"What are we going to do? What are they trying to do? Why are they playing us like this..."

The couple looked worried and helpless. As the court date drew closer, they had no choice but to continue looking for other lawyers and frantically prepare the necessary documents.

The lawyer questioned them in detail about the adoption of Ji Baishu. Naturally, the two dared not tell the truth and secretly rehearsed their statements, presenting themselves as caring and loving towards their niece.

They even called Cheng Yuxuan back, asking her and her group of younger sisters to act as witnesses and prove that their family had taken good care of Ji Baishu.

The lawyer was young and inexperienced, unfamiliar with the family's situation. He was completely fooled by the Cheng couple's facade and, at their earnest request, unwittingly wrote a speech for them.

The day of the trial arrived quickly, and the Cheng couple nervously entered the courtroom.

The courtroom is an extremely sacred place, its majestic building seemingly shrouded in a radiant glow. When they stepped in, they were all too nervous to lift their heads, holding their breath and bowing their heads, their hearts pounding, before stumbling and staggering to their seats as defendants.

Every move they made was in sync with the judge's readings, leaving them no room for independent thought.

"In accordance with Article 124 of the Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China, the court investigation will now commence, and the plaintiff, Ji Baishu, will now read the complaint."

Aunt Cheng quickly looked up and saw Ji Baishu sitting quietly in the plaintiff's seat, next to her lawyer, a middle-aged female lawyer with an ordinary appearance but a calm and composed demeanor.

"You little bitch, she actually dared to come!" Aunt Cheng glared fiercely at Bai Shu, thinking to herself, "That little bitch is incredibly audacious. Wait until they leave, and I'll see how I deal with her!"

Bai Shu felt her piercing gaze, looked up at Aunt Cheng's distorted face, and suddenly thought of the recording Xiao Lingchen had played for her. A pang of sadness shot through her heart, and hatred and anger filled her chest, making her almost unable to control herself and stand up—

Did she and Uncle Cheng really kill her parents?!

She almost stood up, but a calm and gentle gaze came from the audience. She turned her head and saw Xiao Lingchen sitting in the front row, quietly watching her.

Don't be afraid.

Bai Shu felt as if she understood what was in his eyes. He was smiling encouragingly at her, standing behind her with comfort and support. Her heart warmed, and she was filled with courage again.

Clenching her fist, she nodded firmly at him.

Don't worry, Atractylodes macrocephala is not afraid.

Everything will be resolved. Criminals will not escape punishment; they have indeed committed illegal acts and will definitely pay the price!

She picked up the indictment.

"Plaintiff: Ji Baishu, female, Han nationality, resident of XX County, S Province, ID number... Defendant: Cheng Jinhao, male, Han nationality, resident of XX County, S Province, ID number... Defendant: Luo Ailian, female, Han nationality, resident of..."

Bai's speech was not slow, but each word was clear, calm, and forceful, his face radiating confidence, completely unlike the withdrawn and weak figure that Aunt Cheng remembered.

Aunt Cheng was completely stunned.

How did she, Ji Baishu, become like this? She was such a timid and cowardly person, when did she... when did she acquire the courage to speak calmly in court?!

It's like...it's like he's become a completely different person!

Aunt Cheng stared at her, her eyes widening.

How did things come to this...? That little bitch Ji Baishu, how dare she sue them? She even hired a lawyer, where did she get the money to hire a lawyer!