Free Web NovelChapter 839: Chapter 302: The Verdict Is In, Poor Zhang Wei
Upon seeing Nie Yunxiao make no resistance and directly plead guilty.
The two of them were highly excited.
"Who would’ve thought Xiao Qin... actually sneaked them all into prison."
Xie An Country’s eyes flickered.
Somewhat poignant.
Although Qin Mu had previously mentioned finding ways to gather evidence against Nie Yunxiao and others.
He was very aware of the difficulty in collecting evidence.
Without evidence...
The police would not intervene.
But quietly, Qin Mu not only gathered evidence but also put everyone in Nie Yunxiao’s company into prison.
Had it not been for Wan Zhongyuan hearing about it from the nursing home, he wouldn’t even know the trial for this case has already started.
"I wonder how Xiao Qin managed to find the evidence..."
Wan Zhongyuan chuckled.
Relaxed demeanor, with a hint of curiosity.
Then.
He pointed at the live broadcast picture and commented, "But speaking of it, this Nie Yunxiao... is the most thorough in selling out his teammates among all the defendants I’ve seen."
Nie Yunxiao was very straightforward.
He chose to plead guilty.
But...
His "teammates" were unwilling to just go to prison and still tried to deny their charges.
Yet they didn’t expect that Nie Yunxiao had already confessed all the criminal facts.
With a posture of "if I’m going down, I’m taking my friends with me."
Even those who prided themselves on understanding society’s struggles were a bit shaken.
Even the defendants Qin Mu had previously sent...
Not one could compare to Nie Yunxiao.
Single-handedly dragging the remaining sixteen people into the water.
"In this society, only people like him can succeed."
Xie An Country nodded, sighing, "If it weren’t for encountering Qin Mu, he might have really used the money he earned in a few years to live a carefree life forever."
It can be said.
If not for Qin Mu this time, Nie Yunxiao wouldn’t have fallen at all.
The most ideal situation...
Would be that he defrauds money from these small and medium-sized business owners and finally flees with the money.
As long as he runs overseas...
By then, the emperor far away in heaven wouldn’t be able to do anything about him.
Waiting for the litigation period to end.
He could then openly return to the country.
Unfortunately...
Nie Yunxiao’s "business venture" encountered Qin Mu halfway and collapsed abruptly.
"Eh? What are you guys watching?"
At this moment.
Luo Siyu returned from outside and walked into the living room.
She saw Xie An Country and Wan Zhongyuan watching TV and was quite curious.
Xie An Country’s lips twitched but did not answer her.
Instead, Wan Zhongyuan enthusiastically explained, "This... we’re watching a trial."
At this time.
In the trial footage.
Nie Yunxiao had already been escorted away.
The court began judging others.
"A trial? What’s so interesting about such a boring trial?"
Luo Siyu blinked curiously and walked forward.
Glanced at the projection screen.
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Yet...
Xie An Country and Wan Zhongyuan were engrossed by it.
"Cough, cough, you might be interested in this case."
Wan Zhongyuan saw Luo Siyu was about to leave and quickly said something.
Needless to say.
These scammers...
Almost banded together to scam Luo Siyu.
She should be familiar with them.
Beside her, Xie An Country pointed at the trial footage and suddenly asked, "Look closer at this defendant... Do you recognize him?"
Luo Siyu was stunned for a moment.
She then focused on the defendant.
With Xie An Country saying so.
The more she looked at this defendant, the more familiar he seemed.
She felt she had seen him somewhere before.
"It seems... it seems he is the master’s first disciple..."
She swallowed.
Quickly identified the defendant.
"First disciple?"
Upon hearing this, Xie An Country’s old face turned dark.
A ridiculous concept of a first disciple.
The court had already judged him, and this man’s identity is one of the company’s shareholders.
In this fraud case...
He gained enormous profits.
Sentenced to nine years!
"What? He got nine years? What did he do?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Siyu couldn’t help but exclaim.
A face full of surprise and disbelief.
Wan Zhongyuan smiled slightly, "Committed many crimes, mainly fraud. Heard he started a success seminar that fooled a lot of people, with some even selling their house and car due to it..."
Luo Siyu: "..."
Looking at the trial broadcast on the TV.
She suddenly froze on the spot, feeling uneasy.
Wan Zhongyuan’s words had a bit of a sarcastic tone.
But she fully understood them.
The meaning is...
The master she’s been following is a fraud.
Now caught.
No.
Accurately speaking, he is being judged by the court!
Supposedly sentenced to over ten years.
"How could this be..."
She felt powerless, sitting on the sofa.
Murmuring to herself.
The previous perception shattered instantly.
Over the past few days.
The police had been calling her; she thought it was a scam.
Unexpectedly, what the police said was true.
Considering Nie Yunxiao and others suddenly disappeared...
She gradually came to understand.
It turns out they truly have been caught!
"Si Yu, you should know they are scammers now, right?"
Xie An Country saw his petite wife looking dejected and comforted her softly, "Luckily, now you’ve only lost a few million. It’s not a big deal. As long as you realize the mistake and correct it, it’s not too late."
Luo Siyu heard this.
Suddenly, she cried out.
Fell into Xie An Country’s arms, crying.
Shedding tears.
What I saw was pitiable.
Witnessing the court judgment, she no longer dared to confront Xie An Country.
She initially intended to prove her worth through Nie Yunxiao and detach herself from the "vase" label.
But...
As it turns out.
It’s better for her to honestly remain a vase.
...
Jin City.
A district court.
