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

The atmosphere outside the courtroom was completely different during the recess.

In the plaintiff's lounge.

Zhang Xiaolu's mother held Jiang Chen's hand, tears streaming down her face.

"Attorney Jiang... thank you so much..."

Her voice was choked with emotion.

All the grievances I've held back these past few days seem to have been poured out at once.

"If it weren't for you, people like us... we really wouldn't know what to do..."

No wonder she was emotional.

For ordinary families like theirs, when faced with a lawsuit, they are basically completely clueless.

Even if they win the first trial because of sufficient evidence.

However, they are still likely to suffer losses in the subsequent second trial!

Jiang Chen gently patted the back of her hand, his tone mild.

"Auntie, please don't say that."

"This is what the law should do!"

Zhang Xiaoyu stood to the side, her eyes still red.

She tried to keep her voice steady.

"Attorney Jiang, I have one more question..."

She hesitated for a moment, but then spoke.

"If... if the second trial really waives the compensation payment, then the 200,000 yuan in medical expenses that Zhao Peng's family has already paid... should we return it?"

Jiang Chen smiled, naturally understanding her concerns.

No need to return it.

"That 200,000 yuan is for medical expenses; it's the money that must be spent to treat Zhang Xiaolu's injuries!"

"This is a legally mandated compensation item. Regardless of the final compensation amount, they are obligated to cover the medical expenses!"

"The compensation payment is an additional form of compensation, a comprehensive compensation for the consequences of the injury, emotional distress, and subsequent treatment."

"The two are different in nature, so they should be calculated separately."

"All expenses incurred during your sister's hospitalization can be covered by medical expense reimbursement."

"If that's not enough, you can claim it through other channels. So don't worry, there's no need to return it!"

Zhang Xiaoyu breathed a long sigh of relief.

"That's good……"

"Thank you, Attorney Jiang..."

Zhang Xiaolu's mother held Jiang Chen's hand and squeezed it tightly.

"Attorney Jiang, you are a great benefactor to our family..."

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, his tone becoming more relaxed.

"Auntie, please don't say that."

"I said, the law won! Not me..."

Upon hearing these words, a wave of comments flooded the live stream chat.

Jiang Chen's words have broadened his perspective once again!

Yes, it wasn't Jiang Chen who won, it was the law that won!

[Although... without Jiang Chen, the law can't win.]

Alright, alright, stop bragging. The real focus is on the verdict later!

Meanwhile, in the defendant's lounge.

The atmosphere here is completely different from that at Jiang Chen's place.

Huang Wen slumped in his chair, his face ashen, staring blankly at the ceiling.

He had taken off his suit jacket, and his tie was hanging loosely around his neck.

It felt like all my strength had been drained away.

Zhao Guoqiang sat opposite him, his hands covering his face, his shoulders still trembling slightly.

The silence lasted for a long time.

Then, Zhao Guoqiang suddenly raised his head, his voice filled with barely suppressed anger.

"Attorney Huang! What did you tell me back then?!"

"You said the chances of winning this case are very high! You said you could reduce the compensation to under one million! You said my son would only get a maximum sentence of six months!"

"And now?!"

"Jiang Chen is now going to put him in jail for twenty years!!!"

His voice grew louder and louder, almost a shout.

"I spent so much money hiring you! And this is how you handled the lawsuit?!"

Huang Wen's expression turned even uglier.

He slowly sat up straight, his voice hoarse.

"Mr. Zhao, I told you from the beginning that this case would be difficult to win."

"The other party's injury assessment results are in; that fact cannot be changed!"

"I tried my best..."

"It was your son who sent that person to the ICU, not me who did it wrong!"

"you!!"

Zhao Guoqiang suddenly stood up, pointing at Huang Wen, his fingers trembling.

"What do you mean? Are you trying to shift the blame? Do you want to quit?"

"I……"

Huang Wen opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.

He was silent for a few seconds, then said something in a low voice.

"I lost the case... but I will take responsibility for what I should take."

"But Mr. Zhao, your son's sentence is not something I decide."

"He brought it on himself!"

The air between the two seemed to freeze.

Zhao Guoqiang's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and his eyes were red-rimmed.

He stared at Huang Wen for a long time, then suddenly turned around, plopped down in a chair, and covered his head with his hands.

"Twenty years...twenty years...my son's life is ruined..."

Huang Wen didn't speak, but leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

The lawsuit was broadcast live online, and viewers could naturally see the scene in the waiting room.

Why are they arguing? It's hilarious!

The two of them have started fighting like dogs! Hahaha!

He spent a fortune hiring a lawyer, and this is how he ended up in this state—how could he not be furious?

[Is this lawyer still trying to shift the blame? Isn't he just asking for trouble?]

Neither of them is a good person; they're both willing to give and receive.

Meanwhile, inside the deliberation room.

Presiding Judge Zhou Zhengping sat in the center of the long table.

On either side of him sat two court judges, with all the case materials scattered on the table.

Zhou Zhengping flipped through the last few pages, put down his pen, and glanced at his two colleagues.

What are your thoughts on this case?

The judge sitting on the left adjusted his glasses and spoke in a calm tone.

"The chain of evidence is complete, and the characterization is correct."

"The defendant's arguments were all effectively refuted, and there was no reasonable doubt."

"I believe... the basic characterization of the crime in the first instance should be maintained, but in terms of sentencing, considering the severity of the injuries and the social impact, the sentence should be appropriately increased."

The judge on the right nodded and added.

Regarding the amount of compensation...

"Although the plaintiff has requested exemption from compensation, basic expenses such as medical expenses and subsequent treatment costs should not be exempted. These are statutory compensation items and do not conflict with the plaintiff's appeal request."

"I suggest maintaining basic compensation such as medical expenses, nursing care expenses, and disability compensation, but waiving non-basic and additional compensation!"

"This respects the plaintiff's claims and complies with the law."

After listening, Zhou Zhengping remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"That's settled then."

"Charge: Intentional injury; all appeals by the defendant are dismissed!"

"As for the civil compensation... all basic compensation items such as medical expenses, nursing expenses, follow-up treatment expenses, and disability compensation are retained, totaling 700,000 yuan."

"Regarding the non-basic compensation portion, we respect the plaintiff's request for 'exemption' and hereby grant it."

"in addition……"

Zhou Zhengping paused, his gaze sharpening.

"Regarding the defendant's lawyer, Huang Wen, who repeatedly submitted false information and misled the court during the trial."

"His actions are suspected of violating relevant provisions of the 'Administrative Measures for Lawyers' Practice' and the 'Lawyers Law'!"

"This matter... also needs to be taken seriously!"