The old man's son had been married for ten years but had no children. He originally thought it was his daughter-in-law's fault, but after numerous examinations, he found out that his son was infertile.
But even so, he couldn't be without descendants! So after reaching an agreement with his daughter-in-law, the son applied to the hospital for sperm donation for in vitro fertilization.
In other words, although the daughter-in-law did not cheat, in terms of blood relationship, the grandson and his father and grandfather do not have any blood relationship. They are only father and son in the legal sense.
Therefore, after his son died, the old man refused to let his grandson inherit his son's estate, which led to a conflict. Even many insiders reported that the grandson often quarreled with the old man.
So it seems that the grandson had a very reasonable reason to kill his grandfather. But the grandson refused to admit it. Moreover, the court rejected the lawsuit, which made public opinion become impetuous.
"The evidence is irrefutable, someone saw it! Why isn't the case being tried?"
"How come he is not guilty? I hope the judge has been bribed!"
"How disgusting! This is China!"
Many people on the Internet are condemning the incident, but the police have not found any new suspects. This gives the public the illusion that it is this grandson who committed the murder!
Two months later, the grandson committed suicide because he could not bear the burden. The suicide note he left before his death was full of words about how he was wrongly accused. However, all the clues were cut off with his death. The case finally became an unsolved case.
With the blood as a warning, some people believed that he was innocent, but others thought that he might have faked suicide to clear his name, but ended up dying. Later, no matter what kind of people thought, they all pointed the finger at the police, believing that the police's failure to solve the case led to the current result.
However, in Daniel Mu's opinion, the police are partly responsible for the one-sided nature of the case, but at the same time, the lawyer who defended his grandson at the time is also to blame.
He had read the trial report and found that the defense lawyer had subjectively determined that his grandson was guilty from the beginning! He did not believe the injustice his grandson said. Therefore, when defending, many of his arguments were pale and weak, and the so-called innocent defense was no different from not doing it at all.
This is also why people who watched the trial later had the illusion that the grandson was guilty!
But Daniel Mu didn't expect that after his rebirth, this defense lawyer would actually find him.
After taking a sip of water, Daniel Mu read the cause and effect of the case again. Then he changed his usual gentle response and asked the defense lawyer a question in a sharp tone, "Your client has already told the truth, why did you force him to lie?"
To tell the truth, does this mean that the grandson did not kill anyone? The evidence is irrefutable, and the question of whether it was forced or not is simply ridiculous!
The group immediately exploded.
"Is this boss mentally ill? Doesn't he see the cause and effect?"
"Don't talk nonsense. What if he specializes in criminal cases? Don't you know? There are lawyers who specialize in defending murderers and helping them reduce their sentences. This kind of case is very famous, but it has a bad reputation."
"Who knows? This guy looks like he's short of money and is so evasive. Maybe he's really notorious!"
Several relatives and friends couldn't help thinking
"what do you mean?"
Daniel Mu went straight to the point.
"Well, we understand your situation. If you can raise the rent in two months at most, we can transfer it at the price. If not, I'm afraid..."
"I see, thank you."
Daniel Mu was not a fool. As soon as he hung up the phone, he knew that it was Lucas Shi who did it. Others might not know about his complicated affairs, but Lucas Shi, his boyfriend, knew everything.
I can only say that some things cannot be explained by simply saying you are blind.
No one would believe it if I told them, but Lucas Shi threatened Daniel Mu to be with him at the risk of his life.
This B@st@ard saw that Daniel Mu was soft-hearted and didn't respond to hardship. He relied on his good looks and pretended to be timid and didn't dare to interact with others to stick to Daniel Mu. Then he claimed that he was a poor kid from a special family and his parents didn't care about him, so that Daniel Mu softened his heart. Then he pretended to be a good brother and deceived Daniel Mu into having real feelings. In the end, when his confession failed, he stabbed Daniel Mu's wrist hard and forced him to agree.
"There's no point in living if I can't be with you."
If he wanted something, he would definitely get it. Lucas Shi was really brave and would do anything to get it. The wound on his wrist needed more than a dozen stitches.
"Susu, I love you."
Lucas Shi risked his life to prove his deep love, otherwise Daniel Mu would not have agreed to it.
Unfortunately, Daniel Mu spent three years trying to make himself fall in love with Lucas Shi, but when the truth came out, he discovered that Lucas Shi was just a prey that could fully arouse his desire to conquer.
As for who was the one who was the one who was the most attached to whom, after the seniors of the same age as Lucas Shi graduated, the truth became blurred by Lucas Shi's deliberate cover-up. Even in the end, everyone who had seen them thought that Daniel Mu was Lucas Shi's kept lover.
He touched his heart and the pain he felt before was gone. As for Lucas Shi's little tricks, they were no longer worth mentioning to Daniel Mu now.
In the original world, that B@st@ard used the same method to force Daniel Mu to compromise. Fortunately, he was prepared this time. Daniel Mu had already quietly set up the trap. I hope that two months later, Lucas Shi will still be in the mood to show off in front of him.
