The male supporting character was actually myself.

Is there some other hidden story behind this?

He looked down at the organized evidence, went through it, and found no flaws. He thought to himself, "So what if it's Attorney Zhang? The law is based on evidence!"

No matter how eloquent you are, at most you'll just help them extort more money...

At first, everything went as expected. The plaintiff presented evidence that Zhang Bingshun had neglected his biological daughter for many years and demanded that the defendant compensate for the lack of paternal love and upbringing expenses over the years.

The plaintiff used the fact that the Ouyang sisters changed their surnames as a reason to argue that it is customary for children to take their father's surname, and since they changed their surnames after the divorce, Zhang Bingshun does not need to fulfill his responsibilities.

Conversely, the defendant claimed that the two sisters were already adults but had ignored their biological father, which was unfilial. Furthermore, they had no contact or affection for each other over the years. The plaintiff had divorced and remarried, and now had to raise two sons and could not bear more responsibility. The defendant argued that the plaintiff should provide the two sisters with humanitarian compensation and that the two parties should draw a line and terminate the father-daughter relationship.

Attorney Zhang first refuted the issue of surnames, stating that the law stipulates that children can take either their father's or mother's surname, and that the Ouyang sisters changing their surnames is not a reason for Zhang Bingshun to refuse to support them.

However, considering that the two sisters were indeed estranged from their biological father and that the missing father-daughter relationship was difficult to make up for, they agreed to the conditions proposed by the other party, and then negotiated the amount of compensation and signed an agreement to terminate the father-daughter relationship in the presence of relevant people.

After the court session ended, as soon as the 60,000 yuan compensation arrived in Ouyang Anning's account, he immediately notified Attorney Zhang, who then filed a second appeal—demanding that Zhang Bingshun return the illegally misappropriated property!

At the second hearing, Attorney Zhang presented evidence commensurate with his reputation, listing Zhang Bingshun's extramarital affair—the examination report of Zhang Bingshun's current wife's pregnancy perfectly matched the birth date of his eldest son registered on his household registration, thus proving that Zhang Bingshun maintained an improper relationship with another person during his actual marriage.

Furthermore, based on the divorce agreement presented by Zhang Bingshun at the last court hearing as evidence that he had not paid child support, and with his grandmother's personal testimony, it was confirmed that he had used custody of his children as leverage to take away all of their property.

The assets clearly stated in the divorce agreement included a three-bedroom house, a car worth 30,000 yuan, and 54,000 yuan in both parties' bank accounts. The grandmother provided bank accounts from which money was withdrawn when the house and car were purchased, her daughter's income certificate and bank accounts with almost no balance after the divorce, hospital certificates for Ouyang Anning's treatment, and so on.

The accusation is that Zhang Bingshun, a temporary worker, is completely incapable of fulfilling his family responsibilities. He not only cheated on his wife but also abused the baby and used custody of the child to coerce Ouyang Ting into leaving the marriage with nothing.

Based on the latest revised laws and regulations, Attorney Zhang applied to freeze and thoroughly investigate the source of Zhang Bingshun's assets in order to seek justice for the two sisters who were abused and abandoned!

This case involves a long period of time, and the judge did not pronounce a verdict in court but contacted relevant departments to verify the facts and postpone the verdict to another day.

"Damn it! Didn't you say you were sure to win?" Zhang Bingshun was rendered speechless by the plaintiff's lawyer's interrogation in court, and could only vent his anger on the defense lawyer he had hired at a high price.

The other party scoffed, "I've asked you countless times if you've been hiding anything, and you swore you hadn't! Why didn't you tell me such important information as your extramarital affair, the mistress getting pregnant, and taking your place?!"

Do you think things are still the same as before? That you can just use some tricks to seize someone else's property?

Brother, times have changed!

The laws and regulations have been revised, and bringing up past mistakes now is not just a matter of paying money. Illegally seizing property, or using marital relations and child custody as leverage—you are a very typical negative example. Instead of wasting your energy criticizing me, you should be thinking about how to pay your lawyer's fees.

