Just after being thrown into the lake, seven beautiful women blocked the door calling him "husb

Inside the courtroom, you could hear a pin drop.

All eyes were fixed on Chen Ye.

Adding a defendant?

The very first thing they said in court was to request the addition of a defendant?

What kind of operation is this?

On the bench, the experienced old judge frowned slightly.

They were clearly surprised by this unconventional start.

In the audience, there were the riders and their families who were originally nervous.

They looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Even Chen Ye's own people, Qin Kexin, Li Zhe, and Wang Hao, were stunned.

This part was not in the plan at all!

Who should be added?

Why add more now?

In the dock, Wu Han's lips curled into a sneer.

In his view, this was nothing more than the opposing lawyer running out of options and making a last-ditch effort.

It's utterly ridiculous.

Only Zhong Zhengyang, who was known as the "undefeated legend".

A hint of surprise flashed across his usually expressionless face.

His gaze finally shifted from a disdainful glance to a scrutinizing one.

Looking at the young man standing in the plaintiff's seat.

Looking at the confident, playful smile on his face.

This young man is no ordinary person.

"quiet!"

The presiding judge tapped his gavel, his authoritative gaze fixed on Chen Ye.

"Plaintiff's representative, who do you wish to add as a defendant? What are the facts and reasons?"

Chen Ye smiled slightly.

This is exactly the effect he wanted.

Just when everyone thought he would proceed with the case in a methodical manner, he dropped a bombshell.

They made a preemptive strike, disrupting everyone's rhythm.

In particular, it disrupted the rhythm of the "myth" on the other side.

You want me to follow your script?

【dream.】

In my script, you're not even a supporting character.

Chen Ye cleared his throat, his voice loud and clear.

Make sure everyone in the courtroom can hear clearly.

"Your Honor, we request that a third-party labor service company be added to this case."

Xincheng Shunda Labor Dispatch Co., Ltd. is a co-defendant in this case!

The moment the name was uttered, another commotion erupted in the courtroom.

Wu Han's sarcasm deepened.

Zhong Zhengyang's brows furrowed even more.

Add a labor service company?

What's the point of this?

Everyone knows that Huohuo Takeaway is trying to avoid risks.

There was a labor dispatch company separating them from the riders.

The riders' contracts are all signed with these labor service companies.

Huohuo Takeaway has consistently used this as an excuse to shirk its employer responsibilities.

Now, the plaintiff's lawyer has taken the initiative to bring this company into the picture.

Doesn't this just confirm what Huohuo Takeout is all about?

This is tantamount to handing the knife to the opponent.

They blew up another hole in their already precarious position.

Qin Kexin's heart sank to the bottom.

She was so anxious that she wanted to grab Chen Ye's sleeve, but she was restrained by court rules.

She could only clench her hands tightly, her nails almost digging into her flesh.

What exactly is this man trying to do?

"reason."

The judge's voice already carried a hint of impatience.

If the plaintiff's lawyer cannot provide a reasonable explanation.

He would not hesitate to reject the application, which he considered almost absurd.

"The reason is simple."

Chen Ye slowly and deliberately went through the pile of documents that Qin Kexin had already organized.

I pulled out a set of materials that I had prepared beforehand.

It was not presented immediately.

Instead, he held it in his hand and looked at the defendant's dock.

"Because of this so-called 'Xincheng Shunda Labor Dispatch Co., Ltd.'"

It's a complete and utter mess.

"A shell company!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the courtyard was astonished.

Wu Han's expression changed instantly.

Zhong Zhengyang's hand, which had been resting on the table, involuntarily clenched slightly.

"Our investigation revealed that Xincheng Shunda Labor Dispatch Company has a registered capital of only 100,000 yuan."

The company's registered address is a long-abandoned warehouse.

The company has no fixed assets.

They don't even have a fixed office phone!

Chen Ye's voice echoed in the silent courtroom.

"What's even more ridiculous is that the sole shareholder and legal representative of this company is named Wang Gui."

"And this Mr. Wang Gui, according to the household registration information we obtained—"

Chen Ye raised the documents in his hand, facing the judge's bench and the entire audience.

