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

"Court is now in session!"

The gavel fell with a crisp sound.

But it hit everyone like a bombshell.

In the plaintiff's seat, Chen Ye leaned back in his chair, expressionless.

He did not go on stage himself, but instead gave the opportunity to speak to An Ran.

This is an affirmation of her hard work during this period, but also a cruel test.

Anran stood up, the little girl's body trembling slightly from nervousness.

But when she picked up the indictment that represented the blood and sweat of everyone involved.

Her hand miraculously steadied itself.

"We accuse New Century Chemical Plant of committing crimes since its establishment eight years ago."

Long-term, malicious, and illegal activities targeting the mountains, forests, and water sources surrounding Qinghu Village.

Discharging untreated, highly toxic industrial wastewater…

Her voice was initially trembling.

But as one shocking fact after another came out of her mouth.

Her voice grew firmer and louder.

"...resulting in severe heavy metal contamination of the land in Qinghu Village and complete pollution of the groundwater system."

Forty-three villagers subsequently contracted malignant diseases such as cancer and leukemia, and died one after another!

"We demand that the defendant immediately cease all infringing activities."

The polluted land and water sources will be thoroughly restored, and compensation will be provided to the affected villagers and their families.

The total compensation includes medical expenses, lost wages, and damages for emotional distress, amounting to 870 million yuan!

After he finished speaking, the entire courtroom fell silent, the atmosphere so heavy it was suffocating.

In the audience were village representatives who had come from Qinghu Village.

Their eyes reddened and their fists clenched.

When I sat down, my legs felt weak.

Qin Kexin gently took her cold hand under the table.

The presiding judge looked at the defendant's dock: "The defendant may begin their statement."

Zhao Li, who is known as the "Invincible Golden Body".

He slowly stood up and nodded to the presiding judge.

"Your Honor, my client expresses his deepest sympathy for the tragic experiences described by the plaintiff."

The moment she opens her mouth, it's all fake crocodile tears.

Chen Ye sneered inwardly.

Here you are, let your performance begin.

"However," Zhao Li said, his tone turning cold.

Sympathy does not represent legal facts.

All of the plaintiff's accusations are based on a so-called "causal relationship" that they have imagined.

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the plaintiff's seat like a knife.

"Yes, there may be some problems with the water quality in Qinghu Village."

Yes, some villagers in Qinghu Village have indeed fallen ill.

But who can prove that there is a necessary connection between the two?

"Can the plaintiff do it?"

He directly targeted Chen Ye's side.

Wang Hao's temper flared up instantly.

He was about to slam his fist on the table and stand up when Li Zhe held him down firmly.

"According to our investigation."

Zhao Li gave them no chance to breathe and produced a second document.

"Qinghu Village is a traditional rural community."

The villagers' lifestyles generally contain many unhealthy elements.

"Long-term smoking, daily alcohol consumption, and a diet high in oil and salt."

In fact, some villagers' working environments are filled with dust and chemical reagents.

He paused, then continued.

"Their illness is an unfortunate event, but it is also the result of their long-term accumulated lifestyle habits."

To crudely shift this responsibility onto our company is extremely irresponsible and unfair!

"Bullshit!"

In the audience, an old man suddenly stood up.

Pointing at Zhao Li, he cursed, "My son doesn't smoke or drink!"

He farmed his whole life! Why did he still get cancer and die? Tell me!

"quiet!"

The bailiffs immediately stepped forward to maintain order.

Inside the courtroom, the villagers' angry shouts and the sound of reporters' camera shutters created a chaotic scene.

Zhang Ruifeng watched this scene with a slight smile on his lips.

He wanted to muddy the waters and turn tragedy into farce.

Chen Ye remained expressionless.

The hand that was under the table slowly closed.

The fingernails were deeply embedded in the flesh.

Don't rush.

This is just the appetizer.

The presiding judge struck the gavel, barely managing to stabilize the situation.

Zhao Li remained calm and composed until the courtroom was quiet before revealing his trump card.

"Your Honor, judges."

"Implications made without evidence are meaningless."

