At three o 'clock sharp, the trial began.
It was the presiding judge who banged the gavel and said, "Today's trial is Paramount's Hua Xia branch suing Yun Yi Shopping Network for breaching the contract and Xiao Yunhai for using his personal influence to obstruct the release of their movie, 'Dream Come True'. As Xiao Yunhai is the second shareholder of Yun Yi Shopping Network and can represent the website, and both cases are related to 'Dream Come True', we'll hear both cases together. First, I'd like to ask the defendant, Mr. Xiao Yunhai, do you really not need a lawyer? "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said with a smile, "There's no need. Mr. Presiding Judge, we don't have to waste any more time. Yun Yi Shopping Network has breached the contract. This fact is very clear and we won't refute it. When Mr. Wu and I found out that this was a comedy, we thought that screening the movie during the Wenhe earthquake would hurt the feelings of the people of Hua Xia. We didn't want to be an accomplice, so not only did we close the ticket window, we also made the decision to refund the tickets, causing Paramount to suffer a huge loss. We're willing to accept any ruling from the court, but we think that we did the right thing. "
"Good."
"Well said."
The courtroom broke out in a round of applause.
No one had expected that Xiao Yunhai actually didn't intend to argue in the slightest and directly admitted it, seeming to be very magnanimous. At the same time, he even said that he did the right thing. It made everyone, including the presiding judge, feel their blood boil.
Where justice was, there was no regret.
Although the presiding judge was touched, he still carried out his duty well. He banged the gavel and said, "Silence, silence. I announce that Paramount's Hua Xia branch is suing Yun Yi Shopping Network for breaching the contract. We'll announce the results together after a while. Next, you used your personal influence to obstruct the release of 'Dream Come True'. Do you admit to this? "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "I admit it. "Similar to the decision made by Yun Yi Shopping Network, I don't want them to premiere such a movie tonight. I think it's a crime, a crime to the brothers and sisters who lost their loved ones in the Wenhe earthquake. If they knew that while they were suffering, Hua Xia people in other regions were laughing at a comedy film, how could they endure it? "
"I posted a very long post, and many people reposted it and liked it. However, the one who really ruined 'Dream Come True' wasn't me, but their lead actor, Mr. Matthew. More than a hundred thousand lives, but he actually felt that the number of deaths was too little. Fortunately, he didn't come today. Otherwise, I would have beaten the crap out of him. He was a scumbag. Sorry, I said too much. "
The presiding judge nodded and said, "Since the defendant has already admitted it, then the plaintiff doesn't need to make any more statements. Please wait patiently. The results will be announced in ten minutes. "
The presiding judge stood up and gave Xiao Yunhai an appreciative look before leaving with the jurors.
"Hey, Mr. Lawyer, you should thank me. You didn't say a word and you got a hefty lawyer's fee, "Xiao Yunhai said to the plaintiff's lawyer with a smile.
The opposing lawyer smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Xiao, to be honest, I really don't want to take this case. I don't understand why you have to go through the legal process when you admit it so frankly. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "I hope that this matter can blow up and remind other entertainment companies that some things can't be done. Even if I have to pay a huge price, I won't allow them to do as they please in Hua Xia. "
"Alright."
Everyone at the scene applauded. Even the lawyer clapped his hands with admiration, which infuriated the representative of Parramon.
In just ten minutes, the presiding judge came out and announced the results in court.
Yun Yi Shopping Network violated the contract and was fined fifteen million yuan; Xiao Yunhai was suspected of obstructing the release of 'Dream Come True' and was fined one million yuan.
After the court's decision, Paramount's representative raised an objection on the spot.
"Presiding judge, Mr. Xiao has caused a huge loss to Paramount. Why is the fine only one million yuan? Isn't it too light?"
The presiding judge stopped in his tracks and turned to say, "I've explained it clearly just now. The real reason why 'Dream Come True' is boycotted by Hua Xia's fans is Mr. Matthew, not Mr. Xiao. If you feel that the punishment is unfair, you can appeal to the Beijing High People's Court. "
After that, the presiding judge nodded at Xiao Yunhai and left.
"This is officials protecting each other. I want to sue you, "Paramount's representative shouted.
Xiao Yunhai glanced at him and said disdainfully, "Your knowledge of Chinese literature isn't that great. I'm not an official, I'm just a businessman. I hope you can remember this lesson. If you want to make money in Hua Xia, you have to respect the feelings of Hua Xia's people. Believe it or not, if you continue to be entangled like this and piss off the fans, don't mention a mere Matthew, even your entire Paramount will be banned. "
Paramount's representative's chest heaved up and down, obviously furious, but he dared not say a word.
Xiao Yunhai was the richest man in the world while he was just a middle-level manager of Paramount. There was no comparison between the two.
If he said something wrong and offended Xiao Yunhai, or caused even more serious consequences for the company, then he really wouldn't be able to bear the consequences.
Watching Paramount's representative leave in a huff, Wang Guoan spat and said, "Who do you think you are?"
Ge Wuyou came to Xiao Yunhai and said, "Yunhai, you're the best. I'm ashamed. Although I couldn't stand it for a long time, Paramount's power made me quite apprehensive, so I didn't stand up at the first time. "
Wang Guoan, Sun Yanjun, Zhang Hong, and the others were also a little embarrassed.
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "I understand. Paramount controls the Steer Cinema that covers the world. Being their enemy is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg. Haha, if it was me back then, I would have made the same choice. "
Everyone felt a little better after hearing Xiao Yunhai's words.
Wang Guoan said, "I heard that Matthew is very powerful and is the artist that Paramount is promoting. Being banned by Hua Xia this time is definitely a huge loss for Paramount. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Paramount invested 1.5 billion US dollars in a blockbuster movie, 'Lion', starring Matthew. Without Hua Xia's box office, they will definitely suffer heavy losses. This is a small lesson for them, so that Paramount won't think that we're easy to bully. "
Walking out of the court, Xiao Yunhai was interviewed by the reporters amidst the screams of the fans.
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