Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 569 Mediation Part 2 (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"How about we name a price first?"

Jia Wanlin's mother finally found a chance to speak and quickly stood up.

"what?"

Everyone in the mediation room was stunned for a moment, seemingly not having heard what the woman was saying.

The Chen Dayu family couldn't believe that this person was so arrogant. Upon hearing this, they widened their eyes and looked at Jia Wanlin's mother in surprise.

"I mean, name your price!"

Jia Wanlin's mother showed no shame whatsoever, waving her hand and continuing, "To be honest, it's just a trivial matter, a matter of saving face. What's the big deal? There's no need to clarify it, right? Yes! My daughter did it, and she was wrong! But why make such a fuss? She's just an innocent child who made a mistake. Is it meaningful for you adults to be so petty? Oh, your daughter was wronged? My daughter was even taken to the police station and was frightened! If she gets sick from the fright, won't you be responsible? Right? Why bother? Wouldn't it be better if we all just let this go? I'll pay you whatever you want."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dayu's face instantly turned bright red; he was furious.

He never expected that the perpetrator's family would be so arrogant even in front of the police, and even say such unreasonable things.

What do you mean by "there is no need to clarify the truth"?
What do you mean by "a trivial matter"? What do you mean by "your daughter was so frightened she became ill"?
Who caused this?
Who made the mistake?

How can someone do something wrong and then turn around and blame others?
"I don't want your filthy money!"

Chen Dayu refused Jia Wanlin's mother's condescending charity without hesitation.

His face flushed with anger as he glared at the arrogant woman and said, "I just want justice! Your child bullied my daughter and then framed my whole family! Do you think this kind of thing can be settled with a little money? Let me tell you, this isn't over! If you don't give me a satisfactory explanation today, I'll fight you to the bitter end! I want to see if you can really bully others just because you have money! You think you can? Go ahead and have someone kill me!"

"Hey! Comrade, you can't say things like that!"

Hu Lijun waved his hand to stop Chen Dayu from speaking so recklessly.

Looking back at Jia Wanlin's parents, Hu Lijun said sternly, "The police station is a place that follows rules and the law! Madam, please don't provoke me, okay? If this is your attitude, then we can only handle things officially. Whether it's mediation or me discussing it with you privately right now, it's all for the sake of both of your reputations and your child's future! If you really don't want to accept mediation, then we can proceed according to the law. Those who should be detained will be detained, and those who should be fined will be fined. Of course, written apologies and apologies in newspapers and online are also mandatory. So you'd better think carefully about whether you want to continue with this attitude, so I don't waste my time."

At this point, Hu Lijun couldn't help but smile.

"As for your daughter being frightened, you can find a lawyer or professional to file a complaint against us and the police station for their mistakes. But now... if you continue to cause trouble, then I will have to deal with your obstruction of law enforcement first."

Jia Wanlin's mother's lips twitched slightly. She glanced at Hu Lijun, then at the angry Chen Dayu across from her. She muttered something and leaned back in her chair.

"I...I'm trying to have a proper talk, aren't I?"

"Don't worry, I'm here!"

Jia Wanlin's father patted his wife's hand in a low voice, but everyone in the mediation room could hear him.

Hu Lijun pretended not to hear.

In all his years as a community police officer, he's encountered more bizarre people than ghosts.

What's so difficult about those who throw money around and disregard the police and the law? The truly troublesome ones are the unruly scoundrels and those who, after a hard-won resolution, immediately renege on their promises without a second thought. The easiest to deal with are those who resort to violence, because even the most volatile and skilled fighters will only end up in jail for a while. But then there's the most difficult situation: the perpetrator bribing the victim to join them in opposing the police, treating them as adversaries and resorting to insults and reports. These victims are the most shameless and the police dislike the most; they practically treat all the police's hard work and efforts as worthless.

And now...

Hu Lijun looked at Hao Junwen's father.

