At this moment, the live stream chat became polarized, with the voices that had been criticizing Li Zhaoyang gradually disappearing until they were gone.
But Zhao Shanshan's lackeys are still supporting her—
"Li Zhaoyang... was really framed, so those videos are real?"
"They have an authentication report, how could it be fake?"
"It's unbelievable... I never imagined the truth would be so unbelievable."
"That damned Zhao Shanshan! She made me relentlessly attack Li Zhaoyang and Wanxia these past few days. She deserves to die."
"I love seeing you keyboard warriors get slapped in the face. You start criticizing without even knowing the facts, and now you've been slapped in the face, haven't you? Since you've been slapped in the face, hurry up and apologize."
"Apologize? Why should we apologize to him? Goddess Shanshan is right, let bygones be bygones. Why keep dwelling on it? Li Zhaoyang is so petty, can't he be a little more magnanimous?"
"That's right, I'll always support my goddess Shanshan!"
"Support +1".
“6”
"Haha... These dog fans are really obsessed."
Am I the only one who cares about Li Zhaoyang's new song?
"Oh yeah, I'm only just realizing it now. Back then, Li Zhaoyang used the buzz surrounding his retirement from the entertainment industry to release a new song. The quality of 'Countdown to Sorrow' was so great, so his new song probably won't be too bad, right?"
"..."
The comments in these live streams are even more exciting than some TV dramas.
This environment has shaped four types of people.
The first type: those who blindly follow the crowd and bark. These people have been silenced and have disappeared somewhere. In internet terms, they are called keyboard warriors. When they realize that things are not going their way, they will lie low and wait for the next wave of public opinion.
The second type: They were not crushed by anyone, but were completely attracted by the public opinion that erupted. After learning what happened, they condemned Li Zhaoyang, and after realizing that the situation was not right, they promptly admitted their mistakes and bowed their heads.
The third category consists of those who have not participated but have been observing from the beginning without posting any comments online. Now that the situation has taken a dramatic turn, they are shocked and feel their values have been shattered, and they even feel sorry for Li Zhaoyang.
The fourth type is quite outrageous. Regardless of right or wrong, they only recognize their idols. They don't care whether Li Zhaoyang did it or not. If my goddess Shanshan cried, then you are wrong. In layman's terms, this type of person is like a mature animal husbandry.
As if grasping at a straw, after Zhao Shanshan finished speaking, the masked girl, who was like a fairy, also adopted the same approach:
"Li Zhaoyang, ask yourself honestly, we were just making a few noises in front of Wanxia Company, and you're trying to drive us to our deaths? Aren't you being a little petty? Be more magnanimous, and your luck won't be too bad. How much compensation do you want for emotional distress? I'll pay you, as long as you sign a letter of understanding!"
She felt that Li Zhaoyang's demand for serious action was simply an attempt to vent his anger and frustration.
He's vented enough now. Give him a way out, and offer him some compensation for emotional distress, and this matter will be over.
The things they did weren't serious, unlike Chen Tianyi and Zhao Shanshan, who were the masterminds behind everything.
“Yes, that’s right, Li Zhaoyang, we’ll pay you compensation for emotional distress!” Qin Yi jumped out.
"Li Zhaoyang, patience brings peace, and taking a step back opens up a vast sky. Don't dwell on this matter. It's better for you and for all of us. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered." The long-haired man, befitting an artist from the art society, spoke with a certain flair.
"Hehe, hehehehahaha..."
In court, Li Zhaoyang suddenly laughed after hearing Zhao Shanshan and these devils tell him to be magnanimous.
He laughed maniacally.
"The most disgusting people in this world are people like you. What's even more disgusting is knowing the whole story and still expecting others to be magnanimous. There are countless demons in human skin in this world. The difference between humans and demons lies in the heart, not in the form. To do evil with a human heart is to be a demon!"
Li Zhaoyang gave them his final piece of advice: "Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. You are all adults and must pay for your mistakes. This matter must be dealt with seriously, otherwise it is a contempt for the law!"
