How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 23

## Refusing to Settle: What’s Wrong with a Ride-Hailing Driver Having Some Money?

Hearing that Yang Chen wouldn’t accept a private settlement and insisted on a court trial, Zhang Hengzhi’s arrogant demeanor vanished.

“Is 100,000 yuan not enough? How about 200,000 yuan? Your beat-up car is only worth a little over 100,000 new, don’t be so greedy!” he exclaimed.

Yang Chen chuckled. “This isn’t about the money. I just want you to have a criminal record. You have to pay for the car, and you have to be sentenced! Even if it’s just six months, or probation, I want you to carry a criminal record for the rest of your life! Weren’t you so cocky before? See if your dad can erase this record for you.”

In the present day, even with a criminal record, Zhang Hengzhi wouldn’t have to worry about where his next meal was coming from.

But who can predict the future?

What if Yaowu Group collapses and Zhang Hengzhi becomes an ordinary citizen?

Or what if Yang Chen becomes powerful and destroys Yaowu Group, leaving Zhang Hengzhi an ordinary citizen?

At that time, a criminal record would be a heavy burden for Zhang Hengzhi.

*Things must be done step by step, and you can’t be too hasty.*

*Let him get this record first.*

Zhang Hengzhi scoffed. “Are you trying to scare me? Let alone whether the court even *dares* to convict me, even if they do, do you think I’d care about a criminal record? I don’t need to look for a job, nor am I taking the civil service exam. I’m just waiting to inherit the family fortune. How does a criminal record affect me?”

“Who knows what will happen down the line? What if your family goes bankrupt and everything is liquidated? Let’s wait and see. The first step now is to get you a criminal record, and we’ll consider the rest later. Police officers, please file the case. So many people are watching; let’s all act according to the law, right?” Yang Chen said seriously.

Filing a case is a different ball game. With so many onlookers, they definitely have to take Zhang Hengzhi and his group back to the station first. Other things can wait until they’re back at the precinct.

Zhang Hengzhi pointed at Yang Chen, seething. “Little thief, this feud between us is a dead end, and it can only be resolved when one of us falls. And Wang Qianni, you won’t be able to borrow money as you wish. I’m going to sleep with you; you can’t escape! Haha…”

With that, Zhang Hengzhi got into the car with the police officers.

Because Yang Chen was one of the parties involved, he also had to go to the police station.

According to procedure, the police station must first conduct civil mediation between the two parties.

If the two parties can reach a compensation and settlement agreement, this matter can be resolved.

If Yang Chen resolutely refuses to settle, then they can only proceed with the next step of investigation and evidence collection according to the procedure, and then transfer it to the procuratorate [prosecutor’s office] and the court for handling.

Although Yang Chen said he would not settle, the police’s procedure still had to be followed, so he had to go.

When Yang Chen arrived at the police station, the deputy director came over to do some “ideological work” on him, hoping that he could settle with Zhang Hengzhi privately, which would be good for everyone.

Because a lawsuit is a very time-consuming thing; it can take as little as a year and a half, or as long as three, five, or ten years.

Yang Chen’s attitude was firm. No matter how much money Zhang Hengzhi offered, he would not settle. He must be dealt with according to the law. Even if the court only sentenced Zhang Hengzhi to six months in prison or probation, Yang Chen would be satisfied.

Just as Yang Chen said before, what he wanted was for Zhang Hengzhi to have a criminal record, and the length of the sentence didn’t matter.

Whether it is probation or not, it doesn’t matter.

After a while, Zhang Hengzhi’s father, Zhang Yaowu, arrived.

Like father, like son. Zhang Yaowu came up and immediately announced his family name, and also took out a check and put it in front of Yang Chen, asking him to fill it out as he pleased.

As long as he could settle privately, Zhang Yaowu would pay whatever amount Yang Chen wrote down.

Yang Chen laughed. “Do you think I’m stupid? If I actively ask for money, you can sue me for extortion, and then you’ll get me in trouble again. Don’t waste your effort; I can’t settle with him privately. I’ve told the police officers that no matter how long his final sentence is, whether it’s probation or not, I don’t care. I just want him to have this criminal record that he can’t wash away for the rest of his life.”

“Do you think we need to care about such an insignificant criminal record?” Zhang Yaowu asked with a smirk.

“You really are father and son, arrogant in the same way. Since you don’t care, why do you want to settle with me? Can’t you just wait for the court to make a judgment? You’re wasting my time. Police officers, my attitude is already very clear; please handle it according to the law. Don’t waste my time,” Yang Chen said sternly.

