The Strongest Master Venturing Urban
Chapter 69 What are you going to do? No messing around!

Chapter 69: Chapter 69 What are you going to do? No messing around!

The next morning, after Chen Bin woke up, he found that Ma Juan was still asleep.

Her entire body curled tightly in his arms, looking quite docile.

Thinking about the task Wang Jun had assigned him, Chen Bin immediately called Cheng Zhuang.

"Brother, you know about the plan to start mining coal in Qingshi Mountain, right?"

"Of course, the County Magistrate organized it."

Ever since Cheng Zhuang started working at the County Committee and County Government, he knew that Wang Jun and Huang Ming didn’t get along.

As Wang Jun’s driver, he naturally had no goodwill towards Huang Ming.

"I think we can’t let this mine operate too smoothly. Can you do something about it?"

"You’re asking me to sabotage it?"

Hearing Cheng Zhuang’s surprised tone, Chen Bin quickly explained.

"Not that serious. We absolutely can’t break the law or damage national assets. Just make Huang Ming uncomfortable."

"So, what should I do?"

"Spread some rumors. Say the mine will pollute the environment, but make sure to hide your identity. Don’t let anyone trace it back to you."

"No problem, leave it to me!"

Cheng Zhuang knew that Chen Bin was his backer.

So naturally, he had to execute the tasks Chen Bin assigned with care.

After hanging up, he immediately sprang into action.

In the rented apartment, Chen Bin looked at the still-sleeping Ma Juan.

Slowly, his hand slid along her slender waist and ventured into that field of lush grass.

Lightly toying with the hidden valley, a stream soon flowed forth.

This stirred his desires, and he stood up, gently parting Ma Juan’s legs.

Then, he pressed himself against her...

In the following days, rumors about mining began circulating around the county.

The matter quickly caught the attention of Zhou Jiajun, the secretary to the County Magistrate.

On Thursday morning, as soon as Huang Ming walked into his office, Zhou Jiajun immediately said,

"County Magistrate Huang, have you heard any unpleasant rumors recently?"

"No, what kind of rumors?"

Ever since the mining project had begun coming on track, Huang Ming had received substantial praise from Mayor Wu Liang.

He had been busy indulging in affairs with women outside and had no time for such rumors.

"There are quite a few people saying the coal mine will pollute the environment, making people sick. Some say Qingshi Mountain is the foundation of Qingshi County, and mining it will invite disasters. Others say..."

"Stop it, what nonsense! Where’d you hear these rumors?"

"On my way to work, I often hear people talking like that. I don’t know the exact source. Shouldn’t we take some measures?"

In Zhou Jiajun’s mind, public opinion can be terrifying, and these things needed addressing.

If someone was deliberately manipulating this, it could severely impact the mining project.

"What measures? We’re the government. Do you think those peasants can really stand up against me?!"

Although Huang Ming disliked the rumors, he didn’t plan to take them seriously.

Zhou Jiajun wanted to say more, but seeing Huang Ming’s firm attitude, he decided to hold back.

However, by the afternoon, several hundred people suddenly gathered at the entrance to the County Committee and County Government offices.

The crowd included men and women of varying ages.

It was a mix of people—men, women, the old, and the young.

They held banners opposing coal mining, shouting slogans in unison.

Their voices were so loud they seemed to shake the office windows.

"Protect Qingshi Mountain, no coal mining allowed!"

"Destroying the environment is a crime for the ages!"

In the County Committee Secretary’s office, Chen Bin and Wang Jun exchanged a meaningful smile.

Not a word was needed to understand each other.

Meanwhile, Huang Ming’s face darkened, like a storm ready to break.

He never expected these unruly villagers to actually protest!

Without hesitation, he called Liang Nong, the head of the Petition Office.

"What’s going on with the protest below? Get it handled immediately!"

Just as he put down the phone, Wang Jun called.

"County Magistrate Huang, why are so many people downstairs? It sounds like it’s about the mine. You have to handle this well—don’t trigger public outrage. It could negatively impact tomorrow’s official mining launch."

"I know. I’ll take care of it."

After hanging up, Huang Ming turned to Zhou Jiajun behind him and asked,

"What’s your take on this?"

"I think this is organized and premeditated. The goal is to stop us from successfully mining."

"Who do you think is behind this?"

Without hesitation, Zhou Jiajun mentioned a name.

"Wang Jun!"

Hearing this, Huang Ming frowned deeply.

After some thought, he shook his head.

"It’s unlikely. Developing heavy industry is supported by Mayor Wu. Doing this now serves no purpose for him. Besides, he’s focused entirely on the distillery now. We have no direct conflicts; there’s no need for him to act this way."

Zhou Jiajun couldn’t refute that, but he still said earnestly,

"County Magistrate, I still think it’s better to be cautious!"

"Jiajun, you’re good at everything, but you’re too suspicious. I think today’s troublemakers are just a bunch of superstitious fools. They can’t stir up any major waves."

With that, Huang Ming returned to his office.

Not long after, there was a knock at the door.

The visitor was none other than Liang Nong, who had handled the protestors.

"County Magistrate Huang, I’ve dispersed the crowd and told them to come back next week for an update."

"Next week?"

With a cold scoff, Huang Ming’s face filled with disdain.

"A bunch of idiots—by next week, the coal mine will probably already be operational."

The next morning at 9 a.m.,

dozens of large excavators gathered at the foot of Qingshi Mountain.

Over a hundred workers stood in formation near the stage.

A banner nearby read: Qingshi Mountain No. 1 Coal Mine Opening Ceremony!

In addition to a dozen television reporters, there were also twenty or thirty uniformed police officers on-site.

Leading the group was Deputy Director Xie Shan!

Soon, the first to step forward was Mayor Wu Liang.

Following behind him were Wang Jun, Huang Ming, and several other leaders from Qingshi County.

Xu Ruoxuan, possibly due to other commitments, was absent.

As everyone took their seats and the host’s opening remarks concluded, the speeches began one by one.

After everyone else finished their speeches, Wang Jun picked up the microphone and loudly announced,

"I now declare the official launch of Qingshi County’s Qingshi Mountain No. 1 Coal Mine!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of firecrackers and gongs filled the air.

Just as everyone got caught up in the festive atmosphere, suddenly hundreds of citizens stormed the ceremony site from all directions.

Because of the loud firecrackers, no one had noticed the perimeter earlier.

Only after it was completely surrounded did they realize what was happening.

Seeing this, the police officers immediately rushed to the stage to shield the officials.

Noticing the situation getting out of hand, Chen Bin whispered something into Wang Jun’s ear.

Then, taking Cheng Zhuang, he quietly slipped away.

Seeing the enraged citizens, Xie Shan grew anxious.

He shouted loudly at the crowd in front of him,

"What do you think you’re doing? Don’t try anything foolish!"