In a private room of a certain teahouse, Zhang Dayong was twirling a tea cup in his hand, answering Qi Yun's earlier question.

"Normally, with the injury report from a top-tier hospital, and the fact that those guys who beat you up have confessed, they should get a sentence of two to three years without any issue."

"However, if we don't push hard on our side, this case might get stuck at the prosecutor's office even if we submit it."

"The guy who instigated the beating is Liang Tianyou's brother-in-law. They have significant connections in the city; I've already received several calls this morning alone."

Qi Yun chuckled, took a sip of tea, and said, "Then he should understand the situation by now."

"My original intention wasn't to lock those guys up. If he can put down his bossy attitude and show the right kind of responsibility, then this matter can be settled. But if he's as bad as his brother-in-law, then I'll definitely make things difficult for him."

Zhang Dayong nodded in agreement, "As long as you know what you're doing. Personally, I suggest that if there's room for negotiation, it's best not to get too hostile with them."

Qi Yun slightly nodded, indicating his understanding.

...

Meanwhile, Liang Tianyou walked out of the city government building with a grim expression.

He initially planned to use his connections to get his brother-in-law out, but unexpectedly, Zhang Dayong was unyielding and refused to give face to anyone.

Moreover, the people he consulted with told him that the people behind Zhang Dayong were very powerful, and since this was within their jurisdiction, they could not force them to release anyone.

Returning to his car, Liang Tianyou took out his phone and dialed a subordinate's number.

"I asked you to investigate that person's background. Have you figured it out?"

"Yes, the information is clear. I'll send it to you now."

After hanging up, Liang Tianyou opened a file which detailed Liu Meng and his family's information.

But after reading it, his frown deepened, as the other party's background was exceptionally clean—just an ordinary citizen.

Yet, how could such an ordinary person make Zhang Dayong go to such lengths?

Just as he was puzzled and was about to personally visit Liu Meng, another call from his subordinate came through.

"Boss, the sand and gravel supply from the Fuyang site is falling behind."

"If it's behind, can't you call the quarry to hurry them up? Do I have to teach you these things?" Liang Tianyou said irritably.

"I've already reminded them several times, but it's still no use. Half the day has passed, and we've only received one truckload. I asked the driver, and he said other sites are being served as usual."

"Maybe you should think of something, or else today's work will be delayed again."

After the report, Liang Tianyou furrowed his brows.

He immediately connected this matter with Zhang Dayong's response, his expression gradually becoming serious.

The sand and gravel company owner is Luo Yang, and Liang Tianyou knows very well who Luo Yang is, having no prior feuds with him. The reason why Luo Yang did this was obvious.

"I understand." After saying that, Liang Tianyou hung up and, after considering for a while, looked up Luo Yang's number and dialed out.

However, the phone rang for a long time but was never answered.

He set the phone aside, not attempting to redial, and instead lit a cigarette.

As the ash neared dropping, he suddenly told the driver, "Inform them to prepare some wreaths to send to the funeral home, and prepare five million in cash to be taken to the entrance of the funeral home to wait for me."

After giving his orders, Liang Tianyou gazed out the window with a long sigh.

He had figured out the meaning behind the other party's actions. He wasn't doing it because he was scared, but because he deemed it unnecessary.

With his connections in the city government, even if he couldn't get his brother-in-law out now, he could certainly ensure he wouldn't go to prison. However, doing so might cost more than five million.

Moreover, another crucial point was that although Liang Tianyou wasn't a saint, he still had a conscience regarding the money he earned.

Upon learning about the death at the construction site, he had prepared two million for compensation to the deceased's family. It was just his foolish brother-in-law's excessive greed that worsened the situation to this point.

An hour later, outside the entrance of a rural funeral home, Liang Tianyou, accompanied by his driver, walked into the lobby.

Led by the staff, they arrived at a room where the coffin was placed.

Besides Liu Meng and his wife, Li Cuixia, and a few relatives, there was also an elderly man with a grief-stricken expression—Liu Meng's father-in-law.

Faced with the sudden appearance of this stranger, everyone looked over in confusion.

Liang Tianyou walked up to the coffin, solemnly bowed three times, and then approached Liu Meng, saying, "You're Liu Meng, right? I'm the boss of the construction site. Mind stepping outside for a chat?"

Upon hearing him declare himself as the construction site boss, everyone inside immediately looked at him unfavorably. While Li Jie died due to an accident, it happened on his site, and Liu Meng was beaten when seeking compensation.

"I'm deeply sorry for what happened before."

Liu Meng gave the man a cold look and then walked towards the door, his wife, Li Cuixia, following worriedly to prevent her husband from being wronged again.

After both parties came outside, Liang Tianyou signaled to the driver, who handed two briefcases to Liu Meng.

"The cases contain a total of five million, with two million as compensation from our company for Li Jie's unfortunate demise and an additional three million as my personal compensation to you."

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