Training the Heavens

Chapter 19: Fetching water from a bamboo basket is in vain
Just now, when Xie Meilan was being interrogated, she already knew the ending of herself and Lu Jie. Lu Jie would definitely have to stay in jail for a long time.

She was a little luckier because her culpability was lighter as she was an accomplice and she was pregnant, so even if she was sentenced she would not go to jail.

Before the verdict is announced, you will be released on bail and placed under residential surveillance with an electronic anklet. After the verdict is announced, you can also apply for parole. Your life will definitely be subject to certain restrictions, but it is better than being in jail.

So it’s better to keep the child, otherwise she will really have to go to jail. When Xie Meilan thought of life in prison, she couldn’t help but shiver. How could she bear this!
I just don't know why I didn't realize this when I was cheating with Lu Jie. I guess I was just thinking about getting rich right away. This is really like seeing the thief eating the meat but not seeing the thief being beaten.

Looking around the room, Xie Meilan even felt a hint of joy. If Lu Jie went in, wouldn't the house belong to me? And the car, the Porsche was company property and would probably be confiscated, but the Land Rover was his personal property, so he should be able to keep it, right?

Oh, by the way, there are also his savings. As long as I give birth to the child, even if he is unwilling to give it to me, I can go to court to sue him. The judges will definitely take pity on me and give me most of his property!

Ever since she started dating Lu Jie, Xie Meilan has been keeping an eye on the news in this regard. The precedents that favor women make her confident about dividing Lu Jie's property. Since previous cases were ruled in this way, it must be the same now.

The only concern is that I haven't married Lu Jie yet. If he refuses to admit that the child is his, I will have to find evidence. What should I do?
During the period of residential surveillance, an application is required to use mobile phones, the Internet and other communication devices. Xie Meilan could only close her eyes and slowly search for relevant memories in her mind. Soon she found a similar case. A man and a woman had a child while living together. The man refused to fulfill his father's obligations, and the woman sued him in court.

Based on the evidence presented by the woman, the court directly determined that there was a parent-child relationship between the man and the child, and required the man to fulfill his obligation to support the child.

So if Lu Jie doesn't pay, I can sue him. The evidence is ready! The signed transcript shows that I haven't had any contact with other men during this period, and I have the punctured Okamoto to prove it!

In addition, if one party applies for a paternity test and the other party refuses to agree to the test without a valid reason, the court may presume that the facts unfavorable to him or her are established in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

So as long as he files the lawsuit himself, he can get a result that is favorable to him regardless of whether Lu Jietong agrees to do a paternity test or not!
In addition to child support, she can also ask Lu Jie for assistance on the grounds that she has temporarily lost her ability to work after giving birth. She can also use his house and car for her own use. Otherwise, what will happen to the child if she loses the house and car?
Xie Meilan's mind was particularly clear at this time. She seemed to have put all her IQ into this aspect. If it were work-related content, it would not be so easy to remember.

Now she only regretted not getting Lu Jie to get married sooner. If they had become husband and wife, there wouldn't have been any need for such complications. She could have just taken half of his fortune? Sixty percent? No, at least seventy percent or more. That way, Xie Meilan would have achieved financial freedom.

Xie Meilan was dreaming sweet dreams while waiting obediently for the court session. She even hoped that Lu Jie would be sentenced to a longer term so that she could enjoy a few more years of life without Lu Jie's harassment.

Because they were targeted by Jian Shen very early on and arrested very promptly, the chain of evidence was well preserved. The interrogation, inspection, and prosecution processes were completed without much effort. Three months later, the trial of the financial crime case of Lu Jie and Xie Meilan's gang was officially opened.

At this time, Xie Meilan was already five months pregnant. She deliberately changed into clothes that showed her belly, hoping to win the judge's sympathy and reduce her punishment.

After the court hearing, Lu Jie, Xie Meilan, and the other suspects were extremely cooperative. The evidence they had provided was so comprehensive that further resistance would only increase their sentences. It was better to confess honestly and seek leniency. The courtroom investigation, the debate, and the defendants' final statements followed. Because the case was not controversial, the judge rendered the verdict immediately.

The court sentenced Lu Jie to 12 years in prison and a fine of 15 million yuan for crimes such as fundraising fraud and money laundering. The illegal gains were recovered and returned to the victims and the victimized units. Lu Jie was ordered to continue to repay the remaining amount.

Ah! Before Lu Jie could react, Xie Meilan wailed and collapsed to the ground, clutching her stomach and howling.

Everyone in the court was stunned. Your turn hasn't been made yet, why are you shouting?

Little did they know that Xie Meilan had long considered Lu Jie's money her own. Now that Lu Jie's money had been confiscated and she had to pay it back, how could she not feel distressed? This was simply cutting her own flesh!

The staff quickly called a doctor and rushed Xie Meilan to a nearby hospital. After she recovered, Xie Meilan didn't ask about the baby in her belly or the verdict. Instead, she grabbed the court staff and asked, "How much money is left after Lu Jie paid the fine and reimbursement?"

"According to our investigation, he's bankrupt! He doesn't have enough cash to pay the fine, so the court will auction off his house, car, and other fixed assets!"

"Oh, by the way, your verdict is out. Because you cooperated and your involvement was relatively minor, you were only sentenced to three years in prison, a fine of 500,000 yuan, and confiscation of your illegal gains! The salary and bonuses Lu Jie paid you before were all considered illegal gains, so all your bank accounts have been frozen!"

"Considering you're pregnant, we'll ensure your basic needs during the execution process, but it's impossible for you to continue living your current life as a wealthy wife! After the verdict is issued, you'll have to move out of Lu Jie's house. Your Porsche, which is company property, will also be confiscated. Your designer clothes and bags will also be auctioned off."

"Wow, wow, wow." Before the staff member could finish speaking, Xie Meilan covered her face and burst into tears.

She was secretly happy earlier, but now she got nothing.

The nurse heard the sound and quickly reminded, "Don't get too excited, it's not good for the baby!"

Baby? Why would I need a baby now? Xie Meilan wiped away her tears and said in despair, "I don't want this child anymore. Give me an abortion right now!"

(End of this chapter)