398: question

Zhang San asked, "Does adding 'according to netizens' or 'according to online rumors' absolve one of responsibility?"

Cai Sisi did not directly answer, but slammed the gavel down loudly: "Zhang San, mind your identity!"

Zhang San angrily said, "Of course I know my identity, I am a lawyer!"

"It is precisely because I know my identity that I must respect the law and revere the law!"

"Dear Judge, I know my identity, may I ask if you know yours?"

Cai Sisi was consumed by rage.

This was the first time he had ever seen such an arrogant lawyer.

He actually dared to question him!

Who was the other party? Just a mere lawyer.

He was a judge, the embodiment of the law.

Cai Sisi slammed the table and said, "Zhang San, of course I know my identity!"

"If you do not respect me, then I will have the bailiffs remove you!"

Everyone in the courtroom looked at Zhang San.

This young man was truly too bold.

This was a judge!

Zhang San, do you intend to fight with the judge?

How dare you?

Do you still want to be a lawyer?

Some of the audience present scoffed at Zhang San's actions, while others scoffed at the law itself.

Those who understood some of society's unwritten rules could see that today, the judge was clearly protecting the defendant.

Zhang San must have seen it too.

In this situation, the most beneficial course of action for Zhang San would be to concede.

What else could he do if he didn't?

Zhang San ignored the opinions of others, staring into Cai Sisi's eyes and asked, "I just want to ask one question: Is it true that as long as a news report includes 'according to netizens' or 'according to online rumors,' there is no responsibility?"

Cai Sisi did not want to answer this question and sternly said, "Zhang San, the court is adjourned."

Zhang San said, "Please answer this question directly: Yes, or no!?"

"It's just one sentence, it won't take much of your time!"

"As a judge, in a verdict, can you not even answer a question from the defendant?"

"Is it that you cannot answer, or is it because you know you are perverting justice for personal gain, and therefore dare not answer?"

Cai Sisi's eyes were red with anger; the other party was gambling his entire career.

But Cai Sisi did not want to deal with it and just wanted to gloss over it.

Zhang San said, "I will raise an objection to a higher court!"

"As the party whose interests have been severely infringed upon, I have the right to an answer!"

Cai Sisi's body stiffened for a moment.

He suddenly realized that Zhang San was not an ordinary lawyer.

He was a lawyer for Feihuang.

He was not afraid of Zhang San.

But Feihuang...

Feihuang's influence was immense.

Because Feihuang was very rich!

If Feihuang was determined to get an answer and raised an objection to a higher court, the consequences were not what he wanted to see.

Moreover, Zhang San's request was very simple; his repeated evasion of the question, if publicized, would reflect very poorly on him.

Cai Sisi somewhat regretted taking on this case.

A consortium, a group company, the struggle between two sides was not something an ordinary person could get involved in.

He had overestimated his abilities.

Under duress, Cai Sisi said, "If it is indeed a repost from netizens, or online news, then there is no legal responsibility!"

As Cai Sisi answered, he immediately felt a sense of unease.

He vaguely felt that such words should not have been spoken.

But the words were already out, and it was clearly impossible to retract them.

Zhang San straightened his clothes: "Thank you for your answer, Judge!"

Although the lawsuit was lost, Zhang San showed no disappointment and left with the people from Feihuang.

...

That evening, Feihuang Advertising Company began releasing videos.

"According to netizens, Judge Cai Sisi kept three mistresses, giving each of them forty million!"

"According to netizens, Judge Cai Sisi's mistresses were only twenty years old, slender and graceful, and could dance, which Judge Cai Sisi liked very much!"

"According to online rumors, Judge Cai Sisi's annual income reached three hundred million, all in overseas accounts."

"According to online rumors, Judge Cai Sisi's son drove a Lamborghini abroad, hit someone and fled, and Judge Cai Sisi used his connections to resolve it!"

"According to..."

In just one night, Feihuang Advertising Company produced seven videos, all starting with 'according to netizens' or 'according to online rumors'!

These were official videos from Feihuang Advertising Company.

Feihuang Advertising Company itself already had a certain number of followers, and with the release of such explosive videos, they immediately caused a huge stir online.

Not only Cai Sisi, but even the court where Cai Sisi worked became famous.

At the same time, the lawsuit between Feihuang and Dihua Media was also secretly recorded by someone and uploaded online.

Immediately, countless netizens flocked to watch the spectacle.

Many netizens, unafraid of trouble, joined in the frenzy.

Many people recorded videos, simply slandering Cai Sisi, making it as disgusting and black as possible.

This, in turn, provided Feihuang Advertising Company with new news sources.

Feihuang Advertising Company immediately quoted these, continuing to slander Cai Sisi.

It was just pure, baseless slander.

When he saw these videos, Cai Sisi immediately felt as if the sky had fallen!

They were coming for him!

Feihuang Group was actually coming for him!

The most crucial thing was that his hands were not clean.

If his hands were clean, even if Feihuang Group slandered him like this, at most his reputation would be damaged, and there would still be ways to resolve it.

But it was clear that Feihuang Group was prepared; they had investigated him.

They even knew where his money was!

Just when Cai Sisi thought things hadn't reached their worst point and there might still be hope.

Cai Sisi's phone rang.

"Teacher!" Cai Sisi answered the phone.

A heavy voice came from the other end: "Cai Sisi, I only ask you one thing, did you embezzle and take bribes?"

Cai Sisi firmly said, "I did not!"

The voice on the other end became even heavier: "So, all the materials that Feihuang Group used in their real-name report were fabricated by Feihuang Group?"

"What?" Cai Sisi's eyes widened!

Feihuang Group acted so fast!

They actually reported him!

And it was a real-name report!

"Teacher, save me!" Cai Sisi no longer dared to deny it.

The other side sighed heavily: "I can't save you, Feihuang has connections above."

"Your unfair judgment has already been known by the higher-ups; the people coming to arrest you are already on their way."

"I hope you didn't take too much money, otherwise your life..."

The other side said no more and hung up the phone.

Listening to the dial tone from his phone, Cai Sisi was drenched in sweat.

Feihuang Group had connections above!

No wonder this lawsuit, from the initial filing to the formal hearing, proceeded so quickly; he should have realized it earlier!

If he had made a fair and just judgment today, perhaps he would still have been saved.

Feihuang Group definitely would not have sued him.

It's over!

Cai Sisi quickly packed his things and arranged for someone to buy him an international plane ticket.

Just then, there was an urgent knocking at the door outside.

The sound of the knocking seemed to pound on his heart.