Chapter 579: Chapter 570: Get Out!!
In fact, at this point, acting on impulse is the worst outcome.
This incident with Ding Dashan was an accident, there isnāt even a murderer, and the two people in front of me are just staff. What good would it do to beat them up?
Not only will it not relieve the anger, but someone might also get arrested and jailed, and it could even involve compensation.
If there were a murderer, it would be understandable to go down with him, maybe even take his whole family with him. In that case, anyone would give him a thumbs up, respecting him for his bravery.
But right now, with a whole crowd of people in the yardāmen and women, old and youngāyelling at the two staff members, itās just venting and serves no useful purpose.
However, itās understandable because, after all, their loved ones are dead. Itās reasonable for them to feel resentment, though some are genuinely angry while others are just trying to assert their presence.
Thereās a kind of person in this world who has no real skills but is excellent at fanning the flames. But if you actually ask them to solve the problem, they canāt do anything.
Clearly, most of the people in the yard just now belonged to the latter group, though some had their own little schemes.
In the end, with Ding Qiangās trust in him, Su Qing let the two construction workers into the house.
There werenāt many people this time, just Ding Qiang and his mother, Ding Qiangās uncle, and Su Qing along with the two construction workers.
There were six people in total in the room. Once the door was closed, it became much quieter, even the two construction workers sighed in relief; the earlier scene made it impossible to speak.
The mother and son of Ding Qiang are the concerned parties, naturally needing to be present, while Ding Qiangās uncle is there because he is family, after all, Ding Qiangās elder, and the deceasedās brother, mainly to explain things to those outside.
Otherwise, if the talks donāt go well, those relatives might criticize him for not being reliable in actions as his mouth is still hairless.
Of course, this also stems from Ding Qiangās trust in him. After all, just yesterday he contributed three hundred thousand, even Ding Qiangās mother trusts him, so others naturally have less to say.
In the yard, it was still noisy. Qin Wei, peering through the window glass, couldnāt help but worry, "Old A, is everything going to be alright?"
"Whatās going to happen? With Qingziās temperament, could it be that Da Qiangās family will suffer a loss? You all werenāt home last year, so you didnāt see Qingziās transformation last year; damn, itās like heās been amped up, also, Qingzi is not an ordinary person anymore. You think heās like us with no usefulness at all!" On hearing this, Wang Xing responded confidently.
He doesnāt know much else, but heās aware that his buddy has not only money but also a capable girlfriend.
After all, heās currently making a living under this oneās wing. As for how capable, heās unsure, but Wang Xing knows it surely surpasses everyone present here.
If even Su Qing cannot manage, chances are that none of those present can either.
Meanwhile, others in the yard also whispered among themselves.
"Hey? Whoās that young man?"
"Not sure, I heard heās a schoolmate of Xiao Qiang."
"Just a kid, can he handle it?"
"Hey, donāt underestimate him. I heard from Xiao Qiangās mom that yesterday that young man took out 300,000 for Dashanās surgery, although it didnāt succeed, heās no ordinary person."
"Thatās for sure; did you see that Mercedes at the door? I heard itās over two million!"
"Two million plus, my goodness, just that one car? If it were me, I definitely wouldnāt buy it, just something practical will do!"
"Donāt say that, Xiao Qiangās classmate is really decent, truly loyal. I heard heās in business now, a big boss!"
"Look at this kid, so successful at such a young age. Then look at mine, already 28, no significant other, no job, itās killing me."
"Well, not necessarily, could be a rich second-generation?"
The relatives in Ding Qiangās family gathered in the yard whispered amongst themselves, everyone with different views, but knowing Su Qing is wealthy, many naturally changed their perceptions significantly.
After all, having money is having capability; this logic, although not absolute, is generally true in most cases.
Inside the house, Su Qing looked out the window, with a voice-over prompt echoing in his mind.
[Some question your competence, others envy your wealth, and some fear you might pretend to know while achieving little compensation. If that were the case, the money they lent to Ding Qiangās family might not ever return.]
Upon hearing this, Su Qing subconsciously sighed, realizing everyone has their little schemes. If Ding Qiangās family knew what their relatives were thinking, theyād likely feel even worse.
But this is human nature, and if it were him, heād be no different. After all, true empathy doesnāt exist, and the more you know, the more burdened you become.
From the other end, Ding Qiang poured water for everyone and then spoke, "Qingzi... how do we proceed? Iāll listen to you."
