Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

Chapter 886: Chapter 342: Zhang Chunhua’s All-New Version

"Occupation... crime?"

Qi Lianglei was dumbfounded again after hearing the officer’s words.

It hasn’t been long.

And now they’ve tagged him with a criminal offense?

He just caught some fish, it’s not like he broke any heavenly laws.

Is it really necessary to escalate things against him like this?

"That’s right, from a legal perspective, the ownership of these fish is still theirs."

The officer nodded seriously and said, "Your refusal to return them constitutes the crime of occupying someone else’s legitimate property, so you’d better return them as soon as possible."

Qi Lianglei: "..."

The other six companions beside him...

Also had grim expressions.

They all glanced at the buckets in their hands.

Very unwilling.

But what the officer said...

Made them afraid not to return the fish; going to jail over a few fish isn’t worth it.

Qin Mu might be trying to scare them.

But the officer wouldn’t lie to them, there’s no need to deceive.

"Second Brother, what do we... do now?"

The few beside him looked eagerly at Qi Lianglei, at a loss for what to do.

"This..."

Qi Lianglei gritted his teeth, suddenly feeling a tingle on his scalp.

The way things have developed now.

Was something he completely hadn’t anticipated.

He glared at Qin Mu with hatred.

Then...

Reason ultimately won over greed.

"Let’s give them the fish."

Exposing oneself to danger over these few fish just isn’t worth it.

"But we worked hard all morning to catch these..."

His younger sibling reluctantly held tightly onto the bucket in their hand.

"Yeah, Second Brother, we know the law too. Worst case... let’s get a lawyer and sue him; we can definitely win!"

Someone beside them also said grudgingly, "I know a lawyer, very skilled, a master at handling cases. He works at the city’s top firm, Legal Pioneer Law Firm, I’ll call him right now!"

Qi Lianglei was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.

He hadn’t even thought about going to court.

"Cousin’s right, let’s sue them, we might not lose!"

"Sue, I support it wholeheartedly!"

"We caught these fish with our own skills. Why should we return them just because they say so?"

"These are released fish; by catching them, they’re ours. Since when has it been logical otherwise?"

"..."

Beside Qi Lianglei.

The others spoke one after another, their emotions running high, all supporting taking it to court.

"Wait!"

Qi Lianglei felt a headache.

He couldn’t help but interrupt his excited six companions, reminding them, "Do you know that hiring a lawyer for a lawsuit incurs legal fees?"

He’s someone who’s seen the world.

Knowing current lawyer charges, a lawsuit can cost thousands, if not tens of thousands.

For these fish...

It really doesn’t seem worth it.

That’s also why he chose to compromise.

However...

His sibling Zhao Chunhua looked unconcerned, waving and saying, "No worries, the lawyer I know owes me a huge favor; he said if I need help, just ask him. He will definitely assist!"

"Really?"

Qi Lianglei’s eyes brightened, and he suddenly showed a hint of delight.

If that’s the case...

Then it might be worthwhile to proceed with the lawsuit!

Li Weiguo clearly went for releasing the fish, yet he’s fabricating stories about changing water...

They might not even lose the lawsuit.

If they lose...

They can always return the fish to Li Weiguo then.

"Let’s do it then!"

He gritted his teeth, placing the bucket behind him.

Stubbornly refusing to return the fish to Li Weiguo.

Qin Mu: "..."

Li Weiguo: "..."

Zhang Qingyuan: "..."

Song Tiancheng: "..."

The accompanying elderly looked dumbfounded, exchanging puzzled glances.

They really couldn’t quite understand the mindset of Qi Lianglei and his six companions.

Truly...

Were willing to go to court over these few buckets of fish.

Yet...

This gave them a new trial to watch.

Thinking of this.

Everyone felt a bit excited.

The officer saw their resolute stance and was equally speechless.

They’ve handled many cases, but it was their first time encountering someone like Qi Lianglei.

It’s hard to tell if their legal awareness is strong or lacking.

"In that case..."

One of the officers looked at Qin Mu, consulting the individual’s opinion.

Qin Mu shrugged, nodding, "Then let’s resolve it with a lawsuit."

Seeing Qi Lianglei and his companions remain unwavering.

Qin Mu didn’t persist in pursuing their criminal offense.

Technically speaking.

If they refuse to return the fish, he could ask the police to detain them.

After all, their actions...

Constitute the crime of occupation, warranting detention.

But since they are adamant about suing...

Then he’ll let them see how it ends for them.

Upon receiving his confirmation...

The officers filed a brief report and then left the scene.

"Go back and wait for the summons."

Qin Mu looked at Qi Lianglei and the six others, smiling lightly.

Qi Lianglei and his group kept straight faces, carrying their buckets, and left without looking back.

Only left behind...

