Gu Nianzhi closed the book calmly, stood up slowly, and looked up to see a middle-aged couple in plain clothes standing on the edge of the grass, looking at her with a humble smile, hunched over habitually.
Gu Nianzhi's eyes flashed. She knew this couple. They were the parents of the murdered female international student Li Haiqing.
She stood up, patted the grass ashes and dirt on her body, and walked towards them.
"Lawyer Gu." Li Haiqing's mother whispered to her, her eyes slightly timid, her expression both grateful and sad, trying to maintain a calm posture.
The couple looked at Gu Nianzhi, who had bright eyes and white teeth, with some visible admiration for her.
Lawyer Gu is much younger than their daughter, but so powerful...
Gu Nianzhi's eyes were a little sore. She raised the corners of her lips and tried to put on a smile to relax the somewhat awkward couple.
"Uncle and aunt, you are here, come and sit in my room." Gu Nianzhi took the initiative to invite them, "I will invite you to dinner tonight. Are you not used to the food here?"
German cuisine is also at the top of "dark cuisine" in Europe, and there are not many delicious dishes.
The couple shook their heads and looked at each other.
Li Haiqing's father and mother are both in their fifties. Recently, due to the torment of losing their daughter, they look even older.
"No, we are here specifically to have a word with you." Li Haiqing's father spoke. He looked at Gu Nianzhi, suddenly bent straight down, and bowed to Gu Nianzhi.
An almost 90 degree bow.
Gu Nianzhi was stunned for a moment, and then he reached out to help the middle-aged man with a vicissitudes of life, and said anxiously: "Uncle, what are you doing? If you have something to say, please say it, I can't bear it."
"No, you can afford it." Li Haiqing's mother finally began to wipe her tears. "Our family is poor and cannot afford a lawyer. Thank you to Attorney Gu for helping Haiqing come forward. She is a good child... She is a good child... She No... not the kind of girl who messes around with men... "
Gu Nianzhi tried her best to hold her breath and hold back the tears that almost burst into her eyes. Her voice was very slow and gentle, "Auntie, don't worry about it. If they commit a crime, they will be punished by law. As for the lawyer, Don’t worry, you don’t have to pay for it. Not only do you not have to pay it yourself, we will also fight for a large amount of civil compensation for you.”
"Civil compensation?" Li Haiqing's father shook his head, "It's no longer needed. No amount of money can buy back my daughter's life. I really regret it... I really regret it... "
What do you regret
I probably regret sending my daughter to study in Germany...
Gu Nianzhi spoke powerfully and eloquently in court, but facing this simple middle-aged couple, he didn't know what to say.
It seems that any words are so feeble in front of the love of parents who want nothing but the well-being of their children.
"It's not your fault, nor is it Hai Qing's fault." Gu Nianzhi calmed down, raised his head half-way, and said with a solemn expression, "It's those people who are crazy! They will definitely be punished by law!"
Having said this, Gu Nianzhi thought that the court had been delaying the decision for half a month and refused to continue the trial, so he hurriedly said: "Don't worry, I will go to the court soon to urge the court to convene and pronounce the verdict."
She thought that Li Haiqing's parents came to beg her to urge the court to move.
Unexpectedly, Li Haiqing's parents shook their heads and said: "The murderer's family is powerful, we can see it. We are really grateful that Attorney Gu can not be afraid of them and stand up for us Haiqing."
With that said, the couple bowed to Gu Nianzhi again.
Gu Nianzhi was really embarrassed and took a step back muttering, "You guys are doing this, and I feel even more guilty."
"Don't get me wrong, Counselor Gu, we really are not here to rush you." Li Haiqing's mother sighed, "Actually, we are here to say goodbye today."
"Farewell?" Gu Nianzhi really didn't expect this to be the reason, "Why? The case hasn't been completed yet, why are you leaving?"
"It's been almost a month since we left. If we don't go back, our jobs will be in jeopardy." Li Haiqing's father whispered, "Besides, we have been using Minister Bai's family's money, and we feel bad about it. So we have already booked the flight tickets, and tomorrow Just went back."
Gu Nianzhi tried his best to persuade her to stay, but the couple had no intention of leaving.
However, before leaving, she was persuaded by Gu Nianzhi and signed a letter of attorney with her to represent them in civil lawsuits.
With this full authority, Gu Nianzhi can immediately start the civil lawsuit.
The Munich District Court wants to delay the decision on the criminal case. Well, let me find something for you to do. Let’s start the civil compensation process.
Gu Nianzhi sent Li Haiqing's parents away, returned to his hotel room, and began drafting a complaint for civil compensation.
When He Zhichu returned to the hotel in the evening, it was already midnight.
Passing by the door of Gu Nianzhi's room, he was a little surprised to see light spilling out from the crack in the door.
Knocked on her door, "Nianzhi, aren't you asleep yet?"
Gu Nianzhi stood up from the computer, walked over and opened the door, "Professor He is back?"
"Well, why are you still up so late?"
"We are preparing a draft document for civil litigation." Gu Nianzhi rubbed his eyes, "It will be finished soon and will be sent to Professor He for a look."
