Chapter 527: This family really isn't leaving a single one behind!

Lao Pang had been a Lawyer for many years and was already immune to phrases like "on what grounds."

"On what grounds"—in this world, there aren't that many "on what grounds." Since the law is stipulated that way, and others are acting within the scope of the law, there is no way to ask "on what grounds."

If one insists on saying, it should be on the grounds of the Criminal Law.

It was just unexpected that the other party would actually file a Criminal Private Prosecution for Minor Injury; this was something he had not anticipated, because before this, there were truly few people who, in a situation where the Public Security Bureau would not initiate a Case Filing, would still go to the Court specifically to conduct a Criminal Private Prosecution...

Han Ying was talking incessantly there, while Han Guoxing was just staring blankly, stunned.

Lao Pang's words were like a bolt from the blue; even if they didn't understand the law, they at least knew the difference between serving three years and serving seven years.

After a long while, the siblings finally remembered that there was probably still a Lawyer beside them.

At this moment, it was as if they had grabbed a life-saving straw, and they hurriedly said: "Lawyer Pang, Lawyer Pang, please think of a way, won't you? My brother hasn't even gotten married yet; he definitely cannot go to jail. Is there any way? Can that Suspended Sentence work, can it?"

"My brother has already ended up like this; is there any reason left to speak of? Clearly, my brother is injured so severely, why doesn't he have to go to jail, and why can he still file some Criminal Private Prosecution!"

Lao Pang was truly worried. What he had planned before was for Han Guoxing to only be an Accomplice, and then show a good attitude of admitting guilt and repenting; in that way, there would be a high probability of a Suspended Sentence.

As a result, now that such a big thing had happened during the period of Bail Pending Trial, let alone a Suspended Sentence, he could forget about it.

This showed that there was absolutely no attitude of admitting guilt or repenting. Based on Lao Pang's experience, the motive for Han Guoxing in the other party's Private Prosecution Complaint was one hundred percent definitely revenge!

For him, there was no need to even think about it.

Worrisome...

"A Suspended Sentence is definitely out of the question; he will absolutely go to jail. There is no need to think about this point; the only difference is whether it will be more or less," Lao Pang thought for a moment and said.

"However, I still hold to my previous stance: I only accepted Mr. Han's commission regarding the Forced Transaction aspect. As for this Criminal Private Prosecution..."

Han Ying hurriedly said: "Lawyer Pang, we will pay more, we will pay more, okay? You name the price!"

Upon hearing this, Lao Pang nodded; if there was money, then naturally there was nothing to worry about.

In any case, it was impossible to give you any promises in advance; if the lawsuit is lost, it won't be me going to jail.

"Fine, we will sign a new commission agreement in a moment. The current situation is like this: Mr. Han will definitely have to go to jail, because regardless of Bail Pending Trial or a Suspended Sentence, one must have an attitude of admitting guilt and repenting."

"But, Mr. Han's previous behavior has completely destroyed this situation. The other party will definitely say he is seeking revenge, so there is no way to explain it. However, we can conduct Mediation with the other party, pay whatever Medical Expenses should be paid, and let them withdraw the suit!"

"As long as they withdraw the suit, then there will be no problem with the Criminal Private Prosecution aspect. By then, there will only be the Forced Transaction charge, and we can still put up a good defense."

Upon hearing this, Han Ying widened her eyes again: "Lawyer Pang, this... does this so-called Criminal Private Prosecution really need Mediation? Is, is there really no other way?"

Why did everything require Mediation? She had previously ranted at that man surnamed Zhou for a long time, saying she would absolutely not sign any Letter of Forgiveness.

Previously, when contacting the other party, she would rather be in Detention than agree to Mediation, all because she had made harsh threats before.

As a result, she didn't expect that it would come to needing Mediation now!

And they were the ones who had to pay money; she couldn't wrap her head around this. On what grounds? The one who was seriously injured still had to pay Medical Expenses to the one who was only slightly injured?

Han Ying couldn't understand it; she really couldn't understand it!

What about Legitimate Defense or not? Could Legitimate Defense really allow someone to beat another person like this without bearing any responsibility?

What kind of bullshit regulation is this!

