"It’s truly absurd! Killing such a cute dog and not paying compensation is one thing, but how dare they ask for damages from the owner?"

"If I were Binbin’s owner, nobody could stop me. I’d grab a knife right now and head to that nursing home!"

"The dog is already dead, and they’re still asking for compensation? What kind of logic is that?"

Everyone seemed to feel it personally and was utterly indignant. They believed this was the heartless old man and the nursing home trampling on their compassion! A living creature’s life had been lost and wasn’t being taken seriously. Instead, the so-called ’shock’ suffered by the old man seemed more valuable. To even think of claiming damages for that!

"Blogger, do you know the inside story? Who will ultimately win this lawsuit?"

"Don’t tell me this nursing home wins in the end. I really wouldn’t know what to say then."

"This nursing home is so shameless, and so is that old man and that legal advisor—they’re totally unworthy of being called human!"

"It’s dark, too dark! They’re turning the tables; has the victim become the aggressor?"

"So what if they win? I’ve blacklisted this nursing home for life, and from now on, I’ll never give up my seat to an elderly person!"

In the group chat, everyone was talking at once. The number of messages soared past 999+.

Qin Mu shook his head helplessly as he read these netizens’ mindless comments. Having been in this group for so long, he was already quite familiar with their general stance. The majority in the group were dog and cat lovers who adored pets. They couldn’t stand people mistreating cats or dogs and would even condemn others for eating dog meat. In Cheng Chuxiao’s case, they firmly stood by her side, constantly expressing strong support for her.

In their eyes, not using a leash might have been wrong, but it wasn’t a big deal. After all, it hadn’t caused any substantial harm. The shock experienced by the old man didn’t compare to the life of a dog.

With these people... I simply can’t communicate, Qin Mu thought. Those with sensible views, who occasionally spoke rationally, were removed long ago. It can be said that everyone in the group, apart from me, has contributed to this cyberbullying. They champion freedom of speech, advocate for the equality of all beings, and call for the love and care of pets. Yet they overlook that many of their actions inadvertently trample on and violate the law! 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Everyone, don’t worry! Binbin’s owner has found a well-known lawyer from out of town, and they’ve already found a way to win the case. Tomorrow’s trial will definitely be in our favor!"

In the group chat, the group owner, "Little Tian’s Pet," suddenly spoke up to calm everyone: "Justice will eventually overcome evil!"

Qin Mu frowned when he saw these words. A way to win? he thought.

He had analyzed this case from every angle and hadn’t found any so-called way for them to win. It’s a fact that Old Zhang was startled by the unleashed dog. This makes the other party fully liable and obliged to compensate. According to property law, everyone has the responsibility and obligation to manage their property, whether it is inanimate or living. It’s prohibited to cause harm to other people’s lives or property. Clearly, Cheng Chuxiao’s action of not leashing her dog violated this law. A dog cannot be held civilly liable, but the dog owner can.

Could there be something I haven’t discovered?

Looking at the bustling group chat, Qin Mu felt increasingly uneasy. If that’s the case, then the skill level of these out-of-town lawyers might be even higher than mine!

With that thought, his expression became somewhat grave. He murmured, "It seems I can’t be careless tomorrow."

He understood the principle that there were always mountains beyond mountains, and people beyond people. If I’m not careful... I might really capsize in the gutter.

Therefore, to be cautious, he conducted a mock trial of this seemingly simple case. He put himself in the opposition’s shoes, deeply analyzing the case and looking for any vulnerabilities. But, after more than an hour of searching, he couldn’t find a single point where his side might fail. The fact that Old Zhang was chased by the dog was confirmed. No matter the dog’s motive, it possessed the ability to inflict harm on a seventy-eight-year-old senior.