Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 199 - 198: Is This Justice?

Chapter 199: Chapter 198: Is This Justice?

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"You... despicable and shameless!"

Wang Qingqing did not expect the man in the suit to speak so sharply. Right from the start, he labelled her with a huge hat and then spoke so heavily to those parents—it was simply despicable and shameless!

Yet she couldn’t refute what he said. Each sentence he uttered was indeed the truth. Pointing a finger at him, after straining her face red for a long time, she could only spit out four words, "Despicable and shameless."

"In consideration of our past acquaintance, I will not accuse you of slander and insult, but I hope you watch your words!"

The man in the suit, with the righteous demeanor of a legal practitioner, looked solemnly at Wang Qingqing, her face red and ears steaming. He sneered inwardly, "Little girl, you’re still too green to fight me."

The parents standing by, looking at the papers in front of them, showed faces of both sorrow and hesitation. They may be ignorant, but that didn’t mean they were stupid. They knew full well that what Wang Qingqing said was correct, and they also knew that these so-called lawyers in front of them were simply setting a trap for them to fall into, definitely not good people at all.

Their children had been seriously injured, yet, conversely, they were being told that they would be accused of the crime of causing injury. In this world, is there such logic?

Yet, they were helpless; the lawyer talked convincingly about irrefutable evidence and the prime principle of law being established facts. It seemed they indeed had no evidence to present. If it really came to a legal battle, these people knew nothing about the law. Whether they could win was one thing, but lawsuits have always been something ordinary folks do not wish to touch upon since ancient times.

Moreover, in the simple minds and views of these ordinary citizens living at the bottom of society, in these days, lawsuits are not something they can afford to fight. Aren’t they the tools of the powerful and influential?

This surname Lee hung a lot of titles, like a big company boss, a relative of some leader of some bureau; just hearing this made them panic inwardly.

Several people, looking at the heartbreaking terms on the document with eyes filled with pain and unwillingness, exchanged glances, struggling with their expressions, and finally clenched their teeth, ready to sign their names.

"You can’t sign it, they are just trying to scare you!"

Wang Qingqing, seeing someone actually about to sign, suddenly became anxious. She rushed forward and said hysterically, "Look at what’s written above, this clause, this one, how can you sign it? Anyone who can read a little knows you can’t sign this. Once you do, you’re doomed!"

"Miss Wang, sigh... we know this too, but we can’t fight against them."

A man with a face full of experience who looked like he was under fifty, but appeared to be in his sixties, spoke with a voice full of deep sorrow, his eyes rimmed with dry tears as he talked.

"Uncle, we can’t just give up like this. Nowadays, society isn’t the old society of the past; we are in a society ruled by law. We must believe that there is fairness and justice in the world, and we must seek justice. We should take up the weapon of law to defend our rights and seek fairness!"

Wang Qingqing, seeing the sadness on the uncle’s face across from her and hearing the heartbreak and helplessness in his words, felt an involuntary sourness in her heart. Still, she held back the tingling in her nose and encouraged everyone with a determined look in her eyes.

"Fairness? Justice?"

The two big lawyers nearby heard Wang Qingqing’s righteous words and scoffed with disdain, their eyes flashing a mocking sneer. "This girl is really naive. After you’ve been in this society for a few more years, you’ll understand what this stuff is really worth—two bucks, maybe."

Of course, they wouldn’t stand by and watch this girl mess up their plan. After sneering, they ignored Wang Qingqing and turned to the parents who were now hesitating again because of her words, "Everyone, you’d better think it through again. Don’t be misled by an ignorant girl. I’ve made myself very clear. If you don’t sign, consider the consequences. As for fairness and justice, heh, all of you are no longer young and should understand what they really are."

Hearing their words, the parents who had just ignited a glimmer of hope grimaced, their eyes dimming once more. After a silent moment, they reluctantly picked up their pens again, prepared to sign.

However, at that moment, a resounding voice rose.

"Fairness, justice, what exactly are these things, I really don’t understand as someone who has just stepped into society."

