Free Web NovelChapter 437: Chapter 324: Verdict! Court Adjourned!
Five hundred thousand, one million... Two sentences increased by another one million five hundred thousand.
One million five hundred thousand in 2005!
With a series of combo moves like this, even a mine owner known as the ’Cash King’ would inevitably suffer severe damage right now....
Everyone was shocked, even Zhao Yi felt that Xu Liang was crazy for money.
"Our side is willing to compensate Mr. Liu for the inconvenience in his life and medical expenses!"
Zhu Haoyi took a deep breath and spoke again.
Answered... He agreed again!?
This can be agreed to!?
The people in the hearing seats were astonished, looking at each other as if they had just arrived at the scene, completely unaware of what was happening.
"Meanwhile, your side should bear all the expenses incurred by my client from Zhengyang City to Upper City for filing the case!"
Xu Liang spoke again, testing the other party’s bottom line.
He thought he deserved a beating, at least it seemed so for now.
But it didn’t matter; anyway, he could run fast, besides... if they disagreed, they could just adjourn!
After all, he wasn’t the one in a hurry.
"From June to now, August 1st, Mr. Liu’s living expenses amounted to about twenty thousand...."
"Our side is willing to bear this compensation!" Zhu Haoyi decided to endure.
No matter how much the compensation, it’s ultimately not as valuable as the technology.
As long as he could take the technology with him, the people backing him would reimburse part of the money he spent!
This too?
Xu Liang raised an eyebrow, becoming interested and eager to try:
"The Rundong Weaving Plant, the project manager had once cut off water and food to the internal employees, causing physical discomfort and losing a large number of orders."
"In response to the above, our side believes the mining company should compensate for mental damages and also make up for the lost orders."
"Generally estimated, compensation worth at least four hundred thousand is needed!"
This much was not a problem; Zhu Haoyi was willing to compensate since it was his own command.
The only mistake was... the weaving plant didn’t have production orders worth more than a hundred thousand in a year, yet the other party claimed that in just a few short months, they lost four hundred thousand!?
Damn it, a sky-high asking price bastard!
"The mining company is willing to take responsibility."
Zhu Haoyi’s eyes were already flushed, his brain congested, and the veins on his temples throbbed violently.
"Hiss~"
People around him gasped in shock.
Even Xu Liang was amazed.
They’re still compensating, Zhu Haoyi is really patient, it’s no wonder he hasn’t exposed a single flaw in the past decade, he’s like a turtle hiding in its shell!
Indeed, Zhu Haoyi was determined to end the case now.
The mining company’s wallet was thick enough, so in that case...
Xu Liang prepared to see the limit of this blood bar!
"Our side believes the mining company should also bear the funeral expenses of Director Zhang Shan."
"The mining company is willing to bear it."
"Our side also believes the mining company engaged in forced demolition, and without the consent of our personnel, tore down the plant, so they should rebuild or purchase a new weaving plant for our client."
"The mining company is willing to bear it."
"Our side believes that the profitability of a weaving plant should rely on the support of old customers, since filing the case up to now, due to the mining company, a large number of old customers have already been lost, the mining company should bear this loss..."
"The mining company is willing to bear it."
"..."
"During the forced demolition period, our personnel were wandering outside, resulting in damage to their physical functions, which could likely make it impossible to find a partner in the future, the mining company should..."
"The mining company is will... no."
Zhu Haoyi’s eyes were already blood-red as he glared angrily at Xu Liang.
"Judge, I request a warning against the plaintiff’s lawyer!!!"
Sky-high asking prices....
Lion’s big opening became a small opening in front of him!
How could the issue of a partner be tied to the mining company?
"Tsk, you’re not as patient as I thought... I thought you could endure indefinitely."
Xu Liang clicked his tongue and said.
The mining company’s wallet isn’t thick enough either!
He didn’t really demand much for the later parts, just wanted to nauseate Zhu Haoyi with things worth a few thousand bucks.
He thought the other party could really endure like a turtle, but now....
"Judge, our side has finished speaking." Xu Liang closed his mouth and said no more.
This time, the pressure was on the judging panel.
Chief Judge Liu and Zhao Yi were already dumbfounded, they exchanged a silent glance, seeing the profound shock in each other’s eyes.
They had been judging for decades.
It was the first time they had seen such a compensation process...
Oh gosh, asking for whatever they wanted, Zhao Yi almost couldn’t help but think, if it really couldn’t work out, let Xu Liang have Zhu Haoyi hand over the mining company’s shares!?
But then he thought, Xu Liang might have considered it, only...
Making money with shares takes time.
There’s nothing quicker than this ’grab for cash’!
It’s just....
"This can all be agreed to? And the plaintiff still dares to test the bottom line?"
"What kind of tricks are these two playing?"
Chief Judge Liu only felt like he was being played, his face turned ugly, breaking out in goosebumps, his back shivered.
Why does he feel like both of them... seem quite eager to settle the case?
Xu Liang absolutely would or wouldn’t settle, the best attitude towards settlement, in terms of asking, it seemed like he had gauged accurately that Zhu Haoyi wanted to settle?
That’s not right either.
How did he know that Zhu Haoyi wanted to settle, after all, with such unreasonable compensation, anyone in their right mind wouldn’t possibly accept it. In theory, no matter how much Zhu Haoyi wanted to settle, he shouldn’t have agreed to these demands....
"Why is the case so bizarre, wasn’t there an argument over the current situation of Zhengyang City in the last trial...."
