Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

Chapter 888: Chapter 344: Xiao Qin, All These Are Your Fans

No lawyer...

During a lawsuit, should they go into battle themselves?

"It’s over, it’s over. I thought that person looked familiar yesterday. Turns out he was Qin Mu. How are we supposed to win this case?"

"Turns out the clown is ourselves. Isn’t going against him like asking for trouble?"

"How about... we return the fish now and try to get him to withdraw the lawsuit? Maybe it’s still not too late."

"Withdraw the lawsuit? Have you ever seen that disaster star withdraw a lawsuit?"

"..."

The seven people looked dejected, feeling hopeless.

After hearing Hu Xingzhi’s words...

They understood and realized who their "opponent" really was.

It was foolish of them to be so arrogant and say they would fight a lawsuit.

Now even the lawyer they had arranged has run away.

The lawsuit is even less likely to be won.

Furthermore.

Just now, Hu Xingzhi analyzed with them and explained the severity of losing the lawsuit.

If they lose the lawsuit...

It’s highly possible they might go to jail!

"Everyone stay calm. This lawyer was only free!"

Qi Lianglei took a deep breath and reassured everyone: "If it really doesn’t work out, we’ll pay for a lawyer!"

"As long as we pay, I believe we can still find a lawyer willing to help us fight the lawsuit!"

The other six heard this.

Their eyes flickered with a glimmer of hope.

At this point.

They could only gamble on a losing horse.

...

Three hours later.

At a law firm.

"Mr. Qi, it’s not that we won’t help, but this case... we really can’t do anything about it. You should try other law firms."

Listening to the firm’s lawyer.

The seven people again left a law firm dejectedly.

This was the eighth law firm they’ve visited.

Just like the previous seven.

Initially, the firm’s people warmly welcomed them, but after hearing about their lawsuit...

They suddenly came up with various excuses, refusing to take their case.

It seems...

Participating in their lawsuit feels like it carries a life risk.

"I just don’t believe it. Come on, let’s go to the next one!"

Qi Lianglei gritted his teeth, refusing to give up.

Then.

He led everyone...

Continued to search for representation at law firms all over Jin City.

However...

These lawyers seemed to have made an agreement, none of them wanted to take their case.

"The lawyers in Jin City... why are they so cowardly?"

Walking out of yet another law firm, Zhang Chunhua frowned tightly.

Qi Lianglei sighed heavily.

Looking somewhat depressed.

The others were despondent, like mourning their parents.

Only feeling...

The future looks bleak.

For a few fish, they have managed to put themselves in this situation, unique indeed.

Now, can’t find a lawyer, and it’s basically impossible to win the lawsuit.

And the consequences of losing...

They cannot afford them.

Even if they don’t get a real sentence, they are very likely to be on probation.

Add several criminal records for no reason.

Affecting direct children.

"How about... we go find Qin Mu and apologize?"

The seven sat in a corner, staring at each other.

Finally.

Someone was willing to back down and decided to apologize.

"It’s no use. I just searched Qin Mu’s related cases, and in the lawsuits he’s fought, he never left the defendants any way out."

Qi Lianglei took a heavy drag on his cigarette, shaking his head with a bitter smile.

"I said that person looked familiar. If I had known it was Qin Mu, I wouldn’t have dared to take the fish!"

"Now it’s done, the fish has already been cooked at home, or given away. Qin Mu surely won’t let this go lightly!"

"We can’t even find a lawyer, now we’re doomed."

"Can someone save me..."

"..."

The seven sighed heavily.

Only feeling the future is dark, dim and gloomy.

Qin Mu’s narrow-mindedness is known throughout Jin City.

Even the delivery guy who spat at his delivery was sued for poisoning.

They...

Took the fish released by Qin Mu right in front of him, it’s almost no different than provocation.

...

Two days later.

In a nursing home.

"Xiao Qin, hurry up, if we’re any later we won’t have any seats!"

Early in the morning.

The elders in the home were urging Qin Mu to quickly set off.

Today.

It’s the day of the court hearing, the court will officially open the trial for Qi Lianglei and the other seven for stealing fish.

Qin Mu looked at the excited elders...

Helplessly shook his head.

These elders perhaps haven’t gone to watch a court trial for too long.

Most didn’t sleep well last night, always thinking about today’s trial.

This can only be blamed...

The security in Jin City is too good.

After nine in the morning.

He took Li Weiguo and some elders to the court entrance.

The result...

A scene he didn’t expect appeared.

Just saw a large crowd gathered at the court entrance.

Very noisy.

In stark contrast to the usual calm situation.

"So many people?"

Qin Mu’s mouth twitched, somewhat speechless.

Zhang Qingyuan rolled his eyes, full of complaints: "I told you, should’ve left earlier."

At this time, outside the court.

At least hundreds of people gathered, all entertaining themselves by joining the fun.

Among these people...

