Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian both refused to apologize to Chen Yang.
Chen Yang had no choice, and stated that he would definitely sue.
As a result, Zhou Lingling arrogantly said that her cousin is a lawyer, telling Chen Yang to come to court and sue her.
The subway authority also did not offer any sort of apology, merely suggesting that Chen Yang let it go, be a bit more lenient with the girls, and not fuss over such matters.
This entire experience at the subway station was captured on the phones of bystanders.
By the time netizens finished watching the video, the live stream had exploded.
[What? Is this how Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian apologize?]
[Is there any sincerity in that apology? And asking Chen Yang to sue them in court?]
[They must be judged! These two women must be held legally accountable!]
[Gu Chen is amazing, this intern lawyer is awesome, even found the video evidence!]
[Amazing, amazing! Gu Chen doesn't even seem like an intern lawyer, they're quite impressive!]
[Lawyer Gu is amazing!! Executing justice!!]
Gu Chen spoke up, saying: "May I ask everyone, is this the normal attitude one should have when apologizing? Chen Yang just wanted an apology, and the other side met him with such a vile attitude and told him to sue them in court. If this counts as an apology, does that mean people can slander others for secretly filming in the streets and then resolve it with this kind of apology?"
Gu Chen's words left the scene silent.
Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian obviously didn't expect someone to film them.
With this development, they were both thrust into the spotlight.
Zhou Lingling's eyes were somewhat panicked as she exchanged a glance with Wang Tiantian, showing a hint of anxiety.
Wang Haixiang beside them just smiled, signaling the two to stay calm.
Wang Haixiang didn't expect Gu Chen to find such evidence.
But so what?
Judge Li Kang frowned and spoke, "What is the defendant's lawyer's rebuttal?"
Wang Haixiang looked at everyone and said, "Judge, I only just saw the video of what happened back then, but from the video content, Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian only had a bad attitude towards Chen Yang, they didn't do anything too outrageous, right? As for personal attacks, there's no such thing. If Chen Yang's groin was seriously injured, provide us with the hospital diagnosis, and we are willing to cover medical expenses and all losses."
In fact, though Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian did kick Chen Yang once, they didn't use much force; it was just more of an insult, and Chen Yang wasn't injured.
So Wang Haixiang wasn't afraid to pay any medical bills to Chen Yang, there was no injury to cover.
Wang Haixiang continued, "Judge, may I ask, is having a bad attitude in apologizing a serious crime? Is this the reason Chen Yang can continue to cyberbully Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian online?"
"It was precisely because of Chen Yang's online bullying that hundreds of thousands of netizens bullied Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian online, causing great distress, impacting their studies, and even affecting their spirits."
"I acknowledge that Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian's attitude in apologizing to Chen Yang was poor, but they can now apologize to Chen Yang. However, Chen Yang's actions must also bear legal responsibility!"
"Judge, I request Chen Yang to compensate Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian for mental distress, medical expenses totaling 180,000 yuan, and also request Chen Yang to apologize to Zhou Lingling and Wang Tiantian." Wang Haixiang said.
Upon hearing Wang Haixiang say this, Zhou Lingling's eyes lit up.
Having her cousin as a lawyer is indeed great!
Chen Yang was stunned to learn he still had to pay money and apologize.
Does he really have to pay?
Didn't he just post a video online to defend his rights?
[That professional lawyer on the other side is quite impressive; I feel even if Chen Yang wins, he'll have to pay, just because he posted a video on TikTok.]
[This is a top-notch lawyer; seems Chen Yang is indeed going to pay now, I find Gu Chen already quite formidable.]
[For an intern lawyer, Gu Chen's doing amazingly well, but still, it's challenging; after all, Chen Yang himself also posted a video.]
[But I'm really annoyed; why let women like these go unpunished? Can such people slander others at will?]
[It's too tough; Chen Yang has been defending his rights only to have such women apologize while they want Chen Yang to cover medical expenses…]
[Can they even win? Just make these women pay up and not make Chen Yang pay; isn't there a lawyer who can do that?]
[I feel hopeless; seems no way out, sigh, it's always like this these days, rumors spread quickly, denials take forever, Chen Yang's been slandered and insulted, and now he even has to pay…]
Netizens, one after another, left comments expressing disappointment.
The case seems impossible to turn around at this point.
Even though Gu Chen found people who recorded the event, there's no way to turn it around.
The key issue is the two videos on Chen Yang's TikTok account, each with comments exceeding hundreds of thousands...
....
Inside a top law firm.
Gao Yong said, "See, nothing can be done, I told you Gu Chen is just an intern lawyer, this case isn't worth watching, finding evidence was tough for Gu Chen, but that's it, even if they win, Chen Yang still has to pay, if not 180,000 yuan, then tens of thousands. Director, is there anything to learn from this case?"
Gao Yong shook his head, "Originally, the judge might have favored Chen Yang's side, since there's video evidence. But then Gu Chen wanted to sue the opposing lawyer and the judge, now it's impossible for the judge to favor Chen Yang. So, for this case, even with evidence from Gu Chen, they have to lose; the other side, at most, apologizes, while Chen Yang has to pay medical and mental distress fees."
The elderly Xue Yaoting beside them took a sip of tea, "No rush, I see Gu Chen is confident; let's keep watching slowly. I feel this case is still quite interesting."
Gao Yong sighed and didn't speak further, given the director asked him to review the case, he merely watched on silently.
...
At this moment.
Gu Chen spoke.
Gu Chen said, "Judge, I have new evidence!"
Judge Li Kang looked at Gu Chen and said, "What evidence?"
Gu Chen said, "Before I submit the new evidence, please first watch Chen Yang's three right-defending videos on his social media."
Soon, Chen Yang's TikTok videos appeared on the large screen.
The TikTok videos showed Chen Yang sharing his ordeal that day and his resolve to defend his rights.
"Okay, stop here." Gu Chen said to the large screen, "May I ask, Chen Yang spoke the truth, stating his subway slander experience without exaggeration or fabrications; he was merely sharing his experience. Who was Chen Yang cyberbullying?"