I have ten trillion licking dog gold

Zhang Zhongquan is indeed fine.

After having dinner at home, he leisurely lay on the sofa, pontificating and boasting in the Greenland Phase II homeowners' rights protection group for more than an hour, until it got dark and night fell before he finally got up reluctantly.

What is it that we pursue in life?
More often than not, it's about emotional value.

In the past two days, his emotional needs have been greatly satisfied. Through his own promotion, he has become an idol of the homeowners who are defending their rights, and is an undisputed star in the group. He even receives calls from them every day asking for advice and help.

It's hard for someone who hasn't experienced it to truly understand this feeling.

It's comparable to drug addiction!

So much so that he couldn't stop, and even gradually began to lose himself, forgetting that not long ago he was just like those other anxious homeowners, living in constant fear.

in short.

To put it simply.

They've just gotten carried away.

This even led to him being unwilling to be too obsequious when facing the Fang family, deliberately dragging out the time before slowly leaving the house.

Even when they received favors from others, it was the Fang family who stepped forward to help.

But men.

It needs to be propped up.

It’s different in the past.

When Zhang Zhongquan arrived at the entrance of the Third Construction Company compound by taxi after submitting a lawsuit to the court and having it accepted, he didn't even want to buy anything. After all, when he came a few days ago, he had brought a lot of things, paid great attention to etiquette, and invested a lot.

But after thinking about it in the end, the contrast shouldn't be too great.

Ok.

He is also grateful.

So he bought some fruit at the small supermarket at the entrance of the compound, bargaining down the price from eighty-eight yuan to seventy.

It's late at night, the last day of business, and the fruit won't be fresh if it's left overnight.

Although my cousin's family lives here, he has only visited a handful of times.

But things are unpredictable.

The place he once looked down upon is now the place he covets.

The thought of this place being demolished soon, and being moved to the best location in Shacheng, made him feel uncontrollably aggravated.

And then to think about how I paid for the house myself and still encountered such a shameless developer...

Is this fate?!
Hey!
Zhang Zhongquan kicked a pebble away, turned into the building where Fang's family lived (which was also his cousin's family), and saw a Maserati parked downstairs.

Okay.

The acid churned even more violently.

Thinking of his chubby son who only knew how to play on his phone, always ranked at the bottom of his class, and had to wear glasses in fifth grade, Zhang Zhongquan felt a deep sense of powerlessness and helplessness.

However, he is also an optimist.

As I walked past the Maserati and entered the building, all my negative emotions were left outside.

"Brother Fang, what happened to the ground? There's paint all over it. I thought it was blood, and I was almost scared."

Zhang Zhongquan knocked on the Fang family's door.

Fang Weiguo, who had calmed down a bit when he opened the door, suddenly turned pale when he heard Zhang Zhongquan bring up the very thing he didn't want to talk about, and he stopped paying attention to him.

Zhang Zhongquan found it a little strange, but didn't think much of it. He carried the fruit into the house and said, "Sister Pan."

Pan Hui forced a smile.

"Didn't I tell you not to bring it up again?"

"Hehe, I just bought it on the way out, it looks pretty fresh."

Pan Hui took it.

"Hey, Xiao Jiang's here."

Zhang Zhongquan quickly noticed Fang Qing sitting on the sofa, as well as someone else.

Tsk.

Don't say it.

This kid and his nephew actually share the same surname.

Could this be... fate?
Zhang Zhongquan didn't drink today, so his mind was much clearer than when he had freeloaded a meal at Greenland Phase 1 that day.

“Zhongquan, sit down.”

Pan Hui brought over a chair.

The sofa is too small; it's too cramped.

Would you like some water?

"No, no, Sister Pan, no need to trouble yourself."

Zhang Zhongquan waved his hand, then asked Fang Weiguo, who looked like he had lost money, "Brother Fang, what brings you here?"

Why have you suddenly become so busy?

Fang Weiguo made sarcastic remarks.

It was already 8:30, and it was pitch black outside the window. He thought the other person wasn't coming.

"Oh, don't even mention it. My son is incredibly stupid. Tutoring him drives me crazy. I really envy Brother Fang and Sister Pan. If my son were even half as smart as Qingqing, I would be so grateful."

Relatives are indeed relatives.

Although they were only cousins, Zhang Zhongquan's ability to speak eloquently was superb.

“Zhongquan, you shouldn’t put too much pressure on your child. Times have changed, and studying is not the only way out.”

Pan Hui comforted her.