Were the excited elders next to Qin Mu, and the spectators on the outside.

"My goodness, do these people really not know Qin Mu? They want to sue him?"

"There’s going to be a show now. Which lawyer are they planning to hire to go against Qin Mu?"

"Lawyers in Jin City: Are you guys always this brave?"

"I bet they have no idea what’s waiting for them yet..."

"..."

The crowd watching was also very excited and thrilled.

Among them.

Many recognized Qin Mu and witnessed the birth of a "case".

Some even...

Were already planning to book seats to watch the trial in advance.

"I heard there are only forty seats for audience in each trial, I have to get up early that day to snatch a seat."

"So tight? That being said, watching live is definitely more thrilling."

"There might not be forty seats. The audience seats are usually prioritized for both families, excluding them, I guess there’s less than twenty left."

"Twenty seats? Then I’ll have to watch the live stream online."

"..."

The crowd was chatting enthusiastically.

Though the voices were chaotic.

They made Zhang Qingyuan, Li Weiguo, Song Tiancheng, and the other elders tense up.

They became serious.

All of a sudden...

So many people appeared out of nowhere to compete with them for the audience seats, the competition pressure was intense.

It seemed...

On the day of the trial, they would have to go to the court entrance early to wait.

...

One hour later.

Qin Mu, with Li Weiguo and the others, returned to the nursing home.

The elders inside the home saw Li Weiguo and all came forward to ask about the progress of the matter.

"How about those bastards who were fishing?"

Li Weiguo didn’t hold back, he explained what had happened just now.

Hearing that Qi Lianglei and the others refused to return the fish, everyone was so angry that their beards stood up.

Fortunately...

The opposition was seeking its own demise, they actually thought about suing.

"Great, finally there’s a case to watch, I have to quickly share this big news with others."

"After Meng Lei, it’s been so long since I’ve seen someone so brave, and this Qi Lianglei dares to sue Xiao Qin?"

"They’re truly outrageous, filing a lawsuit over a few fish, the legal fees aren’t even worth that much."

"Xiao Qin, do you have confidence in this case?"

"..."

The crowd kept talking.

And looked at Qin Mu again.

Qin Mu smiled lightly.

For this case...

Logically speaking, there shouldn’t be much suspense.

The contentious point revolves around whether the released fish belong to personal property.

The key lies in the difference between abandoned property and lost property.

Even an intern lawyer should know that this case is hard to win.

"I just wonder... what kind of lawyer they can hire."

Qin Mu blinked, suddenly feeling a bit of anticipation.

Qi Lianglei and his group of seven...

Clearly didn’t know what kind of outcome awaits them if they lose the lawsuit.

...

Evening.

Jin City.

A house in the suburbs.

After finishing their dinner, Qi Lianglei’s group came here led by Zhang Chunhua.

"I’m not bragging, but I’ve watched Xiao Hu grow up, he’ll definitely help today!"

Zhang Chunhua carried a few fish confidently while talking to the group.

Qi Lianglei frowned slightly, but didn’t say anything.

Then.

Zhang Chunhua stepped forward to knock on the door.

A young man in a suit opened the door, slightly surprised, "Oh? Aunt Zhang, what brings you here?"

"Hey, Xiao Hu, just got off work, huh."

Zhang Chunhua stepped straight into the room through the gap in the door, acting very familiar.

She raised the fish in her hand and said, "Auntie caught some fish in the Jin River today, they’re pure wild, very nutritious. Since you live alone, I thought I’d bring you a couple."

The young man was stunned for a moment.

He finally noticed the two big fish in Zhang Chunhua’s hand.

"Well... Getting used to your job recently?"

Zhang Chunhua, very at ease, seeing the other party not speaking, continued to engage in small talk.

The young man nodded.

Replying occasionally.

Finally...

Zhang Chunhua couldn’t hold back and revealed the purpose of her visit: "Here’s the thing, Auntie recently ran into a bit of trouble, needs to file a lawsuit, and since you’re a lawyer, thought you could help."

The young man frowned slightly and sighed softly.

At first sight of Zhang Chunhua...

He knew something was off.

So he had to smile wryly, "Auntie, just say the word, we’re all familiar, I’ll help as much as I can."

Zhang Chunhua turned to give Qi Lianglei a smug look.

Then began to dramatically narrate, "Today Auntie was at the Jin River, ran into a scoundrel, they..."

In her storytelling.

The story started losing its original shape.

They became the ones normally fishing in the river.

Qin Mu and others wanted the fish, pretended it was released, and tried to take it away.

They resisted firmly, against tyranny.

As a result...

Those villains even called the police first, and falsely accused them.

Leaving them criticized by many people.

Ultimately.

They couldn’t swallow the injustice and decided to file a lawsuit for their innocence and justice.