Chapter 1275: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 1275: Negotiation Is Possible, But Sincerity Must Be Shown!

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

Zhang Jianguo made over ten phone calls before finally finding a friend who could help him.

That friend's name was Yong'an; he said he knew someone working at a law firm in their county town.

That lawyer's surname was Zhao, and his professional ability was quite strong.

Then he connected Zhang Jianguo with him.

As a result, after paying a 500 yuan consultation fee and explaining the situation to the other party, the other party immediately shook his head and sighed:

"Your situation is difficult. Fatigue driving definitely means bearing primary responsibility. I can't take this case. You'd better find someone more capable. Since you're Yong'an's friend, I won't charge you that 500 yuan; I'll WeChat refund it to you in a bit."

Zhang Jianguo was somewhat dumbfounded:

"No, Lawyer Zhao, I only drove continuously for 4 hours and 19 minutes, just 19 minutes over, and I wasn't fatigued at all at the time. How does that count as fatigue driving?"

Lawyer Zhao said:

"The legal clauses stipulate exactly that. Never mind 19 minutes over; even if it's just 1 minute over, as long as the other side seizes on that handle, you basically have no chance of a turnaround. After all, you fundamentally cannot prove you weren't fatigue driving. Legal matters rely most on evidence. Whether you were fatigue driving isn't up to what you say; there are explicit legal provisions. Continuous driving exceeding 4 hours is fatigue driving!"

Zhang Jianguo's head buzzed:

"Really, not even a shred of chance left……"

Lawyer Zhao said:

"Unless you can bribe the judge, don't even think about turning it around. Primary responsibility you definitely can't escape. But if you had that kind of pull, you'd have settled it yourself long ago. Why would you need to come find me?"

"Then…… what should I do……" Zhang Jianguo's lips trembled.

He suddenly felt a sense of the world spinning.

7 dead, 11 injured!

With so many casualties, if he bears primary responsibility, he simply can't afford the compensation!

Even bankrupting the family wouldn't cover it!

He still has a wife and kids to support!

How is he supposed to live?

He despaired!

He even thought about killing himself!

It's just a pity that right now he's at the police station; he doesn't even have the opportunity to seek death.

In the blink of an eye, a day passed.

Zhou Wenbing helped Wang Dashan file for a reexamination, and sure enough, the accident determination certificate reversed.

The newly issued accident determination certificate ruled that Zhao Jianguo bore 70% primary responsibility, and Wang Dashan bore 30% secondary responsibility.

Zhang Jianguo didn't resist anymore; his heart was dead ash.

The police directly detained him.

Next, criminal proceedings still have to be gone through.

Because fatigue driving caused a major car accident, that definitely constitutes a criminal offense.

Zhang Jianguo's side felt like falling into an ice cellar.

While Wang Dashan's side, on the other hand, let out a huge breath of relief.

As long as he doesn't have to bear primary responsibility, everything is negotiable!

Because Zhang Jianguo didn't file for reexamination again, on the very day the accident determination certificate was reissued, Wang Dashan was released.

He wanted to take the initiative to go apologize to the families of those dead and injured villagers.

But Du Xiaojuan stopped him and scolded sternly:

"Wang Dashan, today you go back to Guangzhou with Kang Yi and your son. You behave yourself in Guangzhou and look after the kid. As for the compensation matter, Lawyer Zhou and I will handle the coordination!"

"But……"

Wang Dashan felt somewhat guilty. He felt that since he had caused such a huge incident, he should at least go apologize in person!

However, Du Xiaojuan wouldn't let him say more:

"No buts! Haven't you caused enough trouble acting on your own initiative!"

Hearing this, Wang Dashan could only hang his head in shame and comply with Du Xiaojuan's arrangements.

That very day he drove, carrying Kang Yi and his son Wang Dujin, back to Guangzhou!

Wang Xiaohua also had to go back to Beijing; he hadn't returned to school for many days.

Fortunately, he's in his junior year now, courses aren't that many. Missing a week or two doesn't really matter.

But Wang Xiaohua didn't take Wang Dashan's car to the airport. Although Wang Dashan was going to his Guangzhou home, which happened to be en route to Baiyun Airport.

Wang Xiaohua didn't tell him. He waited until Wang Dashan left, then had Wang Erhai drive him to the airport.

Wang Erhai knew Wang Xiaohua had grievances against Wang Dashan, but it wasn't appropriate to say anything.

He knew that after this series of events, Wang Dashan had completely broken Wang Xiaohua's heart.

This kind of thing probably can only be left to time to slowly digest.

Wang Erhai sent Wang Xiaohua to Baiyun Airport. When Wang Xiaohua got out of the car, he finally spoke:

"Second Brother, Dad's funeral arrangements will be your responsibility. Have him taken to the crematorium and burned, then bring him back to Shanggou Village for burial. Don't hire villagers to handle it; even if you hire them, they might not go."

Wang Erhai nodded:

"Mm, got it!"

With such a major car accident, who would still be willing to come help the Wang Family handle the funeral arrangements?

"Alright then, I'm leaving. Be careful on your way back."

Wang Xiaohua closed the car door, turned around, and walked away.

At this moment, Wang Erhai rolled down the car window and shouted at Wang Xiaohua's retreating figure:

"Third Brother, Big Brother has already shouldered all the responsibility for us, don't blame him too much!"

Wang Xiaohua stopped his footsteps, turned back with a bitter smile:

"I don't blame him, I blame myself. Why couldn't I have been ruthless enough back then to fall out with him and oppose his actions?"

After saying these words, Wang Xiaohua walked into the crowd.

Wang Erhai sighed, then drove away.

He drove back to his hometown, Shanggou Village.

Only to see a large crowd of villagers surrounding and blocking the courtyard inside.

Du Xiaojuan and Zhou Wenbing were currently dealing with these villagers who had come to demand an explanation.

"Where is Wang Dashan? Tell Wang Dashan to get out here!"

The villagers' emotions were agitated.

Because not long ago, someone saw Wang Dashan drive out of the village entrance.

His son was also in the car!

The villagers who had originally already withdrawn from the Wang Family, feeling that Wang Dashan was going to flee, came back to the Wang Family again, crowding the Wang family courtyard until it was packed tight!

"My husband has returned to Guangzhou to go to work. If you have any matters, you can speak with me, and I will have Lawyer Zhou help you connect!"

"We want compensation!"

Yang Jiahao took the lead in stirring things up.

"That's right, compensation!" Zhang Jiajun also shouted along.

Other villagers followed along and shouted one after another.

Demanding the Wang Family give compensation.

"Quiet!"

Du Xiaojuan gave a loud shout.

Then said:

"Right now, the Traffic Police side has already issued the Accident Determination Certificate. My husband bears Secondary Responsibility, only needing to bear 30% of the responsibility. Logically speaking, we indeed should have started compensating you! However!"

Du Xiaojuan's tone suddenly took a turn:

"How much should be compensated, our say doesn't count! Lawyer Zhou, you come explain it to them!"

Zhou Wenbing stepped forward:

"Fellow villagers, I understand your current mood, but we must speak according to the law! According to the provisions of the 'Civil Code' and the 'Judicial Interpretation on Personal Injury Compensation', there are two channels for how much we compensate. The first is negotiated mediation, the second is a Court Judgment! Which channel do you want to take? Personally, I think everyone is from the same village, if we can negotiate, it's best to negotiate! What do you think?"

Yang Jiahao said:

"Negotiation is fine, but you must show sincerity!"

Other villagers also chimed in agreement:

"Exactly, exactly, must show sincerity!"