Chapter 692 - 436: Taking a Loss in Silence! Why Are There Such Bastards in the World!
Chapter 692: Chapter 436: Taking a Loss in Silence! Why Are There Such Bastards in the World!
"The defendant, please speak."
From the judge’s bench, Sun Guang slowly spoke, then immediately focused his gaze on the defendant, Ye Ji.
Ye Ji’s mind was a bit chaotic, looking at Xu Liang, unable to figure out what exactly the other party intended to do.
Twenty million...
Just for putting some cleaning solution in the pipes.
They want the company to pay twenty million!?
This is not right... Normally, even four or five million would be considered a lot, how dare the other party demand four to five times that amount!?
The most crucial part is...
’Didn’t Wang Chenghua say he was on our side... how could he ask for this much?’
Ye Ji was stunned on the spot, his mind unable to piece together.
"The defendant, the defendant can speak now."
Seeing him remain silent for a long time, Wei Wen on the judge’s bench immediately prompted him.
Only then did Ye Ji regain his senses.
"We..."
He began to speak, hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at the judge’s bench.
Wang Chenghua was sitting there at this moment.
His expression was extremely grim at this time, his chest heaving violently, wishing his gaze could transform into sharp knives to slice Xu Liang several times!
’Twenty million... bandits... bandits!!!’
Wang Chenghua’s inner rage was coursing, filled with disbelief as well.
The other party... the other party really dared to gouge him...
Madman, really a naked madman!
To think I was still working for the other party before the trial, handling affairs for Cross Group and welfare agencies, yet halfway through the work... the other party suddenly stabbed him twice in the back.
’Negotiating with a tiger... this person is simply a beast!’
Wang Chenghua roared internally, then cast a vicious glare at Xu Liang.
Then he gave Ye Ji a hard look.
Ye Ji instantly understood, and immediately, a voice sounded in the courtroom.
"Honorable Judge."
"Regarding the plaintiff’s allegations about Amcor Company’s liability... we agree and have no objection."
As soon as the words were spoken.
The people on the judge’s bench paused.
"You agree?"
Sun Guang’s eyes flashed with surprise, exchanging a glance with Wei Wen.
Amcor Company is no good entity; by all rights, the other party should deny it strongly, dragging the case on for years!
Not to mention, the acceptance pertained to the precondition of claiming twenty million in compensation.
"That’s right, we acknowledge our liability, but..."
Ye Ji nodded, then changed his tone.
"We have objections regarding the responsibility compensation proposed by the opposition’s lawyer!"
He knew what Wang Chenghua had in mind.
Before the trial, both sides had extensive communication, and there was only one conclusion, to quickly conclude the case!
This was indeed the case.
Wang Chenghua needed to end this troublesome case, so did Zhuge Rong, and the same goes for Cross Group!
So... whatever demands Xu Liang proposed, Wang Chenghua had to agree to swiftly wrap up the case.
Even if unwilling, Zhuge Rong and the people of Cross Group would force him to swallow this bitter pill.
Wang Chenghua was mentally prepared, but no matter how prepared...
"Twenty million is indeed too much!"
Ye Ji suddenly took a deep breath, speaking in a deep voice:
"The individuals affected in this case are quite complex."
"Firstly, the deceased, Mr. Qian."
"According to the forensic institution, although trace corrosion was found on Mr. Qian’s body, the actual cause of death was his living environment."
"He had already developed a lung infection due to his vagrant lifestyle, his body was weak, and he was suffering from multiple diseases..."
The vagrant Mr. Qian’s health resembled a shabby straw hut, teetering on the verge of collapse.
Amcor Company’s cleaning solution wasn’t a hard kick at this straw hut.
Instead, it was like a gust of wind, but even this gust caused the straw hut to instantly collapse!
So, in terms of responsibility...
"We believe that the compensation of 4.7 million for Mr. Qian is unjustifiable."
Ye Ji shook his head, slowly stating it.
The two judges nodded in slight agreement upon hearing this.
Wei Wen touched his chin and said:
"How much compensation is your side willing to provide?"
Ye Ji hesitated, glanced at Wang Chenghua, and then slowly said, "Including the cremation fee, a total of... seven hundred thousand!"
"Compensating 1.4 million for the victim, Zhao Jie."
"For those affected..."
From 4.7 million to seven hundred thousand, well, barely anything left!
Judges Wei Wen and Sun Guang exchanged a glance, their eyelids twitching.
Well indeed, one side shoots the price to the sky, the other wishes to drop it to the ocean’s deepest trench...
But it’s common.
Sun Guang didn’t inquire further, turning to Xu Liang and saying:
"Plaintiff, regarding the defendant’s proposal, do you accept?"
The words were barely said.
In the hearing area,
Wang Chenghua steadied his heart, clenching his fist, his gloomy eyes fixed on Xu Liang, his brows tightly furrowed.
That’s how business negotiations go.
Even though this is a courtroom discussing compensation, the process is the same!
One asks for a sky-high price, the other provides a rock-bottom one, thus allowing room for both sides to engage in a price tug-of-war until a mutually acceptable low price is reached.
With this thought, Wang Chenghua sharply focused on Xu Liang.
He wanted to see what the lowest price the other party would offer!
Only...
"Honorable Judge, we propose a recess."
Xu Liang suddenly spoke, offering a different suggestion.
Wang Chenghua: ?
Ye Ji: ?
The two paused, then twitched their eyes, looking at him in disbelief.
However, Xu Liang ignored them and continued,
"We suggest a recess to renegotiate the compensation during the break period!"