Chapter 864 Persuasion
Wang Shouyi was so angry at Lin Hao's twisted logic that he pointed at Lin Hao for a long time before saying:
"Is that what I mean? Where did you get your nonsense from? It's easy to talk without any pain in the waist!"

"That's a nice thing to say, kid. Let's not even talk about the time and energy spent on such a small matter. If the bureau calls you again, you'll be responsible!"

Hearing this, Lin Hao smiled and said:

"My dear director, you are also an old comrade. Have you ever heard the saying of a great man, 'Strike the first blow, and prevent a hundred blows from coming!'"

The more you try to evade, the more trouble will come to you. Aren't these people spoiled by your policy of compromise?

"If Chief Cheng hadn't stopped me and I had handled Xia Jie's matter the way I did, do you think that woman would dare to use us as a punching bag?"

Wang Shouyi frowned, sighed and said:
"Xiao Lin, things are different now. This is the information age. The previous way of handling things is no longer suitable for the current situation!"

"Yes, it really can't be the same as before!" Lin Hao smiled, then changed the subject:

"When we deal with problems, we have to use different attitudes and methods for different people!"

"But the problem is that your way of smoothing things over with everyone is only a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution. It also has serious side effects. Just like now, anyone can control our police, regardless of whether they are right or wrong, and they can use complaints to force the police to compromise!"

"So, why not try my way of handling it? Next time the bureau calls you, just tell them that I'm responsible for this matter and I guarantee to handle it properly so as not to add any more burden to the bureau!"

Wang Shouyi pointed at Lin Hao in silence for a long time, and then he put his hand down and compromised in frustration:

"Okay then, as long as it can solve the problem, I'll do as you say!"

After persuading Wang Shouyi, Lin Hao took Xia Jie away. Ye Wei glanced at Wang Shouyi and then said goodbye as well.

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Not long after Lin Hao left, Cheng Hao came to report on Ms. Wu's matter. However, Wang Shouyi had just been persuaded by Lin Hao and didn't want to continue to intervene.

However, he thought that he didn't want Cheng Hao to make a wasted trip, and he also wanted to understand what was going on behind this.

"How did you find out?" Before Cheng Hao could speak, Wang Shouyi asked again:
"Also, I think that woman seems to be an educated person, why is she so unreasonable? She even targeted our institute!"

Thinking of what he had learned about Ms. Wu's experience, Cheng Hao sighed and said:
"Captain, I have inquired carefully. This Ms. Wu is having a hard time. She must be taking it out on us police officers!"

"Her husband is having an affair outside, and the couple is getting a divorce. The man hasn't come home for a long time."

"If you can't control the boy, you can't control the child. He will go crazy if you can't see him. He is not to be messed with in the community. He has fought with all the neighbors."

Wang Shouyi shook his head and said:

"That being said, there is some sympathy for her, and it's not all her fault."

Then the voice suddenly paused, but did not continue!

Seeing this, Cheng Hao asked curiously, "Director, what's wrong? You are so hesitant when speaking. This is not like your style."

Wang Shou thought of Lin Hao's words, so he shook his head and said:
"Originally I wanted to say that this woman is quite pitiful, and Xia Jie is a compassionate girl, so we can try to persuade Xia Jie to apologize from this aspect!"

Cheng Hao shook his head and said, "It's too difficult. Xia Jie looks weak, but her character is very tough. It's hard to say what the effect will be."

Wang Shou nodded and said somewhat disinterestedly:

"Not only that, I suddenly realized just now that maybe what Lin Hao said is right. Over the past few years, because of me, we have been too soft in dealing with problems and have paid too much attention to so-called complaints!"

The two looked at each other in silence, but Cheng Hao felt a little regretful. If he had not interfered with Lin Hao yesterday, perhaps this would not have happened.

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The next day at lunch time, in the police station cafeteria, the issue of Xia Jie being complained about had already spread like wildfire in the police station.

Everyone was queuing up for food and talking among themselves, staring at Xia Jie from time to time.

As interns, Li Dawei, Yang Shu and Zhao Jiwei were also discussing this matter.

Zhao Jiwei sneered: "Looking at the attitude of the institute, I'm afraid Xia Jie will be asked to apologize again. Sigh!"

Li Dawei also said indignantly: "I didn't do anything wrong, why should I apologize?"

Then he looked around and said, "She'll be here soon, so no one of us should stir up trouble!"

At this time, Xia Jie walked in with her head down, and Li Dawei called out, "Xia Jie, this way!"