What's stolen will eventually have to be returned!

The lawyer rolled his eyes, shoved him aside, and strode away with his briefcase, leaving Zhang Bingshun standing there, bewildered.

Jiang Chen spent some money to smooth things over, and the city's daily newspaper also felt that this lawsuit was of great significance. It could serve as a warning to those who exploited loopholes in the law to gain benefits, and it could also better promote the revised laws and regulations. In addition, due to the strong support from advertisers, they specially published a whole page to analyze this dispute that has not yet been tried.

The next day, as soon as the newspaper published the story, the little white cat helped to amplify it online, and suddenly there were tragic articles everywhere about a rich family's only daughter who married down as a form of charity but ended up being taken advantage of and dying a miserable death.

Many self-media outlets, smelling the allure of online traffic, flocked to the platform.

Some published articles criticizing them, some made short videos to support the sisters, and others conducted on-site investigations via live stream.

Chapter Thirty-One: Escape and New Hope

The power of netizens is quite strong. In less than two days, the internet dug up Zhang Bingshun's entire family history. Former neighbors testified that Zhang Bingshun abused the children and used cruel methods of domestic violence to force Ouyang Ting to leave with nothing.

Some people have also revealed that Zhang Bingshun's two sons are both studying at prestigious private schools.

Some researchers even went so far as to uncover that Zhang Bingshun had embezzled the huge compensation money his ex-wife received after the demolition of her house through divorce, as well as four houses in prime downtown locations, and that he and his current wife had lived a comfortable life for many years without working, relying solely on rent and interest.

This major news story, both online and offline, quickly had far-reaching consequences.

A concerned citizen who knows Zhang Bingshun's current wife is willing to testify in court to confirm that Zhang Bingshun committed bigamy, not only having an extramarital affair but also living together as husband and wife after his mistress became pregnant...

"What are you thinking about? Is the training schedule too strict lately, and you're a little tired?"

Jiang Chen handed a bottle of water to Ouyang Anning, who was leaning on the railing looking down. Upon hearing his voice, Ouyang Anning immediately perked up, her eyes sparkling. She took the bottle, shook her head, and laughed, "No, the teachers' lectures are all excellent."

I'm just... a little worried. My first stage performance is next month, and I'm suddenly a little nervous.

To prevent the sisters from being affected by the messy comments online, Annie confiscated their phones, and their daily routine became simple yet fulfilling.

She even helped them find resources to sign up for a singing competition, which is the best way for singers to debut. The two sisters have made great progress in the past few days, and Annie wants them to give it a try.

Whether they win a prize or not is not important; the main thing is to accumulate stage experience so that they can gradually become familiar with the performance space that is different from street busking.

The Ouyang sisters, Anjing and Anning, weren't stage-frightened, but it was their first time on a formal stage, so it was impossible not to be nervous. Jiang Chen kept all external interference at bay; while the media was raging, one of the parties involved was completely unaware of what was happening.

Unbeknownst to them, industry insiders were already closely monitoring this most typical old case since the amendment of laws and regulations.

If the process goes smoothly and the outcome is a good warning, it will likely be recorded in legal history.

"Then how can I make you less nervous?" Jiang Chen looked down at her, a slight smile on his face. "How about... I take you to skip work, and we go out for a delicious meal or to an amusement park to have a blast for the whole day? Let me tell you, riding the roller coaster is super stress-relieving, and I guarantee you won't be nervous anymore after you've had your fun."

Ouyang Anning felt a sweet warmth in her heart, but she pouted and tilted her head, saying coquettishly, "You're the boss! You're counting on your artists to debut and make money, so why are you telling me to skip work? Don't you want to recoup your investment?"

“If I were to use you to pay off my debt, I definitely wouldn’t want to get my money back!” He stroked the other person’s long, straight black hair and laughed. “If you’re really nervous and don’t want to participate, I’ll have Annie cancel the show.”

"How can that be?! I... I was just saying it casually. It's not easy to get a chance to perform on stage, and I don't want to give it up. By the way, you sing and dance so well, and you even compose and write your own lyrics. Really... are you going to give up your dream of becoming a star?"

