With the embassy’s involvement, the small town’s affairs had become a major issue. It was Xing Ye’s savvy information network that directly cooperated with the embassy to stir up this issue. On the day He Zhilan was discharged from the hospital, local officials such as the Public Security Bureau were jointly dismissed and subjected to investigation. However, the gang, having received early warning, had already scampered away with all their belongings, leaving behind only some pitiful beggars and some useless elders.
Even so, the charges of harboring criminals involved in human trafficking and black market activities still resulted in several political figures being stripped of their power and imprisoned. Although Xing Ye never appeared in person, Lin Chan informed He Zhilan that, this time, Xing Ye essentially owed her a limelight, and some unexpected opportunities. If there were no accidents, the majority of the newly appointed local officials would be Xing Ye’s men.
However, after conveying this good news, Lin Chan still scolded He Zhilan severely, saying that if it weren’t for Bono and the others’ clever choice to have the embassy interfere, the human traffickers and local officials might have conspired together. Not only would they possibly not rescue He Da, it would even be uncertain whether He Zhilan and the others could safely leave the city.
Lin Chan’s reproach was simply that He Zhilan did not seek help from him, her brother, in her most difficult times.
Sometimes, our world is very bright, but there are also times when darkness overshadows all else.
But cities as corrupt as this one are few and far between. This matter was reported in newspapers all over the country, shocking nationwide audiences even more than the Shang Cunshu incident. Similarly, the leaders of the gang became the most wanted criminals of the moment, and their wanted posters could be seen everywhere in the streets.
He Zhilan’s recovery went quite well. The day after she was discharged, Bono arranged for the researchers to come to the hotel, reducing He Zhilan’s need to travel and strain herself.
Since most of the work had been previously settled, this time, the discussions centered around the price. Without much dispute, in less than ten minutes, both parties signed the contract with pleasure, marking the end of He Zhilan’s mission this time.
Although there were some mishaps along the way, at least the work was completed without a hitch, He Zhilan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
When Bono passed He Zhilan her compensation, she steadfastly refused.
"If it weren’t for your help this time, my brother and I don’t know what would have happened. Your trip to C Province was filled with unpleasant events because of us, and we held you back for several days. I’m already very embarrassed, how could I accept your money too?" He Zhilan said, putting her hands behind her back. She wasn’t going to take the money. Being able to find He Da on this trip was the greatest reward the gods could give her and she was content with that.
"You didn’t delay us at all, your work was done excellently and because of you, our negotiations went pleasantly! Helping you was something that anyone with a conscience would do, even if we didn’t know you and saw what happened on the street, we would help out! Do you know, girl, you’re a hero in our eyes, you’re very brave! We hope that after the work is done, we can continue to keep in touch and be friends! This compensation was agreed upon from the start, I, Bono, am someone who keeps my promises. This money is what you deserve for completing the work excellently. You cannot refuse this compensation, otherwise it would make me someone who breaches their promise!"
Only then did He Zhilan accept. Though Bono didn’t mention it, He Zhilan was sure that this generous compensation included more than her salary, it was extra money from Bono.
This compensation was generous enough to pay for both her and He Dongxue’s tuition and living expenses.