Chapter 66
Unequal Compensation Treaty
"Compensation?" Zhang Mazi was stunned for a moment when he heard these two words.
Because he has been a local bully for so many years, he has always been the one beating up others and demanding compensation from them.
I never imagined that one day such a thing would happen to me.
"What, you don't have to pay for the damaged property?"
"Or did I not satisfy you enough just now?" Chen Huan clenched his fist.
The joints cracked and popped, making a sound like popping beans.
Zhang Mazi grinned. "Brother, you've got it wrong. I meant, how much compensation do you want?"
"Actually, even though I seem like a big shot, I don't have much money."
Zhang Mazi was afraid of being ripped off.
Chen Huan shifted her gaze from his face to the pickup truck next to him.
This pickup truck should be a new model this year. Although it's made in China, it's still quite tall and imposing.
He felt that his family's life was getting better day by day, and that tricycle was really a bit outdated.
If I could get a different car, that would be nice.
To avoid being constantly ridiculed by certain people.
Chen Huan glanced at the pickup truck and then at Zhang Mazi, but didn't speak up.
Zhang Mazi was a shrewd man, and he immediately understood.
He pulled the keys straight out of his pocket. "Brother, if you don't mind, I'll give you this car as compensation."
"The car purchase contract and paperwork are all in there. I haven't registered the car yet, so it saves me the trouble of transferring ownership."
"Do you think this is a good idea?"
Chen Huan clicked his tongue. "This isn't a good idea. What if people say I'm extorting money? You can't go back on your word, can you?"
Zhang Mazi shook his head repeatedly, "I don't regret it. I was willing to compensate you voluntarily. You can find someone to testify."
Several braver villagers who hadn't gone far responded, "It's alright, Chen Huan, we're all willing to testify."
"Don't worry about him going back on his word."
Chen Huan smiled and nodded to the neighbors to express his gratitude, then reluctantly took the keys to the brand-new pickup truck.
He said coldly, "If you have nothing else to say, then get lost. Don't ever come to Lotus Village again. I get annoyed just seeing you."
Zhang Mazi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned around and limped away.
"Thank you all for speaking up for me earlier. I happened to get some pork from the mountain. If you don't mind, come and share some. We can't possibly eat it all." Chen Huan waved to the neighbors.
"We can't accept that, we'll lend a hand." The neighbors all happily came over to help process the pork.
Chen Huan had his own reasons for making this move.
One fence has three stakes, and one hero has three gangs.
No matter how capable I am, if I want to live a peaceful life in Lotus Village, I can't keep fighting alone forever.
It's a good thing to maintain good relationships with your neighbors or other villagers, to give them small favors and make them feel indebted to you.
If Li Chunlan and Zhao Liping encounter trouble while they are not at home, someone will naturally come to help them.
Today we're distributing a hundred or so pounds of pork, which may come in very handy someday. Even if there's no danger, at least it gives us peace of mind.
Chen Huan then focused his attention on the brand-new pickup truck in front of him.
I checked online and found that this brand of car isn't too expensive. After paying the purchase tax and getting the license plate, the total price was around 100,000 yuan.
That's enough to make Zhang Mazi feel the pinch for a while.
As for whether he would dare to provoke again, Chen Huan didn't care at all.
"Can you drive?" Zhao Liping also became interested in pickup trucks.
Seeing Chen Huan get into the driver's seat, he immediately came over to tease him.
Chen Huan blinked twice. "Of course it will. Actually, it's not much different from a tricycle with gears, except it has an extra wheel."
"Then drive me out for a bit. Someone from another village just called and asked me to go see a doctor." Zhao Liping turned and ran back into the house, taking her white coat and first-aid kit with her.
When he got on the bus, he didn't notice anything unusual about Chen Huan's expression; he just urged him to leave the village quickly.
Chen Huan braced himself and tried hard to recall the scenes of watching others drive in the past.
Thankfully, it started smoothly and then shifted into first gear.
The pickup truck lurched forward twice before slowly starting to move.
Chen Huan breathed a sigh of relief, "As expected, it wasn't difficult at all."
Suddenly, Zhao Liping, who was standing nearby, widened her eyes and asked, "You don't actually have a driver's license, do you? You just guessed?"
Chen Huan nodded. "That's right. After I dropped out of school, I went straight to work. I worked day and night. How could I have time to take a driving test?"
Zhao Liping stared wide-eyed. "Then aren't you just setting people up?"
"How can you drive without a driver's license? It's so dangerous!"
"I just asked you, why didn't you tell the truth?"
Chen Huan shifted to second gear and floored the accelerator, causing the car's speed to increase significantly.
He then responded seriously, "How could I not tell the truth? I can drive, you didn't ask me if I had learned to drive or not."