Jiang Chen shook her head lazily, "I really don't want to be a big star, but I'll probably release an album and record the songs I wrote before to fulfill my musical dream. After that, I'll just watch you two sisters shine in the music scene and cheer you on."

"I...I'll try my best! I can't chat with you anymore, I need to go rehearse again!"

Ouyang Anning's face was flushed, and she ran towards the practice room with her head down, holding the water bottle he had given her with great joy.

I'm so happy just to see him and talk to him every day. Li Jiangchen, you really are an angel. Even a glance or a smile can fill my heart with sunshine...

Neither of the Ouyang sisters appeared at the next court hearing; their grandmother was accompanied by lawyer Zhang.

Due to an economic dispute, the investors at the time were Ouyang Ting's parents. Since her father had passed away many years ago, her mother naturally claimed the property that should have been returned.

Zhang Bingshun did not sit idly by and spend a lot of money to hire famous lawyers from all sides, but most of them knew after reading the case details that this lawsuit would be difficult and politely declined. Others did not even show their faces, saying they were too busy to take on the defense.

So, sitting with him in the dock was the court-appointed legal aid lawyer. After careful consideration, the lawyer concluded that there was no economic advantage and that the only option was to argue for acquittal, since the defendant was also being prosecuted for intentionally harming an infant, and that the defendant should pay the price for abusing Ouyang Anning, which resulted in the crippling of her left arm.

This was a trial with no suspense whatsoever.

The plaintiff presented clear and conclusive evidence, along with testifying neighbors and concerned citizens who voluntarily testified on their behalf. Ultimately, the judge delivered his verdict in court: Zhang Bingshun was found guilty of intentionally injuring and abusing an infant, illegally seizing another person's property by threatening domestic violence and custody, and committing bigamy.

All assets under the names of Zhang Bingshun, his current wife, and his two sons shall be frozen, and the total amount of assets obtained through the embezzlement, demolition, and sale of the property shall be liquidated and returned to the maternal grandmother in full.

Zhang Bingshun was sentenced to ten years in prison for bigamy and infant abuse, and ordered to pay Ouyang Anning a total of 95,000 yuan in medical expenses and mental distress damages.

Zhang Bingshun's current wife, Li Xia, was sentenced to two years in prison for bigamy;

Zhang Bingshun and Li Xia's two sons are still minors and will be raised by adoptive families or institutions designated by relevant departments until they turn eighteen...

A week after the court verdict was announced, the grandmother received a list of all the property from the relevant authorities.

Since the demolition, Zhang Bingshun and his wife have not worked, relying entirely on rent and the interest from the huge demolition compensation. This time, the four prime-location properties and the demolition compensation will be returned intact. Other losses and compensation will be repaid in installments by Zhang Bingshun while he works in prison.

Ten years in prison is enough time for him to slowly pay off his debts...

Just as Jiang Chen and the Ouyang sisters were escaping their tragic fates from the original storyline and embracing a new life, Fang Wenche also ushered in a bright hope—he had finally raised 2.87 million yuan and could terminate his contract with Yidu Entertainment Company!

"Brother Che, hard work pays off!" Yang Xixi happily counted again and again, proudly boasting, "I have some great news to tell you. Yesterday I mentioned that a friend invited me out, right?"

Actually, I went to find resources for you, and guess what happened?

Upon hearing this, Fang Wenche suddenly looked up at her with delight, "What resources? Where did you find them?"

"It was the nightclub prince who helped me get the introduction. He's the assistant director of a singing competition show called 'The Voice of Heaven,' which has been getting a lot of hype lately. I went to great lengths to get a guaranteed spot in the finals!"

Yang Xixi omitted the detailed process of the "laborious" experience, savoring the unique experience and thinking to herself that rich people really know how to have fun. She continued to act coquettishly, "Am I your lucky star?"

