Chapter 79: One Brick, Twenty Thousand Yuan Compensation (1/2)

Zhang Wang had connections.

And so did Aunt Ding.

Director Shen of the beer factory’s office was not someone to be taken lightly; he too was well-connected in the county over the years.

Aunt Ding firmly blocked the entrance, pleading loudly, “Calm down, please. It’s just a fight between kids! Why are you, an adult, stooping to their level? Don’t push me. My husband is Shen Kuo, the director of the beer factor!”

“Oh?”

Zhang Wang stopped, instructed others to step back, and asked with a smile while folding his arms, “What’s that supposed to mean? Just because he’s the director of the beer factory, he can kill someone without consequence? I don’t care who you are. My son was beaten. What are you talking about? Besides, my son insulted his dad, not your family. What does it have to do with you?”

Zhao Qingfeng tried to speak several times.

But was persuaded back by Aunt Ding.

She kept Zhao Qingfeng firmly inside the clinic’s small room, first called her working husband, then pulled Zhang Wang outside, politely saying with a smile, “Brother Zhang, don’t misunderstand. I mean, it’s just kids bickering. Let’s first get your son treated. Whatever the cost, we will pay…”

Zhang Wang snorted coldly to interrupt, “That’s it? My son lost a tooth, his nose is broken. Just treating him and it’s over? You make it sound so easy. Why don’t I go in and break his legs, then pay for the treatment, how about that?”

Aunt Ding was almost frantic, blocking Zhang Wang again.

With a few neighbors nearby, she had them help persuade the others and was even more polite to Zhang Wang, grabbing his arm, “Brother Zhang, Brother Zhang! Of course, it’s not over. Whatever we did, we were at fault. But, your son also has some problems. He came to our community early this morning to chase my daughter. Shouldn’t you also control him?”

Zhang Wang then realized that Aunt Ding was Shen Lingyao’s mother.

No wonder she was so beautiful; his son’s choice was not wrong.

His family’s upbringing was not like others; they didn’t care about things like puppy love.

Zhang Wang even believed that a man’s success lay not only in how much money he earned but also in how many women he slept with in his life. So he encouraged Zhang Wuping to start early relationships, asserting that boys had nothing to lose and could play however they wanted.

Zhang Wang stroked his chin and chuckled, “So you’re the in-laws. My boy Wuping has always liked your daughter. It seems we’ve had a misunderstanding. But what the hell is that kid? We can talk, but I’m not done with him!”

After saying that, he looked Aunt Ding up and down several times, his gaze lewd.

Aunt Ding was disgusted, looking down on Zhang Wang’s ostentatious and greasy middle-aged demeanor.

But she still smiled apologetically, “The kids will decide for themselves; I never interfere. The boy inside is my good sister’s son, and I can’t just stand by as his aunt. How about this, Brother Zhang? You’re a big businessman with a broad mind. Tell me how much money you want, and I’ll get Little Feng’s mom to give it to you, just to settle this matter, okay?”

Zhang Wang didn’t want money.

He wasn’t short of it. He just wanted to beat Zhao Qingfeng up to avenge his son.

But Aunt Ding was too gentle and sweet-looking, flattering him until he was somewhat flattered, so he gave her some face and casually said, “Twenty thousand, I want it now!”

As his words fell.

The other onlookers in the room were nearly scared to death.

Twenty thousand for what?

At that time, twenty thousand yuan could buy a small house of 30-40 square meters in the suburbs.

A broken nose could heal, and a lost tooth could be replaced. According to the county’s custom, compensating two thousand yuan was already a lot.

“Really daring to ask…”

“Little Feng is really causing trouble, betting on property and compensation before, and now twenty thousand with just one brick…”

“Whoever has such a kid would be troubled…”

“Now let’s see what Aunt Ding does. Look, here comes Old Shen!”

Old Shen’s car screeched to a halt, and he came over quickly to understand the situation.

After getting the details, he let Aunt Ding step back, took Zhang Wang’s hand, and said, “Old Zhang, we seem to have met a few years ago, remember? At that dinner hosted by the leaders of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau for a few factory leaders, you were there, right? Vice Director Zhao of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau is a good friend of mine.”

Zhang Wang looked at Old Shen.

Living in the same county, they were somewhat familiar.

But.

Familiarity was not enough, and Zhang Wang was not afraid of Old Shen mentioning connections.

What was so great about that?

He was just the office director of a factory, a public servant who feared trouble. As a self-employed person, he had no such worries. Why should he care about Old Shen’s opinion?

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