Chapter 149 The Male Protagonist's Excellent Mother (Thirty-Six)
If Zheng Wanjun didn't regard Zhao Qingyun as a potential stock, she wouldn't care too much about Gu's weakness.
After all, if there were no conflicts of interest, we would just be ordinary neighbors.
Seeing such a timid and cowardly beauty like Gu, Zheng Wanjun felt more admiration and pity for her.
The reason why everyone on the Internet is so saintly is not because they are kind, but because it has no direct interest in them.
If you just watch, who is not a free civet in the melon field? Zheng Wanjun wanted to raise a childhood sweetheart, so Gu became someone with whom he had a close relationship and direct interests.
Such a weak mother-in-law doesn't need to deliberately torture her daughter-in-law.
She only needed to stand there and cry until she vomited blood, which was enough to drive her daughter-in-law to death.
Of course, a daughter-in-law is too far away, and it will take several years.
What Zheng Wanjun is thinking about now is that if Gu's company cannot stand up, it will make Zhao Qingyun very tired, and may even hurt him.
Zhao Qingyun is only nine years old and should concentrate on his studies.
As a result, because of his mother's incompetence, he had to study hard and worry about the family at the same time.
We should always be on guard against our mothers getting into trouble.
For example, at this moment, if there were no passers-by actively testifying and her mother had not helped to shout, Gu would most likely have been blackmailed by thugs like Gou Saner.
If you get stuck with this kind of scoundrel, it will be a trouble you can't get rid of.
As for compensation, once it happens, there will always be two of them.
Once you give it to someone, it's hard to get rid of it.
Because, the first "concession" will not only not lead to reconciliation, but will become new "evidence" -
Oh, you said you didn’t hit anyone, then why do you have to pay compensation?
No one will say you are doing this out of kindness or being coerced.
They will only think that you are guilty and have indeed made a mistake! Even worse, the old beggar died on the spot! Not only did he cause a loss of life, but Gu also paid the money because of his cowardice and confusion, and directly killed his son.
Those hooligans will use this as a handle to continue to blackmail Zhao Qingyun's family! Until they are pushed to the point of being intolerable, and then they fight back! Zhao Qingyun is smart and mentally tough enough, and he is a true hero.
The popular male protagonist nowadays is no longer the saintly father type who repays evil with kindness and cares about the world, but the type that is both good and evil, who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment and is decisive in killing.
Based on Zhao Qingyun's personality, he will not continue to be blackmailed and will definitely take action.
However, no matter whether it is a conspiracy or an open conspiracy, once it is done, it will leave traces and become a hidden danger...
Zheng Wanjun's thoughts were quite divergent, extending from Gu Qingcheng's incompetence to the various troubles that Zhao Qingyun might face in the future.
"It's all Gu's fault! We are all ancient natives, why can't we be as strong and independent as my mother?"
Zheng Wanjun was lost in thought, and in his heart he had already started to complain about Gu Qingcheng, this perfect person.
Unconsciously, Zheng Wanjun looked at Gu Qingcheng with a bit of disdain.
Zhao Qingyun, who received the news, rushed over quickly and asked Goudan to report to the government.
He pushed his way into the crowd and found that the matter had been "resolved".
His eyes casually swept across the scene and happened to catch Zheng Wanjun's gaze.
Zhao Qingyun quickly looked away, as if it was just a casual glance and he didn't take it to heart.
However, his eyes were filled with a deep feeling! "Gou Saner, why is it you again!"
When the police came and saw Gou Saner and others, they immediately looked unhappy.
Gou San'er made a bitter face, bowed his head and begged for mercy: "Sixth Master, I was confused! I deserve to die! So, I, I will get rid of that old beggar right now?"
"Oh, please be merciful and spare me this time?"
It's just blackmail and it hasn't succeeded yet. Even if it goes to court, the most he'll get is a few beatings.
Gou San'er is a tough guy. He has been in and out of the court and prison over the years and has long been used to it.
Even the county magistrate and the bailiffs felt somewhat helpless.
He was a street thug who committed petty theft and extortion, but he never killed anyone or set any fire to anything. He made small mistakes all the time but never dared to commit a crime.
You can only save up some money, get beaten with a stick, or be thrown into jail for half a year or a year.
It's impossible to really chop off someone's head.
Gou Saner was also smart. He was active in admitting his guilt and showing filial piety.
Sometimes I would act as an informant for the government.
Therefore, he has been in the county town for more than ten years and has never "crashed".
This time, the blackmail failed and Gou Saner admitted defeat easily.
He was ready to take a few beatings, or at worst spend a few months in jail or do hard labor.
Officer: ...You bastard, you just got released and it starts again?
If possible, the officials really don't want to deal with such a tough guy.
When others go to jail, they are really punished.
As for Gou Saner, this guy is like going home! What kind of punishment is this? But his crime is not punishable by death. Although the county magistrate is mediocre, he cherishes his reputation and is unwilling to bear the charge of being too strict in law enforcement and killing innocent people for Gou Saner! The official felt that sending Gou Saner to jail was nothing.
He wanted to save some food for the cell.
But, he is not the victim.
The victim was Madam Gu, whose medicine shop, jointly owned by her and the county magistrate’s wife, was located on East Street.
