My Life with Narration

Chapter 595 - 586: Reaching a Settlement (2)

It’s not because Su Qing is easygoing and compromises so quickly, but because they’re mainly here for compensation. To put it bluntly, it’s all about the money. After all, the dead cannot be resurrected, so what can be done, kill them all?

As for Zhao Zhengguo’s behavior? Beat him up? Forget it, it won’t relieve anger and will bring a lot of trouble. Getting more compensation, making Ding Qiang’s family’s life a little easier, is better than anything else.

As for why Han Wei agreed so readily, firstly, though the compensation amount of 1,750,000 is not small, compared to a project, it’s not particularly much either. After all, this is a human life; it’s no trivial matter.

Secondly, part of this is for death compensation, and another part is medical expenses. The sum of the two is naturally reasonable. Even if they go to court, although it might not be this much, they wouldn’t end up well either.

Thirdly, if it really comes to going to court, given Su Qing’s attitude now, they are likely to make trouble for their project.

Considering all these reasons, Han Wei feels there’s no need to take this risk, it’s just a matter of paying more money.

For people doing projects, 1,750,000 might not be insignificant, but it’s not considered such a big amount. There’s no need to risk one’s project over this.

As for the extra 250,000 for Zhao Zhengguo, that’s entirely just to vent someone’s anger, not to mention that the majority is already paid by himself. There’s no need to hold onto this little amount.

The most crucial part is, even if he takes out this money, if he wants, he can completely recover it from Zhao Zhengguo later. It virtually has no impact on him, so why mess up the just stabilized situation over this?

That’s why Han Wei ignored Zhao Zhengguo’s feelings and forcefully ordered him to shut up and settle the matter.

With Han Wei agreeing, naturally, Su Qing has no reason to hold onto the other party and can only reconcile.

As for asking for a few million from them? That’s wishful thinking. If he really opens his mouth wide, the other party will likely go through legal procedures with him, and then the trouble is on their side.

1,200,000, it sounds laughable too. After deducting the medical expenses that Ding Qiang’s family has already covered, a human life is only worth more than a million, how ironic.

Some rich heir beat someone up and could pay more than two million for reconciliation, so this world inherently has no fairness. You can only try to keep your mindset balanced.

Once the deal is settled, naturally the next step is payment and signing the agreement. However, two million is not a small amount, so Su Qing let Ding Qiang bring Qu Hongfei, along with Han Wei’s other subordinate and Zhao Zhengguo, drove to a nearby bank. Even towns have banks. Besides, Han Wei brought over more than 100,000 cash this time, and as long as they go to the bank, they can fully handle the transfer.

Meanwhile, only Han Wei, Su Qing, and Ding’s mother were left at home.

Ding’s mother was naturally satisfied when she saw the compensation amount reached two million, but she also knew she was not knowledgeable and didn’t dare to speak freely, she could only pour water for Su Qing on the side, and then sat silently in a corner.

"I wonder where Brother Su works, or what kind of business you run?" Han Wei smiled as he drank tea.

Now that both parties have reached reconciliation and the conditions have been settled and procedures underway, naturally the relationship eased a lot.

"Didn’t Boss Han already investigate? Asking knowingly is not a good habit." Su Qing smiled faintly at the other’s gaze.

Hearing this, Han Wei paused, a hint of awkwardness appearing on his face but quickly disappearing. Unexpectedly, the other party knew he investigated them, he hadn’t encountered such a formidable person in years, let alone a young man.

His every action seems to be under the other party’s control, this feeling, if not seen with his own eyes, he would have thought he was facing an old fox!

Little did he know, Su Qing’s understanding of him came through the narration in his mind, and then he analyzed strategies bit by bit.

Your ideas, plans, bottom lines, everything exposed under the other’s eyelids, no wonder there’s such a sensation?

"Brother Su is really... frank. I can’t keep up with young people’s thinking," Han Wei shook his head with a bitter smile.

Seeing this, Su Qing chuckled inwardly. This Han Wei, who’s older than his dad, now calls him brother, what nonsense! I’m not going tomb raiding, such nonsense.

But he didn’t refute either, it’s just a title. After this, maybe they will never cross paths again in this lifetime, as long as he doesn’t curse him, let him call whatever he wishes.

"I don’t like going around in circles, you want to know my relationship with Wen Jingqi, Big Boss Wen, right?" Su Qing retorted.

In response, Han Wei didn’t rebut, just smiled. Su Qing continued, "Actually, it’s nothing much, just simple friends. We’re temporarily collaborating on a project, just that Brother Wen takes care of me a bit because I’m young."

Hearing this, Han Wei’s eyelid twitched hard, nothing much, just simple friends.

Yesterday, upon hearing this, he checked into Wen Jingqi and the Wen Family, and instantly knew what status the Wen Family holds in Jiang City’s construction industry?

Now, Old Wen has retired, and his eldest son, Wen Jingqi, has taken over, and he’s currently working on a key project supported by Jiangcheng City.

It’s not even about making money, it’s the hidden relationships behind it that strike awe.

Now this young fellow claims he’s collaborating on a project with Wen Jingqi, what project can it be?

Wen Jingqi even brought him on board, and you tell me the relationship is just simple friends? Not believing a word, no way!

Then the two carried on a casual conversation. Notably, with the narrative aid and his now bulging wallet, Su Qing could hold his own against such an old fox without losing ground.

