Chapter 45 The Gloomy Little Poor Girl of the 1970s

"First of all, my client, Ms. Shen Ci, does not have a legally recognized marital relationship with Mr. Zhou Dayou."

They did not register their marriage at the time, and Mr. Zhou Dayou had long subjected Ms. Shen Ci to severe domestic violence, causing her great physical and mental trauma, and ultimately forcing her to leave Zhoujia Village.

Several villagers from Zhoujia Village can testify to this, and we have obtained some of their testimonies.

Zhou Dayou's expression changed. He wanted to refute, but what these lawyers said was the truth, and he couldn't find any words to refute them. Besides, these people were dressed so respectably that they must be the kind of people he couldn't afford to offend.

While others speak eloquently, he can only resort to foul language. People like him, who bully the weak and fear the strong, are naturally afraid of these seemingly "elite" lawyers.

"Secondly, the claim that he absconded with the family property is utter nonsense."

When Ms. Shen Ci left Zhoujia Village, she was penniless. All her wealth today is the result of her many years of hard work overseas and has nothing to do with the Zhou family.

On the contrary, we have evidence showing that Mr. Zhou Dayou and his family have repeatedly attempted to extort Ms. Shen Ci through improper means.

"Finally, regarding the issue of Mr. Shen Huai's upbringing."

Ms. Shen Ci is Mr. Shen Huai’s only legal guardian. Mr. Zhou Dayou has never fulfilled any of his parental obligations and has long subjected Mr. Shen Huai to abuse and mental oppression.

We have ample evidence, including medical records and witness testimonies, proving that Mr. Zhou Dayou is not qualified to be a guardian and that his actions are suspected of being illegal.

The lawyer spoke eloquently and methodically, leaving the reporters bewildered, yet they knew it was an unfavorable accusation against them. The reporters were dumbfounded; this was the complete opposite of what the family had tearfully recounted!

"You...you're talking nonsense! You're spouting lies!" Old Zhou was so angry that he trembled all over.

Zhou Dayou was so frightened that he kept swallowing, but he felt he couldn't show his fear.

"You... I don't care if you're so-called monks or lawyers, you're just spouting nonsense because you've been paid by them!"

Whether it's nonsense or not, the court will tell.

The lawyer responded coldly and then took a stack of documents from his assistant.

"Based on the above facts, we hereby formally represent Ms. Shen Ci to file multiple lawsuits against Zhou Dayou, Zhou Fugui (Old Man Zhou), and Li Xiuying (Old Woman Zhou), including charges of defamation, insult, and harassment."

The plaintiff is seeking substantial damages for emotional distress in connection with the infringement, as evidenced by the court summons and copy of the lawsuit.

The lawyer handed the documents directly to Zhou Dayou, who was completely dumbfounded.

The reporters who were just snapping photos of the three Zhou family members suddenly turned their cameras to the thin court summons and the Zhou family members' faces, which were now filled with panic!

A shocking twist!

The reporters were trembling with excitement; this was truly big news! They had almost been used as pawns!

Shen Ci then slowly stepped forward, looking calmly at the reporters' cameras, her voice clear and firm.

“I didn’t want to make my family affairs public, but faced with continuous slander and harassment, I have no choice but to take legal action to protect myself for the sake of my son’s normal life and mental and physical health.”

The innocent will be proven innocent, and I believe the law will deliver a fair verdict.

True victims will never suffer unjust accusations.

She paused, looked at the three Zhou family members whose faces were ashen, and said with a hint of warning.

"And those who are stirring up trouble behind the scenes should remember that any attempt to achieve their goals through rumors and illegal means will come at a heavy price."

These words, seemingly addressed to the Zhou family, were actually directed at the person behind the scenes who was pulling the strings. Without someone to guide them, how could the three members of the Zhou family have found the school?

How could we find three people from a small mountain village who had never left the county town so quickly after arriving in the big city?

What, has the compass come to life? Or has this wicked map possessed it?

After speaking, Shen Ci didn't look at the three people again. She nodded to the legal team, turned around, and gracefully got back into the car. Throughout the process, she was calm and restrained, yet exuded a powerful aura.

The legal team stayed behind to handle the follow-up, providing reporters with copies of pre-prepared evidence materials that could prove Shen Ci's claims were true.

The three members of the Zhou family, who had been arrogant and domineering just moments before, now seemed to have had their spines removed, slumped on the ground, trembling as they looked at the court summons in their hands.

They don't understand many legal terms, but they can still understand words like "defendant," "compensation," and "jail." In short, it means they are being sued by the other party, and not only do they have to pay money, they also have to go to jail.

Weren't they here to get money and enjoy life? How did they suddenly become defendants, have to pay compensation, and might even go to jail?

The gazes cast by the surrounding students and passersby changed from initial curiosity and sympathy to disgust and contempt.

A wave of intense fear washed over them, causing cold sweat to break out on their backs.

All of this was recorded by reporters on the scene. This is a huge news story: a philanthropist abandoning her husband and children in a dramatic reversal!

"Ms. Shen, please wait a moment. We have a few more questions we'd like to ask you."

"Is this really your son's biological father?"

Why does he not resemble your son at all? Is the child's biological father someone else?

Reporters never miss an opportunity like this; once they dig, they uncover some juicy scoops!

"Ding-dong!"

Villain Salvation Value +15!

Current rescue value: 45%

Darkening value -15%!

Current corruption level: 55%.

Shen Ci suddenly turned her head to look at Shen Huai, who hadn't even gotten into the car yet. What was wrong with this child? Why was his mood suddenly so volatile? His "salvage value" was skyrocketing!

He used to be stingy with increasing his rescue value, always making slow and hesitant progress, like a faucet that wasn't turned off properly. This sudden leap forward is quite surprising.

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Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Shen Huai, who had been standing quietly by the car, had walked forward at some point.

He stood tall and straight, his face still bearing the youthful handsomeness of a boy, but his eyes were sharp as knives, shooting straight at the three Zhou family members who were slumped on the ground.

The reporters' cameras immediately focused on him again. Great, someone has spoken.

Shen Huai's gaze swept over Zhou Dayou, Old Man Zhou, and Old Woman Zhou, and he spoke slowly but sharply.

"You keep saying you're my father, my grandparents." A mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips.

"Then let me ask you, when I turned fifteen, did you ever pay me a single penny of tuition?"

When I fainted from hunger in the field, did you give me anything other than a bowl of thin porridge so thick that I could see my reflection in it?

In winter, when I was chopping wood and carrying water in my drafty, thin clothes, did you ever ask me if I was cold?

Every question he asked was like a slap in the face to the three members of the Zhou family, but the three of them did not think they were wrong. They only complained that he was ignorant and insisted on revealing these things in front of so many people.