Everyone thought Gu Chen was at a severe disadvantage in this case.

Perhaps even the Lawless Madman would lose the case.

Whether it was viewers watching the livestream or various lawyers following the case.

How could Gu Chen possibly win this case?

The school's lawyers had already played their trump card.

How could this case still be fought?

At this moment, Gu Chen stood up.

Gu Chen said, "Your Honor, we have evidence to submit."

Yin Xiaodong glanced at Gu Chen and shook his head.

He wondered how Gu Chen could turn this around.

After all, the school had done nothing wrong regarding the scholarship grants.

The determination of a financially disadvantaged student first requires poverty, and secondly, the student's spending must align with the criteria of a disadvantaged student.

Buying an 8,000-yuan laptop, using an Apple phone and iPad, is this considered a financially disadvantaged student?

What evidence can Gu Chen produce to prove Zhang Tao is financially disadvantaged?

If they can't prove it, they're definitely going to win the case.

Judge Shen Jiarui nodded, "The plaintiff may submit evidence."

Gu Chen produced a document and said, "Here is the information on the three devices Zhang Tao purchased."

"The reason Zhang Tao bought this computer is because he is a computer science student, and as a student in this field, how could he study or complete assignments without a computer?"

"After all, computer science requires high computer specifications, so Zhang Tao bought this laptop specifically for his studies."

"If you're wondering where Zhang Tao got the money, let me tell you..."

"Zhang Tao has been doing part-time jobs since high school. All his high school classmates and teachers know that Zhang Tao is very diligent and hardworking, always trying to earn money..."

"And this laptop was purchased on an installment plan, 24 installments with no interest, which means it only costs a little over 300 yuan a month."

"For a computer science student like Zhang Tao, without a suitable computer, how could he study? How could he do his assignments?"

Gu Chen continued, "As for this iPad and this Apple phone, these are Zhang Tao's purchase records."

"Although the devices are Apple, Zhang Tao bought them second-hand on a trading platform, and they were very cheap. This iPad was only 1,500 yuan, and this second-hand phone was only 1,800 yuan."

The viewers suddenly came to a realization.

If that's the case, then everything makes sense.

Zhang Tao bought his computer on an installment plan and bought cheap second-hand phones and iPads.

Gu Chen said, "For a college student to use a second-hand phone and tablet costing over 1,000 yuan is quite normal. This can't disqualify Zhang Tao from being considered financially disadvantaged, can it?"

Yin Xiaodong raised his hand and said, "The plaintiff's lawyer argues that Zhang Tao bought an 8,000-yuan computer because he's a computer science major, which is understandable. But does Zhang Tao really need a tablet? What's the purpose of buying an iPad? Even if it's second-hand, Zhang Tao still bought an Apple product. What's the use of a tablet? Isn't that just spending money unnecessarily? This suggests that Zhang Tao isn't short of money. Truly financially disadvantaged students usually scrimp and save."

"Yet Zhang Tao just decided to buy a tablet."

Gu Chen spoke up at this point, "After Zhang Tao bought this tablet, he used all his time for studying because education has become digitized. There are many videos and courses online. Zhang Tao bought a second-hand tablet to learn better and achieve good grades so he could earn the best scholarships."

Gu Chen finished speaking.

The livestream viewers started to flood the screen with comments.

[I really think Zhang Tao is financially disadvantaged. This data makes it undeniable. No issues now.]

[Initially, I wondered what kind of family Zhang Tao came from, using an Apple phone, buying a tablet, and an 8,000-yuan computer. Now I understand completely.]

[Indeed, Zhang Tao's parents are gone... He can only rely on himself. For a computer science student to use such a computer is very normal, especially over a two-year installment plan.]

[Sigh... Even the phone and the tablet are second-hand, but having a tablet for studying is quite normal.]

[Zhang Tao's spending isn't extravagant at all. Isn't this normal? Zhang Tao is still financially disadvantaged, and his family's condition is very poor...]

[Extremely poor, indeed. What family condition does Zhang Tao even have? His grandfather doesn't have a pension either, and he has to support his grandfather in his old age.]

[Then I support Zhang Tao!]

At this point, Yin Xiaodong smirked.

What does it matter how Gu Chen explained it?

The advantage is mine!

Yin Xiaodong said, "In that case, I want to ask the plaintiff one thing. You said the tablet was for learning and the computer was for learning. Then tell me, why did you buy an electric scooter? Your scooter is worth 2,800 yuan, while an ordinary scooter costs only 1,500."

"Don't tell me you bought the scooter for learning purposes? You live in the university dormitory; how far can it be to the classes? Other students ride bikes or walk. Do you ride a scooter to class?"

If he's riding a scooter, can he still be considered financially disadvantaged?

Who rides a scooter to class if they're financially disadvantaged?

Yin Xiaodong chuckled.

Checkmate!

No matter how Gu Chen explains it, riding a scooter can't be considered financially disadvantaged, right?

Others only use scooters for commuting to work. It's rare for a college student to buy a scooter.

Gu Chen said, "Zhang Tao didn't buy the scooter for learning."

Yin Xiaodong didn't expect Gu Chen to defend Zhang Tao so fiercely.

Isn't Gu Chen bound to lose with this kind of defense?

Is this even a defense?

Gu Chen looked at Zhang Tao and asked, "Zhang Tao, why did you buy this 2,800-yuan scooter?"

Zhang Tao said, "Lawyer Gu, I bought this scooter because I needed it for my part-time job at school. Our school is divided into the north and south campuses, and I often have to work between the north campus library and the south campus cafeteria... At night, I also need the scooter for tutoring, which is further away. Riding a bike would waste too much time..."

"My part-time jobs at school keep me busy until eight in the evening, and then I have to go to tutor students... Biking there takes until 8:30 PM, and then I begin teaching for two hours every day..."

"And our dorm locks the doors at eleven at night. The dorm aunt locks the doors quickly, so I must return before eleven. I can't make it back on time with a bike; I must use the scooter..."

"Taking the bus daily would be possible, but it costs too much over the university four years and three years of grad school. That's why I wanted to buy a scooter..."

"I plan to use this scooter for a very long time, so I bit the bullet and bought a slightly better one."

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