Consistency is key. In court, every statement carries legal responsibility. Therefore, in civil litigation, a professional lawyer is crucial. They can prevent a minor detail from leading to a complete loss!

"Next, we will enter the debate phase."

Afterward, the Judgment Chief concluded the cross-examination phase and began organizing the debate.

During this phase, Zhang He seemed to have completely lost his fighting spirit. Zhang Wei, however, remained impassive, keeping her eyes downcast and her thoughts to herself. There were no significant clashes between the two parties, and the debate ended hastily.

At the plaintiff's table, Qin Mu observed the courtroom proceedings, equally baffled. Their opponents' policy of non-resistance was truly unexpected. In past cases, Zhang Wei had always actively responded to the court and strived for the best possible outcome. But today, since the trial began, everything felt off. Bai Shuirong, seated in the witness gallery, had mentioned a video that piqued his curiosity, but neither Zhang Wei nor Zhang He had presented it.

BANG—

Not long after, the summary statement phase concluded. Amid the solemn sound of the gavel, the Judgment Chief announced a recess.

Wang Dachui couldn't help but walk over to Qin Mu, looking somewhat perplexed.

This lawsuit… was too easy.

He had been a bit nervous upon learning his opponent was Zhang Wei. Lately, Zhang Wei's reputation had grown, and her professional expertise was very solid. He had expected a fierce battle today. But unexpectedly, the other party offered no resistance. In just thirty minutes, the hearing was nearly over.

Without any difficulty from the other side, I feel unworthy of this fifty thousand yuan… he thought, chuckling self-deprecatingly and feeling somewhat embarrassed.

So far in the trial, he had only read a few paragraphs, yet he had effortlessly earned fifty thousand yuan. With the case proceeding as it had, the verdict was clear: the other side couldn't possibly win. Their lawsuit also included a request for the defendant to pay their legal fees. Because the defendant had infringed upon their rights and refused to compensate, leading to litigation, the plaintiffs had the right to demand full payment of their legal fees.

Thirty minutes later, the Judgment Chief returned to the courtroom with the members of the collegial panel. The judgment for this civil case was announced on the spot.

"After deliberation by the Second Civil Tribunal, the collegial panel has reached a consensus. In the case of the car scratching dispute, the facts are clear and without doubt. The plaintiff and the defendant have reached an agreement."

"The following judgment is hereby issued: As the party in question lacks civil capacity, their legal guardian, Zhang He, shall compensate the nine plaintiffs for car damage, mental anguish, lost wages, travel expenses, and attorney's fees, totaling 1.14 million yuan."

"If dissatisfied with this judgment, an application for a retrial may be filed with this court within fifteen working days from the date this judgment takes effect, or an appeal may be made to a higher-level court."

With that, the civil litigation case came to a close.

After the judgment was rendered, all nine car owners on the plaintiff's side, including Qin Mu, looked delighted. The entire hearing process had gone very smoothly, and they were very satisfied with the outcome.

Meanwhile, at the defendant's table and in the witness gallery, chaos erupted.

"Zhang Wei!"

Bai Shuirong, furious, ran up to Zhang Wei and began scolding her, "Didn't you say there was a 95% chance of winning the lawsuit? I trusted you so much! I hired you to represent us in this case from the very start, but what did you do? Before the hearing, your boasts were sky-high! You said something about a counterclaim that could put the opposition in jail. Why were you suddenly mute just now? You didn't utter a single word? Now look, we lost the lawsuit! Are you happy now? You call yourself a famous lawyer in Jin City? I think you're just an embroidered pillow—all show and no substance!"

Bai Shuirong couldn't contain her fury, her face flushing red then pale. She pointed at Zhang Wei's nose and vented all the words she had been holding back. Her voice was so loud it even startled the surrounding bailiffs. Fortunately, as the hearing was not in session, the bailiffs did not intervene.

"Mom, please calm down," Zhang He interjected, seeing the situation.

But Bai Shuirong laughed derisively in her anger. "Calm down? How do you expect me to calm down?! And you! We brought the video evidence, why didn't you present it? You're completely useless—only good for messing things up! It's a good thing I didn't let you raise my grandson. Otherwise, when he grows up, he might become a coward just like you!"

As she ranted, she even lashed out at her own son. Despite being in public, she showed no mercy. Listening to their elder's tirade, both Zhang Wei and Zhang He flushed red with embarrassment.

Finally, Zhang Wei couldn't hold back any longer and said coldly, "Auntie, I only agreed to take this civil case because of our family ties! But what about you? From start to finish, you gave me no information and concealed the details of the case! Even the video you gave me was forged! Do you have any idea what the consequences are for presenting forged evidence in court?! Once it's proven, you, I, and Zhang He will all face up to three years of fixed-term imprisonment! If I hadn't been considering our family connection, I would have washed my hands of this mess long ago. And now you're blaming me?!"

Zhang Wei was also furious. Several times during the hearing, she had wanted to walk away. Yet, she was worried Zhang He might mismanage the situation, so she stayed, subtly signaling him with her eyes.

Typically, in civil cases, the court and authentication bodies verify the validity of the evidence provided by both parties to prevent fraud.

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