Chapter: 6071

Since meeting Ye Chen, Peter Zhou had been unable to get in touch with Ye Chen and didn't know if Ye Chen had brought out the Four-sided Treasure from North Federation. Now a judge suddenly wants to acquit him, he first thought of finding a way to contact Ye Chen.

But then he realized that he absolutely couldn't take the initiative to contact Ye Chen. The Rockefeller family is now releasing him, just like those hunters in the mountains digging bee nests. They will attach a feather to the bee's body and then release it back into the nest to find the location of the beehive.

He believed that the Rockefeller family must have such intentions now.

The judge saw him not speaking and opened his mouth: "By the way, Mr. Zhou, all your treatment fees here will be borne by the Rockefeller family, if you need further treatment, all expenses will also be covered;"

"There's also a compensation for the physical and mental harm you suffered during your imprisonment. The Rockefeller family has offered a settlement of three million North Federation dollars. If you agree, they will arrange for a lawyer to come and discuss the compensation with you. If you're not satisfied with this amount, you can always file a lawsuit."

The judicial system in North Federation is quite different from that in Eastern Countries.

One of the biggest differences may be in the matter of compensation.

In Eastern Countries, the definition of compensation often relies on per capita income as a reference, so it's usually not very high. But in North Federation, once the nature and impact are bad, the compensation can break through the ceiling.

In recent years, an airline company in North Federation physically assaulted a Asian doctor on a plane and forced him off the plane. This incident was exposed online and had a profound impact, ultimately resulting in both parties reaching a settlement, but the amount was not publicly disclosed. However, many channels reported that the compensation could be as high as 140 million North Federation dollars.

This kind of compensation is unimaginable in Eastern Countries, but it's not rare in North Federation.

The Rockefeller family has already acknowledged their mistake and taken responsibility for it, so according to social norms in North Federation, Zhou Liangyuan can immediately claim a significant amount of compensation from them.

What's more, considering the impact of this incident, as long as a lawyer is professional enough, the Rockefeller family could be asked to pay 30 million North Federation dollars without hesitation.

However, at this moment, Zhou Liangyuan spoke very calmly: "I don't need any compensation. Please tell the Rockefeller family's lawyer to prepare an unconditional settlement agreement, and I'm willing to sign it."

The judge was taken aback, unable to help but say: "Mr. Zhou, are you sure you want an unconditional settlement? Although my position doesn't allow me to say too much, this case has developed to where the entire North Federation is paying attention to you. If you don't receive compensation, it... might not be very suitable..."

The Rockefeller family has chosen to release Zhou Liangyuan without guilt, so in terms of justice and reason, they should give Zhou Liangyuan a reasonable compensation, which will allow the people who are paying attention to this incident to feel satisfied and shift their gaze away.

However, if Zhou Liangyuan doesn't receive any compensation, regardless of whether it's because the Rockefeller family won't give him one or he doesn't want one, this matter will leave a lingering sense of unease for those paying attention.

The judge has close ties with the Rockefeller family and naturally doesn't hope that this matter will leave a lingering issue. As long as both parties can reach a settlement that satisfies the public, this matter will slowly fade away from public view, ultimately without anyone remembering it again.

However, Zhou Liangyuan shook his head calmly and smiled: "I don't need compensation. If I were to accept their money, especially a large amount of it, everyone's attitude towards this incident would undergo a massive transformation; people would initially sympathize with me, willing to make a fuss on my behalf, gradually transforming into envying me, resenting me, and even wanting to replace me or become like me."

"In the process, the perpetrator in their eyes will gradually cease being a perpetrator and become a lavish benefactor, which is at odds with everything I hope for; I am unable to accept this!"

The judge asked curiously: "Mr. Zhou, what exactly do you hope for?"

Zhou Liangyuan spoke up loudly and sincerely: "I hope that people will always remember this incident, remember that the Rockefeller family is a violator of North Federation law, remember that they misuse public funds to control the entire prison system in their own hands, and remember that they use private justice to torture others to achieve their goals;"

As he spoke, Zhou Liangyuan's tone became more emotional: "I hope that people will never forget the crimes committed by their ancestors, who brutally plundered large amounts of wealth from Eastern lands and caused countless casualties and suffering; I hope that people will forever remember the sins of their forebears, which are indelible!"

"So, I cannot accept their money, nor do I want it!"

The judge was taken aback for a moment, wondering if Zhou Liangyuan would really refuse any compensation from the Rockefeller family. If he did, this matter would inevitably spark public discussion once again, and people would likely attribute his refusal to the massive harm caused by the Rockefeller family.

As a result, the Rockefeller family would be further marginalized in public opinion. JrNovels.com