235: Chapter 235 Zhang Wei's Family Status is Worrying

Zhao Yang's expression changed, and the atmosphere in Zheng Shengli's livestream room also took a sudden turn.

"Holy crap, that scared me to death! That handsome guy's gaze is like a knife!"

"A handsome guy with a straight face is even handsomer!"

"His eyes are so sexy, like arrows. My heart has been pierced right through."

"I absolutely love that look. I just want him to look at me like that and ravage me mercilessly."

"New tea is on the market. Handsome guys who get it, DM me..."

Zhang Baobao looked at Zhao Yang, then at Zheng Shengli, and suddenly felt a bit of disdain. When others established their authority, they looked so handsome doing it. But look at Zheng Shengli—he could only glare and curse. The difference in class was simply too vast.

Zhao Yang scanned the venue and said in a clear, resonant voice, "To all our media friends present today, we welcome you to record and we welcome you to publicize this. But there is one thing I must make clear first: you can record, and you can broadcast. You can even use clickbait titles as long as they don't break the rules. But! The recording must be complete, the broadcast must be complete, and there must be no editing, no splicing, and absolutely no selective broadcasting. Once we discover any cherry-picking, distortion of facts, or behavior that misleads the public, our Procuratorate will investigate to the very end and even file a lawsuit. We hope our media friends will abide by professional ethics and present the full picture of the event to every enthusiastic citizen in front of the screen. We will achieve openness and transparency, and the media must achieve truthfulness and comprehensiveness."

As soon as he finished speaking, while the crowd below was still whispering among themselves, Secretary Li Dakang was the first to applaud, shouting, "Well said!"

Only then did applause ring out from both the round table and the gallery.

As the applause gradually subsided, Zhao Yang looked at Secretary Li Dakang, pushed over an A4 sheet of paper with the agenda written on it, and smiled. "Secretary Li, how about you preside over this?"

Secretary Li Dakang glanced at the agenda on the paper. Just as he was about to agree, he swallowed his words, waved his hand, and said, "I've just returned from an inspection tour, so I don't grasp the situation as thoroughly as you do. It's better if Prosecutor Zhao does it."

"Then I shall respectfully obey." Zhao Yang then looked around the venue and continued, "Without further ado, let's get straight to the point. First, the worker representatives will state their demands. Please limit your speech to three minutes."

Zheng Xipo nudged Zhang Wei and whispered, "Lawyer Zhang, you speak."

Zhang Wei nodded and stood up. "I am Zhang Wei, the lawyer commissioned by the workers. The workers' demand is very simple. Chairman Cai Chenggong mortgaged the shares held by the workers to the Shanshui Group without obtaining authorization from the workers. That mortgage loan contract is legally invalid. Therefore, the Shanshui Group has not acquired the workers' shares."

President Gao Xiaoqin immediately retorted, "That was awarded to our Shanshui Group by the Court! You should look for..."

"President Gao!" Zhao Yang's face darkened as he interrupted her. "Speak when it is your turn. Interrupting others is bad manners."

Meeting Zhao Yang's icy gaze, President Gao Xiaoqin couldn't help but shudder and immediately shut her mouth.

Zhang Wei continued, "Currently, my clients have filed an appeal with the procuratorial department regarding the Court's ruling. At the same time, we have reported Cai Chenggong's illegal and tortious actions during the signing of the contract to the public security organs, and the Guangming District Public Security Sub-bureau has already filed a case. Simply put, the workers' primary demand is to retrieve their own shares, and secondly, to hold Cai Chenggong accountable for his illegal and tortious actions. As for the Shanshui Group's procedural violations in distributing resettlement funds, which resulted in the Dafeng Factory workers not receiving the money, that is unrelated to today's matter, so we will not discuss it for the time being."

He then looked at Zheng Xipo and the other two, asking in a low voice, "Do you have anything to add?"

The three of them looked at each other and shook their heads at the same time.

Zhang Wei then said, "Chief Prosecutor Zhao, leaders, I have finished speaking."

Then he glanced at Zhuge Dali. Seeing her nod slightly, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and picked up the water cup on the table to take a sip.

This damn case was truly getting more and more abstract.

Zhang Wei also finally understood the deep meaning behind Zhuge Dasheng's words when she had him take full charge: "Zhang Wei, this case is relatively complex. It will be good exercise for you and can elevate your ability to handle problems to the next level."

