Chapter 2453 - 1549: Justice and Money (2)
Chapter 2453 - 1549: Justice and Money (2)
Zhang Zhongquan indicated that he was helping to promote.
Pan Hui was tired of hearing this nonsense and pressed, "Does everyone outside know about this?"
"No."
Zhang Zhongquan dodged, "I just told a few homeowners who were also victimized by Green Land."
"A few? You probably let all the homeowners know, didn’t you?"
Zhang Zhongquan was puzzled and frowned, "So what if they know? Brother Fang, does it have any impact? Shouldn’t we homeowners unite against such unethical companies and fight against the evil forces together?"
"Evil forces. Well said."
Fang Weiguo nodded, "Since you know what kind of behavior Green Land has, why push Qing Qing into the spotlight? Aren’t you making Qing Qing take the hit for you?"
Zhang Zhongquan frowned more deeply, and his expression became serious.
"Take the hit? Brother Fang, I must object to that. How could I let Fang Qing take the hit for me? I’m more than grateful to her."
This was genuinely sincere.
His widespread promotion outside had no other intention; just a common person eager to show off, gain face, and boast.
To put it bluntly.
It was all because of vanity.
Of course.
The Fang Weiguo couple understood too.
They knew Jiang Chen, this distant uncle, was just selfish and narrow-minded, with a shallow perspective. You couldn’t say he was very bad.
Otherwise, regardless, without Green Land splashing paint, they certainly wouldn’t let their daughter meddle.
"You may not have meant it, but your actions resulted in this outcome!"
Zhang Zhongquan was a bit stunned, looking at Fang Weiguo, then at Pan Hui, and then again at the two young people on the sofa.
"Brother Fang, I really don’t quite understand."
"Weren’t you asking how the paint outside got there? I’ll tell you; it was last night, Green Land hired someone to splash it because you were out there loudly proclaiming that Qing Qing could help you win the lawsuit."
Zhang Zhongquan was dumbfounded and instinctively asked, "Really?"
"Zhongquan, we don’t need to make up such lies to deceive you," Pan Hui said, "Today Green Land even sent people to offer money so that Qing Qing wouldn’t intervene anymore."
Zhang Zhongquan’s heart quivered, and a tremendous sense of crisis surged up.
Although he boasted in front of other homeowners, without Fang Qing’s backing, what was he after all?
Still having top domestic lawyers fly to Sha City to help him seek justice?
Whether they are willing to take the case is another story; he couldn’t even afford the basic attorney fees!
"Sister Pan, you mustn’t go back on your word! If you let go at this time... then I... I would have no choice but to jump off a building!"
Zhang Zhongquan looked around anxiously, finally fixating on the windowsill, as if he was about to sprint to experience the thrill of flying.
"Enough!"
Fang Weiguo was tired of his act and bluntly said, "If you really had the courage, you would have climbed the Greenfield Phase II building and jumped by now. I don’t believe that if there’s a death, those officials could still cover for them."
Zhang Zhongquan’s expression stiffened, extremely embarrassed.
That house indeed exhausted his lifetime savings, but to say he had the courage to die for it, he definitely didn’t have it.
As the saying goes.
Better a live dog than a dead lion.
Not just him, among so many homeowners, if even one person was willing to go all out against the developer, the problem wouldn’t have dragged on until now.
Everyone fantasized about solving it legally, but forgot that the interpretation of "law" was never in the hands of ordinary people.
"Zhongquan, don’t take it to heart. Green Land’s actions are too barbaric, too excessive, and your brother Fang is a bit anxious."
Pan Hui tried to ease the atmosphere.
Aware that he had no room for grievances, Zhang Zhongquan quickly nodded in acknowledgment, "Sister Pan, I understand. If I were in such a situation myself... I’d be very angry too."
Then.
He wore a wronged and innocent expression.
"But I really didn’t know Green Land could be so despicable and shameless, to actually cause trouble for you. They’re a flagship real estate company in Sha City. Why are they behaving like the mafia..."
"In real estate, not one is easy to deal with. They might even come for you today."
The thought of being dismembered and buried flashed reflexively in Zhang Zhongquan’s mind, his face showing undeniable panic.
"Brother Fang, stop joking..."
"I’m not joking. If pushed, what wouldn’t they do?"
"Things haven’t gotten to the point of murder and arson."
After a long silence, someone finally spoke, of course now as Fang Qing’s boyfriend, the future son-in-law of the Fang family, or at least a prospective one, representing Fang Qing.
"Whether it’s paint splashing or sending people to negotiate, it shows Green Land still wants to resolve the problem with the least impact."
Knowing he had caused this unwarranted disaster for the Fang family due to his vanity and eagerness to show off, Zhang Zhongquan knew he was the person with the least say in the room. Not knowing if he was comforting the Fang family or himself, he hurriedly echoed, "Yes, yes, yes, Jiang is right. Even if Green Land is powerful, they surely wouldn’t dare to commit murder and arson."
Fang Weiguo said nothing, still with a stern face, not contradicting his "prospective son-in-law," and continued to question Zhang Zhongquan.
"What do you plan to do?"
This query immediately baffled Zhang Zhongquan. He was at a loss, unable to respond. How would he know what to do?
"Or rather, what do you think should be done?"
"..."
Zhang Zhongquan’s face was blank, anxious, and clueless.
Amidst the tense silence, Fang Qing spoke, "Uncle Zhang," and nearly brought Zhang Zhongquan to tears.
"Uncle Zhang, have you already filed a lawsuit?"
"I have! Yes, I have!"
Zhang Zhongquan quickly said, "The court has already accepted it, and the trial is next week."
Fang Qing’s demeanor remained calm, not venting any anger over the paint incident at him and still afforded him basic respect.
It’s obvious why, without saying.
"I’m going to ask you a question now, Uncle Zhang. Do you want to get justice, or do you just want your money back for the house purchase?"
"This..."
Zhang Zhongquan opened his mouth but didn’t know how to answer.
The Fang Weiguo couple, and Jiang Chen, all watched in silence.
"If it’s the latter, it’s not difficult. I can agree to Green Land’s terms and then transfer the money to you, Uncle Zhang. And if I don’t agree, I believe it won’t be long before Green Land approaches you before the trial to give you money, asking you to sign an agreement and voluntarily withdraw the lawsuit."
Qing Gege, truly professional.
Clear and sharp.
"So, Uncle Zhang, do you really want money, or do you want justice? You need to think carefully about this problem."
Zhang Zhongquan’s eyes flickered, his brain clearly working at full speed.
Of course.
What he was considering certainly wasn’t how to choose between the two.
Justice, who cares!
Can you exchange it for a pound of meat in the market?
If there were no concerns, he would undoubtedly and unhesitatingly choose money.
But, a feeling warned him that the question from the Fang family’s daughter wasn’t that simple.
If choosing money.
Then.
Wasn’t the Fang family’s door "changed for nothing"?
"Qing Qing, can Uncle Zhang get both justice and money?"
Zhang Zhongquan tentatively asked, looking both embarrassed, which amused Fang Weiguo.
But at least this time, he was not entirely self-centered.
If he merely wanted money, ignoring the injustices they suffered, Fang Weiguo would indeed show him the door.
"Then Uncle Zhang must remember, no matter what terms Green Land offers you, whether through threats or enticements, you must not compromise. Only the court can give you both justice and cash."
Their eyes met.
Zhang Zhongquan’s heart trembled. For the first time, he felt such pressure from a younger generation that he unconsciously nodded without thinking further.
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