Yan Nanmo’s admission astonished the people below, wondering how the mayor could appear here in the middle of the night? "The reason I am here is actually to announce something to everyone," When Yan Nanmo revealed the need for residents to move out due to the typhoon threat, the crowd began to grow restless. Some people didn’t take it seriously at all, while others questioned Yan Nanmo. He assured them that the government would take responsibility for their losses and provide proper resettlement. Mayor Yan was very sincere, and despite not getting any sleep and braving the rain to persuade them, he remained calm and unruffled, which made everyone hesitant. In the end, Yan Nanmo managed to persuade these citizens with his eloquence. However, someone questioned, "Why do only we have to move out?" Others echoed the question, wondering why they were the only ones having to move. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel⸺fire.net Yan Nanmo looked at the speaker, standing in the front row, a middle-aged man in his forties. If he didn’t give them a satisfactory answer, they probably wouldn’t let the issue rest. "Because I’ve received reports that the houses you are living in are illegal constructions that can’t withstand a strong typhoon. However, I assure you that the government will be responsible for any property damage you incur, including holding the developer and contractor accountable. We will pursue this to the end, and let not a single responsible party off the hook. I, Yan Nanmo, am laying my words here today; if there is any deceit in what I say, may lightning strike me." At that moment, the sky suddenly trembled with a rumble of thunder. Standing on the stage, Yan Nanmo exuded an unwavering steel-like presence and a resolute gaze that involuntarily commanded belief. "Okay, Mayor Yan, we will trust you just for what you said," "Yeah, Mayor Yan, you are a good official, we all trust you," Yan Nanmo raised his hand, and instant silence fell: "Typhoon Mere will make landfall the day after tomorrow at noon. Before that, everyone must convince your families to follow the arrangements of our staff, and make sure to keep your valuables with you..." For a day and a night, the moving operation went on in full swing, which was even covered by TV stations. The public opinion varied, with some praising Mayor Yan for his meticulous and dedicated love for the people, while others criticized him for making a mountain out of a molehill and wasting resources. The quality issues of the apartment building also quickly disappeared from sight, causing an uproar online, with accusations that the government was covering up for the construction bureau. When Li Shunli learned of this, he scornfully curled his lips, finding it laughable that a mere mayor dared to question the quality of his buildings. His secretary suggested whether they should send someone to gather some inside information, but Li Shunli pulled the secretary into his embrace instead: "What information is there to gather? I think this mayor is just full of himself, idling away his time, and would be better off spending it being intimate with you, my darling sweetheart..." Meanwhile, Yan Nanmo was not idle either. He set up an investigation team and conducted a thorough investigation. With information and clues provided by Yun Ya, it took less than a day to gather all the evidence. The procuratorate began making arrests, and all relevant parties from Shunli Real Estate to Jianzhong Group, as well as the subcontractors, were caught in one fell swoop. At the time, Li Shunli was in his office having an affair with his secretary when the prosecutor burst in and took him away. He was befuddled, still not understanding what had happened. On the morning of July 18, the residents had mostly been cleared out, with about a dozen households unreachable. After investigation, it was found that some were on business trips with basically one person at home, or the homes were vacant, but the owners had all been contacted. Yan Nanmo sat in his office, having gone without sleep for a day and a night, looking somewhat haggard. The hardest part was calming the citizens, and this still required his personal involvement. The secretary offered him a cup of hot tea and said in a low voice, "Mayor, take a nap, otherwise, even iron-clad people can’t endure this." Yan Nanmo nodded: "Call me at nine." He leaned back in his chair and almost instantly fell asleep. The secretary took out a blanket to cover him. The mayor truly is a rare official who considers the people’s welfare, a pity that Jiangzhou’s luck is thin and they probably won’t have such fortune in the future. The secretary turned and left, carefully closing the office door behind him. Not long after, someone hurried over, it was Tang He, the police captain in charge of dispersing the residents. "I need to see the mayor." The secretary hissed, "Keep it down, the mayor just fell asleep. Whatever it is, wait until he wakes up." "We can’t wait any longer." Tang He ruffled his hair, irritably saying, "There’s a family of stubborn holdouts that simply refuse to leave, no matter what I say. I’ve come to seek direction from the mayor."