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The idea originated from Hu Ruoyun, but the overall direction was set by Hu Qihua and Hu Zhenhua, who no longer allowed Hu Ruoyun to participate in the discussions. It wasn't until the start of the school year 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 feed production, it couldn't be located near the mill—there's a saying about that: right, it's called pollution!
On the southern edge of the village, there was an empty courtyard belonging to Hu Ruoyun's family, originally used for stacking corn stalks for firewood. After clearing it out, they planned to build a large open shed using asbestos tiles. Once the feed machine was installed inside, it would be ready for use. There were no nearby residents, so they didn't have to worry about "polluting" anyone.
A couple of people were enough for the mill, but feed processing required additional hands. They decided to involve their own children and have each family invest a little money, effectively turning it into a joint business venture among four families, which they would surely be happy about.
During the Lunar New Year, this arrangement was finalized. By the eighth day of the third month on the lunar calendar, during the Ancient Fair in Laogu Township, advertisements for their mill and feed processing point were posted and broadcasted several 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.
School was set to start on the seventeenth day of the Lunar New Year. On the fifteenth day, Annan County's broadcasting station released explosive news through households' speakers (cable broadcasts):
In the early hours of February 23rd (the fourteenth day of the Lunar New Year), the Annan County Public Security Bureau dispatched police forces from various precincts including Lao Gu, Chengguan, and Xi Po Dian to crack down on criminal activities led by the "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 individuals were arrested, along with confiscated controlled knives and various instruments...
On February 24th, Jinan Daily and Jiangbei Legal News also reported on this incident.
Soon after, Jiangbei Daily's social section published a lengthy article titled "Planting a Phoenix Tree to Attract Golden Phoenixes—Annan County's Strong Action to Create a Favorable Business Environment," providing in-depth coverage on the cooperation between Annan and Gaoqiao Town as well as Four Comprehensive Food Factory’s involvement. It highlighted Annan County’s emphasis on attracting investment.
The report extensively quoted positive evaluations from merchants and drivers from surrounding areas like Anqiu, Kai Cheng, and Xin Yuan regarding Gaoqiao and Annan.
The article had two credited authors: Chen Jiahe from Jiangbei Daily’s Social News Department as the first author and special correspondent Hu Ruoyun as the second author.
As for Gaoqiao Town’s crackdown on crime, local legends were far more captivating than official accounts.
It was said that on the night of Lunar New Year’s Eve (the fourteenth), 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 chief of Gaoqiao Town Police Station, and Zhou Kaiping, Gaoqiao Town Mayor. They were not alone; several "service staff" from a nearby South-North Family bathing center 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 directed his team to control those at several tables outside while Zhang kicked open the door to where the Ding Family's leader was seated.
Zhu Mingkai was awkwardly holding one of South-North Family's service staff while drinking when he suddenly saw his direct superior enter—he felt embarrassed and panicked. Zhou Kaiping had his hand inside another service staff member's clothing at that moment and forgot to pull it out as he feigned calmness and shouted angrily: "Zhang Maokui! We are discussing work with Mr. Ding; what do you think you're doing?"
Zhang Maokui said nothing but stepped aside as a man wearing an official badge entered without hesitation. He began taking photos of everyone in the room with his camera. Following him were Qiao Jian from Annan County JW and Wang Zhiguo, director of Annan County Public Security Bureau, along with their entourage. Qiao Jian remarked: "Let me see what work we are discussing!"
There were also rumors circulating among insiders that during an Annan County meeting, Secretary Chen Hanjie wanted to protect Zhou Kaiping; however, Qiao Jian threw down a stack of photos on the table: "If such officials remain in our ranks, it would be a disgrace for all of Annan!" He insisted that such individuals must be dismissed.
During voting on this matter, Deputy Secretary Chen Hanjie abstained while county governor Mao Weiguo raised his hand in support; Secretary Li Gaoqiang did too. Even Minister Gao Heng in charge of organizational work raised his hand along with other officials present...
Wang Zhiguo from Annan County Public Security Bureau requested approval from higher authorities to remove Zhu Mingkai from his position as deputy chief of Gaoqiao Town Police Station pending investigation by relevant departments. Xu Mingduo (known as Xiao Xu by Hu Ruoyun) from Chengguan Town precinct was appointed as Zhu's replacement.
Upon taking office, Xu immediately collaborated with the Business Administration Department to initiate cleanup operations around poultry trading markets and agricultural trade markets as well as their surrounding environments—targeting illegal transactions by establishments like South-North Family that involved overcharging or selling substandard goods... all fell within their scope for rectification.
To deter the unscrupulous, three months later, the Public Security, Prosecution, Court, and Justice of Annan County held a mass arrest conference in the Gaoqiao Town Agricultural Market regarding the "Ding Family Five Tigers" and others.
Many merchants, along with some out-of-town businesspeople and drivers, presented banners and red paper thank-you letters to the public security authorities.
Let’s rewind 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 of them 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 directly: "Mao Ni, you see, Zhang Qiang from Ouyang Xiaxue's family is on par with Yao Wei from our family. Can you mention it to your county chief father for us?"
Mao Na replied, "I can't manage that kind of thing. If you want to say something, go talk to him yourself!"
Li Shengnan then pestered Hu Ruoyun: "Your father-in-law favors you; can 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 Ni's father on a research trip and didn't come back for a week. If it were you, you probably wouldn't be able to hold back from sabotaging him... Besides, your Yao Wei only knows how to talk!"
Mao Na turned to tease Ouyang Xiaxue: "Who was it that called me saying, 'Your dad took my husband away; 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 dad or mom said anything about you two?"
Zhang Qiang chimed in: "County Chief Mao probably has never said anything at all!"
Hu Ruoyun replied, "Everything is fine."
Indeed, isn’t everything just fine now?
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