Chapter 760: Chapter 273 Qin Mu: I don’t understand foreign law, but I can learn it_2

"Everyone... let’s hear your thoughts," the station director began after a long silence, lifting his head to look at the others in the meeting room.

Everyone exchanged glances. After some hesitation, they began to speak one by one, sharing their views.

"I think offending Qin Mu is too risky. Those defendants from before... they probably all thought the same way."

"Other industries have already been devastated by Qin Mu. Shouldn’t we stay out of this mess?"

"This method seems sound, but is it possible Qin Mu already anticipated this and still demands our station apologize?"

"Shouldn’t we consult the legal department?"

"..."

The discussion grew lively as people voiced their opinions.

The majority leaned towards backing down, advising against a direct confrontation with Qin Mu.

They cited many examples. Those who had opposed Qin Mu... initially, they all believed they could match him in legal knowledge. But the outcomes... were invariably disastrous.

For them, they were just ordinary employees of the station. Whether the TV station apologized or its image suffered wasn’t their primary concern.

On the contrary, their own safety... that was paramount.

If they offended Qin Mu, when disaster struck the station, they, as bystanders, would inevitably be affected—like fish in a moat when the city gate catches fire.

Listening to everyone’s concerns, the station director no longer dared to make a rash decision.

The fear Qin Mu instilled... had become deeply rooted in their hearts.

Although this was merely an infringement issue, there was no telling if Qin Mu might escalate it into a criminal case.

If that happened, the station director would likely face severe consequences he couldn’t escape.

Ultimately, to be cautious, he summoned the legal department, asking if this approach would guarantee the TV station a victory.

The result...

Upon hearing his plan, the legal team exchanged glances. They then collectively offered their resignations. "Director, we can’t handle this. If it were anyone else, there might be a chance, but our opponent is Qin Mu."

Hearing this, the station director frowned. "You’re a team with over a decade of legal experience, and you’ve won so many infringement cases before. Is this case truly that difficult?"

If the report is classified as being for public benefit, there’s a strong chance of winning, he thought.

However, the lawyers just smiled bitterly and shook their heads. "While the report could be argued as being for public benefit, and our station didn’t profit from it... this program is centered on Qin Mu."

"The entire content revolves around Qin Mu, but it was produced without his permission. The Civil Code doesn’t recognize such actions."

"In other words, this interview can’t even be considered to be for public benefit."

"If we use this argument in court, it’s highly unlikely our claim will be supported."

After this explanation, the station director finally understood the gravity of the situation. A cold sweat broke out on his back.

He shot a fierce glare at the editor-in-chief who had proposed this disastrous idea.

Fortunately, he had been cautious and hadn’t made a rash decision.

Otherwise... he truly might have ended up like all the others who had crossed Qin Mu.

At this thought, he glanced at the editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief, then said irritably, "You two are guilty of gross dereliction of duty in this incident. You’re both suspended for the time being."

Having said that, he turned to the others and instructed, "Within one hour, ensure all articles and videos are deleted. Issue a public apology to Qin Mu, and also arrange for a personal apology. You must appease that troublemaker Qin Mu."

After a pause, he added, "Furthermore, from this day forward, our station is to cease all special reports related to Qin Mu. If you see him, steer clear."

He was now a perfect example of "once bitten, twice shy."

This tightrope walk had almost dragged him into the abyss as well.

Fortunately, he had pulled back from the brink just in time.

「Later, in Jin City.」

At the nursing home courtyard, Qin Mu listened to the sweet female voice on the phone, his lips twitching.

The words were eloquent, and the attitude was exceptionally sincere, far exceeding his expectations.

He had only contacted the TV station forty minutes ago; their response was remarkably swift.

The articles and videos were already gone, and an apology statement had been published on the TV station’s official account.

Relevant customer service personnel had also called him to apologize profusely.

The people at this TV station... their professionalism is much higher than those in other industries, Qin Mu thought.

Hanging up the phone, he marveled sincerely.

If people in other industries were this reasonable, I wouldn’t have ended up antagonizing almost every single one of them.

Now, it’s even a hassle for me to go to the pharmacy to buy cold medicine.

It’s almost quitting time.

He stood up from his recliner, stretched lazily, and planned to take a stroll around the courtyard.

Just then, his phone rang. It was a call from the court.

They informed him that the litigation fees had been successfully collected from the defendants, and he could now go to the court to process his refund.

These litigation fees... he had advanced them in two payments, totaling over one hundred million—a colossal sum.

As for the court, after the trial concluded, they had notified all 15,000 defendants, urging them to promptly pay the litigation fees into the court’s designated account.

The refund is available already?

Qin Mu’s eyes lit up with pleasant surprise. He replied that he would go to handle the refund procedures the next day.