Sheng Sidong wiped his tears and asked Sheng Tang to help support their mother.
He stood by, talking to two policemen.
The police told Sheng Sidong that this was a very serious traffic accident.
"...We have to wait for the driver to wake up and confirm it wasn’t drunk driving or drug driving before we can proceed with the next steps. If the driver didn’t take drugs or drink alcohol, then you can negotiate how to handle the aftermath," the police explained the procedures to Sheng Sidong.
Sheng Sidong’s mind was in a blur.
He understood every word, but it took him a long time to process it.
He asked in confusion, "Who is the driver?"
"Gu Shiting."
Sheng Sidong’s heart felt like it was hit hard by something.
Fang Mengying, who had been sitting dazedly, suddenly raised her head when she heard this.
Tears were still on her face, and her eyes were swollen to the point where she could barely see.
"Who did you say?" She stood up and asked the police.
Her voice was completely hoarse, only able to make a weak sound.
The police saw her state and told her directly.
Upon hearing the answer, Fang Mengying weakly collapsed back onto the chair, emptying out again.
She no longer looked at Sheng Tang.
Sheng Sidong felt extremely uneasy.
Two days later, his grandmother was cremated, and the Sheng Family arranged the funeral and buried the old lady.
Many of Sheng Sidong’s students, colleagues, and even the students’ parents came to bid farewell; Fang Mengying’s colleagues and friends also heard the tragic news and all came.
Sheng Tang and Sheng Zong knelt beside their parents, thanking those who came to pay their respects.
When the Gu Family couple arrived with Gu Shiting and Gu Shiyan, Fang Mengying suddenly stood up.
"Get out!" she shouted, "You are not welcome here!"
Mrs. Gu looked very sorrowful: "Mrs. Sheng..."
"Get out!" Fang Mengying’s voice was loud, drawing the attention of all the guests.
The four members of the Gu Family took a few steps back.
Gu Shiting’s head was still wrapped in bandages; he had just woken up last night and found out that he had killed Sheng Tang’s grandmother in the accident.
The Sheng Family planned to settle accounts with him after the funeral.
He was anxious and looked at Sheng Tang.
Sheng Tang, dressed in mourning clothes, kept his head down with his gaze fixed on the ground, not looking at them.
"Professor Sheng, we mean no harm!" Mr. Gu lowered his voice, trying not to provoke Fang Mengying, addressing only Sheng Sidong, "We just want to offer incense for the old lady."
Fang Mengying immediately shouted sharply, "We don’t need it! Your son is still alive, but our old lady is dead. What right do you have to offer incense?"
Sheng Sidong saw that the scene was getting out of control.
He said, "Please leave for now."
Among the guests were the brothers Dazhou and Xiao Zhou, who had been staying with the Sheng Family for the past few days, helping the teacher handle the old lady’s affairs.
The brothers stood up and said to the members of the Gu Family, "Sorry, please leave. Kindly respect the family’s wishes."
The Gu Family had no choice but to retreat.
They came in a stretch limousine.
The family of four got in the car, and Gu Shiyan held her chest: "This feud is really serious now."
Mrs. Gu glared at her fiercely.
Gu Shiting’s face and lips were deathly pale, and he looked like a confused little animal, glancing at Mrs. Gu.
Mrs. Gu held his hand: "It’s alright, their family is just angry. You were sick and it wasn’t intentional."
Mr. Gu sighed: "This matter is not going to be simple."
There are many possible outcomes from killing someone in an accident.
The best outcome would be the Sheng Family accepting the Gu Family’s compensation, signing a letter of understanding, and Gu Shiting possibly avoiding jail time.
If not, even if compensation is paid, Gu Shiting would still face imprisonment.
Given the circumstances, the Gu Family would certainly not be comfortable with him going to jail.