Xia Qingshan told him to think it over carefully, but then exposed it, giving him no chance to consider the consequences.
When Zhuang Zhongming saw the video that night, his eyes turned red with anxiety, and he couldn't tell whether his head hurt more or his lower body hurt more.
In the video, Tang Jing tearfully accused her husband of cheating and her son of killing her daughter. She said that she had lived a very painful and difficult life all these years, and that she could describe it as a living hell.
Enraged, Zhuang Zhongming smashed the fruit basket and thermos flask on the cabinet onto the ground with a loud bang.
If she's living a life worse than death, then what is he?
Over the years, he has always pampered her, bought her whatever she wanted, hired five or six nannies to take care of her, cooked all the food at home according to her tastes, and provided her with clothes and other necessities according to her preferences without asking about the price. What could possibly be difficult for her?
She was clearly the culprit, yet she spoke as if everyone had wronged her.
The thought of Tang Jing's face made him feel increasingly disgusted, and Zhuang Zhongming blurted out, "That bitch!"
Zhuang Zhongming also experienced the feeling of having bitterness that could not be expressed.
...
The incident caused a huge uproar online. Gu Qian was very good at making videos, and he portrayed Tang Jing as very pitiful, like the female lead playing a mother in a melodramatic drama. The listeners were moved to tears, and the viewers felt heartbroken.
How could a mother not love her child? If she doesn't, there must be a reason.
Once human nature is distorted to a certain extent, it becomes less likely to be suspected.
After all, who would have thought that a mother would kill her daughter out of jealousy because she was more loved than her?
Who would have thought that a mother, in order to live with a clear conscience, would frame her son and make him bear the blame for her crime for 19 years? Not only that, but during this time she not only showed no remorse but also constantly exploited her son and vented her anger on him.
There are some rational people online who question this matter, but there are many more people who just want to watch the excitement and cause trouble.
It's like the dogs in a village; when one dog barks, the others bark too, and no one knows what they're barking about.
Lu Yan was able to spot the problem instantly, partly because she was smart, but more importantly because she trusted Zhuang Yan.
Zhuang Yan was exposed online again, this time as if he had been attacked. His identity information was leaked, he was doxxed, and the topics about him were filled with chaos and violence.
This incident sparked widespread discussion among the public, with some netizens expressing hostility, calling him a hidden murderer and repeatedly tagging the police, saying they would arrest him and bring him to justice.
Xia Qingshan thought Zhuang Yan would be afraid, would compromise, would apologize and admit his mistake, but none of that happened...
Zhuang Yan acted as if nothing had happened, and even told the lawyer to be bold and send Xia Qingshan to prison.
If he doesn't want to go to jail and wants to talk privately, then... give him 100 million.
Zhuang Yan's outrageous demands angered Xia Qingshan, who smashed an ashtray in front of the lawyer: "He doesn't know his own limitations. If I give him a hundred million, will he even be alive to spend it?"
Xia Qingshan was afraid of being angered to death by Zhuang Yan, so he sent his lawyer to talk to Zhuang Yan. If Zhuang Yan refused to let it go, he would make a big fuss about it.
Let's see if spreading rumors is more serious than intentional homicide. Even if he is lucky enough to escape legal punishment, a person who has no basic reputation and is in a state of disgrace will only be able to live a life of ignominy for the rest of his life.
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A week before the court appearance, Xia Qingshan's lawyer finally managed to arrange a meeting with Zhuang Yan.
Upon arriving at the meeting place, the lawyer secretly turned on his camera, intending to deliberately provoke Zhuang Yan and make him look foolish in the video.
Zhuang Yan noticed the camera on his cufflink as soon as he entered.
The lawyer ordered a pot of tea, poured a cup for Zhuang Yan, and then directly stated his purpose: "Mr. Zhuang, President Xia said that one hundred million is too much, and the situation has changed. You are not worth that much money."
Zhuang Yan sat down: "I can also do without money. I'll make him go to jail, for three or five years. I have plenty of time to deal with him. He's damaged my reputation and caused serious damage to my mental health. He hired so many online trolls to spread rumors about me. He didn't just want to teach me a lesson; he wanted me dead. That's considered intentional homicide."
Intentional homicide is a serious criminal case, far more serious than defamation.
The lawyer met Zhuang Yan's gaze and listened to his indifferent voice as he continued speaking.
"As a lawyer, you must often see people driven to suicide by cyberbullying on the internet."
After a moment of silence, the lawyer said in a low voice, "But don't forget your situation. President Xia said that if you withdraw the lawsuit and don't pursue it, I can help you resolve your current problems. You don't want to be pointed at and gossiped about like this for the rest of your life, do you?"
Zhuang Yan leaned back in his chair, one hand resting on the edge of the table, and looked up meaningfully: "Oh? What do you plan to do if I don't withdraw the lawsuit?"
"Didn't you see that video circulating online recently? Your mother, Tang Jing, accused you of killing your sister when you were five years old and is even preparing to file a case to arrest you. If you are willing to withdraw the charges, we can help you resolve the issue of the video and the person involved. For example, we can act as a mediator to reconcile your family. You will still be the young master of the Zhuang family. After inheriting the Zhuang family, are you afraid of not having a hundred million? You need to broaden your horizons and stop chasing after trivial matters."
The lawyer decided to try to "persuade" Zhuang Yan properly. In his opinion, this was entirely in Zhuang Yan's best interest. Only a fool would refuse, so why should Zhuang Yan make a scene that would lead to mutual destruction?
Unfortunately, Zhuang Yan didn't buy it. Once Zhuang Yan got going, he was single-minded and couldn't be swayed. He was determined to sue Xia Qingshan, and he would sue him to death as long as he could.
“One thing at a time. I’ll sue my case, and he can sue his. My reputation was already bad, so it doesn’t matter if it gets any worse. As for the murder I committed when I was five, I’m sorry, I was too young at the time and have no memory of it. If you think I have a problem, then produce evidence to sue me. Don’t think you can spread rumors about me just by posting a video online.”
The lawyer slammed his hand on the table, trying to overpower him with his presence: "That's your mother. How could a mother spread rumors about you about something like that?"
“I don’t know about other mothers, but Tang Jing has a mental illness.” Zhuang Yan smiled and showed Tang Jing’s medical record. “She goes to the hospital to get her medication every week without fail.”
The lawyer was stunned when he saw it.
Zhuang Yan stood up and suddenly grabbed the lawyer's hand, took the camera from his sleeve, and crushed it under the other's panicked gaze: "I'll say it again, whoever makes the claim must provide the evidence. Don't think that just because you're a parent you can convict someone. Besides, you dared to spread rumors that I killed someone when I was five years old without any evidence. That's a second instance of spreading rumors, which is an even more serious crime. Go back and tell Xia Qingshan that he'll have to pay more."
Zhuang Yan was quite certain that Xia Qingshan had released the video. He didn't know what methods they used to get Tang Jing to record it. Did Zhuang Zhongming know about it?
They even said they would file a case and arrest him. Did Xia Qingshan ask Zhuang Zhongming for his opinion? Did he ask him if he dared to?
Zhuang Yan did not intend to make this clear at this time, because he wanted to use Xia Qingshan to make the matter even bigger.
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