A Bumpy Road to Power

But once inside.

There weren't many workers on the construction site.

Probably only about a dozen people.

Some of them were even sitting directly on construction materials, smoking and chatting leisurely.

Dirk Carter and Gwendolyn Lewis found the fitness equipment piled on the side ready for installation, and at this point discovered that these so-called fitness items were actually junk gathered from unknown sources, already in a state of disrepair without any paint applied.

What's worse is the so-called sewage system renovation.

Just like at Apricot Grove Estates, it was simply excavated without any intention of replacement.

The purpose of digging was merely for a photo to pass later inspections.

"Hey, you two, what are you doing?"

Just as Dirk Carter and Gwendolyn Lewis were rummaging through, they heard a shout from behind.

They turned around.

A man in his thirties wearing a white safety hat, accompanied by three others wearing blue safety hats, surrounded them.

Dirk Carter was familiar with the different job roles represented by the safety hat colors on the site.

For instance, the white hard hats generally represent project management personnel.

While the blue hard hats.

Represent safety officers or project safety supervisors on the site.

"I'm asking you, what are you doing here?"

The man with the white helmet shouted again.

At this time, Dirk Carter couldn't hold back anymore.

He pointed to the pile of fitness equipment on the ground and angrily said, "What are you doing, using junk like this while claiming it's good, aren't you afraid the elderly or children will get hurt during exercise? Can't you do a project with even a bit of conscience?"

Upon hearing this.

The white hat was taken aback.

He sized up the ordinarily dressed Dirk Carter.

Because it was the weekend, Dirk Carter was merely wearing a plain sports outfit, not an official jacket.

Hence, his appearance wasn't that intimidating.

"Are you the homeowner?"

The white hat tentatively asked.

Gwendolyn Lewis was just about to answer.

But Dirk Carter stopped her and quickly said, "Yes, we are the homeowners."

When they heard they were homeowners.

The man in the white hat breathed a sigh of relief.

He frowned and said, "Stay out of the way wherever you can, you folks haven't spent a dime, the government is reconstructing for you and you're here being picky, have some shame, will you? Get lost!"

Dirk Carter pulled Gwendolyn Lewis as they were about to leave.

At this moment.

One of the blue hats pointed to Gwendolyn Lewis's hand and whispered, "Water Brother, that woman has a camera."

Upon hearing this.

The man in the white hat was startled.

He looked over sharply.

Sure enough.

Gwendolyn Lewis was holding a small digital camera.

This wasn't right.

How could a homeowner come here to take pictures?

Especially given the many substandard materials onsite, these photos absolutely cannot be leaked. If given to a meddlesome reporter, their deception won't stay hidden.

The man in the white hat quickly realized something.

He shouted, "You two, halt!"

Dirk Carter knew, once they stopped, the photos likely wouldn't be safe.

He quickened his pace.

This running made the white hat feel even more off.

He immediately pulled out the radio from his waist and shouted, "Everyone, stop that man and woman, whoever lets them escape will have their salary docked."

At this shout.

All workers busy on the construction site stopped their tasks.

They looked towards the direction of the two.

Realizing that those two were the ones to be caught.

Workers converged from all directions towards Dirk Carter and Gwendolyn Lewis.

If it were just Dirk Carter, he might have escaped.

But Gwendolyn Lewis wasn't as quick.

She tried running in several directions, but they were all blocked.

After a chase.

The two were eventually caught.

The man in the white hat came up, panting.

Pointed at the camera in Gwendolyn Lewis's hand and said, "Don't cause trouble, hand over the camera and I'll let you go."

"This is our camera, why should we give it to you?"

Gwendolyn Lewis asked.

The man in the white hat nodded.

He said, "Not giving it? Fine, just wait then."

After finishing.

He pulled out his phone.

Dialed a number right in front of them.

Once the call went through.

He shouted into the phone, "Flathead Brother, Flathead Brother, there are two strangers at the site with a camera, don't know what they've been shooting, they refuse to hand it over."

Upon hearing the man in the white hat call for Flathead Brother.

Dirk Carter and Gwendolyn Lewis exchanged a look.

Unexpectedly it turned out to be this convenient.

It's unclear what was said on the phone.

After putting down the phone, the man in the white hat pointed at them and said, "Our Flathead Brother is on the way, if you know what's good, hand over the camera quickly, or you'll regret it once he arrives."

Of course, Gwendolyn Lewis wouldn't hand it over.

The two sides remained at an impasse.

After waiting for approximately seven to eight minutes.

A familiar figure appeared at the entrance.

It was Terrence Hall, whom they had a confrontation with just last night.

Two people were accompanying him, the same two guys who got drunk with him last night.

Seeing Terrence Hall enter.

The man in the white hat quickly went up to greet him.

He explained the situation in detail.

His expression seemed to be inviting praise from Terrence Hall, after all, he found the clue.

Terrence Hall's angry face indicated he was indeed angry.

But when the man in the white hat pointed out Dirk Carter and Gwendolyn Lewis to him, Terrence Hall was instantly shocked, rubbed his eyes in disbelief, and exclaimed, "Mayor Carter, Secretary Lewis, why is it you two?"

The man in the white hat was still full of pride.

Upon hearing Terrence Hall's address.

He instantly deflated.

Slap!

Terrence Hall turned around.

Slapped the man in the white hat on the face.

Sending the white hat on his head askew.

"You idiot, got no eyes, willing to stop anyone, really have a pig's brain."

After Terrence's scolding.

The man in the white hat didn't even dare to make a sound.

He hung his head and apologized gloomily.

Terrence Hall nodded as he walked over to Dirk Carter and said, "Mayor Carter, if you want to inspect the site, just give me a heads-up, you see, this almost caused a misunderstanding, come, come, come, Mayor Carter, let's go to the project department for some tea, I'll report the current project progress to you."

Dirk Carter, wanting to ask about the substandard materials face-to-face, said, "Mr. Hall, then lead the way."

"Indeed, indeed, let's bring these two leaders to the project office."

Terrence Hall was full of enthusiasm.

When Dirk Carter and Gwendolyn Lewis turned to leave.

He gestured.

One of the men next to him came over.

Terrence Hall whispered softly into his ear, "Notify our people to seal the entire site, also have others surround the project office, move all those non-compliant materials out within half an hour."

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