This man is a smart man. Although he has a troublesome son, he is undoubtedly the key to successfully resolving this mediation.

"Hehe... Everyone, please keep quiet!"

Hao Junwen's father stood up, chuckling, and said, "Arguing won't solve anything. When a child makes a mistake, it's our responsibility as parents to apologize. You're Chen's father, right? Please calm down and listen to me, okay? I will definitely apologize to you properly. As for the compensation, we'll discuss it properly, following the police officer's advice. Regarding restoring your reputation, I will do everything in my power to cooperate with the police to help you recover! I'll do whatever the police officer says! Even if it means holding up a sign on the street, I will find a way to clear your name! I'll do anything as long as you forgive my son!"

"Hehe... No need to hold up signs! We should try to keep this quiet; it's not good for anyone if we let it escalate further."

Hu Lijun chuckled and gestured for him to sit down, then turned to Chen Dayu and said, "In short, regarding restoring his reputation, please trust the police and also trust that the people have discerning eyes. Being slandered isn't important; everyone gets talked about, right? Once things are clear and the truth is revealed, outsiders will understand and stop spreading rumors. Of course, there will inevitably be some gossips, and there's really nothing we can do about that. We can only say that what's done is done, so let's look forward, okay?"

Hu Lijun paused for a moment, then sincerely said to Chen Dayu, "The most important thing is still for the child. Constantly dwelling on this matter will only make the child hold onto it and become unable to let go. Do a good job of clarifying the situation, and let bygones be bygones. Of course, you can rest assured that you will receive compensation for the reputational damage; it is what you deserve. Don't be embarrassed about this; it can be considered compensation for the grievances you and your child have suffered."

Speaking the facts, reasoning, and discussing compensation, Hu Lijun's calm demeanor gradually eased Chen Dayu's expression.

He knew, of course, that even if the rumors were clarified, it wouldn't be something everyone would put aside overnight. The incident had already happened, and being gossiped about was unavoidable.

Whether or not the matter is pursued further, this is an undeniable fact. The police cannot turn back time; for their own family members, the focus should not be on those unscrupulous individuals, but rather on what kind of mediation outcome they can accept.

To simply say that the matter is over and done with is the act of a saint!

We can talk about money directly...

Chen Dayu's lips twitched, unsure how to begin.

Although he has a bad temper, he is actually an honest person who doesn't like to cause trouble. Even when an honest person is angry or furious, he will keep it to himself and doesn't want to make things too ugly in front of outsiders.

"Then... let's do as you say, officer."

Chen Dayu glanced at his daughter nestled in his wife's arms, hesitated, and then nodded.

So Hu Lijun took the initiative to speak on behalf of Chen Dayu, and turned to Hao Junwen's father to discuss the way to apologize, clarify the details, and the amount of compensation.

Hao Junwen's father had no objections to any of Hu Lijun's requests, simply nodding and assuring him that he would fulfill them all. He knew very well that he was actually the one in the most trouble at this moment; as his son's guardian, he bore a great deal of responsibility. Although his son was a minor and wouldn't go to jail, he, as the father, could still be held administratively detained for his supervisory duties! And if detention happened, who could guarantee what would happen to the company...?

Thinking he might lose his job, he glared at his son fiercely before continuing to apologize to Chen Dayu with a forced smile.

You can't hit someone who's smiling. Chen Dayu has a bad temper but an honest personality, so he could only obediently accept the other party's choice, feeling both unwilling and understanding.

'Snapped! '

Then Hao Junwen's father slapped his son on the back of the head, telling him to get up and apologize to Chen Dayu and his wife and Chen Dan.

"sorry!"

Knowing he had caused trouble, Hao Junwen was unusually obedient at this moment, and he apologized obediently without daring to have any more ulterior motives.

He was truly feeling wronged and scared at this moment. He never expected that following Jia Wanlin's instructions to do a small thing would cause such a big mess.

