195: Sudden Cases

"Zifeng, is this the bicycle you bought for Xiao Yuan?"

Lin Jiahua looked at the bicycle Lin Zifeng was pushing and asked with a smile.

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "Xiao Yuan, traffic laws state that you must be sixteen years old to ride an electric bike. Your godfather is also used to riding a bicycle. It will be safer for you to ride a bicycle with Teacher Lin."

As he spoke, Lin Zifeng handed the bicycle lock key to Li Yuan.

Li Yuan subconsciously took the key, then realized what was happening and said, "Brother, aren't you being too good to me? If you spoil me like this, you're going to ruin me."

Just then, Li Qiang drove the car into the Residential Community and parked it not far from the three of them. Li Qiang and Wang Zhongyu got out of the car together.

After greeting each other, Lin Zifeng introduced Li Yuan to the two of them, then spoke up again, "Dad, it's getting late. You and Xiao Yuan should head to school quickly, don't be late."

The two agreed, got on their bicycles, and left.

Only then did Lin Zifeng get into the car and leave.

Lin Zifeng arrived at the County Committee Compound more than ten minutes earlier than usual today, so he wasn't in a hurry to go to the Office. Instead, he strolled around the compound before heading toward the Office building, accompanied by Wang Zhongyu.

Just then, Wang Zhongyu's phone rang.

Seeing that it was a call from the Director of the Public Security Bureau, Zhu Yushan, he quickly said, "County Magistrate, it's a call from the Director of the Public Security Bureau."

"Then hurry up and answer it! Calling this early, could a sudden incident have occurred?" Lin Zifeng said casually.

Wang Zhongyu agreed and answered the phone.

Upon hearing the content of the call, Wang Zhongyu's expression changed. He said into the phone, "Understood, Director Zhu, I will report this matter to the County Magistrate immediately."

Afterward, Wang Zhongyu hung up the phone.

By this time, the two had walked into the Office. Lin Zifeng turned back and asked, "What happened?"

"County Magistrate, Director Zhu just reported that six aquaculture households in Hetao Town were artificially poisoned last night. Preliminary statistics show losses exceeding one million. This case is very serious, which is why Director Zhu reported it to you. Zhu Yushan is already on his way to Hetao Town with his team," Wang Zhongyu quickly reported.

Hearing Wang Zhongyu's report, Lin Zifeng frowned, picked up his phone, and called Zhu Yushan directly.

In less than three seconds, the call was connected.

"Hello, County Magistrate. I am about to arrive at Hetao Town. Do you have any instructions?"

"Director Zhu, I am already aware of the case in Hetao Town. The nature of this case is extremely vile, and the impact is very serious. If it is not handled well, it will affect the development of local aquaculture. If the County Bureau's investigative means are limited, seek help from the Municipal Bureau. This case must be supervised. Solve the case in the shortest possible time, severely punish the perpetrator, serve as a warning to others, and provide an explanation to the affected aquaculture households." Lin Zifeng gave his handling instructions.

"Please rest assured, County Magistrate, I will strictly implement your instructions," Zhu Yushan hurriedly promised.

Lin Zifeng hung up the phone and then called the Secretary and the Town Mayor of Hetao Town separately.

His only purpose for calling was to have the leadership team of Hetao Town go to the scene, do a good job in comforting the affected aquaculture households, and coordinate with insurance companies and the government to bear some of the losses for the households.

Afterward, he called Zhang Linhua, asking him to gather technical personnel to rush to Hetao Town to carry out pollution-free treatment on the poisoned breeding ponds and restore the water quality as soon as possible.

After doing all this, Lin Zifeng called Wang Zhongyu in.

He took a pack of cigarettes from his desk drawer. Rarely a smoker, he lit one and stood up in front of the window.

While smoking, he said in a low voice, "Zhongyu, how could something like this happen? Poisoning breeding ponds? And it wasn't just one household. Even if there were personal grudges, this approach is too vicious. Besides, how could one have grudges with several households at the same time? If it were outsiders coming to deliberately cause trouble, that's even less likely. It can basically be confirmed that it was someone nearby who committed the crime. What do you think the bastard who did this was trying to achieve?"

"County Magistrate, the population of our Yushu County exceeds 430,000. As the saying goes, 'a hundred people, a hundred different kinds,' where there are bad people, there will be good people. Sometimes, jealousy distorts human nature and makes people unrecognizable. The twisted competitive mentality of some people makes them unable to stand seeing others do well, so it is not surprising that such a case occurred. As long as it is handled in a timely and proper manner, serving as a warning, it can deter many people with twisted values and prevent such cases from happening again. County Magistrate, please do not worry too much about such matters," Wang Zhongyu expressed his views.

Lin Zifeng turned around, looked at Wang Zhongyu, and said, "Zhongyu, you have a rather thorough perspective. The occurrence of this case is very likely due to the reasons you mentioned. Although they may not be heinous villains, the harm and impact they have caused are indeed very great, and the influence is very vile. They will also pay a heavy price for their ignorance and malicious intent."

"Working by the County Magistrate's side every day, even just watching the County Magistrate handle work, I can learn a lot. That I can have such insights is thanks to you, County Magistrate." Having received the County Magistrate's approval, Wang Zhongyu was happy and subtly flattered him.

After saying this, he added, "County Magistrate, according to the previous work schedule, you are supposed to go to Dawa Town for research today. Do you think we should set off?"

"Notify the Comrades in Dawa Town that today's research work is canceled. We are going to Hetao Town," Lin Zifeng said without hesitation.

Wang Zhongyu agreed, called Dawa Town, notified them, and canceled today's work schedule.

Lin Zifeng walked out of the Office, Wang Zhongyu carrying the briefcase and following closely behind him. Li Qiang had already gone downstairs early to get the car.

Just as the two reached the bottom floor, Lin Zifeng received a call from Wan Guoliang.

"Hello, Secretary."

"County Magistrate Zifeng, Director Zhu of the County Bureau and the Comrades from Hetao Town just reported to me about the vicious case that occurred in Hetao Town. I don't have any important work scheduled for today, and I'd like to go to Hetao Town to see the situation. You should have received the report too, right? Are you also preparing to go to Hetao Town?"

"The Secretary knows me best! Although I have already made specific arrangements for this case, I am still a bit uneasy. I have already reached the bottom floor and am just about to set off for Hetao Town! Since the Secretary is going too, I will wait for you in the compound!"

Wan Guoliang said okay and hung up the phone.

Soon, accompanied by his Secretary, Wan Guoliang arrived downstairs. After the two shook hands, Wan Guoliang said to the Secretary behind him, "I will ride in the County Magistrate's car; you all just follow."

The Secretary agreed and walked toward Wan Guoliang's vehicle.

Wan Guoliang and Lin Zifeng sat in the back seat together, and the two cars drove out of the County Committee Compound one after the other.