Question: What's it like to wake up and find out you're being sued by a foreigner?
Answer: Thanks for the invite. I'm at the manor, just woke up, and am pleasantly surprised. I hope the trial starts soon.
At this moment, Su Qing was eating breakfast while watching Havin's statement to the media on TV.
"He's a thief! I've come to Jiangzhou today with my lawyer to formally sue him in the Jiangzhou People's Court!" Havin said with a grimace.
He was speaking in English, and because he was so angry, he was rambling and slurring his words.
"Young master, there are a lot of reporters outside. Should we send them away?" Uncle Fu asked Su Qing.
Uncle Fu was certain that the Zodiac Heads had been stolen by Su Qing because he was the one who investigated the matter.
He was stunned last night.
"Young Master is really something!"
Su Qing said, "Let them in."
Then, a large number of reporters swarmed in.
They were stopped by the bodyguards two meters away from the dining table, so as not to affect Su Qing's meal.
"Chairman Su, Havin has arrived in Jiangzhou and has officially filed a lawsuit against you. What do you think?"
"I usually look with my eyes." Su Qing pointed to his eyes, then pointed to the television opposite him.
Everyone was amused by his humor.
"Mr. Su, do you have anything you want to say to Smith Havin?" another reporter asked.
Su Qing said seriously, "I welcome him to use the weapon of law. This is the right of every civilized person. But he has no basis and slanders me, a patriotic entrepreneur. I am very angry. As the saying goes, a person who is upright fears no shadow. I hope to go to court as soon as possible to clear my name. I believe in the law because the law is the fairest."
Then he paused, took a sip of milk, and continued, "I will also use the weapon of law to protect my rights. After the trial, I will also sue him for defamation, which has seriously affected me and my company, and demand that he compensate me!"
Looking at Su Qing, who was righteously condemning Havin and declaring that he would use the law to protect himself, all the reporters had the illusion: he was wronged.
So the illusion could only be an illusion.
Subsequently, relevant news was reported.
"Zijin Group Chairman Su Qing Responds to Havin: Will Sue the Other Party for Defamation."
"Su Qing's Strong Response: Hopes to Go to Court as Soon as Possible, Hopes the Law Will Clear His Name!"
"The New Chairman of Zijin Group Is Suspected of Theft, but the Company's Stock Price Rises Instead of Falls!"
"Support President Su! How could someone as handsome as President Su steal anything? He's definitely being framed!"
"Don't worry, everyone. Judging by President Su's strong attitude, he definitely didn't leave any loopholes."
"What are you saying upstairs? He didn't steal anything at all, so what loopholes are you talking about?"
"Brothers, let's all buy Zijin's stock together! We can't let our hero bleed and cry!"
Due to the special circumstances, the Jiangzhou People's Court handled the case expeditiously. With the consent of both parties, the trial was held on the same day and broadcast live across the entire network.
The spectator seats were full.
Smith Havin sat on the plaintiff's bench with his lawyer, his face grim, and his eyes bloodshot.
On the defendant's bench, Su Qing looked relaxed. He didn't even bring a lawyer because he firmly believed he was innocent! So, he would defend himself.
Clang!
The judge rapped his gavel on the table. "The Jiangzhou People's Court is now in session."
"The plaintiff's attorney may speak."
Havin's lawyer methodically accused Su Qing of stealing five Zodiac Heads belonging to his client.
"Steal your damn… those were ours in the first place, and now they're saying they're yours! Bah!"
"Let's see Chairman Su crush them!"
"Some people are just shameless…"
Seeing Havin speak so confidently about the five Zodiac Heads belonging to him, the live stream comments and the audience in the courtroom were filled with righteous indignation, and they couldn't help but curse.
Clang clang clang!
"Order! Please, the defendant, present your defense!" The judge rapped his gavel to maintain order in the court.
Havin looked at Su Qing with a sneer.
Caught red-handed, with the evidence right there, having openly stolen my things, what more could you possibly say?
Su Qing, however, remained calm and smiled slightly, saying, "Your Honor, the plaintiff's lawyer's accusations against me are purely slanderous, utter nonsense!"
"Fuck you! It's you who are talking nonsense! You thief!" Havin, after the translator conveyed the content to him, couldn't help but point at Su Qing and curse.
"Order! Please, the plaintiff, control your emotions!" The judge rapped the gavel and looked coldly at Havin.
Only then did Havin force himself to calm down, but his eyes still stared fixedly at Su Qing. The judge then turned to Su Qing and said in a gentle tone, "Please, the defendant, continue your defense."
"Your Honor, the plaintiff's lawyer claims I stole the five Zodiac Heads? How absurd. I left the hotel at 4 a.m. London time, which the hotel's security footage and the front desk staff can attest to."
