"Lin Chuan, don't be reckless," Zhang Wenhui hurriedly advised.

"Captain Zhang, it seems to me like you're the ones being reckless," Lin Chuan said in a calm manner, lighting a cigarette.

Although Zhang Wenhui had learned about the situation on the ground during the drive, the complex reality involving multiple parties left him unsure how to proceed. All he could do was advise, "Lin Chuan, sometimes stepping back opens up broader horizons, enduring for a moment can lead to peace."

"Don't think about demolishing before reaching an agreement with the workers of Changlin Factory," Lin Chuan glanced at Zhang Wenhui.

"What do you mean no agreement has been reached?" Zhang Wenhui was startled and said, "As far as I know, half of the people have already signed and fingerprinted at the community committee."

"Nonsense." Zhou Kai angrily retorted.

At this moment, Aunt Zhou hurried over and said, "Indeed, half of them have fingerprinted and signed."

Lin Chuan turned his head to look at the crowd of onlookers, many hanging their heads as if acknowledging the truth. A sorrowful smile crossed Lin Chuan's face. Initially, Liu Jianjun and the developers had used some tricks. Now, look at them, hastily signing contracts, pocketing the compensation money as if afraid they wouldn't really get it, leaving another group to endure the hardships.

"So what?" Lin Chuan said with a dismissive laugh, "They can destroy their houses if they dare, but as for ours, pfft, the current contract won't get rid of us that easily."

Zhang Wenhui smiled faintly, "Lin Chuan, why don't you cooperate a bit with the government's work."

"Only if we're willing," Lin Chuan laughed coldly.

Zhang Wenhui was at a loss for words and after a moment of silence, he said, "Lin Chuan, calm down, sit down and talk it out properly with them. Don't be so impulsive; it won't end well for you or them. You should understand that."

"Anyway, I am a nail house, and I won't let it happen," Lin Chuan took a drag from his cigarette, adding, "And I won't bow down."

The situation remained tense. Right then, Captain Dai's phone rang and seeing the caller ID, it was his own superior.

On the phone, the director advised him not to escalate the situation as there were some people from the Provincial Committee coming down for a covert visit soon. If the matter blew up, it might bring adverse impacts. The director also instructed Captain Dai to withdraw immediately as there would be a better solution to this issue.

Although Captain Dai was confused, he had no choice but to comply with the orders.

"Alright," Captain Dai put away his phone and said, "Let's all discuss this calmly. Think it over for the next couple of months, consider everything, and if you have any concerns, bring them up and let's resolve them through discussions."

After speaking, Captain Dai and his team left.

Chen Jianjun: "How come you're not pursuing the person that hurt you, Captain Dai?"

"Ah, brother, there's nothing I can do, we can't do a forced demolition, can we? Someone from above called and asked me to pull out," Captain Dai hastily led his team away.

At that moment, Chen Jianjun's phone also rang.

"Ah, Deputy Director Li?" Chen Jianjun was startled.

"You took so many people out?" Li Jiangping cursed: "Get the hell back here now and write a self-criticism report for me. Was this a matter you should have gotten involved in? Didn't you consider the consequences?"

Snap...

The call ended and Chen Jianjun was completely dumbfounded. He never expected to be scolded like a dog by Li Jiangping for a routine police call. Breaking out in a cold sweat, though unsure of what exactly happened, he could foresee that this effect was a result of the interplay among higher-ups.

After everyone left, Lin Chuan started the jeep and let Song Xiaojia out.

"You saw it all," Lin Chuan said, cigarette in his mouth.

Doing bad things doesn't necessarily mean one is a bad person; doing good things doesn't necessarily mean one is a good person.

From Song Xiaojia's perspective, Lin Chuan assaulting a public officer was definitely a bad act, a wicked deed. However, he was protecting a group of people from the lower social strata, the interests of poor folks. Helping them gain a bit more, thus providing them with security.

This time, the demolition office was quite rational and not excessive, and everyone was negotiating. But she felt that Lin Chuan was truly compassionate and loyal, always standing in the forefront of matters.

"Lin Chuan, I'm sorry." Song Xiaojia's eyes brimmed with tears.

"What's wrong?" Lin Chuan leaned on the car, smiled, and said, "Officer Song suddenly having a conscience? Or is it because you've been wronged?"

"No." Song Xiaojia shook her head and said, "I just want to say sorry to you, sorry for what I've done in the past."

"Forget it, it's all in the past." Lin Chuan smiled and said, "I know you're a good cop, and a good girl. You have always wanted to fulfill the oath you swore when you joined the police force, so I don't blame you."

"Did Captain Dai tell you?" Song Xiaojia asked.

"Yes, he told me." Lin Chuan nodded: "He told me when I was in the hospital after the explosion at Avant Chemical Plant."

"At the police station, he really is a good cop." Song Xiaojia smiled and said, "He told me, doing bad things doesn't necessarily mean one is a bad person, doing good things doesn't necessarily mean one is a good person. Today, I finally understand this phrase."

"It's good that you understand." Lin Chuan smiled.

.........

Huai Mountain South Road Police Station.

In Director Li Jiangping's office, Director Zhang from the City Management Bureau was having tea with Li Jiangping. Li Jiangping heard that the demolition office staff were stalling with local residents at the site and immediately sensed trouble brewing. Then, Chen Jianjun even brought police officers there. This really caught Li Jiangping off guard. After all, this matter involved Lin Chuan, who held compromising photos of him. If these photos were leaked, he would be doomed.

Just as Li Jiangping was agonizing over it, he received a call from Tang Yumeng, urging him to control the situation at all costs and to not escalate the matter.

Director Zhang from the City Management Bureau also received a call from Tang Yumeng, insisting that he recall the demolition team and contain the situation, prompting him to drive to the police station immediately and call Captain Dai to pull back right away.

"Ah, look at this mess," Director Zhang said awkwardly: "Director Li, I really owe you one this time."

"Don't mention it." Li Jiangping waved his hand and said, "We're all family here."

"Yes, yes, yes." Director Zhang hastily nodded.

.........

The situation was finally under control.

During the confusion between the two sides, Liu Jianjun, the scoundrel, managed to bring in two cranes secretly to the back of the factory. Then he sent people to sneak into the factory, dismantle parts of the roof, and wrap a machine with steel ropes, preparing to hoist it away. Liu Jianjun was cunning, having received early news of the demolition, so he had made arrangements with the cranes, which were on standby in the community. Today, almost everyone from the factory was gathered at the parade ground, with a large stage blocking the factory entrance, making it hard for the cranes to be spotted.

"How is it going?" Liu Jianjun asked in a rush.

"Almost done, almost done." A worker inside nodded, saying, "Don't rush, this thing is heavy, we need to be safe."

Liu Jianjun urged, "Your efficiency is too low, we need to hurry up."

"Okay, lifting it now," the worker quickly agreed.

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