Zhang Yaowu gritted his teeth. “500,000? Is that enough?”

“I said it’s not about the money. Can’t you understand plain English?” Yang Chen said angrily.

Even the most good-tempered person has a limit to their patience.

Repeating a sentence dozens of times; who could stand it?

“1 million? Can’t go higher!” Zhang Yaowu continued.

Yang Chen stared at him coldly.

“Still not enough? 2 million. If you don’t nod, you will bear the consequences! If it weren’t for the critical moment of the company’s listing, and there can’t be any mistakes, do you think I would be discussing this with you so nicely? Don’t be ungrateful!” Zhang Yaowu said.

“Police officer, am I free to leave?” Yang Chen asked.

“You’re sure you don’t want to settle privately and insist on going through legal procedures and having the court try the case, right?” the police officer asked.

Yang Chen nodded firmly. “That’s right, I’m sure!”

The police officer nodded. “Then sign the non-acceptance of mediation agreement. We will follow legal procedures.”

Yang Chen picked up the pen to sign, but Zhang Yaowu grabbed his hand, his face gloomy. “Young man, leave a line open for future encounters. You are still young; don’t narrow your path.”

“Have you finished talking nonsense? Let go when you’re done!” Yang Chen retorted.

Zhang Yaowu chuckled and slowly released his grip.

Yang Chen signed the paper, got up, and left.

When he was 15 years old, his parents died in an accident, and Yang Chen had to face the threats of dozens of creditors every day, but he wasn’t afraid.

How could he be afraid of Zhang Yaowu’s threat now?

The car was wrecked, so Yang Chen had to take a taxi back.

Just as he walked out of the police station, a figure rushed over.

Yang Chen subconsciously took a step back, and then he saw clearly that the person rushing over was Wang Qianni.

Yang Chen quickly stretched out his hands to protect himself. “What are you doing? Are you trying to play hooligan [commit indecent acts] at the entrance of the police station?”

Wang Qianni smiled. “Didn’t I take 800 yuan from you? I have to do things with money, right? Let’s go; it’s your lucky night. Sister’s 24 years of virginity is yours.”

Yang Chen chuckled. “Thank you. But when I think of facing Guan Gong [a famous historical figure known for his loyalty and righteousness, often depicted in tattoos], I might be scared into impotence. Never mind.”

Wang Qianni covered her mouth and giggled. “So, you really like to attack from behind? Otherwise, how would you see the Guan Gong on my back?”

“You understand so well, and you’re telling me you’ve kept your virginity for 24 years? Get lost!” Yang Chen said angrily, and quickly walked forward to hail a taxi home.

Wang Qianni immediately pressed. “Don’t you believe me? This is simple; let’s go to the hotel now, and I’ll let you verify it yourself, okay?”

Yang Chen shook his head.

“Then what do you mean by helping my family borrow money and giving me 800 yuan?” Wang Qianni asked.

“It’s purely because I can’t stand Zhang Hengzhi’s arrogant face; it has nothing to do with you. Don’t be sentimental,” Yang Chen replied bluntly.

Wang Qianni was stunned. So many men were fawning over her day and night, but this deadbeat actually said such a thing. It was outrageous!

If she didn’t conquer this deadbeat, wouldn’t it make her seem very unattractive?

It’s so embarrassing to be rejected even when she offered herself!

“If that’s what you say, then I *have* to sleep with you. Don’t you men like to take first blood? I’m taking the initiative to give you first blood now, so don’t be unappreciative. What if my dad doesn’t reach an agreement with Tianmu Investment tomorrow? I may have to go pay off debts. If my first blood is taken away by Zhang Hengzhi, you will have to spend the rest of your life in regret,” Wang Qianni said loudly.

*Damn, this is the entrance of the police station, with people coming and going. How could she be embarrassed to say these things?*

“Do you have social confidence disorder? You dare to say anything. Don’t worry; they must lend money to your family; otherwise, I won’t agree to them investing in Peninsula Group. They have been busy for more than a year, and they will definitely not give up investing in Peninsula Group easily. As long as you don’t take the initiative to give your ‘first blood’ away, no one can take it,” Yang Chen replied.

At that moment, a taxi arrived, and Yang Chen got in and left.

Wang Qianni watched the taxi that Yang Chen was riding in, frozen in place for a long time.

When she snapped out of it, she looked down at her tattoo, and then a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.