Hearing this, Lao Pang said helplessly: "Other ways? If I had other ways, why would I still be a Lawyer?"

What are you thinking, wanting other ways? Just saying these words makes one feel like they are being watched by a mysterious force, okay?

"I'm telling you, the only path is to go for Mediation. There are too many accidents in a court trial, and I don't have the confidence to argue for an acquittal directly."

Lao Pang spoke the truth; the filing review for a Criminal Private Prosecution itself is extremely strict.

And once it reaches the court trial stage, the Defense Attorney does not have much room to maneuver. I've heard that some big shots can still perform in such situations, but those are big shots.

He, Lao Pang, is just an ordinary Lawyer in Jingzhou.

"After you receive the Private Prosecution Complaint, I will help contact the Court, let the Court come forward to conduct Mediation, and just be prepared with the compensation money."

Han Ying hesitated for a long time and nodded. She was now completely flustered; on one hand, she felt her side should be in the right, and on the other hand, she felt she should listen to the Lawyer.

However, she would prepare for both possibilities. Didn't those media outlets say they were very interested in the gossip about A Yi? Then she would contact them today.

The Private Prosecution Complaint was delivered. Lao Pang took the relevant materials back to the law firm to study them, while Han Ying here dialed the number of a reporter she had contacted before.

"Hello, Reporter Song? Yes, it's me. You, you really can help us publish it, right? Let me tell you, our family has been made unable to live a normal life by that Zhou Yi..."

On the phone, Reporter Song's pleasant voice rang out: "Ms. Han, don't be anxious. Let's set a time; let's meet tomorrow morning and have a good talk."

After setting the time, Han Ying felt slightly relieved. She believed that doing this was just a backup plan; in case the other party didn't agree to Mediation, she could threaten to expose them.

She hadn't watched many of Zhou Yi's videos, because Zhou Mouren had already posted so many videos now that, except for those viewers, very few people would watch them one by one.

Therefore, she subconsciously assumed that since that Zhou Yi was an internet celebrity, he must be afraid of "black material."

Look at those other internet celebrities on the internet; it's just like that. Whenever something happens, they are scared to death, all afraid of offending someone.

Time quickly arrived at the next morning. At a cafe near the hospital, Han Ying met the reporter, Song Bing.

Song Bing was still very interested in the black material about A Yi that Han Ying claimed to have... and not just her, everyone on the internet was very interested.

It was just that no one dared to talk nonsense.

Those who talked nonsense were now mostly inside Treading the Sewing Machine...

"Look, Reporter Song, my brother had a conflict with him, and then he was beaten into Serious Injury by him. He is still in the hospital now. Look, these are all the hospitalization records; we have spent so much on Medical Expenses!"

"But the result? He bears no responsibility at all, saying it was Legitimate Defense. Now, not only does he not have to go to jail, but he has even filed a Criminal Private Prosecution against my brother. You tell me, is there any reason left? We are all ordinary people..."

Han Ying was still chattering away there when suddenly Song Bing spoke up and interrupted her.

"The Police Station said it was Legitimate Defense?"

"Ah, yes, but this is definitely wrong. He hit him so hard, there must be a problem..."

Han Ying was still planning to continue saying something, but Song Bing had already stood up: "The Police Station already said it was Legitimate Defense; why did you call me here?"

After speaking, Song Bing turned to leave, but was grabbed by Han Ying.

"No, what do you mean by this? You said you would help me report it, why are you leaving just like that? What do you mean? You explain it clearly to me; you can't leave today without explaining it clearly!"

Right now, finding a reporter to report this could be said to be Han Ying's last resort. If even this didn't work, she really didn't know what to do.

But she didn't expect that this reporter would have such a reaction, wanting to leave before she had even finished speaking. What does it mean? Is she playing with her?

Song Bing was not polite at all; she grabbed Han Ying's hand and pulled it away, saying, "I'm warning you, don't get physical. When did I ever promise you I'd report this?"

"Hey, what's wrong with you? Just because you're a reporter, does that mean you don't have to be reasonable? I'm telling you, if you don't give me an answer today, don't even think about leaving!"

Han Ying's nerves were already stretched thin, and after encountering such a situation, she could no longer hold back; she was now in a state of total eruption.

