CHAPTER 417: CHAPTER 417: HARMONY IS PRECIOUS

The owner of such a large hotel in Beihuang is, naturally, no ordinary person.

Although he’s not afraid of threats, he doesn’t want to invite trouble.

So he immediately called his manager and instructed him to erase all previously stored surveillance footage.

When the County Disciplinary Inspection Committee arrived at the Beihuang Hotel, they couldn’t retrieve anything.

After questioning, they learned that the hotel’s surveillance system had been broken for the past six months and was only recently repaired.

Having no alternatives, the County Disciplinary Inspection Committee gathered Hou Haoyu and the other six together for a face-to-face confrontation.

However, the group truly showed solidarity, never once mentioning Chen Bin’s name from beginning to end.

Finally, under pressure, the County Disciplinary Inspection Committee announced that the matter regarding the photos could not be traced.

As for the issue of Gu Bei and the other three assaulting someone, the repercussions were severe, leading to their dismissal from both their positions and their party membership.

None of them, including Tang Heqing, opposed this decision.

Though they didn’t want their children’s futures ruined, the assault was undeniable.

If they pushed back too forcefully, even their own official positions might be at stake.

However, Hou Haoyu and Wu Kexin were determined to crush Gu Bei and his group.

After an injury assessment, the injuries qualified as mild, which meant the perpetrators could potentially face imprisonment.

The families supporting the four quickly began to panic, seeking out Hou Haoyu and Wu Kexin in hopes of reconciliation.

The two showed no sign of budging.

As the situation reached a standoff, Chen Bin arranged another meeting with Hou Haoyu and Wu Kexin.

"How are your injuries now?"

Wu Kexin answered first, "Basically, they’re almost healed now."

Hou Haoyu, with bandages still wrapped around his head, looked somewhat pitiful.

"I was nearly recovered, but now one injury has piled on top of another."

Chen Bin scanned their faces, then asked.

"Be honest—are you really planning to get Gu Bei and the others locked up?"

Without hesitation, Wu Kexin nodded repeatedly.

"Of course! It’s all because of them that I ended up divorced—this grudge must be avenged!"

Chen Bin shook his head slightly, indicating his disagreement.

"I can understand your feelings. After all, being harmed like this naturally sparks a desire for revenge. But from a broader perspective, this approach is somewhat immature."

Hou Haoyu and Wu Kexin exchanged confused glances.

Turning to Hou Haoyu, Chen Bin spoke in a serious tone.

"You’re young and capable, with a bright future ahead. But your uncle is no longer working in the county. If you offend a few of the major leaders in the county, how do you plan to stay in politics?"

Lowering his head, Hou Haoyu was at a loss for words.

Since Cao Bencong had been dismissed for taking bribes, he had lost his protection and couldn’t compete with Tang Heqing and the others.

Chen Bin then turned to Wu Kexin.

"If, because of you, he alienates all his colleagues, he will inevitably face suppression and exclusion in the future. Life in that kind of environment won’t be easy, and you surely wouldn’t sacrifice your father for revenge, would you?"

"Well..."

With her brows furrowed, Wu Kexin remained speechless.

Chen Bin continued, "Leave some room for maneuver, so you can meet again in the future. Those four have already been dismissed from their jobs and party membership. Forcing them into prison would be excessively harsh—why not just let it go?"

Slamming the table hard, Hou Haoyu’s face remained filled with anger.

"Even though what you say makes sense, I still can’t swallow this!"

"There are many ways to seek compensation; it doesn’t have to involve locking people up. Honestly, this matter between you and the others has nothing to do with me. I just don’t want you and Kexin to ruin your futures over this."

Hearing Chen Bin’s advice, Hou Haoyu and Wu Kexin finally began to calm down.

Their initial plan had been to utterly destroy Gu Bei and his group.

Now, thinking it over carefully, they realized they couldn’t act impulsively.

After parting ways with Chen Bin, the two consulted their respective elders.

When Cao Bencong and Wu Daibo heard about Chen Bin’s intervention, they were quite surprised.

But after thinking it through, they found his reasoning compelling.

After discussions, they ultimately decided not to push for Gu Bei and the others’ imprisonment.

Soon after, Hou Haoyu and Wu Kexin proactively contacted Gu Konglian and others.

They agreed to reconcile, albeit with conditions, including the payment of medical expenses.

As for other financial claims, such as compensation for economic losses and nutritional expenses, they demanded an additional 400,000 RMB.

Gu Konglian and the others agreed immediately, without hesitation.

However, Gu Konglian was curious about Hou Haoyu and Wu Kexin’s sudden change in attitude.

Upon inquiry, Hou Haoyu replied.

"You should thank Chairman Chen. If it weren’t for his mediation, I wouldn’t have let Gu Bei and his group off so easily!"

After their shock subsided, Gu Konglian and his group immediately invited Chen Bin for dinner.

That same evening, they all gathered together.

In a private room at Beihuang Hotel, the dishes were served, and the group drank and ate heartily.

Unable to hold back, Tang Heqing finally asked, "Chairman Chen, why did you help us this time?"

In his view, Chen Bin belonged to the external faction, aligned with Hao Wenjing.

There seemed to be no reason for him to assist them.

Putting down his chopsticks, Chen Bin replied calmly.

"My main goal was to promote harmony. Secretary Hao is my friend, and she never intended to harm anyone’s interests after arriving in Beihuang—her sole purpose is to revitalize the local economy and climb further up."

Gu Konglian and the others nodded lightly, finding nothing to argue against in his words.

Ever since arriving in Beihuang, Hao Wenjing had indeed avoided targeting anyone.

Chen Bin continued, "Beihuang’s economic development won’t harm your interests. Let me share a secret—Secretary Hao’s time in Beihuang is just a stepping stone; she has someone backing her."

Lowering their heads, even Gu Konglian couldn’t figure out how to respond.

Truthfully, they had long suspected Hao Wenjing had support behind her.

Otherwise, how could Duan Baijian consistently endorse her proposals?

"I understand your actions are driven by family interests, but opposing Secretary Hao is truly unwise. Why not follow my lead—let’s all sit down and prioritize harmony, shall we?"

With those words, Chen Bin raised his glass and finished the drink in one go.

"If you’re willing to befriend me, I can help your children reconcile and even arrange work opportunities for them—how does that sound?"

Gu Konglian instinctively asked, "What jobs do you have in mind?"

Chen Bin immediately shared his plan.

"I’m planning to establish a feed factory in the county and arrange for them to start careers there. On a small scale, livestock enterprises need feed, and the factory’s products will sell easily. Once the market is expanded, the prospects are limitless!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Konglian was thoroughly convinced.

Chen Bin’s proposal was meticulous, leaving him no choice but to accept cooperation.

Raising his glass, Gu Konglian led the way.

"Alright, I agree with Chairman Chen’s plan!"

Tang Heqing and others also nodded repeatedly, "We agree too!"

The four had originally been at odds due to issues involving their children.

But thanks to Chen Bin’s mediation, the tension gradually eased.

After the meal, Chen Bin walked alone toward the dormitory building.

Gu Konglian and the other three exchanged hesitant glances.

"Are we really going to peacefully coexist with Hao Wenjing?"