Chapter 389 Debate in Court
Hua Changqing bowed once, twice, and three times to the presiding judge and the judges...
Just like worshipping a Buddha, after burning incense to each statue, he hypocritically waved and bowed to the people and journalists outside to express his gratitude.
He was as humble as a beggar begging for food.
Then, he slowly picked up the dozen pages of litigation draft that he had memorized thoroughly from the table, and recited it like a text, pretending to be affectionate with his ups and downs, showing off his flashy words.
After he wasted dozens of minutes, talked a lot of nonsense, and made a bunch of repetitive and cumbersome complaints, even the presiding judge Ma Pei became impatient.
He hit the hammer in his hand hard and loudly to show his displeasure.
Large cases like this one involve a wide range of issues and sometimes even two or three days in court may not result in a conclusion. If everyone continues to show off and procrastinate like him, everyone will be exhausted.
"Next, it will be the defense's turn to debate."
Qi Xu stood up calmly and nodded slightly towards the podium to express his respect.
Then, he began to speak calmly.
"Respected presiding judge, fellow judges, hello. I am Qi Xu, the daughter-in-law of Wen Lan, the former president of Shanglin Group. I am also the wife of Lin Youqian, a senior colonel in the military."
"Ms. Wen Lan recently gave birth and is breastfeeding. My husband is currently on military duty and is unable to attend. Therefore, I am here to prove their innocence."
This was the first time that Qi Xu made Lin Youqian's military position and identity public.
After hearing the word "Colonel", President Ma Pei's heart skipped a beat and he became nervous.
The Hua family members were so shocked that their faces turned pale.
They knew Lin Youqian was an officer. They had never expected him to hold such a high position. No wonder the army sent so many guards to support Qi Xu this time.
Many people at the scene who did not understand were secretly asking each other.
"So Young Master Lin is an officer? Do you know what a senior colonel is? A very high-ranking official? I don't quite understand!"
"Nonsense, a senior colonel is a division-level cadre, don't you think he's that senior?"
"Wow, Young Master Lin is really awesome!"
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Those who originally cursed the Lin family instantly changed their attitude and began to admire them.
The people's admiration for soldiers is innate.
There was a lot of shouting outside, and the presiding judge knocked the hammer several times, asking them to be quiet, and they finally quieted down.
After revealing his identity, Qi Xu calmly presented the facts and methodically refuted the false accusations made by Hua Changqing one by one.
"Mr. Hua Changqing, before I begin my argument, I would like to ask you a question. If all the accusations you just listed are not true, they constitute illegal acts of framing others, spreading rumors, slandering others' innocence, and defaming the reputation of soldiers. Are you willing to bear legal responsibility?"
"Because many of your accusations are based on suspicion and have no factual basis. According to the law, suspicion cannot lead to prosecution. If you can slander and defame others based on mere suspicion without taking responsibility, then I can also call you a murderer. What do you think?"
Hua Changqing was left speechless.
Moreover, Qi Xu forced him to agree in court.
"Ms. Qi Xu, what I just said is true. If you can provide evidence to prove that what I said is untrue, I am willing to bear legal responsibility."
Qi Xu smiled contemptuously, and his sharp eyes pierced through him, making Hua Changqing feel a chill on his back.
"In that case, I will lay out the evidence for everyone to see who is right and who is wrong. The presiding judge and the public have sharp eyes. They will not confuse right and wrong or frame someone."
"First, the first point. You claim that Ms. Wen abused her power while in office and transferred all dividends from other shareholders to my husband's name. We acknowledge that this occurred."
"But there are only two other shareholders you mentioned. They are my husband's grandmother, Ms. Chen Xiaohua, and his biological father, Mr. Lin Zheng. These two are my husband's closest family members. What's wrong with transferring the grandmother and father's money to their grandson? Is it illegal?"
"Even if there's a case to be made, it should be my husband's grandmother and father who should personally file the lawsuit. It's not the place for outsiders to make comments. And you only say that Ms. Wen diverted dividends from other shareholders, but you don't specify who those other shareholders are. You're just trying to confuse the public and stir up public opinion, so that Ms. Wen will be exposed and attacked online."
"As for whether what I said is true or not, you can ask the financial notary office to verify the dividend funds in my husband's name. In addition, if other shareholders believe that their dividends have been embezzled or that their profits have not been fully realized, they can provide evidence and I will compensate them a hundredfold."
Immediately afterwards, Qi Xu presented a pile of sorted information.
"This is all the evidence I just mentioned. Please verify it with the judge and the notary public."
Qi Xu's first shot was loud, logical, and well-organized.
Even the public couldn't stand it. So that's how it is! Giving all the family's money to their sons and grandsons, what's wrong with that? Nothing wrong with that! And charging fees for transferring it back and forth is such a hassle.
It's hilarious that the Hua family is even bringing this up for litigation. It's as if the money belongs to them.
Hua Changqing indeed had such delusion.
He gritted his teeth and argued with a dark face. "Ms. Qi Xu, you know that Chen Xiaohua and Lin Zheng's shares are now in my hands, so the equity gains you embezzled belong to me."
"Ha, what a joke!" Qi Xu sneered and told him word by word.
"Mr. Hua Changqing, when did you acquire this equity? Could you please go back and carefully check the date before speaking?"
"I'm afraid it's been less than a month. Excuse me, has Shanglin Group transferred a single cent to my husband's card in this month?"
"Or do you naively believe that the profits before the share transfer are also yours? If you don't understand the law, you can ask the judge to explain it to you."
"Even if they're asking for repayment, it's Ms. Chen Xiaohua and Mr. Lin Zheng who are asking for it. It has nothing to do with you. Your Honor, please make your decision!"
It was obvious that Hua Changqing was being unreasonable. Ma Pei immediately struck him with a hammer.
"Ms. Qi Xu's statement is true, and the evidence is irrefutable. The distribution of equity profits between Ms. Chen Xiaohua and Mr. Lin Zheng has nothing to do with Mr. Hua Changqing. There's no need to argue further on this matter. Next item!"
Immediately afterwards, Qi Xu calmly took out another pile of information and began his argument.
"Mr. Hua Changqing is accusing Ms. Wen Lan of financial fraud and tax evasion exceeding three billion yuan during her tenure as president of Shanglin Group. He is also alleging that my husband misappropriated tens of billions of yuan from the company, failed to follow financial procurement reimbursement procedures, used donations as a pretext to deceive shareholders, and seized profits from others. These allegations are completely untrue and we deny them all."
"Let's use evidence to tell the truth!"
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