Look, ever since we became friends after our initial conflict, I first helped you manage the Buzzing Group, then used my connections to smooth over the negative rumors, and finally raised enough money to pay the breach of contract fee so you can be free from constraints. Next, you can participate in the upcoming talent show.

The assistant director gave me a pre-selected spot, guaranteeing me a place in the finals. Regardless of whether I win an award or not, I'll get plenty of exposure.

Then we'll rake in more fan membership fees, and get the PR manager to buy more marketing articles at a friendly price, and you'll officially debut!

Chapter Thirty-Two: Young People Don't Listen to Advice

"Xixi, you are truly an angel sent from heaven."

Fang Wenche was secretly pleased, thinking that he had indeed made a good judgment and had not misjudged Yang Xixi. With her looks, as long as she was willing, she could naturally get more and better resources.

All you need to do is find a way to captivate her and make her fall head over heels for you, and this gift from heaven will naturally shine brightly!

She can use her looks to gain my resources, and once she achieves success, the initiative will be in my hands. She will be completely dominated by the illegal fundraising alone and will never be able to recover!

Thinking of this, Fang Wenche smiled brightly, cupped her face, and said affectionately, "If I hadn't met you, I really don't know if I could have climbed out of this slump. Xixi, as long as you're by my side, I feel completely safe. Please tell me where you're going in the future, okay? Otherwise, I'll worry."

"Brother Che, you're so good! You're handsome and so gentle, but... I want your exclusive affection! When you become a top star, there will definitely be many more beautiful women who will come after you. You can't be fickle then!"

"How could that be? I'm not the kind of person who forgets kindness. As long as you never abandon me, I will stay with you through thick and thin."

"I'm so happy! I must have saved the galaxy in my past life to be able to meet the best brother in the world, Che, in this life..."

…………

The two of them cuddled for a while, and just as they were about to get down to business, Fang Wenche's phone suddenly rang.

"Who is it? What a spoilsport this early in the morning!" Yang Xixi pouted in dissatisfaction, indicating that she should ignore the other party and hang up first so she could enjoy the celebration.

Fang Wenche took it out, glanced at it, and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and smile smugly. "It's the phone number of Yidu Entertainment Company. They've run out of tricks. They send me text messages and make phone calls every few days, threatening me with lawyer's letters."

Now that we've scraped together the penalty for breach of contract, it's time to slap those people in the face and have some fun!

The thought of throwing money at those snobbish guys and seeing their shocked and envious eyes, possibly even seeing them begging Fang Wenche not to leave, excited Yang Xixi. "Brother Che, let's go get the money to terminate the contract, just in case things get complicated."

Once we've settled the contract termination, it'll be time to prepare for the talent show. This time, we're aiming for instant stardom!

"Alright, let's not delay, I'll take the call and give them a piece of my mind!"

Filled with pent-up resentment and excitement at finally gaining freedom, Fang Wenche answered the phone and listened for a few words before his face fell.

The little white cat laughed so hard it almost fell over. "Are you stupid? With my soft and cute little kitten watching you 24/7, my host knows everything you do."

He must have already instructed the entertainment company employees on the specific lines, how could he possibly let you successfully show off and embarrass yourself?

"Hey, there's also Yang Xixi sleeping around to secure a pre-selected spot. What goes around comes around. If you hadn't earned it through your own merit, your shady dealings would have been exposed sooner or later."

"Damn it!" Fang Wenche hung up the phone after a moment. "Yidu is serious now. They've sued me in court, demanding I pay damages for breach of contract and terminate the contract. Damn it! I should be the one to slap them in the face..."

It's obviously two different things to come to someone's door yourself and to be forced to terminate the contract.

He felt extremely frustrated, as if he had gathered all his strength only to punch a piece of cotton. He felt neither relieved nor satisfied, and he couldn't find a suitable place to vent his anger.

"What should we do? Let's terminate the contract right away!"

Yang Xixi is not well-educated and has an ignorant fear of law enforcement agencies such as courts and police stations.

She was genuinely afraid that if Fang Wenche were sued, he would be embroiled in scandals and never be able to make a comeback, which would mean losing her precious cash cow!