On hearing, Su Qing nodded, then looked at Ding Qiangās mother, as after all, thereās an elder in the house, and Ding Qiang is not an orphan.
Seeing his gaze, Ding Qiangās mother also spoke, "Xiao Qing, you handle it; aunty trusts you."
In simple terms, itās his three hundred thousand from yesterday that worked, along with Ding Qiang telling his mom about how competent his classmate is, giving her the confidence. Otherwise, how could such a big matter be entrusted to this young man, moreover an outsider.
After all, those relatives of hers scarcely gave two thousand, and with huge personal favors attached.
At the same time, she also felt pleased that her son has such a friend.
Upon hearing, Su Qing nodded in acknowledgment, then turned to the two construction workers, "Let me see the agreement!"
"Ah?"
"Ah, what? The settlement agreement!" Su Qing said coldly.
Some people, theyāre bullies of the weak and bow to the strong. The more cowardly you are, the more they bully, yet when faced with someone like Su Qing who is straightforward, they instead start feeling guilty.
Faced with his demand, the two construction workers exchanged a glance, finally cautiously handing over the previously discussed agreement.
Seeing this, Su Qing snatched it to himself, then quickly skimmed through it.
It was a standard settlement agreement, except the compensation amount was out of place.
[This contract holds legal effect. Once signed, Ding Dashanās accident is of no responsibility to the construction party. Initially set compensation was between 800,000 to 1.2 million, but someone in the construction side saw opportunities to manipulate, using Ding Dashan not following safety standards as an excuse for personal gain.]
Those working in construction know that some projects have death quotas; for upper-level big bosses, 100,000 means nothing. In case of such incidents, the best approach is simply to settle financially, lest it delay project timelines, costing more than expected.
Yet as the saying goes, meeting King Yama is easier than dealing with his little devils, some people prefer this skin-pricking method.
"Is the money in that box?" prompted by the narratorās tip, Su Qing asked.
Upon hearing, the slightly younger staff member nodded, "In it is 350,000 in cash, as long as you sign..."
Before he could finish, Su Qing raised his hand to interrupt:
"Do you think youāre so damn good? 350,000, along with 150,000 medical fees before, altogether 500,000, and you think the matter can be settled? Is that your view on human life?
Also, the incident happened under your worksite, classified as a work injury, shouldnāt medical expenses be your responsibility? Medical cost is medical cost, compensation is compensation, do you think weāre illiterate?"
Faced with someone adamant on reasoning, the two instead sighed in relief, fearing those who defy logic.
The older suited man said, "May I know your surname, young man?"
"Itās Su, but no need for you to introduce yourselves, Iām not interested, but Iāll tell you, 350,000... is not enough!"
Hearing this, the man appeared awkward, seeing as the person didnāt seem ordinary, unsure of his background, he could only smile along, "Mr. Su, itās like this, Ding Dashan didnāt actually sign a labor contract with our company, so he cannot officially be considered as a work injury, we..."
Yet he didnāt finish his words when Su Qingās expression turned severe, then sneered, "And you want to say itās out of humanitarian concern? Bullshit!
He didnāt follow your safety standards? Who can prove it? You canāt just claim anything you want, right? Itās just a lawsuit, alright, Iāll engage."
After talking, he said to Ding Qiang, "Da Qiang, since you trust me, Iāll speak directly. If 350,000, they wonāt compensate, I will, but I want you to sue them. I have a partner very familiar with the Construction Bureau, let me ask if this project can be suspended, weāll see to them."
Upon hearing, Ding Qiang nodded, in agreement with his approach.
Hearing his words startled the constructionās two men, uncertain if heās bluffing, but Su Qing indeed appeared composed.
"Gentlemen, let me ask you one more time, regarding the compensation amount, do you have the authority?"
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Hearing this, both showed uneasy expressions, and then shook their heads.
"Alright, in that case, weāll leave it here today, next time, bring someone who holds authority. By the way, Iām Su Qing, you can find me at Jiangcheng City Public Security Bureauās Criminal Investigation Division, letās contact then."
Saying so, Su Qing gestured to see them out.
"Mr. Su, I..."
"Get out!!"
Su Qing shouted fiercely, startling the two, who then shook their heads, preparing to leave.
"By the way, convey a message to those behind you, ask if they know Wen Jingqi?"
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