Gao Chuang's face was extremely grim, as he knew very well that he would find it difficult to bear the consequences of this matter.
Despite being one of the few officials with a stable position in the township government now, any significant mistakes in major decisions would undoubtedly tarnish his record.
However, even so, he had no intention of covering it up.
Because this matter simply couldn't be covered up.
Even if Boss Yang was defrauding them, it would only be a short-term affair. Once the loan came through, he would disappear completely.
It would be only a few months at most before he would either be transferred or shift the blame to others.
"You scoundrels! You dare to cheat even the township government? Are you tired of living?"
In his furious rage, Gao Chuang was losing his composure.
If he had been angry at Yu Zhou's previous obstruction, he was now filled with gratitude towards this young man.
If Yu Zhou hadn't pointed this out, the losses might have been far greater later on.
What kind of institution is a credit cooperative? If widespread bad debts occurred, not only he himself, but perhaps everyone in Dushan Town, from the mayor down, would be in trouble.
At that point, even if he wanted to shift blame or use connections, it would be impossible.
Fortunately, although the situation was dire, it hadn't reached a point of no return.
As long as these scammers were brought to justice, it would be considered a meritorious service despite their wrongdoing.
"Thank you, Comrade Yu. Without you, the entire Dushan Town would likely be held jointly responsible later."
"You people, now come back with me and explain everything properly. Don't think that the people of Dushan Town are so easily fooled."
At this moment, Gao Chuang was too angry to even bother questioning these scammers.
The situation was clear: they couldn't produce the necessary qualifications, and even their identities might be fake.
While such things were just beginning to emerge in this era, they were not uncommon.
If Gao Chuang lacked this much discernment, he wouldn't have reached his current position at his age.
"We... we?"
The fake bosses, who had clearly lost their composure, no longer had the courage to struggle.
They were not professional con artists, as these investment scams were only just starting to surface in this era.
Most scammers were just trying to take advantage of the confusion and loopholes.
Under these circumstances, it was unbelievable that these people had strong psychological fortitude. Once exposed, they could only passively accept their fate.
Indeed, upon seeing the expressions on the faces of these few bosses, Gao Chuang's belief in Yu Zhou's words only deepened.
Truthfully, the scam was not very sophisticated and even riddled with loopholes.
Under these circumstances, anyone with a modicum of sense, not blinded by the allure of investment, would find it difficult to miss the problems.
Naturally, Gao Chuang now pulled Yu Zhou aside to express his sincere gratitude.
"I merely did what a resident of Dushan Town should do."
Yu Zhou was not being modest at this moment, as he understood clearly that as long as his parents and family were still in Dushan Town, it was best not to antagonize the township government.
This Gao Chuang, perhaps initially looked down on him, but he indeed possessed resources that Yu Zhou lacked.
If he wanted his parents and the Yu family to develop well in Dushan Town, this relationship had to be nurtured.
As someone who had lived two lives, both as a businessman, Yu Zhou knew very well the benefits of maintaining good relationships with these people.
This was not speculation or a plot twist from a novel.
"That's true. However, I still have one thing I don't quite understand."
"How did you, Comrade Yu, know that establishing a factory requires qualifications and capital verification certificates?"
The few scammers had now been brought under control.
For small-time scammers like these, once their identities were exposed, officials like Gao Chuang wouldn't pay much attention to them.
Therefore, after instructing people to control these scammers, he lost interest in them.
Instead, Yu Zhou's performance began to pique Gao Chuang's interest.
People with such insight were not common in this era, especially in Dushan Town.
"Da Zhou is a well-known big boss in our area."
"I heard he earned tens of thousands not long ago and is now participating in factory reforms at the industrial park."
Upon hearing this praise for Yu Zhou, some members of the Yu family proudly began to introduce him.
Yes, Yu Zhou's involvement in the reforms at the industrial park had indeed spread throughout the Yu family, if not entirely, then at least mostly.
After all, in this era, it was impossible to keep secrets about who was making money and who was a big boss.
Moreover, no matter how Yu Zhou acted, he couldn't conceal his achievements.
Therefore, while the entire Dushan Town might not know much about his affairs, the Yu family members were all well aware.
As soon as this was mentioned, Gao Chuang was taken aback.
No wonder he possessed such insight; he was even involved in the reforms at the industrial park, making him a big boss indeed!
In an instant, his gaze towards Yu Zhou began to change.
The economy was now rapidly developing, and in any region, all matters were centered around economic development.
In such circumstances, many things were even less important than bosses with capital.
And while others might not know, Gao Chuang certainly did.
Which boss involved in the reforms at the industrial park did not have a strong background and possess immense influence?
Such a person was completely incomparable to those scammers, one in heaven and the other on earth.
It was truly like Li Gui encountering Li Kui; the person before him was the genuine article, the real divine being.
"So, you're Boss Yu! I wonder what kind of factory's reforms you're involved in at the industrial park?"
"I truly did not recognize a divine being when I saw one."
As expected, Gao Chuang's enthusiasm immediately increased.
Not to mention that such big bosses were extremely wealthy; if he could persuade them to invest, it would be a significant achievement.
Even if it didn't work out, befriending such a person would be nothing but beneficial for Gao Chuang.
At this moment, Gao Chuang clearly understood his position.
Naturally, he also understood the weight and influence of the bosses involved in the industrial park reforms.