Chapter 7

"Ah Yang, what do you think of this restaurant? It's the result of your uncle's hard work, dish by dish. If you, Ah Yang, don't take it over, it might fall into someone else's hands."

He Qiang said this after pouring a cup of tea for Sun Yang and Li Xiangguo.

"Uncle He, please don't say that. What exactly happened to my uncle? What kind of accident was it?"

Sun Yang still wanted to know what had happened to his uncle. Because of his parents' death, Sun Yang placed a great deal of importance on family ties, even for this uncle whose memory had become hazy. Sun Yang was very concerned about him.

"It's like this. Your uncle was very particular about using genuine ingredients. He would often go to the countryside to buy them himself. A month ago, Old Sun went to the countryside again to buy ingredients. On the way, he was hit by a speeding car, which flipped his car off the road. Old Sun died on the spot. According to the police investigation, the other party was speeding and suspected of street racing."

He Qiang explained the situation to Sun Yang. Upon hearing this, Sun Yang's anger rose. Korea always boasts about the high quality of its citizens, so how can this be explained now?

"Has the police found the perpetrator? They should be given the appropriate punishment."

Sun Yang said through gritted teeth. The other party had so easily killed his relative, and he was determined not to let them off easily.

"Near the accident site, there were cameras. The police have already identified the perpetrator. However, Ah Yang, there are some things you shouldn't get angry about."

He Qiang said with some difficulty. Sun Yang immediately understood what was going on. Before his rebirth, he had been bombarded with similar situations, knowing that He Qiang's words hinted at some hidden agenda. Sun Yang was no longer naive; he knew that many things couldn't be resolved simply by refusing to compromise.

"I understand, Uncle He. Go ahead, I won't get angry."

Sun Yang nodded. Li Xiangguo, who was sitting beside him, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He also knew the progress of the case and the inside story. Over the past few days, he had come to know that Sun Yang was a steady person, and it seemed that Sun Yang was even more composed than he had imagined.

"Ah Yang, the perpetrator is from a prominent Korean family, not a direct descendant but a close relative. Don't think that the law is always fair in a foreign country. Abroad, the law often serves the rich. In this accident, the other party is only responsible for 90%, and this is because they fear we will make a big fuss and stir up the Korean public. Otherwise, their responsibility might be less than 50%. They are prepared to offer more compensation to get us to withdraw the lawsuit. Only if the prosecutor files the lawsuit will the perpetrator's punishment be reduced. They are offering 200 million won to compensate for Old Sun. I have tentatively agreed, but I still need to consult with you, Ah Yang. If you disagree, Uncle He will support you."

He Qiang explained the situation. Sun Yang understood the situation clearly. It was indeed as he had expected.

The person who hit his uncle indeed had some background, which was why Uncle He was so troubled. After all, Uncle He had already become a Korean citizen and needed to live in this country. If he didn't compromise, he might face retaliation from the other party, making his life difficult. Uncle He had already done a lot to help him and his uncle, and it was already a great kindness. He shouldn't think that this was unfair to the deceased, as the deceased had already passed away, and the living still had to go on. In the past, he had seen many people online who would fiercely criticize the victims for accepting money, saying that they should fight for justice. But without considering whether justice could be achieved, if the other party was wealthy and powerful, they could find a good lawyer to reduce their responsibility, possibly without compensating at all. It would be better to get some compensation to help the living have a better life. As for the perpetrator's punishment, that should be left to the law. If the authorities want to maintain the dignity of the law, they won't be too biased.

"I understand, Uncle He. This is a way to resolve the issue. Let's negotiate with them. The most important thing now is to properly handle my uncle's funeral. Uncle He, do you know if my uncle has been buried yet?"

Sun Yang said. He was just an ordinary person, at least for now, and he couldn't resist the powerful. So, he decided to handle his uncle's funeral first.

"He has already been buried in the public cemetery. The tombstone is in your name."

He Qiang felt relieved. Sun Yang was indeed a sensible child. If he insisted on a hard fight, he could indeed rely on public opinion to give the perpetrator a severe punishment, but in the future, he would face endless pressure from the other party's family. Unless he returned to China, but he had already settled here. If he left, he would lose everything and have to start over, which was a significant cost.

"That's good. Uncle He, can I go to pay my respects to my uncle tomorrow?"

Sun Yang said. Paying respects to his uncle was the most important thing for him. As for other matters, he would deal with them after the ceremony.

"Of course, Ah Yang. We'll go in the morning. You rest today. The back part of this restaurant is where your uncle lived. The bedding has been replaced, and the room has been cleaned. I'll come to pick you up in the evening to have dinner at my place."

He Qiang said. Sun Yang had arrived in Seoul in the afternoon, and the lunch was just a simple mixed rice. Sun Yang wasn't picky; during his time away from home, he had eaten much worse. Compared to those, the mixed rice was already quite good.

He apologized to Li Xiangguo, and He Qiang took Sun Yang to see the layout of the restaurant, focusing on the living quarters at the back. Sun Yang then realized that behind this two-story restaurant, there was another hidden world. There was a two-story building at the back, where his uncle lived. It was quite spacious, with over 100 square meters in total, which already made Sun Yang quite satisfied. His home in China was only a bit larger, so this was already quite big.

He Qiang arranged for Sun Yang to stay in the master bedroom, which was his uncle's bedroom. The room was quite simple, with a bed, a desk, a bookshelf, and a TV. The bedding had been replaced, and the room had been cleaned. Sun Yang was very grateful to He Qiang. His uncle had a good brother, which was a great virtue.

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