vstars Chapter 359 How to resolve this matter
Chapter 359 How to resolve this matter
Tian Zhenzhen was enjoying dinner in her room.
She doesn't have high requirements for food; as long as it tastes good, that's enough.
Of course, it's also good if the food is delicious and visually appealing.
To be honest, Zhou Hao is quite skilled at managing hotels.
The restaurant has also produced many popular online dishes.
Tian Zhenzhen happily savored the food, her taste buds receiving the ultimate satisfaction.
Moreover, her body needs to consume a lot of energy every day.
Therefore, she eats as much as she wants at every meal without worrying about gaining weight.
This is simply the ultimate experience for food lovers.
After swallowing the last bite of food, he rinsed his mouth with tea, wiped his lips, and looked at his phone.
It was already 5:30 pm.
"Did Gu Shang return my violet raw stone ornament?"
"Boss, Gu Shang hasn't shown up yet. It seems he's planning to stand you up."
Xiao Mei stood to the side, answering Tian Zhenzhen's questions.
Those beautiful, alluring eyes held a hint of cunning; it seems the boss has some good toys.
Tian Zhenzhen wasn't angry when she heard this, and stood up from her seat.
"I've just eaten my fill, so I should go and digest properly."
The Gu family lives in a luxurious villa in an upscale residential area, which shows that they are quite well-off.
Mr. Gu was busy at his company. The Gu family runs a trading company, and the end of the year is the busiest time.
The company's business is doing quite well, with annual profits reaching tens of millions.
This might not be a big deal in big cities.
Even in a third-tier city like Yueyang, he is considered a prominent figure.
Mr. Gu is usually busy with business, Mrs. Gu is busy with various entertainment activities, and Mr. Gu is always out having fun with his friends.
It's rare for the family to get together like this today.
But today, not only were the family of three present, but Feng Xue and Liu Shan's families were also here.
The people sitting on the sofa clearly didn't look too good; they never expected their children to cause such trouble.
They neither want to pay this enormous bill nor are they able to pay it.
"Old Gu, we've been friends for years. Isn't this compensation a bit too much?"
"Since your son's girlfriend is a friend of Tian Zhenzhen, can't you make an exception for her?"
The one who spoke was Feng Xue's father, who was holding the indictment documents that Tian Zhenzhen had sent to Feng Xue and Liu Shan earlier that day.
The compensation amount mentioned above is as high as over 20 million.
If they really do pay that much compensation as required, his company's cash flow and assets will shrink significantly.
This will seriously affect the company's operations.
This was not the scene they wanted to see, so they had no choice but to come forward and talk to Mr. Gu.
"Yes, Mr. Gu, we've been friends for many years. Could you please put in a good word for us?"
Liu Shan's father also spoke up, saying that among the three families, the Liu family's financial situation was the worst. They couldn't afford to pay back the tens of millions in compensation even if they sold everything they owned.
Liu's father had no intention of paying it back.
Upon hearing their conversation, Gu's father turned his gaze to Jiang Xue.
This was Jiang Xue's first time visiting Gu Shang's home, and her first time meeting Gu Shang's parents.
She sat on the sofa with her legs tightly together, her body slightly leaning forward, her hands unconsciously twisting together, her fingers turning white from the force.
Her gaze was somewhat unfocused; she seemed a little uneasy.
She liked Gu Shang, and naturally wanted to win her parents' favor.
But she was also gambling, so she was naturally a little timid in her actions.
When Jiang Xue saw Gu's father looking at her, she instinctively avoided his gaze.
He lowered his head slightly, and then he understood what his father meant.
This is to get her to express her opinion on the matter.
But Tian Zhenzhen wouldn't budge, and besides, she wasn't really keen on pleading for the two of them.
"Xiao Jiang, is this your first time visiting our home? Don't be nervous."
Jiang Xue's reaction was so obvious that Gu's father could tell she was very nervous.
However, according to her son, Jiang Xue comes from a very good family, so why is she so timid? It's a bit petty of her to think that way.
A doubt flashed through Gu's father's mind.
"Uncle, I'm fine."
Jiang Xue forced herself to put on a smile when answering Gu's father's question.
