Although the hearing was starting, they would not jump straight into the trial and start rattling away.
After all, this was no major case, just defamation.
Besides, hadn't the judge taken money?
Naturally, the lower the profile, the better.
So both sides went to the mediation room, where a mediator would first conduct "pretrial mediation."
When the mediator saw Jiang Yulin, he gave her a slight nod.
Jiang Yulin felt completely reassured and smiled back.
This was in the bag.
She tugged at Choi Su-jin and whispered something in her ear.
Choi Su-jin had looked anxious the entire time, but now she suddenly relaxed and broke into a radiant smile, complete with the smile of a victor.
That change of expression rivaled an opera mask change.
It was so outrageous and blatant that even a blind person could have spotted something wrong.
Even the mediator felt rather awkward.
Inwardly, he could only curse, Did a donkey kick you in the head? Why are you reacting so strongly?!
You might as well announce it outright!
From his standpoint, he wanted nothing more than for both sides to shake hands, make peace, and settle this quickly.
Whatever his private complaints and dissatisfaction, he had taken the money. He had to follow through.
Otherwise, if they were dissatisfied or he pushed them too far and they turned around and reported him, wouldn't he be finished?
"Mr. Kim Jeong-tae cannot attend due to other circumstances, so his girlfriend, Miss Choi Su-jin, will represent him today."
The mediator's gaze swept over Xiao Yu. Assuming he was merely an ordinary companion there to accompany them, he paid him no mind.
Finally, he looked at the plaintiff, Song Qingrong, and chose to offer some gentle persuasion.
"Miss Song Qingrong, I've studied your case. Really, it's just some