Chapter 420: Is This What It Feels Like to Be Lao Zhou? (For Hu Lai Da Dou Mo)

It was another full, large bag; Lawyer Fang always prepared two options when doing things.

All the electronic evidence that needed to be printed was printed, and the original electronic files were all stored on the corresponding hard drives.

Zhou Yi went up to test the weight; it was alright, about the same as the previous evidence, so he asked, "Just going to report it like this is fine, right!"

"Just go like this, no problem." Lawyer Fang continued, "People these days, one by one, have no conscience."

They think they've found a loophole in the law, but it doesn't matter; auditing the accounts is for the tax authorities, we just want to get him inside!

After receiving the reply, Zhou Yi nodded, then picked up the bag and walked out of the office.

Everyone at the law firm was no stranger to this look of Zhou Yi's, because every time he carried a bag like this to report a crime, it meant someone was about to go inside.

Zhou Yi first notified Huang Xiaokang, telling him to bring everyone who was owed labor compensation to the Police Station together.

Although it is true that any one of us can report a crime, it is still better if the victims are present.

Likewise, Zhou Yi dialed Chu Lan's phone number.

"Yes, you can tell everyone now, just say that our current work progress has hit a slight snag; we might not be able to get the money back, but the person... we can get him inside."

Afterward, he drove all the way to the Guangming Road Police Station.

On the other side, after receiving the call, Huang Xiaokang hurriedly notified everyone to go together; with more people, they would be taken more seriously.

Chu Lan hung up the phone, feeling both amused and frustrated; she felt there were many things to complain about regarding this "work snag," but she didn't know how to put it.

There was no other way, so she started notifying people.

"Dear group members, we previously collected everyone's payment records to seek legal aid, and now I am reporting the progress to you all. There is a slight discrepancy with the expected situation; a small work snag has occurred."

This message tagged everyone, so many people came out to reply.

"What snag? What's going on? Explain clearly!"

"Exactly, what is the situation? You said before that after collecting this evidence, it would be very quick."

"Hurry up and tell us, we're waiting."

There was a feeling in their words that since you are the leader, you have the obligation, and whether we are urging you or doing anything else, it is all very normal.

This is also the reason why many people are unwilling to be the one to stick their neck out.

Even though they are also doing volunteer work, in the eyes of others, it's as if they owe them something...

Just then, another person sent a voice message.

"What the hell is going on? You asked us to cooperate before, and we all cooperated, so how come there's trouble again? Seriously, I said it long ago, it's useless!"

Just by listening to the voice, one knew this was Song Ji.

He had argued with Zhou Yi there before and had declared that it was absolutely impossible to succeed; no one knew why he had joined the group again...

However, Chu Lan didn't care about that and just continued to send a message: "The work error is like this: the money cannot be recovered for the time being, but that Fitness Gym Boss can be sent to prison."

"And it is very likely to be a Fixed-term Imprisonment of three years or more!"

"Currently, we have already taken the evidence to report the crime. Please rest assured, everyone; we will notify you at all times."

Once this was sent, there was suddenly no sound in the group.

Everyone was silent, especially those who had come out earlier to urge them on with unfriendly tones; one could even imagine their dumbfounded expressions.

We just asked you to help get some money back, how did it turn into sending someone to prison!

And a Fixed-term Imprisonment of three years or more at that!

What is a fucking surprise? This is a fucking surprise, alright.

Imagine? This is something everyone hadn't even thought of!

If you can send the person inside, who cares about that little bit of money!

Those who can spend so much money to buy a gym membership are likely not the type to be unable to survive without that small amount of money.

Compared to getting a refund, it is definitely more satisfying to see the other party Treading the Sewing Machine inside, right!

"Holy crap, what's the situation? You're sending him inside just like that? I fully support this, really! I don't even need the money, I just love seeing that boss in prison!"

"Too awesome, how did you do it? Of course, it would be even better if there were photos of him in prison."

"You call this a work snag?"

Facts have proven that compared to money, everyone really does prefer to see the other party go inside.

Take, for example, someone who owes money and won't pay it back, especially those who have owed it for a long time, refuse to pay no matter how much you urge them, and then go on to spend lavishly themselves.

Really, if they could get the other party to go to prison without getting the money back, many people would raise both hands in favor!

The premise is that the money isn't too much; if it's really a lot, then one still has to consider it...

It's just a pity that some people are just quick to be cowards...

At home, Song Ji, who had originally started scolding his wife again because of this matter, was truly stunned when he saw this news.

They indeed didn't get the money back, but they could get the other party to go to prison!

This... even a contrarian like him couldn't argue now, but how was this done? It couldn't be fake, could it?

