Gu Chen took Xue Qingqing to the detention center.

Inside the detention center, the police brought out Zhao Yishan.

Zhao Yishan had been sentenced to fifteen years and was currently in the detention center, preparing to appeal for a final trial.

Zhao Yishan also felt that his chances of getting out were slim.

He knew he had definitely broken the law.

However, Zhao Yishan didn't expect it to be this severe, severe enough to be sentenced to fifteen years.

These fifteen years in prison... he felt helpless.

All of this was because the bank insisted on him personally withdrawing the money and also required Zhao Yishan to prove that his father was indeed his father.

But he was really not acquainted with the robber!

The police officer said, "Zhao Yishan, your defense lawyer is here."

Zhao Yishan nodded, "Thank you, officer."

Zhao Yishan walked out and saw Gu Chen and Xue Qingqing.

Zhao Yishan didn't actually know Gu Chen and Xue Qingqing, and he didn't pay attention to online live streams or news, focusing instead on working, trying to earn money to buy a house and get married.

Recently, his father fell ill, and he devoted himself entirely to taking care of his father, not expecting this kind of incident to occur.

Gu Chen extended his hand upon seeing Zhao Yishan, "Hello, I'm Gu Chen, your defense lawyer for this case."

Zhao Yishan quickly shook hands and said, "Hello, Lawyer Gu, I'm Zhao Yishan."

Gu Chen said, "I've already familiarized myself with the overall situation of the case. The second trial will be in nine days. You were sentenced to fifteen years in the first trial, which is quite severe."

Zhao Yishan sighed, appearing very gaunt, "Lawyer Gu, I... I have no options... The hospital has already issued a critical condition notice for my dad; I really am out of options. Moreover, I truly don't know the robber. Even if I had thoughts of robbing a bank, I hadn't put them into action."

Gu Chen nodded, "Yes, I know. You know, the court knows, but the court still sentenced you heavily."

There was bitterness in Zhao Yishan's eyes, "If I go to prison, who will take care of my parents? My parents are both old, my dad is still in the hospital, and my mom has to care for him. I also need to be out to take care of them. Plus, my wife just became pregnant... I can't take care of my wife, let alone my future child... I am an unfit father."

Gu Chen said, "I've taken on this case; you just need to cooperate with me."

Zhao Yishan's eyes lit up, grasping Gu Chen's hand, "Lawyer Gu, can you help me reduce the sentence? Fifteen years is too long; I'm really afraid... I'm afraid I won't see my family when I get out...."

Gu Chen began, "Just cooperate fully with me. I can prepare a not guilty defense for this case, but it only means you didn't commit robbery. If you weren't involved, everything else won't be an issue. Cooperate well, and I believe there's a good chance you won't have to serve time."

Zhao Yishan only thought about sentence reduction, and now Lawyer Gu told him... there's a good chance he won't have to serve time?

Frightened but thrilled, Zhao Yishan said, "Lawyer Gu, I will cooperate fully, in any way possible. Just tell me, and I'll do my utmost to cooperate!"

Gu Chen said, "First, tell me every detail of the case, everything you can think of."

Zhao Yishan started talking.

....

....

After leaving the detention center.

Gu Chen looked at Xue Qingqing and said, "Did you manage to note down almost everything?"

Xue Qingqing held a notebook, "Boss, I got most of it down. I feel that although Zhao Yishan broke the law by smashing the glass, he didn't commit robbery and wasn't an accomplice of those criminals. How could he have committed robbery? The sentence is truly too severe."

Gu Chen nodded, "It is."

Xue Qingqing asked, "Boss, where are we going now?"

Gu Chen glanced at Xue Qingqing, "To the court, to look at the dossier. I need to go through the case again."

Xue Qingqing nodded and followed behind Gu Chen.

Upon arriving at the court, Gu Chen met court staff.

Gu Chen said, "Hello, I'm Gu Chen, handling Zhao Yishan's case. The second trial is imminent, so I'm here to check the dossier."

The staff member jumped upon seeing Gu Chen.

While many workers might not know Gu Chen, almost no one in the legal profession doesn't recognize him.

Gu Chen's recent popularity, fame, and trial records have been widely noted.

Even as a defendant's lawyer, Gu Chen could put many people behind bars.

Gu Chen's way of handling trials is completely different from others.

Many lawyers fight cases through the case itself, as long as the lawsuit's target is met.

Gu Chen handles things differently...

Even when opposing lawyers or judges break the law, Gu Chen would put those lawyers and judges behind bars.

It was unheard of in the legal profession to see someone put both the opposing lawyer and judge in jail.

The staff member said, "Hello, Lawyer Gu, this way."

The staff member looked at Gu Chen, slightly nervous, "Lawyer Gu, are you handling Zhao Yishan's case? It's a tough one to win; the evidence is overwhelming. Zhao Yishan used the bank's money for other activities. Even if his actions are understandable, they're still illegal, and it's all caught on surveillance, filmed entirely. Reversing this case is practically impossible; only a sentence reduction defense is feasible. Are you planning to make a sentence reduction defense for Zhao Yishan?"

Gu Chen smiled, "I'm just here for the dossier. I'll decide after looking through it."

The staff member nodded, "Alright, no problem."

The staff member was a woman.

Looking at Gu Chen, the woman said, "Lawyer Gu, can I add you on WeChat? If I encounter any legal issues in the future, I could seek your help."

The staff member knew of Gu Chen's abilities and wanted to exchange contact information.

Gu Chen said, "Sure."

The staff member quickly nodded, "Thank you, Lawyer Gu, but I hope you will think it through. I'm worried about this case, that you might not win, and then online discussions might break out, possibly saying that the unbeaten record is broken..."

Everyone in the court knew this case was nearly impossible to reverse.

The evidence was compelling, indisputable.

Plus, Zhao Yishan admitted it; he used the money to go to the hospital....

After assessment, the court made the judgment in the first trial.

How could this case be overturned?

Gu Chen could only pursue a defense for a sentence reduction.

But with a fifteen-year sentence, a sentence reduction might at most reduce it to ten years...

Even then, it would still be ten years...

Given Gu Chen's impressive trial records in the past.

If this case was to defend for a sentence reduction, from fifteen years to ten years, while it would be beneficial for Zhao Yishan, it wouldn't be as favorable for Gu Chen.

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