Chapter 166: Compensation Exchanged for Commutation
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
A Mercedes stopped in front of the shop. Xiao Yan got out of the car and walked in.
"Mr. Zhang, I heard the news, but I have been so busy these days…" She walked in the shop, took off her sunglasses and looked around with sympathy.
"No problem. It is over." Zhang Zian didn't need her comfort, but wanted her to recommend a reliable design and construction company as this industry was very tricky.
Zhang Zian said, "You did remind me before that it was easy to dodge an open spear thrust, but difficult to guard against an arrow in the dark. With that being said, the arrow in the dark came." He pointed to the broken glass.
Xiao Yan raised her hand to press against her temple, as if she was having a headache, and said,"But I did not expect them actually be so despicable, trying to destroy the shop entirely... Why didn't you tell me? Otherwise, I could have at least helped a little."
After being blackmailed by seven Rainbow Warriors, Zhang Zian really considered asking Xiao Yan for help, but ultimately did not do it. It wasn't because he was trying to save his face, but because he remembered that even though she said the scale of her beauty salon was not small, it could not compare to Stars Pet Chain Supermarket.
He did not know whether the enemy would come again or not, or when they would come and who ordered them to come; what could Xiao Yan do if she was asked for help? Ask her to drop the beauty salon to stay here day and night? Their friendship was not at that level yet.
Bluntly, Xiao Yan thought that his shop would have a good business future and tried to become close to him.
So he tried to give an easy smile and said, "I am a martial arts master, ah, what could these people do to me? Did you watch the video?"
Xiao Yan frowned, and looked at him with doubt. "You really know martial arts? That can't be real right?"
"Of course," he said with certainty. "Everything was in the video and how could I lie?"
Xiao Yan was about to try to ask something else when a police car stopped at the door.
She heard the sound of the brakes and held her words, staring outside.
Sheng Ke got out of the police car, removed his hat from the passenger's seat, closed the door, swept through the crowd, then went straight into the pet shop.
"Oh, Ms. Xiao is here?" He bent over and went through the shutter door. He felt surprised when he saw Xiao Yan.
"Captain Sheng, long time no see. You recently solved a big case, right?" Xiao Yan reached out and shook hands with him.
Zhang Zian felt a little surprised at first, but then thought that it was reasonable. The business growth process of Xiao Yan's beauty salon was not that smooth, as it repeatedly suffered slander of prostitution, gambling and drugs. It should be pretty normal that they knew each other. Maybe the team led by Captain Sheng searched for evidence in her salon before.
While Sheng Ke and Xiao Yan greeted to each other, Zhang Zian stood silently to the side. From their conversation, he felt that they weren't that close in relationship.
After finishing greeting each other, Captain Sheng glanced at Zhang Zian and said to Xiao Yan, "You two know each other?"
Xiao Yan nodded, "He is my new friend."
The classification of "friend" was too broad. Captain Sheng was not clear just how close of friends they were, but his impression of Zhang Zian deepened a little.
"Captain Sheng, may I ask what you are here for? Is it because of the case?" Zhang Zian asked even though he knew the answer already. Captain Sheng had led his team to investigate Qing Ren Lane a lot these days, and probably had gotten some evidence. Zhang Zian knew he would come back again, but did not expect him to come so fast.
Sheng Ke looked at him deeply, which made Zhang Zian feel like he was being scanned by an X-ray.
"Yes, Mr. Zhang, I am coming to ask you whether you know the manager of Stars Pet Chain Supermarket, Mr. Chen Taitong?"
"Yes," Zhang Ziyan immediately replied. "A few days ago, he brought a group of people to make trouble in front of my shop."
"No wonder..." Sheng Ke pondered for a moment and said, "We arrested Chen Taitong on suspicion of hiring hitmen."
Zhang Zian listened quietly.
"Chen Taitong confessed to this crime, and as far as I know, the lawyer he hired would like to discuss with you about civil compensation for your understanding?" Captain Sheng said.
"Captain Sheng, please wait," Xiao Yan stopped him from going on, and said to Zhang Zian, "Come with me."
She pulled Zhang Zian to the corner of the shop.
Captain Sheng knew that they would have a discussion, so he just looked around the shop.
Fina closed its eyes, still taking a nap and trying to ignore him.
Captain Sheng knew nothing about cats. He couldn't even realize Fina's worth; he was more interested in Old Time Tea, who was wearing its hat and vest.
"What's the matter?" Zhang Zian asked.
"Do you know what civil compensation is?" Xiao Yan asked.
Zhang Zian really did not know. "Does it mean that he hired people to smash my shop and I get compensated for the damage?"
Xiao Yan smiled. "Did you think it was that simple? Did you think he tried to compensate because he felt guilty?
Zhang Zian didn't know what to say, but put on a questioning face.
"That's not it?" he asked.
Xiao Yan corrected him. "Your thought is too simple,. The purpose of his compensation is to exchange for your understanding to get commutation."
She looked at Zhang Zian's puzzled look, and further explained. "In accordance with our legal standards, if he gives full compensation for your losses, he can get 30% of the benchmark commutation. If he can get more of your understanding, he could get another 10%. "
"Oh..." Now Zhang Zian started to understand why Chen Taitong took the initiative to make civil compensation.
He was very grateful for Xiao Yan's reminder, while deeply aware of the sad fact that he was blind to their legal system.
"So, you have to think clearly whether you want to accept his compensation or not." She solemnly reminded. "In other words, how much do you hate him?"
How much did Zhang Zian hate Chen Taitong?
He looked down and started to think.
In fact, he had just met him once, when Chen Taitong led a group of people to block his door.
This time's robbery incident was clear that Chen Taitong hired someone and did it, but fortunately the pets were not injured. Galaxy, Fina and Old Time Tea were still safe and sound...
The conclusion was that he did not hate him anymore, at least not to the point of wanting to kill him.
The most important thing was that compared to revenge, Zhang Zian needed more money.
He did not know how many years Chen Taitong would be sentenced, and assumed a decade, reduced by 40%, would leave six years. Then he assumed that his performance in the prison would be pretty good to get the corresponding commutation, but he had to at least stay in prison for three years.
Zhang Zian turned and checked on Old Time Tea.
Captain Sheng was very curious about Old Time Tea, but the cat pretended to be sleeping on the electronic blanket, ignoring him.
Which option would Old Time Tea pick if Zhang Zian let it choose?
Old Time Tea had chosen already.
She hadn't gone and given Chen Taitong trouble. That meant that she didn't think Chen Taitong was important.
Zhang Zian calmly responded to Xiao Yan, "I don't hate him that much."
Xiao Yan was shocked. "So you will accept his compensation?"
Zhang Zian nodded. "We should forgive people if we can. I feel that everyone deserves a second chance. He has already gotten punished."
Clap! Clap!
Captain Sheng clapped his hands calmly. "Return good for evil. Mr. Zhang really deserves the title of Martial Arts Master. A kind heart like yours is not easy to have!"