Not only that, early this morning, Daniel Mu had received a court hearing notice. A week later, Ava Qiao's case would go to court on time, and what was owed would eventually be repaid.
At the same time, Sophie Yu also received the news. Because Sophie Yu was not yet an adult, it was Sophie Yu's parents who received the call.
"impossible!"
Sophie Yu's mother was furious when she hung up the phone. She never expected that the case Daniel Mu mentioned was not a civil lawsuit, but a criminal private prosecution!
To put it simply, once Daniel Mu and his men win, her daughter will be detained and have a criminal record on file.
What does having a criminal record mean? It means her daughter's future will be difficult.
Public servants were excluded first, even if she could inherit the family business. But with this bad record, she would be blocked even if she wanted to go abroad or apply for a loan.
"No, we can't lose this case!"
Not only Sophie Yu's mother, but Sophie Yu's father was also extremely nervous.
They could never imagine that Daniel Mu could do this. You know, the reason why she was so unscrupulous before was because their lawyer told her that it was difficult to be caught in such a thing. First, Sophie Yu and the others were all minors. According to the Minor Protection Act, as long as no one was killed or serious casualties were caused, they had nothing to fear. To be honest, it was just a joke between friends. Second, to fight such a lawsuit was a money-burning road. It lasted for a year. Even if Daniel Mu did not charge a penny for the lawyer's fee, the subsequent notarization and repeated court hearings would be exhausting. Ava Qiao could not bear it at all.
But Daniel Mu chose the most unconventional way of dealing with the matter. He didn't care about compensation, he just wanted to send Sophie Yu and the others to jail.
"What is the origin of that person named Daniel Mu?"
Sophie Yu's mother was also a little scared. She knew that Daniel Mu was Lucas Shi's lover, but now she began to worry whether he had someone else backing him up, otherwise why would he be so fearless.
But Sophie Yu's father didn't care, "Now is not the time to think about this, let's settle the case first!"
"Do you have a solution?"
"They are from the countryside, so we can give them compensation even if it doesn't cost a lot of money." After putting down the court notice, Sophie Yu's father was relatively calm and quickly asked someone to check Ava Qiao's current residence. He tried to reach a mediation before the court hearing and then withdraw the lawsuit.
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An old residential area near the provincial hospital.
When Daniel Mu finished his work and rushed back, he happened to run into a good show. He just walked to the door when he heard a girl's childish voice from inside, "Get lost!"
Something happened! Recognizing Ava Qiao's voice, Daniel Mu quickly took two steps and opened the door. He saw Ava Qiao and a man in a suit confronting each other.
Ava Qiao's face was pale, as if she had been stimulated by something, and there was a torn check on the ground. Daniel Mu immediately understood what had happened.
"Brother Mu." Ava Qiao walked to Daniel Mu and grabbed his sleeve.
"Don't be afraid." Daniel Mu patted her head, "Go into the house first." Ava Qiao didn't say anything, but she stayed where she was stubbornly, as if she was worried about something.
Daniel Mu sighed and did not force her to leave.
He turned to look at the lawyer sitting on the sofa opposite him, "Hello, I'm Ava Qiao's lawyer. You can talk to me if you have anything to say."
"Hello, Mr. Mu. I am here to mediate with you on behalf of my client, Sophie Yu."
"Sorry, we refuse."
"Don't be so absolute. I think we can talk about it first." The lawyer did not back down because of Daniel Mu's indifference. "I checked your resume. When I was a child, I was helped by a lawyer at the Legal Aid Center. So after graduating from college, I also went to work at the Legal Aid Center. Are you planning to give back to society?"
"It does not appear to be relevant to this case."
"But I don't think so. Maybe because we are both poor... sorry, please allow me to use this objective word, so you can empathize with Josie."
"But have you ever thought that being rich is not a sin? Ava Qiao and her friends can actually become rich and live an upright life in the provincial capital instead of farming in a remote mountain valley?"
"What do you want to say?"
"It's just a fight between children. It's too scary to escalate it to a criminal case, so why don't we resolve it peacefully in private."
"I don't..." Ava Qiao's face was filled with humiliation. She impulsively stood up and wanted to say something, but after looking at Daniel Mu, she remained silent.
But the lawyer continued to lobby without hesitation.
"I still say the same thing. Since they just had a fight and made peace, it's fine. Sophie Yu and Ava Qiao are classmates and friends. The Yu family is kind and generous. Seeing that the Qiao family is in such a difficult situation, they will definitely help. We will sponsor Ava Qiao to study, help her go abroad, and also open a shop for her parents in the provincial capital to make life more convenient for their family..."
The lawyer was talking big, and every promise he made was a piece of cake that Josie could not even dream of. But even so, he still couldn't hide the contempt between the lines.
