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

The group entered the courtroom one by one.

The national emblem hangs high above the judge's bench, filling the air with the solemnity unique to the courtroom.

The three legal representatives of the victims took their seats in turn.

In the center is Shen Yi, the lead lawyer for the military legal aid team.

He was around forty years old, with sharp eyes and a well-tailored dark suit. He was a senior criminal defense lawyer who had transferred from the military, and his actions were decisive and efficient, like those of a soldier.

Jiang Chen sat to his left, looking calm.

In this lawsuit, he only played a supporting role.

The overall process should still be handled by Shen Yi, who is by his side.

Of course, he would also promptly remind me if there was anything I had overlooked.

Tao Yi sat on the far side. Although her breathing was still a little rapid, she was much calmer than during the first trial.

With the military's lawyers and Jiang Chen present, the outcome of this lawsuit seems to be clear.

Even if they act together, they still can't win this case.

It's hard to imagine how Chen Xiangdong will help Tao Wanwan fight for her rights.

In the dock, Pei Yanzhou huddled on the inside with his head down, his handcuffs tucked under the table.

His face remained deathly pale, and he dared not look towards the audience throughout the entire process.

Although he didn't know what had happened, the sight of so many soldiers in army uniforms sitting there was enough to intimidate him!

Beside him sat a middle-aged man with gray hair and gold-rimmed glasses.

The latter stood ramrod straight, exuding a calm and composed aura.

It was Wei Changfeng, the top criminal defense lawyer whom Shengbang Group poached from another province for a seven-figure sum!

This top lawyer is quite famous in other provinces.

I have handled numerous criminal cases and have appeared as a plaintiff or defendant in various types of cases.

For him, there is no such thing as reason or emotion.

He's suing all for money.

Of course, he wouldn't help Pei Yanzhou get away with it.

All he could do was try to reduce Pei Yanzhou's sentence as much as possible!

The people in the audience were seated in distinct rows.

There were no extra outsiders attending the hearing this time, and neither reporters nor law students managed to get seats.

It seems that this spot has been booked out in advance.

Two rows of army soldiers sat neatly at the back of the gallery.

They all stood upright with their hands flat on their knees.

No one whispered to each other; they even breathed very softly, demonstrating exceptional discipline!

Captain Zhao Lei sat in the front row, his eyes fixed intently on the defendant's dock.

He wanted to see with his own eyes the perpetrator who had hurt his old sergeant's daughter be punished by law step by step!

A few people were scattered in the front row of the audience section.

The one leading them was Pei Zhenbang.

Behind him followed the general counsel and his secretary, all of them displaying a forced composure.

If they had known that so many people were backing the plaintiff, they probably wouldn't have come!

Sitting in front of these soldiers, I always felt like I had a dagger hanging on the back of my neck!

The live stream chat was also very lively.

[Wow! Is that lawyer Wei Changfeng across the street? The one from Mingcheng Law Firm?]

[That's him! He specializes in handling major criminal appeals, known in the industry as "Iron Mouth Wei," and is an expert at uncovering procedural loopholes. Many people seek him out for retrials!]

No wonder the Pei family dared to stand up to them; they found such a ruthless character. His strength is no less than Lu Cheng's!

Although he's not from a top-tier firm, his skills are almost on par!

This guy makes a living by appealing cases; he has a lot of cases that have been overturned, he's not easy to deal with!

What's the use of being so capable? The facts and evidence are irrefutable; how can you turn black into white?

Don't underestimate them. Anyone who makes a name for themselves in criminal defense is highly skilled. Let's see how Attorney Jiang and the military legal aid team handle this!

Pei Zhenbang sat upright, maintaining a haughty demeanor.

Out of the corner of his eye, he repeatedly glanced at the rows of military uniforms behind him, and his back involuntarily tightened.

He was full of confidence before he came.

I think that if Wei Changfeng intervenes, even if he can't change the verdict to innocent, he can at least cut the sentence in half!

But once inside the courtroom, looking at the solemn soldiers filling the gallery and feeling that invisible pressure, most of his confidence inexplicably vanished.

He forced himself to calm down, took a deep breath, and mentally encouraged himself.

They hired top-notch criminal defense lawyers at great expense; I don't believe they can lose even worse than in the first trial!

Just then, the court clerk strode into the courtroom and stood to the side of the judge's bench.

"Please all participants in the litigation be seated. We will now verify the attendance of those present in court."

Her gaze swept across the entire room, checking the attendance of the appellant, defense counsel, and litigation agents in turn, confirming that everyone was in place.

"The court rules will now be read out."

"Attendees are requested to remain quiet and refrain from moving around, clapping, or making noise."

"The entire court hearing will be broadcast live by the official channels. Malicious editing and the dissemination of false information are strictly prohibited!"

"Participants in the litigation must obtain permission from the presiding judge before speaking, making statements, or debating, and may not be interrupted arbitrarily."

"..."

The entire room was completely silent as the clerk read out the rules.

The two rows of soldiers sat motionless, without even adjusting their posture.

Upon seeing them, Pei Zhenbang subconsciously sat up straighter, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Soon, the clerk finished reading the rules.

"Everyone stand up!"

At the clerk's prompting, everyone stood up in unison.

The courtroom doors behind them opened, and Judge Song Mingyuan, dressed in a judge's robe, led two judges into the courtroom, where they took their seats in turn.

Song Mingyuan is the former presiding judge of the Criminal Division of the Provincial High Court, and has presided over countless major cases.

His gaze was calm and sharp, and when he sat down and swept across the room, he exuded an aura of authority without being angry.

Judges of this caliber have seen their share of great storms.

Even though the gallery was full of soldiers, his expression didn't change much.

He had already learned about the entire case before the trial began.

They also expressed their understanding of the soldiers' actions in coming to their aid.

"Please sit down."

Everyone took their seats, and the courtroom was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The next second, Song Mingyuan picked up the gavel and brought it down heavily.

Boom!

The clear, deep sound echoed throughout the courtroom.

"The Second Criminal Division of the Provincial Higher People's Court held a public hearing in accordance with the law on the appeal of Pei Yanzhou, who is suspected of rape and obstruction of testimony."

"Court is now in session!"

The second trial commenced, and viewers in the live stream instantly became excited.

[The trial has finally started! Let me see how this scumbag got sent there!]

Don't underestimate your opponent; they are a formidable adversary. Underestimating them can lead to mistakes!

[It's not about underestimating the opponent; this time, with military defense lawyers and Jiang Chen involved, it's very difficult for them to lose!]

Now we should be thinking about how to fight for more of our legal rights!

[I think so too. If they can lose with this lineup, the enemy team should be scrambling to poké that guy in the red circle!]

Bao will not lose; justice will prevail!