Chapter 424: Mrs. Lu, you wouldn't want your husband to go to jail, would you!

Today they were eating Cantonese food, but the three people sitting there were chatting about things that had nothing to do with what they were eating.

"Xinran, since they've already said that, if I don't file a lawsuit, it will make me look like I have no face, so I'll leave it to you," Zhou Yi said after thinking about it.

Even though his system had already leveled up twice, he was still very keen on such matters.

As for being cursed at, if others don't file a lawsuit, that's their business, but he, Zhou Yi, is different.

Is this a waste of judicial resources?

In a certain sense, it seems so, and this is also the viewpoint of those "experts" that Fang Dazhuang debated before.

Judicial resources are limited; if you keep filing lawsuits over these trivial matters, then many major issues will be delayed.

However, major issues need the support of judicial resources, but do minor issues not need them?

If one defines whether judicial resources are wasted based on major or minor issues, this in itself is a form of destruction to the judiciary!

Zhou Xinran nodded; it was just a matter of convenience.

"By the way, that... Xinran, thanks for what happened just now," Zhou Yi added hurriedly.

Zhou Xinran looked up: "What did you say? Thanks?"

Huh? Zhou Mouren was stunned again; what kind of bizarre development was this?

"Do I need your thanks? I stood up to speak for you because I couldn't stand it, not because of you, so what are you thanking me for!"

Damn, that actually seems to make sense...

So they continued eating as if nothing had happened, only Fang Dazhuang sat on the side in silence.

Looking at this situation, there is still a long way to go.

They chatted about previous events, from the Fitness Gym Boss running away to the issue of fraud.

Recently, the Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law has been passed and is scheduled to be implemented on December 1st of this year.

For legal professionals, this is considered a hot topic of discussion recently.

Of course, this shows the difference between those inside the circle and those outside.

For many people outside the circle, they don't even know that such a law, which concerns our daily lives, is about to be implemented.

However, as they chatted, the topic jumped from the law itself to case studies; after all, some things in life are just too outrageous.

For example, a certain fraudster was detained in the Detention House and then met a prisoner on death row, telling the death row inmate that he could pull strings to help change the sentence to a suspended death penalty.

And then... he swindled seventy thousand yuan.

One can only sigh and say that "gold" will shine wherever it is.

It was another "criminal" night.

Having encountered such a thing, although Zhou Xinran had stood up, Zhou Yi still said a word to Chu Lan, asking her to pay attention to the internet to see if any short videos or Small Essays would pop up.

It really is impossible to guard against.

Even though he, Zhou Mouren, has already carried out so many "Net Cleaning Actions" and the atmosphere on the internet is much better than before, the thing called a Small Essay really cannot be banned.

Some people, as long as they encounter a problem, their Small Essays will fly out.

Afterwards, he didn't take it to heart and continued doing his own thing, while also asking Chu Lan to help find a new gym.

He wanted to prove that he, Zhou Mouren, is not some jinx...

As a result, at noon the next day, his phone rang, and when he took it out to look, it was from that store manager, Huang Xiaokang.

"Hello, Manager Huang, what's up? Do you have something for me?" Zhou Yi said casually.

On the other end, Huang Xiaokang, who was covered in sweat after helping an elderly person turn over and wash up in the hospital, said: "Mr. Zhou, I heard that Lu Yan's wife is cursing people on the street and even wants to hit people?"

Even he knew about this news?

But it didn't matter; it was all true, so he quickly said: "Yeah, your news is quite well-informed."

"She is really sick in the head. Her husband did such a thing and is now inside, yet she actually has the nerve to come looking for you!"

Huang Xiaokang said a few things, and Zhou Yi responded casually; anyway, the matter had nothing to do with him now.

After Lu Yan was arrested, the Public Security Bureau had notified them, and at the time, they had called to express their gratitude and even intended to give him, Zhou Mouren, some money.

But he had refused it.

He wasn't short of that bit of money.

They chatted for a few more sentences and then hung up, but Huang Xiaokang, who was in the hospital, had a look of determination on his face.

He hadn't told Zhou Yi that two o'clock this afternoon was the time scheduled for mediation with the other party.

Hu Xue had already called many times.

Originally, he had intended to agree, because he really needed money right now; the children at home needed money, and the elderly person in the hospital also needed money.

With elders above and children below, this feeling is perhaps something one only understands after truly experiencing it.

Especially when the elderly also need someone to watch over and care for them, that is something that will truly make many people collapse.

As for those who say "why not hire a caregiver if you don't have time to take care of them," one can only tell them that, in the past, there was an emperor named Jin Huidi...

But when he spoke with Zhou Yi on the phone and confirmed that the other party had caused trouble for this Mr. Zhou, he didn't want to settle anymore.

Because he felt that the other party did not deserve to be forgiven!

It had nothing to do with anything else; Mr. Zhou was helping workers like them with Legal Aid, so since he had been wronged now, they had to stand up.

Money is a good thing, but he, Huang Xiaokang, is a human being!

Anyway, mediation was just getting the money in advance.

Once the verdict came out, they would be able to get their wages and compensation anyway.