"The law only believes in evidence."

He took a document sealed in a brown paper bag from his assistant and handed it to the clerk with both hands.

"This was done by the new city's environmental protection bureau six months ago."

This is the official testing report issued following a surprise environmental inspection of our company.

The document was projected onto a large screen.

The black and white text, the red official seal—it was glaringly obvious.

A perfect, impeccable compliance report!

The conclusion is just one line: New Century Chemical Plant's emissions all meet national standards!

"Buzz—!"

The audience erupted in chaos!

"It's fake! This must be fake!"

"They took bribes! It was collusion between officials and businessmen!"

"We don't believe it!"

The villagers' last hope was shattered by that cold report, and their anger gradually turned into despair.

Li Zhe and Wang Hao's faces were deathly pale.

An Ran stared at the report, her face turning deathly pale, her lips trembling.

The belief she had built with all her might collapsed at that moment.

Only Qin Kexin's gaze remained fixed on Chen Ye's face from beginning to end.

She saw that Chen Ye's face showed no shock, no anger, and not even the slightest surprise.

He simply looked at the report quietly.

That calmness inexplicably brought peace to Qin Kexin's heart.

Zhao Li thoroughly enjoyed the earth-shattering spectacle before him.

He turned to the presiding judge and delivered his final statement in a loud voice: "Your Honor, based on the above facts, we believe that the plaintiff's lawsuit is purely defamatory!"

"Therefore, I hereby formally request the court to..."

He spoke each word slowly and deliberately, as if delivering a verdict.

"All of the plaintiff's claims are dismissed!"

The entire courtroom was deathly silent.

All eyes were on the presiding judge.

The presiding judge picked up the report, his brow furrowed.

From a procedural standpoint, this report is flawless and possesses extremely high evidentiary value.

Zhang Ruifeng smiled; it was the look of a victor looking down upon his opponent.

Zhao Li smiled too, his invincible body would continue its legend today.

The presiding judge put down the report and turned his gaze to the plaintiff's seat.

They turned their attention to the man who hadn't uttered a single word since the trial began.

"Plaintiff's representative, what is your opinion on the defendant's motion?"

Swish!

In an instant.

The eyes of the entire courtroom—villagers, reporters, lawyers, the judge…

All eyes were focused on Chen Ye.

Wang Hao and Li Zhe watched him nervously.

An Ran's eyes held a hint of pleading.

Chen Ye moved.

He slowly stood up.

"presiding judge."

"I agree."

"What?!"

Wang Hao was the first to shout it out, unable to believe his ears.

An Ran and Li Zhe were also stunned.

agree?

Agree with what?

Do you agree to dismiss the lawsuit?

So what were they risking their lives for these past two weeks?

Qin Kexin's heart sank suddenly.

In the dock, the smiles on Zhao Li and Zhang Ruifeng's faces froze instantly.

They were also stunned.

What is this?

Surrender without a fight?

Throughout the courtroom, everyone stared at Chen Ye as if he were a madman.

Chen Ye ignored everyone.

Meeting Zhao Li's astonished gaze, his smile deepened.

"I agree with what Attorney Zhao just said."

"The law only believes in evidence."

He paused, then abruptly changed the subject, his voice rising sharply!

"But! The evidence is a mix of truth and falsehood!"

"And perjury in court is a serious crime!"

He suddenly raised his hand, the one without a cast, his index finger pointing straight at the defendant's dock like a spear!

No, it doesn't refer to Zhang Ruifeng, nor does it refer to Zhao Li.

But behind them was the one who kept his head down the whole time.

An environmental protection bureau deputy pretending to look at documents!

"Your Honor! I'm making a report in court!"

Chen Ye's voice, each word like thunder, resounded throughout the courtroom!

"The defendant's lawyer, together with Zhang Jianjun, deputy director of the New City Environmental Protection Bureau."

And the three so-called expert witnesses behind him.

In court, they openly presented forged official documents.

Attempting to deceive the court and obstruct justice!

"I request the court to immediately suspend the proceedings of this case!"

"Transferred to criminal investigation!"