Chapter 1138: Chapter 1138: Extra Episode – Retirement Arc
Nian Shutong and Fu Yunhe were just observing the situation and didn’t take any initiative.
That afternoon, the town’s Mayor went door-to-door gathering people, and took them to a square outside for a meeting.
Nian Shutong and Fu Yunhe attended on time. Although they were outsiders, they had purchased a house and had the right to speak.
The crowd gathered, layer upon layer. The Mayor was a middle-aged man with an Eight-character Moustache, who usually loved fishing with a rod by the creek, probably the most laid-back Mayor ever, with no need to pursue development or performance.
"Let’s keep it quiet, folks. We’ll have a brief meeting and then quickly disperse, so we don’t waste anyone’s time."
The residents sitting on small benches gradually quieted down, all eyes on the Mayor, waiting for him to speak.
The Mayor was indeed very straightforward, explaining the situation that someone wanted to acquire the town, what the price was, what kind of life could be lived on another planet with the money from selling, and what life would be like if they didn’t sell, presenting it all clearly without bias.
"I’ll give everyone a few minutes. Later, we’ll vote and settle this quickly. I don’t have time to play Tai Chi with that developer."
The straightforward Mayor had a fishing rod at his feet, truly in a bit of a hurry.
About five minutes later, the Mayor organized the expression of opinions, directly going for a show of hands, with no objections from everyone.
"Those who agree to sell, raise your hand."
Nian Shutong looked around; ten seconds passed, and no one raised their hand.
The result was clear, but the Mayor formally asked again: "Those who do not agree to sell, raise your hand."
Whoosh——
The movements weren’t very coordinated, but the speed was not slow at all, everyone raised their hands.
"Alright, we won’t sell. Meeting adjourned."
The Mayor took his fishing rod and left.
Nian Shutong stood up with the crowd, saying to Fu Yunhe: "That’s quite relieving, the Mayor’s a good guy."
"The way he handles things has my style."
The two strolled leisurely back home, not considering the matter much.
As for the issue of violent demolition, Nian Shutong just wanted to say that if violence met her, the ones to suffer definitely wouldn’t be her.
After the Mayor finished the meeting, the town didn’t stir even a bit.
There was no wavering of human hearts or relentless gossip. After observing for two days, Nian Shutong finally noticed something about this town - it was actually quite peculiar.
Such a major issue, yet not a single person discussed it.
Three days later, the pawn of the developer, that is, the lobbying personnel, appeared once again.
They split into several groups, going door-to-door to persuade, using threats and incentives.
On this day, Nian Shutong saw three households chased out with brooms, six households splashed with water from basins, two chased by dogs, and countless berated.
In an instant, Nian Shutong applauded, the people were really tough.
Impressive.
The developer’s lobbying group was met with failure; not a single successful attempt, an unprecedented situation.
When they returned, they reported the situation and after some maneuvering, pressure was put on the Mayor.
The fishing Mayor listened calmly after the person on the other side finished speaking, saying on the communication line: "You can try demolishing, other than that, I can’t do anything."
The Mayor hung up.
Impressive, this word can’t even explain it.
That was the Mayor’s direct superior though?
Yet the town’s Mayor showed no concern at all, continuing to carry his fishing rod and small bucket, going out to fish.
As for the demolition business, if they have the guts, let them do it.
The Mayor’s attitude and the strong stance of the town residents made the people above feel uneasy, wondering if they might have stirred up something significant.
To be cautious, the higher-ups investigated for several days without discovering anything.
"Darn, what on earth, nothing found, yet they dare to be so bold."
"Boss, perhaps just because there’s nothing, they dare to be so defiant. As the saying goes, those with nothing to lose fear nothing."
The somewhat angry boss accepted this explanation, having found nothing after three days of searching, concluding there was no problem.
"Approve it, make an immediate decision from above."
This leader made a grand gesture, setting a policy decision - move out whether they want to or not.
In the town, the same group came to persuade again, this time under the guise of the leader’s policy decision rather than the developer’s.
The fishing Mayor came back, carrying his fish bucket, and stood in front of the persuasion group.
"Your rank is too low, have your higher-ups come over, ideally the one in charge behind you, if not, then even the ultimate authority behind can come over, if they don’t, there’s no need to talk."
Nian Shutong had been at the back of the crowd all along; watching the composed Mayor and the unperturbed town residents, she suddenly wondered if she had overlooked something?
She’s not anxious or afraid because she’s aware of her abilities, and, truthfully, there’s no one in this interstellar world she fears, but what about the others?
She even whimsically thought, could it be that her identity was exposed?
No matter what, the Mayor’s unwavering attitude made the negotiations reach an impasse.
However, the ones who came for this negotiation no longer showed a good attitude; they actually attempted to resort to forceful intimidation.
From their group, one person stepped forward, spiritual power instantly unleashed, Nian Shutong was about to make a move but found it oddly unnecessary.
"Such ignorant courage!"
Accompanied by these words, the market’s skewers seller’s wife suddenly unleashed a powerful strength like a released seal, and the person opposite, who intended to act mighty but hadn’t gotten far with it, with a bang, was knocked several meters away, landing in a nearby puddle.
"Anyone else?"
The boss lady stood with a formidable aura, looking scornfully at the people opposite, as several more steamed out.
A prominent big company couldn’t even handle a skewer seller!
"Let me!"
"I’ll try!"
From the town, two more people emerged.
One was the market’s vegetable seller, another was a wandering street big shot, and together with the previous skewer seller boss lady, none of their strength was below SSS level, even far exceeding it.
"Wow! We’ve fallen into a nest of big shots."
Nian Shutong clutched Fu Yunhe’s arm, and he reassured her: "You’re also a bigshot, the biggest of them all."
The two continued watching. The emergence of three hidden bigshots rapidly changed the situation; the other side was no match and retreated in some disarray.
"Alright, hurry back to grill skewers."
"And you too, get back to selling vegetables."
Then the Mayor spoke, and everyone smiled, dispersed, nothing was a surprise.
"I think we might just be the only two unaware in this town."
"I think you’re right."
Nian Shutong and Fu Yunhe exchanged a glance, breaking into smiles and shaking their heads before heading back.
So this is what all the current big shots enjoy doing?
The two managed to catch up with a trend themselves.
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