Reborn as a Noble's Son

Chapter 520: 479: If You Want to Release Someone, Find Mayor Nie _1

Chapter 520: Chapter 479: If You Want to Release Someone, Find Mayor Nie _1
 

Breach of contract? This means that the bidder, having won the item at a high price, refuses to carry out the subsequent procedures. Of course, the deposited security would definitely be nonrefundable.

Who would be willing to abandon one million just to stir trouble intentionally? As soon as this question rose in his mind, a name appeared in Nie Zhenbang’s heart, Lin Zhengxing of Eastern Sea Group. As of now, in Wanghai City, Lin Zhengxing was the only one daring enough.

One million was not a lot. Even though Eastern Sea Group held major influence in Wanghai City now, there were still some companies with assets ranging in the tens of millions. However, few had the audacity to offend the government; Lin Zhengxing was the sole exception.

“Lin Zhengxing! Good, I might have let you off the hook, but you certainly come looking for trouble,” said Nie Zhenbang. The complexion on his face darkened. This was his first project in Wanghai City and the city’s first land auction. It signified a lot, and it was crucial to him. His infuriation could only be imagined when it was effortlessly ruined by Lin Zhengxing.

By his side, An Guoyu furrowed his brows. He turned towards Nie and spoke softly, “Mayor, are you implying that Lin Zhengxing ordered this?”

Nie Zhenbang nodded and turned to An Guoyu saying, “Old An, there’s a good chance. I don’t think anyone else in Wanghai city is foolish enough to throw away one million for this, especially since it means crossing the government. Besides him, who else would dare to do it?”

At this moment, Lin Chunnan, Secretary of the Wanghu District Party Committee, came forward and whispered, “Mayor, our investigation found out that this Tianye Company was only registered a few days ago, and it’s a shell company. It seems like someone is really trying to stir up trouble.”

The first public auction ending in such a fashion did infuriate Nie Zhenbang. Lin Zhengxing wouldn’t waste one million for nothing; there had to be more tricks up his sleeve. Nie declared in a solemn tone, “Don’t publicize the fact that we didn’t sell anything this time. Secretary Lin, you can immediately start preparing for the second auction. Also, raise the security deposit to fifty million. I refuse to believe that Lin Zhengxing would willingly spend this much money.”

After speaking, Nie Zhenbang turned to leave. Downstairs, Li Jupeng had been waiting for him on the sidelines. Seeing Nie Zhenbang approaching, Li Jupeng skillfully opened the car door.

The previous driver, who was a bit ostentatious, had been replaced. After driving for him for a few days, his flamboyance was too much to handle. All this hadn’t escaped Nie Zhenbang’s attention; replacing him was inevitable.

The current driver, Guo Sanbao, a man in his forties, was formerly the driver for the Deputy Mayor. He was an ideal and quiet driver with few words to spare.

“Mayor, are we heading back to the city?” Guo Sanbao asked, looking back.

Nie Zhenbang nodded and hummed in approval. Then he turned to Li Jupeng in the co-driver’s seat, “Jupeng, give Xiao Shanming a call.”

“Director Xiao? This is Nie Zhenbang,” Nie Zhenbang started the conversation as soon as the call connected.

From the other end of the line, Xiao Shanming’s respectful voice came: “Mayor, how do you do?”

Hearing Xiao Shanming’s voice, Nie Zhenbang paused before slowly saying, “Director Xiao, there seems to be some work pending in terms of security operation in the city. Many citizens have complained about the roaring engines at night. The street racers in Wanghai City are becoming too audacious. People are even afraid to venture out at night. I suggest that your Bureau start cracking down on this illegal car racing so that the citizens can have a peaceful night.”

After hanging up, Xiao Shanming pondered on Mayor Nie’s words. From what he learned just now, Lin Zhengxing had disrupted the land auction. Though Nie Zhenbang was certain it was Lin’s doing, there was nothing he could do about it.

It’s not unusual to win an auction but fail to transact. If someone is willing to forfeit their deposit, there’s nothing else to say. After all, they have accepted the responsibility of breaching the contract. Furthermore, even if they were to hold someone responsible, they wouldn’t be able to pin it on Lin Zhengxing. The mysterious Tianye Company has no obvious ties to him. Punishing a small fry has no meaning.

Seeming to put two and two together, Xiao Shanming understood Mayor Nie’s intention. Lin Zhengxing thinks he’s so great? Then they would hit back at Lin’s people.

It may seem like a childish fight – a punch for a punch, a kick for a kick. In reality, it was exactly the case. The land auction touched upon the dignity of Nie Zhenbang. If Nie Zhenbang didn’t react, he wouldn’t hold any credibility or authority in Wanghai City.

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At about eleven o’clock in the evening, several police cars were stationed at the few exits of the Wanghai City bypass. The cars were not even started. Like beasts lurking in the night, they awaited a fatal strike.