Facing Zhao Lele's loud protests.

Zhao Yu also said: "Your Honor, I believe this video surveillance is illegal, it is secretly filmed, and the legal responsibility of the person who did this should be pursued. An illegal video, a secret recording, should not be taken as evidence in this case, and it cannot prove anything. The authenticity of the video is questionable; with technology so advanced today, it might be AI face-swapped. Furthermore, the video touches on my client's right to privacy and reputation, so I request that it not be played."

Zhao Lele said: "I support this!"

As soon as these two spoke, the viewers in the live chat were displeased.

Why shouldn't it be played?

This stimulating video definitely needs to be shown!

Gu Chen said: "I object!"

Gu Chen continued: "This video is indeed illegally filmed and the legal responsibility of the one who did it should indeed be pursued. An investigation should be carried out on who filmed it, but that is the police's job and has nothing to do with our case."

"The one who filmed it illegally should be punished, and whether the video has been edited or AI face-swapped, there will be professional technicians from the court to verify it, and it's currently under review."

"Moreover, since the plaintiff's defense lawyer claims that the video is AI face-swapped, why does it involve infringing your client's privacy rights? Does that mean my client isn't in the video?"

"Playing this video is to vindicate Cai Qian's name! It's to let everyone know the truth! To ensure a fair trial! It's also the key evidence in this case! It is an important basis for the judge to render a reasonable verdict in this case!"

"Such an important piece of evidence, why won't you play this video? Why not use it as reference?" Gu Chen said.

The viewers in the live chat supported Gu Chen.

[6666666666! Evidence should be shown!]

[Lawyer Gu makes sense! I'm here for the evidence, not some color video. I'm not interested in such videos.]

[Surely the video should be watched, it's not just a video, it's evidence! And Cai Qian is in the video, and the video is blurred, why not play it?]

[Indeed, whoever filmed it should be held accountable, as should the hotel. What does this have to do with the case? It's not like Cai Qian filmed it.]

At this time, the courtroom's technical staff reported the latest status of the video.

The judge, Zhao Zhichao, said: "After verification by the technicians, there is no AI face-swapping, it is not forged, it is a real video, and this video can be used as valid evidence in this case for reference. The video is allowed to be played."

Zhao Lele panicked instantly.

Zhao Lele: "???????"

Others don't know what happened in the video, but she does.

If that's how it's going to be...

Wouldn't that be the end of everything?

Zhao Lele immediately looked to Zhao Yu for help.

Zhao Yu appeared completely calm.

He's just a defense lawyer; the video isn't showing him, so what's there to fear?

Besides, Zhao Yu actually wants to see the video, to understand what really happened then.

According to Zhao Lele's account, Cai Qian assaulted her, so having video evidence is the same—the lawsuit can still be won.

Zhao Yu remains very confident.

The judge and the assessors consulted for a moment.

Judge Zhao Zhichao said: "To further protect the privacy of the parties involved, it is decided to double-mask the video. The case is adjourned for an hour!"

An hour recess!

During the recess, Zhao Lele sought out Zhao Yiping.

After their conversation...

Zhao Lele immediately felt at ease.

Why was she panicking?

Even if there is video evidence, at most it proves that Cai Qian wasn't assaulting...

She's not breaking the law either!

And there's no way the bride price is being returned!

The engagement is set, the relationship has progressed, and Cai Qian wants the money back?

She simply won't give it; what can the court do?

She says she has no money!

She doesn't have a dime, and as long as she doesn't want to cough up the money, Zhao Lele feels there's no problem at all.

No matter what, she can't possibly go to jail.

Zhao Lele immediately regained her confidence.

So what if the video is shown?

The worst outcome is Cai Qian being acquitted, but there's no way the bride price or money will be returned.

A guy tonight is willing to give her five thousand for a single night.

Why should Cai Qian get nothing after everything's done?

And Cai Qian even gave her his little tadpoles...

She can't let Cai Qian do it without paying anything and not using protection; at least tonight, the guy will use an umbrella.

All these were part of Zhao Lele's meticulous plan.

The hour quickly passed, and the court session resumed!

The judge said: "Play the video!"

Everyone lifted their heads to watch the video.

The live chat was also simultaneously streaming the video.

Although the video had been blurred, many parts were still visible.

And this surveillance footage has sound!

The conversation between Cai Qian and Zhao Lele came through clearly!

Cai Qian: "Lele, I was thinking... we're engaged now, can we?"

As Cai Qian spoke, he embraced Zhao Lele, taking the initiative.

Zhao Lele: "No, no, don't."

Zhao Lele's face flushed shyly as she kept resisting Cai Qian.

Cai Qian said: "Lele, think about it, I'm really feeling uncomfortable, I just want to try... I'll be good to you, all my life I'll treat you well, rest assured, I will definitely be responsible for you."

As Cai Qian spoke, he began to advance further.

Resulting in Zhao Lele saying: "Don't, don't."

Zhao Lele's voice soft and gentle, she was lightly pushing Cai Qian.

Then Cai Qian leaned in for a kiss.

Of course, it was just on the cheek.

By this point, only their faces were blurred, other places weren't.

At this moment...

Zhao Yu said: "Pause!"

The video paused here.

Zhao Yu said: "That's enough, stopping the video here is sufficient! Cai Qian clearly wants to go further with Zhao Lele, but it can be seen that Zhao Lele is consistently refusing!"

"Zhao Lele keeps saying no and don't, which is a clear rejection!"

"Even afterwards, Cai Qian ignored Zhao Lele's wishes and proceeded with further actions!"

"So, by this point, this can be considered assault!"

"Then observing Zhao Lele subsequently running out of the hotel, it's likely because Cai Qian frightened her, leading to Lele fleeing, but unexpectedly Cai Qian becomes more aggressive, and chases out as well! Overall, it clearly indicates assault by Cai Qian, undeniably!!"

"Since Zhao Lele said no and don't, and Cai Qian forced actions, it violated Lele's will, so I say it's assault, without question!!"

Zhao Yu finished speaking.

Zhao Lele beside him also felt it made a lot of sense.

If the video goes only so far and stops there, it'd be great.

Zhao Lele felt somewhat lucky inside...

Stopping here, and then having Cai Qian sentenced!

But what Zhao Lele didn't expect was that Gu Chen spoke!

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