Song Bing did not hesitate in the slightest and called the police directly; honestly, she had seen plenty of people like this.

They just feel that if they find a reporter, the reporter owes them something; if the reporter helps report it, that's fine, but if they don't, they feel the reporter is trying to screw them over.

Fifteen minutes later, inside the coffee shop, Lao Ma stared at Han Ying in front of him, stunned for a long time.

To ensure he hadn't seen wrong, he specifically rubbed his eyes; it was correct, it really was this Han Ying.

Her husband was currently out on Bail Pending Trial, and he was definitely going away for a few years, as he was the Principal Offender.

And her younger brother's Bail Pending Trial was about to be revoked, and he was likely to face Combined Punishment for Several Crimes; one could say the whole family was counting on her to run around outside.

As a result, now, she was actually pulling this stunt?

However, Lao Ma still asked with a serious face: "Who is Song Bing? That's you, right? You were the one who called the police? What's going on?"

Song Bing first took out her credentials and said, "Comrade, look, these are my credentials."

"Then she said she had a news story for me. After I arrived and reviewed it, I discovered that the news she provided had fabricated elements and did not meet our reporting standards, so I refused."

"But she insisted that I had already promised her, said that if I didn't report it, I shouldn't think about leaving, and then she even got physical with me. Look, she scratched my arm."

This statement was logical and well-founded, yet before the words had even faded, Han Ying on the side spoke up: "You clearly promised, and now you're going back on your word! None of you are any good!"

Upon hearing this, Lao Ma turned to look at Han Ying: "Alright, no need to say more. Both of you come back to the Police Station with me."

"At the very least, she has injuries on her, and you don't."

They were quickly brought back to the Police Station, and the matter was soon investigated clearly; Song Bing was a smart person, and from beginning to end, she had not fought back.

Now, when asked if she was willing to undergo Mediation, she was naturally unwilling.

After all, she was a person who cared about her reputation, and having been treated like this for no reason, she certainly wouldn't agree.

Then there was nothing more to say; prepare for Administrative Detention...

But Han Ying refused to accept it no matter what, saying there: "Comrade, give my husband a call, tell him, and have him bring money to talk it over with the other party properly. He will definitely help me."

Lao Ma went to communicate with Song Bing again, but Song Bing was noncommittal; Mediation was definitely impossible, as she, Reporter Song, was also a person who cared about her reputation.

So... the price has to go up!

Consequently, Lao Ma dialed Wang Fuxing's number.

At home, Manager Wang had been staying put honestly ever since he went to the Police Station to admit his mistakes last time, and he hadn't gone anywhere.

Han Ying had called him many times in between, but Manager Wang hadn't answered a single one; he only knew from the messages she sent that Han Guoxing's situation was very troublesome and he might end up behind bars for many years.

As a result, he received a call today.

Seeing that call, Manager Wang started to get nervous again; some people, once they've been inside, have a deep memory of it, whether it's the Detention House or the Detention Center.

This meant he had been "reformed" quite well, and Manager Wang was just like that; he was truly afraid.

This call clearly looked like it was from the Police Station, so after thinking about it, he clicked to answer.

"Hello, is this Wang Fuxing..."

"Officer, I admit my mistakes, I'm reflecting, but I really don't know about my brother-in-law's matter. I haven't had any contact with it, and I didn't even answer the calls my wife made to me."

Lao Ma: "???"

He had a feeling that he had only just made a small move, and the other party had immediately blown their ultimate skill.

"It's not about your brother-in-law's matter..."

Manager Wang was almost crying: "Officer, I've been at home this whole time, I haven't gone anywhere, I haven't done anything..."

Lao Ma was already struggling to hold back his laughter, but having received professional training, he still said: "It's not your matter either; it's your wife's matter. She committed Picking Quarrels and Provoking Trouble and got into a conflict with someone. Now the other party won't forgive her, and she needs to be in Detention for fifteen days."

"Now, your wife asked me to contact you, saying..."

Lao Ma's words were interrupted by Manager Wang before he could finish.

"Then just put her in Detention. We will do everything according to the law; I absolutely have no objections!"

Listening to the call recording played by Lao Ma, Han Ying's face was already ashen.

