Gu Chen said, "Alright, I'll take this case. I'll send you my contact information via private message. Just add me, and we can discuss the details later. Let me first understand the case."

Niu Xiajuan was moved to tears, "Sure, sure, thank you so much, Lawyer Gu."

The viewers in the live stream were all showing support for Niu Xiajuan.

[The Lawless Madman is stepping in! Don't worry, he will definitely help your son reduce his sentence! He can't possibly be sentenced to fifteen years, right? After all, it wasn't Niu Xiajuan's son who took the money; he was just trying to pay for his dad's medical treatment. And besides, it's the bank's fault for not giving him the money and making it difficult for him. Who's to blame?]

[That's true, but the criminal immediately took the money to pay the medical bills. Does that robber know Zhao Yishan? Do they really know each other? How could it be such a coincidence?]

[I feel fifteen years is a bit too harsh, considering the circumstances. Even if Zhao Yishan and the robber were accomplices, taking into account that he was trying to save his father, I think he should be given a lighter sentence. There's no need for such a heavy penalty. Starting with a fifteen-year sentence is too much for anyone to bear.]

[It seems like the robber and Zhao Yishan are accomplices, right? They were at the same bank, at the same hospital, and were even middle school classmates...]

[No worries, Lawyer Gu will step in. Lawyer Gu, please help reduce the sentence; I feel like winning a sentence reduction is a victory. Fifteen years is really too long.]

[Sigh... Mainly, the lawyer they got for the first trial was unreliable. They spent so much money on him, and it was of no use. He still got the maximum sentence of fifteen years... The law states that robbery only gets you fifteen years.]

[I feel for the guy, but banks are truly tough and frustrating. Their "not responsible if you leave the counter" policy is just too disgusting. It's unbearable.]

....

Gu Chen said, "That's it for today's live stream. I need to contact the client to understand the situation. We'll stream again later. I was planning to take a couple of days off, but it seems that's not happening. I've got to deal with this case."

After ending the stream, Gu Chen immediately contacted Niu Xiajuan.

On the phone, Niu Xiajuan asked, "Lawyer Gu, how much would it cost to hire you for the lawsuit?"

Gu Chen replied, "Normally I charge two hundred thousand per case, but this case is special. If we win, the bank will cover the legal fees."

Niu Xiajuan nodded, "The cost doesn't matter, Lawyer Gu. I just want you to help us with the case. Whatever the outcome, even if you can just reduce my son's sentence, it would be great."

Gu Chen said, "I need to look into the details. Send me the address and anything else you know, and let's discuss this in person."

Niu Xiajuan said, "Okay, sure."

She sent the address to Gu Chen.

Gu Chen checked it and saw it was in Jiangchen.

Yun City to Jiangchen is at least a two to three-hour flight.

Gu Chen looked at Xue Qingqing and said, "Looks like we won't be getting any rest. Book a flight for tomorrow and pack up; we're heading to Jiangchen. We've got a case to fight."

Xue Qingqing said, "Boss, I feel this case is challenging. The court has already sentenced fifteen years in the first trial, and we can't be sure if Zhao Yishan knows the robber. They might know each other and are even classmates. In this case, Zhao Yishan indeed damaged the bank counter... How do we defend him?"

Gu Chen asked, "Do you think Zhao Yishan committed a crime?"

Xue Qingqing looked at Gu Chen, appearing innocent, "Didn't he? Although I feel there's nothing wrong from a moral standpoint, the problem is with the bank. But there's so much connection; Zhao Yishan was identified as an accomplice to the robber. If they really conspired to rob, then Zhao Yishan would be guilty of robbery. If he truly had nothing to do with it..."

Gu Chen smiled, "Going through the files will tell us. If it really is as Niu Xiajuan says, I think Zhao Yishan is entirely innocent. The money wasn't his, he doesn't know the robber, had no plan, wasn't in on it together—completely innocent. Of course, breaking the counter needs compensation."

Xue Qingqing's eyes widened, "Innocent? Boss, how are you going to argue for innocence?"

Xue Qingqing's legal skills were also strong.

But she couldn't figure out how to argue Zhao Yishan's innocence...

From an original sentence of fifteen years to proving innocence, it requires immense skill.

This case was unlike any of the ones Gu Chen handled before.

Gu Chen's previous cases were either self-defense or had concrete evidence, which led to winning the cases.

Even the last hit-and-run case was overturned to innocence because the elderly indeed staged an accident.

But this case... It's different in nature.

No matter how frustrating the bank's policies were, setting many barriers preventing Zhao Yishan from withdrawing money...

But the robber indeed robbed the bank where Zhao Yishan was...

And was at the same hospital...

It's too coincidental!

The key is, Zhao Yishan was middle school classmates with the robber!

Moreover, the robber actually took out three hundred thousand for Zhao Yishan's father's treatment!

To say they have no relation, is this normal?

What's more, Zhao Yishan smashed the bank counter glass...

Just this alone is already a crime.

Saying Zhao Yishan and the bank robber aren't acquainted; who would believe it?

Can the boss really completely turn this case around?

Gu Chen said, "You'll know eventually. For now, just rest well tonight, book my ticket, and we'll head to Jiangchen tomorrow."

Xue Qingqing was still a bit shocked but she trusted her boss.

That's why she was learning by Gu Chen's side.

Many cases, when left to her, she could handle well.

But for cases like this one, she really didn't know how to deal with it alone.

She couldn't imagine how Gu Chen would approach this case.

If it were her, the best she could do is fight for a reduced sentence.

In this scenario, even if the court gave a lighter sentence to Zhao Yishan, he'd still face seven to ten years...

Her highest effort would be a sentence reduction defense...

Unlike Gu Chen, who straightforwardly claimed Zhao Yishan was innocent!

This is a huge difference from robbery charges!

Robbery charges almost always lead to many years of sentencing!

But once the nature changes, the whole case transforms!

Xue Qingqing quickly booked the tickets, went back to pack, preparing to leave for the airport the next day.

Early the next morning, Gu Chen and Xue Qingqing left for Jiangchen.

On the plane, Xue Qingqing looked at Gu Chen and asked, "Boss, what's our chance of winning this case?"

Gu Chen said, "No case has a 100% win rate. This one should have a 99.99999% chance."

Xue Qingqing: "???"

What's the difference between 99.9999% and 100%?

This means, the boss is almost certain about this case!

The two quickly arrived in Jiangchen.

Once in Jiangchen, Gu Chen and Xue Qingqing met with Niu Xiajuan first.

After understanding the situation, Gu Chen signed the contract with Niu Xiajuan.

Niu Xiajuan said, "Thank you, Lawyer Gu, for helping with this case, thank you... Lawyer Gu, are we appealing for a second trial?"

Gu Chen shook his head, "Yes, proceed with the process and prepare for an appeal!"

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