Too Bad I Take Things Seriously-Chapter 483 - 203: MVP of the Game, Ma Ming!_4
Seeing this, these middle-aged individuals sighed in relief.
This trial... it incorporated so many dramatic and sensational elements, just like a soap opera. It started with classmates falling out over eighteen yuan, then moved on to a sham divorce and marital strife, and finally, infighting in court between the defendants—a drama filled with love-hate dynamics and mutual torment.
It truly captivated them.
"Alright, we can now visit the dining hall and accommodation conditions of the nursing home," said the staff member with understanding, continuing the conversation.
One middle-aged person frowned. "The judgment is about to be announced. Why don’t we... wait until after the verdict to go see?"
The others nodded in agreement.
Having watched the trial for so long, not staying for the verdict would feel like something was missing.
The staff member: "..."
「Yangcheng Court」
The First Criminal Trial Court.
「Half an hour later.」
The Judgment Chief, along with the collegium members, re-entered the courtroom.
"All rise!"
After everyone stood up, the Judgment Chief announced, "The First Criminal Trial Court of Yangcheng District Court, after three trial sessions, has concluded the case of Meng Lei and Tian Shulan on the charges of fraud and refusal to execute judgments.
"The court holds that Meng Lei, since his college years, has continuously borrowed money from classmates under the pretext of loans and, despite many years passing, has refused to repay. The facts are clear, and there is sufficient witness testimony and material evidence.
"During his employment, he continued to illegally defraud colleagues, friends, relatives, and others of their money. The cumulative amount is substantial, reaching 820,000 yuan, which constitutes the crime of fraud.
"Furthermore, after the verdict regarding the eighteen yuan debt was issued, he colluded with Tian Shulan to transfer assets in an attempt to resist the court’s judgment, rendering the judgment unenforceable.
"Meng Lei’s series of actions violated Articles 266 and 313 of the Criminal Law, constituting the crime of fraud and the crime of refusing to execute judgments and orders.
"Tian Shulan, during her marriage to Meng Lei, repeatedly instigated and encouraged Meng Lei to defraud others of their property. She did not attempt to prevent these actions and participated in them. Her involvement in the fraud amounted to 530,000 yuan, making her an accomplice to the crime of fraud, as an accessory.
"The following verdict is now rendered:
"In accordance with Articles 266 and 313 of the Criminal Law, Meng Lei is convicted of fraud and of refusing to execute judgments and orders. For these combined offenses, he is sentenced to fourteen years of imprisonment and fined 21,000 yuan.
"In accordance with Articles 266 and 313 of the Criminal Law, Tian Shulan is convicted of fraud and of refusing to execute judgments and orders. For these combined offenses, she is sentenced to eleven years of imprisonment and fined 18,000 yuan.
"Furthermore, as this case involves economic fraud, 820,000 yuan of Tian Shulan’s assets shall be confiscated and returned to all lenders.
"Should you disagree with this verdict, you may file an appeal with this court or directly with the next higher court within fifteen days from the date this judgment takes effect."
A full five minutes later, the reading of their verdicts was finally complete.
Below, in the courtroom, the expressions on everyone’s faces varied greatly.
On the plaintiff’s side, Ma Ming was visibly elated, utterly overjoyed.
After striving for so long—taking leave from work, rushing to Yangcheng, and diligently studying litigation methods—his efforts had finally paid off!
The "old classmate" who hadn’t repaid his eighteen yuan...
He had finally sent him to prison!
And to top it off, he’d managed to get Meng Lei’s beautiful wife sent in too.
Meanwhile, Shi Liangping was utterly flabbergasted, looking at Ma Ming with a dazed expression.
This lawsuit... I’ve hardly spoken a few words throughout. Apart from the prosecutor’s presentation of evidence and rebuttals, the one who spoke the most was my own client. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
"Do you... really have no interest in changing careers and becoming a lawyer?" he swallowed hard and couldn’t help but ask again.
On the defendant’s side, Tian Shulan sat slumped in her chair, her face ashen.
The verdict had sentenced her to a staggering eleven years of imprisonment!
For her, this was an unbearable number.
Next to her, Meng Lei showed a completely different reaction.
Where am I going to get the money to pay the fine...
His brow was furrowed. His focus was not on the length of the sentence but on the fine the court had imposed on him.
21,000 yuan!
