Chapter 747: Chapter 269: Eight Courts in Session, The Court is Overwhelmed!_4

This was to serve as a public notice to society.

"Eight courts?!"

Zhang Qingyuan couldn’t help but gasp at the sight. He was quite familiar with the courts. He knew that the courthouse in Jin City had three civil courts, three criminal courts, and a more flexible circuit court, among others. He had not expected that this time... they would actually set up eight courts!

"Old Zhang, you’re going to be a bit tired from now on. You probably won’t have time to sleep," Qin Mu remarked upon hearing this.

Fifteen thousand defendants!

The courthouse had divided into eight courts, processing the cases in batches and mobilizing all staff members.

But the two of them were spread too thin. They had to attend each court, accuse each defendant, and stay busy from start to finish. It seemed there would be no stopping.

These 15,000 defendants had been indicted by him; it was impossible for them not to even see his face. He had to be there to testify against them.

"Ah?"

Zhang Qingyuan’s mouth hung open upon hearing this, his face full of reluctance.

Fifteen thousand people! When in the world would this be over? He had been hoping that the trial would end soon so he could go back and continue planning his trip with Cuihua.

Qin Mu smiled slightly and casually said, "These people are all on the hook for compensation. If you’re not proactive, that money won’t be paid."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhang Qingyuan was jolted into action, quickly saying, "I’ll definitely cooperate actively!"

These... were all funds for his trip! Fifteen thousand defendants! Even if, on average, each person paid 3,000 yuan in compensation, that would be thirty million! Having lived for decades, he had never even dreamed he could earn so much money.

BANG—

In the courtroom, Zhou Quanmin struck the gavel again. "Next up, the Second Criminal Court will begin the trial of the next hundred defendants!"

As he spoke, the doors of the courtroom opened, and the bailiffs brought in the second batch of defendants. Accompanying them... were their defense lawyers—quite a few of them.

Evidently, the defendants had already been divided among them.

Following their entrance, the previously empty courtroom... suddenly became crowded.

Before the official start of the trial, these dozens of lawyers actually approached Qin Mu one by one with warm smiles, greeting him proactively. They exchanged all sorts of pleasantries. Their etiquette was meticulous, and their enthusiasm left Qin Mu somewhat overwhelmed.

And these hundred defendants... also watched Qin Mu with complex expressions. There was regret as well as hatred. But more than that... there was awe and apprehension.

Upon coming to Jin City, they had heard far too many legends about Qin Mu. Countless others had already faced the consequences, serving as cautionary tales. In front of Qin Mu, they dared not be too arrogant.

"Now, the court session shall officially begin!"

In the courtroom, Zhou Quanmin took a deep breath and, without missing a beat, began the trial process. It started with Qin Mu’s accusations, followed by the hundred defendants’ defenses. Although the nature of the cases had been established, the necessary procedures still had to be followed. Every step had to take place to ensure the justice of the judicial procedures.

An hour later, the sentencing for these hundred people was concluded.

Qin Mu immediately took Zhang Qingyuan to the next court to participate in the next hundred-person trial. There was no rest throughout.

Despite feeling a bit exhausted, he was pleased to do it. Only in this way could those who initiated cyberbullying be made to feel fear, and those with the potential to become cyberbullies learn that words cannot be spoken recklessly. The internet is not a lawless land. The judgment they deserved would ultimately come!

***

「That day.」

At seven in the evening, Qin Mu, accompanied by Zhang Qingyuan, had been busy the entire time. They moved between the eight courts, continuously making accusations, participating in presenting evidence, cross-examining, and engaging in free debate.

It took all afternoon. They helped over 1,800 people... conclude their current ordeal and secured the appropriate judgments in their cases.

Many defendants expressed their heartfelt thanks for his actions.

Some gnashed their teeth, struggling to speak.

Some covered their faces and wept, regretting their past actions.

Some secured probation, as if they had narrowly escaped a disaster...