Xiao Yi’s lips curled into a faint, almost imperceptible smile as he stepped into the ward, looking at the man in the suit who had just spoken with an extremely amused gaze.

"Xiao Yi!"

Seeing Xiao Yi entering from the doorway, Wang Qingqing’s face immediately showed a look of ecstatic joy. She forgot they were in public with many eyes watching and rushed over, excitedly grabbing Xiao Yi’s hand as if she were a drowning child seizing a lifeline.

"It’s you!"

The man in the suit, after getting a clear look at the entering Xiao Yi’s face, had his expression instantly change, letting out an exclamation of surprise.

After getting off the train that day, he remembered clearly the scene of pursuing him, the silver-black Mercedes and its flashy license plate with simple Arabic numerals had circled his mind many times.

He had thought he would never see this guy again but never expected that he would be involved in today’s matter!

Although the Xiao Yi before him was still wearing that unremarkable street vendor clothing, he knew he, as a so-called top lawyer, absolutely could not afford to mess with this person.

"Yes, it’s me. Do you remember me, top lawyer? Or are you still thinking about getting your wallet back? If that’s the case, I’m really sorry, but I’ve already donated all the money inside to the Hope Project."

Xiao Yi looked at the man in the suit playfully.

"No... no, of course not,"

Upon Xiao Yi mentioning the wallet, the man in the suit’s face immediately turned bright red as he frantically waved his hands.

"You know this kid?"

The lawyer beside him didn’t recognize Xiao Yi. Seeing Xiao Yi enter with such a bold demeanor and speaking in a tone that always seemed to carry a sting, it made for a very uncomfortable listen. Now, seeing his colleague’s reaction, he asked with some confusion.

"I had the fortune of encountering the top lawyer on the train."

Xiao Yi glanced at the suit-clad man who was stammering and then looked at the speaking lawyer whose thin lips and hooked nose gave off an unpleasant feeling, replying on behalf of the man.

"Who are you, kid? If you aren’t related, it’s best you don’t interfere with our work."

Upon hearing the two had only met on a train, the lawyer’s face grew cold. Someone met on a train, how important could they be?

"Sorry, but I happen to be one of today’s victims. I’m the brother of one of the children hurt last night, so the matter you are handling is very much related to me."

Xiao Yi shook his head, pointed towards a bed in the next room where Sun Xiaohu was receiving various infusions, then turned back with a half-smile to the two lawyers. "Gentlemen, you haven’t told me yet, what’s fair, what’s justice."

The man in the suit, seeing Xiao Yi’s half-smiling face, involuntarily started to sweat, his mind racing as he pondered what to say to escape today’s predicament. He knew with Xiao Yi appearing, things definitely wouldn’t end well. He didn’t expect to succeed anymore; he just hoped to get away quickly and explain the situation to that old client. But his colleague spoke up before he could.

"Alright, kid, then I’ll tell you what fairness and justice are. Remember this; fairness, justice, it all comes down to the fist. Whoever has the bigger fist is the fair and just side!"

The effeminate lawyer didn’t notice his colleague’s expression, looking at Xiao Yi with a trace of mockery, speaking in a condescending tone.

"Oh?"

Hearing the effeminate lawyer’s answer, Xiao Yi laughed, a brilliant smile revealing his white teeth. Then, as everyone was confused by his inexplicable laughter, his hand, without any warning, suddenly raised and forcefully slapped the effeminate lawyer’s face.

"Slap!"

The effeminate lawyer had no idea Xiao Yi would strike so suddenly; even if he had, he wouldn’t have been able to dodge the swift slap. A face that was originally quite handsome instantly received a solid imprint.

His head spun violently to the left from the slap, his eardrums buzzing, the room spinning before his eyes, and a faint trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. The slapped cheek displayed five bright red finger marks, incredibly distinct.

Everyone was stunned, none had expected Xiao Yi to act so suddenly, with absolutely no warning!

"So this is justice, according to you, right?"

After the slap, Xiao Yi casually dusted off his hands, looking at the effeminate lawyer with a slight smile, at the still dazed lawyer who hadn’t yet come to his senses. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.)