Municipal building.
The conference room on the third floor was filled with smoke, and the atmosphere was as oppressive as a block of iron.
Almost all the heads of various departments in Funing County were present, but they were all silent as cicadas in winter, and not even a cough could be heard.
The conference room door was suddenly pushed open.
With a livid face, Secretary Liu strode towards the head of the table in the deathly silence, his eyes like knives, sweeping over everyone present.
He didn't sit down, but instead braced his hands on the table, leaning forward, instantly creating an oppressive atmosphere as if an impending storm was brewing.
"Nonsense, I don't want to say another word."
Secretary Liu's voice was hoarse, but every word he spoke was firm and powerful.
"Just over an hour ago, Comrade Li Yuanchao, the general manager of the smelter we were preparing to bring in with an investment of several billion yuan, was shot in Lanjiang Park!"
"The person is still in the hospital!"
boom!
Everyone's minds went blank.
Billions in investment! A powerful figure! Shot on Funing's turf!
This is no longer a simple public security case; it is a political earthquake that could upend everyone!
"Yu Yuanyang!"
Secretary Liu suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Yu Yuanyang, the director of the Public Security Bureau.
Director Yu jumped to his feet, his back instantly drenched in cold sweat, his lips trembling as he stammered, "Secretary Liu, I... I've already sent people to cordon off the area, and they're doing everything they can..."
"I don't want to listen to your nonsense!" Secretary Liu slammed his hand on the table, making the teacup vibrate loudly.
Twenty-four hours!
"I'll give you twenty-four hours. Dig three feet into the ground and find the murderer!"
"Starting now, Funing County will undergo a two-month special crackdown! At the highest level!"
"Karaoke bars, video arcades, billiard rooms—check them all! Factories, towns, every single corner!"
"I don't want to hear another gunshot or see another spark in Funing!"
"Yes! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Yu Yuanyang practically shouted.
Secretary Liu's gaze swept across the entire room once more, his voice icy cold.
"Industry and Commerce Bureau, Health Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, all departments, take joint action! Conduct continuous surprise inspections! Any enterprise that violates the law in the slightest, regardless of its background or personal relationships, will be shut down and required to rectify the situation!"
He paused, then suddenly changed the subject, seemingly mentioning it casually.
"By the way, I remember that Wei Cheng Clothing Store did a great job with the renovation last time. It was a model."
“You can use this as a benchmark.”
Everyone present was shrewd and immediately understood the situation.
Secretary Liu is giving everyone a warning, but also returning the favor to a certain person.
...
Weicheng Video Hall, South Street Branch.
Zhang Jianhao was dozing off by the door when he suddenly jolted awake and saw seven or eight policemen rushing over with menacing expressions.
He quickly stood up straight, a smile spreading across his face, and took out a cigarette to hand over.
"Brother Hao, what brings you here? Come on, come on, I'll make the arrangements for tonight!"
"Smack!"
The policeman, known as "Brother Hao," slapped his cigarette away, his eyes cold.
Don't give me that!
"From this moment forward, video arcades are closed! Cease operations!"
Zhang Jianhao's smile froze: "Huh? Brother Hao, why? We were showing serious movies."
The policeman glanced around, lowered his voice, but his tone was extremely serious.
"The city is serious now; the eldest son of the Li family has been shot in the back!"
"This is the highest level of crackdown right now; whoever walks into the line of fire will die!"
"I'm reminding you out of consideration for our past relationship. You'd better close the door and lay low for now. Otherwise, it won't be as simple as just closing the door; it'll be getting you arrested! Understand? This time, you'll be dealt with severely at the very least, and you might even get shot!"
Zhang Jianhao's heart skipped a beat, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his back. Of course, he knew why the crackdown was so severe.
He nodded and bowed hurriedly, "I understand, I understand! Brother Hao, I'll turn it off right away, right away!"
Without making a sound, he stuffed a handful of loose change into Hao Ge's pocket, then turned and rushed into the video arcade.
Soon, a group of grumbling customers were kicked out, but upon seeing the armed police officers at the door, they swallowed all their curses.
"Stop! Show me your ID cards!"
The night in Funing County was completely shattered by the sound of police sirens.
Countless businesses were sealed off, and countless hooligans were dragged from the streets and alleys into the police station.
In an instant, the air was thick with fear and panic.
...
Inside the rented room.
Zhang Cheng was lying leisurely on the bed, humming a little tune.
Suddenly, the door was kicked open.
Zhao Daming rushed in like a gust of wind, covered in sweat and with bloodshot eyes.
Zhang Cheng sat up abruptly: "Brother, what happened?"
Zhao Daming didn't say anything, grabbed the kettle on the table, and gulped down the water, panting heavily as he said, "Damn it! You bunch of little brats, you really dare to cause trouble! Now the whole Funing County is going to be in big trouble!"
"A crackdown?" Zhang Cheng asked tentatively.
“It’s an extermination-style crackdown!” Zhao Daming plopped down, his voice hoarse.
"The entire county's police force, in coordination with the armed police, launched an operation overnight! Do you know what's happening at the detention center right now? In just over half an hour, they crammed in more than 300 people! They even arrested those who didn't have their ID cards!"
"The detention cells at the police station are already overflowing! Now, when they arrest someone, they don't even give them a chance to be interrogated; they just handcuff them first!"
"And can you believe it? Even a state-owned light bulb factory was shut down because its wastewater discharge failed to meet standards!"
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