He thought Jia Wanlin just intended to speak ill of Chen Dan among her classmates, isolate her, and not play with her—things that are quite common among students! But he never expected Jia Wanlin to make such a big fuss and even get herself into the hands of the police.

God knows he was almost scared to death when he was first taken to the police station.

"I'm sorry, Chen Dan! I was wrong!"

With a deep bow, Hao Junwen's head almost hit the table. It is said that men do not easily shed tears, but Hao Junwen was crying his heart out at this moment.

His mother couldn't help but try to pull her son aside to comfort him, but Hao Junwen's father grabbed her hard. "You're definitely out of work, and you'll have to apologize to everyone! You're still feeling sorry for him now? If you don't teach him a lesson, who knows what other losses he'll suffer in the future!"

"I……"

Hao Junwen's mother looked up blankly, only then realizing that in addition to apologizing and paying compensation, her family also faced the same troublesome problem of losing their jobs and being disgraced.

Hao Junwen cried even harder.

"Alright! Alright! The child doesn't know any better, he's been taught a lesson. I accept the apology, but please don't hit him anymore."

Seeing that Hao Junwen's father was about to take action again, Chen Dayu softened and spoke up.

"Sorry, bro!"

Hao Junwen's father stood up awkwardly and extended his hand to Chen Dayu.

The two shook hands briefly, then chuckled twice and sat down again.

"Alright! We'll talk about compensation and other responsibilities later. Since you've accepted the apology, let's leave it at that for now. Mr. Jia Wanlin, what's your opinion? Winning forgiveness isn't just about Hao Junwen's family."

Hu Lijun turned to look at Jia Wanlin's family, especially the girl who caused the accident who had been hiding behind Jia Wanlin's mother without raising her head or making a sound.

"I...I...I apologize!"

Seeing the relieved look on Hao Junwen's father's face, Jia Wanlin's father finally gave in.

People are afraid of comparison!
If the family next door escapes punishment without any consequences, but his own family is treated differently while his daughter faces being dealt with, he would have no choice but to surrender quickly, no matter how unwilling he is.

To his astonishment, Chen Dayu turned his head away and ignored him, as if he hadn't heard him at all.

Chen Dan's mother glared angrily at the family, seemingly unwilling to accept the apology. Or perhaps, the Chen family's anger towards the culprit wasn't so easily appeased.

This……

It all depends on his specific actions and sincerity.

Jia Wanlin's father was very panicked. His troublesome wife was glaring angrily at him from across the street, and even said things like "Don't be afraid! What's the big deal!" to their daughter. He then tied her to a rack.

This is... I really want a divorce!
……

Meanwhile, Lin Ge remained curiously in Li Yiduo's office.

The colleagues who had originally filled the entire office gradually left, each with their own tasks. Only Li Yiduo, who was operating the computer, Zheng Mingxing, Lin Ge, and Yuan Meijuan remained in the office.

Yuan Meijuan was originally planning to leave, but Zheng Mingxing stopped her.

After signaling Yuan Meijuan to stay, Zheng Mingxing didn't say a word to her, but just quietly watched Li Yiduo busy himself.

This took more than two hours, and finally, after searching websites and various short video platforms, forums, and online communities, information about Chen Dan's family's house being opened was basically no longer available.

While many people will undoubtedly continue to discuss this matter and even criticize the Chen family, the absence of online platforms will prevent the rumors from spreading further and causing widespread outcry. Perhaps some people will bring it up again at some point, but people's attention spans are limited, and topics without immediate relevance are quickly forgotten and shifted. Once the police release the truth, the insulting remarks will remain merely the words of the unscrupulous.

And this... is the limit of what the police can do. Expecting everyone to stop mentioning it and for everyone to accept the truth is impossible.

At this point, these are the bitter realities and losses that the Chen family must bear, and they can only find some solace and comfort through apologies and compensation in reality.

"It's hard to say!"