Yes, they are perpetrators, but because they have power and influence, they can suppress people openly. They are still so arrogant even when the Hall of Justice is right in front of them.
Ava Qiao bit her lower lip and her eyes suddenly turned red. But she never expected that the lawyer would say to Daniel Mu, "Besides, you seem to be a nostalgic person. You don't want to be homeless."
If his first words were persuasion, then the second half was a bribe with a threat.
Ava Qiao was not a fool. She suddenly looked up at Daniel Mu. She had understood the lawyer's words. If she did not agree to mediation, not only herself but also Daniel Mu would be implicated.
"I..." Ava Qiao hesitated for a moment. She was not afraid of her family suffering, but she was afraid that Daniel Mu would be hurt. The fingers holding Daniel Mu's sleeves suddenly tightened. Ava Qiao had a lot to say, but it was all stuck in her throat, making it hard to say.
The lawyer slowly took a sip of tea from the cup he brought with him, looking very confident.
After he took over the case, he saw clearly that Ava Qiao's case was much simpler than what he had seen before. The key was Daniel Mu. As long as he could conquer him, everything would be solved.
What this lawyer is best at is dealing with people like Daniel Mu who are at the bottom of society but don't know their own status.
However, Daniel Mu was not angry at the threat. Instead, he calmly asked the lawyer a question, "Do you have any children of your own?"
"What?" the lawyer was puzzled.
"Just chatting." Daniel Mu used the words the lawyer had just said. "Actually, this is what I think. It doesn't matter if you have children or not. After all, the children of lawyers who drive Audis and wear Armani are naturally bright and lively, and their playmates should be equally noble. There is no need to worry about being looked down upon or bullied."
"But how do I remember that before you entered the Yu family, you were just an ordinary college student from a mountain village?"
"What do you want to say?"
"Seven years ago, the Yu family was taken to court for a forced demolition in the old city. In the end, not only did they not receive any compensation, but they even reduced the demolition compensation. If I remember correctly, it was this case that made you famous!"
"Next, you will be responsible for several cases of workers rioting on the construction site, as well as cases involving workers' compensation and the like."
"How amazing! Yujia Law Firm is well-known for its undefeated generals. There is no case that you cannot win. Even if you are bound to lose, you have a way to mediate before the trial."
"This doesn't seem to be relevant to our case."
"Why not? I'm actually curious, if we agree to mediate, how much will you gain?"
"I'm just following the rules."
"Yeah! Do you know what happens to those who lose the lawsuit?"
"The grandmother whose house was demolished crashed into a headlock and died on the first day after moving into the resettlement house! That bungalow was the only place where she could remember her deceased husband and son. There were also several disputes over compensation for work-related injuries. Many of the workers who could not get full compensation could not afford the high medical expenses, and their conditions worsened and they became disabled for life after leaving the hospital."
"There are also people who are in arrears of wages. Do you know that? A migrant worker's son was short of 3,000 yuan to save his life, but without it, the child died in the county hospital!"
"What do you mean?"
"No matter who a lawyer defends, what he pursues is true legal justice and maintaining the national legal order. Even if he defends a murderer, it is to ensure justice and let him get the trial he deserves, rather than to convict him based on his emotions."
"But what about you? You confuse right and wrong and forcefully exploit legal loopholes. The money in your pocket was accumulated by taking advantage of the blood of others, and the wealth your wife and children enjoy was bought with human lives. Every penny you earn is not clean, and isn't your lawyer's license hot to the touch?"
"Look at the national emblem above. Do you remember what your law teacher taught you?"
"These have nothing to do with our mediation, so please stop talking about it." The lawyer finally couldn't sit still anymore, but Daniel Mu didn't give him any face.
"You are also worthy of being a lawyer. No, I should say, you are also worthy of being a father! You are worthy of being a human being!"
Daniel Mu did not close the door when he entered, and the noise after their conflict was also very loud. The old building was not soundproof, and many neighbors heard the noise inside, and the expressions of the people watching the door became subtle.
"How can someone who looks like a decent person be so despicable?"
"Stop talking. He's a lawyer. He's rich and powerful."
The lawyer rarely received such criticism, so he stood up and left. "Since we can't mediate, we'll have to see you in court."
"Goodbye, I won't see you off." Daniel Mu pointed to the door.
The lawyer left in disgrace, and the room returned to peace.
Daniel Mu stood up and looked around the room, finally pouring a glass of water for Ava Qiao.
"Are you okay?" Daniel Mu put the cup in her hand.
"I'm fine." Ava Qiao shook her head and told Daniel Mu not to worry. However, after a short silence, she still hesitantly asked Daniel Mu, "Brother Mu, they will cause trouble for you, right? The people from the Yu family..."
"Don't worry, I have a way." Daniel Mu rubbed Ava Qiao's hair and told her the specific time of the court session.
"So Brother Mu, we will win, right..." Ava Qiao looked up at Daniel Mu, his black and white eyes full of fear and hesitation.
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