"He is 78 years old this year, bedridden for many years, and suffers from severe Alzheimer's disease!"

"boom!"

The entire courtroom seemed to have been set on fire.

Everyone's eyes widened.

A 78-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer's disease opened a labor service company.

They partner with one of the largest food delivery platforms in the country and manage tens of thousands of delivery riders.

If you tell this story to a three-year-old, they'll roll their eyes at you!

"Silence! Silence!"

The presiding judge pounded his gavel forcefully, barely managing to quell the uproar in the audience.

Qin Kexin, Li Zhe, Wang Hao, and An Ran were completely petrified.

They watched Chen Ye's retreating figure.

When...when did he investigate these things?

Why don't they know anything about this?

[Nonsense, if you all knew, would it still be a surprise?]

[When dealing with you academics, I have to keep a few cards up my sleeve.]

Chen Ye thought to himself with smug satisfaction, but his face remained righteous and awe-inspiring.

He handed the documents in his hand to the presiding judge through the court clerk.

"Your Honor, we have reason to believe that this labor service company..."

This is Huohuo Takeaway trying to evade legal responsibility.

A "firewall" specifically set up to mitigate employment risks!

"The so-called 'cooperation agreement' they signed with the riders was an elaborate scam from the very beginning!"

"Huohuo Delivery is Mr. Zhang Wei's, and the thousands of his riders', sole and true employer!"

"Therefore, we respectfully request the court to allow the addition of Xincheng Shunda Labor Service Company as a co-defendant."

They also requested the court to conduct a thorough investigation into the financial transactions and business relationships between Huohuo Takeaway and the company!

Chen Ye's voice was firm and resolute.

His combination of punches was both fast and ruthless!

It directly bypassed all legal debates regarding "labor relations" and "cooperative relationships".

From the most fundamental level of facts, the table has been overturned!

Didn't you say the contract was signed with the labor service company?

it is good!

I'll prove it to you right now: this company is nothing but a puppet, an empty shell!

Let's see how you try to distance yourself from this!

In the dock.

Wu Han's face was beyond ugly; it was ashen.

Cold sweat seeped from his forehead and slid down his cheeks.

He never expected that the other party would approach the issue from this angle!

That damn Liu Qiang! That damn compensation agreement!

They thought that with 20,000 yuan, they could plug all the loopholes.

Little did they know, the other party had no intention of going through that door at all!

He just tore the wall down!

Zhong Zhengyang's expression finally turned serious.

He looked at Chen Ye across from him, and for the first time, a sharp look of someone who had met their match appeared in his eyes.

What a brilliant move to undermine the enemy's defenses!

What a clever deception!

This young man is a mad dog!

And he's a law-abiding mad dog!

The presiding judge quickly reviewed the evidence materials submitted by Chen Ye.

His expression grew increasingly serious.

Finally, he raised his head, his gaze sharp as lightning, fixed on the defendant's dock.

"Defendant, what are your comments on the plaintiff's application and evidence?"

Zhong Zhengyang slowly stood up.

He knew that in this round, they had fallen into a completely passive position.

Less than ten minutes into the court hearing, the opposing side had already checkmated them.

But he is, after all, an "undefeated legend".

He took a deep breath and said calmly.

"Your Honor, we believe that the legality of the source of the evidence provided by the plaintiff needs to be verified."

"Even if the evidence is true, it can only prove that Xincheng Shunda Labor Service Company has flaws in its management."

This does not directly prove that Huohuo Takeaway has any illegal connection with the company.

"We request that we be given time to verify this."

[Old fox.]

They've started stalling.

Chen Ye sneered inwardly.

Sure enough, myths are myths; their mental fortitude is extraordinary.

If it were Wu Han, he would probably have wet himself by now.

The presiding judge pondered for a moment before delivering his verdict.

"According to the relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Law, the plaintiff applies to add a co-defendant."

The reasons are sufficient and the preliminary evidence is valid; therefore, this court grants permission.

"Given the significant changes in the case, the defendant's request for verification is reasonable and justified."

"The court hereby announces a 30-minute recess!"

"Thump!"

The gavel fell again.

Chen Ye won the first battle of this war.

Moreover, the victory was exhilarating!