Chen Fu's mother, casting a disdainful glance at Gu Zi, waved off the conversation. "Let's not dwell on this, shall we? No need to make a fuss over a pencil case. We'll compensate you and be done."
Many bystanders felt it was a mere child's dispute and best left unextended.
If she was willing to settle with money, it seemed acceptable. This woman appeared quite adamant. No one expected an apology. Payment was considered sufficient.
However, Gu Zi believed the issue wasn't about compensation. What she sought was an apology for her sons.
More important than money was safeguarding the children's emotional well-being.
Without an apology from Chen Fu's mother and him, it wouldn't be a fair resolution, even with compensation.
Su Bing and Su Li also felt unjustly treated. By accepting only compensation, would it imply they lacked understanding of sharing?