blueteamnovel Chapter 2451 - 1548: Pride and Prejudice (2)
Chapter 2451 - 1548: Pride and Prejudice (2)
A word awakens the dreamer!
Fang Weiguo was enlightened, suddenly realizing, and slapped his knee sharply.
"That’s right! So that’s it! Jiang Chen, your knowledge didn’t go to waste!"
Someone smiled humbly.
"Indeed, the new wave surpasses the old; each generation is stronger than the last. I’ve lived most of my life, yet I haven’t seen things as clearly as you."
Fang Weiguo lamented, and then couldn’t help but criticize: "These capitalists are truly refined egotists. I thought they genuinely wanted to compensate. Turns out it’s to avoid greater losses, calculating gains and losses meticulously."
"Not just refined egotism, but also deeply ingrained arrogance and prejudice against ordinary people."
Fang Qing softly added.
Fang Weiguo was startled and looked at his daughter.
Indeed.
Why did they come to his doorstep?
Wasn’t it because his daughter is a top lawyer?
Negotiating with a top lawyer and reaching an agreement is acceptable, but compromising with homeowners is perhaps like an immortal bowing to a mortal — a great humiliation.
Such distorted values!
But perhaps that’s reality.
"How did Uncle Fang talk to them?"
Jiang Chen asked.
"Of course, I couldn’t agree to them."
Fang Weiguo immediately replied.
"Rest assured, we promised them nothing. Uncle Fang still has a knack for playing dumb, wielding his eloquence skillfully to send those two off."
Pan Hui emerged from the kitchen.
"Look at the way you’re saying this, what do you mean by playing dumb? Could I have directly kicked them out? That would have been impolite."
"Yes, yes, you’re right. The aggrieved party is Zhang Zhongquan; we don’t need to offend them."
The common folk mindset is like this.
Avoid trouble where possible.
Facing renowned local real estate developers, even if they are greedy and unscrupulous, directly falling out with them is impossible.
"If they come back again, simply have them leave."
Fang Qing straightforwardly suggested, calm and collected, perhaps understanding less about social nuances even after reading so much.
Mr. and Mrs. Fang certainly understand their daughter’s character, absolutely impossible to be bought, especially with Zhang Zhongquan being Jiang Chen’s uncle. Thus, they always feigned ignorance when Green Land personnel visited, handling the situation diplomatically, though the lawsuit is a battle, regardless of keeping a line reserved.
"If they come again next time. We should just direct them to Zhang Zhongquan..."
Pan Hui’s words were interrupted by Fang Qing.
"The paint last night was thrown by Green Land."
Mr. and Mrs. Fang were shocked.
"What did you say?"
"Qing Qing, is what you’re saying true? Was it really done by Green Land?"
"Yes, it was indeed Green Land. Fu Zili has confirmed it, found the person responsible, and admitted it was directed by Green Land."
Jiang Chen provided evidence; he intended to inform Fang Qing earlier but was interrupted unexpectedly by the arrival of Green Land people.
"Bastards!"
Upon learning the truth, Fang Weiguo turned pale with rage.
Being kind to others is his lifestyle and principle.
But as a man, how can he not have his bottom line; his bottom line is his family!
Though no one was injured, the paint-splashing act seriously disrupted their normal life, and it put significant psychological pressure and stress on his wife. If they don’t compromise or relent, will more aggressive actions be taken next?
"Keep it down! Just now weren’t you being quite courteous to them?"
"If I knew it was them, I..."
"What can you do? Kill them?"
Discovering the culprit, Pan Hui, the most average and traditional housewife of Shen Zhou, reacted commendably, naturally shocked but swiftly calming down.
"These developers, are they truly lawless?"
After comforting her husband, she couldn’t help but mutter.
"What is the law? What is heaven? For money, these heartless bastards wouldn’t shy away from doing anything!"
Fang Weiguo had a solemn face, expressing seriously and gravely, "We must find a way, otherwise if the issue isn’t resolved satisfactorily, they will surely not end it here. The paint attack this time, next time it might be arson."
Pan Hui turned pale upon hearing this, showing unease. Although encountering such things for the first time in reality, similar events have been depicted on TV news countless times.
Some businessmen, seeming refined in suits, are indeed ruthless and inhumane, willing to trample the law and resort to any means to achieve goals and amass profits.
"Why not, let’s call the police?"
"Daring to do this, would they fear our calling the police? They threw paint yesterday, today came for a visit, see how brazen!"
Fang Weiguo also realized it.
"Blatantly breaching agreement, so many homeowners collectively defending rights and yet unable to do anything against them, indicates how strong their backing could be, losing a door, what can you do to them?"
"Isn’t anyone standing up for the ordinary folks?"
Pan Hui was bewildered and worried.
Fang Weiguo was silent.
He certainly understands more than his wife, who spent her life in domesticity.
As an ordinary person, one can only hope never to clash with authority in a lifetime.
Otherwise.
No means to resist.
None at all.
"Let me ask Zhang Zhongquan what he has been saying outside!"
Fang Weiguo got up, found his phone on the dining table, and dialed Zhang Zhongquan’s number afterward.
"Brother Fang!"
Compared to over here, Zhang Zhongquan’s voice was loud and full, filled with vigor; good events bring high spirits. Even across the radio waves, you could feel his comfort and delight.
"Brother what brother!"
Jiang Chen and Fang Qing remained silent.
Fang Weiguo held the phone, responding crossly to the other side: "Have you been babbling nonsense outside?"
"Nonsense? What nonsense did I say? Brother Fang, what’s up? I don’t understand what you’re talking about?"
"Come to see me immediately; I have something to ask!"
Fang Weiguo knew, over the phone, airing it out with this guy would likely be futile.
"Ah?"
Zhang Zhongquan seemed reluctant too; after all, with representation already setup, Fang Family has no more use to him.
"Brother Fang, I’m somewhat occupied for now..."
You have nothing but nonsense!
Really wanting to expose him, mostly being lazy or unwilling to come over, Fang Weiguo nonetheless managed his emotions.
"It’s okay if you come over later; I’ll wait."
Zhang Zhongquan hesitated, discerning the unmistakable firmness in Fang’s words, even though Fang Family has fulfilled their promise to him, he doesn’t need to pursue them anymore. But burning bridges so hastily wouldn’t look great.
After all, the lawsuit isn’t over yet.
The refund hasn’t been secured in hand yet.
"Alright, I’ll be there later."
After weighing the options, Zhang Zhongquan had to agree.
"Pa."
The call was directly hung up.
"What are you acting so high and mighty for..."
Zhang Zhongquan set down the phone, grumbling unhappily, then another call came in.
"Yes, this is Zhang Zhongquan."
"You’re also a Greenfield homeowner? Don’t worry, against these unscrupulous developers, we must stand brave, learning to wield legal weapons to protect our lawful rights! It’s useless to bicker with them."
"Haha, don’t say that, it’s just that my niece is accomplished; knowing her uncle was wronged by unethical developers, specifically assembled a top lawyer team from the big city. Settle? Impossible! These unscrupulous developers only dare bully the local folk. This time I’ll show them, I, Zhang Zhongquan, am not easy to deal with!"
Zhang Zhongquan was grotesquely proud, standing invincible, basking in the praise and admiration of fellow homeowners, his vanity hugely satisfied, as if he considered himself the leading brother, a hero seeking justice for the people!
"Of course, you can; why wouldn’t you be able to? During the trial, feel free to come and see. I will make sure Green Land, those bastards, cry and apologize to me in court!"