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Chapter 128 Soap? It Broke My Defense
Chapter 128 Soap? It Broke My Defense
He Bingbing also chimed in at that moment, "Wu Bin, you are a contracted anchor with our TV station, so our TV station’s team of lawyers can also serve you."
Wu Bin felt very touched upon hearing this.
Luo You, on the other hand, felt extremely apprehensive.
Good lord, without even hearing what I wanted to discuss, you threw a ’lawyer bundle’ at me, right?
Finally, Luo You understood why Ding Zhi had repeatedly stressed the importance of a polite demeanor.
If it really escalated to a lawsuit, Wu Bin’s supporting team of lawyers might be able to stand up to the Guo Family.
Worried about going head-to-head with Wu Bin, Luo You quickly explained, "Please don’t misunderstand, my visit is to discuss reconciliation, not to start a lawsuit with you, please calm down first."
Oh, so it’s about reconciliation.
Wu Bin gave a slight smile with a curl at the corner of his mouth.
Everything was within his expectations.
He had thought Guo Xiong, this rich second generation, was tougher, but apparently not.
Before Wu Bin could speak, Han Jiaoyan spoke first.
"You beat up Wu Bin like this, and you think he would forgive you? Dream on!"
Xu Qian nodded in agreement at her side.
"No forgiveness, get lost."
Luo You: …
Is the president’s daughter always this straightforward and crude?
Seeing the two women defending him, Wu Bin felt very touched.
But being touched was one thing, making money was another.
Lying in the hospital bed, Wu Bin cleared his throat and said lightly, "Reconciliation is not impossible, as long as you agree to a few of my demands."
Luo You hurriedly raised his phone and leaned it towards him.
"Speak, Wu Bin. My young master is listening."
Wu Bin raised a finger.
"First, being beaten to the brink of life, I ought to get some compensation, right?"
Luo You’s mouth twitched, feeling Wu Bin was somewhat shameless.
Your life is hanging by a thread?
When I came in just now, you were clearly chatting and laughing!
Ding Zhi did not know Wu Bin’s current situation; he had only seen the hospital’s injury assessment report before.
Thus, the image in Ding Zhi’s mind was of Wu Bin lying in bed, surrounded by tubes, using all his strength to speak with him.
Ding Zhi knew such an opportunity for negotiation was rare, so he quickly said, "Of course, Wu Bin, how much do you think we should compensate?"
Trying to lead me to state a price?
Wu Bin sneered internally.
Wu Bin said indifferently, "As for the specific amount of compensation, it depends on your sincerity."
"A few days ago, I saw a news story about a stray cat tripping a passerby, who got a level-ten disability, and the person feeding the stray cats was sentenced to pay two hundred and sixty thousand yuan."
"So, what do you think is appropriate to give me, when you’ve beaten me to the brink of life?"
Ding Zhi broke out into a cold sweat immediately.
The way Wu Bin phrased his demand was strange.
It seemed like he was opening his lion’s mouth wide, but not fully.
After all, he didn’t state a price.
So, Wu Bin gave Ding Zhi the feeling of a lion half-opening its mouth.
Knowing full well that Wu Bin had a big appetite, they still needed to actively feed this lion to protect Guo Xiong.
After a moment of silence, Ding Zhi said, "Wu Bin, would a compensation of one million be appropriate from our side?"
Wu Bin chuckled lightly, not responding.
Ding Zhi hastily corrected himself, "Two million, how about two million?"
Wu Bin sighed.
"It seems your sincerity isn’t quite enough. If you don’t know how much money you should give, then let me do the math for you."
"For intentionally assaulting someone and causing serious injuries, according to our Huaxia law, the legal punishment should be a fixed-term imprisonment of no less than three years and no more than ten years."
"Let me remind you again, this is a public prosecution case. Once the police start an official investigation, whether I sue you or not, Young Master Guo will have to go in."
"So it would be best if you consider how much Young Master Guo’s freedom to frolic outside for a year is worth, and then decide on the compensation amount."
Ding Zhi took a sharp intake of breath.
Wu Bin had come well-prepared!
Ding Zhi had originally prepared a series of persuasive lines to coax Wu Bin.
But as soon as Wu Bin started speaking, he unleashed a combination punch that left Ding Zhi completely stumped.
Wu Bin’s demands were simple.
Pay the money, settle the matter.
If the money is not enough, regardless of who you are, just go in and serve a few years.
Ding Zhi muted the phone microphone and then started discussing with Guo Xiong.
"Young Master Guo, the problem now is that when you guys started the fight, it was broadcast live in its entirety."
Guo Xiong was very aggrieved.
"It was mainly that black man Freeman who was hitting him! I just kicked him twice, and even fractured my little toe!"
Ding Zhi sighed and said, "That’s true, but who knows if it was those two kicks of yours that caused Wu Bin to suffer internal bleeding?""
"So at best, we’ll strive to get you a three-year sentence."
"But if we can get a letter of understanding, and also cooperate with Wu Bin to pin everything on Freeman, there’s still a good chance we can get you out."
Guo Xiong got the message.
Which meant, to be safe and sound, this money was essentially buying his freedom, and had to be given.
Guo Xiong felt incredibly frustrated.
All he did was kick him twice!
"So how much do you think is appropriate?"
Ding Zhi was somewhat embarrassed.
"Wu Bin said it himself, let Young Master estimate, how much your freedom for a year outside is worth."
After a short silence, Guo Xiong said, "Keep it under ten million and let’s settle this matter."
Ding Zhi nodded his head and unbussed the phone microphone.
"Wu Bin, student, during the initial conflict everything was broadcast live, and I believe if you watch the replay, you’ll see that our Young Master Guo hardly fought at all."
"So how about we raise the compensation to five million, how does that sound?"
As soon as Ding Zhi said this, the spectators in the livestream were all stunned.
"Damn? Five million! Is this a high roller or what!"
"At first, I thought Brother Wu getting hit would at most get him a new car, I didn’t expect it to literally buy a house!"
"Didn’t you hear what Brother Wu said? He was beaten to the brink of life and death. I don’t recommend you guys to earn money this way, it’s risky."
"Even though I know I can’t do it, I’m so envious! This is five million we’re talking about!"
Just when the spectators thought Wu Bin would definitely accept, Wu Bin sighed.
"It seems your sincerity isn’t really enough. I don’t have the patience to waste more time here. You guys can go back, I don’t want the five million."
"Tell your Young Master Guo to get ready for prison."
"And by the way, just a friendly reminder, if the soap drops on the ground there, make sure not to pick it up."
Wu Bin’s first couple of sentences Guo Xiong could withstand, but the last one completely broke his defense.
Just thinking about those prisoners’ peculiar tastes gave Guo Xiong an onset of goosebumps all over his body.
Guo Xiong couldn’t hold back anymore and quickly shouted, "Ten million! I’m willing to pay you ten million in compensation!"