"That works too. In any case, it’s County Magistrate Bai who’ll be having a rough time; it’s not like we’re to blame for this."
Qu Yiheng shrugged with indifference. "Even if we take the local authorities to court and somehow win, if they decide to go back on their word, there’s not much we can do, is there?"
Hou Yong nodded. In this day and age, local officials reneging on their promises wasn't exactly a rarity. For instance, even after they had a falling out with County Magistrate Bai, he might not go so far as to burn every bridge; but if some foreign investor took a liking to this land, the property would likely be signed over without a second thought, and they wouldn't even be given the courtesy of a heads-up.
Chapter 231