Chapter 418: Does it count as your achievement?
The evidence in this case is solid and there is not much suspense. The only key factor affecting the sentencing is the nature of the case. The sentencing for kidnapping and illegal detention varies greatly.
Since the suspect is a family member of the victim, the nature of the case is debatable.
However, Lawyer He hopes for a heavier sentence, partly because of his cousin's request, and partly for mediation before the second trial.
If the sentence is long, my uncle and his family may agree to give a higher amount in order to get my cousin to sign a letter of forgiveness and reduce the sentence in the second trial.
The court announced a recess and the trial results will be announced at a later date.
"Why wasn't the verdict announced immediately?" I was a little disappointed that I didn't get the result after listening for the whole afternoon.
Xiao Shiqiu took my hand, stood up and walked out: "Cases involving large amounts of civil compensation will generally be delayed in sentencing.
You have to give the judge some time to settle the accounts, otherwise how will they know how much compensation is appropriate?"
I see!
I looked at him with the eyes of a little fangirl. He had a smile in his eyes and said in a gentle voice, "Let's go say hello to your dad and the others."
After leaving the court, my father, uncle and cousin walked towards us.
My cousin was very happy to see Xiao Shiqiu and me. She started to greet us from a distance. "Mengmeng, why did you bring Xiao Xiao with you? Isn't he busy with work?"
When my father and uncle heard what my cousin called Xiao Shiqiu, their expressions looked a bit constipated.
My dad said tactfully, "Jundi, it's not appropriate for Shiqiu to call him Xiao Xiao at his age."
My cousin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Second Uncle, even if Xiao Xiao is a few months older than me, it's not a loss for him to follow Meng Meng and call me sister."
My brother-in-law smiled innocently and agreed: "Yes, yes, even if he grows up in a hurry, he still has to call me brother-in-law."
My dad tried to hold it back, but couldn't help himself, so he forced a smile and said, "Why don't we just call him Shiqiu? It will make us seem closer."
My cousin smiled brightly and said, "Okay, I'll listen to Second Uncle. Shiqiu, you see, I've troubled you several times with this little thing, and I feel really bad about it."
After a few polite words, my cousin started chatting as usual: "Shiqiu, are you busy at work? I think your company leaders have no objection to taking some time off to accompany Mengmeng here?
Your brother-in-law and I are planning to go house hunting. I was wondering if buying a house from your Xizhou branch would count as part of your sales performance?"
My father and uncle had expressions that were hard to describe, but Xiao Shiqiu was very calm. He nodded elegantly and said, "Count it as my contribution. When you and your brother-in-law go to look at houses, I'll talk to the sales department over there and give you a special discount."
My cousin smiled and said, "Okay, we plan to hold the wedding after the lawsuit is settled. You and Mengmeng can come with us then."
My brother-in-law also said happily: "Yes, you must come. You are not married yet, so you can be my best man."
His cousin pinched him and said, "Shiqiu looks like this and you're being your best man? I'm the only one who can see you at this wedding?"
Don’t you have any idea of your own image?”
My brother-in-law scratched his head and chuckled, "That's right, although big brother looks a little old, he looks really energetic."
My cousin seemed to have recovered from the pain of miscarriage. When she looked at my brother-in-law, her eyes were full of love.
Suddenly her voice softened, and she said to my dad and the others, "Second uncle, little uncle, you must come when I get married.
I am now essentially parentless, Uncle, you and Aunt will be my maternal elders."
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