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The idea originated from Hu Ruoyun, but the overall direction was set by Hu Qihua and Hu Zhenhua, who did not allow Hu Ruoyun to participate in the discussions. It wasn't until school was about to start that Hu Ruoyun learned about the plans of her brothers: they intended to run both a mill and a feed processing business. However, due to the excessive dust generated from the feed production, it couldn't be located near the mill. There’s a saying that goes: pollution!
To the south of Hu Ruoyun's home, there was an empty yard that had previously been used for stacking corn stalks for firewood. After clearing it out, they planned to build a large open shed using asbestos tiles, where they could install the feed machine. There were no nearby residents, so they wouldn't have to worry about "polluting" anyone.
The mill could operate with just one or two people, but the feed processing would require outside help. However, hiring outsiders was never as reliable as using family members; it would be easier to negotiate if any issues arose. They decided to bring in their own children and have them invest some money, effectively forming a partnership among four families, which they would surely welcome.
During the Lunar New Year, this plan was finalized. By the eighth day of the third month of the lunar calendar, during the Ancient Fair in Laogu Township, advertisements for their mill and feed processing point were posted and broadcasted multiple times by the local opera troupe's loudspeaker.
It was Hu Qihua and Hu Zhenhua who sought out Chai Hongmin from the Town Government, and without hesitation, he arranged everything for them. School was set to start on the seventeenth day of the Lunar New Year, and on the fifteenth day, Annan County's broadcasting station released explosive news through every household's talk box (cable broadcast):
In the early hours of February 23 (the fourteenth day of the Lunar New Year), the Annan County Public Security Bureau dispatched police forces from several precincts including Lao Gu, Chengguan, and Xi Po Dian to crack down on criminal activities led by the notorious "Ding Family Five Tigers," who had been causing trouble around Gaoqiao Town's Ma Jia Zhuang Poultry Equipment Trading Market and Agricultural Trade Market. A total of twenty-seven suspects were arrested, along with several controlled knives and instruments...
On February 24, both Jinan Daily and Jiangbei Legal News reported on this incident. Shortly after, Jiangbei Daily published a lengthy article titled "Planting a Phoenix Tree to Attract Golden Phoenixes—Annan County's Strong Measures to Create a Favorable Business Environment," which provided an in-depth report on the collaboration between Annan and Gaoqiao Town as well as the establishment of Lao Gu, Nanhe, and Niu Huahua in relation to Annan County's emphasis on attracting investment.
The report extensively quoted positive evaluations from merchants and drivers from surrounding areas such as Anqiu, Kai Cheng, and Xin Yuan who had economic interactions with Gaoqiao, lending credibility to both Gaoqiao and Annan.
This article had two credited authors; the first was Chen Jiahe from Jiangbei Daily's Social News Department, while the second was special correspondent Hu Ruoyun.
As for Gaoqiao Town's crackdown on crime, local legends were far more colorful than official accounts. It was said that on the night of the fourteenth day of the Lunar New Year, the Ding Family Five Tigers gathered their subordinates at "Gaoqiao Renjia Hotel" along National Highway 106 for a lavish banquet with five tables set up. Three tables were reserved for trusted confidants of the Five Tigers while one private room hosted their leader and second-in-command alongside Zhu Mingkai, deputy director of Gaoqiao Town Police Station, and Zhou Kaiping, Mayor of Gaoqiao Town. They were not alone; several "service staff" from a nearby bathing center named South-North Family were also present...
The first to burst in were Zhang Maokui, Chief of Gaoqiao Town Police Station, and Qiu Sixi, Chief of Chengguan Town Police Station. Qiu Sixi directed his team to control those at several tables outside while Zhang Maokui kicked open the door to the private room where Ding Family's leader was seated.
Zhu Mingkai was awkwardly holding a "service staff" member from South-North Family when he saw his superior enter; panic washed over him. Meanwhile, Zhou Kaiping had his hand inside one of these staff members' clothing and forgot to pull it out as he feigned calmness while scolding: "Zhang Maokui! We are discussing business with Mr. Ding here; what do you think you're doing?"
Zhang Maokui remained silent and stepped aside as a man wearing an official badge entered without hesitation. He began taking photographs of everyone in the room. Following him were Qiao Jian from Annan County JW and Wang Zhiguo, director of Annan County Public Security Bureau. Qiao Jian said: "Let me see what business we are discussing!"
There were also rumors circulating within their circle that during a meeting among Annan County officials regarding organizational matters, Secretary Chen Hanjie wanted to protect Zhou Kaiping. However, Qiao Jian threw down a stack of photos right there: "Keeping such officials in our ranks would be a disgrace for all of Annan!" He insisted that such individuals must be expelled.
During voting on this matter, Deputy Secretary Chen Hanjie abstained while Mao Weiguo from county government raised his hand in favor along with Secretary Li Gaoqiang; even Minister Gao Heng responsible for organizational work raised his hand alongside other officials present...
Wang Zhiguo from Annan County Public Security Bureau sought approval from higher authorities to remove Zhu Mingkai from his position as deputy director of Gaoqiao Town Police Station pending investigation by relevant departments. Xu Mingduo (known as Xiao Xu), whom Hu Ruoyun knew well from Chengguan Town precinct was appointed as Zhu’s successor!
Upon taking office, Deputy Xu immediately collaborated with the Business Administration Department to initiate cleanup operations at poultry trading markets and agricultural trade markets along with their surroundings—targeting illegal transactions conducted by establishments like South-North Family suspected of cheating customers or engaging in coercive sales practices... all fell within their scope for rectification and crackdown.
To deter the unscrupulous, three months later, the Public Security, Prosecution, Court, and Justice of Annan County held a mass arrest conference in the Agricultural Trade Market of Ma Jia Zhuang, Gaoqiao Town, targeting the "Ding Family Five Tigers" and others.
Numerous merchants, along with some out-of-town businesspeople and drivers, presented banners and letters of gratitude written on red paper to the public security authorities.
Rewinding a bit, on the Fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Mao Na stayed at Hu Ruoyun's home. On the Fifth day of the Lunar New Year, she took Hu Ruoyun to the Jade Emperor Pavilion to light incense.
On the Sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the two boarded a bus heading to Annan County City and visited Yao Wei and Li Shengnan's little nest, as well as Zhang Qiang and Ouyang Xiaxue's home.
Li Shengnan spoke candidly: "Mao Na, look at Zhang Qiang from Ouyang Xiaxue's family; he's on par with our Yao Wei. Why don’t you mention it to your county chief father and give us a boost?"
Mao Na replied, "I can't manage that; if you want to talk about it, go tell him yourself!"
Li Shengnan then pestered Hu Ruoyun: "Your father-in-law favors you; why don’t you say something for our Yao Wei?"
Ouyang Xiaxue became displeased: "Zhang Qiang’s deputy position was earned through hard work. Last year he accompanied Mao Na’s dad on a research trip and didn’t come home for a week. If it were you, you would have probably complained long ago... Besides, your Yao Wei just knows how to talk!"
Mao Na turned to tease Ouyang Xiaxue: "Who was it that called me saying, ‘Where has my husband gone? He hasn’t been home for days; it’s just my mom keeping me company’..."
The three burst into laughter again.
Zhang Qiang, Yao Wei, and Hu Ruoyun sat on the other side chatting among themselves.
Yao Wei asked Hu Ruoyun: "Has Mao Na's family said anything about you two?"
Zhang Qiang chimed in: "County Chief Mao probably has never said anything!"
Hu Ruoyun replied: "Everything is good."
Indeed, isn’t everything just fine now?
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