Chief Judge Liu now felt as uncomfortable as having eaten a fly’s poop.
The reason for adjournment in the first trial was because Xu Liang mentioned the issues with Zhengyang’s state-owned enterprises, the police, and the court.
The court cautiously investigated for half a month, fearing it might stir up conflict between the local area and Upper City.
They even prepared later to directly assign a task force to resolve this phenomenon.
Originally, they thought that in the second trial, both sides would argue fiercely based on the first conflict.
But how come both sides are...
It’s as if they’re shaking hands and saying, ’This is just a misunderstanding’!
What happened to the intensity during the first trial? The conflict? The irreconcilable stance!?
"What’s going on?"
Chief Judge Liu instinctively glanced at Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi shook his head.
"I don’t know either."
Despite saying that, the case of Duan Feipeng back in Hanhai City subconsciously flashed through his mind.
This case left him with the impression that... both sides were Oscar-worthy actors!
The current trial seemed a bit similar, perhaps the parties were also... acting?
Zhao Yi was uncertain.
Chief Judge Liu’s lips twitched for a long time, finally, he deeply sighed.
By this stage of the case, it was considered tentatively resolved, with no more contested points warranting further proceedings.
So...
’Eliminate some unreasonable compensations...’
Chief Judge Liu pondered for a moment, then took a deep breath to bolster his courage, furrowed his brows, stood up, and spoke in a stern voice:
"In this case, the Run Dong Weaving Plant · Yangshan Gully case, the first trial was held on July 17th."
"The second trial of the first instance was held on August 1st."
"During this time, both parties fully expressed their opinions and jointly discussed case details...."
As the words slowly faded away.
Everyone present instinctively paid full attention, concentrating keenly.
If they guessed right, Chief Judge Liu was about to... declare the trial closed!
Sure enough, in the next second, he continued:
"During this period, the plaintiff and defendant fully communicated their demands. The defendant, Zhengyang Mining Company, is willing to bear a total compensation of... 47 million for the plaintiff."
As he said this, Chief Judge Liu’s mouth twisted.
If it were a financial case, such compensation might be fine, but a criminal case demanding 47 million....
Truly something unprecedented!
And this was after he had cut down the unreasonable claims, otherwise, it would have been at least 50 million!
How many 50 millions can Zhengyang Mining Company afford?
Chief Judge Liu didn’t know, but just by looking at Zhu Haoyi’s beast-like face, he knew this was a knife stabbed straight into the heart by Xu Liang.
"Now, I announce the verdict."
"The defendant, Zhengyang Mining Company, should compensate the plaintiff, Run Dong Weaving Plant, a total of 47 million, including, but not limited to, medical expenses, psychological distress damages, physical injury compensation...."
"At the same time, Zhengyang Mining Company must immediately cease all mining activities at Yangshan Gully, suspend operations for three months, and..."
"..."
Following a string of complicated compensations.
Everyone in the courtroom was in disbelief; if this were on a national level, it would be considered a national humiliation!
Yet Zhu Haoyi inexplicably agreed...
Finally....
"I now announce this case...."
"Closed!"
With those two words out, Chief Judge Liu felt a rush of relief in his chest and hurriedly added:
"Everyone on-site, please remain orderly as you exit."
With that, he and another judge left.
"We won!?"
"How could they endure this, how could they sign such an agreement!?"
On the plaintiff’s side, Su Yu’s beautiful face was full of shock. She opened her mouth wide, lightly covering it with her hand and looking at Xu Liang in disbelief.
"Senior brother, he..."
Su Yu recalled the other side acquiescing while pinching his nose just now, only feeling like senior brother might have put a spell on the other side, and that flushed face was a sign of resisting it.
Otherwise, how could he have signed this thing!
"Don’t overthink it, senior brother wouldn’t scheme against people."
Xu Liang consoled softly.
Su Yu’s eyes were filled with doubt, but before she could ask, she heard....
"Prepare for an appeal, let’s have a second trial!" Xu Liang suddenly said.
Sec... second trial!?
No, didn’t we win!?
Su Yu didn’t understand but looked at Xu Liang in shock.
Even Zhu Haoyi signed an agreement that would almost pay out his own mother, and they still want a second trial!?
Moreover, even if they appeal... under what grounds?
Su Yu was shocked, further confused about what Xu Liang really wanted.
Of course, what Xu Liang wanted was very simple.
He just looked up at Zhu Haoyi and Li Yang, who glared at him fiercely while packing their things to leave quickly.
The other side gave him a ferocious look, then swiftly turned and left.
No surprise, the other side should be planning to make tentative contact with Si Hong.
At this thought, Xu Liang couldn’t help but feel thrilled inside.
His goal was straightforward and unpretentious...
"I want the money..."
"And the person... I want that too!!!"
Only the judicial bench...
Zhao Yi stood there watching Xu Liang on the plaintiff’s side, rubbing his chin.
With a year and a half of experience, Zhao Yi had developed what is known as ’Spider Sense,’ sometimes spotting the irrationality of a case on just a hunch.
With this case...
’I always feel this kid is up to no good....’
Zhao Yi looked at Xu Liang, falling into deep thought.
"Forget it, doesn’t matter, seeing he even secured such a compensation..."
Zhao Yi chuckled as he prepared to finish his work and head back to wrap up the damned human experiment case in Qingshi City!
"There’s no way this case could go to a second trial."
"Haha..."