There are certainly many wanting to participate in the public hearing as observers, competing with them for the limited seats.

"Let’s go."

Qin Mu touched his nose and led the elderly into the courthouse.

They arrived at the Second Criminal Court.

Inside the courtroom.

At this moment, quite a few onlookers had already claimed seats in the audience area, sitting in their places.

They arrived even earlier than them.

Qin Mu even...

Saw several curious onlookers holding banners and glow sticks, and had prepared melon seeds and peanuts.

As if they were watching a soccer match.

These things...

Were quickly discovered by the bailiffs.

After a round of negotiation, all the non-compliant items were removed from the courtroom.

"Are these people... really here to observe the trial?"

Qin Mu’s face darkened.

He had handled quite a few cases, but he had never encountered such a scene before.

Usually...

The audience area was always filled with elders from the nursing home.

But today...

At least half of the audience area was filled with curious onlookers.

"Xiao Qin, these are all your fans."

Song Tiancheng pointed to the curious onlookers in the audience area and couldn’t help but sigh.

Qin Mu rolled his eyes.

What nonsense about fans.

Other people’s fans put up banners and support them, check in for their idols, but his fans were showing support for him in a courtroom?

"Eh? Why are the opposite seats still empty?"

Li Weiguo glanced around the entire courtroom and looked at the empty defendant’s seat with some worry: "They... won’t not show up, right?"

There were less than twenty minutes until the trial began.

But they still hadn’t seen a trace of the other party, not even the opposing attorney.

This made him...

Recall a previous fraud case.

The other party didn’t show up after Qin Mu took them to court, and they lost by default.

"They should come."

Qin Mu was also a bit surprised, but still believed they wouldn’t be that foolish.

Not attending the trial...

Was akin to asking for trouble.

The court could even consider this contempt of court and impose detention.

After all...

This was not a civil lawsuit but a criminal one!

One could skip civil proceedings but criminal cases must be attended as much as possible.

The curious onlookers in the audience area...

Were also worried about this, glancing now and then towards the courtroom entrance.

"Why hasn’t the main party arrived? The trial is about to start, I’m waiting for the show."

"Too bad we can’t eat seeds during the trial, it’s really not user-friendly."

"User-friendly? Why don’t you ask for a beautiful girl to give you a massage, too?"

"Beautiful girl? Where’s the girl giving massages? Give me one too."

"..."

Everyone whispered among themselves.

Quite looking forward to the upcoming trial.

But...

No one dared to greet Qin Mu actively.

There was no choice.

Qin Mu’s reputation in Jin City was really not great.

A jinx, a harbinger of doom, industry terminator...

They’d rather just watch the trial live without taking personal risks.

...

At the same time.

In the nursing home.

With the help of the staff, three large screens were set up in the entire yard.

For those elders who didn’t go in person to watch the trial live.

Having not seen a big case for a long time...

They brought out their small stools early in the morning, sitting in front of the screens.

Waiting for the trial to begin.

Meanwhile.

They also placed lots of snacks, melon seeds, peanuts, and so on around them.

"Tsk tsk, it’s more relaxing to watch the trial from here in the yard, there are too many rules in the courtroom, and you can’t speak loudly either."

"You can’t crack seeds either, and if you fall asleep, the bailiff will come and remind you."

"Five more minutes, hope the defendant performs a bit better this time, adds some entertainment value."

"I wonder if they can surpass Meng Lei..."

"Speaking of Meng Lei, suddenly reminds me that Old Wang still hasn’t returned the 300 bucks he borrowed from me."

"..."

The trial hadn’t even started.

And everyone was already gathering together, chatting away.

Mentioning Meng Lei...

Everyone felt nostalgic and yearned wistfully.

There weren’t many defendants as outstanding as Meng Lei anymore.

Just hoping...

Qi Lianglei and others could reach even half of Meng Lei’s level, then the trial would be worthwhile.

"Xiao Qin... is in a lawsuit again?"

Wan Zhongyuan had just walked into the nursing home and noticed the screens in the yard.

Then...

After thinking for a moment.

He took a small stool and joined the elders.

Sitting in a corner.

Patiently waiting with others for the trial to begin.

Watching Qin Mu in court...

Not only was it enjoyable, but it was also an opportunity to learn some legal knowledge.

A nice way to relax after work.

...

At the same time.

On the trial live-stream website.

A large influx of local IPs from Jin City suddenly appeared in the Jincheng District Court’s stream link.

Apart from those physically present watching the trial.

Many netizens chose to watch it live online, paying attention to this "doomed event."

Watching the live stream online.

Was much safer than watching on-site.

At least there was no fear of getting jailed by Qin Mu while observing the trial.

Though the trial live-stream site lacked bullet comments, making interaction impossible.

Everyone could only watch their own streams.

But...

They were still quite excited, having turned on their computers early in the morning.

Waiting in the live stream chat room.

Watching the dark screen, waiting for the trial to start.