Chapter One Hundred Negotiation

  The ambush was very successful, and the timing was just right. Just as Hei Zi and his men were leaving, the police cars arrived with sirens blaring. The men of Hei Hu were all carrying machetes, but they were afraid of being seen by the police, so they had to flee. The injured person couldn't be taken away and was brought back to the station by the police.

  The next day, the nearby police station received a report from residents. Liu Pengfei, in his capacity as director of the demolition office, asked the Xuan Cheng District Branch about what happened yesterday, saying that residents had called to say that someone was intimidating them, threatening to burn them alive if they didn't move out.

  The next morning, Hei Zi had Xiao Ling use the public phone to call the city newspaper and TV station, telling them what happened the night before, of course, omitting the part about ambushing Hei Hu's men.

  Demolition is now very sensitive, especially forced demolition. Many things that should not have happened have occurred all over the country. The government attaches great importance to this matter. Such a newsworthy event will certainly not be missed by newspapers and television stations. Soon, reporters from newspapers and television stations appeared in the reception room of Xuancheng District Branch.

  This incident made Hei Hu extremely angry, as it was blocking his path to wealth, and he vowed to take revenge.

  Someone informed Hei Hu that the director of the demolition office, Liu Pengfei, had a group of brothers who opposed the forced demolition by Haozi. It was possible that they were the ones responsible for this incident. Hei Hu brought his men to the demolition office to find Liu Pengfei and demand an explanation.

  Early in the morning, the autumn air is crisp and refreshing. The lazy sun has just climbed over the city's sky. People on the street are hurrying to their workplaces, a busy day is about to begin.

  Liu Pengfei has been punctual to work every day since he became the director of the demolition office. He is very concerned about the demolition and is different from other city's demolition directors. Other directors think about how to demolish houses as soon as possible according to the plan, but he thinks about how to get more benefits for the demolished households from the developers. As a result, the developers are unwilling to give gifts to the demolition office, so when they see him, it's like seeing an enemy.

  Liu Pengfei parked the car in the courtyard of the demolition office, got out and locked the door. It was an Audi, which Heizi and Zhu Xiaofei had bought for him a few days ago. The two said that his original car's grade was too low, and it would be embarrassing for a director to drive such a car for the government, so they confiscated his original car and then bought this one worth over 400,000 yuan for him.

  Liu Pengfei walked into the office and saw that all the staff of the demolition office had arrived. These people were eating breakfast and drinking tea with their heads down, ignoring him as he came in. He was angry but didn't say anything. Who made himself block others' path to wealth? Although this path to wealth was built on harming the interests of the demolished households.

  Liu Pengfei pushed open the door and walked into his own office, brewing a cup of tea. After eating an early lunch, he planned to drink a cup of tea before taking someone to take a look at a demolition site.

  Liu Pengfei had just picked up his teacup when Xiao Qi pushed open the door and rushed in, looking flustered, saying: "Director Liu, hide quickly, Hei Hu is here with some men."

  Xiao Qi is a fashionable and elegant girl, 21 or 22 years old, with a sweet voice that people find very likable. Since Liu Pengfei arrived at the demolition office, she has had a good impression of him, thinking he has a sense of justice and is a good man.

  Liu Pengfei put down his teacup and said: "Thank you, Xiao Qi. Come on then, I'm not afraid of him."

  Liu Pengfei knew that Hei Hu would not dare to come to the demolition office to beat people, his goal was to make money, and this time he came, at most, it was just a threat to himself.

  Xiao Qi left, and Liu Pengfei picked up his teacup again, leisurely sipping his tea.

  With a loud crash, the door to Liu Pengfei's office was pushed open and a tall, muscular man wearing a black suit burst in. The man had a shaved head, dark skin that seemed to glow with health, a deep scar on his cheekbone, a high nose, and eyes that were narrowed as if he was slightly drunk. He wore a black suit.

  Behind Zhuo Han followed five or six people wearing the same black suits, each with a menacing glint in their eyes, looking like they weren't good people.

  Liu Pengfei had seen Hei Hu a few times, although they didn't have much to do with each other, he knew there was such a person and what he looked like. When Hei Hu came in, Liu Pengfei wasn't surprised and remained seated in the boss's chair, sipping his tea.

  "Hei Hu came to the desk and said in a loud and rough tone: 'Are you the director of the demolition office?'"

  Liu Pengfei slowly put down his teacup and asked: "Is there something? The demolition compensation can be discussed with the staff."

  "Heh heh, I'm Hei Hu, nice to meet you." Hei Hu's smile was quite unsightly.

  Liu Pengfei didn't extend his hand and said calmly: "What's there to say? Let the people behind you wait outside."

  Hei Hu felt embarrassed that Liu Pengfei didn't give him face, and Shunzi, who was standing behind Hei Hu, cursed: "Liu Pengfei, don't be so shameless, Brother Tiger is giving you face."

  Shunzi is a childhood friend of Hei Hu, and his status in the Hei Hu Gang is second only to Hei Hu.

  "What the hell are you doing? Do I need someone to give me face? Don't I have any face at all? I'm the director of the demolition office, this is my turf, get out!" Liu Pengfei said several "old selves" in one breath.

  The office door was open and all the staff outside were stunned. They did not expect that this new director was actually a LM rascal, saying several "old dads" in one sentence.

  What shocked them even more was that the one talking to Liu Pengfei was Hei Hu, a man known to all the staff at the demolition office. They had all dealt with him before and were aware of his tactics. It was Hei Hu who had led the team in last year's forced demolition, which had left someone crippled. Everyone knew that Hei Hu was a ruthless character.

  Shunzi saw Liu Pengfei being rude to his boss and immediately got anxious, pulling out a military knife from his pocket ready to take action. Hei Hu turned around and glared at him, saying: "Shunzi, don't you see where we are? Get out, all of you."

  Shunzi suddenly wilted, put away his sword and turned around to lead the people out. From outside, he gently closed the door.

  Hei Hu plopped down on the sofa and said: "Director Liu, I have something to discuss with you."

  Liu Pengfei continued to drink tea slowly, and Hei Hu said: "Director Liu, I hope you don't block my way of making money. Everyone needs money to support their families, and I have a group of brothers under me who also need money."

  Liu Pengfei said: "Hei Hu, this is a government agency, you making money has nothing to do with me, I don't do business, where would I have money for you to make?"

  "Hmph, let's just say it outright, Old Hao has entrusted me with the demolition and relocation of that piece of land in East City. I hope you won't interfere when I'm organizing the demolition."

  With a loud bang, Liu Pengfei heavily placed the teacup on the office desk and said: "Heihu, listen to me clearly, demolition is my job. As long as Mr. Hao's compensation is reasonable and both parties voluntarily sign the agreement, I absolutely won't interfere. If you want to bully the common people, that's not allowed. I have to fulfill my duty."

  "You're just a mixed breed, when did you become so great?" Hei Hu cursed in discontent.

  "What's it to you? I'll do whatever I want, must I ask for your permission?" Liu Pengfei started using the word "old man" again.