"Is there any room for negotiation with your friend regarding this car issue?"
"You're Gu Shang's girlfriend. Feng Xue and the others were in the wrong. Could you please resolve this for Gu Shang's sake?"
Gu's father's words contained a probing meaning.
If his son's girlfriend comes from a good family, she can help them take care of their family.
He certainly wouldn't object to the two of them being together.
If Jiang Xue can resolve this matter, regardless of whether she gains Tian Zhenzhen's forgiveness, as long as she has the ability to resolve it, it will still be quite beneficial for him.
At the very least, the Feng and Liu families will remember his kindness.
Moreover, they can gain a capable daughter-in-law who can help them take care of the family in the future.
Jiang Xue understood Gu's father's request when she heard the words, but where did she get the ability to do so?
He couldn't help but complain about Tian Zhenzhen in his heart.
This is such a good opportunity to gain favor. If Tian Zhenzhen is willing to help her, it will definitely be of great benefit to her marrying into the Gu family.
But now, if she doesn't handle it well, she might leave a bad impression on Gu Shang's parents.
He couldn't help but hold a grudge against Tian Zhenzhen in his heart.
"Uncle, my friend is very angry about this. I even pleaded for her before, but Zhenzhen not only refused outright, but also implicated me. Now she probably doesn't want to hear what I have to say."
I think you should return the money first. Once Zhenzhen calms down, I can talk to her a few more times, and maybe she'll give it back.
Jiang Xue's words were meant to express that she was helpless at the moment, or that she was helpless because she was implicated, not that she had not contributed.
This indicates that she had helped before.
She also mentioned that she could still advise Tian Zhenzhen in the future, implying that her relationship with Tian Zhenzhen was still very close, and that the current conflict was just a minor one that would ease up later.
"Jiang Xue, are you doing this on purpose? Didn't you say you had a very good relationship with your friend?"
"Since we have a good relationship, how come you can't even do something this simple? Or have you been using some underhanded tactics all along?"
Seeing that Jiang Xue was truly unable to help, Feng Xue, who already disliked her intensely, immediately spoke harshly.
"Feng Xue, if you hadn't deliberately crashed the car, how could it have been damaged?"
If you weren't trying to frame me, why would you be being sued?
I think you deserve it, you're right.
Jiang Xue was shocked to see that Feng Xue was still so arrogant, daring to provoke her even after things had come to this point.
They deserve to lose money; she has no intention of helping them.
"If it weren't for your shabby appearance, how could I have questioned your identity? It's all because of you."
The reason Feng Xue caused the car accident was entirely because she wanted to play a trick on Jiang Xue.
In their opinion, Jiang Xue must have gotten the car from somewhere, maybe even rented it.
If she damages it, the repair costs will likely be enough to make Jiang Xue very poor.
That way, it will be easier to embarrass her later.
I never expected that the car actually belonged to Jiang Xue's friend, and they would have to pay for the repairs.
Feng Xue felt that it was all Jiang Xue's fault. If she hadn't wanted to test her, how could Jiang Xue have ended up with such a large debt?
"Gu Shang, you heard that. This is how they framed me. It's really not worth offending Zhenzhen for them."
Uncle, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't help you with this."
Jiang Xue seized the opportunity to shift the blame.
Gu's father looked Jiang Xue up and down with a strange glint in his eyes and then stopped the younger generation from arguing.
"Okay, what's done is done. Now the important thing is how to solve the problem."
Gu Shang, this is Jiang Xue's first time visiting our home. Please show her around properly.
The rest we adults can discuss.
As soon as Gu's father spoke, Gu Shang led Jiang Xue away first, followed closely by Feng Xue and Liu Shan, and they left the living room.
After the younger generation had all left, Liu's father was the first to speak.
"Mr. Gu, how exactly should this matter be resolved? We can't really afford to pay out such a large sum of money in compensation."
"Yes, Lao Gu, this is no small sum of money. I bet you had another way to get rid of him."
If you can help us this time, you'll definitely get your share of the rewards.
When Liu's father heard what Feng's father said, he echoed his sentiments.
"President Feng is right. As long as President Gu has a solution, I will definitely remember President Gu's kindness."