South to North: A Prison Guard at the Beginning

Chapter 353: Showdown with Li Zhiming

The next morning, Yuan Mu, who was writing some documents, was called into Li Zhiming's office.

"Secretary Li, do you have something to talk to me about?" Yuan Mu sat down opposite Li Zhiming and asked.

"Comrade Yuan Mu! There is indeed something going on. Those developers are leaving now because of you." Li Zhiming looked at Yuan Mu and said lightly.

In Li Zhiming's view, the departure of the developer is a big deal. Without the developer, the demolition work cannot be carried out and subsequent construction cannot be started. This is a heavy blow to a district mayor who is involved in the economy.

But who would have thought that Yuan Mu didn't react much after hearing this.

"Okay, if you leave, then you leave. I will then re-tender. There are plenty of people who are capable, willing to work, and have money, right? Our project is good, so we don't have to worry about people coming to invest."

Li Zhiming looked at Yuan Mu in disbelief.

"Comrade Yuan Mu, do you know what you are talking about? How will the demolition work proceed after the developer leaves? Will the district pay for all the money? Does the district have that much money?"

"Of course there are no more in the district. Didn't I tell you to just put it out to bid? There are a lot of rich people, especially in the south. There are still a lot of rich people, and there are also many people willing to invest. You don't have to worry about it, it can be done soon." Yuan Mu waved his hand indifferently.

In fact, Yuan Mu had expected this. He didn't like these developers. They kept nagging him all day long, and they were always about this and that. He took this opportunity to replace them.

And Yuan Mu was not going to do anything without confidence. He had already contacted Zhou Jiefang a long time ago. Over the years, relying on his own efforts and the help of his family, he had done quite a good business. Zhou Jiefang had decided to bring several potential investors to Harbin, and they would probably arrive in the next few days.

In addition to Zhou Jiefang, Yuan Mu also sent news to Niu Dali and Hou Sanjin, and they will also come to Harbin in the near future.

In addition to real estate projects, Daoli District also needs to implement some industrial processing projects, and Niu Dali and Hou Sanjin are very suitable.

After so many years, Niu Dali and Hou Sanjin are no longer the same as they used to be. Although Yuan Mu invested money in them and they gave Yuan Mu dividends, Yuan Mu stopped accepting dividends from them since last year.

As his status and position grow, he can no longer take the money. It was acceptable for him to take it before, but now that he works in the local area, especially in the economic field, he cannot have direct economic dealings with businessmen, as this can easily become a handle in the future.

What Yuan Mu wants to pursue in this life is not money. For him, having enough money is enough. The money he has now is enough. It can be said that he does not spend much money at all. Food, clothing, housing and transportation are almost all taken care of.

He has a private car when he goes out, and he has a secretary around him. He has no problem with food and drink, and he lives in a nice place. What else do you need a bicycle for a house of more than 100 square meters?

What he wants to pursue in this life is power, the kind of unlimited power. In China, power is the root of everything. Without power, you cannot keep your money.

After hearing Yuan Mu's words, Li Zhiming could no longer sit still. It sounded like he really wanted to kick these developers out. That wouldn't work because he had already received the money!

"Comrade Yuan Mu, shouldn't we be more cautious about this? After all, people come to invest with sincerity. If we rashly change it for them, who will dare to invest in our Daoli in the future?"

"Secretary Li, that's not right. We are not begging them to invest. We are vigorously developing the economy. As long as you have money, you can make money here. Harbin has such a large population, and Daoli District alone has hundreds of thousands of people."

"What a huge market this is! Harbin is a central city, one of the earliest developed cities, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. It is an honor for them to invest here!"

"If they don't want to invest, forget it. I have already contacted several new investors who will arrive in Harbin in the next few days. I think they should be more powerful!"

"What! Why didn't you report such a big thing to me!" Hearing this, Li Zhiming could no longer suppress his anger.

Yuan Mu smiled disdainfully, then glanced at the office door and saw that it was closed. He stood up slightly, approached Li Zhiming and said something.

"Secretary Li, you and Song Si and those developers are getting along pretty well. Is the envelope hot?"

Boom! As soon as these words came out, it was like a bolt from the blue. He stared at Yuan Mu with eyes wide open in disbelief. How did he know all this?

"Secretary Li, don't look at me like that. Don't forget what I did before. I have been a policeman for nearly ten years. None of your deeds can escape my eyes!" Yuan Mu sneered.

"What do you want!" Li Zhiming was filled with rage, but he didn't dare to gamble. He didn't dare to gamble whether Yuan Mu was deceiving him or had real evidence.

"Don't worry about anything. Just stay here and don't do anything. You will naturally have a share of the political achievements. Then you can go somewhere else honestly and I will take over as the secretary. Everything will be fine!" Yuan Mu spread his hands.

Li Zhiming clenched his fists tightly under the table. Yuan Mu was too arrogant and didn't take him, the secretary, seriously at all!

"What if I don't!"

"Then let's try and see which is more comfortable, the hard bed in prison or the big bed at home!"

Li Zhiming stared at Yuan Mu intently, and he was quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind. He didn't dare to gamble, because he had no background, and if he really lost, he would really go to jail. But Yuan Mu was different from him. Even if Yuan Mu lost, the worst that could happen was that he would be transferred back to Kyoto, and he would be the same when he came out a few years later.

"Good! I hope you'll keep your promise!"

"Of course, I always do what I say!"

"Then let's do as you say!" After saying this, Li Zhiming seemed to have aged several years. He leaned back in his chair and waved his hand weakly.

"Thank you very much, Secretary Li. If there's nothing else, I'll leave!" Yuan Mu smiled, then got up and left.

Li Zhiming looked at Yuan Mu's back, a flash of hatred in his eyes.

In fact, Yuan Mu did not lie to him. He really had evidence that Li Zhiming took the money. This small matter was no problem for him and he could easily investigate it.

There was a reason why he did not expose him. He was a district head, not the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Besides, he had just arrived at the local area and did not want to cause any big trouble. In fact, he could have sent him to jail, but that would inevitably leave a bad impression on his superiors. To mess with superiors is not a good reputation.

Yuan Mu still has to make a living in this small piece of land in the future, so he'd better keep a low profile for now.