Chapter 63: Court Session
Chapter 63: Court Session
On Wednesday morning, the overweight businessman Johnny arrived at Jingang City’s Urban Court, seated in a wheelchair pushed by his daughter. His case was scheduled to be heard today.
Jingang City was a bustling metropolis, with numerous cases requiring hearings daily. Minor disputes were handled in expedited court sessions, but criminal cases like assault required formal proceedings to ensure both plaintiff and defendant had the opportunity to defend themselves and assert their legal rights—something enshrined in the charter.
“I’m a little worried, Dad,” Johnny’s chubby daughter said, seated beside him. Her body odor was so intense that even Johnny struggled to endure it. He couldn’t help but wonder if her boyfriend had chronic sinusitis or if she had some inexplicable charm that kept him around. These thoughts flitted through his mind briefly before he maintained a confident expression.
“I consulted with our lawyer already. This is a small case; there won’t be any surprises,” he reassured her.
They had discussed this twice before, but his daughter’s unease persisted. “But they hired a lawyer.”
Johnny’s patience thinned, and his voice unconsciously grew louder—a common trait among those from humbler backgrounds when their authority was questioned.
“I told you, I consulted the lawyer! I’m the undisputed victim here. A judge won’t ignore my injuries just because they hired a lawyer and claim I attacked them alone!”
“This case will boil down to one thing: how much they’ll compensate me and whether I’ll forgive them. That’s it!”