Chapter 337: Chapter 209 Beaten and Still Paying Money_2
"My uncle is Zhu Mingshan, I want to call home!" Zhu Wu couldn’t act tough anymore and directly mentioned his uncle’s name.
To say Zhu Mingshan is indeed a notable figure locally; in earlier years he opened an arcade, later it was a nightclub, and he was considered a well-known socialite. Zhu Wu’s arrogance is directly influenced by his family’s background.
"Zhu Mingshan’s nephew?"
Upon hearing this, Du Longsheng took out his phone, flipped through the contacts, and quickly dialed.
After some pleasantries, they soon got down to business. Upon hearing that his nephew brought people into the competition venue and attacked them, being detained by the security division, Zhu Mingshan immediately said he would drive over.
After Zhu Wu revealed his background, people’s attitude towards him somewhat softened, a subtle change Zhang Yang and his companions keenly noticed.
"Boss..." Wang Yan quietly nudged Zhang Yang’s heel.
"Don’t worry, Old Zhao knows how to handle it properly. If worst comes to worst, we’ll call the police! Just stay calm! How’s the injury on your arm? Maybe we should have someone take you to get stitches?" Zhang Yang asked with some concern.
Wang Yan rolled up his torn sleeve and glanced at it: "I could tell that machete was dull at a glance, just scare tactics, my arm has a bit of bruising, no big deal!"
Wang Yan, brave yet meticulous, turned out to be right, there indeed was a mark but no cut, the blunt machete’s limited damage was blocked by his sun-protection clothing, such bruises would fade in ten days or so.
After twenty minutes or so, an over-fifty man quickly arrived at the security division.
Judging by their features, Zhu Wu indeed resembled Zhu Mingshan a bit.
Seeing his uncle arrive, Zhu Wu finally gained confidence, hugging his uncle’s arm to complain: "Uncle, it was them who beat me up!"
Originally expecting his uncle to support him, Zhu Wu was shocked when Zhu Mingshan, without hesitation, landed a heavy slap on his nephew’s face.
Zhu Mingshan, with a stern face, pointed at his nephew and said: "You’ve been spoiled rotten, oblivious to the laws! And even dared to bring a knife to Dragon and Phoenix Manor to hack people? Look at you, what a disgrace! Have your uncle Du report you to the police, for provocations, intentional harm, get you in custody for some years and let the government discipline you!"
"Old Zhu, that’s too harsh, the child’s still young, he deserves another chance when mistakes are made!" Du Longsheng laughed heartily, intercepting Zhu Mingshan’s raised arm.
"So, I apologize, everyone! My nephew’s been spoiled at home, causing big trouble, creating problems for you all! Today’s incident, we’ll pay appropriate compensation and apologize, we admit it! Everyone, consider giving the child a chance for my sake!"
Zhu Mingshan offered a low posture apology, making Zhang Yang somewhat uncomfortable; his previously prepared rebuttals went unused.
Du Longsheng then spoke up: "You guys, Old Zhu has stated his position, as the victims, what’s your opinion?"
"There are no outsiders here, I’ll speak frankly! At this juncture, so many eyes are watching outside, the impact’s too damaging! Even if we did report to the police, you got involved too, it’d likely be ruled mutual fighting, punishment for everyone!"
"Personally, since no severe injuries occurred, it’s better to squash it! Let Zhu Wu apologize, pay some medical expenses, or just settle it like that? What do you think?"
The crowd remained silent, all eyes on Zhang Yang, indicating clearly that Zhang Yang had the final say.
This scene surprised Du Longsheng a bit since, among the four, Zhang Yang was the youngest, yet he appeared to be the backbone of the team.
Zhang Yang thought briefly, nodded: "Alright, all five of us are bruised, give us ten thousand yuan for medical expenses, and we’ll settle this privately!"
"Damn! You’re trying to rob us, right? Uncle, not a single cent! Let’s see what they can do!" Upon hearing Zhang Yang demand ten thousand yuan for medical expenses, Zhu Wu instantly exploded.
Zhu Mingshan nodded firmly, giving his defiant nephew a sharp look to keep quiet: "Fine, ten thousand it is, I will pay!"