The officer subconsciously looked at Gu Qingcheng, "Madam Gu, how do you think we should deal with this matter?"
If Madam Gu does not pursue the matter, the matter can be resolved into a small one.
As for Gou Saner, he also has to owe a favor to the Gu family, and he will not dare to and will not resort to tricks again.
Lady Wan frowned slightly: What does this officer mean? He wants Gu to reconcile?
Why? It's clearly a gangster extortion, with all the evidence, just send it to court and punish it according to the law.
This official doesn't seem to be shielding the victim, but rather trying to smooth things over.
Zheng Wanjun was also very angry.
The reason why there are so many bad guys who commit fraud in the future is because they are not punished enough.
The police came, but they just gave me a verbal education and didn't impose any substantial punishment.
The cost of crime is too low, or even non-existent, which is why incidents of fraud are becoming more and more rampant.
The laws in ancient times seemed to be more stringent.
Zheng Wanjun had never read the laws of this dynasty, but from his mother's expression he knew that according to the law, a gangster like Gou Saner would be punished.
Even if he is beaten with a stick or thrown into jail for a few months, it will at least teach Gou Saner a lesson.
But this officer, instead of acting according to the law, went to the victim and tried to smooth things over.
Zheng Wanjun was filled with injustice.
What made Wan Niangzi and Zheng Wanjun even more angry was Gu's "bad intentions".
“…Let’s just forget about this!”
Gu Qingcheng was still sobbing.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
With tears in her eyes, she said timidly, "They, they didn't get any money either."
The officer and Gou Saner's eyes lit up.
Hey, Madam Gu is still kind-hearted. She should forgive others when she can!
Even though Gou Saner is a bastard, he knows what's right and what's wrong.
Mrs. Gu's casual remark could save herself from a beating or several months in prison.
Ahem, he really didn’t care much about those punishments.
But, he would only be happier if he could escape.
Furthermore, after what happened today, Gou Saner knew that Madam Gu was not to be trifled with! Whether it was her "crying skills" or her relationship with the county magistrate, it was enough to make Gou Saner wary.
Gou Saner was indeed resentful about this "crash".
Madam Gu helped him and was not easy to deal with. Gou Saner did not want to hold a grudge, so he silently kept the three names "Ji Dalang" in his heart.
"Okay! You are such a good fellow, Ji Dalang! You know that the Gu family is not easy to mess with, but you still instigated me!"
"Do you take me for a fool? Or do you take me for a gun?"
"You bastard, just wait!"
Gou Saner was secretly mad but he forced a flattering smile on his face.
"Thank you, Madam Gu! Thank you, Master Liu!"
Seeing that the matter had been resolved, the officer did not delay any further.
However, he did not miss the old beggar who had been lying on the ground.
He came closer, squatted down, covered his nose with his sleeve, and looked carefully, "I'm afraid this old guy is not going to make it!"
"Gou San'er, you got that person here, get him back to me!"
"If he is dead, send him to the charity cemetery."
"...Behave yourself, kid, and stop making trouble!"
At least be quiet for a few days and wait until the storm has passed!
"yes!"
Not only did he not get the money, but he also brought himself into a lot of trouble. Gou Saner cursed Ji Dalang in his heart.
When talking to the officials, he did not dare to be disrespectful in the slightest.
He nodded and bowed, saying yes repeatedly.
Gu Qingcheng suddenly spoke up, "Wait a minute!"
The official who was about to leave, and Gou Saner, who was full of complaints, all turned their heads to look at Gu.
Gu half leaned out from behind Wan Niangzi, as if the Virgin Mary was possessed, and said softly: "Since this old man is sick, let's send him to the clinic."
"After all, it's a human life! I, I'll pay for it!"
Everyone: ...Is this Gu mentally normal?
It was very clear that the old beggar had nothing to do with her.
The officials have also made arrangements.
As for her, instead of returning to the carriage quickly, she took the initiative to take on the job!
Is this kindness or stupidity?!
Wan Niangzi and Zheng Wanjun looked even more confused and disapproving.
Even if you want to be kind, there must be a bottom line.
However, Zhao Qingyun curled the corners of his lips: Mother, well done!
The "horse-drawn carriage incident" is indeed very clear and understandable.
But, rumors are as sharp as knives!
Zhao Qingyun is a man who is determined to become a powerful official.
If one day, he holds a high position, but someone impeaches his widowed mother for riding a horse and killing an innocent passerby.
Even if the facts were clarified later, there would still be people who would criticize that the old beggar was dead after all.
People will instinctively sympathize with the weak.
Just now, Gu Qingcheng was the weak one, and everyone was on her side.
When Zhao Qingyun becomes a powerful official, people will sympathize with the old beggar who "died in vain".
And if the Gu family sent the old beggar to the clinic, they would pay money and provide medicine to help him treat his illness.
If the old beggar died at this time, it would mean that the Gu family had done their utmost to be kind and righteous, and that the old beggar deserved it.
If the old beggar could live longer, there would be no evidence to prove this matter!
"Aniang is right! After all, it's a human life!"
Zhao Qingyun strode over. The young boy stood in front of the crowd with the demeanor of a kind-hearted gentleman!
(End of this chapter)
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