Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Wang Wenge stared blankly at the executive vice governor in front of him, who had humbled himself, shown compassion for the people, and dared to take responsibility. The knot in his heart quietly loosened.

He's been stubborn and defiant for half his life.

No high-ranking official has ever been willing to put themselves in his shoes or stand up for the working class.

"Governor Qi, thank you."

Wang Wenge actually intended to surrender.

Seeing this, Qi Tongwei reached out his hand and said, "Wang Wenge, as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn."

Only by staying alive can one have a chance to turn things around.

"When you die, you truly have nothing left."

Wang Wenge gritted his teeth, "Governor Qi, I was wrong..."

At this time.

The words had barely left his mouth when the sound of brakes rang out.

Chen Yanshi, Hou Liangping, Cai Chenggong, Lu Yike, Lin Huahua and their group rushed to the scene.

Cai Chenggong waved his hand, "Wang Wenge, don't be impulsive. The director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau is here, our Dafeng Factory is saved. Old Chen Yanshi is here too, our Dafeng Factory workers have a backer."

The land where Dafeng Factory is located is worth at least a billion yuan.

These few words were enough to shake Wang Wenge's resolve.

They couldn't surrender, but Qi Tongwei didn't say how to resolve the situation.

The fact that the Anti-Corruption Bureau sent people shows that Cai Chenggong really does have connections in Beijing.

Furthermore, given that Chen Yanshi was Sha Ruijin's adoptive father, Wang Wenge felt that he had the upper hand.

He roared, "Governor Qi, my demand is that Dafeng Factory must not be demolished, and we need 1 billion yuan!"

They were truly blinded by money.

When workers Zheng Xipo, Deputy Factory Director Ma, Zhang Tiezui, You Ruixing, and others saw Chen Yanshi, they raised their arms and shouted, "We will never demolish Dafeng Factory! Old Chen is the backbone of us Dafeng Factory workers!"

Chen Yanshi felt his mouth smelled bad, even a bit foul.

Hearing what the workers said, Chen Yanshi was shocked.

He immediately stood beside Zheng Xipo, declaring, "I am Chen Yanshi. Anyone who dares to forcibly demolish Dafeng Factory will have to run over my old bones first!"

Upon seeing this, Wang Wenge was instantly filled with enthusiasm, exclaiming, "Old Chen is absolutely right!"

During the war years, Old Chen risked his life to carry explosives and fight the Japanese invaders to protect his country.

In this peaceful era, I, Wang Wenge, braved firecrackers and risked my life to protect my home and factory!

I ask for nothing else today but that Dafeng Factory receive fair and just treatment!

"I, Wang Wenge, have a share of that billion."

Having said that, he raised the torch high again, his posture resolute.

Undoubtedly, Chen Yanshi's appearance gave Wang Wenge a powerful backer, causing him to disregard Qi Tongwei's words.

Zheng Shengli was overjoyed.

The number of viewers in the live stream surged.

The number of people watching online simultaneously exceeded 100.

He became the number one internet celebrity in Handong.

A truly iconic moment!

Veteran revolutionaries protecting the factory and workers risking their lives – this is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of massive online traffic!

He jogged forward quickly, pointed the camera at the core area, and broadcast the entire event live in high definition.

The live stream chat instantly went wild.

Millions of netizens flooded in, and the barrage of comments was uniformly overwhelming.

[We must not demolish Dafeng Factory! We must give justice to the workers at the bottom of society!]

[The collusion between officials and businessmen to oppress the people is utterly disheartening!]

Old Chen is a man of integrity; the workers have had it so tough!

Public opinion across the internet is overwhelmingly in favor of the workers at Dafeng Factory.

The situation on the ground has changed again.

The situation, which had just been stabilized by Qi Tongwei, was completely reversed with the arrival of Chen Yanshi and his group.

Li Dakang looked at Wang Wenge, who was once again holding up the torch and stubbornly refusing to back down, and at the indignant workers. His brows furrowed, and anger surged within him.

After thinking it over, Qi Tongwei realized that his soft approach wouldn't work.

Since the executive vice governor's involvement is ineffective, this is a good opportunity to highlight one's own abilities.

Let's solve this the way I, Li Dakang, would!

Qi Tongwei is still young.

When it comes to important matters, we still have to rely on me, Li Dakang.

Just do it.