Xia Jie came over: "What are you eating?"

Yang Shu said solemnly: "Xia Jie, we support you in your apology and stand by you."

Xia Jie said gratefully: "Thank you, don't worry, I have my principles, and Director Lin also supports me."

Xia Jie had just finished her meal when she was spotted by Lin Hao, who was also queuing for food. He then invited Xia Jie to eat with him and chat with her.

At this time, many police officers who were talking were looking at Xia Jie with strange eyes, but Xia Jie sat down as if nothing had happened.

Seeing this, Lin Hao asked, "Why, do you feel uncomfortable after hearing these people's discussions?"

Xia Jie didn't say anything, but when she saw Lin Hao's caring eyes, she felt quite touched and nodded slightly.

Lin Hao smiled, then stood up and said to the people who were eating in the cafeteria:
"Everyone, please be quiet. I'll say a few words. It won't take too long!"

As soon as Lin Hao finished speaking, everyone in the cafeteria fell silent and then looked at Lin Hao.

At this time Lin Hao said:
"I think everyone knows the whole story. Ms. Wu, who was looking for her child, slapped Xia Jie in the face and came to the station to demand an apology from her. She insisted that Xia Jie, who was following procedures, cursed her child and called around to complain. This has caused a lot of trouble for everyone!"

"And from what I've heard from everyone these past two days, it seems that Xia Jie is being stubborn and that apologizing won't cost her anything."

"You are asking for trouble by being so stubborn. You have also interfered with the investigation because of Ms. Wu's complaint. Right!"

Everyone was silent after hearing this. In fact, everyone knew the whole story, but understanding was one thing, because Xia Jie did not apologize, it did affect everyone's work and even affected the year-end assessment.

Lin Hao smiled and continued:
"But have you ever thought about this: if you were in the same situation, what attitude would you want your colleagues to have when dealing with you?"

"Don't say you won't encounter them. We are police officers, so we will encounter all kinds of people. What will you do then?"

"When the time comes, do you want everyone in the institute to stand by you and protect you, or throw you out and use you as a scapegoat to calm the situation?"

Chen Xincheng, who happened to be eating at the table next to him, looked at Xia Jie expressionlessly, and then said firmly:
"Xia Jie, don't take it personally. Who wouldn't find a stink bug while cracking melon seeds?"

Xia Jie took the lead in expressing gratitude: "Thank you, Officer Chen, I'm fine!"

The cafeteria was silent for a moment, and then everyone stepped forward silently. Some spoke to encourage Xia Jie, and some nodded~! ······
At the same time, Cheng Hao came to Wang Shouyi's office and said with a wry smile:

"Director, Ms. Wu is here, and this time there's new trouble!"

Wang Shouyi frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

Cheng Hao frowned and said, "Didn't I just go to Ms. Wu's neighborhood and learn about her situation?"

Wang Shou nodded, then asked, "And then?"

Cheng Hao said helplessly: "I don't know which gossipy woman told her about this."

"Plus, for some reason, some reports about her suddenly appeared on the Internet. Many of them were about exposing Ms. Wu's past. They were basically all black material, which was dug very deeply. They should all be true."

"Then Ms. Wu got really angry. She insisted that the police wanted to frame her. Now they are here again! They are making a scene in the police reception hall! This time I can't intervene, I have to ask you to intervene and ask for an explanation!"

Wang Shouyi also looked a little worried. He hadn't persuaded Xia Jie yet, but something unexpected happened again.

Suddenly he glanced at Cheng Hao and asked in a low voice, "Old Cheng, you said that the sudden report about Ms. Wu on the Internet is still black material."

Cheng Hao said: "Yes, many of our local self-media are reposting it!"

Wang Shouyi asked curiously, "Old Cheng, you didn't leak it to the media reporters on purpose to save Xia Jie!"

Cheng Hao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Director, although I also want to rescue Xia Jie, it's really not me."

"According to the information I just searched online, there were actually some self-media outlets that started reporting articles about Ms. Wu yesterday. They have nothing to do with me!"

"I think the noise we made looking for the child was too loud. The whole neighborhood was alarmed and there was a lot of commotion!"

"By the way, the first to release this news was our local TV station, and then some gossip and livelihood self-media followed up with the report!"

"And the report was not biased towards us. It just said that this happened. Although they reported it in great detail, I think that they mainly dig up news in this area, so it is normal for them to publish such news. It should be an accidental incident!"

