Chapter 198: Come, come, everyone, let's group up to raid the boss! (Seeking monthly tickets)

"Rules? Where were these rules set, and where did they even come from?"

Wang Lele said, feeling very indignant.

A ticket here is not cheap; the three of them in the dormitory had prepared for quite a while just to be able to come once.

And now, they weren't even allowed to bring food inside!

It would be one thing if the tickets were just expensive, but the food the three of them were carrying had also cost quite a few dozen yuan.

If they couldn't bring it in, what were they supposed to do with it? Leave it outside? In this hot weather, who knows if it would still be edible when they came out.

Xiao Liu said with a mechanical expression: "It is a rule of our park; visitors are prohibited from bringing their own food into the park. There was a reminder when you bought your tickets."

"The interior is a constructed fairy-tale world. If food scraps brought from outside are littered about, it will cause problems for the sanitary environment inside, so visitors are prohibited from bringing their own food!"

Was there a reminder? Wang Lele and her two roommates looked at each other; who pays attention to those things when buying tickets?

Fang Dazhuang was equally confused; he hadn't noticed either...

Zhou Yi, however, thought for a moment and turned on his camera and other equipment to start filming. How could they just not allow people to bring food in for no reason?

Was this an attempt to make people go inside and buy the expensive food sold there?

No need to guess; his mom and dad had taught him since he was little that things sold in scenic spots were never cheap.

"You can look at them; they also brought food and are now preparing to eat it before going in."

At this moment, the staff member Xiao Liu spoke again.

Huh? Wang Lele looked to the side, and Zhou Yi also looked to the side, where several families were currently wolfing down the food in their bags.

Seeing someone looking at them, one man who looked like a father gave a bitter smile: "There's no help for it. After all, since we're already here and the child kept pestering us to come, it would be a waste to throw this food away, so we have to eat it first."

This...

"So, everyone, you can leave your food outside, or you can eat it before going in, but the park prohibits others from carrying food inside. I suggest you check the visitor guidelines before coming next time."

Xiao Liu continued to recite his formulaic script.

In fact, it wasn't that bringing your own food was prohibited from the very beginning; this rule only started two years ago.

And after informing everyone, most people would basically comply; even those who wanted to make a scene didn't really do anything.

If you open a business, you either accept it or you don't go in.

Of course, a refund was impossible.

Just at this moment, Wang Lele said: "Your rules are your rules, but according to the Consumer Rights Protection Law, what you are doing infringes upon our legitimate rights and interests, and your rules are invalid!"

"And who says that if we bring food inside we will litter? It's as if the food you sell inside doesn't have a smell. We can bring food into the Forbidden City, so why can't we do it here!"

Behind Wang Lele, Fang Dazhuang's eyes lit up. Hey, not bad, this student from this school is quite good!

Legal theory and legal practice are two different things; one is the study of legal theory itself, while the other is the application of legal theory!

In other words, you can't master the law by staying at home; a qualified Lawyer must have rich experience.

Speaking of which, I must mention Zhou Cainiao again.

Therefore, it is not just law students; anyone interested in the law should apply the law when necessary!

At the very least, Fang Dazhuang felt that Wang Lele was speaking very well right now: you broke the law, so you broke the law, and therefore your rules are invalid.

These days are not like the past, where a merchant could just post a notice or hang a sign to tell everyone: no outside drinks allowed, no this, no that...

Those are all invalid. The Civil Code also has explicit provisions: if a party providing a Standard Clause exempts themselves from liability, increases the other party's liability, or excludes the other party's main rights, that clause is invalid.

And regarding what the staff member just said, Fang Dazhuang could find various relevant legal provisions in the Consumer Rights Protection Law and the Civil Code to refute it at any time.

But he didn't speak; Debate is sacred. Since this young girl decided to have a Debate, he had to respect her!

Although he also felt that there was no need for a Debate at all, because the other party was clearly just someone executing the rules; talking to them about these things was basically equivalent to being ineffective.

Xiao Liu was stunned upon hearing this. What was he seeing? The girl opposite him was lecturing him on the law?

"Whether it is invalid or not, I don't know. The Forbidden City and our situation are different. In short, I only know that our rules are like this. You either leave the food behind, or you don't go in."

"But you won't give us a refund!" Wang Lele's roommate said from the side.

This was another point that was highly criticized; park tickets were all for designated dates, and once sold, they were non-refundable.

No matter through what channel they bought the tickets, it was impossible to get a refund.

When they closed the park during a typhoon, they didn't give refunds either. Just ask if you're convinced.

