Reborn in 1993, Dark Sea

"Are you two willing to accept mediation?" Fan Chao asked, looking down at the two men who had been knocked to the ground first, his eyes peering through the gap between his reading glasses and his forehead.

"Yes, we are willing," the two men and their families immediately agreed.

Fourth Brother offered a compensation of 5000 yuan per person, which the other party agreed to without much hesitation.

Because they had already taken evasive action, the impact of the car hit them was not serious. Fourth Brother's men also acted with great restraint. Although it looked scary, they did not actually aim for vital organs; it was just some superficial injuries.

5000 yuan is almost two years' income for them. In addition, An Xiaohai and his gang are really terrifying. Of course they are willing to accept such compensation, and they are even secretly pleased.

"Alright, since you've accepted the mediation, then sign the mediation agreement, take the money, and leave."

"Okay, we'll sign!"

The couple's families immediately signed the mediation agreement, pressed their fingerprints, and left with the money.

An Xiaohai felt a pang of sorrow for them.

Those unfamiliar with the law might think it's just signing a mediation agreement, but those who do know that once you sign a mediation agreement, you permanently waive your right to sue.

If things aren't handled properly and cause any long-term consequences, it will be very difficult to seek compensation later.

Fan Chaocai is really no good person; he's probably done this kind of thing a lot.

"And you? What do you say?" Fan Chao then turned to Zhou Weiguang's family.

Zhou Weiguang gritted his teeth and remained silent, while his wife hugged Zhou Chuanfu and kept comforting him.

The fierce are afraid of the stubborn, and the stubborn are afraid of the reckless. After this incident, this feisty woman was truly terrified.

"Old Zhou, look at you! You're a village chief, yet you have no sense of responsibility at all! Hasn't An Xiaohai's case already been closed?"

They've already lost money, gone to jail, and either sold their house or given it to you as collateral. Now their whole family is living under someone else's roof. What more do you want?

They even brought people to his house to vandalize it. Now they've caused such a huge mess. Is this acceptable?

Thankfully, it's not too serious. If it had really escalated into some major case, how would I explain it? Would I even be able to keep my job as village chief?!

We're all from the same village, we see each other all the time, why are you doing this to yourself?

Zhou Weiguang glanced at Fan Chaocai and then lowered his head. Fan Chaocai was clearly taking sides.

Zhou Weiguang knew Fan Chaocai too well. This Director Fan was the type who wouldn't act until he saw the benefits. His bias towards An Xiaohai's side clearly meant that someone had spoken to him on his behalf.

Zhou Weiguang was in a state of confusion. One reason was that he was bewildered by An Xiaohai's actions, but the real reason was that An Xiaohai had revealed their deeply buried secret.

"We are also willing to reconcile..." After a long pause, Zhou Weiguang finally nodded.

"That settles it!" Fan Chao shrugged. "Harmony brings wealth! Wouldn't it be better if everyone just got along? Why did we have to make it like this? Really!"

"Come on, both of you, sign the mediation agreement."

As Fan Chaocai spoke, he pushed two mediation agreements to Zhou Weiguang and An Xiaohai.

An Xiaohai signed his name and pressed his fingerprint without thinking, while Zhou Weiguang hesitated for a while before signing his name.

"Alright, alright, let's leave it at that. From now on, you two can do whatever you want, whether you let bygones be bygones or never speak to each other again, it's none of my business."

I'm just reminding you of one thing: stop causing trouble on my turf, okay?

"Okay, Director Fan, I'm sorry to trouble you," An Xiaohai nodded slightly; Zhou Weiguang gritted his teeth and didn't say anything, but judging from his appearance, he would probably back down for a while.

"Alright, you can all go back now!" Fan Chao said, tidying up the documents on the table and dismissing them.

An Xiaohai nodded, got up and left, but Zhou Weiguang was still sitting there and didn't leave. An Xiaohai was too lazy to pay attention to them.

"Xiao Hai, how about it? Want to come over to Fourth Brother's place for a visit?" Fourth Brother and his men were waiting at the entrance of the police station, their convoy of more than ten Mercedes-Benz cars exuding an imposing aura.

"Thank you, Fourth Brother. I won't go today. I'm afraid my family will worry. I'll visit them another day to express my gratitude."

"Hehe, look at what you're saying. Come on, I'll take you home!" Fourth Brother stepped forward and gently put his arm around An Xiaohai's shoulder, saying with a smile.

"Okay, thank you, Fourth Brother."

An Xiaohai did not refuse and got into his fourth brother's car. The car started and drove through Xiayong Village once again, heading towards Apojiao.

This time, no one dared to follow behind.

The moment the car started moving, An Xiaohai looked out the window and nodded slightly to Kun Ji, who was standing in the crowd opposite the police station. Kun Ji returned the gesture with an OK sign and then disappeared into the crowd.

Fourth Brother saw An Xiaohai off at the gate of the courtyard and then left.

Back home, An Xiaohai felt uneasy. His actions in Xiayong Village must have already reached Chen Shuifen's ears. He had gone out and done such a thing without saying a word, and he didn't know how Chen Shuifen would punish him.

"Xiao Hai, you're back?"

An Xiaohai was hesitating about how to tell his mother when Chen Shuifen opened the door. Clearly, she had been keeping an eye on the doorway.

"Come here quickly and let Mom take a look!" Chen Shuifen ran to An Xiaohai's side and carefully examined him from head to toe. After confirming that there were no new wounds on his body, she visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Shuifen's eyes suddenly reddened, but this time she held back and didn't let the tears fall.

"Mom..." An Xiaohai felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

"Stop talking, there's nothing more to say. It's good that you're safe and sound."

"Mom, aren't you angry with me?"

"It's not my fault!" Chen Shuifen took a deep breath and shook her head. "Xiao Hai, you've always been a good boy, very good since you were little..."

Mom has always taught you to be kind to others and to be content with what you have, and you've always done a great job...

That's just how my mother is; she's gentle and submissive. She's never done anything harmful in her life and has never offended anyone...

So much has happened in the past two years, Mom can't help you at all, she'll only cause you trouble...

Mom feels so sorry for you. If you hadn't grown up and become more sensible, Mom really wouldn't know what to do...

Thank goodness, thank goodness, you've grown up and can protect yourself now. It's all Mom's fault...

Chen Shuifen was already incoherent and finally burst into tears. An Xiaohai pulled Chen Shuifen into his arms.

Chen Shuifen was such a kind person. Heaven knows what kind of struggle she went through to make such a kind person give up her kindness!

Indeed, only the deepest evil can make evil bow down, and only at this point does evil truly have an effect!

Kindness is utterly vulnerable in the face of evil!

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Meanwhile, Zhou Meng's office

"Hey Tie Jun, it's been so many days, why haven't you found those three little brats yet?... What? You've already done your best? I say this isn't like you! Hey, hey! You hung up?! You little brat, how dare you hang up on me!"

Zhou Meng slammed down the phone in a huff. After sulking with himself for a while, he started stroking his chin and frowning in thought.

"Something's not right! Wang Tiejun's reaction is strange, it's like he's just brushing me off... Could it be that he knows those three brats? Or maybe they're even his men?... No, I have to go find him!"

Thinking of this, Zhou Meng grabbed his hat, called his bodyguard, and drove his jeep towards the Municipal Public Security Bureau.