Many internet users began to speak up.
[It seems that Meng De Lake confessed to everything.]
[This should be decided by the law. If Meng De Lake is only guilty of this crime, at most he’ll get three years, maybe even less than three years.]
[Meng De Lake’s attitude in admitting guilt is acceptable, but it seems like Meng De Lake can’t really be blamed for Tang Xinran’s incident. Who would have thought Yan Kailong didn’t call 120, it’s too inhumane.]
[That’s incorrect. I think Meng De Lake should shoulder some responsibility. At the very least, he should have confirmed whether 120 was called. It’s a pity it turns out this way!]
Tang Jian Country remained silent at the plaintiff’s bench.
Tang Xinran was his daughter.
His daughter... is gone.
His daughter was who he loved most, that’s family...
He hoped dearly to see his daughter live a happy life forever.
They never pressured their daughter. They thought as long as their daughter was happy and joyful, the scores didn’t matter at all.
But now....
Because of these people, his daughter died.
These people didn’t even call 120!
The doctor clearly stated there was a chance of survival!
In the end, she didn’t survive!
Why?
Because of these people!!
These irresponsible people!!
Furthermore, he didn’t even see his daughter’s body!
All he saw were ashes... How could he accept this?
He couldn’t accept it, couldn’t accept it!
He lost his daughter, and now he’s lost his wife.
What’s the use of giving him more money?
Tang Jian Country thought of his daughter... and tears flowed.
Just on the morning of the incident, Tang Xinran was still calling him daddy.
Reminding him to eat breakfast, eat lunch well... not to have an empty stomach.
How loving were they as a family then?
Every day after work, Tang Jian Country could see his wife and daughter, there was always a hot meal at home.
Now, it’s all gone.
Tang Jian Country already dares not return to his own home.
Returning home only brings Tang Jian Country pain.
Those memories, impossible to forget for a lifetime.
Now Tang Jian Country dares not go home.
He fears remembering those things, fears seeing the cold home.
He’s even more afraid he can’t accept this reality.
He... has no home now.
He has no family left in this world.
His parents are gone, his daughter, his wife, all gone...
Tang Jian Country has thought about it, even had very extreme thoughts.
That is... as a man!
But.... he doesn’t even know who to turn to.
He wants to know the truth!
Blood spilled within five steps, what’s there to fear?
But he knows nothing...
Later, he found Gu Chen....
Gu Chen told him the case could be resolved, asked him to patiently wait.
So Tang Jian Country waited until today.
Tang Jian Country looked at these people, their faces, very angry.
At first, he still argued a bit, now he doesn’t argue at all.
In his heart, it’s as if some sort of determination has formed.
...
Just then, Gu Chen asked: "Is that all?"
Meng De Lake shook his head, "That’s all. I’ve said everything I wanted to say about Tang Xinran’s case."
Everyone also looked at Gu Chen, somewhat puzzled.
Isn’t this finished?
Could there be another twist?
Gu Chen said: "Then, do you know about Tang Xiaoqiu’s case?"
Upon hearing the name Tang Xiaoqiu, Meng De Lake’s face changed.
But Meng De Lake quickly calmed down.
Meng De Lake said: "That case, what does it have to do with me? I don’t know."
Gu Chen said: "Tang Xiaoqiu committed suicide."
Meng De Lake showed no expression, said: "Mm, so what? I feel very saddened by Tang Xiaoqiu’s suicide, but what does it have to do with me?"
Many viewers in the live stream felt a chill down their spines.
Could Tang Xiaoqiu’s suicide also be related to Meng De Lake?
If that’s the case...
At this moment, Tang Jian Country’s gaze was fixed on Meng De Lake, eyes cold!
Because Tang Jian Country still knows nothing!
Gu Chen said: "No relation? I’ll give you one last chance, if you admit it, perhaps the court will consider leniency. If you don’t admit it, I can’t say what will happen."
Meng De Lake’s face turned pale, his fists tightly clenched.
Impossible...
How can Gu Chen know this?
Absolutely impossible!!
Meng De Lake said: "Lawyer Gu, I don’t understand what you’re talking about, this matter has nothing to do with me. I don’t even know Tang Xiaoqiu, have no contact with him, what are you talking about?"
Gu Chen looked towards the judge, Shen Jiarui.
Everyone was waiting for Gu Chen to speak.
Gu Chen said: "Judge, I have new evidence."
"Everyone thought Tang Xiaoqiu committed suicide out of grief over Tang Xinran’s death, compounded by online violence.... There were many people online telling Tang Xiaoqiu to die."
"There were also many spreading rumors, even at Tang Xiaoqiu’s workplace, saying Tang Xiaoqiu was usually unkind to Tang Xinran.... that Tang Xinran’s suicide was because of Tang Xiaoqiu."
"Some even spread rumors about Tang Xiaoqiu usually traveling for work being connected to the boss? Otherwise, why did his salary increase so quickly?"
"Others said Tang Xiaoqiu only cared about money, constantly extorting money, saying even after compensating 300,000 yuan he was still dissatisfied?"
"There were all sorts of vile words directed at Tang Xiaoqiu."
"The accounts frequently involved in online violence against Tang Xiaoqiu were numerous, those spreading rumors at his workplace—this is more than mere online violence, but organized and premeditated online violence."
"Later, I found these people’s IPs, these IPs trace back to eight individuals."
"These eight individuals are the eight on the defendant’s bench."
"Zhao Sizhuo, Tang Wuyun, Zhang San, Li Yunfei.... these eight."
"The evidence of these eight individuals committing online violence against Tang Xiaoqiu is irrefutable!"
"According to Article 246 of the Criminal Law, anyone who openly insults others or fabricates facts to defame others, under serious circumstances, can be sentenced to up to three years imprisonment, detention, control, or deprived of political rights."
"These eight individuals have committed serious offenses, repeatedly engaged in online violence, spread rumors, causing severe consequences. I request the court to sentence these eight individuals to three years imprisonment and compensate Tang Jian Country’s family a total of 650,982 yuan."
Everyone was dumbfounded.
They understood why Gu Chen sued so many people on the defendant’s bench now!!
[Whoa, is this the reason why the defendants need two vans?]
[Lawyer Gu is amazing!! Get these people locked up!!]
[Online violence? Who told you to spread rumors and commit violence online, must be locked up!!!]
Gu Chen continued: "Later, I investigated, these eight individuals all claimed to be hired, and the hirers came from different accounts, but the IPs behind all these accounts belong to the same person...."
Gu Chen looked at everyone and said: "And this person, is Meng De Lake!!!!"