[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h":3,"chapter-reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-744":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reborn in 2000: Starting from Pursuing the Pure High School Beauty Desk Mate",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1239770,1666,"Chapter 744 : Someone Must Be Held Responsible","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-744",744,"\u003Cp>Chapter 744: Someone Must Be Held Responsible\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the drive back to Yunhai, Chen Fan received a call from Luo Wenjie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's done. They've surrendered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They'll withdraw all the newspapers and publish apologies in several mainstream Yunhai newspapers, along with compensation of 500,000 yuan for damage to reputation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan wasn't surprised. While driving, he asked, \"How did you manage that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenjie laughed on the other end of the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about the method. I have more experience dealing with such scoundrels than you do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, send me an account number. I'll have them transfer the money to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled faintly, \"How could I accept such dirty money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not? It's 500,000 yuan!\" Luo Wenjie was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan said, \"Donate the money for me. Give it to Project Hope, specifically for improving school supplies or extracurricular books for students in mountainous areas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're really generous. Alright, I'll handle it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenjie then asked, \"By the way, when are you coming back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today. I'm on my way now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'd better hurry back. I heard there's some trouble in the shantytown area. People are protesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan frowned, \"What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenjie: \"I'm not sure of the details. I just overheard some customers talking about it in the store.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like it's a big deal. Many people have gone to protest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay. I got it. I'll head back right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Su Ruochu, sitting in the passenger seat, asked softly, \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's hard to explain in a few words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Brother Jie just called. The newspaper has decided to publish an apology, so you don't need to worry about it anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Chen Fan found a phone number in his contacts and dialed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to call Guo Wendong to ask about the details of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>City Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security guards in the courtyard were tense and on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the compound, a large crowd of people surrounded the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were sitting on the ground, some were holding banners, and they were all shouting slogans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, these people had come to protest today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran was studying a map of the shantytown area, seemingly ignoring the shouting from outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a knock on the door, and Secretary Li Wei entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Tong Haoran, Li Wei's expression was a mix of tension and worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran remained calm, not looking up, still focused on the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei quickly stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I went out to take a look. There are at least 200 to 300 people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're all shouting slogans. Their demands are mainly about insufficient compensation, having nowhere to live after their houses are demolished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some say the money given is barely enough for a down payment on a house, and they'll face a heavy mortgage burden in the future. They don't have the ability to earn money and don't want to move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Others want an extra house because their son is getting married soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei became increasingly agitated as he spoke: \"A large portion of the people are tenants living in the shantytown. These people don't even own houses, but they've come to make trouble too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their reason is that we're demolishing the shantytown, leaving them with nowhere to live. They want us to arrange new accommodations for them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei was somewhat angry: \"Mayor Tong, it's clear these people are deliberately causing trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran stood up straight, taking his eyes off the map for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at his secretary and was about to speak when someone knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Li says there will be a meeting in 10 minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the staff member left, Li Wei's expression became tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mayor Tong, they're likely to question you about this incident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's nothing we can do. I voluntarily handed them leverage against me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entire Yunhai leadership team, they weren't a united front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Tong Haoran strongly advocated for the new district renovation last time, there were quite a few people who voted against it during the meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this project was costly and time-consuming, if not handled well, it could easily result in no achievements and a lot of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Tong Haoran was very forceful and pushed the resolution through at the meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although people didn't say anything openly, there were still those who opposed it behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those deputy leaders, who had been waiting for Tong Haoran to make a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he made a mistake, the people below would have a chance to move up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden call for a meeting, especially one personally chaired by Secretary Li, was clearly not going to be a good one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But things had come to this point, and Tong Haoran had no choice but to steel himself and head to the meeting room with a pack of cigarettes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, as soon as the meeting began, Secretary Li looked at Tong Haoran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Tong, what's going on? You've seen the people outside today. How much impact does this have on our work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran spoke up: \"It's due to my negligence in work. I've already arranged for people to persuade everyone to leave immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just leaving isn't enough. We need to find a practical solution,\" Secretary Li admonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meeting didn't have much impact on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this project was strongly advocated by Tong Haoran from start to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the top leader, he had to stand up and show his authority at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, in some sense, he actually admired Tong Haoran's style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his approach to some matters was a bit aggressive, it was clear that he was a good leader who got things done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So today, Secretary Li didn't say anything harsh, just urged him to quickly find a way to solve this problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as soon as Secretary Li finished speaking, someone else chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid it won't be that easy to resolve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost half of the demolition has already been carried out. Yet there are still so many people who refuse to agree to the relocation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If not handled properly, this kind of situation could easily turn into big news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person speaking was Sun Gang, the Executive Deputy Mayor sitting opposite, a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the First Deputy Mayor, if Tong Haoran were to fall, he would be the most qualified candidate for promotion to Mayor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Tong Haoran was a Mayor parachuted in from elsewhere, with a short tenure and shallow roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Gang, on the other hand, was a native of Yunhai who had worked his way up to this position over more than a decade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Sun Gang had quite a few supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, Sun Gang often disagreed with some of Tong Haoran's ideas, and now that he finally had a chance, he naturally wouldn't let it slip by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, as soon as Sun Gang spoke up, others below began to echo his sentiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They mainly said that if this matter escalated, it wouldn't be good for anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must find a way to resolve it perfectly, and to everyone's satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if it couldn't be resolved, someone would have to take responsibility for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, everyone present was an old hand, so they naturally wouldn't speak so directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how they phrased it, their meaning was essentially the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran sat in his seat without speaking, maintaining silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he hadn't expected this outcome either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When this project started, he had made full preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the relocation compensation alone, not only did they hold mobilization meetings, but the compensation terms were also far above the national baseline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, in Tong Haoran's estimation, there would certainly be people who disagreed with the relocation, but at most it would be a few dozen households.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined that in the end, so many people would disagree with the relocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to rough estimates, there were at least 500 to 600 people, which was about the population of a small ordinary administrative village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Tong Haoran remaining silent, Sun Gang naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, I think we still need to find a way. We should talk to those people properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1405,"2026-06-05T15:07:00.965Z",1,"novelbin.me","1484eec2b39537d53d1d2cabaf0b3577647736febca7834b43293086da86dcd2","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-745","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-743",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]