"I said it."

Xu Liang thought for a moment before speaking.

"I came to the High Court for one thing."

"What thing?" Yang Ruoxi paused, having forgotten what Xu Liang had mentioned.

Xu Liang's eyes sharpened as he spoke.

"Winning the case!"

He came to the High Court for this one thing.

Win!!!

Though not entirely satisfied with the wording, Yang Ruoxi was nonetheless moved.

She felt the other person suddenly exuded personal charm.

"You're incredibly charming!"

"Can I ask something of you?"

"What is it?"

"From now on, don't be late for work, earn the full attendance award at the law firm once!" Xu Liang said with a smile.

Yang Ruoxi suddenly fell silent, and then seriously said:

"I haven't been late this month."

"Today is March 1st."

"Just tell me, have I been late or not!"

"Haha, hurry up and go, or we'll miss the bus, don't be late again tomorrow...."

The two of them bickered as they left, disappearing into the 'lake' formed by the reflecting snow.

The case concluded.

The two left.

But the public outcry over the 'Jinjiang Hotel Falling Body Case' in Hanhai City still persisted!

As Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi left the courtroom.

All the journalists were burning with passion, returning to the newsroom to start typing furiously, feeling something was off, then resorting to writing the article by hand with a pen!

This case was the most touching event they'd seen in their careers.

Only handwriting could truly convey their raw emotions!

They were so absorbed in writing that they even forgot to eat until their minds suddenly jammed, and only realized their heads felt dizzy when they regained their focus.

Their bodies couldn't sustain such intense mental work, so they reluctantly stopped.

And it was precisely when they got back to their senses that papers flowed out like water!

Before long.

Every major newspaper was plastered with reports about this case, making it impossible to ignore!

...

At an electronics store.

Citizens watched the courtroom footage on the display TVs.

Their eyes glistened, fists clenching involuntarily.

And upon seeing the judge uphold the first verdict, they felt power surging through their bodies.

It wasn't until the court adjourned that someone couldn't help but say:

"Our Lanshan Province judges are great!"

Upon hearing this, even strangers couldn't help but nod in agreement:

"Indeed, sensible and competent!"

Previously, judgments on some cases left much to be desired.

Now, consecutive 'good news' from both the first trial and appeal, it was truly surprising.

Moreover...

"That plaintiff's lawyer really has ethics and conscience!"

"They asked for no fee, handled the first trial and then the appeal, fought fiercely in the appeal and even persevered throughout, putting in such tremendous effort in four months without seeking any return!"

Someone remarked, their tone full of admiration and praise.

They acknowledged they couldn't achieve this themselves.

It's unavoidable.

Salt, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, these are burdens weighing heavily on their shoulders!

Every one is of immense value!

To go four months without any income?

If unmarried it's fine.

If married, they really couldn't do it, even breathing would feel like a huge guilt, let alone giving their all to work for others!

Thinking like this.

They grew even more admiring of Xu Liang.

"Having this lawyer in Hanhai City..."

"Is truly a blessing for Hanhai City!"

Someone exclaimed, leading to numerous people echoing the sentiment.

The public opinion was not just in Hanhai City.

Nor was it confined to Lanshan Province.

These were brewing with journalists' various private opinions, initially expected to be ignored or treated as the least important reports...

They were spreading outward at an astonishing speed!

In Haixiang Province.

On the streets.

Someone reading the newspaper was very excited, as if they'd found their dream lover.

In Xi City.

At the courthouse entrance, those with tired faces watched the TV news report, listening to the discussions around them, stunned and surprised.

In Zhaozhou.

In remote areas, some farmers' faces, full of wrinkles and roughness, their cloudy and numb eyes began to reveal radiance.

They grew increasingly excited, as if they had found a lifeline.

...

...

A short day's work.

Xu Liang seemed to have become a national lawyer, his reputation echoing through multiple major provinces, becoming a topic of conversation over tea and meals.