Second Criminal Court.
The trial was still ongoing.
Qin Mu sat beside the prosecutor, watching the entire proceeding.
Suddenly realizing...
He seemed to be just a figurehead.
He was hardly needed.
The trial proceeded very smoothly.
First, Nie Yunxiao voluntarily pleaded guilty, then others tried to resist, but were firmly crushed by the evidence provided by Nie Yunxiao.
The evidence was solid.
The remaining sixteen people couldn’t deny their guilt.
The case went extremely smoothly.
Two hours later.
Judgment Chief Zhou Quanmin completed the trial work for seventeen people and hammered the gavel: "The trial is adjourned for thirty minutes!"
After speaking.
He stood up and joined the rest of the tribunal, leaving the courtroom.
Qin Mu stretched lazily.
Took a sip of water.
But suddenly heard Zhang Qingyuan and others calling him from the gallery.
"Xiao Qin, we all think there’s something wrong with this Nie Yunxiao!"
Qin Mu was stunned for a moment.
He walked to the gallery, perplexed.
Li Weiguo was serious as he analyzed: "His in-court confession is really suspicious; everyone else wants to defend themselves, yet he’s so straightforward. We suspect he’s a scapegoat!"
Qin Mu: "..."
Looking at the people behind Li Weiguo nodding continuously.
Several black lines appeared on his forehead.
Absurd scapegoat theory.
They analyzed in such detail, even conspiracy theories emerged.
"Everyone, stop speculating, mainly because of repeat offenses..."
Qin Mu interrupted their wild imaginations.
Nie Yunxiao didn’t defend himself...
Not because he didn’t want to, but because he couldn’t.
Repeat offenders don’t have the right to a reduced sentence.
"Is that so?"
After hearing Qin Mu’s explanation, their old faces turned slightly red.
They didn’t have this legal knowledge.
Which is why they speculated in that direction.
"Then they... shouldn’t be able to have a reduced sentence, right?"
Then.
They pondered for a moment before asking.
Qin Mu nodded.
Originally, the others had the chance.
But Nie Yunxiao’s actions left no room.
Causing everyone’s criminal facts...
All to be exposed.
He also revealed a lot of information that the prosecutor didn’t have.
It’s fortunate the others aren’t being heavily sentenced; seeking a reduced sentence is almost impossible.
This point...
Can be seen from Zhang Wei’s expression at the opposing lawyer’s table.
Clearly.
Zhang Wei was unaware of Nie Yunxiao’s full confession, completely disrupting his plans.
At this moment, he stood at his seat with a complexion ashen, unsure of his thoughts.
...
Half an hour later.
"All rise!"
Zhou Quanmin led the entire tribunal back into the courtroom.
The clerk requested everyone to rise.
Zhou Quanmin held the judgment in hand, scanning the entire courtroom.
Nie Yunxiao, Wu Daoyi, and the other seventeen had been escorted by court police into the defendant’s stand.
"After two hours of trial, our court has thoroughly reviewed the false promotion, fraud, and illegal fundraising charges against Nie Yunxiao and seventeen others, confirming that the case logic is clear and the criminal facts are unambiguous throughout."
"Upon investigation, the crime syndicate led by Nie Yunxiao, under the guise of Yunxiao Culture Communication Co., Ltd., conducted self-help and motivational lectures to deceive and swindle the public, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprise owners, tricking them into illegal investments and scam projects."
"The funds swindled by the group amounted to a staggering 80 million, violating our country’s criminal law article..."
"The following judgment is hereby rendered:
Nie Yunxiao is guilty of false promotion, fraud, and illegal fundraising, sentenced to seventeen years in prison and fined 200,000 yuan, with his illegal gains confiscated.
Wu Daoyi is guilty of false promotion, fraud, and illegal fundraising, sentenced to eleven years in prison and fined 200,000 yuan, with his illegal gains confiscated.
Zhou Yuanyi is guilty of false promotion..."
Ten minutes later.
The judgments and sentencing of the seventeen were gradually announced.
Everyone received the judgment they deserved.
However...
Aside from Nie Yunxiao, the faces of the remaining sixteen defendants were extremely grim.
Each turned their heads, staring fixedly at Nie Yunxiao.
Previously existing superior-subordinate and collaborative partner relationships...
Completely shattered at this moment.
All sixteen wished they could devour Nie Yunxiao on the spot.
"Judgment concludes, court is now adjourned!"
After reading the judgment.
Zhou Quanmin set down the judgment paper, as police officers stepped up.
Escorting all seventeen out of the courtroom.
Meanwhile, in the gallery.
The audience, seeing the trial conclude, started discussing freely.
"Goodness, over 80 million? How was this fraudulently acquired? Key point is the 200,000 fine, isn’t it too little?"
"Shouldn’t all their assets be confiscated? Previously, Xiao Qin had a case where everything was confiscated."
"Though overall it’s satisfactory, none of these people received a reduced sentence, as they should!"
"The money those defrauded people lost should be recoverable too, right?"
"..."
Qin Mu listened to their discussion with a knowing smile.
Then left the court with the group, returning to the nursing home.
The case had essentially concluded.
Upcoming...
Will be the asset recovery work, but that’s unrelated to him.
In fact.
His participation in the trial this time didn’t have much effect.
Throughout the trial, he didn’t speak a single word.
Moreover...
From start to finish, Zhang Wei spoke very little and was completely undermined.
Upon leaving the courthouse, Qin Mu clearly felt Zhang Wei’s ashen complexion.