Oh, they gave refunds later, but that was only after a group of people blocked them and blasted them for thousands of posts until they finally compromised...

"I can't control that. Also, could you please hurry up? There are so many people queuing behind you. It's so hot, so please don't waste everyone's time!"

This sentence was shouted by Xiao Liu toward the people behind. As soon as the words fell, Wang Lele felt something was wrong.

Because people behind had already started shouting.

"What are you doing? It's just a bit of food. If they don't let you bring it, then don't. You're wasting our time; we've been waiting for ages!"

"Exactly. If you don't have money, stay at home; don't come out to play. It's just a bit of food, how stingy."

"Miss, please hurry up. It's too hot; don't waste everyone's time, okay?"

"Why are you so difficult? What a nuisance!"

Being spoken to like this by the crowd, the eyes of the three young girls, including Wang Lele, turned red instantly. They felt that they were clearly saying "no" to an unfair thing, but they ended up being called "difficult" and a "nuisance" by others.

Behind them, Zhou Yi looked at Fang Dazhuang beside him and sighed. On the internet, he was called the District Bully, and the person next to him was the Lawless Fanatic.

But they knew in their hearts that the current situation was what a stickler for principles actually faced in reality!

The reason why they seemed to be respected by many people on the internet, saying that those people should be dealt with, and that one should start from small things to let those people be educated...

... but it all boils down to the fact that it is on the internet!

So whatever Zhou Yi does, it actually doesn't have much to do with others; instead, it makes them feel satisfied.

But take a matter like this, for example: everyone is queuing and waiting, and it turns out the person in front is being difficult. If they don't let you bring food, just don't bring it.

Just throw it away; why do you have to argue there, making us queue here longer and stand in the sun more?

At this time, naturally, you are no longer a "stickler for principles," but a "troublemaker." This is the true reality!

To be fair, Zhou Yi could also very well understand this feeling; whenever he went to do anything in the past, seeing a long line would make him feel mentally exhausted.

Not to mention that if there were people in front arguing endlessly with the staff over some trivial matter, one would also feel irritable.

But feeling that way is one thing, and even in the past, Zhou Yi wouldn't have said much.

It's the same old saying: a gentleman is judged by his actions, not his thoughts; if judged by thoughts, there are no perfect people in the world. Zhou Yi has never been a saint, nor has he ever considered himself one.

He has the same emotions as anyone else, but the reason many people feel his character is good is because he can control himself and not let these complex emotions disturb him.

Even for many people with noble character, they will have some dark thoughts at certain times; this is perfectly normal.

As for speaking out and complaining, to be honest, one cannot say it is problematic; after all, from an objective perspective, it really did waste their time and left them exposed to the sun for a longer period.

This is an unsolvable dilemma, especially in reality.

Wang Lele in front had already called the police.

"Perfectly good food can't be brought inside."

Xiao Liu didn't say anything; it was just calling the police, and plenty of people had called the police before.

The police officer Lao Song arrived very quickly; in fact, he had been resting in a nearby police kiosk earlier because it was simply too hot outside.

"Who called the police?" Lao Song walked over and asked.

"I did!" Wang Lele stepped forward and explained the general situation.

Lao Song was very familiar with this situation, as the rules here were indeed a bit "something," but he still couldn't do anything about it.

"This matter belongs to a dispute between you two parties; we really have no way to intervene. You can look for the Market Supervision Department, the Consumer Association, or I suggest taking legal channels to resolve the problem," Lao Song could only say.

Because of this, many tourists had called the police, but they really had no way to help; this was not a matter the Public Security Department could manage.

Zhou Yi finally stepped forward and said, "Then, comrade, let me confirm first: this is a civil dispute, right?"

Lao Song looked suspiciously at the young man in front of him, but still nodded and said, "Yes, this is indeed a civil dispute. You are..."

"Oh, I'm just confirming with you; after all, they have put this Bully Clause out in the open!"

"I'll ask one last time: it's confirmed that food cannot be brought inside, right?"

Xiao Liu nodded; he felt this man who popped up from behind was talking too much nonsense.

"These are the rules, sir. We must certainly follow these rules; this is also for the sake of the entire park."

"Alright, I understand!" Zhou Mouren very readily took the food out of his bag.

Wang Lele next to him was already red with anger and was about to continue saying something, when Fang Dazhuang behind her spoke up: "Alright, Xiao Wang, let's just put the food outside first."

What? Wang Lele and the other two, and even Zhou Xinran who had already prepared for battle, were all dumbfounded.

Professor Fang, what are you saying? We're surrendering just like this?

"No, Professor Fang, you just told us earlier that the law should regulate small matters, so why now..."