From time to time the two exchanged knowing looks and smiles. Ultimately, after a few probing attempts, Han Wei realized he hadn’t pried anything and understood Su Qing’s intention, so he stopped pushing. Instead, they chatted about work, and diverted to film investment topics, remaining easygoing and relaxed.

An hour and a half later, finally Ding Qiang and the other three returned. As soon as they entered, Qu Hongfei nodded towards Su Qing, indicating everything went smoothly with no issues or tricks from the other side.

This was something Ding Qiang couldn’t discern, otherwise Wen Jingqi wouldn’t have sent someone over.

Su Qing nodded in response and glanced at Ding Qiang, who also nodded at him.

Seeing this, Han Wei said aloud, "Since our compensation payment is in place, let’s sign this reconciliation agreement, also about the court..."

"We’ll withdraw the lawsuit from the court side. Auntie, the money has already arrived. If you have no objections to this compensation amount, please sign. As for uncle...the deceased can’t be brought back, my condolences." Su Qing accepted the settlement agreement handed over by Han Wei and spoke calmly.

Regarding this, Ding’s mother naturally understood the logic. This outcome is already the best; the medical expenses have been reimbursed by the construction side, and there’s also a decent compensation amount.

With this money, life for the mother and son shouldn’t be too difficult. Perhaps when the son grows up, he can buy a house in Xining City, marry a wife, and live up to his father’s expectations.

She then thanked him and signed her name on the agreement, stamping her fingerprint on it, even Du Qiang signed it.

Thus, this matter was considered settled, and neither side owed the other.

"Well then, let’s call it a day. I have some work to handle on my project, so I’ll be taking my leave now," Han Wei got up and said goodbye with the agreement in hand.

Su Qing nodded without standing up: "Boss Han, take care, I won’t see you out!"

Han Wei didn’t mind his behavior. After all, they didn’t have much interaction, and the other person wasn’t ordinary, naturally having his own personality.

With that, Han Wei left Ding’s courtyard with the grim-faced Zhao Zhengguo, seeing them off to the door was Ding Qiang.

Just outside, Han Wei noticed a Mercedes parked not far away. Without mentioning anything else, just this car alone reflected Su Qing’s formidable financial power. Even his own car wasn’t of this level.

He quietly memorized the license plate, planning to investigate further when he returned. After all, Su Qing’s attitude toward him wasn’t friendly, and if trouble arose later, he would have no way to counter.

The three of them then nonchalantly got into a nearby SUV and drove away.

"President Su, the matter has been resolved, the agreement is fine, and the money has been deposited into our account. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave and report back to President Wen."

Inside, seeing the matter resolved, Qu Hongfei said with a smile.

This prompted a much better attitude from Su Qing, who smiled and said: "Okay, thank you for your trouble during this period, please thank Brother Wen for me."

Hearing this, Qu Hongfei was overjoyed and quickly responded: "Certainly, President Su. Then I’ll be going!"

Su Qing nodded.

Qu Hongfei knew full well that he had caught the eye of this President Su. In the future, if he mentioned him in front of President Wen, it would save him a lot of time and might even allow him to advance further.

If not, why would these two, who have such a good personal relationship, have him deliver any message?

Qu Hongfei left, and Ding Qiang and his mother went out to see him off. After all, he was there to help them, and their stance must not be confused.

When Ding Qiang and his mother returned, Ding Qiang had a paper bag in hand, which he placed in front of Su Qing.

"What is this?" Su Qing asked.

Ding Qiang: "Three hundred thousand, Qingzi, count it!"

"What are you doing? Didn’t we agree there’s no rush?"

"Can’t do that. When I didn’t have it, I naturally couldn’t pay you back, but now I have it. It unsettles me to owe others money. We’re friends, and I don’t want money issues to make things awkward between us. I’ll soon transfer the money to Xigou and Old A, and repay the money my family borrowed recently."

Seeing his determined gaze, Su Qing nodded and decided to accept it: "Alright, let me know if you need anything. Since you’re not planning to go elsewhere, have you decided what you’ll do? A grown man can’t just do nothing, right?"

Hearing this, Ding Qiang shook his head; he didn’t know what he wanted to do.

"No rush, think it over slowly, and take a break for now!" said Su Qing as he stood up, "Alright, it’s getting late. I’ll be going now, come to Jiang City sometime!"

Hearing this, Ding Qiang’s mother and the son quickly stopped him.

"Why leave? Stay for dinner before you go!"

"That’s right, have a meal before leaving!"

To this, he simply shook his head. It would be dark by the time he got back to Xining; if he didn’t leave now, he’d really have to stay the night.

Finally, with his persistent insistence, the mother and son walked him to the car.

"Qingzi...thanks for today!" Standing outside the car, Ding Qiang said.

Upon hearing this, Su Qing, seated in the driver’s seat, shook his head with a smile: "You’ve already said it many times.

If there’s any trouble at home, just tell me. In the past, I didn’t have money, so I had no way to help, but now that your brother’s become successful, you agree, right? Haha!"

To this, Ding Qiang also smiled. Indeed, Su Qing had become a prominent figure now, but he remained unchanged in his attitude towards them; they were still friends.

Just then, Su Qing gestured for him to come closer, although unsure of the reason, Ding Qiang leaned forward.

Su Qing whispered in his ear:

"Daqiang, happy birthday!"

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