"Yes," Fang Weiguo nodded, saying indifferently, "Think about how well you did in school. People have to accept their own mediocrity and accept their children's mediocrity. Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. You cannot ask your children to do what you cannot do yourself."

"..."

Zhang Zhongquan was speechless, finally realizing that something was wrong with the other party.

"Brother Fang, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Hmm, this place is uncomfortable."

Fang Weiguo nodded and pointed to his chest.

"ah!"

Zhang Zhongquan was shocked and immediately turned to look at the two younger men on the sofa. "You two should take Brother Fang to the hospital to get him checked out. At his age, all sorts of health problems are starting to appear, so we can't be careless."

"I have a mental illness."

Fang Weiguo said in a deep voice.

Zhang Zhongquan turned around. "Heart disease? Heart disease?"

"..."

Pan Hui had no choice but to stop playing riddles.

"Zhongquan, Sister Pan has a question for you. Did you tell anyone that Qingqing was your lawyer?"

Zhang Zhongquan frowned slightly, his small eyes flickering, and tentatively asked, "Why did Sister Pan say that?"

"Just answer yes or no."

Fang Weiguo questioned.

Zhang Zhongquan's eyes darted around, but he remained silent.

"You told me, didn't you?"

"Brother Fang, I was just mentioning it casually. Having such a niece is an honor for me, and also an honor for you all, Brother Fang?"

Zhang Zhongquan indicated that he was helping with publicity.

Pan Hui, too lazy to listen to this nonsense, pressed on, "Does everyone outside know?"

"No."

Zhang Zhongquan gave a vague answer, saying, "I only told a few homeowners who were also scammed by Greenland Group." "A few? You should have told all the homeowners, right?"

Zhang Zhongquan frowned, puzzled. "So what if we know? Brother Fang, what impact will it have? Shouldn't we homeowners unite and fight against such unscrupulous companies?"

"Evil forces. Well said."

Fang Weiguo nodded, "Since you know what kind of company Greenland is, why did you push Qingqing into the limelight? Aren't you just sending Qingqing to pave the way for you?"

Zhang Zhongquan frowned even more deeply, and his expression became serious.

"Take the fall? Brother Fang, I have to disagree with you. How could I let Fang Qing take the fall for me? I'm more than grateful to her."

These words are spoken from the heart.

He publicized it extensively, but he really didn't mean anything by it. He's just an ordinary person; he doesn't have any deep thoughts. He just wanted to show off, save face, and brag.

To put it bluntly...

It's all because of vanity.

Of course.

Fang Weiguo and his wife were also aware of this.

They knew that Jiang Chen, their cousin, was just selfish, narrow-minded, and short-sighted; he wasn't really that bad.

Otherwise, no matter what, Greenland wouldn't have needed to splash paint on them; they certainly wouldn't have let their daughter meddle in other people's business.

"You didn't mean it that way, but your actions led to this result!"

Zhang Zhongquan was a little confused. He looked at Fang Weiguo, then at Pan Hui, and then at the two young people on the sofa.

"Brother Fang, I really don't understand."

"Didn't you ask where the paint outside came from? Let me tell you, it was last night. Greenland hired people to splash it because you were bragging outside that Qingqing could help you win the lawsuit."

Zhang Zhongquan was stunned, and subconsciously asked, "Really?"

“Zhongquan, we have no reason to make up such lies to deceive you.” Pan Hui said, “Greenland even sent people here today to offer money so that Qingqing would no longer be involved in this matter.”

Zhang Zhongquan's heart skipped a beat, and a tremendous sense of crisis suddenly struck.

Don't be fooled by his boastful words in front of other homeowners; without Fang Qing's connections, he'd be nothing!

He even had a top-notch domestic legal team fly to Shacheng to help him seek justice.

Whether the lawyer is willing to take the case is another matter, but he can't even afford the minimum legal fees!

"Sister Pan, you absolutely can't go back on your word! If you abandon me now... then I... then I'll have no choice but to jump off a building!"

Zhang Zhongquan looked around, finally fixing his gaze on the windowsill, as if he were about to sprint a hundred meters at the slightest provocation to experience the thrill of flying.

"okay!"

Fang Weiguo was too lazy to watch his performance and bluntly said, "If you really had that kind of courage, you would have climbed to the second phase of Greenland and jumped off long ago. I don't believe that if someone died, those officials would still protect them."

Zhang Zhongquan's expression was stiff, and he looked extremely embarrassed.

That house certainly drained his life savings, but he certainly didn't have the courage to die because of it.

As the saying goes.

Better to die than live.

