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

As the judge finished speaking, Fang Yuan slowly stood up.

"Presiding Judge, Judges."

"We do not acknowledge any of the five claims made by the plaintiff."

"At the same time, the following response is presented."

"First, we request the court to dismiss all of the plaintiff's claims in accordance with the law. The plaintiff's claims lack factual and legal basis and are a typical case of fraudulent litigation."

"At the same time, we will pursue the relevant legal responsibilities of the plaintiff's agent, Jiang Chen, in accordance with the law!"

There was a moment of silence in the courtroom.

The chat in the official live stream room started scrolling:

[Is this an attempt to hold Jiang Chen legally accountable? Is this a countersuit against him?]

Fang Yuan is definitely not someone to be trifled with!

[This veteran lawyer is certainly confident in his ability to launch a counterattack right from the start.]

Jiang Chen is in danger...

Fang Yuan continued reading.

"Secondly, we seriously question the motives of the plaintiff, Lin Xuyang."

"Why would an ordinary first-year university student, when faced with a routine school matter like scholarship selection, choose to create a huge stir online instead of appealing through normal channels?"

His gaze fell on Jiang Chen.

"We have reason to believe that the plaintiff, under the guidance of certain individuals with ulterior motives, artificially escalated a common school matter into a social incident!"

"The purpose is to maliciously smear the school, create a media frenzy, and seek personal gain!"

"Therefore, we request the court to conduct a judicial review of the actions of the plaintiff's agent, Jiang Chen, in guiding the plaintiff's client. If it is found that there was malicious hype, incitement of public opinion, or damage to the school's reputation, then he should be held criminally liable according to law!"

After reading this, Fang Yuan paused, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Jiang Chen's identity is very sensitive.

In the entertainment industry, he is a disgraced celebrity who is universally condemned, with a lot of scandals.

If we bring this up, who can say anything about it?

"Third, the plaintiff's actions have seriously damaged the reputation of Dongning Teachers College. We request the court to order the plaintiff to publicly apologize to the defendant in national media to restore the school's reputation and eliminate the negative impact!"

Fourth, since the plaintiff abused judicial resources and maliciously filed the lawsuit, all reasonable expenses incurred by the defendant, including litigation costs and attorney fees, should be borne by the plaintiff!

"The above is the defendant's complete response."

The courtroom fell silent instantly.

After hearing this, the viewers in the live stream went wild!

Good heavens! Fang Yuan is really trying to send Jiang Chen to jail!

[Pursuing legal responsibility? That sounds terrifying!]

What does it mean to be someone with ulterior motives? Isn't that describing Jiang Chen?

[The key point is that Fang Yuan's words actually make a lot of sense! If Jiang Chen really can't produce any evidence, then this is a false lawsuit!]

Don't panic! Jiang Chen just said he has a complete chain of evidence!

Stop talking! Where's the evidence? Show it to us!

After listening, Judge Zhang Zhengyang nodded.

"Both parties have submitted their claims."

He struck the gavel.

"Thump."

"Now, we will proceed to the evidence presentation and examination phase."

"Please provide evidence, plaintiff."

Jiang Chen stood up.

He did not immediately present the evidence, but instead looked at the presiding judge.

"Your Honor, before presenting the evidence, we request that the plaintiffs, Lin Xuyang and Lin Wan, be allowed to recount the events in court."

"As the legal representative, I will conduct further questioning of the client after the statement to present the full facts of the case to the court."

"Application approved." Zhang Zhengyang nodded. "The plaintiff's statements will be recorded and must be truthful and legal. No false statements are permitted; otherwise, legal liability will be incurred!"

"Thump!"

The gavel fell.

During the court hearing, it is reasonable for the plaintiff to state the course of events.

The goal is to better articulate and communicate the matter.

The two slowly stood up.

Lin Xuyang took a deep breath and looked at the presiding judge.

"My name is Lin Xuyang, I am eighteen years old, and I am a freshman at Dongning Teachers College."

"Our family is registered as an impoverished household. My father is in poor health and can't do heavy work, and my mother works alone in a factory. My sister is also in college, and the family's money is simply not enough for the tuition and living expenses of both of them."

"When school started this year, I applied for a financial aid grant for students from impoverished families. My counselor, Zhou Haibo, said my application was fine and submitted it."

"But a few days later, he suddenly told me that the number of scholarships had been adjusted and that I shouldn't be upset and should apply again next time."

"I was completely stunned. I asked him what was going on, and he said it was a normal procedure adjustment and told me not to ask any more questions."

Lin Xuyang's voice began to tremble.

"Later I found out that the person who replaced me was Zhao Tianyu, my roommate!"

"His family owns a company, and he drove a BMW when school started. I don't know how he got the poverty certificate, but I know he doesn't lack the money, but I do!"

Lin Wan took over the conversation, speaking quickly and urgently.

"My younger brother cried when he called me, and I felt really bad after hearing that, so I posted online to ask for help."

"Later, we found Attorney Jiang, who said he would help us with the lawsuit."

"But just as we were talking about going to court, my brother was locked up!"

Lin Xuyang nodded, his eyes reddening.

At this point, they had started calling Jiang Chen "Lawyer Jiang".

This is an affirmation of his professional abilities!

"That morning, my advisor called me and asked me to go to his office."

"I went there, and he told me to stop making a fuss about the scholarship, saying that continuing would benefit no one. I said it wasn't fair, and he wouldn't let me leave. He called two security guards and took me to the isolation room in the infirmary!"

"My phone was taken away, and the door was locked. From morning to afternoon, no one brought me food or gave me water."

"They told me to think it over carefully, and then go out!"

Lin Xuyang's voice choked up as he spoke, and his face turned bright red.

"I just don't understand. I got into university based on my own merit, and I applied for student aid through policy incentives. Why should I give it to someone who drives a BMW?"

"I just want what's mine back, what's wrong with that?"

The courtroom was extremely quiet.

In the audience, some people had tears in their eyes.

The chat in the official live stream was scrolling wildly:

I cried... This child has been so wronged!

[A BMW driver is scrambling for student aid from impoverished families—does this school have any conscience at all?]

[Counselors detaining students, confiscating their phones, and withholding food—what is this if not illegal detention?]

Fang Yuan sat there without any expression; he was truly heartless!

Sigh...who says all lawyers are righteous?

There's no way around it; without food, even the most righteous lawyer will starve to death.

Presiding Judge Zhang Zhengyang had a serious expression, devoid of any extra emotion.

Jiang Chen slowly opened his mouth and began to ask questions.

"Zhou Haibo once told you to your face not to make a big deal out of it, as it would not benefit anyone."

"Did you ask him why he couldn't make a big deal out of it?"

Lin Xuyang looked at Jiang Chen, his eyes still red.

"I asked... and he said that if things escalate, it will be bad for the school, bad for him, and even worse for me!"

"Then who is it good for?" Jiang Chen continued to ask.

Lin Xuyang took a deep breath, remembering what Jiang Chen had told him.

"Be kind to the person who stole my student aid!"

"Good for those who protect those who steal student grants!"

"It's good for people who don't want impoverished students to receive money!"

His voice was trembling, not from fear, but from anger.

"They won't let me speak out because they don't want millions of impoverished students to have their voices heard!"

"They oppose the poverty alleviation campaign!"

"They oppose common prosperity!"