"You say he's going to prison, so he's going to prison? It's only been how long, and he's going to prison? Who are you trying to fool!"

In any case, he definitely didn't believe it.

As for why he joined the group, hey, don't you know that some people are only tough in the mouth.

Who doesn't like money.

Chu Lan only had one sentence for this: "Facts speak louder than words; everyone just wait for our news."

She didn't have confidence in President Zhou, but in that Lawyer Fang!

That was a man who made you feel at ease just by looking at him.

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At the Guangming Road Police Station, it was Chen Li's shift again today.

She was chatting with her colleague next to her.

"Really, I met that Zhou Yi, and he is truly a unique person; as long as there are clear regulations, he simply won't argue with you," Chen Li said.

The colleague beside her, a middle-aged police officer, shook his head upon hearing this and asked, "Then how does he plan to handle this matter?"

"Even if he files a Lawsuit, won't enforcement be a problem in the end?"

They were members of the Political and Legal System, so they naturally understood that sometimes it really isn't a case of the enforcement judge not trying hard, but rather that it truly cannot be enforced.

Chen Li shook her head and said, "I don't know about that, but judging by their situation, they should have gone to file a Lawsuit."

"These prepaid card businesses really need to be strictly regulated now."

If it were a gym that was actually running a scam, that would be one thing.

But for a Company like this that had operated normally and was registered, it is really difficult to deal with.

Fortunately, I heard that some new policies are about to be introduced, such as introducing third parties to supervise funds.

In short, some measures must be introduced now to govern this.

Just as they were chatting, Chen Li saw the door pushed open, and a group of about a dozen people walked in.

The handsome young man leading them looked very familiar, and he was carrying a large bag on his back.

This scene was even more familiar, because they had all heard about it from the Police Station next door...

"Isn't that Zhou Yi? Why is he here again?" Chen Li muttered to herself.

"He is Zhou Yi?"

The middle-aged police officer beside her looked over; he looked quite ordinary, though the bag did look rather heavy.

"Zhou Yi, what are you..." Before Chen Li could finish her sentence, she saw the handsome young man place the bag in his hand onto the table, producing a dull thud.

Honestly, it was only because they knew the other party relatively well; otherwise, just from that action, someone who didn't know better might have thought he was launching some kind of attack...

"Oh, I'm here to report a crime, and they are all here to report a crime too!"

Zhou Yi said with a smile, gesturing toward Huang Xiaokang and the group behind him as he spoke.

Like Shizi, this group of people was also a bit timid after entering the Police Station, their eyes fixed on Zhou Yi, who looked as comfortable as if he were at home.

Although it is said that if you do nothing wrong, you don't fear a knock at the door, and if you haven't committed a crime, you don't fear the police, but... that kind of atmosphere just makes you afraid.

Chen Li looked at the large bag in front of her with a bit of bewilderment, then looked at Zhou Yi and said, "Is it still that previous matter? Didn't you say you were going to file a Lawsuit? If you have filed a Lawsuit..."

Chen Li wanted to say that if they had gone through legal channels, their side would be even less able to intervene.

In this regard, the Court is the boss.

But Zhou Yi shook his head and said, "It's not that matter, but it is related to it; the situation is like this..."

He explained the situation where these Employees were being owed wages and the other party was intentionally transferring assets, then pointed to the large bag in front of him and said, "The evidence is all in here."

Chen Li's expression turned serious; if things were truly as Zhou Yi described, then their Police Station could indeed handle this matter.

It's just that... the Crime of Refusing to Pay Labor Remuneration—in her many years as a police officer, she had heard this charge mentioned only a handful of times.

The middle-aged police officer beside her had already opened the bag and started taking things out, saying as he did so, "To think it's for this reason, and you have prepared the evidence so thoroughly!"

But as he took out more and more evidence from inside, Chen Li's eyes widened.

The middle-aged police officer gave a wry smile; he knew Lao Zhou from next door and had joked with him more than once before, saying he truly envied them for having someone like this in their jurisdiction who helped them rack up achievements.

It really was a case of not needing to put in any effort; the credit was placed right in front of them, and they could reach it just by stretching out their hands.

But looking at it now, it didn't seem to be quite like that; this pile of evidence made one's scalp tingle just looking at it...

Chen Li looked it over and finally said, "Well... Mr. Zhou, you all wait to the side for a moment; we need to examine this carefully."

Zhou Yi naturally had no objections and walked to the side to sit down, familiar with the routine.

Huang Xiaokang and the others were still a bit scared and asked, "Mr. Zhou, do you think this is really feasible?"

"Remove the 'do you think'; I specifically found a well-known Lawyer to help organize this. Let me put it this way: the evidence he organized will absolutely have no problems!"