Li Yiduo shook his head, then turned to Zheng Mingxing and said, "Short video production takes time, and it's hard to say whether unscrupulous self-media will use this as a hot topic. Although I've contacted major short video platforms, to be honest, whether it will be effective depends on the actual situation. Short video platforms make money from hot topics and traffic, and whether they will actively stop it is also unknown. If it really spreads again, they may only need to do a superficial job, such as banning some accounts spreading rumors, to appease us. This is something that our police station alone cannot solve; it requires coordination with higher-level police agencies."

"But the country is so big, and there are so many people on the internet. Similar things happen every moment! No matter how many national cyber police there are, it is impossible to manage all of these things."

Zheng Mingxing shook his head regretfully.

For some unknown reason, Yuan Meijuan secretly clenched her fist.

"Therefore, the state still needs to step in and strictly deal with cyber violence and the spread of harmful information through legislation! To be honest, previous internet cleanup campaigns were just simple crackdowns on pornography and political rumors, which I think is not enough. In terms of the number, identity, and age of netizens, gossip is what everyone is happy to pay attention to! Whether this gossip is true or false is not important, as long as it satisfies netizens' need for criticism."

Li Yiduo made a couple more adjustments to the computer, then turned back to Zheng Mingxing, saying, "This aspect must be taken seriously and controlled. If netizens are not required to take responsibility for their words, then perhaps even worse things will happen in the future."

"It's no use telling me this kind of thing! We can't even manage our own little corner of the world, how can we be qualified to manage such a huge online world?"

Zheng Mingxing shook his head with a wry smile.

"That's why I say we need legislation! Cybercrime should be punished the same as real-world crimes in order to effectively control the emergence and development of online violence and cyberbullying."

Li Yiduo curled his lip as if it were perfectly natural.

"Alright! I'm going to a meeting in the city next Tuesday, so I'll mention your suggestion while I'm there. Cyberbullying must be addressed; the problems it causes are no less complex than real-world cases."

Zheng Mingxing nodded and smiled in response.

"Look at you, so capable! If I didn't know, I'd think you were some municipal party committee official, making proposals at a meeting..."

Lin Ge curled his lip, not believing that Zheng Mingxing alone could solve this kind of online chaos. To truly solve cyberbullying, one or two cyber police officers wouldn't be enough; in fact, even more wouldn't be sufficient.

In his view, the only way to completely avoid this is to improve the quality of netizens and make them immune to cyberbullying.

In other words, the more you see, the better you become at distinguishing between real and fake, and the better you know how to handle similar unboxing incidents. Take himself, for example… he's often photographed and filmed by passersby, so he's used to it, hasn't he?

Only when netizens become accustomed to and ignore these unboxing behaviors, or reflexively express doubts upon encountering similar events, and their personal attitudes do not follow those of the dominant figures, will this kind of cyberbullying stop expanding and spreading.

"Mimi's gone, don't disturb Li Yiduo's work!"

Nothing unexpected happened on Li Yiduo's side. Zheng Mingxing ignored Lin Ge's disdainful look, patted him on the head, and then led Yuan Meijuan out of the office.

Yuan Meijuan didn't know why Zheng Mingxing wanted to see her, or perhaps she had some guesses, but in the end she didn't dare to refuse.

So Zheng Mingxing led the person and the cat to his office, poured Yuan Meijuan a cup of tea, then gestured for Lin Ge to stay put to the side before sitting down opposite Yuan Meijuan.

He watched Yuan Meijuan quietly, and seeing that the girl was becoming more and more embarrassed and conflicted, he simply turned his head away with an awkward expression.

"Hehe... Don't be nervous."

Zheng Mingxing waved his hand, then smiled and said, "In principle, I shouldn't pry into your affairs. But as your instructor, I should still show concern. Seeing what happened today, I sense that you seem somewhat affected! What are you thinking? Can you tell me?"

(End of this chapter)