Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 190 Advise me to be magnanimous? How could I, Zhang Xiaoxue, forget righteousness for petty

Jingzhou International Airport.

A sudden jolt and vibration followed.

The plane slowed down and taxied with a roar.

Awakened by the noise, Zhang Xiaoxue took off her eye mask and hurriedly peeked out the porthole.

"How come it feels like I just fell asleep and we've already arrived in Jingzhou?"

I saw the person next to me take out their phone, turn it on, and make a call.

Zhang Xiaoxue also quickly took her phone out of her bag.

After turning on the computer, I wanted to tell Zhao Ruilong that the plane had landed.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I turned on my computer, I received a text message from Director Xu of the channel.

"Xiaoxue needs to see me urgently, please call back immediately."

"What's going on? Could something urgent happen to our Culture and Tourism Channel?"

Zhang Xiaoxue was somewhat puzzled.

But being a responsible worker, she immediately called Director Xu back.

The call was quickly connected.

It seems that Director Xu really has something urgent to attend to and is waiting for me to call back.

"Xiaoxue, where are you? I couldn't get through to your phone before."

"I'm going out to visit a friend. Director, is there anything urgent that you need me to handle?"

"I heard that you drove a friend to the airport last night and got into a fight with someone on the way, and your car window was smashed, right?"

Zhang Xiaoxue instantly became alert.

I haven't talked about this with anyone.

Besides, it's not a good thing, so parents are unlikely to actively promote it.

Those involved in the investigation would certainly not dare to easily reveal their identity information.

Before setting off, Han Changyu called himself, trying to offer a huge sum of compensation to win his cousin's forgiveness.

He had to pull strings and ask someone to check his vehicle registration information to get his phone number.

So……

How did Director Xu find out?

However, since they've already asked, I can't just deny it outright.

"Yes, that's true. The police are already investigating it. How did you find out?"

Director Xu said with a smile, "Han Changfeng, who impulsively smashed your car in a moment of anger, is my old classmate's cousin."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoxue immediately understood.

The "urgent matter" that Director Xu mentioned was not actually any work to be done.

Instead, he wanted to act as a peacemaker and persuade himself to forgive Han Changfeng.

"Oh, what then?"

Director Xu said, "That brat smashed your car. It was his fault. He was too impulsive, too reckless, and too outrageous. If we don't teach him a lesson, he won't learn his lesson."

"But then again, nobody's perfect. You're young too, so you can understand that young people are prone to making foolish mistakes when they act impulsively, but their nature isn't inherently bad..."

I'm coming!

Zhang Xiaoxue knew.

For some inexplicable reason, Director Xu suddenly called me on the weekend.

If we don't talk about work and only talk about what happened last night, I'll inevitably have to act as a peacemaker.

So naturally, she would stand on the moral high ground and launch into a long, rambling lecture.

After criticizing Han Changfeng, one should then preach a long string of principles to oneself.

Then, naturally, it is better to resolve enmity than to create it, and to forgive others when possible.

Considering the other party's sincere apology.

Considering that everyone is young and will make mistakes.

I told myself to be magnanimous and forgive Han Changfeng's impulsiveness and recklessness.

but……

Zhang Xiaoxue couldn't help but laugh when she heard this lecture.

"Director Xu, you're advising me to be magnanimous?"

"Then I'd like to ask you, why isn't Han Changfeng magnanimous?"

"I changed lanes without paying attention to the road conditions, which affected his normal driving. It was my fault."

"If he is magnanimous, shouldn't he forgive my mistake if no accident had occurred?"

"Moreover, he is a man. Shouldn't men be more courteous, cultured, and magnanimous?"

This is the response.

This naturally surprised Director Xu.

She thought she was Zhang Xiaoxue's superior.

If I call in person to plead my case, Zhang Xiaoxue will definitely be happy to give me face.

But now...

Zhang Xiaoxue actually asked herself why Han Changfeng wasn't more magnanimous.