This quagmire of the Dafeng Factory appeared to be a case on the surface, but the real game was entirely played outside of the case itself.

After Zheng Xipo's side finished speaking, it was President Gao Xiaoqin's turn from the Shanshui Group. Her statement offered nothing new, merely relying on the Court's written judgment to demand all of Dafeng Factory's shares. As soon as she finished speaking, a wave of boos and curses immediately erupted from the workers' seats.

"Gao Xiaoqin, you clearly bribed the Court!"

"Give us back our shares!"

"Heartless capitalist, leaving us no way to survive!"

Even the atmosphere in the various livestream rooms instantly transformed into a wave of denunciation against the "heartless capitalist."

Seeing that the scene was about to get rowdy again, Zhao Yang lightly tapped the table, his sharp gaze sweeping downward. "Quiet down."

Shhh...

The entire venue instantly fell silent again. A few worker representatives, caught up in their emotions, wanted to say more, but the moment they met Zhao Yang's eyes, their Aura weakened, and they shut their mouths sheepishly.

Beside him, Secretary Li Dakang cast a surprised glance at Zhao Yang. This ability to control the room was truly not inferior to his own, and was perhaps even a few notches stronger. At least he couldn't make the entire venue dead silent just by saying three simple words.

The next to speak was Chen Qingquan.

In the original drama, this "Foreign Language class representative" was a staunch member of the Zhao Faction, behaving incredibly obsequiously in front of Zhao Ruilong and Director Qi Tongwei. However, on such a formal occasion, he still put on the dignified air of a vice president.

He introduced the trial details of the case item by item, clearly explaining the evidence submitted by both the plaintiff and the defendant, as well as the legal clauses upon which the ruling was based.

Listening to this, Zhao Yang couldn't help but nod inwardly. This guy's professional capability was indeed beyond reproach. Even if this case favored the Shanshui Group, looking at it purely from a legal and procedural perspective, indeed no major loopholes could be found. If they hadn't obtained evidence of his bribery, judging by the case itself, Chen Qingquan really could have cleared his name completely.

Don't be fooled by how well he learned a Foreign Language; his mastery of the Handong Province specialty of passing the buck was also quite formidable.

When he finished speaking, even Zhang Wei couldn't help but nod in agreement. But before he could finish nodding, a sharp pain shot through his waist. Shuddering all over, he turned to look at Zhuge Dali and said aggrievedly, "Why did you pinch me?"

Zhuge Dali pinched him again.

"Why are you still pinching me?" Zhang Wei clutched his waist, almost in tears from the pain.

Zhuge Dali had an expression of exasperation, wishing he would shape up. "What did you mean by nodding?"

Zhang Wei immediately said, "What President Chen said..."

The rest of his words were forced back down his throat by Zhuge Dali's murderous gaze.

Zhuge Dali snorted coldly. "This is just taking advantage of the fact that the workers didn't hire a good lawyer. Otherwise, even if the workers couldn't win this case, delaying it for three to five years before a judgment is passed would have been no problem at all. Think things through before you speak."

Zhang Wei's mouth twitched. After pondering for a moment, he said sheepishly, "You're right. I was led in circles by President Chen."

Zhuge Dali looked at him with utter disdain. "It's been so many years. How are you still at this level? No progress at all."

Zhang Wei said indignantly, "How have I not progressed? Lawyer Zhuge said my progress has been huge."

Zhuge Dali rolled her eyes at him. "Those were just words of encouragement from my mom. You actually took them seriously?"

Zhang Wei looked depressed, but didn't know how to refute her.

Zhuge Dali suddenly smiled and patted his shoulder. "But you really are hardworking, and your reactions are quick. You understood as soon as I reminded you. Keep it up."

Zhang Wei immediately beamed with joy. "Hehe, exactly! You have to acknowledge my strengths."

Beside them, Zheng Xipo held back a laugh, his expression quite peculiar. How old was this little girl, yet she already had Lawyer Zhang trained so obediently? When she grew up, would Lawyer Zhang even have any standing at home?

After Chen Qingquan finished speaking, Director Xu, the Director of the Land and Resources Administration Bureau, stood up and smiled. "Then next, our Land Bureau will introduce the relevant situation."

Zhao Yang and Secretary Li Dakang exchanged a glance.

The main event was here. Today's elaborate setup was put together just for this very moment.

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