"I..." Zhao Liping was speechless for a moment.
Now all I can do is buckle up my seatbelt, fasten myself tightly to the seat, and pray for safety.
In the end, Zhao Liping underestimated Chen Huan's learning ability. After leaving the village, Chen Huan had basically adapted to the coordination between the accelerator, clutch, and brake, and the car was driving more and more smoothly.
"If you ask me, if money isn't an issue, you should hurry up and sign up for a driver's license test."
"Otherwise, this car can only be driven around the village. There are traffic police in the town, and it would be troublesome if you got caught," Zhao Liping kindly reminded her.
Chen Huan said "Oh," and added, "I'll look into it later."
"Where did you go for treatment and what illness? You've become quite famous by now?"
Zhao Liping pursed her lips, smiling with a hint of pride, "Isn't this all thanks to your guidance, Teacher Chen? After seeing you a few times in our village, everyone's feedback has been quite positive."
"Now it's spread by word of mouth, and it's even reached other villages."
"I really have to thank you."
When she said "thank you," Zhao Liping glanced at Chen Huan shyly.
Having already had in-depth conversations with Zhao Liping, Chen Huan immediately understood the meaning in her eyes.
At this moment, a surge of heat rose from the dantian, causing the internal energy to become increasingly restless.
Unable to resist in the end, he reached out his hand across the car seat.
Although Zhao Liping did not dodge, she gently advised, "There's no need to rush. Wait until you've finished your treatment and come back later. I'll do whatever you say..."
Chen Huan immediately slammed on the gas pedal, and the car shot forward like an arrow.
In terms of stability, this pickup truck is better than that of a farm tricycle. Even on bumpy roads with potholes and ditches, it can still pass smoothly.
The patient from the neighboring village of Shuiniu who called Zhao Liping for help reportedly had a stomachache. He had taken medicine and received an IV drip, but it was ineffective.
Zhao Liping originally thought that a stomachache wasn't a serious illness and that it wouldn't be difficult to treat.
But when she got home and saw the patient's condition, she immediately regretted it.
He frowned and asked, "Why don't you explain the situation clearly?"
"This doesn't just feel like a stomachache; you need to go to the hospital."
On the hospital bed was a young woman in her early twenties, her face sallow and her body covered in sweat.
My belly, covered by a thin blanket, was so swollen it looked like a big watermelon was hidden inside.
Anyone who didn't know better would think she was pregnant.
Because he has been a local bully for so many years, he has always been the one beating up others and demanding compensation from them.
I never imagined that one day such a thing would happen to me.
"What, you don't have to pay for the damaged property?"
"Or did I not satisfy you enough just now?" Chen Huan clenched his fist.
The joints cracked and popped, making a sound like popping beans.
Zhang Mazi grinned. "Brother, you've got it wrong. I meant, how much compensation do you want?"
"Actually, even though I seem like a big shot, I don't have much money."
Zhang Mazi was afraid of being ripped off.
Chen Huan shifted her gaze from his face to the pickup truck next to him.
This pickup truck should be a new model this year. Although it's made in China, it's still quite tall and imposing.
He felt that his family's life was getting better day by day, and that tricycle was really a bit outdated.
If I could get a different car, that would be nice.
To avoid being constantly ridiculed by certain people.
Chen Huan glanced at the pickup truck and then at Zhang Mazi, but didn't speak up.
Zhang Mazi was a shrewd man, and he immediately understood.
He pulled the keys straight out of his pocket. "Brother, if you don't mind, I'll give you this car as compensation."
"The car purchase contract and paperwork are all in there. I haven't registered the car yet, so it saves me the trouble of transferring ownership."
"Do you think this is a good idea?"
Chen Huan clicked his tongue. "This isn't a good idea. What if people say I'm extorting money? You can't go back on your word, can you?"
Zhang Mazi shook his head repeatedly, "I don't regret it. I was willing to compensate you voluntarily. You can find someone to testify."
Several braver villagers who hadn't gone far responded, "It's alright, Chen Huan, we're all willing to testify."
"Don't worry about him going back on his word."
Chen Huan smiled and nodded to the neighbors to express his gratitude, then reluctantly took the keys to the brand-new pickup truck.
He said coldly, "If you have nothing else to say, then get lost. Don't ever come to Lotus Village again. I get annoyed just seeing you."
Zhang Mazi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned around and limped away.
"Thank you all for speaking up for me earlier. I happened to get some pork from the mountain. If you don't mind, come and share some. We can't possibly eat it all." Chen Huan waved to the neighbors.
"We can't accept that, we'll lend a hand." The neighbors all happily came over to help process the pork.
Chen Huan had his own reasons for making this move.
