Episode 10 recap: Jiang Xiao Jie Takes the Stand
The sun shone brightly on the streets as Jiang Lin Hai drove his car, with his friend Li Xiao Yan by his side. But a sudden crisis loomed. A large truck quietly approached, unseen by Jiang Lin Hai.Meanwhile, in a courtroom on the other side of the city, another storm was brewing. Jiang Xiao Jie's sexual assault trial was underway. Facing this difficult moment, Jiang Xiao Jie showed remarkable strength for her age. She insisted on standing in the defendant's chair, ready to face all the accusations.
Li Xiao Yan, filled with worry and concern, ultimately chose to respect and support Jiang Xiao Jie's decision. During a brief recess, Prosecutor Chen encountered Senior Prosecutor Yang Tian. They exchanged a few words, and Chen expressed his hope that Yang Tian, with her vast experience, would guide the team.
Yang Tian responded with humility, promising to stand her ground and see this case through. Then, she left, leaving behind a strong and resolute figure.
In the courtroom, Lei Xu, the public prosecutor, was accusing Su Da of rape, creating a tense and heavy atmosphere. Facing the judge's stern questions, Su Da vehemently denied the accusations, claiming that everything that happened between him and Jiang Xiao Jie was consensual.
Du Zi Yu, Jiang Xiao Jie's lawyer, stepped forward, using his sharp observation skills and pointed questions to try to uncover the truth. Su Da claimed that he was in a training program when the police questioned him, and his mind was confused, so he couldn't remember what he said. However, Du Zi Yu pointed out that Su Da's statements remained surprisingly consistent throughout multiple interrogations, adding to the complexity of the case.
When discussing their relationship, Su Da insisted that they liked each other, denying any one-sided harassment. Lei Xu countered with several sharp questions, particularly questioning why Su Da had appeared at the Binhai Park so frequently, as many as six times. Su Da claimed it was for protection, not stalking, but when Lei Xu revealed that he had used violence, Su Da claimed it was a shared interest, causing a stir in the courtroom.
Faced with Lei Xu's accusations of contradictory testimonies, Su Da shifted the blame onto Jiang Xiao Jie, claiming she changed her story out of spite. After a heated debate, Lei Xu successfully persuaded the judge to allow Jiang Xiao Jie to testify. However, when Jiang Xiao Jie stood before everyone, her words were like a bolt from the blue—she claimed her relationship with Su Da was consensual.
This shocking turn of events left both Lei Xu and Du Zi Yu stunned. Despite repeated confirmations, Jiang Xiao Jie's answer remained unchanged. Outside the courtroom, an unusual atmosphere hung over a dinner between Sun Yunxiao and Prosecutor Chen. Sun Yunxiao hinted that there were complex reasons behind Jiang Xiao Jie's reversal, possibly related to Prosecutor Chen.
Lei Xu and Du Zi Yu were deeply confused and puzzled, questioning why the Jiang family would choose to conceal the truth at such a critical moment. Just as they were lost in their thoughts, the court announced a new session. Jiang Xiao Jie reiterated her stance. Su Da's lawyer seized the opportunity to demand that Jiang Xiao Jie detail the events, causing her to become increasingly nervous and afraid. Eventually, she collapsed from the pressure.
Lei Xu and Du Zi Yu realized the complexity and severity of the case. They decided to investigate further. They visited Jiang Xiao Jie's home and entrusted Zhang Li with investigating their family's financial situation, particularly their bank card transaction records. Du Zi Yu firmly believed that finding new evidence was the only way to ensure justice for Jiang Xiao Jie.
However, as their investigation deepened, they discovered that the situation was far more intricate than they had imagined. The mastermind behind everything was Sun Yun Di, who had used Jiang Lin Hai's gambling addiction and Li Xiao Yan's work as leverage to force the Jiang family into making a compromise.
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