"Manager Zhang, if everyone in your community is like this, I really can't feel at ease buying a house here."

Gu Bai said calmly to Zhang Wenqiao.

Zhang Wenqiao had learned from Liu Ying that Gu Bai had placed two orders at once, with a total price nearing 20 million. Such a big customer, a villa community had only encountered one like this since it opened. If the deal fell through because of this incident, Zhang Wenqiao figured he would cry.

Moreover, Zhang Wenqiao knew Gu Bai's identity; once he moved in, it would be a celebrity effect, likely making the surrounding villas easier to sell.

"President Gu, rest assured, I will definitely report this matter to the group and cooperate with the police for serious handling. We won't let your sister suffer injustice in our community!"

Zhang Wenqiao's words couldn't help but make Liu Pei, standing nearby, furrow his brow.

You must know that Country Garden Group is among the top ten real estate groups in the country. Although as a salesperson, Zhang Wenqiao might humble himself a bit, he wouldn't stoop to this level. For a moment, Liu Pei couldn't help but start guessing Gu Bai's identity.

But before he could guess who Gu Bai was, several uniformed policemen got out of a nearby police car.

"Who called the police?"

The leading officer said as he walked into the crowd.

Zhang Wenqiao quickly stepped out and said, "It's me."

"Manager Zhang?"

As the sales manager of a high-end villa district, Zhang Wenqiao was quite well-known in the area, and several policemen instantly recognized him.

"Here's what happened..."

Without Gu Bai needing to speak, Zhang Wenqiao explained everything he knew to the police clearly and succinctly.

At this moment, Liu Pei also stepped forward.

"These are minor issues, really no need to call the police, but since they have been called, let's handle it officially. My driver was indeed in the wrong; we do not deny it.

But as you can see, Officer, my driver is also seriously injured. I suggest an injury assessment; it could very well constitute minor injury."

The officers turned and looked at the driver standing by, his face covered with blood, and couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their eyes. Just from the surface, he certainly looked badly beaten.

"Since we understand the situation, please come with us for a visit."

The lead officer exchanged a glance with Liu Pei, then said very formally.

Hearing the officer's words, Liu Pei couldn't help but give Gu Bai a slight smile. After so many years of doing business in Shuzhou, while not enormously rich, he had some connections.

Although the driver wasn't closely related to him, being publicly beaten in front of his own doorstep was a loss of face for him. If he didn't handle it, how would people view him in the future? That's why he wanted to get involved.

Gu Bai also noticed Liu Pei's smile but felt no emotional disturbance, even somewhat amused.

Zhu Hongye, the CEO of a publicly listed company worth billions, had been completely controlled by him. How could a local small businessman affect him?

The officers also noticed Gu Bai, who was wearing a mask. One frowned and said, "Sir, please show your ID and remove your mask."

Gu Bai gave the officer a calm glance, said nothing, and handed over his ID.

The officer looked at the ID photo and found it familiar. When he looked up, he saw Gu Bai removing his mask.

"Gu Bai?"

"Are you Gu Bai, Chairman Gu?"

"You know me?"

"Look what you're saying, the grand ceremony is a must-watch for those of us inside the system, how could we not recognize you? I knew Chairman Gu was from Anhui Province, but I didn't realize you were a fellow from Shuzhou."

"It's all the same, handle it as it should be handled."

Gu Bai gave a faint smile and then put the mask back on.

"Right, right! Let's go back to the station and handle it as it should be handled."

Standing off to the side, Liu Pei and the driver were frozen when they clearly saw Gu Bai's face.

Although they suspected Gu Bai had an unusual status, they didn't expect he had such a significant background!

Hundreds of billions in group assets, not to mention the official title of a young leader, what could a local small-fry boss like him compare with?

Instantly, Liu Pei's expression changed.

"Right, right, handle it as it should be handled!

I was just confused earlier, even thinking of shielding my driver. Fortunately, Chairman Gu's words awakened me—wrong is wrong, and if the police need my cooperation, I'm absolutely siding with the law!"

Hearing his boss's words, the driver looked dejected and trembled, remaining silent.

"Grandma, that uncle changes so fast, though he wasn't saying that earlier..."

Amidst the crowd, a child's puzzled voice echoed. Hearing this, Liu Pei couldn't help but blush momentarily, but his years in business had given him a thick skin. After an instant of awkwardness, he even managed a smile at the child.

...................

Two hours later, having obtained video evidence, the police had clarified everything.

Inside the police station, the officer who first recognized Gu Bai quietly pulled him aside to say, "Chairman Gu, this matter doesn't really count as extortion or blackmail, even if you hire the best lawyer to prosecute, there's no grounds for such charges.

Although it's a nasty affair, the worst punishment is only 15 days detention."

"Is that the most severe punishment?"

The officer nodded reluctantly.

"In fact, this is a rather mild case. The really serious extortion schemes are typically dealt with this way... you understand."

"Then so be it."

Suddenly, the officer hesitated and continued, "As for you, based on the actual situation, we determined it as excessive defense, but there's no malign influence. You'll need to face a simple civil penalty, a fine of 2000."

Gu Bai thought it was something else, and smiled, "No worries, just like before, handle it as it should be handled. I did go a bit overboard, and a fine is fine, as long as the compensation is within a reasonable range, I'm okay with it."

Hearing Gu Bai's words, the officer couldn't help but smile, "No wonder Chairman Gu is a young leader, your vision is indeed unparalleled."

Listening to the officer, Gu Bai gave a faint smile.

If standing here wasn't him, but an ordinary person, it might very well have been another scenario.

But Gu Bai wasn't a resentful youth, and couldn't be bothered to think too much. After signing with Xu Beibei, he was ready to leave.

On the other side, the driver who was detained for 15 days knew Gu Bai had dropped the charges, and thought he had softened, so he bowed deeply to him, thanking him repeatedly.

Gu Bai didn't even glance at him, and left directly with Xu Beibei.

After exiting the police station, Gu Bai spoke to Zhang Wenqiao, who had been present the entire time, "Please have all the paperwork for the house ready. After the New Year, I'll come to complete the handover."

Hearing Gu Bai's words, Zhang Wenqiao smiled gratefully.

Being by the police station this long paid off precisely for this, compared to a 20 million deal, a few hours are nothing.

"Chairman Gu, would you like me to give you a lift?"

Gu Bai glanced at Xu Beibei and shook his head.

"No need."

"Then alright, contact me if you need anything in the future."

With that, Gu Bai and Xu Beibei walked down the street, heading towards home.

After walking for more than ten minutes, Xu Beibei tugged at Gu Bai's coat and asked quietly, "Brother, do you think I shouldn't have intervened?"

Gu Bai turned to look into her eyes and gently asked, "Why do you think so?"

"If I hadn't seen it, there wouldn't have been so much trouble afterward."

Gu Bai paused in silence, then continued, "Actually, it's fair to think that way, not just you; I think so, too. Many people think that way.

But precisely because many have such thoughts, your kindness is even more remarkable.

In the future, if you encounter similar situations and choose to stand aside, I support you, and no one would think less of you for it. But if you choose to exhibit your kindness, I still support you."

Seeing Xu Beibei in silence, Gu Bai couldn't help tugging on her bun.

"When you asked me to spare that driver, didn't you make a choice then?

Some people are naturally kind and won't change because of outside forces."

"So what you need to do is hold onto your kindness, and your brother will have your back."

Gu Bai may not be kind, but he respects it. Having such a kind sister, all he could do was ensure she was never swayed by external influences.

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