Episode 5 recap: Luo Yuan assisted in handling the case of Yuan Xiaoxiao, and Phoenix Xiangfa was taken to court as the defendant.
Luo Yuan expressed willingness to assist Judge Lin in the trial of the sentencing case of Yuan Xiaoxiao. Director Tian allowed Luo Yuan, Lin Hailan, and Geng Nian to form a panel to jointly handle the case. Xia Modong asked Su Zhuo if they could win the lawsuit this time. Su Zhuo said that public interest litigation is aimed at protecting the plaintiff, but environmental restoration after winning the lawsuit is a big issue.
Classmates went to find Teacher Xia and asked her to sign a petition demanding the cancellation of Yuan Xiaoxiao's sentence. Su Zhuo persuaded the students that the petition would not be effective as the court's judgment requires evidence, but Xia Modong still signed his name on the petition. Geng Nian brought Luo Yuan to his mother's restaurant, and Geng's mother cooked delicious food for Luo Yuan and told him to bring his wife and children to enjoy good food.
Geng Nian asked Luo Yuan why he broke up with his girlfriend in the first place. Luo Yuan said that at that time, they were already planning to get married, but the other party's family was involved in a lawsuit, and Luo Yuan didn't want to get involved, so they decided to end their relationship. Geng Nian nodded in understanding and said that for people in their line of work, they must be cautious in making friends.
Speaking of Yuan Xiaoxiao's case, Geng Nian suggested that Luo Yuan visit her home to get to know her better. Chen Zhiqiang had dinner with Feng Xuewen, and he angrily questioned Feng Xuewen, saying that he couldn't even handle a Yang Yimu and had dug such a big pit for himself. He couldn't understand why he spent so much money every year to support him.
Feng Xuewen calmly replied that if he hadn't immediately separated Jiang Petrochemical Plant from Phoenix Xiangfa Group, the previous incident would have implicated the group. After Chen Zhiqiang calmed down, he realized that his tone just now was not good. He asked Feng Xuewen what to do next. Feng Xuewen assured him not to worry, as the court wants to use Phoenix Xiangfa Group as an example for judicial reform and innovation. Their intentions are good, but it depends on whether the local leaders are willing. Local leaders focus on the economy, and without money, nothing can be accomplished.
After hearing Feng Xuewen's words, Chen Zhiqiang seemed to understand something. Yes, without money, who cares about those trivial things.
Luo Yuan and Lin Hailan went to Yuan Xiaoxiao's house together. The neighbor told Luo Yuan that Yuan Xiaoxiao was a good child. Yuan Xiaoxiao's parents said that their daughter had always been interested in biology and was preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination. Luo Yuan saw many little birds in Yuan Xiaoxiao's room, which she had raised.
Upon learning that the judge had arrived at Yuan Xiaoxiao's house, college students gathered at their doorstep, loudly showing support and demanding that Yuan Xiaoxiao not be sentenced. The leader of the group was Yuan Xiaoxiao's boyfriend. He emotionally questioned Luo Yuan, saying that Yuan Xiaoxiao had saved a golden eagle but was sentenced instead, which was contrary to fairness. Luo Yuan earnestly explained the law to everyone. At that moment, someone suddenly poured a bucket of cold water from upstairs, drenching Luo Yuan directly. Luo Yuan felt chilled to the bone, but he persisted in educating everyone about the law. Someone recorded this incident and posted the video online. Xia Modong also saw the video forwarded by students.
Luo Yuan sat in the car, completely drenched. Lin Hailan felt it was unnecessary for Luo Yuan to endure such treatment. Luo Yuan was puzzled by Lin Hailan's thoughts and wondered if she sympathized with Yuan Xiaoxiao. When the court session began, no one from the Phoenix Xiangfa Group appeared to defend themselves. They clearly intended to delay the proceedings. Luo Yuan thought of Deputy Mayor Dai Chongguang, who was highly admired by Geng Nian. So Geng Nian visited Deputy Mayor Dai, who was delighted to see someone from his hometown. Geng Nian explained the purpose of the visit.
Dai Chongguang found Chen Zhiqiang and asked him not to avoid the court. If there were any issues, he should resolve them and not cause any more trouble. Chen Zhiqiang was displeased that the city had been focusing on attracting investment but had not upgraded and renovated the conditions in the industrial park. Deputy Mayor Dai said they would have to wait until they had money to do so.
Luo Yuan and Xia Modong met again at the library. Recalling the video of Luo Yuan being drenched with water, Xia Modong couldn't help but laugh. Xia Modong sympathized with Yuan Xiaoxiao and believed that a three-year sentence had hindered a child's future. In order to find conditions for Yuan Xiaoxiao's sentence reduction, Xia Modong brought Luo Yuan to meet Professor Duan. However, after hearing Professor Duan's introduction about the golden eagle, Xia Modong felt that their efforts had backfired.
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