139: God is angry and people are resentful

Having offended Zong Qizhi, it seemed genuinely difficult for them to expand in Han City.

But… Feihuang Supermarket was already so massive, why would it fear such a person?

Qian Ziyong smiled, pointing to a stack of papers on the table, “Manager Zhu, please stick these on the doors of the supermarket and Hot Pot Restaurant.”

“Also, notify all employees to go to the finance department to process their n+3 severance.”

Qian Ziyong had already called the finance department, telling them to start work.

Since the finance office was not inside the supermarket, the supermarket didn’t need to open; employees could directly go to the finance office to collect their money.

Zhu Daqiang still couldn’t accept that the supermarket and Hot Pot Restaurant were closing down just like that.

However, he always listened to Qian Ziyong’s commands, so he didn’t ask further and left in a daze, carrying the stack of papers.

Qian Ziyong then called Li Lian: “Manager Li, our supermarket and Hot Pot Restaurant have closed down.”

“I’ve already called the finance department and told them to come in today to notify all employees to go to the finance office to collect their n+3.”

“Boss, are the supermarket and Hot Pot Restaurant really closed?” Li Lian’s voice rose by an octave.

Qian Ziyong said happily, “Yes, it’s a cause for great celebration; they’ve finally closed down.”

“But you don’t need to worry. If you’re willing to work with me, you can go to Bingmi Milk Tea in Shen City first.”

“Once I start another venture, you can be my manager again.”

It had to be said, Li Lian was very capable.

With her managing the supermarket, Qian Ziyong didn’t need to worry; Li Lian could solve most of his problems.

Zhu Daqiang, on the other hand, followed his commands and executed them without fail.

Just like now, he wanted the papers to be posted on the supermarket door; would he really go and post them himself?

Zhu Daqiang would complete the tasks he assigned very well.

“Really closed?” Li Lian still couldn’t accept it.

Qian Ziyong chuckled, “Alright, stop asking, it’s really closed!”

“Confirmed, definite, absolutely closed!”

“I’ll also need you to reassure the employees and have them collect their n+3.”

“That part is simple,” Li Lian said.

Qian Ziyong happily said, “Then I’ll leave it to you, I’m hanging up now!”

With that, without waiting for Li Lian to speak again, Qian Ziyong hung up the phone and started playing on his computer.

Recently, he had become obsessed with computer games.

Qian Ziyong felt he was truly foolish before, always playing mobile games because he didn’t have a computer.

Although mobile games were fun, computer games weren't bad either!

Switching between the two allowed him to play for an incredibly long time.

Indeed, Qian Ziyong played for an entire day.

… …

With the help of employees, Zhu Daqiang had posted all the papers on the doors.

Customers who had been waiting for Feihuang Supermarket to open finally gave up hope.

Unexpectedly, waiting for it to open only brought the news of its closure.

Countless customers were incredibly furious.

Such a good business, just because it didn't pay certain people money, it was gone just like that!

Corruption in Han City was too severe!

This time, countless people truly saw the disgusting faces of those individuals.

This directly infringed upon their interests!

What a great supermarket, with cheap goods, good service, and clearly marked prices, even the prices were clearly displayed.

And Feihuang Restaurant, they cooked directly in front of the customers, open and transparent, accepting supervision from all customers.

They used the best oil, the freshest ingredients, to make the most homely and delicious meals.

It tasted better than home-cooked meals and was more economical than cooking at home.

Many people had formed a habit of eating at Feihuang Restaurant at regular times every day.

These past few days, with Feihuang Supermarket closed, they had a very difficult time, spending long hours cooking for themselves every day.

And the food they made wasn't as good as Feihuang Restaurant's.

They had originally thought they just needed to hold on until Feihuang Supermarket reopened.

But they never expected Feihuang Supermarket to close down!

Didn't this mean they would have to cook for the rest of their lives, continuously?

This was something they absolutely could not accept!

Countless people gathered together and headed towards the municipal government.

“Didn’t they say it would open in a few days and they would give us a proper explanation? Why did it close down?”

“Fire safety non-compliant! Hmph! What fire safety non-compliant? It’s just because they weren’t bribed. They have salaries, so why do they need to extort money everywhere?”

“To hell with them! Han City is my home, we can’t let such people ruin it!”

“Today, they must give an explanation. They can’t just perfunctorily dismiss us again, always saying it will open soon, it will open soon, and now the horse is dead! What soon?!”

“…”

Countless people vented their anger.

Many people understood the whole situation.

On the day General Niu caused trouble at the Hot Pot Restaurant, many people were eating there and were very clear about what happened.

The matter of General Niu demanding money also spread widely throughout Han City.

Everyone was waiting for General Niu’s uncle to be dealt with, and for Feihuang Supermarket and Hot Pot Restaurant to reopen.

What they got instead was that General Niu’s uncle won, and Feihuang Supermarket and Hot Pot Restaurant closed down.

They couldn't accept this result.

They would not allow anyone to wield absolute power in Han City.

Many Han City residents were very angry, and also somewhat afraid.

If things continued like this, it wouldn’t be long before these people’s extortion reached them, persecuting ordinary people!

The closure of Feihuang Supermarket was undeniable proof.

Their demand for justice for Feihuang Supermarket was also a demand for justice for themselves.

The municipal hall was blocked.

Countless fearless citizens blocked the entrance of the municipal hall, demanding an explanation.

Especially one thing.

You said Feihuang Supermarket and Hot Pot Restaurant were fire safety non-compliant, but where exactly were they non-compliant?

No arbitrary excuses; it must be open and transparent.

Such a major event alarmed countless people.

Among the crowd present were many elderly people; if anything happened here, Han City’s reputation would surely be ruined.

If not handled properly, it would lead to widespread resentment, and Han City would absolutely become a national laughingstock, a national focal point!

The staff were frantic.

Their work was usually easy, but ever since Feihuang Supermarket was closed, people came daily demanding explanations.

Today, they even directly blocked the municipal hall.

They were just people earning low wages and doing ordinary jobs; how could they have seen such a scene?

They cursed Zong Qizhi’s ancestors eight generations back in their hearts.

Was Zong Qizhi trying to give them work because he thought they were too relaxed?

To hell with him!

People wanted an explanation.

They just needed proof that Feihuang Supermarket was fire safety non-compliant!

But no one could prove that Feihuang Supermarket’s fire safety was non-compliant.

This further proved that Feihuang Supermarket’s fire safety was not the problem; the problem was certain individuals abusing their power for personal gain!

Journalists had been staking out the area.

After all, with such a big event happening, journalists loved news the most; wherever there was news, they were there.

Journalists in Han City didn't dare to report, but journalists from other places weren't afraid of Zong Qizhi.

They dared to report!

Previously, the commotion wasn't as intense, but now, with a massive crowd and inflamed public sentiment, Han City was suffering a great injustice!