"Then I returned to the hotel at 5:20 a.m. to check out, which is also confirmed by the hotel's security footage, the front desk, and the check-out records. As far as I know, it takes at least an hour and a half to drive from my hotel to Mr. Havin's estate."
"So, I ask Mr. Havin, how did I manage to get to your house in such a short time, knock out five security guards, steal the Zodiac Heads, and then get back to the hotel to check out? Who has that kind of speed?"
Su Qing shrugged and asked Havin.
"Brilliant! Exactly, from a scientific perspective, Chairman Su simply didn't have the time to commit the crime!"
"Now I'm also curious to know how he stole the Zodiac Heads in such a short time."
"Looking at Havin's constipated expression, I feel so good, hahahaha!"
The audience in the courtroom livestream laughed.
Havin's face was extremely unsightly because this was also something he couldn't figure out. However, he had already thought of a way to deal with it: "Perhaps you arranged for someone to steal from my house. Otherwise, how do you explain that my five Zodiac Heads ended up in your hands and were donated by you?"
Su Qing smiled with disdain.
"Mr. Havin, if you lose something and claim I arranged for someone to steal it, then couldn't anyone do the same in the future? You need to provide evidence."
"Our Xia country's antiques are famous worldwide. There are bound to be many cultural relic dealers who make imitations and specialize in deceiving people like you who are easy to fool. How can you be sure that the five Zodiac Heads you lost weren't imitations?"
"There's also a serious question. I have detailed historical records proving that these five Zodiac Heads have been in our country since the Qing Dynasty. Yet you claim they're yours. Please, can you provide any evidence?" After Su Qing finished speaking, he spread his hands and looked at him, shaking his head helplessly.
"Awesome! Nicely done!"
"That's right! We have evidence proving these belong to our country. Does your country have any evidence?"
"No surveillance footage, no effective eyewitnesses, and you can't prove the items are yours, yet you dare to falsely accuse our Chairman Su. You're truly rotten to the core!"
The viewers watching the live stream cheered.
Havin was furious: "My five Zodiac Heads are definitely real! I had them appraised!"
"Then, may I ask, which expert? Do you have an appraisal certificate issued by an official institution?" Su Qing asked again.
Havin's face went from green to white. He had always kept this stuff hidden away, so why would he have an official appraisal certificate?
He had planned to have the authenticity verified by an authority at the auction, which would reassure the bidders.
But he didn't expect the items to be stolen first.
Su Qing suddenly rebuked: "What, speechless now? You have no witnesses, no physical evidence, and no proof that the five Zodiac Heads you lost are the ones I donated! You can't even prove that the five you lost are genuine! This is slander! Frame-up!"
Then, Su Qing looked at the judge: "Your Honor, I have finished speaking. As they say, the innocent are naturally clear, and the guilty are naturally muddy. I fear no entrapment!"
He looked perfectly composed, a ray of sunlight from the window illuminating his face, as if he were bathed in holy light.
Everyone knew it was him who stole them, but without concrete evidence, what could they do?
No evidence meant he didn't steal them!
"You!" Havin nearly coughed up blood, as if it was his fault for losing something. "If you say the five weren't mine, then where are mine?"
Su Qing smiled, "Why not ask God?"
"Does the plaintiff have anything further to add?" The judge looked at the plaintiff's seat, asking.
Havin's face was ashen, and he said nothing. Finally, his lawyer shook his head, indicating there was nothing more.
In the end, the judge announced Su Qing's victory in court.
The online community erupted in cheers for Su Qing.
"Awesome! Look at Havin's face, he's green!"
"Damn it! He wanted to use our country's stuff to make money off of us! Go eat shit!"
"My husband is so handsome! From today on, I'm a die-hard fan of Chairman Su! Hmph, find me, fans!"
Su Qing looked at Havin with a slight smile. "Mr. Havin, you can await my lawyer's letter. Because of your defamation, you've caused serious economic losses to me personally and to my company. Get ready to pay."
"Fuck you! Shit! Bastard!" Havin couldn't hold back anymore. He cursed loudly, and directly swung his fists at Su Qing.
"I lost nearly eighty million euros, and your company's stock has been going crazy these past two days. How dare you say you've suffered economic losses!"
Su Qing raised his foot and kicked him away, then spread his hands. "Everyone saw it, he threw the first punch. I was just defending myself."
Havin was immediately knocked unconscious by that kick.
"Holy moly! Director Su's kick is awesome!"
"He's good at both writing and fighting! Rich, handsome, and talented, isn't this the perfect national husband? Too awesome!"
"Ahhh! So handsome! awsl!"