Of course.

As the saying goes, the joys and sorrows between people don't necessarily connect.

Not everyone's reactions are the same.

Hanhai City.

March 3rd, eight in the morning.

Inside the Hanhai City Intermediate Court.

"New year, new prospects, let's clear away the bad luck of 2004!"

"Haha, last year, I didn't have much bad luck, just a few financial cases that were a bit troublesome."

"Come on, speaking of last year in Hanhai City, I felt there wasn't much pressure either, though no pressure also means no achievements..."

"That's true."

"..."

Inside the court office.

The judges who were gradually starting to work again couldn't help but tease each other upon seeing familiar colleagues.

Listening to their voices.

Zhao Yi, who had come to work early, glanced at them from his desk, with a speechless look.

No pressure in 2004?

Ridiculous.

The pressure in half a year was bigger than all the other cases he's tried combined, right!?

Since June, Zhao Yi hadn't had a peaceful night's sleep; every time he closed his eyes, an evidence surprise attack would appear in his mind...

Looking at the people discussing in front of him.

Zhao Yi felt indignant.

These guys... doesn't anyone know who's bearing the burden in the court!? The entire Hanhai City... the weight of verdicts for three districts and six counties is on his shoulders!!!

Thinking of this.

"Ahem, have last year's cases been judged well, and you're just chatting here!?"

Zhao Yi passed by a few people, suddenly coughing softly, with a face full of seriousness.

Seeing this, several judges scattered like birds and beasts.

His current position was the Chief Judge of the Criminal Court One, which was a very powerful leadership role within the court!

Just as Zhao Yi was about to leave.

All of a sudden.

The judge who was leaving seemed to remember something, turned his head, and said to Zhao Yi:

"Chief Judge Zhao, the president was looking for you earlier but couldn't find you, and asked me to tell you to come to the fourth-floor meeting room for a conference later."

Upon hearing this.

Zhao Yi showed a look of surprise, "Meeting? What meeting?"

"Seems to be regarding the submission of cases,"

the judge said.

Hearing this.

Zhao Yi showed sudden realization; he understood.

Soon after, he led the judge to the fourth floor and found the biggest meeting room.

"Creek~"

As he opened the door, a dozen pairs of eyes focused on him.

The few with higher status in the meeting room looked at Zhao Yi and nodded slightly.

Zhao Yi nodded back, then found his seat.

Just the mention of 'submission,' Zhao Yi understood this meeting.

The meeting wasn't complicated, but it was extremely important!

Regarding the meeting's theme...

Soon after everyone arrived, the president sitting in the main seat glanced at those present, then put his hand to his lips.

"Ahem!"

The president coughed and waited until everyone's attention was on him.

Only then did the president say:

"The information has been sent out early, and everyone should be mentally prepared."

"Those wanting to submit the cases in hand, today's the day to take advantage of the court's downtime, and we'll go one by one!"

What does it mean to submit a case?

Simply put.

In Eastern Country, at the center of power in Upper City, the Supreme Court needs to publicly release a batch of special cases each year.

These cases are generally divided into two parts.

One is reference cases, the other is guiding cases.

Why are these cases made public?

To provide reference for people throughout the national judicial system!

Exactly.

When facing a case, if a judge is unsure, he can look at similar cases, see how they were judged, refer to the methods, and finally decide for himself.

It can be said that each year's case library update represents further perfection and progress in the judiciary!

Cases are not exclusive to certain people for submission.

They are submitted level by level.

Starting from the grassroots courts, if the presiding judge of a case thinks it qualifies, it is submitted, discussed, then goes to the next level for discussion.

Finally, it is presented to the Supreme Court, and once screened, these cases are made public!

This task has become an indispensable part of assessing the performance of all judges!

From across the country, in a sea of cases...

Only a few can be selected as outstanding!

Even the perfection of legal examples can reference these cases!!!