Let's not even talk about him. There are so many homeowners. If even one of them had gone to fight the developer, the problem wouldn't have dragged on like this until now.

“Zhongquan, don’t take it to heart. Greenland’s actions are really too barbaric and excessive. Your brother Fang is a little anxious.”

Pan Hui eased the tension.

Knowing he had no leverage, Zhang Zhongquan dared not argue and immediately backed down, nodding vigorously: "Sister Pan, I understand. If I were in that situation... I would be furious too."

immediately.

He wore an innocent and wronged expression.

"But I really didn't know Greenland would be so despicable and shameless as to come looking for trouble with you. They're a landmark real estate company in Shacheng, how come they're acting like the mafia..."

"Those in the real estate business are all tough nuts to crack. They might come knocking on your door today."

Zhang Zhongquan's mind reflexively conjured up images of dismemberment, body fragmentation, and body dumping, and his face betrayed his panic.

"Brother Fang, stop joking..."

"I'm not joking. If pushed to the limit, what wouldn't they do?"

"Things haven't reached the point where murder and arson are necessary."

After a long silence, the man finally spoke. Of course, at this moment, his identity had changed to Fang Qing's boyfriend and the Fang family's son-in-law, or at least a prospective son-in-law, so he represented Fang Qing.

"Whether it's splashing paint or sending people to bribe them, it shows that Greenland still wants to resolve the issue in the least disruptive way."

Zhang Zhongquan, who had caused the Fang family to suffer an undeserved disaster because of his own ambition and vanity, knew that he was the person with the least say in the room at this moment. He didn't know whether he was comforting the Fang family or himself, so he hurriedly echoed, "Yes, yes, Xiao Jiang is right. No matter how powerful or influential Greenland is, they certainly wouldn't dare to kill or set fires at will."

Fang Weiguo remained noncommittal, his face still grim, and did not refute his "prospective son-in-law," but continued to ask Zhang Zhongquan.

"What are you going to do?"

This question left Zhang Zhongquan completely bewildered. He had nothing to say and no answer. He had no idea what to do.
"Or rather, what do you think should be done?"

"..."

Zhang Zhongquan looked bewildered, anxious, and at a loss.

Just as the atmosphere became tense and oppressive, Fang Qing spoke up, calling out "Uncle Zhang," which almost made Zhang Zhongquan cry.

"Uncle Zhang, have you already filed a lawsuit in court?"

"It's been proposed! It's already been proposed!"

Zhang Zhongquan quickly replied, "The court has accepted the case, and the trial will be held next week."

Fang Qing remained calm and did not hold a grudge against the other party for splashing paint; she still showed them basic respect.

It goes without saying whose face it was for.

"I have a question for you, Uncle Zhang: do you want justice, or do you just want your money back?"

"This……"

Zhang Zhongquan opened his mouth, unsure how to answer.

Fang Weiguo and his wife, along with Jiang Chen, all remained silent and watched.

“If it’s the latter, it won’t be too difficult. I can agree to Greenland’s terms and then transfer the money to Uncle Zhang. And if I don’t agree, I believe that before long, before the court hearing, Greenland will come to Uncle Zhang, pay him, and have him sign an agreement to withdraw the lawsuit.”

Princess Qing, you're truly a professional!

Seeing through everything perfectly.

"So, Uncle Zhang, do you want money or justice? Uncle Zhang needs to think about this seriously."

Zhang Zhongquan's eyes flickered uncertainly, his brain clearly working at full capacity.

Of course.

What he was thinking about was definitely not how to choose between the two.

Fairness is worthless!
Can you buy an ounce or two of meat at the market?
If he had no concerns whatsoever, he would definitely choose to ask for the money without hesitation.

However, a feeling reminded him that the issue of the Fang family's daughter was not so simple.

If you choose to take the money.

Then.

Was the Fang family's door "replaced" for nothing?

"Qingqing, can Uncle Zhang have both justice and money?"

Zhang Zhongquan tentatively asked, his awkward expression making Fang Weiguo both angry and amused.

But at least this time I wasn't so selfish.

If he only cares about money and ignores the bullying they suffer, then he really will kick them out.

"Then Uncle Zhang must remember that no matter what conditions Greenland Group comes to you with, whether it is coercion or bribery, Uncle Zhang cannot compromise. Only the court can give you both justice and money."

Eyes facing each other.

Zhang Zhongquan's heart trembled. It was the first time he had felt such pressure from a junior, to the point that he completely forgot to think and nodded silently without realizing it.

(End of this chapter)