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136: I'm a law-abiding citizen!
Zhou Yun had already made up his mind to give Liu Jiale and his partner an unforgettable divorce lawsuit.
So how could it be unforgettable? First, the venue. Who said divorce lawsuits had to be in the Court? People could still fight lawsuits in the Detention Center.
How to fight? Either through online video or by the judge bringing people to the Detention Center to hear the case.
The Detention Center, of course, had similar simplified Courts. Usually, the quick trials for some ordinary criminal cases were done in the Detention Center.
Then came the trial situation.
Imagine, you are in the Detention Center wearing a prisoner's uniform, and then the judge brings the lawyer and your spouse to the hearing.
That lawyer keeps asking if you deliberately falsely accused and framed the other party, how do you answer?
You are in a dilemma because this is the Detention Center, and the guards outside are watching. If you say, 'I didn't'?
Then you are not admitting guilt, showing no tendency to confess.
And if your criminal judgment comes down later, then you are deliberately making false statements in the civil trial!
Just thinking about it feels exciting… Zhou Yun felt like he had become a little perverted after transmigrating.
No, it was definitely not him being perverted; it was all this society's fault. Yes, that's right, it was all because of societal problems that he became like this.
Finally, the day of the hearing arrived. Liu Jiale and Wu Yufang left their home and headed to Nanyun District Court.
At the same time, Zhou Yun, on the other side, also brought Zhang Yunfan to the Court entrance.
"Lawyer Zhou, why are we waiting outside?" Zhang Yunfan asked, a bit confused.
Zhou Yun smiled: "Don't worry, this case can't be heard today, so there's no need to go in at all."
What? Zhang Yunfan was completely bewildered. They had received the summons, but Lawyer Zhou said it couldn't be heard today?
But it was hard to ask again, so he could only wait there.
Just then, he saw Zhou Lawyer next to him hand over a bag of melon seeds.
"Come, eat some. We're idle anyway, and there's a good show to watch here later."
Huh? Zhang Yunfan froze for three seconds, then picked up the melon seeds and started eating. His biggest trait was that he listened to advice.
After about ten minutes, two people arrived at the Court entrance, one after the other.
Although there was some distance, and the other party was wearing a mask, Zhang Yunfan recognized them at a glance.
The woman was his wife, Wu Yufang, and the man behind her was Liu Jiale.
"Lawyer Zhou, those two scumbags are here! Damn it, they really have the nerve. They're not even trying to hide it anymore!"
"If it weren't for the children, I would really want to kill them!"
Zhou Yun leisurely cracked melon seeds and said: "Don't worry, I said there's a good show to watch."
Wu Yufang and Liu Jiale naturally also saw Zhang Yunfan nearby.
"What is he doing there? Why isn't he going in?" Wu Yufang asked, frowning.
Liu Jiale next to her shook his head, indicating he didn't know, but to avoid provoking the other party's anger, he still moved to the side.
Just then, several police officers appeared from nowhere, including two female officers.
"Liu Jiale? Wu Yufang?"
Liu Jiale subconsciously nodded: "That's me."
He felt that one of the police officers in front of him looked a bit familiar, but before he could say anything, he heard the police officer speak: "Do you know why we are looking for you?"
The two exchanged glances, and visible tension appeared on their faces.
Old Liu, the leader, immediately understood and said directly: "Liu Jiale, right? I'm from the Criminal Investigation Team of the Nanyun District Public Security Bureau. You are now being lawfully summoned. This is the summons warrant."
What? Liu Jiale was dumbfounded. Why was he suddenly being summoned for no reason?
"Wait, what are you doing? Why are you summoning me? I…"
"Liu Jiale, please cooperate with our work. Don't move. This is your first warning, don't move!"
Wu Yufang next to him made bigger movements, but it was useless because the two female police officers had already stepped forward and restrained her.
Knowing that there was a female suspect to be taken away today, female police officers were called in advance.
Otherwise, in this day and age, if a male police officer is a little too rough, and it gets filmed and posted online, it would be unwatchable.
Liu Jiale was still yelling, but after being warned three times, Old Liu directly took action, expertly taking Liu Jiale down to the ground with a quick takedown.
It was all for work, with no personal feelings involved.
Liu Jiale was wailing, and next to him, Zhou Yun smiled and said: "How is it, Mr. Zhang, is this show good?"
Zhang Yunfan was initially bewildered, but now, his face was full of excitement!
"It's great, Lawyer Zhou, this… this was all arranged by you?"
Zhou Yun quickly waved his hand and said: "Of course I didn't arrange it. How could I have that ability? Cases in the investigation stage must be kept strictly confidential. You mustn't speak carelessly."
Just as the two were about to say something, Liu Jiale and Wu Yufang were already being held by their arms, ready to be led to the police car nearby.
And just then, Liu Jiale saw the two eating melon seeds, as if he suddenly thought of something, and shouted: "Zhou, you're teaming up with the police to mess with me, aren't you!"
"I'm going to complain about you, and you too, I'm going to sue you!"
Those last words were directed at the police, and Old Liu's brows furrowed again.
Zhou Yun stepped forward and smiled: "Isn't this Liu? You mustn't speak carelessly, or I might sue you for defamation."
"In the investigation stage, how could I possibly team up to mess with you? First, I am the one who reported the case."
"Then, as a law-abiding citizen, after reporting the case and having it filed, I provided the Public Security Bureau with clues about the suspect's whereabouts. Is there a problem with that?"
"According to Article 110 of the Criminal Procedure Law, any unit or individual discovering criminal facts or suspects has the right and obligation to report or accuse to the Public Security Bureau, the Procuratorate, or the Court."
"I am merely fulfilling the duty of a law-abiding citizen. How did that become teaming up to mess with you?"
Right? The right is one thing, but can't I even fulfill my duty?
As for the Public Security Bureau directly issuing a summons after receiving a clue, that's their business.
And why wouldn't they come if there's a clear clue? It saves time and effort.
Liu Jiale opposite was dumbfounded. He tried hard to refute the other party, but he couldn't think of anything to say, getting anxious but unable to utter a single word.
Facts prove that you should not engage in a verbal battle with a professional lawyer; you are simply not an opponent.
It's better to just start cursing; maybe the other party will be provoked by your insults.
"Alright, this is just a little personal hobby of mine. I prefer to report others, and I prefer to send people in. It's an occupational hazard."
Liu Jiale: "You * * * *!"
After both were taken away, Zhou Yun finally entered the Court and went to the Eleventh Tribunal. As expected, the Presiding Judge and the Clerk were staring at each other.
It's one thing for one party to be late for a lawsuit, but both sides didn't show up today!
Seeing Zhou Yun about to say something, Zhou Yun had already pulled out his phone and said: "Judge Yang, let me tell you something, the other party probably can't make it."
"The defendant and the third party can't come. They were just taken away by the Public Security Bureau at the Court entrance. Oh, I even have a video here, would you like to see it?"
"Given this unexpected situation, how about we assess the situation and then go to the Detention Center for the hearing?"
"They will definitely be criminally detained… How do I know? Because I reported the case."
By the end, Zhou Yun smiled a bit shyly, blaming this wicked society.