Sophie stepped forward at the right time and gave the other party a step up, "Clan leader, Zhao Dong has a short temper. You must not be like him."
After filling the patriarch's tea cup with water, she obediently returned behind Zhao Dong, pressed her hands on Zhao Dong's shoulders, pressed them gently and gently, and said at the same time, "Speak well, the patriarch also cares about Jiaqi. Could it be that he cares about Jiaqi?"
Can you still talk to outsiders?"
Zhao Dong raised his hand in cooperation and said: "Clan leader, please drink tea. What I say is not serious, so don't mind."
The patriarch smiled bitterly and picked up the tea cup. As expected of a couple, they even cooperated so well. It's a pity that they have to stand on opposite sides now!
He calmed down and then said, "Xiaodong, what are you going to do about this matter? I want to hear your thoughts!"
Zhao Dong did not accept the move, "Chief, I have no experience in dealing with this kind of thing. What do you think?"
The patriarch could only speak first, "That Xiang Zhidong is from Linzhen. I know his parents, they are honest and good-natured farmers."
"To tell you the truth, the old couple came to see me this morning. They only have one son at home, and they are more anxious than anyone else when something like this happens."
"We are all fellow villagers, and I couldn't just ignore them, so I agreed."
Zhao Dong was not surprised, "Oh? It turns out that the clan leader is really here to be a lobbyist."
After all, this is a backing town, and the clan leader gradually regained the initiative, "Xiaodong, don't get me wrong, my aunt is from the Zhao family, and Jiaqi is not an outsider. It is most appropriate for me, the clan leader, to come forward in this matter!"
"If you don't plan to reconcile this matter, what else do you want to do?"
"I know your temper. I don't want to rub sand in my eyes. I want to seek justice for Jiaqi!"
"To be honest, I was very angry when I found out something happened to Jiaqi!"
"But have you ever thought about the impact this matter will have on Jiaqi once word spreads?"
Zhao Dong sneered, "What impact can it have?"
The patriarch raised his head, "No matter what the truth of the matter is, Jiaqi fell from the hotel. This matter can be said or not!"
"It's really going to make a big fuss. How will Jiaqi meet people in the future? How will she face her parents and fellow villagers? How will she face her teachers and classmates?"
"The college entrance examination is coming soon, how do you want her to prepare for the exam with peace of mind?"
Zhao Dong asked back, "What do you mean, just let this matter go?"
Seeing that Zhao Dong was willing to talk, the patriarch was relieved, "Forget it? Forget it, it's definitely not possible. If there is no explanation for this matter, I won't let it go!"
As he said that, he changed the subject, "But I think we don't need to make this matter a big deal. At least we shouldn't make it known to everyone!"
Zhao Dong gradually lost his patience and said, "Chief, if you have anything to say, just say it directly!"
The patriarch went around in circles for a long time before getting straight to the point, "You also know that Zhiqiang has connections in the town. If you are willing, I can ask him to come forward and make peace."
"This matter will be handled through private reconciliation between the two parties!"
"Whether this incident has anything to do with Xiang Zhidong or not, since the person has been admitted to the hospital, I think it is also a lesson to him!"
"Xiaodong, even if the truth about this matter is found out, what can you do to people?"
"The worst case scenario is locking him up for a few years or paying some compensation."
"Justice has been obtained, but what has been lost? It's Jiaqi's reputation. How can she get married in the future if you ask her to?"
In fact, this matter is so difficult mainly because it involves Zhao Dong.
Seeing that Zhao Dong was silent and showed signs of loosening up, the patriarch struck a chord while the iron was hot: "Xiaodong, we are adults and can grudge as we please, but Jiaqi is just a child. You have to think carefully about which is more important!"
Zhao Dong lit a cigarette and said, "Oh, how do you plan to compensate the Xiang family?"
The patriarch made a condition, "Fifty thousand, not counting Jiaqi's follow-up treatment. At the same time, Zhiqiang can also help and arrange for Jiaqi to transfer to another school."
"He can arrange the best high schools in the county, including key ones in the city!"
Zhao Dong mocked: "Huang Zhiqiang is quite enthusiastic."