Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan stood in the courthouse corridor, the pale light from the walls illuminating their weary yet resolute faces. The court documents in their hands were heavy, each page bearing witness to their dedication to their new drama and their unwavering pursuit of the truth.
"I never expected them to resort to this tactic, trying to confuse the public with the law." Jun Mo Ran's voice was tinged with exhaustion and anger. She clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
Ling Yichen took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil: "We can't panic. Since they've chosen the court, we'll use facts and evidence to make them lose completely."
The two entered the courtroom. In the plaintiff's seat, the representatives of their competitors looked smug, as if victory was already assured. Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying unwavering conviction. They sat down in the defendant's seat, awaiting the start of this fierce confrontation.
At the start of the trial, the plaintiff's lawyer launched the first attack: "Your Honor, the defendants Ling Yichen and Jun Moran maliciously defamed my client in their public statement, causing great damage to his reputation. I request the court to hold them legally accountable according to the law."
Ling Yichen's lawyer stood up, his expression calm: "Your Honor, we have ample evidence to prove that the content published by the defendant is true and is a legitimate counterattack against the plaintiff's malicious defamation." He then submitted to the court the evidence provided by Li Yang, as well as a series of materials proving the competitor's malicious actions.
The plaintiff's lawyer sneered: "This so-called evidence is nothing but fabricated by the defendant to exonerate himself. We have witnesses who can testify that the defendant is deliberately making up lies."
As the plaintiff's lawyer spoke, a witness stepped onto the witness stand. Ling Yichen and Jun Moran's hearts tightened. They carefully examined the witness and discovered that he was an employee of a competitor company.
The witness stated emphatically, "During my time working at the company, I never witnessed any malicious defamation; everything the defendant said is a frame-up."
Ling Yichen's lawyer, with sharp eyes, began to question the witness: "Witness, do you have any conflict of interest with the plaintiff company?"
The witness paused for a moment, then said, "I am an employee of the company, but everything I said is true."
The lawyer pressed on: "According to our investigation, after learning that the defendant possessed evidence, the plaintiff company promised generous rewards to its employees in exchange for cooperating in giving false testimony. Were you one of them?"
The witness's face turned pale instantly, and his eyes began to dart around: "I... I didn't."
The lawyer produced a document: "This is an internal email from the plaintiff company that explicitly mentions the incentive program. Do you have anything else to say?"
The witness remained silent, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead. A murmur rippled through the courtroom, and the plaintiff's lawyer's face turned grim.
However, the plaintiffs were not going to give up. They raised new objections: "Even if this evidence is true, the defendant used inappropriate wording in its statement, which has had a negative impact on my client."
Ling Yichen's lawyer responded: "The plaintiff has been maliciously smearing the defendant's production team for months, causing huge obstacles to the team's reputation and the release of the new drama. When the defendant issued its statement, it was simply stating the facts truthfully, and the wording was not inappropriate. Moreover, we have a large number of online comments and media reports as evidence to prove the public's condemnation of the plaintiff's malicious behavior."
The two sides argued fiercely, going back and forth. Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan sat in the defendant's seat, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. They knew that this lawsuit not only concerned their personal reputations but also the future of their new drama.
Just as the trial reached a stalemate, the judge adjourned the court and announced that it would resume on another day. Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan walked out of the courtroom. The sunlight outside was a bit dazzling, but they felt a sense of confusion.
"What should we do next? Although we have the evidence, the plaintiff will definitely come up with other ways to obstruct us," Jun Mo Ran said worriedly.
Ling Yichen pondered for a moment: "We can't rely solely on the court; we also need to continue preparing for the release of the new drama. At the same time, we must closely monitor the plaintiff's movements and see what other actions they may take."
Back on set, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran immediately organized their team to continue promoting the new drama. They maintained close communication with overseas media partners to ensure the drama's release schedule was not affected. At the same time, the publicity team intensified its efforts, showcasing the drama's exciting content and production process through various channels to attract more viewers.
However, the plaintiffs didn't stop there. They continued to spread rumors online, claiming that the court had ruled against Ling Yichen and Jun Moran, and that the new drama was about to be taken down. These rumors spread rapidly online, causing panic among some uninformed viewers.
"They've gone too far! We must immediately refute this claim," the publicity manager said angrily.
Ling Yichen and Jun Mo Ran held another press conference to clarify the facts. They presented relevant court documents and evidence, emphasized the quality and value of the new drama, and urged viewers not to be misled by rumors.
Thanks to the crew's efforts, online public opinion gradually became more rational. But Ling Yichen and Jun Moran knew that the real test was yet to come. They awaited the day the trial would resume, their hearts filled with anxiety and anticipation.
Finally, the day for the court hearing arrived. Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan arrived at the courtroom early, their eyes revealing determination and resolve.
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