While instructing the elderly person on the hospital bed to be careful, he left the hospital to contact the others.

But not long after putting down the phone, Huang Xiaokang's expression was a bit unpleasant.

After all, how should one put it, not everyone could have the same thoughts as him.

Just now, when he made the calls, out of the original thirteen people, only about six were willing to follow him and refuse the mediation.

The thoughts of the others were also very simple.

That Mr. Zhou indeed helped them, but there was no need to say that just because he was criticized a few times, we have to keep waiting here.

People here are waiting for the rice to go into the pot; things like face cannot be eaten as a meal.

Regarding such words, Huang Xiaokang did not refute; he could choose not to accept it himself, but he could not force others not to accept it.

Under these circumstances, Huang Xiaokang arrived at Qiji Fitness, where the door had already been opened.

After entering, he discovered that the others had already arrived.

"Brother Huang is here, over here, over here." Someone called out from far away.

But there were also others sitting there without speaking, because of a phone call just now, a rift had formed between them.

Society is just like this; no one is the center, and it is impossible for everyone to revolve around you.

In the past, he was the store manager and could lead everyone to seek Legal Aid, so they all acknowledged him.

But now, he was asking everyone not to accept Mediation, and the money in hand still had to wait, so some people no longer acknowledged him.

This is reality.

"Store Manager Huang is here, sit down quickly!" Hu Xue greeted him with a smile, serving tea and water with all sorts of enthusiasm.

And beside Hu Xue, Wang Yanan sat there with a cold expression.

"Store Manager Huang, this is President Lü's wife, Ms. Wang Yanan, and now we can chat about this matter of the settlement..." Hu Xue began.

Cases are all very important, especially this kind of case that might bring more follow-up work.

Because generally speaking, if the investigation stage is done well, they will largely choose the same Lawyer and the same firm for the subsequent stages.

However, no one knew that at this very moment, outside Qiji Fitness, a certain handsome guy was walking over with a beautiful woman by his side.

"Hey, Xinran, this Qiji Fitness is open again? Let's go, let's go in and take a look, see what the situation is."

Zhou Yi happened to be passing by; he had just gone to the Court with Zhou Xinran to successfully complete the Case Filing, and as a result, he saw it just as he returned.

Zhou Xinran naturally agreed; she was very free right now anyway.

There was no one watching the entrance, so they just pushed the door open and walked in, but no one noticed because the voices inside were very loud at this moment.

Huang Xiaokang, of course, did not know that that Mr. Zhou had already entered; he just nodded.

But before he could speak, a young man beside him had already said: "Since we are talking about a settlement, I won't say much; give me three months' wages plus ten thousand yuan in compensation, and I will agree."

Several other people also said: "We are the same as him."

Asking for an exorbitant price and paying back the money on the ground.

Before Hu Xue could speak, Wang Yanan had already said: "Ten thousand in compensation per person? Why don't you go rob someone? Absolutely not!"

What a joke; how much is their monthly wage? Opening their mouths to ask for ten thousand—does she look like a sucker to them!

"The maximum compensation is two thousand yuan per person; not a single cent more!"

Hearing this, the several Employees who had been holding high expectations were stunned.

Although we were prepared for you to counter-offer, this is too ruthless; you didn't even cut it in half, you cut four-fifths directly!

"Two thousand yuan? Are you trying to brush off a beggar?" Someone shouted directly.

Hu Xue felt her temples start to ache; she reached out to pinch them, not knowing what was wrong with the families of such suspects.

Big sister, your husband is still locked up inside!

You keep saying you love him, but now, for this little bit of money, you are haggling with people; is this the time for us to be haggling?

Those who know will say you love your husband, but those who don't might think you have a 'neighbor Wang' next door!

Then, Zhou Yi saw Zhou Xinran beside him freeze for a moment, and then she couldn't help but start laughing.

"Hey, hey, what are you laughing at? If you keep laughing, they'll discover us!"

Zhou Xinran, laughing, said: "I really can't help it; don't you find this scene familiar?"

Familiar... Zhou Yi suddenly remembered; it seemed to be the same situation when Zhou Xinran brought that internet celebrity Ling Jie to meet him for Mediation.

That time, with him and Lawyer Fang like that, Zhou Xinran probably wouldn't forget it for the rest of her life.

This... understood; in this situation, if it were himself, he would also be very happy.

"And, I know this female Lawyer; I was a colleague of hers before, and we were classmates in university!"

Without needing to say it, Zhou Yi could tell that Zhou Xinran and this Lawyer definitely had conflicts back then.

That little expression of joy, she wasn't even acting...

Finally, Zhou Xinran managed to stop laughing and said again: "It seems you helped those few people for nothing, after finding Lawyer Fang and collecting evidence."

"But look now, they don't seem to appreciate your favor at all."

Zhou Yi looked at the few young men who had agreed and shook his head: "I wasn't doing it to help them; on the contrary, they helped me."

He only wanted to get that Lü Yan inside; as for helping, that was just incidental.

Zhou Xinran pursed her lips; this guy, just like Lawyer Fang now, is just stubborn.

