The relationship between the youngest son of the Milton family and Acne is actually very good. The friendship between fourteen and fifteen-year-old boys is quite pure.
His family has a little extra money, and the other party is not only rich, but his family is also very powerful. He is a little worse, but it does not affect the friendship.
So he replied in a deep voice, "What does it mean to be in danger? If you can explain it clearly, I will give you this car."
He liked this car very much, and it was the most precious souvenir he had ever received, and it was also a present for his fifteenth birthday.
But he has grown up, and if he can do something for his family, it will be worth it, even if he pays a heavy price.
Acne shook his head and spoke loudly, "I'll just ride it for two laps. Who wants your crappy car? I have a lot of good cars at home!"
After a pause, he lowered his voice and spoke, "Land is going to be acquired recently, and you guys... well, I can't say more."
"Land acquisition," Milton's youngest son's face immediately turned pale when he heard this, and Buduo's drunkenness also dissipated a lot.
On other planets in the empire, the word "land acquisition" is rarely heard - there is too much idle land.
However, due to some construction needs, land acquisition objectively exists, but there will be no problem if the replacement resources are sufficient.
After all, livable land is not a scarce resource. It is cheap and does not have many value-added attributes.
But in Homestead Star, land acquisition is a very bad thing because the government's control is very strict.
First of all, it may not be a reciprocal land replacement, because officials have been tightening land management.
It may be exchanged for money, or it may be exchanged for commercial real estate, which is equivalent to cutting off the farmers' livelihood.
Landless people can only find other jobs - the key is that at the same time, government subsidies will also be suspended.
Even if they are lucky and the land is exchanged equally, the farmers will have to start all over again.
All the previous investments in the farm have been in vain, and land reclamation is also required, which is much more laborious than cultivating mature land.
Of course, the government may provide a certain amount of compensation, but since this is a relocation of the whole family, it is inevitable that the family will be injured.
However, once the government decides to expropriate land, no one can say anything and it will be completely implemented.
Milton's youngest son was really shocked by the news.
After thinking about it, he asked aloud, "The uncle who gave me the car... will they also be forced to acquire their land?"
In his opinion, although his family is a local aboriginal and has certain network advantages, his neighbors are even more difficult to mess with.
Although he is an outsider, he has several Awakened Ones and is very wealthy.
Not only did they contract such a large amount of land, but they also purchased a lot of equipment. It was obvious that they were going to do something big.
A few short-sighted street gangsters tried to take advantage, but they were hung upside down for a whole day. Even the city guards did not dare to say anything.
If you forcefully seize this kind of people's land, aren't you asking for trouble? "Tch, so what about Awakened One?" Acne repeated it again, very disapprovingly.
"The empire is a society governed by the rule of law. What kind of disturbance can a few outsiders cause?"
After saying that, he got on his brand-new motorcycle, increased the accelerator, and roared away.
Half an hour later, he came back in an off-road vehicle, his face covered in blood, but the motorcycle was gone.
"That... fallen it, you can use it after repairing it."
Milton's youngest son has been struggling with the news of land acquisition. Hearing this, he was furious, "That's my new car!"
"You said you gave it to me," Acne raised his hand to wipe his face, but his face became even more discolored.
"You have to explain it clearly!" Milton's youngest son was furious. "Has the land acquisition been decided? Who is responsible?"
"How do I know if the decision has been made?" Acne replied confidently, "It would be nice if I could tell you the news in advance."
"As for who is responsible... of course it's the City Hall people. I can't tell you who it is."
He was well-informed and did know who was responsible, but it was not appropriate to point out.
Anyway, the Milton family is considered a powerful landlord. You can find out if you ask around, so why should he be a villain?
Milton's youngest son heard this and said simply, "Then I can't give you this car... you broke it for me!"
Acne doesn't really want a car—what would the students think otherwise? He just refused to admit defeat verbally.
He said disapprovingly, "Then the news I tell you is worth the maintenance fee, right?"
The next day, Qu Jianlei said he was going out. Milton and his wife came to visit and brought news of land acquisition.
The person who came forward to receive it was Bentley. He thought about it and replied, "Since it is uncertain news, let's wait and see."
Milton was a little anxious when he heard this, "But once it's decided, it will be too late."
His wife was even more straightforward, "Our land area is not large and our influence is small. It will be more effective if you come forward to put pressure."
Bentley pondered for a moment and looked at Qu Jianlei, "What to do?"
He could make up his own mind on this matter, but after finally finding a suitable place, he still wanted to listen to everyone's opinions.
"Let's wait and see," Qu Jianlei replied casually, and then released Mental Strength to contact Old Lady Jia, "?"
Old Lady returned a message, "!"
