale with fright: "Director, say something! If this continues, we'll really be in big trouble..."
"Do you expect me to teach you?!"
Sun Kuan roared angrily, then realized something was wrong. He quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead and bowed deeply to Li Weidong: "Mr. Li, you've misunderstood me!"
Li Weidong retorted, "Then tell me, what exactly do you mean by borrowing my car and not returning it, and even using this as a pretext for personal revenge?"
"I...I..."
Sun Kuan stammered and couldn't come up with an explanation.
After all, what Li Weidong said was true; he was indeed settling a personal score while on official business.
Now things have escalated to this point...
Seeing that he couldn't give a coherent explanation, Li Weidong turned to the reporters' cameras and said, "Let me make this clear: once we have a suitable office space and factory, I will immediately arrange for the company to relocate..."
"sorry!!!"
Sun Kuan interrupted him with a loud shout.
He then hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Li, it's all my fault. My petty behavior offended you, and I apologize to you here!"
As he spoke, he suddenly bowed ninety degrees, and when he looked up again, his face was full of pleading: "Mr. Li, you are a magnanimous person, please forgive me this time!"
"I'll compensate you for the car issue, okay?"
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