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Morning.

Zhao Xu's Office.

As soon as Dong Xuebin and the others left, Zhao Xu picked up the phone on the table and called Wei Lin, the Director of the City Finance Bureau, "Hello, Director Wei, this is Zhao Xu."

"Mayor Zhao, hello."

"The people from Zhenshui County have arrived."

"Oh? So fast?"

"They just left my place, probably heading to the Finance Bureau, just giving you a heads-up."

"Mayor Zhao, what do you think I should do? How much money should I give them?"

"No rush, just handle it as you see fit." Although he said 'as you see fit,' the 'no rush' clearly expressed Zhao Xu's attitude.

"Okay, I understand," Wei Lin said.

"By the way, do you know an Executive Deputy County Chief from Zhenshui County named Dong Xuebin?"

"Dong Xuebin? He called me yesterday with a very unpleasant tone, even threatened me a few times on the phone. Is he the one who came to ask for money this time?" Since Deputy Mayor Zhao specifically asked about Dong Xuebin, Wei Lin knew what he meant, so he said, "I inquired about him last night. This Little Dong has made several contributions, so his rank has risen quickly, but he's a cadre from Beihe Province, newly transferred here, and doesn't have any connections here, so I don't know where he gets his confidence. He's too arrogant."

"This person has a problem with his ideological awareness."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Xu shook his head slightly. A lone Executive Deputy County Chief transferred to Meihe City with no background dares to glare at me? Isn't that a bit ridiculous? If I don't teach you a lesson, you won't know who you are! You won't submit to me? Then let's just drag it out! Let's see who can outlast who! The money is in the hands of the City Finance Bureau now. The one with the money is the boss. So Zhao Xu and the others weren't worried; they weren't the ones in a hurry.

Outside the Municipal Party Committee Courtyard.

Dong Xuebin and the others got into the Land Rover.

"County Chief Dong," Yan Yizhi said hesitantly.

Dong Xuebin looked at him, "Lao Yan, just say what you want to say."

Yan Yizhi hesitated, "I think the City intends to give us some money. If we have too much conflict with Mayor Zhao, then it might..."

"Then we won't get any money?"

"Yes, that's how I feel."

"But how much money do you think the City can give us?"

"Uh, I don't think it will be much. If we push for it, a few million?"

"I said before I came that we can't accept a penny less than Fifty million! We have to get it all back! So even if the City gives us a few million, there's no need to take it!"

Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei exchanged helpless glances and didn't say anything else. They still felt this was impossible.

Dong Xuebin just has this stubborn temper. He probably won't be able to change it in this lifetime!

Challenge? This time, I'm going to challenge you all! Let's see who can out-challenge who!

Filled with anger, Dong Xuebin immediately looked at Yao Cui, "Little Yao, go to the City Finance Bureau, let's go!"

If Dong Xuebin was angry when he heard that the City had intercepted the money yesterday, then now, Dong Xuebin was disgusted by the City's attitude. You're holding our money and not giving it to us, and you're still speaking righteously? Threatening us? Using your power to suppress us?

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Dong Xuebin said, "You'll take even a few million?"

"Try your best to get more, and it has to be quick!"

Dong Xuebin thought for a moment and said, "I know time is tight, but I still think we should get all the money back. There's still fifty million left. I want to try."

Secretary Meng was taken aback, "All of it?"

Dong Xuebin nodded, "We need it all back."

Jiang Fangfang said from the other end, "Isn't that a bit unrealistic?"

"You also said the City's attitude was very tough, and it's unlikely we'll even get twenty million back. How can you say you want to get the full amount back now?" Meng Rui said with a solemn expression, "Little Dong, this money was hard-earned from the Central Government. I know you're not happy about this, and County Chief Jiang and I feel the same way, but you should put that idea aside. Otherwise, if you go to negotiate with the City with that in mind, it will definitely backfire, and you might not get a single penny back. We can't think about that much right now. We need to get the money in place as soon as possible. A few million is better than nothing. Do you understand what I mean? Get as much as you can. Sigh, we'll figure out the rest of the money later."

Dong Xuebin paused for a few seconds, but still insisted, "Secretary Meng, County Chief Jiang, let me try. I can't swallow this!"

Meng Rui's face darkened, "This isn't a matter of being angry! Do you understand?"

Hearing this, Dong Xuebin had no choice. He didn't think it was necessary to argue. Although he hadn't changed his mind, he said, "So what's the number now?"

"Wait a moment," Secretary Meng said.

There was no sound on the other end of the phone, as if the two of them were discussing something, and they muted the call.

A minute later, the phone was connected again, and it was Secretary Meng's voice, "If possible, it would be best to get another ten million back, but it can't be less than six million."

Dong Xuebin said, "Okay, I understand."

Secretary Meng nodded, "We'll wait for your news. Report any situation at any time. If the County needs to give you any support, just tell me."

"Okay, then I'll go to the Finance Bureau."

"Pay attention to your approach and try not to cause conflict."

The phone hung up. Dong Xuebin put his phone in his pocket. He didn't rush in. He lit a cigarette and took a few puffs outside, thinking about his plan.

Between six million and ten million?

Dong Xuebin naturally didn't take Secretary Meng's words to heart. He said he would get every penny back, and he would get every penny back!

No one should think about getting a bargain!

Not a penny? Not even half a penny!

Inside the Office building.

In the first-floor lounge area, Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei were standing there talking in low voices, occasionally asking a few questions to a staff member next to them.

Yao Cui went to get water. Seeing Dong Xuebin coming over, she handed him a disposable paper cup, "Here's some water for you."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebin took it and drank it all in one gulp, letting out a long breath, "Lao Yan, Lao Chen!"

As soon as Yan Yizhi heard this, he stopped talking to the person from the Finance Bureau and walked back with Chen Xiaomei, "County Chief Dong, they said Director Wei is not here."

Dong Xuebin narrowed his eyes, "Not here? Where did he go?"

Yan Yizhi said, "They said he went to a meeting and told us to come back in the afternoon."

Dong Xuebin asked, "Which floor is Director Wei's Office on?"

Yan Yizhi had been there many times before, "The end of the third floor."

Dong Xuebin strode ahead, "Let's go upstairs!"

The current Dong Xuebin had a full of Combat Strength! The City might be planning to use the Central Government's relief funds to build buildings for the City Leader to enjoy, which really pissed this guy off! Regardless of whether it was true or not! Dong Xuebin wasn't planning on holding back!

[Monthly Ticket is urgent! Emergency rescue!]

...(To be continued...)