After leaving those words, Li Zhaoyang remained silent.
The rest is up to the lawyer.
"Li Zhaoyang, go to hell! Can't you leave people a way out?" The masked girl broke down, swearing profusely: "I'll f*** your mother! I'm a reporter. I advise you to sign a letter of understanding, otherwise I'll write an article and post it online, making sure you can never get back up!"
Zhang Donglai stepped forward and said, "Your Honor, the defendant has seriously disrupted court order. This is a blatant provocation against the court and a threat to the personal safety of my client. The circumstances are extremely egregious!"
"Smack—"
The presiding judge struck the gavel, and the bailiffs dragged all the defendants back to their places.
Soon after, Zhang Donglai stated his final demand: "The crimes committed by the defendants were all orchestrated by Wanxia's collapse. My client, with the permission of Wanxia's chairman Lin Yanyun, will not accept any compensation, but only demands that their responsibility be pursued to the fullest extent possible!"
"Has Ms. Lin Yanyun, the current chairperson of Wanxia, arrived?" the presiding judge inquired.
"I'm here." Lin Yanyun stood up and spoke from the audience.
"Is the plaintiff's lawyer's statement true? Is it that they will not accept any compensation and will only pursue liability?" the presiding judge asked.
"Yes." Lin Yanyun had seen how things had developed, and with her insight, she could predict what would happen next.
The situation has changed at this moment.
The sunset, whose reputation has collapsed, will be the one that takes off from the crest of the storm.
However, Xingtu was instead attacked by public opinion.
After receiving confirmation from Wanxia, the presiding judge began to talk with his colleague.
It seems they are about to discuss the final sentencing process.
After a few minutes, everyone in the dock stood up.
The same applies to everyone.
The presiding judge, holding a judgment, said: "Chen Tianyi, the music director of Xingtu Music, orchestrated a malicious media storm. Xingtu Company failed to order the director to stop this criminal behavior, causing astronomical losses to Wanxia Company. According to the financial data provided by Wanxia, Xingtu bears significant responsibility and must compensate Wanxia with 1.263 billion yuan within one month."
"I now formally announce that Zhang Feng is suspected of leaking important secrets of Wanxia Company, causing irreparable damage to the company. Because the company refuses to accept any compensation, our court will pursue the defendant's responsibility to the fullest extent and sentences him to 10 years and 3 months in prison."
"Qin Yi hired online trolls and incited the public to target Wanxia Company offline, which indirectly caused the company's reputation to collapse completely and the losses to be calculated in hundreds of millions of yuan. The exact amount is impossible to estimate. Considering that he is unable to repay the debt, he is sentenced to 10 years and 5 months in prison."
"Gu Nianwei, Zhang Lianfei, Cheng Tianjin, and Di Shen conspired to target Wanxia Company offline by accepting money from others and instigating a disturbance. This was an organized and premeditated act of aggression that had a huge negative impact on the company. They even openly defied the court and threatened the plaintiff. The circumstances were extremely egregious, and they were sentenced to nine years in prison."
"Qin Fei, although she did not directly participate in the incident, was responsible for relaying messages throughout the process, which constitutes indirect participation in the crime. She is sentenced to three years and two months in prison."
"Chen Tianyi, the mastermind behind this case, orchestrated more than one incident, causing considerable impact and turmoil to tax-paying companies and society. The circumstances are extremely serious, and he is sentenced to 32 years and 5 months in prison, to be executed immediately!"
"Zhao Shanshan conspired with Chen Tianyi in this case, and also destroyed the voice that others depended on for their livelihood. The circumstances were heinous and the methods were cruel. She even used her innocence to frame others, causing devastating damage to their property and mental well-being. This case will have a very negative impact on the entire society. She is guilty of multiple crimes including poisoning, framing, spreading rumors, and endangering social order. She should be punished severely as a typical case and sentenced to 35 years in prison, to be executed immediately!"
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