Zhou Yi dared to guarantee it directly; he trusted Fang Dazhuang just as Fang Dazhuang trusted him.

Chen Li had already called over other colleagues to assist with the examination; the Guangming Road Police Station and the Zhonglou Police Station were neighbors, and they understood the situation.

It was just that they had only heard about it before and thought those colleagues at the Zhonglou Police Station were just talking nonsense.

As it turned out, the more they examined it, the more shocked they felt; it seemed this evidence could be taken directly to the Procuratorate!

Provided that the authenticity was not an issue...

Looking at the pieces of evidence that formed a complete Evidence Chain, and carefully comparing them against the charges, even Chen Li shook her head.

Three years or more and up to seven years, and with "serious circumstances," even if the wages were paid before the Public Prosecution, the sentencing would only be slightly lighter, but it would still remain three years or more.

Only in cases without "serious circumstances," where the Laborer's labor remuneration is paid before the Public Prosecution and the corresponding compensation liability is assumed, would the Criminal Case penalty be reduced or exempted.

Therefore, this could absolutely lead to a Case Filing!

The middle-aged police officer beside her remarked with emotion, "That Lawyer Fang Xujing behind this Zhou Yi is truly a genius. Tell me, an economic dispute case was actually turned into a Criminal Case..."

It was truly enough to make even the police themselves marvel.

But marveling aside, the work that needed to be done still had to be done!

"I'll go report it; you go notify them and tell them the examination has passed and the Case Filing can proceed!"

Generally speaking, it certainly wouldn't be this fast, but this was just too detailed.

Soon, Zhou Yi and the others received the Case Filing Notice.

When walking out of the Police Station, Huang Xiaokang was still a bit dazed; he had never dealt with a Police Station before.

"The Case Filing was successful just like that? Is it this fast? I heard that when other people report a crime, it takes many days, and it's not even certain they will succeed."

He had also asked around among his friends.

Zhou Yi replied, "That's because they didn't do the preparatory work before reporting the crime; of course, that should normally be the case."

After all, everyone is an ordinary person; before reporting a crime, how many people would strictly follow the Criminal Law provisions and prepare all the evidence for the relevant charges...

This is truly outrageous, because many people don't even know what crime the other party committed before reporting it.

"So, should we continue to wait now?" someone asked.

Zhou Yi nodded: "Keep waiting, it will be very soon, trust me."

Just as Fang Dazhuang had said before, under these circumstances, the speed of handling the case would be very fast; no one would intentionally drag it out.

The facts were indeed just as Fang Dazhuang had said!

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April 27th, sunny, a good day for making arrests!

For the Police Station, reviewing the authenticity of the evidence was not too troublesome.

Especially when the evidence was so detailed.

The leaders of the Guangming Road Police Station couldn't help but say that they had never fought such a wealthy battle before.

Now that Zhou Yi has moved to Guangming Road, let's see how you, Old Zhang, can still be arrogant in the future!

The key question is, who is the one with the problem?

Is it Zhao Zhipeng or Lü Yan?

This depends on the timing; as the victims, Huang Xiaokang and the others had their wages withheld for the last three months.

And four months ago, Zhao Zhipeng became the legal representative of the Company.

What the Public Security Bureau does not currently have a grasp on is when and in what way the money was transferred!

Judging by the current situation, summoning the people in will result in a confession within minutes.

Because even without this portion of evidence, a conviction can still be secured, and that is against Zhao Zhipeng, because it was he who withheld those three months of wages.

Therefore, he must explain why there was no money and where the money went.

Get to know "leniency for confession, severity for resistance."

Being a legal representative is not that easy...

And at this moment, Zhao Zhipeng was not at home; he was drinking tea with Lü Yan at a teahouse.

"You are now a Defendant, and there are only a few days left until the court hearing, but it doesn't matter; just do as we agreed before, you know?" said Lü Yan, who was dressed in a suit and looked very much like an elite.

Zhao Zhipeng nodded: "I know, President Lü. When the time comes for the lawsuit, I will just go and prove that my personal assets have nothing to do with the Company's assets."

Although he didn't have any personal assets anyway...

Lü Yan nodded with a smile; that was exactly how it should be. Making money, how could there be no risks?

Gyms, beauty salons, hair salons, as well as KTVs, foot massage parlors, and other such places—many bosses play this game in turns.

Open one, pre-collect a wave of money, finish it off by going bankrupt, then open another.

"The money that should be given to you will not be a cent less!"

Even an emperor doesn't send hungry soldiers to battle.

Just as the two of them appeared to be getting along very harmoniously, the door was pushed open with a bang!

"Police! Neither of you move! You are Zhao Zhipeng, right!"

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(End of chapter)