Hu Xue finally stood up and stopped Wang Yanan's words.

"Everyone, everyone, please listen to me first, okay? Ms. Wang, listen to me, please? How did we discuss this before?"

Wang Yanan finally remembered; she only needed to act as a mascot and apologize, while this Lawyer would handle the specific negotiations.

But she couldn't help herself...

"Alright, let me state a number: five thousand yuan in compensation per person, see if you can accept that!"

This was Wang Yanan's bottom line; she believed that this much money was enough for compensation.

The few young men looked at each other; it seemed that wasn't unacceptable either.

However, Hu Xue's gaze was not on them at all.

Today's focus was still this Store Manager Huang!

Because he had a situation involving "Serious Circumstances"!

"Store Manager Huang, what are your thoughts? Can you accept five thousand?" Hu Xue looked toward Huang Xiaokang.

However, Huang Xiaokang just took a casual look and stood up directly, and several people stood up with him.

"I don't accept it. No matter how much money you offer, I won't accept it. She, she actually went to scold Mr. Zhou yesterday, scolding Mr. Zhou for being a busybody, scolding him for being vicious, but should this matter be blamed on Mr. Zhou?"

"Isn't it her husband who committed the crime?"

What? Hu Xue froze there, and Wang Yanan beside her was even more dumbfounded.

Just because I scolded that man surnamed Zhou yesterday, you all just refuse to accept it?

"No, what do you mean? I scolded him, not you. Why are you so agitated..."

Hu Xue hurriedly told Wang Yanan to shut up and said, "Store Manager Huang, perhaps Ms. Wang didn't act quite right, but she didn't scold you all, and she is very respectful toward you. It makes no sense for you not to accept this now."

"She didn't scold us, but our matter was helped by Mr. Zhou. He didn't need to help us at all, but as a result, he was scolded by this woman for helping us. If we still accept this Mediation, how could we still call ourselves human?"

This... Hu Xue wanted to say that this had nothing to do with it, but she still didn't say it, because she couldn't say it.

High-sounding words hanging on one's lips will be mocked as fake, but when these words are matched with actual deeds, they will make people feel admiration in their hearts.

Wang Yanan stretched out her finger for a long time but couldn't say anything coherent; she couldn't figure out what this person was after!

"No, what are you after? Isn't your family short on money? The elderly also need money, so why don't you agree? Did that man surnamed Zhou give you money?" Wang Yanan couldn't help but shout.

Huang Xiaokang smiled: "In your eyes, perhaps only money is the most important thing. Could it be that without money, we cannot do these things?"

Hu Xue was about to collapse. The suspect's family member went behind her back to scold someone; although it wasn't scolding the direct party, it affected the settlement. What kind of mess is this!

She sighed, and when she looked up, she saw a man and a woman in a corner not far away eavesdropping.

Oh no, they were listening and watching openly.

That woman looked a bit familiar...

"You, you... Zhou Xinran?"

Huang Xiaokang and the others, who were originally preparing to leave, also looked back. Huang Xiaokang immediately said happily, "Oh, what a coincidence, Mr. Zhou, you are here too?"

Zhou Yi nodded and said, "Yes, what a coincidence, as coincidental as if it were written."

The other few who had agreed looked a bit unpleasant at this moment and left the gym without saying anything.

Seeing that Huang Xiaokang was about to say something, Zhou Yi waved his hand and said, "No need to say it, Store Manager Huang, and you all, I will introduce a job to you later."

Some people are worth helping!

On the other side, Hu Xue looked at the girl in front of her, her expression changing several times; everything just now had been seen by the other party.

She had already developed the thought of leaving Earth overnight.

Finally, Zhou Xinran spoke: "Little Xue, keep up the good work. This Ms. Wang is truly a very good client."

As she said this, she looked at Wang Yanan, then left together with Zhou Yi, Huang Xiaokang, and the others.

Hu Xue wanted to call them back, but it was useless; no one listened to her, and this Mediation was completely ruined.

Only Wang Yanan spoke when they were about to leave the door: "Coming here to throw your weight around again? Aren't you going to sue me? Go ahead and sue then!"

However, no one paid any more attention to her.

Hu Xue covered her face, feeling mentally exhausted.

How should she tell that Lu Yan? Should she say... Mr. Lu, your wife seems to really want you to go to jail?

The most critical thing is, if the investigation stage isn't handled well, what will happen later!

She turned her head and saw Wang Yanan's face.

"Lawyer Hu, this... this, they didn't agree, what should we do now? Is my husband really going to jail?"

Hu Xue: "..."

PS: Nearly five thousand words, asking for monthly tickets.

Third update, thanks to JDSUF, Yige Xinshou, Zuile Yehao, Feimao Wuyu, Kuai Gengxin Jiuxing, Abo, Wen Chi, Brother Xiao Shufu, tony, stonemen, thanks to the brothers for the tips, thank you, one remaining one to be made up tomorrow... oh no, after I wake up today, I'm too tired, stayed up late consecutively, my heart area feels a bit of a stabbing pain..

(End of this chapter)