In Dongfang City, Bai Chenlin looked at the replies online and cursed, "What lawyers association, it's all bullshit. How could this not be established?"
An employee next to him spoke up, "Boss Bai, what do we do now? I just heard people say that Tang Fangjing has taken a bunch of people to the arbitration committee."
"I've never seen such a madman in my life. What the hell is he after?"
Bai Chenlin had considered getting physical with such a relentless person, but now that he was a boss and had money, he felt it wasn't worth risking his life for.
Intimidating the other party was impossible; that lunatic couldn't be scared.
Hiring someone was risky too; after all, Wang Yanlong's mishap had become a public joke online...
Most importantly, even if he paid the money, it wouldn't be a big deal for him. He'd made a fortune in the intermediary business over the years.
So it wasn't really a life-or-death situation for him, it was just that he couldn't accept it emotionally.
After some thought, Bai Chenlin decided to visit the Dongfang City Intermediary Industry Association to discuss with the association and other intermediary companies about how to resolve the issue.
Because most intermediaries operated this way and factories found it a hassle, they all delegated the work to them.
If Tang Fangjing really followed through, it would greatly impact the intermediary industry.
Soon, Bai Chenlin arrived at the association, which was established by the largest intermediary companies in the industry.
Unlike other places where real estate intermediaries dominated, labor intermediaries in Dongfang City also carried weight.
In the association's meeting room, many intermediary company bosses had gathered, having heard the whispers about the situation.
They were equally worried. If Tang Fangjing really did offer his services for free, what would they do?
Others may back down, but Tang Fangjing was a madman...
"So, that's the situation. If we have to compensate, it's not just a little money we're talking about; we're looking at at least ten thousand per person!" Bai Chenlin said to the other bosses.
The intermediaries' bosses looked at each other, finding it hard to accept.
"I thought it was just a rumor; who knew it was true? What's going on with the arbitration committee? Aren't we just helping to distribute wages? How did it turn into labor dispatch?" one boss couldn't help but say.
"If it's not labor dispatch, then you would have to admit that the workers signed contracts with individual factories and have labor relations with them. You think that's okay?" Bai Chenlin couldn't help but retort.
The boss instantly fell silent. Factories used their services to save hassle, but with their meddling, it seemed they now had labor relations with the factories.
If that got out, they could forget about continuing in this industry.
"Damn it, ten years ago I'd have fucking killed that Tang Fangjing. Sigh."
"If it comes to it, just pay them. I don't believe Tang Fangjing can stay here forever. After this is all over, we can just continue making money, right?" another boss suggested.
This comment received nods of agreement from the others. The problem seemed to center on Tang Fangjing, but he would ultimately leave.
It seemed there was no other choice. Bai Chenlin nodded and said, "If there's no other way, then so be it, if we can't contend with him, we might as well avoid him."
After returning, the first step was to enforce the arbitration. Originally, the plan was to delay, but now it was time to get rid of that scourge first.
Some in the room cursed, others remained silent. Giving away hard-earned cash to laborers left a bad taste, no matter what.
However, just then, the meeting room door burst open, and several police officers appeared at the entrance.
"Bai Chenlin, you're here, right?"
Bai Chenlin quickly stood up, "That's me, what's the matter?"
The leading officer said, "Bai Chenlin, we are from the Guanning Sub-bureau's Criminal Investigation Team. You are being summoned for criminal investigation due to suspected illegal business operations; here's the summons. Come with us!"
Suddenly, Bai Chenlin was stunned and the entire meeting room fell silent.
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In fact, he had no idea what the crime of illegal business operations was, and didn't even know there was such a crime in the Criminal Law.
The officers turned to look at Liu, who quickly said, "What can I say? I know nothing about this. Whatever you've done, cooperate with the police immediately."
Then he turned to the officers again, "Comrade, I really don't know."
Last time he bragged about his connections within the police force while enjoying a spa treatment with this guy—was this all talk?
Bai Chenlin clenched his teeth and, as if suddenly realizing something, blurted out, "Was it that Tang Fangjing who reported me? Was it him? How the fuck did I offend him?"
"I'm already willing to pay. Why is this happening? Can't you tell him that I'm willing to pay anything without arbitration? Will that do?"
The lead detective's face remained stern as he said, "Don't talk now, or I will handcuff you."
There was always someone who couldn't read the room when they were being arrested, like that robber who thought if he returned the money, there would be no problem...
With the handcuffs on, Bai Chenlin finally calmed down and was taken away compliantly.
The other intermediary bosses in the meeting room collectively fell silent. Just what had old Bai done to warrant such a spectacle?
Could Tang Fangjing really send someone to jail?
Meanwhile, in the sub-bureau, Officer Lao was reporting, "According to preliminary investigations, it's extremely common for these intermediaries to maliciously withhold wages."
"They even treat it as part of their income!"
"Therefore, I believe we need to team up with market supervision and other departments to carry out a special rectification operation in the intermediary industry!"
If you're an intermediary, then do intermediary work. If you want to engage in labor dispatch, apply for the necessary licenses properly. Market supervision will manage regulatory violations, and for suspected crimes, the police will step in!