Chapter 62

Chapter 9: Better to Break than to Bend

"Hmph, you little brat, daring to have my factory sealed. I'll seal your company first." After learning the results of the afternoon operation, Hu Xiaobing pulled Deputy Director Li into a private room to celebrate extravagantly.

"Hmm, that little punk thinks he can act high and mighty with a bit of money. Brother Hu, your move today was brilliant. Isn't this just like the legend in martial arts, 'using their own methods against them'?" Deputy Director Li was also delighted. He had personally driven to the scene and witnessed all of Lin Feng's stores being sealed. Seeing Lin Feng's helpless expression, all his grievances were avenged.

"Hmph, just wait and see him come to me and kowtow to apologize!" Hu Xiaobing sneered.

"Make sure to invite me to witness it." Deputy Director Li laughed heartily.

At this moment, Lin Feng was seeking help from the police station chief in Lantai District, Ouyang Zhenhua, who had invited five bureau directors to discuss the issue of the company's seal.

However, the result was a failure. The five directors did not even accept Lin Feng's gifts, claiming that Lin Feng had offended someone higher up, and it was beyond their ability to resolve. Only after Ouyang Zhenhua's repeated inquiries did the five directors reveal the mastermind behind the scenes.

It turned out that Hu Xiaobing's cousin, Hu Xiaoli, was the vice mayor of Chushi, responsible for urban management, transportation, public security, safety, justice, and industrial and commercial administration. Upon learning that his cousin had been wronged, he personally ordered the sealing of Lin Feng's company. Therefore, even if the five directors wanted to help Lin Feng, they dared not.

After all, no matter how tempting the money was, it could not compare to the importance of their official positions.

Finally, the five directors hinted to Lin Feng that as long as he personally apologized to Hu Xiaobing and let him vent his anger, Lin Feng's company's license could be returned. Otherwise, as long as Hu Xiaoli was in power, Lin Feng would never get his company's license back.

"Little Lin, you need to weigh this carefully. A true man can bend but not break; don't dwell on temporary glory or disgrace." After saying this, Ouyang Zhenhua left without looking back. After all, this matter had alarmed the vice mayor, and he, a mere police station chief, would be ground to dust if he got involved. The best choice was to leave.

Back at the company, Lin Feng announced a three-day holiday. However, to calm the anxious employees, Lin Feng promised that the company would definitely reopen after three days. After everyone left, Lin Feng bitterly smiled and buried himself in the darkness.

Vice mayor, hah, what a big official! — Lin Feng laughed bitterly. Originally, he only wanted to seek justice for his father, but he never expected to be involved with a vice mayor. Not to mention a vice mayor, even if any one of the public, procuratorial, or judicial bureau directors sincerely made things difficult for him, he would be doomed.

"Do you regret it?" Wang Meng emerged from the darkness.

Regret? — Lin Feng was slightly stunned, understanding what Wang Meng meant.

Lin Feng thought for a moment and firmly shook his head. If he had to do it again, he would make the same choice. Only this time, his methods would be more covert and ruthless, not giving Hu Xiaobing a chance to turn the tables.

"Do you want me to help you?" Wang Meng asked.

"How can you help?" Lin Feng asked.

"Whoever causes you trouble, I'll make them disappear." Wang Meng said coldly.

"Disappear?" Lin Feng was startled and quickly shook his head. "No, he's a vice mayor. His death would cause a huge uproar. This is not a game."

"Don't worry, I'm not that foolish. Just create a car accident and have him hospitalized for a few months." Wang Meng smiled slightly.

"Forget it! No matter what, the man is powerful. Acting rashly would bring endless trouble. I don't want you to be in danger again." Lin Feng shook his head again.

Wang Meng was slightly moved. To consider his safety in such a dire situation, this friend was not a bad choice.

"Think it over and let me know." Wang Meng quietly disappeared into the darkness. However, he secretly decided to go to Danya Chemicals again that night. This time, he would not only deal with the security guards but also Hu Xiaobing.

After Wang Meng left, Lin Feng fell into deep thought. He had worked hard to build his current situation; could it be erased so easily? But Lin Feng was determined not to bow down and apologize to Hu Xiaobing. If he apologized now, his father's beating would have been in vain.

Besides, was he really in a hopeless situation? No, he wasn't. If he couldn't run a business, he could still develop online. There were many ways to make money, and a mere vice mayor could not destroy him!

Hmph, since you want to play, I'll play along! Let's see who laughs last!

The next day, as soon as it was light, Lin Feng convened an emergency meeting. He announced that Chufeng Internet City, the six "Killer Clubs," and the barbecue shops would be temporarily closed indefinitely. As for the flower tea processing plant, since it was located in the suburbs, it was unexpectedly not affected by this incident and continued to operate normally.

At the meeting, Lin Feng informed everyone about the online trading platform he had set up and ordered Su Xiaomei and others to shift their focus entirely to the online platform. They aimed to build its reputation as quickly as possible and strive to open up the national market for flower tea in households.

After arranging all the related matters, Lin Feng found Chu Zhixuan, who had not slept all night.

"Brother, this time I got Chufeng Internet City involved and caused you trouble. I don't know when I can get the license back. I have two suggestions: one, I will buy your shares and the store for a total of 2 million yuan, but I can only give you 500,000 yuan in cash now, and the remaining balance will be paid in one year; two, I invite you to join my company, and you will get a share of the profits from all future businesses, but only 10%."

Chu Zhixuan was in a dilemma upon hearing this.

When he built the two-story store, it cost him 800,000 yuan. He had also invested nearly 100,000 yuan in Chufeng Internet City over the past period, plus other expenses, totaling nearly a million yuan. Now, Lin Feng was offering to buy it for 2 million yuan, which was a good deal. With this 2 million yuan, Chu Zhixuan could invest anywhere.

However, on the other hand, Chu Zhixuan was very optimistic about the prospects of Lin Feng's company. If it developed well, the company's scale could easily exceed 10 million yuan, and his annual profit share would not be small. But he had also heard some rumors that Lin Feng had offended the vice mayor, which made him cautious.

In any city in the country, a small businessman offending a vice mayor was a big deal. Not to mention making money, even survival would be difficult.

After much hesitation, Chu Zhixuan decided to sell Chufeng Internet City and all his shares for 2 million yuan and withdraw from this bloodless whirlpool.

Chu Zhixuan did not know that this seemingly wise decision would become the most erroneous and ridiculous decision of his life, one that he would regret for the rest of his days.

After resolving the issue with Chu Zhixuan, Lin Feng went to the TV station.

Since you sealed my company, I'll make sure your chemical plant can't operate. Without my company, I can still develop online, but without your chemical plant, I want to see how you make money! — Lin Feng was determined. If we are to fight, let's fight it out. So what if you're a vice mayor? I want to see how much power you really have.

I want to see if you can cover the sky with one hand!