A few days later, a city guard came to the town, accompanied by a defense officer, and informed them that the government was going to expropriate the land.
The person in charge of the reception this time was Xiao Qin. She asked in a deep voice, "There must be a regulation for land acquisition, right?"
Chengwei said expressionlessly: You have to go to the city and ask people from the City Hall about this matter.
Although Xiao Qin is from Garbage Star, he can be considered a member of the Central City system and is no stranger to the government's operating model.
She shook her head and said calmly, "The government has the obligation to inform us. If our land is expropriated, do we still need to ask?"
The city guard knew that the people on the other side were difficult to deal with - could someone who could contract more than a hundred square kilometers be a good enemy?
He didn't want to get into this kind of trouble, so he could only express it.
"I'm just informing you that if you don't understand it, it will be impossible to change the decision once it's made."
Xiao Qin Diandian nodded casually, "Okay, I understand, thank you."
As she spoke, she handed over a ten-dollar Card Coin, "Thank you for making a trip."
The city guard was startled for a moment, but he still accepted it with a smile. After thinking about it, he added carefully.
"I heard that the scope of land acquisition has not been completely determined, so... I can't say more."
After he left, Xiao Qin turned around and went to find Xiang Xue - she knew better about the empire.
After Xiang Xue heard about it, he frowned and asked, "Do you really want to go to the City Hall?"
Then she shook her head again, "No, there are so many of us Awakened One, how can we be so guilty?"
Among the ten people in their group, the three Supremes and Bentley were able to hide their auras perfectly.
Hua Xiezhi, Fourth Boss and Xiang Xue are also worse than Buduo, and only Xiao Qin, You You and Claire are slightly worse.
To the outside world, Fourth Boss, You You and Xiao Qin are Rank B, while the strength of Xiang Xue, Hua Xiezhi and Claire is questionable.
But even so, among ordinary people, it is still an amazing team.
Xiang Xue Discuss this with everyone, and sure enough, everyone is inclined not to take the initiative to approach the government.
Although they concealed their identities and hid around, they felt very embarrassed, but this is how tough gangsters are made!
The life of hiding in Tibet and the repeated successes made them not take anyone seriously.
Being obscenely grown does not mean that you have to suffer any anger. You have even fought against the Supreme Being, so why are you still afraid of these little minions?
Bentley's words can well represent everyone's thoughts, "Let's just sit back and wait. If the conditions are too harsh, we'll see who comes to provoke!"
Claire timidly asked, "If the conditions are right... should we move?"
"It doesn't matter if we move," Qu Jianlei said calmly, "As long as the conditions are reasonable, we are not unreasonable."
Five days later, Town Chief and Sheriff from the town came, accompanied by two attendants, a man and a woman.
He showed the land acquisition document, which was indeed issued by the city.
The conditions for land acquisition are very straightforward. Because they are outsiders and are contracted, the contract is immediately terminated.
As for compensation... it doesn't exist, but a grace period of up to one month is allowed for the other party to harvest the crops and move.
Faced with this request, Fourth Boss's attitude was very blunt, "We must compensate. Our equipment and facilities were paid for and installed in vain?"
Town Chief didn't want to cause trouble, so he could only say helplessly, "This is City Hall's official document, and I have no power to change it."
"Then I won't embarrass you," Fourth Boss said very simply, "Just report our request."
"Report it..." Town Chief hesitated and said, "I can report it, but it's hard to say whether they will listen or not."
Qu Jianlei curled his lips when he heard this. Why does this scene look so familiar?
There are many similar things on Blue Star. Some of the dirty things are not the work of one person, but are woven into a big network.
There will be many people involved, and everyone may seem a little aloof or even innocent, but everyone is a participant.
In the endless prevarication, a big net is formed, and the people who are calculated can only struggle helplessly and confusedly.
There is no place to exert force, and if you want to have an attack, you can't find anyone.
It seems that no matter what society you are in, the style of bureaucracy is the same.
So he couldn't help but hum, "I hope you will do what you say and report it."
Town Chief's face darkened slightly when he heard this, and he looked at him indifferently, "What do you mean by this?"
Several Awakened Ones didn't say a word. Why do you stand up to make your presence felt?
Qu Jianlei didn't even look at him and just answered calmly.
"That's the literal meaning, and... don't make fun of me, you can't afford the consequences!"
"You!" Town Chief's face turned white and red, then red and black, but in the end he stopped uttering harsh words.
The prosperous star field does emphasize the rule of law, but Awakened One is a very special group after all.
He glanced around, stood up and spoke expressionlessly, "I have already informed you, please take care of yourself!"
Fourth Boss flashed and came to his side, raised her hand and patted his shoulder gently.
Then he pointed at Qu Jianlei, "You'd better take what he said to heart... Do you understand?"