"Civil lawsuit?" He Zhichu frowned, "Well, it's too late. Let's talk about it tomorrow."
Gu Nianzhi's eyelids started to tremble. She covered her hands and yawned, nodded to He Zhichu, and then closed the door.
After working for another half an hour, I finally finished writing. I read it again and sent it to He Zhichu's email before turning off the phone and going to sleep.
After sleeping, it was noon the next day.
She woke up, picked up her phone, and saw a text message from Li Haiqing's parents. She thanked her again and said she was going to board the plane.
Gu Nianzhi called out "Ah" and looked at her watch. Two hours had passed since they sent the text message. The plane must have taken off and she would not have time to see them off.
But it doesn't matter. What Gu Nianzhi did for them was real. I believe they won't care whether they see him off or not.
After sitting on the bed in a daze for a while, Gu Nianzhi slowly got up and washed up.
After packing up, I looked at my phone again. There was no news from He Zhichu.
She changed her clothes and knocked on He Zhichu's door.
He Zhichu opened the door for her, and seeing that she still looked awake, he raised the corners of his lips with a very faint smile, "Are you up? Have you had breakfast?"
Gu Nianzhi shook his head, "Professor He, did you read the email I sent you yesterday?"
"I'm watching." He Zhichu took a step aside and said, "Come in and talk."
Gu Nianzhi walked in, and then heard He Zhichu calling room service and asking them to bring lunch.
The Michelin restaurant he ordered from before was so bad that he vomited, so He Chu stopped ordering there.
Now they are looking for other restaurants and it is not fixed.
If it's too busy, just eat at the hotel.
Gu Nianzhi has no appetite for anything to eat now and just wants to fill his stomach.
She sat down on the sofa opposite He Zhichu.
He Zhichu turned the computer in her direction and said, "Do you want to sue Nina, Seth, Seth's parents, Rothlau Regional Police Station, and Rothlau City Government?"
"Yes, only by suing them can we get the maximum compensation and gain the greatest influence." Gu Nianzhi nodded, "Just suing Seth will definitely not be of much use."
"Your claim target is one billion euros?" He Zhichu smiled, "You have a big appetite..."
"If you can't open your mouth, then what's the need to sue?" Gu Nianzhi raised his eyebrows, "Besides, under German law, there is no upper limit for punitive damages in civil claims. Look at the reasons I listed , can you convince the court to open the case?”
He Zhichu read it slowly.
I saw Gu Nianzhi explaining in the complaint why he wanted such a high amount of compensation.
First, it elaborates on the embarrassment of Li Haiqing's parents to support their children's education. The death of their daughter has caused huge economic losses to the family, indicating that they need financial support and assistance.
Then he listed the heavy mental blow Seth's brutality had on the victim's parents.
Finally, the most important point to emphasize is that Seth’s parents used their power for personal gain and manipulated the Rosslaw District Police Station in an attempt to neglect their duties, muddle through, and take human life lightly. This was not only unfair to the victim Li Haiqing and Li Haiqing’s parents, but also had a negative impact on society and people’s hearts. Great damage, especially the latter, is the basis for Gu Nianzhi to demand huge compensation.
This case is so egregious. As a law enforcement agency, the Rosslaw District Police Department knew the law and broke the law. As a democratically elected government, the Rosslaw Municipal Government ignored the personal safety of the people within its jurisdiction. Moreover, because the court hearing was broadcast live, it has caused public outrage.
In all this, only severe punishment can quell public anger.
He Zhichu pondered for a long time and said, "Your first point emphasizes the reasons for the victim's parents' financial situation. It's better not to list them."
"Why?" Gu Nianzhi was puzzled and twisted her hands into a ball. She could not forget the old and helpless faces of Li Haiqing's parents and their difficult financial conditions. "Why can't it be added? Seth's behavior did also damage the economy. To protect the interests of the Li family."
"Look, the court is not a charity. Your emphasis on the financial situation of the Li family's parents will only be counterproductive. Westerners think differently from Easterners. They will not sympathize with the Li family because they are poor. Instead, they think they are taking the opportunity to blackmail them. , will be counterproductive.”
"Huh?" Gu Nianzhi really didn't expect this.
Sure enough, transnational lawsuits are difficult to fight. No wonder those law firms mostly entrust local law firms to handle transnational lawsuits, because the cultural traditions of different countries are different, resulting in different legal habits and public concerns.
He Zhichu deleted this reason from Gu Nianzhi's complaint and added another reason for her: "Seth's father York and mother Ramona, as senior officials of the police department, took the initiative to destroy evidence, causing irreversible damage to the case. Injury. They were acting in their capacity as regional police officers, so Rothlawe Regional Police bears joint and several liability that cannot be shied away from."
Gu Nianzhi leaned over and took a look, and said with conviction: "Professor He has thought it through. This is more thoughtful than I thought."
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ps: Regarding the plagiarism of the book "Hello, Major General" mentioned last time, Qidian Girls Network has issued an announcement and posted the plagiarized book. There are more than ten chapters involving plagiarized content. After blocking it, she was asked to delete it. Plagiarized part. It is hoped that the country can improve relevant laws and regulations to make it easier for original creators to safeguard their rights.
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