To her even greater surprise, Zhang Xiaoxue then asked:

"And did you know that after the car came to a stop, he even grabbed a wrench and tried to hit someone?"

"If my friend hadn't stopped him in time, I probably would have had my head smashed open right there and then."

Director Xu said somewhat awkwardly, "I don't really know."

Zhang Xiaoxue chuckled.

"If you don't even know this, then you probably know even less. He was wearing a helmet and holding a wrench, and he still couldn't beat my friend, so he boasted that his father was the deputy director and threatened and intimidated us, calling over a whole bunch of people!"

“Even when the patrol officers came, he still tried to attack us with a wrench right in front of them. Do you really think such a crazy and violent person was just acting on impulse?”

Director Xu was even more embarrassed.

"Oh... there's something like that?"

"Yes, could it be that the person who asked you for help in mediating the dispute avoided the important points and didn't explain the whole process to you?"

Zhang Xiaoxue had actually guessed it long ago.

Let alone conflicts between strangers.

Even when the couple argues, they only say things that are in their own interest and shift all the blame onto each other.

So, regarding what happened last night, if the Han family asks someone to mediate and plead for leniency, they will inevitably downplay the seriousness of the matter.

To make others think that it was just a young person acting impulsively and smashing their car window, and that it wasn't a big deal.

If you are not magnanimous, you will appear petty.

Only by arousing others' sympathy can they help to reconcile the situation.

So Han Changfeng's arrogant provocations, threats, intimidation, and armed assault...

They will certainly not mention it at all.

Those who try to reconcile with him should know just how arrogant, domineering, and lawless Han Changfeng is.

Think about it again.

The reason the Han family sought Director Xu's help to reconcile was because they were the ones whose cars had been vandalized.

If you want to find someone with no connections or background, why would you need to find someone to mediate?

Based on their immense financial resources—the ability to raise 30 million in cash overnight.

And they can find their own phone numbers and have powerful connections to get their superiors to intercede on their behalf.

Han Changfeng will only receive a reprimand and pay some compensation; he won't be detained or fined.

but……

Zhang Xiaoxue, who disembarked from the plane with her bag, underestimated Director Xu's "warm-heartedness".

After a brief silence, Director Xu spoke earnestly again:

"Xiaoxue, I understand how you feel."

"Anyone, including myself, would feel uncomfortable if their car window was smashed and they were almost beaten up."

"But this has already happened, and the other party has deeply realized their mistake and is willing to apologize. So please be magnanimous and forgive their impulsiveness and recklessness, okay?"

As Zhang Xiaoxue walked along the covered bridge, she answered a call on her phone.

"No, Director Xu, Han Changfeng himself was taken into custody by the police last night and is currently being investigated and questioned."

"Neither his family nor his lawyer can see him in person yet. How do you know he has realized his mistake?"

Director Xu quickly said, "He's already been arrested, how could he not realize his mistake?"

Zhang Xiaoxue snorted coldly, "That's not necessarily true. He's so arrogant, domineering, and ruthless. How could he be so easily fooled?"

ah~

Director Xu sighed heavily.

"Xiaoxue, I don't know whether Han Changfeng himself has realized his mistakes and sincerely repented."

"But his family is genuinely sincere in apologizing to you and hopes you can understand."

Zhang Xiaoxue walked to the corner and stopped.

"Really? How do you know they're sincere?"

Director Xu said, "They said that as long as you are willing to forgive Han Changfeng, they are willing to compensate you with a brand new Volkswagen Passat sedan."

“I even specifically inquired about it. Compared to the Citroen you’ve been driving for several years, the Passat has higher specifications and better performance, and it costs around 300,000 yuan to fully upgrade!”

"Also, to express their apology, they reportedly prepared a sum of money as compensation for your emotional distress. Although I don't know the exact amount, it must be quite a large sum."

Zhang Xiaoxue sneered inwardly.

It was a considerable sum, enough to fill the trunk of a Passat sedan, at least 30 million.

