This was no different from nuclear weapons... there really wasn't much difference anymore.

"Hahaha, Xiao Qin, well done!"

"I've always disliked these people. Their own sons act like hooligans, yet they insist on calling it wedding mischief!"

"Thirteen were taken in at once. His performance has slipped a bit this time; there were at least thirty people causing trouble just now."

"I was wondering why Xiao Qin wasn't panicking at all; it turns out their accusations of harboring criminals were completely useless."

Song Tiancheng and the other two also joined the lively discussion. They made a show of critiquing Qin Mu's recent actions, each of them holding their heads high with pride. They enjoyed seeing the expressions on others who hadn't seen much of the world. They remembered back when... they experienced each of those cases firsthand, their reactions had been much the same.

While Qin Mu accepted the tea, he listened to Zhang Qingyuan and the others discussing. A twitch formed at the corner of his mouth.

The crimes of unlawful intrusion into a residence and affray were only aimed at those who were most active.

The others Chen Daoguang had called over... were mostly just there for show, to add to the numbers and shout encouragement. They hadn't taken any actual action, so they couldn't be charged with affray.

Moreover, it was fortunate that there was a cameraman who also filmed part-time. He had recorded everything, which provided him with ample evidence to report them.

What surprised him was that the other villagers had all been startled. All uninvolved people had left the farmhouse restaurant. Now, not even a single curious onlooker remained. It seemed... the farmhouse restaurant had been designated a forbidden zone within the village.

He felt quite helpless about this. The law stipulated that every citizen had an obligation to report illegal and criminal activities. He was merely... fulfilling his duty.

「...」

At five in the afternoon, Chen Zishi and Peng Songyue finished recording their statements and returned to the village. Once back in the village, they went directly to the farmhouse restaurant to seek help from Qin Mu. "Uncle Qin," they asked, "Xiao Lan has been detained. Will she really be alright?"

The two of them now called him Uncle Qin... and did so very smoothly and naturally, without a trace of awkwardness. Qin Mu, with his actions... had won them over.

"Detention is mandatory for this type of serious assault case," Qin Mu nodded and answered. "Once the evidence is compiled, it should proceed to public prosecution."

"If you want to see Xiao Lan, go to Jin City tomorrow and arrange for bail pending trial. Then wait for the court's trial."

He paused, then continued, "However... the case involves criminal assault, so you'll definitely need to find a reliable lawyer to get the bail handled."

Bail pending trial was primarily for individuals awaiting trial. During criminal detention, one could apply for bail pending trial to avoid being held in custody. But... bail pending trial must adhere to specific procedures. Not all criminal cases were eligible. Arranging bail pending trial for serious assault cases was rather complex. A professional lawyer was needed to help submit documentation proving the bailed individual posed no societal risk and would not abscond. For major cases, such as murder, bail pending trial was not permitted. As for a special case like the bridesmaid's... if the submitted documentation was complete and proved she posed no social risk, bail pending trial could also be granted.

"But... but we rarely go to Jin City, and we don't know any lawyers there," Peng Songyue said with a wry smile, then asked, "How about... Uncle Qin helps introduce one to us?"

Qin Mu thought for a moment, then nodded. "In that case, when you go to Jin City tomorrow, go directly to Legal Pioneer Law Firm and ask for Lawyer Zhang Wei. Tell them I referred you."

He currently... still had three months before he could get his license. Therefore, he couldn't participate in legal representation.

And as for reliable lawyers in Jin City... Zhang Wei was definitely one of them. As long as the defendant wasn't a lost cause, Zhang Wei's performance was usually quite exceptional.

Afterward, he briefly explained the necessary details. Then Qin Mu drove Zhang Qingyuan and the other two seniors back to Jin City. He had to work the next day, and it wasn't suitable for the elderly from the retirement home to stay overnight outside.

On the way back to Jin City, Zhang Qingyuan and the other two couldn't help but chat, discussing the day's case.

"Old Song, your village... the wedding hazing is too appalling! These people are just doing it to satisfy their own perverse desires!"

"Aside from the bridesmaid named Xiao Lan, several other bridesmaids had their dresses torn to shreds."

"Fortunately, the police arrived promptly. Otherwise, who knows what even more outrageous things those people might have done!"

"The road from the town police station to the countryside is difficult. We called the police immediately, but it still took them half an hour to arrive."

Song Tiancheng, Zhang Qingyuan, and Li Weiguo sat in the car. Reflecting on the day's events, they couldn't help but sigh repeatedly.

Initially, the bride and groom were afraid to call the police. It was only after Qin Mu spent ten minutes explaining the relevant laws that they agreed to report it. As for Chen Daoguang and his group, they hadn't even considered calling the police. They wanted to apprehend the individuals themselves and take the bridesmaid to the police station.

Actually, in the countryside, many rural people thought this way. If they caught a thief or someone similar... they wouldn't call the police but instead take the person directly to the station. For one, it could earn them some renown. Secondly, the village roads were rugged, and police officers rarely visited.

Fortunately, in this incident... Qin Mu still managed to convince the bride and groom to confront the situation directly and pursue this lawsuit.

"Xiao Qin, do you think... we can really win this lawsuit?"

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