Xia Momo, the mother of the protagonist Xia Weidong, tries to keep Luo Yuan, the young prosecutor, away from her daughter Xia Moxun Meanwhile, the water treatment company responsible for the factory's wastewater struggles to handle the increasing waste volume, leading to a tense confrontation with the factory owner
During the trial, Xia Moxun's scientific expertise leaves both the plaintiff and defendant speechless. Luo Yuan is tasked with finding evidence, and he gets the community to help count the number of dead trees on the site. Xia Moxun is surprised by Luo Yuan's unorthodox investigative methods.
When Luo Yuan's car breaks down while driving Xia Moxun back to the city, they end up at Xia Moxun's family's auto repair shop. There, Xia Momo confronts Luo Yuan, telling him to stay away from her daughter, as she does not approve of her daughter dating a law enforcement officer.
The evidence gathered confirms that the factory's wastewater was the cause of the tree deaths. However, Luo Yuan believes the compensation Zhu Dade is required to pay is not enough, as it should also cover soil restoration and the replanting of trees.
At a meeting of the court, the head judge praises Luo Yuan's work, but other judges question the efficiency of the environmental protection court, as they had to go out and count the trees themselves. Luo Yuan eloquently defends the importance of environmental protection and the challenges they face, winning over the audience.
Despite the praise, Luo Yuan remains troubled, as he feels he did not adequately address the judges' criticisms. Geng Nian and Lin Hailan try to reassure Luo Yuan, advising him to take it one step at a time and not get discouraged, as they are still on the right path.
The Episode Review
In the latest episode of "Above the Rivers", the environmental protection court case takes center stage as the evidence mounts against the factory accused of causing tree deaths. Prosecutor Luo Yuan uses creative investigative tactics, enlisting the community to help count the number of affected trees, impressing the scientific expert Xia Moxun but drawing the ire of her protective mother.
The episode delves into the challenges faced by the newly formed environmental protection court, as Luo Yuan's colleagues question the efficiency of their hands-on approach. However, Luo Yuan's impassioned defense of their mission and the importance of environmental protection wins over the skeptical judges.
The episode also explores the personal dynamics, as Xia Momo tries to keep Luo Yuan away from her daughter, and Luo Yuan struggles with self-doubt despite the praise for his work. The episode strikes a balance between the high-stakes legal battle and the emotional undercurrents, setting the stage for further developments in the ongoing storyline.
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