"Everyone, please stand."

"The case is being heard in the first instance by the Hanhai City Intermediate Court, with the second instance handled by the Lanshan Province High Court."

"Now, after the court's deliberation, the defendant's submitted opinions... are not recognized!"

"The second instance upholds the original verdict of the first instance!"

"Defendant Du Ze, death penalty!"

"Defendant Duan Feipeng... death penalty!!!"

As the words fell.

The crowd below felt their blood surging, with adrenaline continuously coursing through them, leaving their whole bodies trembling.

Yet there wasn't a single sound, the magnificent and expansive High Court trial scene was utterly silent.

Second instance...

Upholds the first instance's verdict!

There wasn't even a recess!!!

The defendant's opinions were directly disregarded by the judge, without even a chance for discussion!

"This trial is now adjourned!"

Shi Shan spoke gravely, glanced at Xu Liang, and then continued:

"All personnel, please exit the court in an orderly manner."

As the words finished.

The judges on the bench slowly left.

Only after they had indeed disappeared did any movement start in the courtroom.

"Uphold the first instance's verdict?!"

"They really upheld the original verdict, and the defendant's arguments were unrecognized!? Hahaha!!"

"It was upheld! Great! Well upheld!"

"Both courts understand reason!"

The crowd was excited, even though they were only there to gather news.

Yet they couldn't help but be influenced by the case, shifting from a neutral stance to siding with the prosecution!

With the case finally judged, it felt like the refreshing rain after a long drought!

Until...

"I really didn't expect a lawyer to defend someone for free for four months! Not even asking for a single penny..."

Suddenly, someone clicked their tongue and spoke.

Hearing this, the crowd recalled the major contributor to the case.

Thinking of this, they couldn't help but look towards Xu Liang on the prosecution's side.

The difficulty of this case...

With the initial information given, ninety-nine out of a hundred lawyers would think they would lose, and the remaining one wouldn't even care!

Yet Xu Liang managed to use infrared evidence, first convicting Duan Feipeng, and then personally investigating evidence that led to sentencing someone with an "immune pass" to death...

First instance death penalty.

Second instance upholds the first instance!!!

The opposing party cannot possibly overturn it, even if there were a retrial, the execution would already have been completed!

Without a doubt...

"This is simply a miracle!"

"And furthermore, there's not a bit of personal gain, he fought the case for free..."

In an instant, everyone couldn't help but be moved.

Even with legal aid, to sustain a lawyer's livelihood, associations and the government would provide some meal money.

Xu Liang purely funded the lawsuit himself!

And still, in a situation where victory was seemingly impossible...

"This lawyer... a conscientious lawyer!"

"Such noble morals and extraordinary ability, in the legal field, he truly is a rare gem!"

Someone said so.

Immediately, they silently made a resolution.

In the following reports, they must say good things about Xu Liang!

If they don't praise this kind of lawyer, who else could they possibly praise among the rest!?

Thinking about Xu Liang, first helping Chen Dong, then defending Sun Quan, and now four months of free court appearances...

It's almost like he's wearing his moral integrity on his sleeve!

Thinking of this, the reporters on site couldn't hold back, and they hurriedly left.

Since Xu Liang had done everything out of righteousness, they wouldn't fall behind.

It was time to awaken their media conscience which had been numbed by clicks for years!

The defendant's side.

Zhang Hao looked towards Xu Liang's side, thinking the other party would taunt or mock him, at the very least sarcastically.

Unexpectedly, the other party didn't pay any attention to him.

Zhang Hao's face turned red instantly, his lips quivering for a moment, with a thousand words he wanted to say.

But unfortunately, he swallowed them all in the end.

He then took a deep breath, quietly packed his things, and escaped the scene like a defeated man.

The prosecution's side.

"We won!"

"This time we've completely won!!!"

Yang Ruoxi let out a sigh of relief, her tone full of release, and then looked at Xu Liang with a gaze gradually filled with a different hue.

"Stop staring, pack your things and let's go."

Xu Liang said.

Yang Ruoxi hesitated for a moment, but eventually started packing her things.

It was the High Court, not many reporters dared to make a fuss there, so no one came to disturb them as they left.

Until...

They reached the entrance of the High Court.

Yang Ruoxi couldn't hold back any longer.

She grabbed Xu Liang, cautiously inquiring:

"Xu Liang, what you said in court just now... was it your true thoughts!?"

"What words?"

"The words you just said." Yang Ruoxi was moved.

She stared at Xu Liang, looking at his face, recalling Xu Liang's words, she couldn't help but feel a surge of passion.

If Zhang Hao continued to stubbornly hold onto his views...

Xu Liang would stick it out to the end!

When Yang Ruoxi studied law, she had fantasized about this more than once.

But when she graduated and was battered by reality, and even her law firm scattered, she realized it was all just a fantasy.

She was ready to give up, even renting out her law firm. Who knew...

She would see someone living out her dream!!!

Ignoring the means.

Isn't what Xu Liang is doing exactly what she once aspired to be as a lawyer!?

In a daze.

Yang Ruoxi's heart raced, her gaze softened, and she subtly moved closer.

"You mean those words about sticking it out?"

Xu Liang pondered for a moment.

He turned his head to look at the vast view down the numerous steps outside the main entrance of the court.

At the end of February, the last snow of the winter in Lanshan Province fell.

The snow was thick, and as far as the eye could see, it was covered with snow, glistening with a dazzling light, like the sparkling surface of water.