Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

If the victim themselves don't press charges, the judiciary won't intervene.

"Ah, such a pity. These days, with over a dozen people coming daily, if we had charged them all, we'd have made ten million by now."

"Who knew that being cursed at could actually be so profitable? I've lived for seventy-eight years and only now realized this."

"Old Zhang, I suddenly have a bold idea, but I don't have the startup capital."

"Your bold idea presupposes that enough people are cursing you."

"..."

Zhang Qingyuan and the others gathered, discussing ways to make a fortune.

Through his personal experiences and actions, Qin Mu had opened a door to a new world for them.

But as they thought it over, they realized that, being minor figures themselves, they weren't exactly the type to be cursed at by the entire internet. The prerequisite was already a dead end.

Qin Mu: ...

Looking at this group of irreverent old men, he felt increasingly guilty. These old men, who used to be so pure and innocent, were now somewhat trending towards becoming outlaws. They didn't even care about being cursed by everyone on the internet anymore.

"Xiao Qin, come give us some advice. What should we do to get cursed at by everyone online?"

"Would marrying a girl in her twenties get us cursed?"

"I think eighteen sounds better."

"Are you dumb? You can't get married at eighteen."

"..."

After a round of discussion, Zhang Qingyuan and the others turned their gaze back to Qin Mu.

Qin Mu swallowed. He quickly gave them a wide berth. These ideas were indeed a bit bold, and they were paths he had never considered.

「Time slowly passed.」

「The day before the court hearing.」

「Administrative Detention Center.」

"Yuan Cui Lian, Xia Qingqing, your detention period is up. Come out and complete the discharge procedures."

The correctional officer opened the door and let Yuan Cui Lian and her daughter out.

Eight days of detention were completely over!

The mother and daughter were overjoyed. They fully cooperated with the procedures, signing the necessary documents. Then, they collected their phones and other belongings and ran out of the detention center.

"This damn place! I don't want to stay another day!" Xia Qingqing said bitterly, breathing in the air outside the detention center.

The feeling of regaining freedom was utterly intoxicating to her. Being confined in one place for eight days without any form of entertainment was sheer torture! Fortunately, it wasn't for long. Otherwise, I really might have suffocated in there, she thought.

"Qingqing, what about the lawsuit against us?" Meanwhile, Yuan Cui Lian clutched the summons, still worried about the matter.

"Mom, don't worry for now. Let's go to the courthouse first," Xia Qingqing comforted her.

She took Yuan Cui Lian to the courthouse.

However, outside the courthouse, they were stopped by a group of lawyers.

"Excuse me, Miss! XX Law Firm, criminal defense, extensive experience! Interested in learning more?"

"Twenty years of expert defense, never lost a case!"

"Miss, other law firms are all full. Why not come to us? We promise to handle your case perfectly and ensure a worry-free outcome for your family!"

"The hearing is tomorrow, and you just arrived in Jin City today. It's a bit late, but no worries, our firm is highly skilled in defamation lawsuits…"

Lawyer after lawyer handed her their business cards, constantly promoting their firms.

It's just like those real estate agents I see outside the subway station, Xia Qingqing thought.

"Sorry, I'm not involved in a defamation case. I don't need your services," she said, swallowing hard as she refused the lawyers.

She rushed into the courthouse with Yuan Cui Lian and collected a series of documents related to the case. The court staff also reminded her to find a lawyer as soon as possible.

After leaving the courthouse, Yuan Cui Lian looked at the lawyers gathered outside and couldn't help but suggest, "Qingqing… there are so many lawyers right here. Why not pick one from them?"

"Alright, let's pick one carefully, someone truly professional. The lawyer we hired last time was too incompetent and actually caused us to lose the case," Xia Qingqing said after a moment's thought, nodding in agreement.

Subsequently, the two began to select from the dozens of lawyers. Behind each lawyer was a large poster listing their strengths.

And as they browsed, they suddenly saw Zhang Wei! The very lawyer who had previously argued against them alongside Qin Mu!

"Not him!" The two snorted coldly and unanimously ignored Zhang Wei, approaching lawyer Qi ZhaoYu, who was set up opposite him.

"I hear you have a 100% success rate in court?" Yuan Cui Lian asked, raising an eyebrow with a hint of disdain.

Qi ZhaoYu frowned slightly but still responded politely, "That's correct."

"Then can you win our case?"

Following this, Yuan Cui Lian and her daughter handed Qi ZhaoYu a copy of the complaint, court-filed evidence, and other documents. Qi ZhaoYu took them and began to examine them carefully.

Qin Mu again? He couldn't help but pause when he saw the plaintiff's name.

The current upheaval in Jin City's legal circles... it could all be attributed to Qin Mu. It's said that hotels near Jin City have been nearly overwhelmed recently, struggling to accommodate everyone. All these defendants, and there are many, come from all over the country. The key point is that they aren't alone; they're accompanied by family members. This huge influx of people has significantly boosted commerce around the courthouse.

"What? Are you afraid to take on Qin Mu's case?" Yuan Cui Lian asked, suddenly dissatisfied when she saw Qi ZhaoYu pause.

Upon hearing this, Qi ZhaoYu immediately bristled. He stood ramrod straight, head high and chest out, and declared arrogantly, "Afraid? What's there to be afraid of? I've already taken on over eight hundred defendants from his lawsuits!"