My Life with Narration

Chapter 579 - 570: Get Out!!

In fact, at this point, acting on impulse is the worst outcome.

This incident with Ding Dashan was an accident, there isn’t 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 yard—men and women, old and young—yelling at the two staff members, it’s just venting and serves no useful purpose.

However, it’s understandable because, after all, their loved ones are dead. It’s reasonable for them to feel resentment, though some are genuinely angry while others are just trying to assert their presence.

There’s 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 can’t 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 Qiang’s trust in him, Su Qing let the two construction workers into the house.

There weren’t many people this time, just Ding Qiang and his mother, Ding Qiang’s 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 Qiang’s uncle is there because he is family, after all, Ding Qiang’s elder, and the deceased’s brother, mainly to explain things to those outside.

Otherwise, if the talks don’t 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 Qiang’s trust in him. After all, just yesterday he contributed three hundred thousand, even Ding Qiang’s mother trusts him, so others naturally have less to say.

In the yard, it was still noisy. Qin Wei, peering through the window glass, couldn’t help but worry, "Old A, is everything going to be alright?"

"What’s going to happen? With Qingzi’s temperament, could it be that Da Qiang’s family will suffer a loss? You all weren’t home last year, so you didn’t see Qingzi’s transformation last year; damn, it’s like he’s been amped up, also, Qingzi is not an ordinary person anymore. You think he’s like us with no usefulness at all!" On hearing this, Wang Xing responded confidently.

He doesn’t know much else, but he’s aware that his buddy has not only money but also a capable girlfriend.

After all, he’s currently making a living under this one’s wing. As for how capable, he’s 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? Who’s that young man?"

"Not sure, I heard he’s a schoolmate of Xiao Qiang."

"Just a kid, can he handle it?"

"Hey, don’t underestimate him. I heard from Xiao Qiang’s mom that yesterday that young man took out 300,000 for Dashan’s surgery, although it didn’t succeed, he’s no ordinary person."

"That’s for sure; did you see that Mercedes at the door? I heard it’s over two million!"

"Two million plus, my goodness, just that one car? If it were me, I definitely wouldn’t buy it, just something practical will do!"

"Don’t say that, Xiao Qiang’s classmate is really decent, truly loyal. I heard he’s 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, it’s killing me."

"Well, not necessarily, could be a rich second-generation?"

The relatives in Ding Qiang’s 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 Qiang’s family might not ever return.]

Upon hearing this, Su Qing subconsciously sighed, realizing everyone has their little schemes. If Ding Qiang’s family knew what their relatives were thinking, they’d likely feel even worse.

But this is human nature, and if it were him, he’d be no different. After all, true empathy doesn’t 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? I’ll listen to you."

On hearing, Su Qing nodded, then looked at Ding Qiang’s mother, as after all, there’s an elder in the house, and Ding Qiang is not an orphan.

Seeing his gaze, Ding Qiang’s mother also spoke, "Xiao Qing, you handle it; aunty trusts you."

In simple terms, it’s 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, they’re 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 Dashan’s 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 narrator’s 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 you’re 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, shouldn’t medical expenses be your responsibility? Medical cost is medical cost, compensation is compensation, do you think we’re 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?"

"It’s Su, but no need for you to introduce yourselves, I’m not interested, but I’ll tell you, 350,000... is not enough!"

Hearing this, the man appeared awkward, seeing as the person didn’t seem ordinary, unsure of his background, he could only smile along, "Mr. Su, it’s like this, Ding Dashan didn’t actually sign a labor contract with our company, so he cannot officially be considered as a work injury, we..."

Yet he didn’t finish his words when Su Qing’s expression turned severe, then sneered, "And you want to say it’s out of humanitarian concern? Bullshit!

He didn’t follow your safety standards? Who can prove it? You can’t just claim anything you want, right? It’s just a lawsuit, alright, I’ll engage."

After talking, he said to Ding Qiang, "Da Qiang, since you trust me, I’ll speak directly. If 350,000, they won’t 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, we’ll see to them."

Upon hearing, Ding Qiang nodded, in agreement with his approach.

Hearing his words startled the construction’s two men, uncertain if he’s bluffing, but Su Qing indeed appeared composed.

"Gentlemen, let me ask you one more time, regarding the compensation amount, do you have the authority?"

Hearing this, both showed uneasy expressions, and then shook their heads.

"Alright, in that case, we’ll leave it here today, next time, bring someone who holds authority. By the way, I’m Su Qing, you can find me at Jiangcheng City Public Security Bureau’s Criminal Investigation Division, let’s 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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