She never dreamed that her own husband would actually say such things!

Then just put her in Detention... how could he be so heartless!

Han Ying did not know that although Manager Wang had agreed before that he would be the Principal Offender and Han Guoxing would be the Accomplice.

Because his brother-in-law was indeed still young, and it was also his idea in the beginning.

However, to say that Manager Wang didn't have any thoughts of his own would definitely be a lie.

One might get a Suspended Sentence, while the other would have to actually serve several years; the difference was truly too great.

But now, knowing that the other party also had to serve several years, Manager Wang inexplicably felt comfortable... it was a bit twisted.

It was just a pity that he also had to serve several years; these days were not easy.

Just thinking of this, Manager Wang suddenly felt as if a bolt of lightning had flashed through his mind!

Hey, look, before, the brother-in-law was an Accomplice and might even get a Suspended Sentence, but now, the brother-in-law definitely has to go in, no doubt about it, for real.

Since you're going to be inside for five years anyway, or ten years, why don't you just come and be the Principal Offender!

Then in that case, I might be able to get a Suspended Sentence, right!

Once this thought emerged, it couldn't be suppressed; Manager Wang still remembered what his wife had said to him before.

Telling him to consider the big picture, that her brother was still young, unmarried...

Well, now it's fine, Han Guoxing, don't you have to consider the big picture!

What kind of relatives or not; to be reasonable, these relatives created purely by the bond of marriage between two people are just so-so.

Thinking of this, Manager Wang hurriedly dialed Lao Pang's number.

Inside the law firm, Lao Pang, who had studied the case files until his head was bald, was stunned upon hearing Manager Wang's voice on the phone.

"What kind of talk is that? Do you think the Court and the Procuratorate are run by your family?"

"Do you think you can decide to be the Principal Offender today, and then decide to be an accomplice tomorrow?"

Lao Pang cursed out loud right there.

"Lawyer Pang, the money part is easy to talk about, really easy. Whatever price we agreed on before, I'll add more for you. Whatever amount you want, it's all negotiable!"

"Ahem, let's look into it then..."

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At the hospital, Han Guoxing waited and waited but didn't see his sister return. Just as he was thinking about whether to call and ask, his brother-in-law called.

"What? You're saying my sister is going to be in Detention? No, what's the situation? She just went to meet a reporter, how is she getting detained?"

Manager Wang thought to himself that he was also puzzled. He had always felt that his wife had a bad temper and was prone to yelling, but since they had a child, he had just endured it.

Who could have imagined that her temper would become like this now, getting into conflicts at the drop of a hat? It was really no different from Han Guoxing.

"Guoxing, brother-in-law wants to discuss something with you."

"Go ahead, brother-in-law. There's nothing we can't talk about between us."

"Well... you see, you're going to get an Actual Sentence anyway. Why don't you take the fall and say you're the Principal Offender, and I'll be the accomplice..."

Listening to the voice on the phone, Han Guoxing froze for a moment, then immediately said: "Brother-in-law, what do you mean by this? Are you saying I should take the rap for you?"

"Guoxing, you have to have a conscience when you speak, don't you? What do you mean 'take the rap'? We did this together from the start, and the money was split evenly. When your sister and I talked about me being the Principal Offender before, did I say anything?"

Han Guoxing was left speechless, but he still retorted: "But you haven't been the Principal Offender yet, so why do you want me to be it now? Didn't we have a good plan before?"

"Before, there was a chance you could get a Suspended Sentence, but now that's no longer possible. So, it's better to let brother-in-law have the chance. Don't worry, when you get out, brother-in-law will definitely help you find a suitable girl..."

Han Guoxing was completely speechless.

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No matter what happens outside, home is always that warm harbor.

Especially after there is someone of the opposite sex in this home.

Zhou Xinran brushed back a strand of hair that had fallen down and looked at Zhou Yi in front of her: "Are you sure you want me to go with you to attend the wedding this time?"

"Yeah, let's go back together. It's only a day or two, it won't delay your case."

Hearing this, Zhou Xinran immediately laughed: "My case? No, it's your case."

Zhou Yi was expressionless: "That joke is too old, thanks. I can't respond to that."

