Lan Shuang and Jin Xi were both furious after hearing this. Jin Xi's temper exploded, and he immediately slammed the table and stood up. "This beast, he really has no humanity at all. I thought secretly taking photos was enough to break the limit, but I didn't expect this person has no limit at all!"
"He's using private photos to blackmail someone. His behavior is serious enough. If we prosecute him, the evidence is solid, and he will definitely not get away. By the way, do you still have the chat records and transfer records he used to blackmail you? They are very important."
Lan Shuang looked at the troubled Li Yuanzi and advised sincerely, "If you deleted it, see if you can get it back. My boyfriend is a computer expert and can definitely help you if you want."
"I..." Li Yuanzi hesitated and tugged at the corner of his clothes.
Jin Xi asked in confusion, "He's done this to you, and you still want to let him go? You have a chance to get your money back, why are you hesitating?"
Lan Shuang pulled her aside, switched seats with her, and sat next to Li Yuanzi. She said softly, "I know your concerns. A girl must be very scared and helpless after having those photos and videos taken. I'm a girl too, so I understand. I also understand that you don't want to cause trouble for your family and don't want your parents to worry."
"This is not cowardice, it's just that you think more comprehensively than others." Lan Shuang looked at Li Yuanzi encouragingly. Li Yuanzi nodded with emotion, tears streaming down his face.
Lan Shuang took a napkin from the table and wiped her clean. "But think about it," she said, "because you're soft-hearted and know you have concerns, Chen Ting is so unscrupulous. He's temporarily letting you go, but your photos are still on his phone, and there may be backups somewhere else. Can you guarantee that he won't have any bad intentions and blackmail you again in the future?"
Li Yuanzi was stunned and looked up at Lan Shuang, becoming visibly nervous.
Jin Xi sighed in anger at his lack of fighting spirit.
"Then what should I do? Even if we put him in jail this time, he'll be released one day. What if he takes revenge on me and my parents?"
"I've thought of that, too." Lan Shuang held Li Yuanzi's hand and said, "You've seen the news about my boyfriend. He wasn't just talking, he was serious. He's rich and well-connected, and he can guarantee your safety. If he dares to do anything to you after he gets out, you can contact me."
"I……"
Li Yuanzi wavered, and Jin Xi added fuel to the fire. "You can also come to me. We are both unlucky people in Tianya. I will definitely help you. My brother is not a pushover."
Li Yuanzi was silent for a long time. Seeing that she was thinking seriously, Lan Shuang and Jin Xi did not urge her. The two of them started chatting.
Jin Xi was very curious about the "boyfriend" she mentioned.
"My boyfriend owns his own company. He's young and promising. He's very capable. We love each other very much. We'll get married after I graduate."
When talking about Jiang Lusheng, Lan Shuang always had an unconcealable smile on her face.
Jin Xi, however, was not so optimistic. After her experience with Chen Ting, she was more cautious. "When you're passionately in love, everything is fine, but after a while, you'll get tired of it. From the perspective of someone who's been through it, it's better not to get married too early. Marriage is the grave of love."
Lan Shuang knew that she meant well, and there was nothing wrong with what she said, but her situation was rather special. She and Jiang Lusheng would not get tired of each other. They had traveled through so many worlds together, if they wanted to get tired of each other, they would have done it a long time ago. Why would they wait until now?
But it’s not convenient to talk about this, she just said that she would think about it carefully.
As they were chatting, Li Yuanzi whispered, "I, I am willing to sue Chen Ting with you. I have kept those chat records and transfer records."
Lan Shuang and Jin Xi immediately looked at her.
Li Yuanzi smiled bitterly. "Maybe I also thought about bringing Chen Ting to justice, and subconsciously kept all the relevant evidence. It's just that I was timid and afraid of trouble, so I never found the opportunity."
She sniffed and looked at Lan Shuang and Jin Xi with tears in her eyes. "I don't want to be threatened by him anymore. I don't want to live in fear anymore."
Lan Shuang extended her hand with relief. "Congratulations on taking the first step bravely. Leave the rest to me."
Li Yuanzi shook it, smiled shyly, and said shyly, "Thank you."
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After the three of them made the decision, they started to eat. Jinxi and Li Yuanzi expressed their feelings while eating.
After dinner, Lan Shuang took a taxi to send the two back home. After making all the arrangements, she sent a message to Jiang Lusheng: "Everything is arranged. They have agreed to sue."
Jiang Lusheng replied quickly, "Okay, I'll arrange for a lawyer to discuss the next steps with you right away."
Jiang Lusheng has always been very efficient in his actions. In the evening of that day, Lan Shuang received a call from the lawyer. The two of them made an appointment to meet. Lan Shuang printed out all the evidence sent by Li Yuanzi and Jin Xi and handed it to the lawyer.
The lawyer read it carefully, pushed up his glasses and said, "No problem, we can prosecute. The minimum sentence is three years."
"Three years?" Lan Shuang was surprised. "Isn't that a bit too little?"
Lawyer Su Ping is a very capable middle-aged woman with a high ponytail. She doesn't look easy to approach, but she is very gentle when talking to Lan Shuang.
"The law is very strict. If Chen Ting hadn't secretly filmed two people and blackmailed Li Yuanzi, he probably wouldn't have received a sentence of three years."
"Generally, those who secretly film can request the deletion of the filmed content, an apology, and compensation. As long as Chen Ting's lawyer is experienced enough, the risk can be minimized. After all, he did not actually spread the video online."
Lan Shuang frowned. "But if he blackmails Li Yuanzi, the situation is different, right?"
"Yes, the key point of this prosecution is extortion. As long as there is a dispute over money, the sentence will be relatively heavier."
"Extortion is punishable by imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, or public surveillance, and a fine. If the amount involved is huge or there are other serious circumstances, the offender shall be sentenced to imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than ten years, and a fine."
"And in the case of extortion, this huge amount generally refers to more than 30,000 yuan. Li Yuanzi was extorted more than 10,000 yuan, which doesn't constitute a huge amount. However, the mental damage Chen Ting caused her is very great. I will do my best to ask the court for a heavy sentence."
After hearing her explanation, Lan Shuang felt relieved.
When people live in society, they cannot escape the constraints of the law. This is the greatest fairness that can be achieved.
"Okay, thank you on behalf of Li Yuanzi and Jin Xi."
Lan Shuang extended her hand, and Su Ping took it, saying with relief, "Actually, I should be the one thanking you. As a legal professional, I understand how difficult it is for women in this society. So, society needs brave women like you to stand up and set an example. Don't shrink back after being hurt and let the perpetrators go unpunished. They take advantage of women's psychology and will only become more rampant."
"If all girls choose to speak out and report to the police after being hurt, the perpetrators will be much more restrained."
Lan Shuang looked at her face and was touched. "That day will come."
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