“No, no, no!” Wang Shouyi waved his hands and said firmly: “It’s definitely not a coincidence!”

Thinking of Lin Hao's promise yesterday, Wang Shouyi realized something in his heart, and then said with a smile:

"Perhaps this is a good thing for us, as it can relieve the pressure on us. But Ms. Wu will definitely make a scene soon!"

"Who said it wasn't true!" Cheng Hao said with some emotion: "In fact, I shouldn't have stopped Lin Hao yesterday~!"

Wang Shouyi waved his hand, interrupting Cheng Hao's words, then shook his head and said:
"Let's go and comfort Ms. Wu first!"

Hearing this, Cheng Hao asked curiously, "Didn't you say that you had handed it over to Lin Hao? Why don't you let him handle this matter?"

"The time has not come yet!" Wang Shouyi shook his head, and then said: "Besides, some things will be difficult to say if Lin Hao is called!"

As soon as the two men walked into the police reception room, Ms. Wu immediately became interested when she saw them.

At this time, Ms. Wu said angrily:
"Have I violated the law? Have I committed a crime? I asked you to apologize, why didn't you apologize? You were making up dirt on me behind my back. What right do you have to investigate me? What are you thinking?"

Cheng Hao coughed and introduced, "Ms. Wu, this is our Director Wang!"

Ms. Wu said angrily: "Don't even mention the director, even if you are the director, I haven't broken any law, what can you do to me?"

Wang Shouyi smiled kindly:

"Ms. Wu, this is where the police are received. There are people coming and going, many of whom are doing business. It's not good to make loud noises. How about we talk somewhere else?"

Ms. Wu looked disdainful and said with a look that showed she had seen through your thoughts:

"No, we're not going anywhere today. We're staying here. Explain yourself clearly to me. Are you afraid that the public will see your true faces?"

Wang Shouyi stroked his forehead and said helplessly:
"Ms. Wu, we know you didn't break the law, but you made a scene in a public place and affected other people's business, which is considered obstruction of public service!"

"If we have anything to say, let's find a quiet place and talk it out. If you have any requests, you can also tell us. We will do our best to meet your needs!"

However, Ms. Wu still refused to give in and said firmly: "I'm not going anywhere today. I'm talking right here!"

Wang Shouyi racked his brains and said, "Ms. Wu, relationships between people are mutual. We need to understand each other's difficulties."

"Let me put it another way. If you are a doctor and a medical dispute occurs, and the patient runs to the doctor's office and makes a scene, do you think that is right?"

Dr. Wu has encountered a lot of medical disputes. When he thinks about the unreasonable patients and their families he encounters on a daily basis, he realizes that he is now playing the role he once hated the most.

Ms. Wu hesitated for a moment before compromising:

"Okay, let's go. You decide where to talk. It doesn't matter where we go. I'm not afraid of you anyway!"

Cheng Hao quickly said: "I didn't say you were afraid of us. We are all reasonable people!"

As they spoke, the group came to the meeting room of the police station.

As soon as she sat down, Ms. Wu thought of something and immediately asked:
"Is it you? Is it you who investigated me, made up some dirt on me, and posted my family affairs online?"

Cheng Hao quickly explained: "Ms. Wu, I have already told you that this is absolutely not the case. I will say it again, no one is investigating you, and no one wants to collect any dirt on you!"

"If it's not you, then who else could it be?" Doctor Wu said with disbelief:

"I had a dispute with the female police officer from your police station these past two days. If you didn't hold a grudge against me and wanted to take revenge on me, then why did you go to the community to inquire?"

"Tell me, if it wasn't for revenge, why did you go to our community to find out this morning? I haven't violated any laws, committed any crimes, stolen anything, or robbed anyone. I'm a good citizen who abides by the law. Why did you go to our community to find out?"

"Isn't it because I reported you and you hold a grudge against me that you want to retaliate against me in this way? I tell you, don't even think about it!"

After listening to Ms. Wu's complaints for a while, Cheng Hao took a deep breath and said:
"Ms. Wu, I have explained several times that it is really not us. As a police station, we do not need to take such retaliatory measures!"

Ms. Wu asked back: "I have offended you, if not you, then who else?"

Cheng Hao shook his head and advised, "Ms. Wu, please think about it carefully. I just went to your community this morning to inquire about the situation. I also read the reports about you on the Internet. Most of them were published yesterday!"

As he spoke, he opened his mobile phone and showed Ms. Wu the time when the video and article were published.

(End of this chapter)