The presiding judge and the adjudicators were watching this case closely the entire time.

They saw the evidence submitted by Gu Chen...

And also heard the prosecutor in court affirm the legitimacy of the evidence.

Along with various documents...

The presiding judge, Shen Jiarui, felt that this case must be investigated!

Because this is no longer just a simple financial aid case!

It involves a major case of power-for-money transactions!

Moreover, Luo Hansheng, Zhao Quanzhong, these individuals, are all university leaders.

The power-for-money transactions among university leaders must be thoroughly investigated!

This is a major case involving ten years of history!

This case must be investigated!

Therefore, this case cannot be judged just yet.

We must first figure it out before proceeding!

The four people in the defendant's box were trembling.

They no longer knew what to do.

They could only rely entirely on their lawyer.

Presiding judge Shen Jiarui said: "Now I'm announcing that this case is adjourned!"

"The date for the hearing will be announced separately!"

The case was adjourned!

Zhang Tao turned to Gu Chen and said: "Lawyer Gu, why was the case adjourned? Can't they just judge this case now?"

Gu Chen said: "Because this case is too extensive, it has brought to light many things and many people at once. So this case needs to be investigated. I estimate that soon after the adjournment, an investigation will be arranged, and soon the school's issues will be revealed, and the interests of the poor students will be protected."

"Normally, in a school, financial aid would be given to poor students, and university leaders would not covet this money, but there are always those who take risks and want all the money. Once they are gone, justice will be served, and those caught will be held legally responsible."

"They can hide for a year or two and keep this secret for a long time, but it can't be hidden forever. Once discovered, they will be imprisoned."

Listening to Gu Chen, Zhang Tao nodded.

Zhang Tao said: "Thank you, Lawyer Gu. Without your help with this case, I wouldn't have known that there were so many cases behind this... Also, thank you for taking this case. In the future, many poor students should be able to receive their financial aid."

Gu Chen said: "It's nothing. Contact me by phone if something comes up. The case has been adjourned, and when the next session opens, you will need to come again and wait for the final outcome. There's nothing more for us to do after this."

Zhang Tao was a bit worried and said: "These people have money, power, and influence, especially the principal Luo Hansheng... He seems to know many professors and powerful lawyers. Does this case... still have any uncertainties?"

Gu Chen said: "There are no changes now, rest assured. We live in a society ruled by law, and this case has caught the attention of many internet users. No one can save Luo Hansheng now. The state will intervene immediately after the adjournment for investigation."

Gu Chen continued: "Just wait for further news."

Zhang Tao nodded.

Xue Qingqing looked at Gu Chen and said: "Boss, how about taking a break for two days first."

Gu Chen said: "No rest yet; I'm going to take a look at another case. It's about someone who's so unfortunate that none of the three children they had were theirs; yet, in the divorce, they end up with nothing, the house and car are awarded to the other side, and they still have to pay child support for the three kids? This situation is ridiculous; I'll investigate this matter."

Xue Qingqing nodded, "Alright, boss, I'll assist you in the investigation."

Gu Chen smiled and said: "Alright, then you'll have to work hard for a few days. A wealthy lady like you, slaving away with me investigating cases, without a single day of rest."

Xue Qingqing gave a sweet smile, "Since the boss wants to investigate cases, I, as the boss's assistant, can't take a break. Besides, working by your side, I can learn a lot. For this case... I never thought you could dig so deep. Looks like those university leaders might end up in prison."

"From a financial aid case, such a large underlying case was uncovered; not every lawyer can achieve this. Even if my grandfather's law firm were involved, not many top lawyers in there would be capable like you."

Xue Qingqing admired Gu Chen greatly.

She followed Gu Chen through all these cases...

She learned a lot from every single case.

Even though Xue Qingqing was not short of money, she wanted to study and work alongside Gu Chen.

Gu Chen said: "No need to praise me. Handling lawsuits requires diligence. If it were merely a financial aid case, it would be quite simple. But since we've investigated further, this case must be handled properly. No matter how big the case is or how many people it offends, litigation must proceed. The law must uphold fairness and justice, preventing these pests from leeching on the state and students any longer."

Xue Qingqing nodded.

Xue Qingqing said: "Boss, don't overwork yourself. We can look into the next case, but there's no rush. Let's eat first; I'm already starving."

Gu Chen smiled, "Alright, let's eat."

Xue Qingqing agreed, packed up the materials, and followed Gu Chen.

Just after stepping out of the courthouse, they were surrounded by a throng of reporters.

The reporters were crowded around so tightly that even going out for a meal was difficult for Gu Chen.

After briefly answering a few questions from the reporters, Gu Chen went to eat with Xue Qingqing.

Gu Chen was just a lawyer, with no intention of becoming a celebrity.

...

In the defendant's box.

Luo Hansheng, Zhao Quanzhong, and Guo Liangping exchanged glances.

Luo Hansheng looked at Lawyer Yin Xiaodong and said: "Are we going to jail? Shouldn't we think of a way out? I feel like there's a turnaround for this case, surely there's a way."

Zhao Quanzhong also looked at Yin Xiaodong and said: "Should we hire a team of lawyers? All elite lawyers, to help us in this lawsuit, surely we need not fear Gu Chen alone?"

The four of them were all asking Yin Xiaodong for a solution.

They weren't short of money, but they really didn't want to go to jail.

Yin Xiaodong sighed and said: "I'm afraid there's no longer a chance. I'll try to work outside for a reduced sentence for you."

Luo Hansheng: "?????"

Zhao Quanzhong also turned pale, "What? No chance? How could it be? Although Gu Chen produced evidence, these pieces of evidence aren't enough. There's still a way; we can shift the blame onto someone else, can't we?"

Yin Xiaodong said: "The problem is that the attention on this case is so high; you can no longer manipulate it, and the evidence Gu Chen presented is already comprehensive. Even though it's not entirely complete, the nature of your case has been established...."

"Additionally, this case is highly publicized, capturing the entire society's attention."

"A national special investigation team will soon intervene."

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