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

The following morning, Jiang Chen started his live stream on time.

As soon as the camera connected, the number of viewers in the live stream skyrocketed.

The screen was filled with a dense barrage of comments, all from netizens who had come to celebrate the first instance victory.

[Good morning, Attorney Jiang! Congratulations on your resounding victory in the first instance! It was so satisfying!]

I truly didn't expect that Attorney Jiang could beat the lawyers from the top-ranked law firms!

[Absolutely! In terms of strength!]

[Attorney Jiang, after finishing the case: The courtroom floor is so slippery, there aren't any gravel pieces!]

[I wonder if the opposing lawyer will appeal? I have a feeling he won't just give up like that!]

[Isn't that obvious? Even if the lawyer from the top-ranked law firm doesn't appeal, the firm behind him can't just sit by and watch it fail!]

[I'd like to ask what the normal sentence is for rape? Is 23 years the maximum penalty?]

[It should be considered out of the question, since the typical sentence for rape is three to ten years!]

Jiang Chen sat behind his desk, looking relaxed.

He answered questions one by one in front of the camera, and took the opportunity to educate the public about the law.

"Thank you all for your concern. The first-instance verdict is the result of the collegial panel's fair and impartial judgment in accordance with the law."

"The basic sentence for rape is three to ten years, but for serious cases with severe consequences, the sentence can be increased to more than ten years, life imprisonment, or even the death penalty."

"In this case, the defendant was convicted of obstructing testimony, and the combined sentence of 23 years is well within the scope of the statutory discretion to impose a heavier sentence."

"As for appealing, it is the defendant's legal right, and the other party will most likely exercise it, so there's no need to be surprised."

No sooner had he finished speaking than there was a rapid knocking on the office door.

Boom boom boom!

"Go in," Jiang Chen said in a raised voice.

The door was pushed open, and Tao Yi strode in.

She was still clutching a document in her hand, her face showing barely concealed anxiety.

"Attorney Jiang, something terrible has happened!"

"The opposing lawyer has officially filed an appeal!"

She placed a copy of the appeal on the table, her voice filled with panic.

"The opposing party's appeal requests are to overturn the first-instance judgment, either to remand the case for retrial or to directly acquit the defendant."

"They even claimed that the first instance court made mistakes in its fact-finding and improper use of evidence, and that it was all our fault!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen chuckled softly.

Unexpectedly, Lu Cheng is quite greedy!

For an ordinary lawyer, the only thing they might be thinking about on appeal is reducing the sentence.

He, on the other hand, went straight for acquittal!

The live stream chat exploded instantly!

[It's here! They've filed an appeal! I knew the lawyer in the red circle wouldn't give up so easily!]

[And they changed the verdict to not guilty? Have they no shame? The first trial was so conclusive!]

[Oh no, what if something unexpected happens during the second trial? Lu Cheng will definitely scrutinize every procedural loophole!]

Attorney Jiang, prepare for the second trial! You must win again!

[If he won the first trial, winning the second trial will be a piece of cake, right?]

Don't underestimate your opponent; after all, they are senior lawyers from a top-tier law firm!

[Jiang Chen will definitely win if he prepares seriously!]

Tao Yi had the same thought.

She stared at Jiang Chen, her tone earnest: "Attorney Jiang, we need to prepare for the second trial in advance."

"What do you think...? Should we review the evidence again first, just in case Lu Cheng launches a surprise attack?"

To her surprise, Jiang Chen picked up the appeal document, glanced at it, and calmly shook his head.

One sentence completely baffled Tao Yi.

She stood there, stunned, her eyes widening in disbelief.

My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, jumped right into my throat.

"What? You're not showing up in court? That won't do!"

"That lawyer on the other end is so difficult; only you can handle him!"

"Attorney Jiang, you can't just abandon Wanwan!"

Her tone was very flustered.

The victory in the first instance was entirely due to Jiang Chen's relentless pressure and precise breakthroughs.

If someone else were involved in the second trial and Lu Cheng had lured them into a trap set by the rules, wouldn't all their previous efforts have been in vain?

Why did Jiang Chen suddenly refuse to attend the second trial?

The viewers in the live stream went wild.

What? Attorney Jiang isn't showing up in court? You must be kidding!

Why? Is there another plan?

[Can the second instance proceed without Attorney Jiang? You're guaranteed to lose!]

Don't underestimate the resilience of senior lawyers from top-tier law firms; winning the first trial doesn't guarantee an easy second trial!

Yes, even if he himself isn't very capable, he still has the entire law firm backing him up!

[The top-tier law firms care most about their reputation, so they might actually send a few more lawyers to look for loopholes!]

Seeing Tao Yi's flustered expression, Jiang Chen chuckled and asked in a calm and unhurried manner.

"Ms. Tao, please don't panic."

"I have a question for you: what is Tao Wanwan's identity?"

Tao Yi was taken aback, and subconsciously replied, "A college student, a freshman at Xuzhou University."

Jiang Chen shook his head, his tone becoming more serious.

Not entirely correct.

"Besides being a college student, she is also the child of a martyr and the family member of a soldier who died in the line of duty!"

"Children of martyrs?"

Tao Yi murmured and repeated it to herself, as if her mind had suddenly been opened, and she instantly realized what was happening.

"You mean...we can seek official assistance channels?"

"That's right."

Jiang Chen nodded, "The state has special judicial assistance and rights protection channels for the families of martyrs, and there are professional legal aid teams to follow up throughout the process."

"Whether it's evidence collection, courtroom defense, or policy support, the level of support is far greater than that of an individual lawyer."

"Moreover, these kinds of cases involving the infringement of the families of martyrs are themselves key cases under special supervision. The official involvement carries far more weight than my personal lawyer status."

If the first trial is a confrontation between myself and Lu Cheng.

In the second trial, Jiang Chen will not only be facing Lu Cheng alone.

To protect the reputation of his law firm, Lu Cheng's law firm will certainly provide assistance.

It wasn't that Jiang Chen was afraid.

Instead, he found an easier way to cope.

The viewers in the live stream suddenly realized what was going on.

[Oh right! How come I didn't think of that! There's specialized legal aid for the families of martyrs!]

[Official intervention is the real game-changer! Even more reliable than lawyer Jiang appearing in court!]

No wonder Attorney Jiang was so confident of victory in the second trial! This was exactly what he was waiting for!

[No matter how capable Lu Cheng is, can he possibly withstand official aid? That's pure suicide!]

[This is a huge leap forward! Attorney Jiang has found Wanwan the strongest backer!]

Tao Yi stood there, and the huge weight in her heart instantly lifted.

He breathed a sigh of relief and slapped his forehead repeatedly: "Look at my brain, I was so flustered, I forgot something so important!"

She paused, then seemed to remember something and looked at Jiang Chen.

"By the way, Wanwan's father was in the army, stationed in the border defense force. Should we contact his former unit?"

As the daughter of a martyr, Tao Wanwan must have had the means to contact the above-mentioned individuals.

If we can find her original unit, we can ask them to stand up for Tao Wanwan!

Given Tao Wanwan's status, she is sure to attract the attention of those above!

However, Jiang Chen's lips curled up slightly.

"hey-hey……"

"While contacting the original unit is a good option, there might be procedural delays."

"Her father is in the army, so let's contact the relevant departments in the navy. Relying on internal information transmission will definitely be much faster..."