Chapter 169: Desperate Counterattack (1): Your Honor, Are You an Idiot?
Chapter 169: Desperate Counterattack (1): Your Honor, Are You an Idiot?
After a busy day, things were over. Tang Chen went to the hospital to see Fang Wenxin, and then it became night. Because there was a court hearing tomorrow, Tang Chen first called the Principal to say that neither he nor Yang Mi would be going to school.
The Principal did not dare to have any objections. The fact that this young master called him was giving him face—how could he dare to say no?
To prevent you from saying I’m padding the word count, I won’t waste ink on the events of the night. Without much to say, the night passed and it was the next day. Tang Chen woke up very early in the morning. He had slept in the Supermarket last night, and on top of that, he spent the night thinking. So he hardly slept at all.
Yang Mi and her parents came out of the room. Tang Chen politely stepped forward to greet them. He said, “Uncle, Auntie, good morning. Did you sleep well last night?”
Mother Yang was no longer very resistant to Tang Chen. Moreover, after hearing from Yang Mi how Tang Chen had been busy helping with their family matters, she felt a little touched.
“Little Tang, our family’s matter has really troubled you,” Mother Yang said. Her dark circles were very serious; it seemed the family’s troubles had made her too worried to sleep.
Tang Chen felt flattered and said, “Uncle, Auntie, this is what I should do. Don’t worry, I’ve already found a lawyer. We can go directly to the court. Let’s get in the car first.”
Father Yang sighed, pulling Yang Mi into Tang Chen’s Extravagant Battle Car. As Tang Chen prepared to get in, Yang Mi held him back and asked nervously, “Tang Chen, you’ve worked so hard these past two days. After this matter is over, I’ll properly nourish you back to health.”
Yang Mi increasingly felt that being with Tang Chen was the greatest fortune of her life. For a woman, all she wants is to find a broad, reliable shoulder to lean on—someone who can protect her when she’s sad and helpless. And just like that, Tang Chen was such a person.
“It’s nothing. As a man, protecting his woman is what he should do.” Tang Chen gave a doting smile, casually wrapped his arm around Yang Mi’s waist, and said with a mischievous grin, “You don’t need to nourish me or anything. Just don’t surrender too soon every time we do it.”
Yang Mi was teased by this pervert again. Her face turned bright red, and she elbowed Tang Chen in the abdomen, then got into the car.
Tang Chen chuckled. Yang Mi hadn’t used much strength anyway, so of course he didn’t feel any pain. After getting in the car, they drove straight to the courthouse entrance.
The four of them got out of the car. Tang Chen said to Mother Yang and the others, “Auntie, wait a moment. I’ll call my people to ask why the lawyer hasn’t arrived yet.”
“Young Master Tang!” Just as Tang Chen was about to make the call, Boss Pang’s voice came through. He was wearing a suit and brought another young man with him.
Tang Chen walked over and said, “Old Pang, you’re here.”
Boss Pang nodded and said, “Young Master Tang, sorry for the wait. There was a traffic jam on the way. This gentleman beside me is the best lawyer in the city, Lawyer Xie. Lawyer Xie, this is my boss, Young Master Tang.”
“Hello, Lawyer Xie. I’ll be troubling you today,” Tang Chen said politely. After all, this person was here to help him, so he should be courteous.
“Hello, Young Master Tang. This is all part of my duty; I’ll do my best.” Lawyer Xie gave a friendly smile and shook hands with Tang Chen.
Tang Chen then introduced Yang Mi’s family to the two of them. After exchanging pleasantries, the five of them entered the courthouse.
This was Tang Chen’s first time in a place like a court. Previously, he only knew of this solemn and dignified place through scenes in Hong Kong dramas. Being here for the first time, he felt a bit nervous.
The five of them were first arranged in a room, waiting for the hearing to begin. Yang Mi’s parents were restless, while Yang Mi quietly comforted them.
Tang Chen went and sat next to Lawyer Xie, then asked softly, “Lawyer Xie, how confident are you about winning this case?”
