I just joined the inspection department, and the whole country is in a panic.

Early the next morning.

Yang Wen, Peng Weizhong, and several other colleagues came out of their residence to have breakfast.

They planned to start their in-depth research after breakfast.

“That breakfast shop up ahead is quite crowded, let’s go eat there!” Peng Weizhong pointed to a breakfast shop that didn’t even have a door.

However, it looked very lively, with small square tables and stools, and quite a few people eating.

Smelling the fragrant aroma of wine and meat, Yang Wen remarked, "Haidong City has quite a strong early morning drinking culture!"

The breakfast shop was almost full, with many people having a few side dishes and a bowl of porridge, or a bowl of noodles, along with a pot of wine.

Most of them are middle-aged and elderly people in their forties, fifties, sixties, or seventies.

"Boss, one order of braised beef offal, one order of boiled mutton, one order of braised beef bones, one order of stir-fried vegetables, and four bowls of mutton soup noodles, please." Yang Wen glanced at the menu and placed his order directly.

"Okay, find a spot and wait a moment." The owner nodded with a smile.

The four of them searched around the house, but it was full, so it seemed they would have to find a place to sit outside.

At this moment, the topic of conversation among the people at the table caught Yang Wen's attention.

There was a table by the door where three men in their sixties were sitting. They were dressed quite neatly and were talking about international topics. They spoke eloquently and knowledgeably, clearly a group of well-informed old men.

In particular, I noticed a bottle of Lao Zhen liquor on the table.

In this day and age, people who can afford this kind of everyday liquor for a few dozen yuan must either have a pension or a relatively well-off family.

"Hey bro, how about we ask around at this table?" Yang Wen winked at Peng Weizhong.

Peng Weizhong observed the three old men for a few seconds, hesitated slightly, and said, "Let's give it a try!" "Okay!"

Yang Wen glanced at it, then immediately poured himself a glass of local liquor and went over to the three old men.

"Gentlemen, could we share a table? I'm a tourist here, and I've heard that you have a great culture of drinking early in the morning. I came here out of curiosity to see for myself, and I was really surprised to find that you're already drinking so early!" Yang Wen said with great acting skills.

When the old men heard that Yang Wen had a non-local accent, and after he half-praised their local morning drinking culture, and seeing Yang Wen holding a glass of wine, they naturally became more enthusiastic.

People who drink are generally more enthusiastic.

"Of course! Come, come, sit here," one of the old men said warmly.

Soon Yang Wen's dishes were served, and Yang Wen chatted with the old man while drinking a few sips of wine with him.

They immediately started talking non-stop.

In fact, Yang Wen could also tell that these elderly people were most likely retirees.

They would be quite happy to have a few people to drink and chat with in their retirement.

"Your Haidong City not only has a great early morning drinking culture and a high alcohol tolerance, but the people are also so hospitable. It's truly a wonderful place!" Yang Wen continued to praise.

But then he changed the subject and said, "But the day before yesterday, when I was taking a taxi, I heard a taxi driver say that something about bidding not going to Haidong City is true. Is there such a rumor?"

"I've been traveling here for a few days, and I see that you locals aren't xenophobic at all!"

Upon hearing this, one of the old men immediately said, "Hey~ there really is such a saying! In fact, many locals know this saying."

"Even some locals only know that bidding doesn't go to Haidong City, and they superficially think that it's hard to get bids here. But that's not the case. Someone is secretly monopolizing a lot of local bids!"

Hearing what the old man said, Yang Wen pretended to be surprised.

Peng Weizhong and the others, who were not far away, suddenly brightened up!

"Could you elaborate?" Yang Wen asked, looking curious.

"Hey~ It's said that it's monopolized by a black guy named Gu Yaolong! Apparently, he was a very famous black guy in the area more than ten years ago!"

"It's said that Gu Yaolong has powerful backers!"

"Who exactly is their backer is unknown."

Listening to the old men talking amongst themselves, Yang Wen indicated that he understood.

An hour later.

Yang Wen made an excuse to leave.

"Those elderly men are all retired; some are teachers, some work for their workplaces, and some work for companies..."

"They had also heard the rumors about Gu Yaolong."

Upon hearing this, Peng Weizhong said with a solemn expression, "Hmph, even ordinary people think that Gu Yaolong might have problems, which almost proves that this case needs to be investigated more thoroughly!"

As the saying goes, there's no smoke without fire.

Everything happened for a reason.

"I never expected that Gu Yaolong used to be a black man!" This news was indeed quite unexpected for everyone.

Especially Yang Wen.

After all, the removal of charcoal hasn't been carried out yet these days.

So people in many places are still quite arrogant!

Next, Yang Wen and his team went to find some locals to learn about and conduct research.

The next day came in a blink of an eye.

The results of the three teams' investigations showed that some people knew the bidding process did not extend to Haidong City, while others said they did not.

Some people also know some of the underworld stories about Gu Yaolong and his Chuanglong Group.

This afternoon.

After discussion, it was decided to categorize Gu Yaolong's matter as "recommendation for further investigation"!

Lu Yuantao's office.

After listening to Peng Weizhong and Yang Wen's reports, he frowned deeply.

"Even some of the local residents believe that the bid 'cannot be won in Haidong City'?" Lu Yuantao asked in a deep voice.

"Yes!" Peng Weizhong nodded.

"It seems this is the voice of the people! This also reflects a problem: there is a high probability that there is a bad environment in the bidding market in Haidong City! Otherwise, even the locals wouldn't be spreading this kind of rumor."

"Especially regarding this Gu Yaolong, who exactly is he! How come so many people are pointing his name at him and saying he might have problems!" Lu Yuantao said with a slightly unpleasant expression.

“In that case, you will conduct an in-depth investigation into Gu Yaolong, and at the same time, you will also need to conduct a thorough investigation into the bidding environment in Haidong City and even the entire Haidong Province to see if there are any problems, and if so, where they are located!” Lu Yuantao said in a deep voice.

“Yes!” Peng Weizhong and Yang Wen both nodded.

After leaving Lü Yuantao, Yang Wen recalled some information about Gu Yaolong from his previous life.

This Gu Yaolong definitely has some powerful backers!

One of them was named Xue Gao.

Haidong City.

Party Secretary of the Municipal Committee.

One of them was named Xiao Fei.

Haidong Province.

Public Security Bureau.

Deputy Director-General.

Another one is Lan Xiaojun, the person in charge of the public resource trading unit.

Anyway.

The reason why Gu Yaolong has been so arrogant over the years is because the powerful figure behind him gives him the right to be arrogant.