The Invincible Son-in-law

Chapter 057 Intentional Arson



Zhou Banghuai watched as both sides were having a delightful conversation. Failing with one plan, he concocted another.

Therefore, during lunch, County Magistrate Zhou went out to make a mysterious phone call.

Around noon, Lin Hao arranged a simple buffet at the Hilton Hotel, and after lunch, he immediately escorted Chairman Ma and his party to check into the hotel.

Registering IDs, then collecting room cards, the arrangements varied by level and price according to each person's status. Lin Hao handled everything methodically and without losing grace.

Departing at two in the afternoon, they visited two polysilicon companies in Wucheng County, where the CEOs personally received them, and the visit went smoothly.

After the inspection, everyone returned to the hotel. Secretary Li, Secretary Zhang, along with several key leaders of the county committee and government, and Chairman Ma went into a small meeting room for a private discussion.

Lin Hao stayed at the corridor entrance of the small meeting room, fearing that someone might interrupt, truly diligent and responsible.

Just as the meeting reached a critical point, Wu Guohua, the Party Secretary of Lishui Town in Wucheng County, urgently came running.

"Director Lin, something happened! Something big! I need to see Secretary Li."

"What happened?" Lin Hao's expression slightly darkened.

"A forest fire broke out in Baoshan Village in our town, the fire is spreading quickly. I need to report the situation to Secretary Li and County Magistrate Zhou." Wu Guohua was evidently very anxious.

"A forest fire? Then call the police and have the fire brigade dispatched!" Lin Hao still blocked his way.

"Director Lin, the fire brigade is already on the way. I want to report directly to Secretary Li and County Magistrate Zhou, just notify them, I..." Wu Guohua's voice suddenly rose, speaking loudly.

Lin Hao's expression slightly changed, and he grabbed his throat, stopping him from making any more noise.

"What...what do you want?" Wu Guohua's face changed dramatically, feeling short of breath.

"Shut up!" Lin Hao shouted coldly and dragged him away.

Li Jingyi, inside the meeting room, seemed to hear some commotion outside, but remained unmoved, continuing to explain the preferential policies offered by the county government, bargaining with Chairman Ma.

To be honest, if someone interrupted now or the negotiations were terminated, this project would genuinely be at risk.

Even if not ruined, it would at least require much more effort and possibly more money.

Wu Guohua never expected Lin Hao to directly seize his throat, stopping his voice, and more terrifying was that this young man exuded a murderous aura, as if about to kill him.

"Wu Guohua, you go back immediately to check the fire situation. I will summon reinforcements for you. If you dare make any more fuss here, don't blame me for being rude." Lin Hao's icy murderous intent made him tremble.

According to previous leadership instructions, he was to come here to make a big scene, insisting on seeing either Secretary Li or County Magistrate Zhou, this way to disrupt the meeting.

Now, however, he didn't dare to make a scene, and even if he did, they couldn't hear it in the upstairs meeting room!

"Director Lin, I need to report the fire situation to Secretary Li and County Magistrate Zhou immediately. If you prevent me, you'll bear full responsibility if anything happens!" Wu Guohua coldly threatened.

"Wu Guohua, I want you to return to Baoshan Village immediately to investigate the fire situation, then inform me by phone. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility!" Lin Hao responded coldly, showing no leniency.

Honestly, if it weren't for the tactics of demanding wages from the morning, Lin Hao would surely believe Wu Guohua and immediately terminate the negotiations. However, Wu Guohua's purposefully high volume was too obvious.

It was evident he intended to sabotage the negotiations, and surely someone instructed him to do so. Otherwise, how could he have found the Hilton Hotel meeting room so directly?

Most importantly, he very precisely located this small meeting room, which was quite intriguing.

If he wasn't so impatient to see Li Jingyi and Zhou Banghuai, Lin Hao might have believed him a bit more, but he was too eager!

As they say, haste makes waste!

Lin Hao immediately clutched his throat and pulled him away, ordering him to leave at once.

"Director Lin, what if there's a fatality, can you afford to take responsibility?" Wu Guohua was determined, wanting to confront this County Party Committee Office Director.

"Of course, if there's a fatality, I'll be responsible!" Lin Hao was not afraid at all.

Because even if he takes responsibility, Wu Guohua, as the Party Secretary of Lishui Town, surely wouldn't escape blame either?

"Director Lin, you..." Wu Guohua, out of tricks, was so angry his face turned blue as he turned and left.

Watching his back, Lin Hao suddenly spoke coldly: "Wu Guohua, Secretary Wu, I hope the fire doesn't cause any fatalities. If someone did it deliberately, I'll definitely root them out." Rеаd аhеаd аnd gеt updаtеs аt М*V*L*Е*М*Р*Y*R.

Wu Guohua paused, turned to look at the ice-cold Lin Hao, filled with a sense of ominous foreboding.

After all, this fire was intentionally set, and it was at his behest. However, he chose an uninhabited area to set the fire, also fearing causing fatalities.

"Director Lin, if there's a fatality, you're finished!" Wu Guohua spat venomously and left.

Lin Hao immediately called Zhang Baiqing, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee and Police Chief, informing him about the forest fire in Baoshan Village, Lishui Town, and that Secretary Li and County Magistrate Zhou were meeting with the Chairman of Red Era Group.

Upon learning of the situation, Zhang Boqing immediately said, "Director Lin, since the fire brigade is on its way, don't worry. I'll immediately mobilize the forest police and personally direct the operation on-site..."

"Thank you, Secretary Zhang. However, I have an unusual request." Lin Hao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Please, Director Lin," Zhang Boqing said solemnly.

"I suspect arson; you must send someone to investigate thoroughly," Lin Hao stated his suspicion.

"What? Deliberate arson? If I catch the culprit, they're done for! Don't worry, Director Lin, I'll personally go to the site to assess the situation." Zhang Boqing responded furiously.

"Let's stay in contact," Lin Hao said.

"Understood!" Zhang Boqing replied.

Due to Lin Hao stopping Wu Guohua, the negotiations proceeded smoothly, and a preliminary cooperation intention was reached. Chairman Ma and the two secretaries appeared very pleased.

As for the required investment and the size of the factory, it would depend on everyone's drinking capacity at tonight's banquet.

The parties agreed on a banquet time, and Chairman Ma and his entourage returned to their rooms for a short rest, while the two secretaries also took the opportunity to relax.

"Director Lin, was there just an incident?" Li Jingyi called him aside and quietly asked.

"Yes, a forest fire occurred in Baoshan Village, Lishui Town. I have called Secretary Zhang Boqing, and he is personally leading a team over," Lin Hao promptly reported in detail.

"A forest fire? How could it be such a coincidence?" Li Jingyi's face darkened.

"Indeed, it's evident Wu Guohua was sent to disrupt, but I didn't let him in and sent him away," Lin Hao casually replied, sounding nonchalant.


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