In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

Gao Xiaoqin's words instantly stunned Yi Xuexi.

He didn't know how to answer that question.

You say it's not possible? If the government can provide such assistance to Dafeng Factory, why can't other companies? It doesn't make sense!

"Well... Mr. Gao, your Shanshui Group is very wealthy, so we'll handle this as a special case. After all, it's not the same as Dafeng Factory. Dafeng Factory would have to go bankrupt without government assistance. That would have affected the livelihoods of hundreds of families by causing workers to lose their jobs."

I hope Mr. Gao can understand!

"Secretary Yi, your explanation is not convincing. Our Shanshui Group may seem wealthy now, but it was actually accumulated little by little. We can't just watch others enjoy preferential treatment while we don't receive it just because our Shanshui Group is doing well, can we?"

I've heard that Mr. Zheng from Dafeng Factory has been going to the district committee and district government every day recently. Does that mean he can get preferential treatment if he goes there often?

If that's the case, then I'll make that trip every day too. Our Shanshui Group also needs an interest-free loan right now.

Dafeng Factory received 40 million; our Shanshui Group is larger, so doubling that to 80 million wouldn't be unreasonable, would it?

Yi Xuexi's face was already very ugly. He stared intently at Zheng Xipo, his meaning clear: Why did you expose this information!

The problem is not scarcity but inequality; this principle has been true since ancient times.

However, Zheng Xipo felt that his compromise on the Dafeng Factory issue made him think he was capable, and he would boast about it to everyone he met.

As for the impact? You can tell from Zheng Xipo's head down and his fingers playing with them that he doesn't care at all. Anyway, the money has already been deposited into his account, so who cares about the fate of the Guangming District Committee and District Government?

"Secretary Yi? Secretary Yi?"

Gao Xiaoqin maintained her smile, while Yi Xuexi's smile became extremely stiff as he came to his senses.

"Mr. Gao, let's not discuss other issues today. We've already received notice of demolition for Dafeng Factory, and we hope Shanshui Group can expedite the demolition process. Is that alright, Mr. Gao?"

Gao Xiaoqin squinted and did not reply, but gave Zheng Xipo a meaningful look and nodded.

"no problem!"

The meeting ended quickly, and within three days, the Shanshui Group would organize a demolition team to move into Dafeng Factory to carry out demolition work.

Stepping out of the district committee and government building, Gao Xiaoqin shook her head. "There are no secrets that stay hidden forever. Your district committee and government's differential treatment of Dafeng Factory means that even if Shanshui Group doesn't retaliate against companies that are truly short of funds, they will not remain indifferent. Only those who are about to drown are not afraid of the power in the hands of your officials! Just wait and see!"

After chuckling, Gao Xiaoqin got into her car and left.

It must be said that Gao Xiaoqin was a prophet.

The news about Dafeng Factory obtaining an interest-free loan from the district committee and government has been widely circulated, making other companies lacking funds extremely envious!

The squeaky wheel gets the grease. If Dafeng Factory can get it, why can't they?

The weekend just ended, it's Monday!

Cars lined up in front of the Guangming District Party Committee and Government building, and the legal representatives of companies registered in Guangming District got out of the cars. There were more than a hundred people in total. As if they had planned it beforehand, they all stood downstairs at the District Party Committee and Government building.

At 8:20, it was time for work. Chen Hai and Yi Xuexi arrived one after the other, but when they saw that the entrance was full of people, they began to feel a little panicked.

As soon as he got off the bus, Yi Xuexi walked towards the crowd.

"Who are you, and why are you blocking this way?"

These businessmen are not ordinary people who can be scared away by a few words. One of them, a bald, bespectacled middle-aged man, looked Yi Xuexi up and down and said, "We've come to see Secretary Yi and District Chief Chen. We heard that the district committee and government are offering interest-free loans. Dafeng Factory is having a hard time, and so are we."

Who are you?"

Just hearing this, Yi Xuexi knew something bad was going to happen.

He hesitated, reluctant to admit that he was an easy learner.

However, seeing that the crowd hadn't dispersed, Chen Hai got out of the car and approached Yi Xuexi from behind, asking, "Secretary Yi, what are these people doing here?"

"Secretary Yi?!"

"You're Secretary Yi, the one who's good at learning?!"

"Secretary Yi, I am the owner of Hongshan Company. Our company is currently facing a financial crisis and urgently needs working capital. Please have pity on our company, on our employees and the people, and grant us an interest-free loan!"

These voices rose and fell, making Chen Hai and Yi Xuexi feel as if they were stuck in a quagmire.

"Everyone! I don't know where you heard this from, but our district committee and government really have limited capabilities!"

The moment Yi Xuexi opened his mouth, the businessmen objected.

"Secretary Yi, you're wrong. With limited capabilities, why would you help a struggling company like Dafeng Factory?"

The workers at Dafeng Factory are human beings, but aren't we, the employees of these companies and enterprises, human beings too? And don't tell me we didn't provide Dafeng Factory with interest-free loans; that Zheng Xipo has been riding high these past few days! He brags to everyone he meets, and we're itching to get back at him!

Why is it that Dafeng Factory, a public enterprise in Guangming District, supports a group of employees and creates jobs, can get an interest-free loan from the government but we can't?

Are you saying that Dafeng Factory is the biological mother and we are the stepmother? Or do you two have some shady dealings with Dafeng Factory?

"We don't care, we're not leaving until we get the interest-free loan today!"

"Yes! We're not leaving!"

Some are stirring up trouble, some are arguing fiercely, and there's a whole bunch of weirdos and freaks out there. In reality, less than half of them are actually in dire need of funds.

The others were just jealous that Dafeng Factory was getting a good deal while they weren't. It's not about scarcity, it's about inequality. Who could swallow this insult? Besides, even if they couldn't get the interest-free loan, they'd be happy if they could just bankrupt Dafeng Factory. If they did get it, even better. They could just deposit the money in the bank and earn some interest—it would be a free bonus!

Surrounded by the businessmen, Chen Hai and Yi Xuexi were in a bit of a panic. Their voices were practically hoarse from explaining, but the businessmen wouldn't let it go and insisted on a clear explanation.

Unfortunately, the fact remained that Dafeng Factory had provided interest-free loans, and Chen Hai and Yi Xuexi could only tell everyone to calm down and said nothing more.

In the end, Chen Hai took out his phone and called Cheng Du.

"Hello, Director Cheng? Could you please bring some men over to maintain order? Yes, yes, right here at the district committee and district government building!"

Less than ten minutes after the call was made, Cheng Du arrived with dozens of police officers and rescued Chen Hai and Yi Xuexi from the crowd.

Explanation was impossible at this point; they could only devise a plan for the next steps before stepping forward. Once in the police car, the two left the district committee and government offices.

Of course, the idea is good, but businessmen are shrewd!

You can run away, but you can't hide. Since Yi Xuexi and Chen Hai won't give a reasonable explanation, then let them make a scene. If the district doesn't respond, they'll take it to the city. If the city doesn't respond, they'll take it online. As for why they won't take it to the province, they're not stupid. Going to the city would be too risky.