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Luo San's appearance caused a stir among the defendants and their lawyers present.

Especially a few younger lawyers couldn't even sit still, having studied books authored by Mr. Luo to some extent.

In a sense, they could even be considered half-apprentices of Luo San.

Apprentices competing with their master in a trial?

Isn't this a joke!

But now the arrow was on the string, and they had to shoot; they were hired to defend, so they couldn't just flee.

"Everyone, don't panic; there are seven of us and only one Luo San on the other side. I don't believe Luo San alone can out-argue all seven of us!"

"This time, everyone needs to bring out their real skills!"

"That's right, if we can beat Luo San, our fame in the industry will soar, and won't we be swamped with cases?"

"Stay calm! Seven against one, it looks like we have the advantage!"

"..."

The defendant's lawyers exchanged glances, quietly boosting each other's morale.

Meanwhile, the seven defendants' reporters looked chipperly confident at Gu Yu.

With so many professional lawyers present to assist, today's case with Gu Yu could turn white into black!

Looking at the suits-clad lawyers around him, one defendant felt very reassured.

"Mr. Luo, it seems they are quite aggressive! Please, take it easy!"

Gu Yu looked at the fourteen eyes fixed on him; although he knew he was the plaintiff, he always felt like the defendant.

How can these guys sit so composedly despite having broken the law?

They broke the law!

Shouldn't they be panicking terribly, begging for mercy?

"Seven... even if there were seventy... It doesn't matter. With both testimonial and physical evidence complete, even if I don't attend the court, any compliant lawyer you hire couldn't possibly lose."

"I'm here just to hold the fort for you."

Luo San turned his head and glanced at Gu Yu indifferently.

Gu Yu was really worrying too much.

The Criminal Police Department had already investigated all the evidence and submitted it to the court.

What good would more people do on the opposing side?

Now with solid evidence, the court session was just a procedure.

Luo San's eyes were half-closed, his gaze vacant as he looked at the long row of people in front of him, their faces filled with arrogant confidence, oblivious to the sharp blade of the law hanging over their heads.

A trace of pitiable sympathy showed in Luo San's eyes.

Those who don't know the law do not fear it; the law has no sympathy, nor does it care whether you understand it.

This is an established rule; personal emotions cannot stop the judicial judgment.

"Please, silence in the court, the trial will now commence."

As time had come, the judge settled down, and in a serious tone, shouted to the court.

All present quickly stopped their conversations, focusing their eyes on the presiding judge in the middle of the stage.

Waiting quietly for the courtroom to be completely silent, the presiding judge adjusted the microphone, his expression solemn and serious, and declared:

"The criminal court of Shihaidong District People's Court in Modu is now in session."

"Bang!"

The gavel slammed down, focusing everyone's attention even more.

"Now, according to the relevant provisions of the Huaxia Criminal Procedure Law, let's verify the attendance of the parties involved."

"First, the plaintiff, Chief Physician Gu Yu from the Surgery Department of Haidong University Affiliated Hospital, who is it?"

The presiding judge read out the opening in a formal and serious official tone, then looked towards the plaintiff's bench.

"I am present."

Gu Yu, hearing his name, quickly stood up and raised his hand to salute the presiding judge.

Although some information about Gu Yu had been known beforehand,

the reporters in the spectator's seats still couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

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Yet, Gu Yu had achieved this enviable position in his early twenties.

"Please keep silent in the court!"

The presiding judge shouted sternly.

The audience then returned to silence.

Unaffected, the presiding judge continued:

"Could you please tell us whether your legal representative is present and the extent of their authority?"

As Gu Yu sat down, Luo San slowly stood up and in a measured pace stated, "Defense Attorney Luo San from Xia Yi Law Firm in Tianlong City is present, authorized as a special representative."

This time it was not Luo San nodding in acknowledgment to the presiding judge, but the presiding judge nodding slightly to Luo San.

A clear distinction of their reputations was made.

But Luo San clearly was not concerned with such nominal reverence, and as the judge nodded at him, he nodded in return.

This exchange happened in just a moment.

The procedure continued.

The presiding judge then turned towards the defendant's bench.

Although he had presided over many trials, this time he noticeably twitched when he saw the defendant's bench.

Because there were indeed many defendants.

Seven defendants and seven defense lawyers all at once—a long row at a glance.

No matter the outcome of this trial, this case would inevitably be entered into the records of typical cases.

"Defendants, is Modu Current Events Newspaper reporter Duan Jun, Modu Timely News reporter Wu Hong, No New Entertainment journalist Zhu Feifei, Oupeng News reporter Wei Huahong... present?"

The judge listed the full names of seven media outlets along with the journalists' names in one breath, barely catching his breath.

That was a lot.

When he first received this case, he thought it was just a normal slander criminal case—usually just two people, the plaintiff and the defendant, declare a theme, then submit evidence, advocate, and it's nearly time for judgment.

Who expected that just reading out the names of the defendants would take a minute...