Official Career Storm
Chapter 652

Chapter 652: Chapter 652

Thursday.

9:30 AM, Puzhu Road.

Song Guanchao arrived right on time.

Zhou Qian got out of the car with him, along with reporters from the TV station who were already present.

Director He and others also arrived.

"Secretary Song." They gathered around, waiting for Song Guanchao’s instructions.

Song Guanchao asked, "Is everyone notified?"

"Yes, they are."

Song Guanchao made a sound of acknowledgment, opened the trunk, and took out a black hand-carry bag.

It was very heavy.

He unzipped it and inside were piles of contracts.

Song Guanchao took out a contract from each side, raised the one in his left hand: "This is the demolition contract."

Then raised the one in his right hand: "This is the waiver of demolition statement."

"Tell them, they must decide within ten minutes, otherwise, we will proceed with the waiver of demolition."

"322 households, all must be signed by tonight."

Listening to Song Guanchao, Director He and others were a bit taken aback.

But soon, they understood what Song Guanchao intended to do.

Just like dealing with Three Lanes, but more aggressive.

Director He distributed the contracts.

Song Guanchao also took a contract and walked towards one of the households.

Since they received a phone call yesterday, all the residents were at home.

Seeing the project team arrive, they promptly opened the door.

They had already agreed to collectively demand a price increase, no increase, no demolition.

Although there was the example of Three Lanes before them, this time it wasn’t just one area raising the price.

Instead, all residents within the relocation range were demanding a price increase.

Believing in the idea that large numbers would protect them, they were very confident.

"Hello." Song Guanchao smiled and introduced himself.

Seeing the reporters present, they immediately brought tea, showing a good attitude, choosing to speak calmly rather than shouting and making a fuss.

"Thank you."

Song Guanchao placed the tea aside, took out two contracts, and said: "Since your family members are all here, no further notice is needed."

"This is the demolition contract, the conditions are as before, three options."

The male head of the household immediately shook his head: "Sorry, we don’t accept it. Secretary Song, you should know our demands, if you can’t meet them, we won’t proceed with the demolition."

Song Guanchao smiled: "Yes, I know your demands, so I prepared a corresponding solution for you."

Solution?

The head of the household and his family showed interest.

Song Guanchao placed the other contract down and said: "This is the waiver of demolition statement, since you feel the demolition conditions don’t meet your requirements, you can just sign this statement."

The family was suddenly confused.

What did this mean?

Waiver of demolition statement?

"Secretary Song, this..."

Song Guanchao glanced at the time: "It is now 9:37, you have ten minutes to decide."

"If you agree to the demolition, sign your name here."

"If not, then sign the waiver statement."

"After all, the high-speed rail project cannot be delayed too long, and if most people are unwilling to proceed with the demolition, we need to revise the design plan promptly."

"Oh, and let me remind you, ten minutes later, whether you sign or not, we will proceed with the waiver of demolition."

After saying these words, Song Guanchao smiled at them, staying silent, waiting for their choice.

The family exchanged worried glances.

They didn’t expect the government to be so hard-nosed, without any compromise.

The male head of the household said: "It’s not just us asking for this price increase, other areas have raised prices too!"

He attempted to unite other regions to pressure Song Guanchao.

Song Guanchao replied: "Our policy is the same for other areas; if you want to demolish, then demolish, if not, then don’t."

The male head of the household was completely out of ideas.

This was totally different from what he imagined.

Some clearly told them that as long as they unite, the government will definitely compromise.

Even if it’s impossible to raise prices as per their demands, it would definitely be higher than the initial demolition price.

But the reality was that the government wouldn’t be manipulated.

"I need to make a phone call."

"No problem, feel free to call, or consult a lawyer."

The man took his phone and went outside to make a call.

"Waiver statement?"

"Yes, what to do now? If we don’t sign, this money will be gone."

"Don’t be afraid, they are just bluffing, definitely don’t sign..."

"Bluff your damn head! The people in Three Lanes thought the same way, and look what happened now? Damn it, I don’t care, I am signing!"

"Hey, don’t rush...beep beep."

When he returned, he flipped the contract and saw the demolition plan, identical to the initial negotiations.

He asked: "Secretary Song, are you sure other areas won’t raise their prices?"

"I’m sure."

"Alright!"

The male head of the household gritted his teeth and signed his name.

Though not getting a price hike frustrated him, as long as no one else was getting one either, he felt balanced.

People are like this, not worried about scarcity, but about inequality.

It can’t be that our area has one price, while there’s another price elsewhere.

After signing his name, Song Guanchao took the contract and went on to the next household.

The negotiation process was much smoother than Director He and others imagined.

By noon, they had completed nearly half.

Everyone agreed, not a single refusal.

During lunch, when they gathered, Director He and others expressed great admiration.

They praised Song Guanchao’s clever approach, aiming right at the weak spot.

Song Guanchao simply smiled, saying nothing.

What’s aiming at the weak spot, it was just understanding human nature’s weakness.

However, the credit this time went to Zeng Li.

Without her reminder, Song Guanchao estimated he would still be having headaches.

In the afternoon, Director He encountered a tough case.

"I won’t sign!"

"If the price doesn’t go up, I won’t sign!"

Director He felt like smashing the table in anger.

But this person was quite stubborn, no matter how much reasoning was used, he just wouldn’t sign.

Song Guanchao came over, assessed the situation, and threw dozens of signed contracts onto the table: "Currently on Puzhu Road, only your household hasn’t signed."

"It doesn’t matter if you don’t sign, but we will explain the situation clearly to all the residents, caused by your household’s refusal, the entire Puzhu Road cannot proceed with demolition."

The man’s eyes flickered, yet he remained resolved not to sign.

He knew very well that if other residents discovered that his refusal to sign resulted in the entire area’s relocation failure, he’d be cursed to death.

But it didn’t matter to him, he just wouldn’t sign.

Song Guanchao chuckled lightly and said: "Director He, notify all residents that Puzhu Road won’t be demolished. Explain the reason to them."

"Alright."

Director He immediately went to make calls.

The man was somewhat fearful but held himself together.

Within ten minutes after the call, his house was surrounded.

Dozens of residents rushed over, cursing him angrily.

More and more people gathered, forcing Song Guanchao and others to retreat.

Director He, listening to the noisy arguments and even sounds of smashing inside, felt a bit worried: "Should we call for an ambulance?"

"No need." Song Guanchao casually lit a cigarette.

Director He said: "Secretary Song, will this method really work? Surely someone will privately contact him, offering separate compensation."

Director He could think of this, how could Song Guanchao not think of it?

If everyone signed except for him.

It’s obvious that someone secretly promised to give him certain compensation.

This compensation must exceed the demolition payment.

But, what difference would it make?

After finishing the cigarette, he checked the time: "That’s enough, let’s go in."

Zhou Qian was about to follow when Song Guanchao said: "No need for you to go in."

"Oh."

Zhou Qian’s eyes sparkled, guessing Song Guanchao might resort to other tactics.

Song Guanchao was never a stubborn person, only one household remained to complete the demolition in this area. Since normal methods weren’t working, he had to use other tactics.

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