"Haha!" After laughing, Zhou Xinran said: "Then let's go together. It's a small matter. You're the one paying, and you're not even in a hurry about your own case, yet you insist on having your defense Lawyer accompany you home. Then I certainly have nothing to say."

Zhou Yi turned his head to look at the sky; he couldn't respond to that.

"But it's a bit strange, Xinran. You say, logically, Han Guoxing's family should have received the Summons by now. Why haven't I seen them call for Mediation?"

This time it was Zhou Xinran's turn to be expressionless: "If they came to you for Mediation, you would definitely refuse directly, after all, they said those things before."

"As a result, now that they aren't coming to you for Mediation, you find it strange. Tell me, is this person a bit abnormal?"

Zhou Yi thought about it after hearing this, and it seemed that was indeed the case.

One can only say that people are sometimes really quite cheap...

"Alright, I'm going home first. Just call me when it's time to leave."

Another day passed quickly, and Zhou Yi finally found out the situation clearly.

The woman who told him she "would absolutely not sign a Letter of Forgiveness" had been placed under Administrative Detention.

"Reporter Song, are you sure? It's not that I doubt you, it's just that this is really a bit too absurd." Zhou Yi said into the phone.

On the other end of the line, Song Bing smiled: "Mr. Zhou, I am completely sure, because I watched her get detained. She scratched my arm in many places."

"Alright then, thank you very much."

Once a person becomes famous, friends naturally increase. For example, someone like Song Bing, who contacted Zhou Yi directly when there was no scoop on her end.

There were no demands, just to build a good connection.

Hanging up the phone, Zhou Yi felt speechless. This family—the husband and the brother-in-law are both going to jail, and the only one left outside is now under Administrative Detention.

Don't know what they are thinking...

But Zhou Yi was already too lazy to care about these things. Now it was time for him to return to Lincheng to attend the wedding.

His parents were calling again, asking him to go back early. After all, they were very important relatives; you couldn't just show up right on time for the banquet like the others.

Speaking of which, is attending a wedding banquet called "eating a feast"...

Forget it, that's not important. Zhou Yi made a call to Zhou Xinran.

"Get ready, I'm coming to pick you up. We're leaving right away. Just three days, and we'll be back when it's done."

"Got it!"

In the words of Lawyer Fang, when these two go out, it's "ghosts and gods dare not approach." It's just a pity that they didn't encounter any accidents on the drive back to Lincheng, which makes one sigh with regret.

Zhou Yi's new car was chosen for a long time and was still from the "lamp factory," just upgraded from a 6 to an 8. Anyway, the final one million in special funds was all spent, and he didn't even know what had been added to it.

At home in Lincheng, Zhou's father and mother were already preparing food in advance.

If Zhou Yi were here, he would discover that as for relatives or not, these two didn't care about that at all.

Although they were relatives, it was impossible to be that pushy.

"Do you think our son and that Lawyer Zhou will work out?" Zhou's father said while picking vegetables.

Zhou's mother put down her work and rolled her eyes: "Drop that 'think' part. Our son will definitely be fine, don't you worry. If the girl didn't have any ideas, would she follow him back so eagerly?"

"You men never know what you're thinking. Xiao Yi is just like you, can't even sense this. But we don't need to do anything, just let nature take its course."

The two were chatting at home, while in the Small Residential District, Zhou Yi parked the car and then dialed a number.

"Hello Lingling, hey it's me. You called me earlier while I was driving, what's up, is there something?"

"Looking for a bridesmaid? Where am I supposed to find one for you? Why don't you ask someone else? That's all."

Hanging up the phone, Zhou Yi also shook his head. She actually asked him to find a bridesmaid and even asked if he was bringing a girl back.

That definitely cannot be agreed to; Zhou Cainiao is not in the same circle as them, and besides, some of the customs here in Lincheng are not very good.

"Let's go, Xinran, my mom and dad have already finished cooking."

I had things to do during the day today, so there is only one chapter of six thousand words. The red envelopes have already been sent in the group. Good night everyone, thank you Wenchidage, Feimaowuyu, Mengxinzai, Youyigexinshou, and Shuyou2020. Thank you brothers for the tips, thank you.

(End of this chapter)