Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

Half an hour later.

Amidst the gaze of all the top lawyers, Qin Mu and Zhang Wei walked side by side.

Toward Huang Qinglin.

From the audience.

Thunderous applause erupted, a gathering of countless honors.

Everyone was aware.

The significance of the mock trial conference.

"You two... are you interested in joining the Criminal Law Research Institute?"

After the awards ceremony.

Huang Qinglin smiled at Qin Mu and Zhang Wei, extending an invitation.

Before his voice even faded.

The room was shocked.

All the top lawyers widened their eyes, almost doubting their own senses.

The Criminal Law Research Institute!

This is an organization led by Huang Qinglin dedicated to researching current criminal law.

Anyone who enters it is a top talent.

Rumor has it.

This institution even has the right to suggest amendments to current criminal law!

"The... Criminal Law Research Institute?"

Zhang Wei shuddered upon hearing it.

Showing a look of ecstasy.

Being a defense lawyer in criminal matters, he naturally knew about this institution.

"I'd be willing to join!"

Almost without hesitation.

He nodded vigorously, agreeing at once.

Although...

He didn't contribute to this first place, but the opportunity was once in a lifetime.

Even if it means swallowing his pride, he couldn't pass it up.

"And you?"

Huang Qinglin nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on Qin Mu.

His main target for the invitation was Qin Mu, with Zhang Wei as a secondary.

"Well... sorry."

But after a brief consideration, Qin Mu shook his head.

Declining the invitation.

He knew how impressive this institute was.

But...

His participation in the national lawyers conference was only to complete a system task.

The Criminal Law Research Institute... did not appeal to him.

Reborn into a new life.

His mindset is vastly different from ordinary people.

Living freely and with ease is what he values most.

"Since... you've decided, I won't insist."

Huang Qinglin looked deeply at Qin Mu, sighing.

Qin Mu's gaze was resolute.

Knowing he couldn't change Qin Mu's mind, he gave up on persuading further.

Next.

The awards ceremony began.

The Jin City lawyer team, represented by Qin Mu and Zhang Wei, won the first place in the mock trial.

The nine-member lawyer team from Shanghai won second place in the mock trial.

The lawyer team from Yangcheng...

...

Study Law Alliance Forum.

Netizens continued to follow the live broadcast.

Upon seeing Qin Mu reject Huang Qinglin's invitation, they felt a bit heartbroken.

"Does the host not understand what the Criminal Law Research Institute is? Not going there?"

"This was a chance for meteoric rise, I really can't guess what the host is thinking."

"This was satisfying, I saw six cases at once and learned a lot."

"Come on, there's a quiz with prizes, who will be the next lucky person under the host's hand?"

"Speaking of which, has anyone noticed... the online environment is actually getting much better now?"

"..."

Posts kept popping up on the forum.

Many sent congratulations, celebrating Qin Mu for winning first in the national mock trial competition.

Many in the law field expressed regret for Qin Mu.

As the mock trial ended.

Netizens turned their focus to Qin Mu's next video update.

Starting to guess the type and possible sentence of the next victim.

...

A day later.

Jin City.

Nursing home.

After a seven-day journey, Qin Mu returned here.

Only to find...

The yard was filled with strange and unusual banners.

"Warmly celebrating the return of the nation's mock trial champion!"

"Without Qin Mu, criminal law would remain eternal night!"

"Jin City, your Emperor is back!"

"Is Jin City in chaos? Qin Mu decides!"

…

The content of the banners was more exaggerated one after another.

Many banners made Qin Mu's face flush, hard to face.

He didn't know which genius came up with them.

"Xiao Qin? You're back?"

On the road.

Zhang Qingyuan was the first to spot Qin Mu, getting excited instantly: "Did you see the banners on the road? We came up with all of them!"

"Hehe, we even researched the popular phrases you young people like and asked our grandsons to help us make these banners!"

"This time you really gave Jin City face, first place, we never even made it to the top ten before."

Zhang Qingyuan puffed out his chest.

His face almost said "praise me."

Qin Mu's face turned dark: "..."

What the heck with young people's popular phrases.

These words...

Were way too blown up.

It's like being roasted on a spit.

Even words like Emperor were used.

If some people with ulterior motives reported it, he'd be in trouble in no time.

"Oh? Xiao Qin is back? The deputy dean is looking for you, said to find him once you're back."

Coincidentally.

As Song Tiancheng was strolling, he also saw Qin Mu and greeted him.

Qin Mu nodded.

Temporarily setting the banner matters aside, he headed straight to Wan Zhongyuan's office.

He happened to have things to discuss with Wan Zhongyuan.

...

In the deputy dean's office.

"Xiao Qin, come, sit, have some tea."

Upon seeing Qin Mu.

Wan Zhongyuan smiled broadly, beaming with joy.

This time, with Qin Mu winning first place in the national mock trial competition...

It added a golden plaque to their nursing home.

You should know.

Qin Mu is their in-house legal advisor, helping deal with various issues the elderly encounter in the home.

When promoting the nursing home...

They had already marketed Qin Mu as their selling point.

The number one lawyer in the nation can undoubtedly attract many elderly to come and stay!

After moving into their nursing home, there's no chance of losing any lawsuit you encounter!

