Chapter 541 Trial Begins
“It seems someone is trying to frame you.” Chen Anni finished reading the expert report and the lawsuit, her expression very serious: “And this person is no ordinary individual.”
It's remarkable that the most renowned and authoritative art appraisal center in Beijing would issue such a certificate acknowledging that Sang Ruo plagiarized.
Can the background be simple?
Sang Ruo frowned and asked tentatively, "Have you guessed something?"
The only people she usually targets are Liang Yuxin and Wen Qingyi.
If it weren't for the two of them, she really couldn't imagine who else would have the intention to deliberately target her.
"No, I just saw that even the most authoritative art appraisal center in Beijing can be bribed," Chen Anni said with a wry smile. "I was just a little moved."
Indeed, those with power and influence are the most useful in this land.
Ordinary people like them are as insignificant as ants to these people in high positions of power.
Where would they take their feelings into account?
Sang Ruo was at a loss for what to do: "What should I do? Am I going to be falsely accused of plagiarism?"
If this blows up, it will be another heavy blow to her hard-won career.
All the goodwill you've worked so hard to build up will vanish in an instant.
This is actually a bit tricky.
It's not something that can be solved with money.
"Let's wait and see what tricks they pull next," Chen Anni said coldly, her eyes gleaming. "Since they've already given you the indictment, it means they had a plan. Let's wait and see what they do next."
Sang Ruo always felt that this was not a good solution: "You want me to just wait and see? What about the studio? How can I face the fans and customers who have trusted me for so long?"
She had a vague premonition that this matter couldn't be kept secret for long and would soon be exposed.
Whenever something happens here, there's always some force that emerges, trying to amplify public opinion.
The last time she was exposed, she served three years in prison for framing someone for assaulting others in jail...
Isn't that how it is?
"Well, there's nothing you can do about it now, it's already happened."
Chen Anni felt that waiting and seeing was the best course of action for them at the moment.
It's just unknown whether the other party will stop there.
Sang Ruo lowered her eyes, a thoughtful look flashing in them, before picking up the indictment and the expert report and returning to Qinyuan Bay.
Seeing this, Chen Anni sighed softly. How come one problem after another arises?
When will this finally stop?
When Sang Ruo returned to Qinyuan Bay, it was already dark outside. A cool summer breeze blew by, bringing her a slight chill.
As soon as she entered the door, she heard the man urging her, "You're finally back. Hurry up and eat, the children are starving and waiting for you."
"I'm not hungry, you guys eat first."
Sang Ruo replied subconsciously, and after putting down her bag, she quickly went upstairs.
Seeing this, Bo Yukang couldn't help but ask, "Uncle, what's wrong with Mom?"
"You eat here first, I'll go upstairs and take a look." As he spoke, Bo Jinyan stood up and told Bo Yukang, "Xiaokang, you and Linlin eat first, I'll come down in a bit."
"good."
The two children answered almost in unison, and then lowered their heads and ate their food obediently.
As soon as Bo Jinyan went upstairs, he saw Sang Ruo holding a document in her hand, seemingly deep in thought.
Bo Jinyan quietly walked to her side and snatched the documents from her hand: "What are you looking at so intently? You're even forgetting to eat."
As he read the contents of the document clearly, the words of advice he had intended to offer suddenly caught in his throat.
This is an indictment.
The lawsuit concerns the copyright of her jade carving design, "Jade Unicorn," which she has already sold. The document below is an appraisal report from an appraisal center, which confirms the accusation of plagiarism. The trial is scheduled for two weeks later.
"It seems they're coming with great force, specifically to get you."
Sang Ruo was aware of this as well: "I know, I'm just thinking about how I should deal with it."
Should we wait and see, as Anne suggested? Or should we issue a statement in response?
She was conflicted for a moment.
"Why don't you take the jade carving to the appraisal center and re-appraise it to see if the results are the same?"
Bo Jinyan said condescendingly.
Upon hearing this, Sang Ruo thought it was a good idea, but asked, "What if the test results are the same?"
This appraisal report was issued by the most authoritative appraisal center in Beijing.
Anyone who has ever done art appraisal would have no doubt about the appraisal results from this appraisal center.
It was precisely because this authentication center had a high reputation in the art industry that she was so conflicted.
"Then I will hire the best defense lawyer in the entire capital to defend you."
Upon hearing this, Sang Ruo's expression suddenly changed: "What do you mean? You also suspect me of plagiarizing other people's work?"
Hiring the best defense lawyer for her is tantamount to admitting that she did indeed plagiarize other people's work, isn't it?
Even he has to doubt her like this?
"No, but the facts are there, and we have to find a solution."
Bo Jinyan's voice was full of gentleness, and his soothing tone constantly calmed her emotions: "Sang Ruo, I have always believed in you, and I believe you are innocent, but the waters of this industry are still quite deep, and some things will take time to find out."
His gentle words soothed the anxiety in her heart.
Sang Ruo's tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed: "I misunderstood you. I thought you didn't believe me either..."
If even he doesn't believe her, then she doesn't know how to continue walking with him.
The most fundamental thing for two people to be together is trust.
"How could that be?" Bo Jinyan's eyes were gentle and tender, and even his movements were very soft. "I have always trusted you, but this matter is indeed a bit tricky. I will help you investigate."
Sang Ruo nodded and let him investigate.
...
Two weeks later, in the Beijing court.
Today is the day of Sang Ruo's plagiarism trial, and Sang Ruo and her lawyer arrived at the court early.
But the plaintiff still did not appear.
A white Maserati pulled up in front of the courthouse. The bodyguard got out first. Because it was raining, the bodyguard opened a black umbrella as soon as he got out of the car. Then, a woman in a white dress came into view.
Liang Yuxin.
It really was Liang Yuxin.
"What? Sang Ruo, are you surprised to see me?"
Seeing her somewhat stunned expression, Liang Yuxin smiled and said, "I spent money to buy a jade carving from you, but you plagiarized it. As a consumer and victim, am I not allowed to sue?"
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