After saying this, Zhu Mingshan took out a wad of crisp hundred-yuan bills, an unsealed ten thousand, from his handbag.
Seeing Zhu Mingshan agree so readily, Zhang Yang nodded and motioned Wang Yan to take the money, simultaneously saying: "Since Uncle Zhu is straightforward, we’ll settle this privately!
As for childish threats about revenge, don’t mention it again, it might lead to a beating!"
While speaking, Zhang Yang even presented himself as an elder, tidying Zhu Wu’s collar, and symbolically dusting off the footprints on him.
Observing Zhang Yang’s demeanor and tone, Zhu Mingshan clearly couldn’t fathom him, a young man possessing maturity beyond his years, not someone ordinary.
"Hey youngster, your name is Zhang Yang, right? Now that it’s resolved, no grudges! Maybe not knowing each other before, would you honor us over dinner tonight to apologize on behalf of Xiao Wu? Would you accept the invitation?"
Zhang Yang smiled, shaking his head: "Many thanks, Uncle Zhu, for the gesture. Today’s competition, our team should have won the championship, the company has already planned the celebration banquet at home! After receiving the award, we plan to head back, maybe next time, if we have the chance, we’ll join!"
"Alright, leave a contact number, make sure to call when you’re in Fengcheng again!"
"Certainly, certainly!"
...
Thus, through negotiations with hidden intents among several parties, the violent incident involving weapon fighting at the competition venue was resolved, big issues turned into small, then effectively handled.
Zhang Yang and his crew, after beating up Zhu Wu, managed to secure ten thousand yuan for medical expenses, without any loss.
Resolving this conflict, Zhu Mingshan left with his nephew, and Zhang Yang’s group also exited the security office.
Seeing Zhang Yang’s group emerge safely from the security office, Zhao Bingguang, who had been observantly outside, quickly came over.
"All good? How did it go?"
Zhang Yang grinned: "That idiot’s uncle paid us ten thousand yuan for medical expenses, everyone goes their own way now!"
"Not bad, better than I expected!"
Hearing this, Zhao Bingguang nodded, taking out his phone to call a friend, finding the opposite side reasonable, the precautions Old Zhao prepared weren’t needed.
...
The coordination work for the entire incident lasted about an hour, delaying the originally scheduled award ceremony from four to half-past four.
The final results revealed, Zhang Yang, with top ranking in total points, successfully won the off-road championship grand prize.
Elsewhere, Zhu Wu, led away by his uncle from Dragon and Phoenix Manor, immediately complained upon getting into the car.
"Uncle, call Brother Jun and everyone, damn it, don’t let these brats leave Fengcheng! Hell, being knocked down and kicked around, my ribs might be broken!"
Zhu Mingshan glanced at his nephew, who hadn’t learned from loss, and asked sternly: "Xiao Wu, how old are you this year?"
"21? What’s the matter? Why ask this? Getting beaten up on our turf, and nothing can be done?" Zhu Wu continued to brashly say.
"What Zhang Yang said was quite right! You’re indeed immature! Do you know what consequences would follow if the police were called? We barely settled the matter, and you still want to provoke them?"
"What can happen? At worst, spend a few days in the station, one against their five, seems worth it!"
"Worth it? I’d like to slap you dead; how could my brother bear such a dimwit for a son! Seems brainless!"
Zhu Mingshan threatened to raise his arm, ultimately refraining from bringing it down.
"How am I dimwitted! That Zhang Yang tricked me into getting expelled by the referee, and I brought people to slash him, what’s wrong with that! It wasn’t my issue!" Zhu Wu argued with his uncle.
Zhu Mingshan became very upset, abruptly opening the car door: "Go ahead, do it now! See if I interfere again, I’ll call you out!
If not for my past ties with Du Longsheng, his leaning in our favor, involving the police, you’d be sunk, you know?
Director Liu spearheads the project; you wielded a knife at the competition, committing violent assault, still feeling justified? Reporting to authorities, pin down a charge of intentional harm, provocations, you’d have nowhere to argue from!
If you can’t appreciate things, you ought to spend a few years inside!"
After hearing all this, Zhu Wu was stunned.