"Itâs truly absurd! Killing such a cute dog and not paying compensation is one thing, but how dare they ask for damages from the owner?"
"If I were Binbinâs owner, nobody could stop me. Iâd grab a knife right now and head to that nursing home!"
"The dog is already dead, and theyâre still asking for compensation? What kind of logic is that?"
Everyone seemed to feel it personally and was utterly indignant. They believed this was the heartless old man and the nursing home trampling on their compassion! A living creatureâs life had been lost and wasnât being taken seriously. Instead, the so-called âshockâ suffered by the old man seemed more valuable. To even think of claiming damages for that!
"Blogger, do you know the inside story? Who will ultimately win this lawsuit?"
"Donât tell me this nursing home wins in the end. I really wouldnât know what to say then."
"This nursing home is so shameless, and so is that old man and that legal advisorâtheyâre totally unworthy of being called human!"
"Itâs dark, too dark! Theyâre turning the tables; has the victim become the aggressor?"
"So what if they win? Iâve blacklisted this nursing home for life, and from now on, Iâll never give up my seat to an elderly person!"
In the group chat, everyone was talking at once. The number of messages soared past 999+.
Qin Mu shook his head helplessly as he read these netizensâ mindless comments. Having been in this group for so long, he was already quite familiar with their general stance. The majority in the group were dog and cat lovers who adored pets. They couldnât stand people mistreating cats or dogs and would even condemn others for eating dog meat. In Cheng Chuxiaoâs case, they firmly stood by her side, constantly expressing strong support for her.
In their eyes, not using a leash might have been wrong, but it wasnât a big deal. After all, it hadnât caused any substantial harm. The shock experienced by the old man didnât compare to the life of a dog.
With these people... I simply canât communicate,
Qin Mu thought.
Those with sensible views, who occasionally spoke rationally, were removed long ago. It can be said that everyone in the group, apart from me, has contributed to this cyberbullying. They champion freedom of speech, advocate for the equality of all beings, and call for the love and care of pets. Yet they overlook that many of their actions inadvertently trample on and violate the law!
"Everyone, donât worry! Binbinâs owner has found a well-known lawyer from out of town, and theyâve already found a way to win the case. Tomorrowâs trial will definitely be in our favor!"
In the group chat, the group owner, "Little Tianâs Pet," suddenly spoke up to calm everyone: "Justice will eventually overcome evil!"
Qin Mu frowned when he saw these words.
A way to win?
he thought.
He had analyzed this case from every angle and hadnât found any so-called way for them to win.
Itâs a fact that Old Zhang was startled by the unleashed dog. This makes the other party fully liable and obliged to compensate. According to property law, everyone has the responsibility and obligation to manage their property, whether it is inanimate or living. Itâs prohibited to cause harm to other peopleâs lives or property. Clearly, Cheng Chuxiaoâs action of not leashing her dog violated this law. A dog cannot be held civilly liable, but the dog owner can.
Could there be something I havenât discovered?
Looking at the bustling group chat, Qin Mu felt increasingly uneasy.
If thatâs the case, then the skill level of these out-of-town lawyers might be even higher than mine!
With that thought, his expression became somewhat grave. He murmured, "It seems I canât be careless tomorrow."
He understood the principle that there were always mountains beyond mountains, and people beyond people.
If Iâm not careful... I might really capsize in the gutter.
Therefore, to be cautious, he conducted a mock trial of this seemingly simple case. He put himself in the oppositionâs shoes, deeply analyzing the case and looking for any vulnerabilities. But, after more than an hour of searching, he couldnât find a single point where his side might fail. The fact that Old Zhang was chased by the dog was confirmed. No matter the dogâs motive, it possessed the ability to inflict harm on a seventy-eight-year-old senior.