Chapter 33 Proof of Capital Contribution
Sheng Tingzhou spoke in a calm tone.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Yuan Yuexin was surprised that the other party would suddenly ask such a question, and blurted it out.
"In the industry, with her background, who isn't eager to climb the ladder? This kind of woman is the most cunning. She pretends to be aloof on the surface, but who knows how many tricks she's pulled behind the scenes."
"Then what category do you fall into, talking badly about people behind their backs?"
Sheng Tingzhou's lips curled slightly, seemingly with a smile.
But those eyes were as sharp as ice blades.
"Is she the kind of rude, ill-mannered, and gossipy woman who can't stand seeing others do well?"
He spoke each word very softly.
Yet every word was like a needle, piercing straight to the heart.
Yuan Yuexin's heart sank suddenly, and she hurriedly tried to explain.
"Tingzhou, that's not what I meant, I just..."
Before he could finish speaking, Sheng Tingzhou raised his hand and interrupted him without any politeness.
He raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone cold and hard, devoid of any warmth.
“Ms. Yuan, we’re not close enough to call each other by our first names. Please be mindful of your boundaries.”
After saying that, he didn't look at her again and turned to leave.
...
In the blink of an eye, a week has passed.
The weather is getting colder and the snow on the streets has not melted.
Pedestrians wrapped their coats tightly around themselves and hurried through the crowd.
Song Zhiwei had just finished a phone call with the person involved that afternoon.
Only after confirming all the details did I close the folder.
He picked up his bag and prepared to head to court for his hearing.
The sky outside the window was gray, and the snow was still falling intermittently.
A thin layer of water vapor formed on the glass.
"Attorney Song, I just happen to be passing by your company building. How about I give you a ride there?"
On the other end of the phone, Chen Qimin spoke politely.
Song Zhiwei initially wanted to decline, but the other party immediately added something.
“We can discuss the case further on the way. There are some details I’m still a little uneasy about, and it’ll be clearer if we talk about it face-to-face.”
Considering that communication would indeed be more convenient, she did not insist on refusing.
Not long after, Chen Qimin's car arrived.
A dark gray SUV slowly pulled up in front of the office building.
The car window rolled down, revealing his slightly nervous face.
Along the way, snowflakes kept hitting the windshield.
The windshield wipers swung back and forth rhythmically.
The car's heater was on full blast, but it still couldn't quell Chen Qimin's anxiety.
He kept asking the same question while gripping the steering wheel.
"Attorney Song, what are your chances of winning this case? Is it possible to win? I'm really worried, and the lawyer they hired is no ordinary lawyer either."
Song Zhiwei smiled slightly, her tone steady and composed.
"Mr. Chen, please don't worry. Based on the materials you provided earlier, I have already done a complete review of the evidence and developed a response strategy. I have also rehearsed all the possible scenarios that may occur in court. In principle, as long as the other party does not provide any new evidence, there shouldn't be any major problems."
"That's good, that's good. Thank you so much for your help today."
Chen Qimin nodded quickly, his tone sincere and humble.
The roads were icy due to snowfall.
In addition, the destination was far away, and it took almost two hours to drive to the courthouse.
The two got out of the car, and Song Zhiwei walked into the lobby with a folder and went through security.
He then bent down to tidy up the documents, making sure every page was intact, before continuing to walk towards the courthouse.
At the start of the court hearing, the plaintiff, Chen Qimin, read out the "Civil Complaint" in court and stated his claims.
He sat in the plaintiff's seat, his hands gripping the edges of the complaint tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white.
Her voice trembled slightly at first, but gradually calmed down under the judge's gaze.
He explained the grounds for divorce, the property division request, and the distribution plan for the company's shares point by point.
He spoke slowly, but every word was carefully chosen.
His demands were clear:
They divorced, the child was raised by him, and the company shares were divided in a 7:3 ratio, with him owning 70%.
Clear and logically sound.
Some people in the audience nodded quietly, seemingly agreeing with his statement.
Only Song Zhiwan knew that these contents were the result of her repeated revisions and meticulous polishing.
From the day she took on the case, she began to review a large number of precedents.
For three whole days, she worked overtime in the office until late at night.
I scrutinized the wording again and again to ensure there were no loopholes.
Next, it was the defendant's turn to speak.
Jiang Yurong stood up, her expression calm, but a hint of coldness in her eyes.
She spoke clearly and calmly, responding to Chen Qimin's accusations one by one.
With each point of rebuttal, he turned a page, his movements swift and decisive.
Especially one of them:
The company's equity should be distributed at a ratio of 7:3.
"Regarding the issue of company equity distribution, we firmly oppose the plaintiff's proposed 7:3 ratio."
She raised her head and looked directly at the judge.
According to relevant provisions of my country's Marriage Law, property acquired during marriage should be regarded as joint property of the couple, unless there is an explicit agreement or evidence proving that it is personal property.
“Judge, when I started the company, I sold the house my mother left me and invested all the proceeds into the company’s operation. The plaintiff’s current request is completely unfounded.”
“That house was located in the city center and was my mother’s only inheritance. I sold it in May 2018 and received 3.28 million yuan, which was all transferred to the company’s corporate account for renting office space, purchasing equipment, and initial personnel expenses.”
After she finished speaking, she handed a copy of the house sale contract to the clerk.
Upon hearing this, Song Zhiwei's heart sank.
She quickly flipped through the case file in her hand.
However, it was discovered that the source of the funds was not mentioned at all in the financial documentation provided by Chen Qimin.
He has consistently maintained that he personally provided all the start-up capital for the company.
He even patted his chest and guaranteed it.
“Attorney Song, I would never lie to you about this. I paid for all the money myself, and I didn’t touch a single penny of her money.”
Song Zhi was there at the time.
Therefore, the complaint clearly states that "the company was established with funds invested by the plaintiff personally."
In retrospect, that promise was nothing but a lie.
The evidence presentation stage has begun.
Both sides began submitting evidence.
The court clerk registered and numbered each document, while bailiffs assisted in delivering the materials.
The atmosphere in the courtroom suddenly became tense, and even the sound of breathing seemed to become clear.
Chen Qimin produced a stack of bank transfer records as proof of his investment.
He attempted to prove that he had invested more than two million yuan in total before and after the company was established.
It accounted for the vast majority of the company's initial capital.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yurong also submitted bank statements showing that the proceeds from the sale of the house were invested in the company.
Besides these, there are two other things.
A paternity test report and a stack of photos.
Her lawyer presented three pieces of evidence:
The first document is a bank transfer receipt.
The data shows that 3.28 million yuan was transferred from Jiang Yurong's personal account to the company's public account;
The second document is a paternity test report issued by an authoritative institution.
This indicates that Chen Qimin has a biological father-son relationship with a boy born to a woman;
The third item was a stack of printed photos.
The video clearly captured Chen Qimin's intimate interactions with the woman on different occasions.
"Judge, I would like to add that during the marriage, the plaintiff, Chen Qimin, had a son with another woman and transferred money to her on multiple occasions, totaling more than one million."
Jiang Yurong's voice was cold and clear, without the slightest ripple.
Yet it pierced everyone's ears like an ice blade.
She slowly sat down, her gaze never leaving Chen Qimin.
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