"If your client is dissatisfied, they can sue in court; I’m ready anytime. But wanting to arrest someone and demand medical expenses now is nonsense; not a dime will be given."
"If you keep babbling, I won’t mind pursuing your legal responsibilities—a lawyer stirring up trouble and someone deliberately hitting and injuring my client, whose health wasn’t good initially."
"If you slap my client, it could be life-threatening. You know he recently got injured at the construction site. Plus... why pay you medical expenses for self-defense?" Gu Chen responded.
Medical expenses?
Ha.
Why should medical expenses be paid?
So what if Wang Zhihao slapped someone?
Why should Wang Zhihao bear responsibility?
Self-defense, not a shred of responsibility!
Gu Chen continued, "If you keep demanding medical expenses, I’ll have to accuse you of extortion. Zhou Wenjing hasn’t even spoken, and you’re already pinning extortion on her, aren’t you?"
Han Jingjing: "???"
What, this is already extortion?
Han Jingjing: "What do you mean? My client was beaten into this state by Wang Zhihao, now unconscious and even at risk of life!"
Han Jingjing looked at Wang Zhihao and said, "You hit someone! Come with me to the hospital now! It’s being streamed live nationwide. Wang Zhihao attacked first; officers, doesn’t hitting someone require responsibility? Can hitting someone allow one to roam unpunished? If it was self-defense, Wang Zhihao should have simply blocked the attack. Why did he slap Zhou Wenjing? It’s clearly intentional! It can’t be considered self-defense!"
The officers stood there, a little unsure.
The main reason is... both these lawyers are top-notch in the field!
If it weren’t for Gu Chen, they would have really arrested Wang Zhihao first and then mediated.
In such cases, mediation is always prioritized.
Gu Chen said, "You can arrest, but after the arrest, I will definitely appeal. Whoever arrests Wang Zhihao, I’ll sue them. Feel free to try if you’re not afraid of going to court. I’m not exaggerating; whoever arrests him will have an immediate lawsuit from me."
"The law dictates that responsible personnel for errors in enforcement should be held accountable administratively, economically, and criminally based on their illegal facts, circumstances, consequences, and degree of responsibility."
"You’re all officers, and I’ve already educated you on the law; if you forcefully arrest, it’s knowingly breaking the law, worsening the crime. I’m always serious; Wang Zhihao is right here, arrest if you want."
Gu Chen’s words made the officers hesitate.
They truly knew... Gu Chen’s prowess.
They believed that if they dared to arrest, they would indeed bear the consequences!
Gu Chen is the Lawless Madman... he genuinely can counteract by sending them to court!
Gu Chen said, "As per legal regulations, self-defense incurs no responsibility, including medical expenses. If you have objections, feel free to sue us; we’re ready. Wang Zhihao, don’t worry; I’ll represent you."
Gu Chen kept Wang Zhihao shielded behind him, not allowing anyone to touch Wang Zhihao.
Actually, when Wang Zhihao hit someone... he already thought it through—he’d go to the hospital if needed or spend some days in custody; so what?
He’s hit someone, so what?
Wang Zhihao now has nothing, fears nothing.
He’s not going to pay; who can do anything about it?
But Gu Chen kept protecting Wang Zhihao...
Wang Zhihao looked at Gu Chen, his gaze filled with gratitude.
So this is Lawyer Gu...
No wonder the foreman said with Lawyer Gu handling the case, there’s nothing to worry about.
The officers exchanged glances.
And at this moment, a squad leader came over, named An Xin.
"What’s going on?" An Xin asked.
"Captain An, the situation is this..." an officer explained beside him.
An Xin nodded and said, "First, send people to the hospital; isn’t the ambulance here? Get them treated first; as for this case, you can’t arrest Wang Zhihao."
"Wang Zhihao was acting in self-defense! Self-defense doesn’t incur responsibility; remember this for the future," An Xin said.
"Understood." The officers nodded.
"Lawyer Gu, you carry on; I’m Captain An Xin from the city police headquarters. Contact me if anything comes up," An Xin smiled and said.
"Alright, no problem, then leave a contact number," Gu Chen said.
"Sure." An Xin took out his phone.
"Lawyer Gu, although I’ll soon be transferred to another city bureau, when you visit our city, I’ll host you. Let’s be friends," An Xin said.
An Xin quite liked having lawyers like Gu Chen.
It’s precisely lawyers like him who can uphold fairness and justice!
Every case Gu Chen handled deeply impressed An Xin.
These are truly top-tier lawyers!
"Which city?" Gu Chen asked.
"Jinghai," An Xin said.
Gu Chen: "?"
Could Jinghai City possibly have another Gao Qiqiang and Gao Qisheng?
This is a parallel world...
It couldn’t be, right?
Gu Chen said, "Alright, if anything comes up in Jinghai that you can’t handle, find me; I’ll help you with the case."
An Xin smiled, "Alright, Lawyer Gu, stay busy."
...
Han Jingjing accompanied Zhou Wenjing to the hospital.
Meanwhile, Gu Chen and Wang Zhihao remained at the courthouse.
Soon, the judge arrived.
The presiding judge and associate judge came to understand the situation.
Presiding Judge: "???"
The associate judge also wore a puzzled expression.
Wait, the trial hasn’t even started...
The defendant is already hospitalized?
After watching the surveillance footage, neither the associate judge nor the presiding judge could comment.
It was indeed Zhou Wenjing who kept cursing and tried to attack first.
Wang Zhihao was merely defending himself.
Gu Chen handled the situation perfectly.
This case... hasn’t even begun, and it can’t proceed now.
The defendant is not in court; the defendant’s lawyer isn’t here either; how can they begin the trial?
The associate judge said, "This... this case will have to adjourn temporarily."
The presiding judge said, "Alright, let’s adjourn for now and see how Zhou Wenjing’s injury is, then set a date for the trial."
The associate judge nodded.
Soon, the court reached a decision.
Wang Zhihao and Zhou Wenjing’s case, first adjournment!
Court notices were issued.
...
At the hospital.
Zhou Wenjing stopped pretending.
Zhou Wenjing said, "Damn it, damn it, damn it! This Wang Zhihao didn’t dare hit me once in fifteen years of marriage, and now he dares?"
"Who gave him this courage? Lawyer Han, make Wang Zhihao pay! He must pay!! At least two hundred thousand per slap! Compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, nutrition costs, medical expenses! He must compensate!!!"