Seeing that the few of them didn't understand, Zhou Yi, who had already put his things outside, stepped forward and said, "Professor Fang doesn't mean we should just let it go."

"At the very least, right now, we either put down the food and go in, or we can only choose not to enter at all and go seek Legal Aid directly."

"But then our tickets would be bought for nothing. You all said before, since we're already here, we might as well go in and look around."

"That is the meaning. Don't be anxious, Xiao Wang; you can't rush this kind of thing, and the weather is indeed too hot. The people behind have been waiting for quite a long time."

Being serious is one thing, but one must also consider the feelings of others.

Since Fang Dazhuang had said so, Xiao Wang and the others could only take out their food and leave it outside, and then the group entered the park.

Setting aside the facts, there was indeed some fun to be had in this park; otherwise, under such Bully Clauses, it wouldn't be packed every day.

Holding onto the idea that "since we're already here," the group started playing everywhere inside, taking photos, and then... eating that ridiculously expensive food.

"It's really expensive. Tell me, what is the difference between this food and what we buy outside!" Wang Lele couldn't help but complain while eating.

And to be honest, whether the hygiene environment is good or not depends entirely on people's conduct; it basically has nothing to do with whether or not food is brought in from outside.

By now, everyone was tired and resting in one spot. Fang Dazhuang asked, "Xiao Wang, you all, what do you plan to do about this matter?"

What to do?

The three young women were a bit stunned. Wang Lele hesitated for a moment and said, "We will first go to the Market Supervision Department to file a complaint; this should be a Bully Clause."

"And then? If there is no result from the complaint, what will you do?" Fang Dazhuang asked again; his words were still very sharp.

"Then... then we can only file a Lawsuit. Anyway, we can't just let this matter go!" Wang Lele said.

"The idea is good, but they have what is known as the strongest Legal Department on the face of the earth."

Fang Dazhuang said, pointing at the park: "This is a big boss."

Huh? Wang Lele was dumbfounded. What did Professor Fang mean? We also know this is a big boss, but isn't there no other way?

Zhou Yi, who was next to them, finally couldn't watch anymore and laughed: "Alright, student, Professor Fang means that a big boss should be taken on by the main force; for example, he is very suitable to be this main force!"

"The food of all six of us was left outside. Although you are also law students, your time is not that abundant, and your experience is insufficient, so Professor Fang wants to be this representative!"

Fang Dazhuang looked at Zhou Yi with a hint of gratification. Did you see what a soulmate is? This is what you call a soulmate!

A soulmate is someone who already understands your meaning without you having to say a word.

To be honest, the legal counterparts on the other side are of course not the strongest on the face of the earth like in the United States; after all, every country has its own legal regulations.

Our lawyers are also not as formidable as the lawyers there.

Zhou Xinran, on the other hand, had already completely given up on the side. To be honest, when Fang Dazhuang was asking those inexplicable questions just now, she thought Fang Dazhuang just liked to lecture others.

It turned out she didn't expect that after all that, he wanted to fight this lawsuit himself...

Wang Lele and the others also didn't expect that this famous Lawyer in Modu would actually be willing to represent them!

"But Professor Fang, we can't afford your fees..."

"It's fine!" Fang Dazhuang waved his hand and said: "This time, consider it Legal Aid. You can tell your classmates, and I will also talk about it in future lectures."

"This is a very good opportunity for legal practice; anyone interested can participate."

What are university students most interested in? Of course, it's practical experience!

Wang Lele nodded in agreement without delay; this kind of practice was not common for them—teaming up to take down a boss!

Although they were just bystanders, such an experience was already enough to prove the point.

Those classmates would go crazy with joy if they heard about this!

Zhou Yi smiled and turned back to continue drinking his water; the reason he had inexplicably gone up to confirm it earlier was very simple: the long-lost System grandson had refreshed its choices again, and after lying dormant for a period following the Internet Violence incident, it had actually come back to life!

It was just that this time, Zhou Yi was a bit hesitant...

The morning throat-soothing chapter is here; thanks to Xiaoyao Lingchen, Wan Shang Shangban De, Shuyou 2022, and another newcomer; thanks to the brothers for the tips.

Even now, there are still people telling me that writing like this doesn't count as being thorough, and that I need to write even more deeply—everyone knows what that "deeply" means. To this, I can only say: you've been reading for so long, is offering advice like this stupid or malicious? The content I'm writing now is already a bit dangerous; do you only want to be happy once the book is gone? Just a routine rant, please don't mind; I will write as much as I can, and I am aware of the issues everyone has raised, but there is nothing I can do.

(End of this chapter)