These past couple of days.

Even many middle-aged people in their forties have approached him, saying they want to join the nursing home to enjoy legal services.

"This time, thanks to you, the number of seniors joining the home has increased significantly, I'm planning…"

Wan Zhongyuan looked at Qin Mu and revealed his plan.

He was planning to give Qin Mu a raise, plus shares in the nursing home.

As Qin Mu's technical equity.

The reason for doing so.

Was mainly to win over Qin Mu and prevent him from jumping ship.

Such a powerful weapon, only those who use know its worth.

However…

Faced with the lucrative offer, Qin Mu shook his head.

He slowly said, "Well… Dean Wan, I'd like to take a long leave."

"Taking leave is good… wait, what did you say? Long leave? How long?"

Wan Zhongyuan was momentarily stunned.

The smile on his face instantly froze.

Qin Mu nodded.

And shared his thoughts.

After being reborn into this world, he had been looking after the elderly in the nursing home.

Fortunately, he awakened the literal system.

Being meticulous, acting recklessly.

And with the system…

He acquired various skills, luck points, and the like.

At the same time, he also opened an account on Little Station.

To educate the public about the law.

Teaching how to deal with moral coercion and borderline illegal phenomena.

With notable effect.

At least in Jin City, the security situation has improved significantly from before.

Even in the community, you hardly see incidents like high-altitude object throwing and not leashing dogs anymore.

"I'd like… to take a leave for three to five years."

Qin Mu thought about it and didn't specify a time frame.

In the upcoming time.

He wanted to travel around different parts of the country.

Record videos when there's material.

When there's none…

Just relax and enjoy the hard-won peace of this life.

Anyway, in this life…

He no longer needed to toil for money.

"Well…"

After listening, Wan Zhongyuan looked troubled.

But seeing that Qin Mu's mind was made up, he didn't try to persuade him further.

He had to agree.

And expressed…

That Qin Mu could come back to work whenever he wanted.

Qin Mu nodded, pushed open the office door, and walked into the courtyard.

He informed seniors like Zhang Qingyuan, Li Weiguo, Song Tiancheng, and Su Yongnian about this, bidding them farewell.

He thought the seniors might cry and cling to him, not wanting him to leave.

Unexpectedly…

"Going to travel nationwide? Hahaha, Xiao Qin, you've finally figured it out. I've been telling you to get out more, stop staying cooped up in Jin City."

"Look at what a mess you've made of Jin City? You can't find a single troublesome incident, and people on the streets are as polite as can be."

"Go out and catch a few big fish, strive to send a death row prisoner in soon!"

"When are you leaving? Why not today?"

"Remember to send the link when you file a lawsuit so we can watch the court trial livestream."

"..."

The seniors didn't show any reluctance at all.

Instead, they were extremely excited.

Eager for him to set off immediately.

Qin Mu: "..."

𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Finally.

Amid the cheers of the seniors, he packed his things and left the nursing home.

...

That night.

He updated a new status on his Little Station account.

Stating that he planned to travel around the country.

Update as fate allows.

Telling everyone not to rush him for updates.

As a result…

Shortly after the status was updated, the Study Law Alliance Forum exploded.

"Wow! The UP isn't holed up in Jin City anymore, something big is going to happen!"

"Hahaha, now over three thousand counties and cities in the country won't sit quietly, who knows who the next lucky one is."

"Lucky one? More like victim? When he moves, lords fear, when he stays, the world is at peace — is this UP?"

"This is going to be fun, I wonder when UP will wander… cough cough, travel to my city."

"..."

Netizens weren't worried about stirring up trouble.

Being gleeful in their misfortune.

After becoming Qin Mu's fans,

They've long turned into law-abiding 'good citizens'.

Those who really need to be afraid and worried…

Are the ones who treat the law like a joke, those who enjoy moral coercion.

With Qin Mu's grasp of the criminal law…

Getting those people in jail is pretty simple.

...

Jin City.

Mountain and Water Garden District.

After dinner.

Qin Mu looked at the posts on the forum and chuckled helplessly.

"Activate the system."

Then he willed it.

Summoning the system panel, which floated in front of him.

He now mastered skills like [Photographic Memory], [God-Level Cooking], [Perfect Fishing], [Void Enemy Detection], along with thousands of luck points.

And 3000 Wish Value points, allowing for three wishes.

"Three wishes, how should I use them…"

Qin Mu's eyes shone slightly, still not sure how to use these wishes.

After contemplating for a while.

Qin Mu decided to temporarily set aside 300 Wish Value points.

Mumbling, "Forget it, save it for later."

He believed…

That in the long time ahead, he would have the opportunity to use them for emergency needs.

Actually.

He wasn't really that petty, making a fuss about everything.

But having lived again.

To still be so timid, overthinking things…

Would really be a disservice to his rebirth.

He just hoped that through his actions, people would stand firm against moral coercion, and litigate when necessary.

Resolutely maintain their legal rights.

...

The next day.

"Ring ring ring…"

With the crisp sound of the alarm clock.

Qin Mu stretched lazily.

Got up to wash up.

Pulled the suitcase he packed last night.

And headed toward the airport to embark on a new journey.

[The End]