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

Fang Yuan's breathing quickened, and he remained silent for a long time.

His fingers traced patterns on the table as he mentally calculated some accounts.

It's beyond saving...

Zhao Tianyu's spending records, academic transcripts, attendance records, and other evidence are all irrefutable!

Every piece of evidence shows that this student is completely unqualified to apply for financial aid!

Continuing to defend him will only drag you down with him.

Fang Yuan took a deep breath.

"presiding judge."

His voice regained its composure.

"We have no further objection to the evidence presented by the plaintiff regarding Zhao Tianyu."

The courtroom was quiet for a moment, then people in the gallery began to whisper among themselves.

Netizens were also somewhat surprised.

What happened? Did the opposing lawyer give up? They're not protecting Zhao Tianyu anymore?

[Is there even a need for protection? The evidence is there; even a miracle can't save them!]

[He's cutting ties! Sacrificing Zhao Tianyu to save the other three!]

[Smart, this is the best way to handle it! Zhao Tianyu is already suspected of fraudulently obtaining student aid; if we continue to protect him, they'll all be finished!]

That depends on whether Jiang Chen agrees or not!

Fang Yuan changed the subject and continued.

"However, Zhao Tianyu's personal behavior cannot represent the school."

"We believe that Dongning Teachers College did have oversights in information verification during the scholarship review process, which led to the failure to detect the false materials submitted by Zhao Tianyu in a timely manner."

"This was a mistake in the course of work, not systemic corruption."

"The school will conduct internal rectification and hold relevant staff accountable."

"However, we do not accept the plaintiff's accusation that the dean and principal were jointly involved!"

After Fang Yuan finished speaking, his gaze swept over Jiang Chen.

His meaning was quite clear.

Zhao Tianyu can get into trouble, but don't even think about the rest.

Netizens immediately understood his intention.

[It was a classic case of cutting ties! They sacrificed Zhao Tianyu to save the other three!]

This is the best possible outcome; securing three wins is already quite good.

But... are those three really innocent?

Whether someone is innocent or not requires evidence. Can Jiang Chen produce any evidence?

Jiang Chen smiled gently, a hint of relief in his smile.

He bent down, took a USB drive from his briefcase, and handed it to the bailiff.

"Your Honor, we have more evidence to add."

Fang Yuan's brow twitched suddenly.

No... dude!

besides?

How much preparation did you actually do?

"These are evidence submitted to us in recent days by students of Dongning Normal College through Douyin private messages, Weibo private messages, emails, etc., either anonymously or with their real names, regarding the misappropriation of their student grants."

"Each piece of evidence was accompanied by a real video of the student."

Jiang Chen said slowly.

"A total of... 127 copies."

The courtroom erupted in chaos!

Someone in the audience gasped.

There are so many!

The live stream chat was flooded with comments.

One hundred and twenty-seven servings?! That many?!

Is this not an isolated case, or is it a widespread phenomenon?

He's going to turn the school upside down!

I take back what I just said. Fang Yuan is beyond saving, and nobody can save him!

The presiding judge frowned, took the USB drive, and handed it to the recorder for on-the-spot projection.

On the large screen, testimonies were played on a scrolling basis.

"I am a student in the class of 2022 at Dongning Teachers College. My scholarship was taken by a classmate who drives an Audi. My counselor said that the other person has connections and told me to bear with it."

"In 2021, I was registered as a student from a poor family and ranked in the top ten of my major. The scholarship went to a classmate who had the worst grades but a good relationship with the counselor. When I asked about it, the counselor said that the classmate's family was also facing difficulties..."

"My roommate's mother is disabled and her father works. Her application for a student grant was rejected because her application materials were incomplete. However, a classmate from the next class whose family owns a restaurant was approved with the same materials..."

"..."

Each and every one of them is shocking!

Some people in the audience had tears in their eyes, while others clenched their fists.

The judge's expression grew increasingly grave.

In the dock, Zhou Haibo felt thirsty and his body was trembling violently.

The evidence was overwhelming, and he could no longer remain calm.

Han Zhengming stared intently at the screen, his pupils trembling slightly.

It's hard to imagine that Jiang Chen would actually bring these students together!

Dean Chen Yongchang sat there, motionless.

His expression was somber, and his right hand, resting on the table, was trembling slightly.

Even if he tries to remain calm, people can still tell that he's guilty!

Netizens are absolutely furious!

[127 testimonies! How much money from impoverished students did this school embezzle?]

This is not an isolated case; it's systemic corruption!

[Counselors, deans, and principals—how much student aid money and funds are they embezzling each year through collusion?]

No wonder the school hasn't lost a lawsuit in over twenty years! Who dares to sue? Even if they did, they wouldn't have any evidence!

Jiang Chen is going to wipe them all out!

[Total wipeout! That's a great word! Not a single one escaped!]

After Jiang Chen and the others finished presenting their testimonies, they turned around and faced the judge's bench.

"Presiding Judge, Judges."

"The defendant's lawyer said that this was an oversight in information verification, not systemic corruption."

"The 127 testimonies we presented involved more than 20 classes and covered most of the departments of Dongning Teachers College."

"If this is a mistake, then Dongning Teachers College has far too many mistakes."

"If this is an isolated case, what do we call all 127 isolated cases together?"

Jiang Chen's voice grew louder and louder.

"This is called systemic, organized, and long-term corruption!"

"The defendants Zhou Haibo, Han Zhengming, and Chen Yongchang abused their power to turn the state's life-saving funds for impoverished students into bribes for personal connections, favors, and possibly even their share of the profits!"

"We request the court to conduct a thorough investigation into the corruption involved in the selection process for the Dongning Teachers' College scholarship and to hold those responsible criminally liable in accordance with the law!"

"Not just one person, not just two people, but all the participants!"

Jiang Chen's words were passionate and inspiring.

After he finished speaking, his gaze swept across the defendant's dock.

The three of them slumped in their chairs, their eyes vacant, completely losing control of their expressions.

Fang Yuan sat there motionless, his face ashen, staring helplessly at the materials on the table.

He knew that this lawsuit was more than just a loss.

The entire army was wiped out!

This lawsuit seems to have been settled.

[Jiang Chen is awesome! 127 testimonies, who can withstand that?]

These three guys won't get away!

[It wasn't just them; there must have been other teachers involved at the school!]

This is truly eliminating a scourge for the people!

Is it too late for the opposing lawyer to regret it? They should have known better than to take this case!

He regrets it? I'm more interested in what the principal is thinking right now.

[He's probably thinking about how to get a reduced sentence.]

With defeat inevitable, Fang Yuan closed his eyes in resentment.

However, Jiang Chen cleared his throat with a smile on his face.

"Your Honor, I have one last piece of evidence here, which concerns the bank statements of the defendants..."

Upon hearing Jiang Chen's words, Fang Yuan gripped the table with both hands and his eyes widened in disbelief.

You still have some!