One fence has three stakes, and one hero has three gangs.
No matter how capable I am, if I want to live a peaceful life in Lotus Village, I can't keep fighting alone forever.
It's a good thing to maintain good relationships with your neighbors or other villagers, to give them small favors and make them feel indebted to you.
If Li Chunlan and Zhao Liping encounter trouble while they are not at home, someone will naturally come to help them.
Today we're distributing a hundred or so pounds of pork, which may come in very handy someday. Even if there's no danger, at least it gives us peace of mind.
Chen Huan then focused his attention on the brand-new pickup truck in front of him.
I checked online and found that this brand of car isn't too expensive. After paying the purchase tax and getting the license plate, the total price was around 100,000 yuan.
That's enough to make Zhang Mazi feel the pinch for a while.
As for whether he would dare to provoke again, Chen Huan didn't care at all.
"Can you drive?" Zhao Liping also became interested in pickup trucks.
Seeing Chen Huan get into the driver's seat, he immediately came over to tease him.
Chen Huan blinked twice. "Of course it will. Actually, it's not much different from a tricycle with gears, except it has an extra wheel."
"Then drive me out for a bit. Someone from another village just called and asked me to go see a doctor." Zhao Liping turned and ran back into the house, taking her white coat and first-aid kit with her.
When he got on the bus, he didn't notice anything unusual about Chen Huan's expression; he just urged him to leave the village quickly.
Chen Huan braced himself and tried hard to recall the scenes of watching others drive in the past.
Thankfully, it started smoothly and then shifted into first gear.
The pickup truck lurched forward twice before slowly starting to move.
Chen Huan breathed a sigh of relief, "As expected, it wasn't difficult at all."
Suddenly, Zhao Liping, who was standing nearby, widened her eyes and asked, "You don't actually have a driver's license, do you? You just guessed?"
Chen Huan nodded. "That's right. After I dropped out of school, I went straight to work. I worked day and night. How could I have time to take a driving test?"
Zhao Liping stared wide-eyed. "Then aren't you just setting people up?"
"How can you drive without a driver's license? It's so dangerous!"
"I just asked you, why didn't you tell the truth?"
Chen Huan shifted to second gear and floored the accelerator, causing the car's speed to increase significantly.
He then responded seriously, "How could I not tell the truth? I can drive, you didn't ask me if I had learned to drive or not."
"I..." Zhao Liping was speechless for a moment.
Now all I can do is buckle up my seatbelt, fasten myself tightly to the seat, and pray for safety.
In the end, Zhao Liping underestimated Chen Huan's learning ability. After leaving the village, Chen Huan had basically adapted to the coordination between the accelerator, clutch, and brake, and the car was driving more and more smoothly.
"If you ask me, if money isn't an issue, you should hurry up and sign up for a driver's license test."
"Otherwise, this car can only be driven around the village. There are traffic police in the town, and it would be troublesome if you got caught," Zhao Liping kindly reminded her.
Chen Huan said "Oh," and added, "I'll look into it later."
"Where did you go for treatment and what illness? You've become quite famous by now?"
Zhao Liping pursed her lips, smiling with a hint of pride, "Isn't this all thanks to your guidance, Teacher Chen? After seeing you a few times in our village, everyone's feedback has been quite positive."
"Now it's spread by word of mouth, and it's even reached other villages."
"I really have to thank you."
When she said "thank you," Zhao Liping glanced at Chen Huan shyly.
Having already had in-depth conversations with Zhao Liping, Chen Huan immediately understood the meaning in her eyes.
At this moment, a surge of heat rose from the dantian, causing the internal energy to become increasingly restless.
Unable to resist in the end, he reached out his hand across the car seat.
Although Zhao Liping did not dodge, she gently advised, "There's no need to rush. Wait until you've finished your treatment and come back later. I'll do whatever you say..."
Chen Huan immediately slammed on the gas pedal, and the car shot forward like an arrow.
In terms of stability, this pickup truck is better than that of a farm tricycle. Even on bumpy roads with potholes and ditches, it can still pass smoothly.
The patient from the neighboring village of Shuiniu who called Zhao Liping for help reportedly had a stomachache. He had taken medicine and received an IV drip, but it was ineffective.
Zhao Liping originally thought that a stomachache wasn't a serious illness and that it wouldn't be difficult to treat.
But when she got home and saw the patient's condition, she immediately regretted it.
He frowned and asked, "Why don't you explain the situation clearly?"
"This doesn't just feel like a stomachache; you need to go to the hospital."
On the hospital bed was a young woman in her early twenties, her face sallow and her body covered in sweat.
My belly, covered by a thin blanket, was so swollen it looked like a big watermelon was hidden inside.
Anyone who didn't know better would think she was pregnant.