Lawyer Xie smiled wryly and said, “Young Master Tang, I’ll be honest with you. I only have a thirty percent chance of winning this case. After all, the receipt you mentioned is now missing—meaning there’s no direct evidence to prove you gave the other party one million. It’s going to be tough.”
Tang Chen smiled mysteriously and said, “If I can get that receipt back, how confident would you be then?”
Lawyer Xie said confidently, “If we have the receipt in hand, I’m ninety percent sure we can win. Unfortunately, the receipt isn’t in our possession.”
Tang Chen grinned, patted Lawyer Xie on the back, and said, “Lawyer Xie, don’t worry too much. Just perform normally after the hearing starts; leave the rest to me.”
Lawyer Xie didn’t understand, but at that moment, court staff came to notify them that the hearing was starting. So the five of them went in.
The court hearing was open to the public, so there could be observers seated inside. One person was already sitting in the observers’ seats—Li Zheyu’s mother. When she saw Tang Chen and the others enter, she showed a cold expression, as if certain of winning today’s case.
That big idiot Li Zheyu and his attorney sat at the plaintiff’s table. Tang Chen, Father Yang, and Lawyer Xie sat at the defendant’s table. With a bang, several Police entered, and one of them called out, “Court is in session!”
The imposing judge walked in, followed by two assistants. Then the members of the jury also took their seats. Tang Chen glanced at the judge—he was a large, fat man who looked like the Maitreya Buddha, with a crooked nose and slanted eyes, appearing extremely ugly.
This judge was named Ouyang Wanlong, from Zhejiang. He had been a judge for more than five years, making him somewhat experienced.
“This court is now in session to hear the case. The plaintiff’s attorney may proceed,” Ouyang Wanlong coughed and announced the start of the hearing, his gaze turning toward Li Zheyu’s side.
Li Zheyu’s lawyer stood up, held his documents, and said loudly, “Your Honor, members of the jury, I am the attorney representing Mr. Li Zheyu. In this case, we are suing the Yang Long family for defaulting on rent for over one year and four months. We seek compensation of 250,000 RMB. Additionally, we are suing Mr. Tang Chen for assaulting our client Mr. Li Zheyu when we went to demand rent payment. We seek compensation for emotional damages and medical expenses totaling 150,000 RMB.” After speaking, he set down the documents in his hand.
The lawyer said seriously to Ouyang Wanlong, “Your Honor, members of the jury, this incident occurred on a certain day in June this year. At that time, our client Mr. Li Zheyu, accompanied by his mother, went to the defendant’s home to demand rent. However, not only did the other party verbally insult and refuse to pay, but they also assaulted Mr. Li Zheyu. As a result, Mr. Li was hospitalized for a week and still suffers from minor concussion. The circumstances are severe, showing utter contempt for the law. I request that the defendant compensate as per our demands.”
Ouyang Wanlong hummed in acknowledgment, then looked at Lawyer Xie and said, “Defense attorney, do you have anything to say?”
Lawyer Xie stood up and delivered a sharp rebuttal. Due to word count limitations, Author Jun will not narrate it.
After hearing it, Ouyang Wanlong nodded, thought for a moment, and said solemnly, “From this perspective, the matter seems quite clear. The defendant not only defaulted on rent but also assaulted the plaintiff. Members of the jury, do you have any opinions?”
The jurors looked at each other. Then a four-eyed woman stood up and said loudly, “Our jury unanimously finds that the facts are as stated. The defendant has committed an offense.”
Li Zheyu and his mother both laughed. That idiot even had the nerve to make a face at Tang Chen, his expression of triumph unmistakable.
Ouyang Wanlong smiled, then said to Lawyer Xie, “Defense attorney, if you cannot produce any evidence showing that the rent has been repaid, then I will announce the verdict.”
“Wait a moment, Your Honor. I have a question.” Tang Chen stood up at this point and said loudly.
Ouyang Wanlong hummed and said, “What is your question? Please proceed.”
Tang Chen gave a cold laugh and said, word by word, “Your Honor, may I ask, are you an idiot?”
The entire courtroom erupted in uproar. The jury was stunned. Ouyang Wanlong was dumbfounded—what did this guy say? He actually asked if he was an idiot?