Me! A disgraced celebrity! Starting by seeking justice for impoverished students.

Zhou Yan spoke with righteous indignation, and Jiang Chen looked at him, his eyes already narrowing silently.

Have they already started firing at themselves?

Okay, okay...

This time, it wasn't his initiative!

After Zhou Yan's lengthy rebuttal, the entire room fell silent once again!

Some people have also realized what's going on.

While equity can be legally traded, deliberately taking a pay cut to evade support obligations is a clear legal no-go!

Zhou Yan brought this up clearly to try and crush Jiang Chen in one fell swoop!

The presiding judge leaned forward slightly, his gaze falling on Jiang Chen:

"Defendant's representative, please present your evidence and arguments regarding the plaintiff's new core claims!"

Faced with the judge's question, Jiang Chen calmly stood up, his expression remaining serene.

Not a trace of panic!

Zhou Yan's move to switch to offense was indeed cunning.

He clung to the charge of "malicious salary reduction and evasion of support obligations," hitting the point where the public and judges could most easily empathize.

But in Jiang Chen's eyes, this seemingly impeccable logic is still full of legal loopholes!

Jiang Chen looked straight at the judge's bench and said in a steady voice, "Presiding Judge, Judges."

"In response to the core claims raised by the plaintiff, we present three points of evidence and arguments, all based on objective facts and current legal provisions."

Jiang Chen raised his fingers, his rhythm neither too fast nor too slow.

"First, the salary adjustment made by the defendant Cheng Ye this time is a legitimate optimization of the company's salary structure, and not a deliberate and malicious reduction of salary."

"The plaintiff only looked at the 2,000 yuan salary recorded on the books and deliberately ignored the true nature of the party's income. As the founder and actual controller of the company, the defendant's income structure is divided into two parts: job salary and shareholder income."

"This adjustment only reduces the salary for the job duties; there is no concealment or transfer of salaries."

"In other words, it's merely an adjustment in the form of income, not a concealment of earning capacity. The plaintiff's equating 'salary structure adjustment' with 'malicious evasion of obligations' is a one-sided misinterpretation of the income system!"

Zhou Yan's expression changed slightly. He wanted to speak, but he was restrained by the court rules and could only listen.

If he dares to interrupt, Jiang Chen is willing to apply for sanctions!

Wasn't there a lawyer who was sent out of the courtroom by Jiang Chen a while ago?

"Secondly, the law has never prohibited citizens and enterprises from legally adjusting their salary structures!"

Jiang Chen extended his second finger.

"Civil entities have the right to adjust their salary structure within a legal framework, based on their job responsibilities and business needs. This is a legitimate right of commercial autonomy!"

"The only legal standard for determining whether someone has evaded their support obligations is whether the party has concealed assets, transferred income, intentionally waived potential gains, or maliciously reduced their ability to fulfill their obligations."

"In this case, the full amount of the equity transaction consideration for the defendant Cheng Ye was retained, legal and compliant, and all belongs to the joint property of the couple, which can be used for family expenses and support payments at any time!"

"He merely had his salary reduced; there is absolutely no objective fact that he is unable to support his family!"

These words directly undermined Zhou Yan's core argument from a legal standpoint!

Jiang Chen's line of thinking also prompted the presiding judge to reconsider his approach.

Zhou Yan's expression grew increasingly grim.

Jiang Chen actually found a point to argue against!

Jiang Chen's eyes were sharp as he continued to deliver the finishing blow.

"Third, the plaintiff has confused two completely different legal concepts: 'book salary' and 'actual ability to perform'."

"In judicial practice, the determination of whether a person obligated to provide support is evading their obligations is based on their actual financial capacity and actual disposable assets, not just on their bank statements showing salary payments."

"The defendant possesses sufficient cash assets from equity transactions, demonstrating ample, even far exceeding, the ability to support a family beyond the reach of an average household. He has never refused to provide support, never refused to pay living expenses, and has never transferred or evaded assets available for enforcement!"

"The plaintiff's subjective presumption that we 'maliciously infringed upon our rights' based solely on a legitimate salary adjustment is a subjective attribution of guilt and a retroactive inference of the outcome, completely lacking any legal basis!"

At this point, Jiang Chen paused slightly, his tone becoming increasingly solemn.

"Your Honor, legitimate property planning and legitimate salary adjustments cannot be presumed to be malicious simply because the parties are involved in a marital dispute!"

"The law protects the vulnerable, but it does not allow the abuse of marital status to amplify the legitimate business rights of ordinary civil subjects!"

"The plaintiff's claim that we maliciously evaded our support obligations is without factual basis, legal basis, or any evidence of harm. We request the collegial panel to dismiss the plaintiff's claim in accordance with the law!"

After a thorough rebuttal, the logic was sound, every sentence was compliant with regulations, and there was not a single loophole.

In the dock, the three men nodded slightly, their eyes already showing a hint of approval.

Viewers in the live stream also sided with Jiang Chen.

Holy crap, this is a display of professional skill!

See that? That's what professionalism looks like!

Professional matters should be left to professionals!

[I asked you to find flaws, and you actually did!]

[From this perspective, there's no case Jiang Chen can't solve!]

[This can't be called a reversal; Jiang Chen already had the advantage!]

Zhou Yan sat in the plaintiff's representative's seat, her chest heaving violently.

He felt a tightness in his throat, unable to spit it out or swallow it down.

His most ruthless trick was actually defeated head-on by Jiang Chen using the most standard legal principles!

This brought him the purest sense of frustration!

Inside the courtroom, all was silent.

The presiding judge pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

"The court heard the arguments presented by both sides."

"The legitimate rights of civil entities to conduct business, allocate assets, and adjust salaries are protected by law."

"Parties involved in marital disputes do not lose their legal right to manage their personal business affairs and optimize their asset structure!"

One sentence directly determined the nature of the matter, overturning all of Zhou Yan's previous subjective assumptions!

His body stiffened, and his face turned slightly pale.

What's going on?

The judge's statement clearly indicated that he agreed with Jiang Chen's point of view.

This is clearly siding with Jiang Chen!

The judge's gaze fell on Zhou Yan once again.

"The plaintiff's attorney argues that the sole criterion for determining whether a person obligated to provide support during marriage has evaded their marital support obligations or maliciously harmed the rights and interests of their spouse should be the objective facts of whether they have concealed assets, transferred disposable income, intentionally lost their ability to perform their obligations, or refused to assume their support responsibilities."

"It is unacceptable to make subjective accusations or malicious presumptions based solely on the apparent act of adjusting a party's salary structure!"

The two judges standing nearby nodded in agreement, acknowledging the judge's viewpoint.

"In conclusion, the plaintiff's claims against the two defendants for malicious infringement and evasion of their support obligations are not supported by sufficient evidence and are therefore rejected by the court."

"Both parties have completed the presentation of evidence, cross-examination, and court debate regarding the key issues in dispute in this case."

"Does the plaintiff have any new evidence or supplementary arguments to submit?"

Zhou Yan gritted his teeth and shook his head.

"We have no further arguments to add."

What else can he say when things have already come to this?

Even the presiding judge sided with Jiang Chen, so what else could he say?

They gave it to them!

At least they are the plaintiffs, otherwise who knows what other trouble Jiang Chen might cause!

But at that moment, Jiang Chen suddenly spoke.

"Your Honor, we have a request to submit new evidence for our case!"