"So, Director, what do you mean?"

Director Xu said with a fawning smile, "I think that no matter how outrageous Han Changfeng is, and no matter whether he has repented or not, from a practical point of view, what's wrong with being understanding?"

"Think about it, we work so hard to earn money, right? But with our meager salaries and bonuses, how many years would it take to save up enough to buy a Passat?"

"Besides, neither you nor your friend were injured, right? You were just a little frightened, what's the big deal? No matter who we have a grudge against, we shouldn't let money get us away, don't you think?"

Zhang Xiaoxue sneered.

Director Xu's rhetoric is simply unbeatable for ordinary people.

Because it is indeed too difficult and too hard for ordinary people to make money.

Therefore, in real life, ordinary people may suffer injustices, injuries, or even lose their lives.

However, for the sake of money, in order to receive some material compensation, the person or their relatives may choose to forgive.

For example, being beaten or killed, or being injured or killed in a collision.

What can be done when people are already injured or even dead?

Especially those who are still in the hospital and need to spend money on treatment every day.

How many families can afford to spend so much money on treatment that leads to financial ruin and heavy debt?

Yes, you can take legal action and file a civil lawsuit to demand compensation from the other party.

However, lawsuits are not only time-consuming, but also often result in very little compensation when seeking legal recourse.

If the other party defaults on compensation, refuses to pay, or even transfers assets in advance, leaving no money for enforcement.

therefore.

For ordinary people without connections or background, it's already quite good if they can receive some financial compensation after something happens.

Where do they get the strength and confidence to stand firm to the end?

Zhang Xiaoxue also knew.

Because he has always kept a low profile, very few people in the entire Linjiang Radio and Television Station know his identity and background.

Director Xu was completely unaware that his father was the top official in Linjiang.

That's why she treated herself like an ordinary person, hoping that she would forgive Han Changfeng for the sake of money.

Such earnest persuasion must have earned her a considerable amount of "compensation" from the Han family.

"Hey Xiaoxue, hey, are you listening? Can you hear me?"

"I can hear it."

"So, what's your decision?"

Zhang Xiaoxue thought of Han Changfeng's arrogance, conceit, and bullying.

Then I thought of their family again, wondering how much dirty money they've made over the years.

It's fine if I don't encounter it myself.

Since we've encountered this situation, why can't we stand firm to the end?

Why should we forgive someone who can both rid the people of harm and vent their anger?

Once forgiveness is reached, Han Changfeng will be released quickly.

Will he repent?

They probably just think that having money and power gives you the right to be arrogant and conceited.

They will inevitably become even more arrogant, cruel, and violent in the future.

If something similar happens again.

Others probably wouldn't be as lucky as he was, having the agile Zhao Ruilong to protect him.

He was beaten to death by Han Changfeng...

Aren't I just an accomplice to evil?

Wouldn't that be indirectly harming others?

Those who have the ability do not uphold justice, and forget righteousness for petty gains.

Then am I still a human being?

My father tried every means to benefit the people of Linjiang.

How could I tolerate and indulge Han Changfeng for a little bit of petty gain?

"Director Xu, I've made up my mind."

"I still trust the Jiangcheng police and support handling this matter according to law and regulations!"

"I will never shirk the responsibilities that are mine to bear, and he will not be able to escape the price he has to pay!"

No sooner had these words left his mouth than Director Xu loudly demanded:

"What? Are you crazy?"

"Zhang Xiaoxue, how can you be so unreasonable?"

"It's just a small thing, please forgive me, what's wrong?"

"If you forgive me, you'll get a new car and a large sum of compensation. What are you thinking?"

"Besides, their family is quite powerful and influential in Jiangcheng. If you don't forgive them, wouldn't you be offending them?"

"Aren't you afraid they'll retaliate against you afterward, making you lose your job and even unable to stay in Jiangcheng? Why would you do that?"

"Take my advice and stop while you're ahead. Forgive Han Changfeng generously, or you'll be in for a world of hurt!"