Li Dakang and Qi Tongwei whispered a few words, then quickly stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Old Chen, fellow workers, please calm down!"

The problem with Dafeng Factory is an economic dispute, and it cannot be resolved by extreme confrontation or mass disturbances!

Wang Wenge, your actions of risking your life and gathering a crowd to resist will not only fail to solve the problem, but will also violate national laws and harm both yourself and others!

If you have grievances, you should raise them in accordance with regulations and resolve them according to procedures. Don't let momentary emotions cloud your judgment and lead you down the wrong path of illegality!

The official statement, though well-organized and compliant with regulations, failed to appease the workers on site.

Chen Yanshi stood at the front of the crowd, glaring angrily at Li Dakang, who was talking eloquently, his eyes filled with disappointment.

The thought of being kidnapped filled him with unbearable unease, and he couldn't hold back any longer. He interrupted her directly, "Li Dakang, stop spouting these high-sounding official platitudes!"

His voice, though aged, was loud and clear, penetrating the entire venue and drowning out all the noise.

Li Dakang immediately retorted: "Old Chen, this isn't official jargon, it's the real rules and laws!"

Maintaining overall stability and acting in accordance with regulations are the bottom line of grassroots governance.

The Dafeng Factory had a prior legal dispute, providing a legal basis for its demolition. The workers' gathering in extreme protest was itself an illegal act.

Chen Yanshi sneered, tearing away Li Dakang's pretense in front of everyone, "Bottom line? Li Dakang, let me ask you, your bottom line has always been political achievements, data, and reports, but never the people!"

Li Dakang, you've long been out of touch with the masses!

One sentence was like a thunderbolt, directly putting Li Dakang, the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City, in the eye of the storm.

Ordinary people wouldn't dare say such things; only Chen Yanshi would.

Li Dakang's face darkened instantly. "Old Chen, I cannot accept what you said!"

"I, Li Dakang, have governed Jingzhou for many years, focusing wholeheartedly on development and safeguarding the people's livelihood, and have never become detached from the masses!"

Chen Yanshi pressed on relentlessly, showing no mercy, and presented the facts and reasoned with everyone in public, "Li Dakang, you haven't lost touch with the masses."

Then let me ask you this! The workers of Dafeng Factory have repeatedly petitioned for help and reported the problems under their real names. I personally called you several times to communicate the situation, but you never answered the phone!

I personally compiled the report materials and the list of issues, and sent them to your office. Did you review them?

A hint of panic flashed in Li Dakang's eyes, and he quickly denied it, "Old Chen, there's absolutely no such thing!"

My office emails, complaint channels, and personal phone calls have all been kept open. I have never received any complaint letter from you, nor have I ever blocked your calls!

Chen Yanshi's eyes grew colder and colder. "Li Dakang, Li Dakang, did you not receive it, or do you simply not bother to look at it or accept it?"

You turn a blind eye and ignore the pleas for help from ordinary people and the advice from veteran comrades. All you care about is GDP and political achievements!

What is this if not being out of touch with the masses?

The scene fell into a deathly silence.

The workers at Dafeng Factory, the cadres at all levels present, and the onlookers all looked at Li Dakang.

The melons today are so big that Jingzhou cannot contain them.

The live stream chat exploded, with comments flooding the screen and public opinion instantly turning against Li Dakang.

[It turns out that Li Dakang, the municipal party secretary, only cares about his political achievements and doesn't care about the lives of ordinary people at all!]

[He talks a lot about serving the people, but all he cares about is GDP. Li Dakang is so hypocritical!]

No wonder the grievances against Dafeng Factory went unaddressed; the municipal party secretary simply shut them out!

Now I see it clearly: Li Dakang is a typical example of someone out of touch with the masses!

In just a few words of confrontation, Li Dakang's image as a pragmatic person, built up over many years, was completely shattered.

Li Dakang's online reputation collapsed instantly.

Li Dakang was publicly humiliated, losing all face and unable to defend himself. His chest heaved violently, filled with resentment yet unable to refute his words.

The most fatal thing in officialdom is not making mistakes, but being publicly labeled as out of touch with the masses, leaving no room for defense.

No one expected Chen Yanshi to criticize Li Dakang and label him.

Qi Tongwei smiled faintly and said, "Li Dakang, you hold on for now. I'll speak up for you later."

Wang Wenge, let you keep jumping around a little longer, we'll make a list later.