RBCT Chapter 908 Let's start with the ugly chapter.
Chapter 908 Let's start with the ugly chapter.
Chapter 908 Let's get down to business upfront
One bundle costs 1,000 yuan, and Lu Qiaoge only stopped after taking out twenty bundles.
"This is 20,000 yuan, my compensation. Aunt Dong, if you have no objections, please accept it in the presence of the two leaders and give me a receipt."
At this moment, Mrs. Dong was already slumped weakly against the sofa.
Seeing Lu Qiaoge's actions, he spoke in a hoarse voice, "It's my fault. I didn't raise my eldest granddaughter well. I've made her like this."
Lu Qiaoge regained her composure; it was impossible to solve all the problems at once.
Dong Mingming is not yet an adult.
She will get better eventually.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, Dong Mingming will continue to live in this family until she grows up.
This is something that can't be helped.
Fortunately, they live across the hall from each other, so she can still look after her in the future.
As for Dong Yuanyuan, we'll leave her alone for now.
So Lu Qiaoge softened her tone and said gently, "Let's keep things separate. Dong Mingming's matter has nothing to do with compensation. Your antique vase is broken, and I'm sure you're upset about it. They say gold is valuable in times of chaos and jade in times of prosperity, which means that in peaceful times, our antiques might become more and more valuable. But I can't say exactly how valuable they will be right now, so I can only compensate you based on the current price..."
The old lady sat up straight and looked at Lu Qiaoge very seriously. Although Mrs. Dong was biased and treated Dong Mingming badly, it did not mean that she was stupid.
She understood what Lu Qiaoge meant.
What I mean is that this vase might be worth more than 50,000 yuan in the future, but let's be clear upfront, I can only compensate you based on the current price.
You can't say that your things have increased in value and then ask me for money later.
It means extinguishing any thoughts you might have in the future.
The old lady's worries now are not about the antique vase.
She has two more vases like this, and she has kept them both safely stored away.
This broken one isn't as good as the other two.
But based on the current price, it is indeed around 40,000.
She had no complaints about the amount of compensation Lu Qiaoge offered.
Because whether Lu Qiaoge compensates her or not today, she has no choice but to accept it reluctantly.
Because if we really want to delve into the details, we'll have to go back step by step, just like before.
That means she's offering her Dong family's face up to be slapped.
She's been thoroughly humiliated, and she still feels too ashamed to face anyone.
Therefore, Lu Qiaoge's offer of this compensation is already very reasonable.
The old lady wasn't going to argue any further. She hoped that Lu Qiaoge would leave quickly after she had paid the compensation.
She is really feeling very uncomfortable right now.
Moreover, Lu Qiaoge is right; the most important thing right now is Dong Mingming in the hospital.
So Mrs. Dong said, "One thing after another happened today, and my mind is in a complete mess."
What I mean is, whether it's my suggestion or yours, Xiao Lu, it doesn't really matter.
But we can't do it that way, so we'll do it your way.
Don't worry, Xiao Lu, I will write you a statement explaining the situation.
I promise that regardless of whether the vase appreciates or depreciates in value in the future, this matter is now closed.
After today, let's not mention the vase thing anymore, okay?
Lu Qiaoge glanced at Mrs. Dong.
If we had been more reasonable in the past, this family wouldn't be in this state now.
This generation, regardless of whether their families were well-off or not, had many children. Although it's the 1980s now, those born in the 1980s are only a few years old. In those early years, children weren't raised as meticulously as they are now; most were raised rather roughly.
So if you say that a child has depression, they will think you are talking nonsense and making trouble out of nothing.
Moreover, many people don't know what this disease is all about.
If I knew, my first instinct would be that Dong Mingming is mentally ill or crazy.
Therefore, Lu Qiaoge will never mention those three words.
As I said before, Dong Mingming is not yet an adult, so she has no reason to adopt Dong Mingming, nor is it possible for her to send Dong Mingming to an orphanage. These are all unrealistic.
If Dong Mingming recovers and is discharged from the hospital, the most likely outcome is that she will return to this home.
Lu Qiaoge's voice softened further: "Alright, I'll listen to you, Auntie."
The old lady wasn't used to Lu Qiaoge's gentle demeanor.
She just wanted Lu Qiaoge to leave as soon as possible.
Her useless eldest granddaughter has lost all her former abilities.
At that moment, he stood there dumbfounded, like a wilted eggplant, lost in thought.
I feel a mix of heartache, hatred, disappointment, and regret.
So the old lady picked up her pen and, ignoring her son and daughter-in-law, quickly wrote a guarantee for Lu Qiaoge. Then she handed it to Lu Qiaoge, took the money, and wrote a receipt.
Old Liu and Xiao Jiang acted as witnesses and signed their names.
The two men looked at each other, seemingly having solved no problems at all since coming here today.
It was just a signature.
But I did actually get to see the legendary Lu Qiaoge.
I heard that the Women's Federation and the neighborhood office both wanted her to take charge of some things, but Lu Qiaoge was too busy and declined, though she said she could help out.
The neighborhood committee is now preparing to establish some kind of voluntary mediation committee.
He thought to himself, with Lu Qiaoge's excellent language skills and logical thinking ability, what problem couldn't she solve?
I still have some hope in my heart.
The two of them took their leave quite decisively.
Then Lu Qiaoge also wanted to go back to the apartment across the hall with Qin Hengzhi.
However, Lu Qiaoge said, "I wasn't exaggerating. Dong Mingming is a timid girl. She might really be scared by this incident. If this isn't resolved, even if Mingming wakes up, there's no guarantee she won't do the same thing again if she encounters a similar situation in the future."
So I hope we can find some time to go to the hospital together and tell her that this matter has been resolved.
Perhaps knowing the problem was solved lifted a heavy weight off her heart, making her feel lighter, and naturally, her recovery would be faster.
Mrs. Dong felt like she was a worthless wretch, and it seemed that Lu Qiaoge's scolding had actually cleared her mind.
When I said my mind was in a mess, it was just an excuse.
So why bother looking for a time?
The old lady gritted her teeth, without even asking her son and daughter-in-law's opinions, nor did she go to see Dong Yuanyuan. Instead, she said directly to Lu Qiaoge, "No need to find time. If you're free today, let's go now."
Lu Qiaoge's expression softened further: "If that's the case, then that would be wonderful. The sooner Mingming recovers, the better it will be for her health."
No one asked Dong Yuanyuan for her opinion.
In the past, Dong Yuanyuan would have been furious, saying things like, "I'm not going, I don't care, it has nothing to do with me."
But she doesn't dare to say it now.
Lu Qiaoge's words were too sharp; she didn't dare to confront her.
And to this day, she still doesn't know why Lu Qiaoge guessed so accurately.
Is she really that smart?
(End of this chapter)