Chu Xu, the head of the Capital's Land Bureau, was a local.
He was notoriously stingy and snobbish, and many people were curious how such a person managed to reach his position. At least, many couldn't understand it.
"You want me to go there personally? Who does he think he is, daring to ask me to go personally? Tell him my word is law. If he doesn't move today, I'll find someone to help him move, and it won't be so simple if I have to take action."
"Also, he will bear all the losses incurred in the process. As for whether there will be a violent relocation, who knows? I certainly don't."
After speaking, he hung up the phone.
"Money that's already in my pocket, and I'm supposed to push it out? Is that even possible? No matter who the other party is, they can't make my money disappear!
However, getting the property deed for the Commander's Mansion will be a bit troublesome. I'm afraid their identity won't be simple. No, I need to find my brother-in-law. If even brother-in-law can't solve it, then I'll have to return the money."
The rent here was quite substantial. He was six months behind on rent, with each month costing one million, totaling six million. Then, he had Wang Zhiyuan handle the transaction for three million, with the remaining three million naturally falling into his own pocket.
He had accumulated quite a bit over the years and was preparing to retire and enjoy life.
Who knew that the Commander's Mansion, uninhabited for so many years, would suddenly become someone's private residence? This made him uneasy.
Being able to acquire the Commander's Mansion under private ownership already indicated that the other party possessed considerable influence, so this matter was not simple at all, at least for now.
If the other party had a great background, then he had a great background too!
The Mayor of the Capital was his brother-in-law!
Xie Hai greatly disliked his brother-in-law. From the moment he first met him, he knew the young man was full of schemes. Later, he had no idea how the fellow got into civil service and climbed his way up to the position of Director of the Land Bureau.
There were several occasions when he was caught embezzling public funds, and his wife would cry, make a scene, and even threaten to hang herself at home. He was forced to deal with the aftermath.
Each time he said it was the last time, but it was never the last time.
At times, he even wanted to tell the disciplinary inspection team directly that his brother-in-law was a scoundrel and to deal with him quickly!
But then he thought of his wife's endless nagging, and he couldn't bring himself to do it.
"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, do you know that the Commander's Mansion has become private property?"
In the office, Chu Xu asked curiously, lounging on the sofa with his legs crossed, as if he were the mayor himself.
"No."
Xie Hai replied irritably. He truly didn't want to bother with the fellow, but the way he carried himself was nothing like a department head.
"Brother-in-law, I think I'm in trouble this time. I came to tell you to live well with my sister from now on and not to argue because of me anymore. I know I've caused you a lot of trouble over the years, I'm sorry.
My sister, as you know, isn't unreasonable, she just doesn't want to see me go to jail. But sometimes, navigating social interactions is difficult, and it's easy to get lost. I also hope you continue to be a good mayor and strive for further advancement."
Seeing that Xie Hai seemed reluctant to engage, Chu Xu got up and said respectfully, looking as if he were about to be taken away.
Xie Hai frowned, sighed, and said speechlessly, "Go on, what trouble have you stirred up now?"
Still couldn't ignore him.
"Brother-in-law, it's like this, I received three million."
He whispered to Xie Hai.
Bang!
Xie Hai immediately slapped the table and stood up, pointing at him and shouting angrily, "What did you say!"
Three million!
As soon as he heard the amount, Xie Hai felt like he was going to faint!
He had been clean and honest all these years, reaching his position through genuine dedication to the people. And this fellow, with one move, had pocketed three million!
Before, it was tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands. Now, it was a straight three million!
"Chu Xu, for the sake of you being my brother-in-law, I advise you to go to the disciplinary inspection team yourself. I won't help you this time, no matter what. I'm telling you, you can be inactive, but you cannot violate regulations!"
"I can't help you with this matter. Furthermore, I'm telling you, today is Thursday. If you don't report yourself to the disciplinary inspection team by five o'clock tomorrow, I will personally send you in. Even if your sister wants to divorce me, I will absolutely not tolerate someone like you!"
Xie Hai's chest heaved, his face flushed with anger, and he suddenly experienced difficulty breathing, collapsing onto a stool.
Seeing this, Chu Xu quickly took a bottle of medicine from a nearby drawer, poured out two pills, and handed them over with a glass of water.
Five minutes later, the relieved Xie Hai, breathing heavily, was almost suffocated by the sheer infuriation caused by this scoundrel.
"Brother-in-law, I know, but before I go to the disciplinary inspection team, you have to save me. The situation is like this..."
After spending five minutes explaining the entire situation, Xie Hai's brows furrowed into a deep frown.
The owner of the Commander's Mansion?
He really didn't know who that person was. However, upon closer thought, the person's identity must not be low. And, one must remember, that was the Commander's Mansion. The Commander's Mansion... only a true Grand Marshal... httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
As he thought of this, Xie Hai suddenly stood up, his eyes widening: "Could it be that person?"
He remembered the young man he saw at the entrance of the Appeals Bureau back then.
Later, he learned that that person was the recently retired Heavenly King.
Moreover, according to the publicly released resume, the recently retired Commander of the Three Armies was not very old.
If this was indeed the case, then things had gotten very serious.
"I'm telling you, if the owner of the Commander's Mansion is truly that person, then you can prepare to die!"
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"You damn well wait! You still have the nerve to talk back after hitting me? Director Chu is already on his way. I'm telling you, once Director Chu arrives, you'll be begging on your knees! Director Chu's brother-in-law is the Mayor!"
The squad leader was still blabbering on. Ye Longlin glanced at Yuan Gang. Yuan Gang nodded, and after turning back, the squad leader trembled all over and dared not say another word.
"How much did you pay to rent this place?"
This question caused Wang Zhiyuan to jolt. He had been planning to watch the show from the side but didn't expect the question to be directed at him.
"Three, three million, three million."
The two mentions of three million allowed Ye Longlin to immediately grasp his meaning.
"Notify the disciplinary inspection team and Xiao Zhan to come."