klisemfg Chapter 398 Resolving the Chemical Plant Incident
Chapter 398 Resolving the Chemical Plant Incident
Damn it, trying to outsmart me, huh?
"I'll give you face; tell them to put down their weapons immediately and stand still."
Factory director Luo Xizhong looked troubled. He really wanted to fool Qi Tongwei for now. As for sending someone over, that was just something to fool a fool, nothing more.
Chen Damao was furious and couldn't swallow his anger.
"Qi Tongwei, don't you dare push your luck! I'm not letting this go, what are you going to do about it?"
Qi Tongwei handed the megaphone to Lan Ying beside him, raised his hand, and said with a resolute look in his eyes, "All armed police, listen up! Immediately disarm them!"
"Yes"
The army follows orders, and the armed police quickly mobilized. At the same time, Qi Tongwei pulled out his baton and rushed towards Chen Damao.
As the eldest brother, how could Chen Damao simply surrender? If he were to kill Qi Tongwei with a single blow, he would be a great hero of Chenjia Village.
Unfortunately, ideals are often far from reality. Chen Damao swung his knife wildly, but Qi Tongwei dodged to the side and struck Chen Damao's hand with his stick, knocking the knife to the ground. With lightning speed, Qi Tongwei followed up with a knee to Chen Damao's stomach, causing him to cry out in pain. Finally, Qi Tongwei delivered a spinning kick to Chen Damao's face, sending him rolling several meters away, where he lay on the ground howling in agony.
The armed police acted swiftly, quickly taking control of all the security guards. The more they struggled, the more fiercely they were beaten, effectively dismantling the social order with just a few blows.
The villagers couldn't help but tremble. If the police had sided with the chemical plant, they would be the ones lying on the ground right now. Fortunately, there were still good officials who stood up for the people.
Qi Tongwei picked up the large machete from the ground, walked up to Chen Damao, and stared down at him.
"Damn it, you still dare to talk back to me?"
Chen Damao clutched his chest, wincing in pain. Half his face was swollen. This bastard really went all out. At this moment, he was seething with anger.
"So what if you're good at fighting? You still can't save your family."
Thinking of his third uncle's tragic death, Qi Tongwei was filled with rage, gripping the large cleaver tightly, wishing he could hack the bastard to death with a flurry of blows.
But reason told him that if he wanted to have the last laugh, he had to be patient. Now that Chen Damao was lying on the ground, taking action would be his own mistake.
"Just you wait, I'll send you all to hell."
Qi Tongwei turned and left in a rage, and two armed police officers rushed over and quickly took Chen Damao into custody.
Chen Damao struggled to utter a harsh threat, "Qi Tongwei, you fucking won't leave here alive!"
Factory manager Luo Xizhong was so frightened that his legs went weak. Damn it, this policeman is really hard to deal with.
"Officer, please don't be angry. He's just talking nonsense. We will definitely cooperate with the police."
Qi Tongwei threw the knife to Wu Dali, "Let's go, Director Luo, I order you to stop work immediately."
Luo Xizhong couldn't afford the losses from the work stoppage, so he had to stall for time until the investigation team arrived, at which point it wouldn't be the police station's problem anymore.
"Officer, Weiyuan Chemical Plant is a state-owned enterprise that has undergone restructuring. The government still holds more than 40% of the shares. We have some important government orders on our shoulders, so we absolutely cannot stop production without permission!"
"Officer, the government investigation team is on their way. Please wait a little longer. Stopping the machine abruptly could cause serious damage."
Damn it, those are all excuses. Chemical plants that don't treat their wastewater are harming future generations. They prioritize development over cleanup, and ultimately, it's the ordinary people who pay the price.
Qi Tongwei strode into the factory. Luo Xizhong was so frightened that his face turned pale and he broke out in a cold sweat. If the police found anything in the factory, his death was imminent.
"Officer, the chemical plant can't be shut down immediately, otherwise it will cause a major disaster, and there's even a possibility of an explosion."
Chen Shunjun rushed forward to stop Qi Tongwei, somewhat worried, "Chief Qi, this chemical plant is different from other plants. If something goes wrong, it will be a major accident. Don't act rashly."
Lan Ying quickly added, "Chief Qi, Chief Chen is right. We don't understand anything. If an explosion happens, the workers will be the ones who get injured."
Qi Tongwei stopped and calmed down. The explosion of chemical substances was comparable to the power of a nuclear bomb; he had indeed been a bit presumptuous.
Suddenly, his cell phone rang. It was Ye Xingguo calling. "I'm warning you, kid, don't get carried away and decide to shut down the chemical plant on your own. If something goes wrong, I can't protect you."
Qi Tongwei said with a wry smile, "Director Ye, your call came just in time; I almost did it."
Ye Xingguo pounded his chest in anger, "Do you even know that chemical plants are strictly regulated by the state? If something goes wrong, it's a huge disaster!"
"The government will be here soon to negotiate with the villagers. You just need to keep things under control. There's a time and place for sympathy, understand?"
Qi Tongwei was indignant and strongly disagreed. "Director Ye, the villagers love this land that nurtured them. Their repeated concessions haven't earned the government's attention. Do you think that's normal?"
Ye Xingguo took a deep breath. This kid was a stubborn mule. His original intention and mission were not wrong. It was just that if the country wanted to develop rapidly, it was inevitable that some people's interests would be sacrificed.
"I understand you mean well, but good intentions can sometimes backfire. This matter has now attracted the attention of the provincial party secretary and governor, so the problem of the chemical plant's illegal discharge of pollutants will definitely be resolved."
Qi Tongwei smiled helplessly. A single word from the top leader could solve the problem immediately, but if it wasn't blown out of proportion, the leaders at each level would deliberately turn a blind eye. How pathetic.
"Yes, Director Ye, I will do my job well."
"Don't be discouraged, kid. Our country is so big, of course there are many problems. If everyone were a saint, there wouldn't be only one Bao Zheng in history."
Human nature is inherently selfish; it's difficult for a person to maintain their original aspirations.
Qi Tongwei sighed, "Director Ye, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette and didn't go back into the factory. Luo Xizhong finally breathed a sigh of relief; his heart had almost jumped out of his chest.
Shortly after, a joint investigation team composed of government departments arrived, led by the executive vice mayor, which was considered a high-level team.
The executive vice mayor showed his approachability to the villagers and promised to solve the sewage problem. The villagers were flattered that such a high-ranking mayor had no airs of authority. In the past, even a section chief from the environmental protection bureau would have been so arrogant.
What simple and honest people they are! They would even think that a polite remark from an official is from a good official.
The executive vice mayor listened to the villagers' opinions on-site, and a mass incident caused by the illegal discharge of pollutants from a chemical plant was easily resolved.
Yunfeng Temple.
The temple is located halfway up a mountain, surrounded by high mountains and dense forests, with lush greenery providing ample shade. As more and more tourists come here to burn incense and worship Buddha, it has been rated as a four-star scenic spot.
Chen Wensheng built a villa halfway up the mountain. The decoration was luxurious and extravagant, with mahogany furniture, antique vases, famous paintings and jade. He didn't seem like a Buddhist at all. Of course, monks nowadays don't renounce worldly desires anymore. They want money, beautiful women, luxury cars and yachts.
"Damn it, that bastard Qi Tongwei is like a stray dog, he'll go wherever there's shit."