What's wrong with this lawyer?!

Liu Shangjin detected the excitement in his daughter's voice and said with a hint of surprise, "Of course, I'm certain, Lili, do you know this Tang Fangjing? Is he really willing to help me?"

"Relax, Dad, if Tang Fangjing says he'll help you, he definitely will. Let me tell you, this Tang Fangjing is a legendary figure..."

Liu Lili couldn't help but succinctly recount a series of Old Tang's glorious achievements, leaving her father in a daze.

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It even made people feel like Tang Fangjing was unreal, that such a person could actually exist in this world.

"In a nutshell, Dad, if Tang Fangjing is willing to help us, don't hesitate at all, grab the opportunity. Give me that phone number, and I'll get in touch with them."

After a few more words, Liu Lili hung up and her expression became even more excited. Don't assume that getting older means one stops being a fan; every generation has its idols.

And for some people, they appeal to everyone, men and women, young and old... Old Tang was one such figure.

There were as many people who hated him on the internet as there were those who liked him.

Now, Liu Lili was certain that it was real. She had seen the online bet under the handle "Warm Tea and Boiled Wine," although she hadn't looked at the pile of cases.

But now, with her own father receiving a call, it meant that Tang Fangjing had started taking action!

It was just like Tang Fangjing, who, in the face of such situations, disdained explanations and preferred to take direct action.

Soon, Old Tang, who was at a hotel in Changlv County, received a call.

"Huh? Fans or not, so Miss Liu, what you're saying is that you're willing to take this on, right?" Old Tang said, laughing as he held his cellphone.

On the other side of the line, an excited Liu Lili said, "Of course, we're willing, Director Tang. You have no idea how much this matter has affected my family. My dad suffered a lot while he was in the detention center..."

Old Tang was well aware of this, as detention centers ten years ago were incomparable to those of today.

A saying goes, many legal improvements have been spurred by certain cases that shocked and bewildered the entire nation.

Many people are aware of the lowering of the criminal age for minors and also the infamous "Hide-and-Seek" case.

That occurred in a detention center, where someone suddenly died, and upon investigation, they claimed it was an accidental death during a game of hide-and-seek. The detainees were all adults, suspected criminals, and they were supposed to be playing hide-and-seek when someone died?

That was nothing short of a joke...

There's no need to mention other cases like "death by drinking water" or "death in sleep," which anyone who lived through that time period would know all too well.

This also led to amendments in the "State Compensation Law," changing the proof of responsibility for non-natural deaths during custody to a presumption of fault...

Previously, if someone died while in detention, the burden was on their relatives to prove that the detention facility was responsible.

But anyone would know that was impossible. With people locked up inside and no access to surveillance footage, how could you provide proof?

After the presumption of fault was switched, it became easier; if the detention institution couldn't prove that the person died from self-harm or suicide, then they would be held responsible.

So Old Tang could fully understand their feelings and said with a smile, "Alright then, send me your address, and I'll come over when I'm finished. As for the procedures, you can directly contact the authorities."

With everything settled, Old Tang ended the call. He hadn't expected to encounter such an avid fan this time.

But this could be considered a good start, and he anticipated that, after going through this entire cycle, he might become the most unwelcome person in Lincheng...

Old Tang left Changlv County and started traveling to different places. It wasn't easy to overturn wrongful convictions with just a snap of the fingers.

Indeed, each case bore a resemblance, often involving village committees organizing forced demolitions, which then led to conflicts and injuries on the side of the demolishers.

Yet, the specifics of each case varied. In some, self-defense was mounted against people; in others, it was in defense of property, involving a matter of degree.

Thus, the workload was immense, with much to investigate, but Old Tang was unfazed as he always enjoyed these challenges.

Photographic Memory skills like those truly didn't fear any workload.

Days went by, and although Wen Weilin was very uneasy, the case was still proceeding step by step.

He hadn't planned to serve as the presiding judge, and according to relevant regulations, he was supposed to recuse himself.

Luckily, he still held the upper hand online; Tang Fangjing seemed to have flatlined, not uttering a single word from beginning to end, offering no explanations whatsoever.

Moreover, in recent days, the number of people denouncing Tang Fangjing online had increased, many of them lawyers.

They all claimed that Tang Fangjing engaged in unfair competition by advertising for free.

The finger was also pointed at the Jingzhou Lawyers Association, accused of harboring Tang Fangjing.

Anyway, when Old Han from Jingzhou saw these comments, he just laughed out loud.

The female secretary next to him was curious; she found nothing amusing about those remarks.

Old Han replied that Jingzhou City Lawyers Association's protection of Tang Fangjing was an understatement. These lawyers, despite their deep animosity, simply didn't dare to say anything more outrageous... even online.

It's just how lawyers are, I suppose.

No matter what, Wen Weilin felt he had had a breath of relief, and even if they did file the case, what of it? The conviction rate for private prosecutions was pitifully low.

He truly didn't believe Tang Fangjing could pull it off.

However, shortly after Wen arrived at the office that day, he was struck by a bolt from the blue!

"What? The police have decided to file the case again? And they're pursuing individual responsibility? Are we going to transfer it directly?"

His colleague in the office shrugged, "Of course, that's how it should be. This is meant to be a public case; the party only resorted to private prosecution because there was no other way. Now that the police are willing to file, naturally we prioritize that."

Changlv County Court had reluctantly taken on the case due to pressure, but since the police were now willing to file it, there were certainly no issues on the court's side.

Whether one institution or three shared the burden of a case made an entirely different concept.

Wen Weilin was genuinely stunned; he couldn't understand why the police would suddenly decide to file the case. What were they thinking?

Moreover, the fact that they were so proactive in filing indicated something: they believed there was a strong possibility of guilt. Once the prosecutor's office got involved and initiated a plea bargain, the case would be devoid of suspense.

It seemed that ever since Tang Fangjing got involved, the entire judicial system of Changlv County had changed, now with the court suddenly filing cases, then the police just as suddenly. It was as if both were clamoring to take on this case.

But in the past, these types of cases were generally avoided by all...

Forget it, he had won, after all; let it be.

The case had moved from the court to the police. In fact, by this time, even if the court was reluctant, they had no choice but to proceed.

That was because Ding Detu, sitting in the chair of regret, spilled the beans with remarkable speed...

Wen Weilin was unaware of these events, and he certainly didn't know that Old Tang had nearly run to every corner of Lincheng by now.

All thirty-one cases had contracts signed without any issue because they couldn't possibly refuse.

Although some were under house arrest, some had suspended sentences, plus bail pending trial – which might mean only a day in custody from start to finish – who would want a criminal record hanging over them?

Faced with Old Tang's visit, some were enthusiastic while others were skeptical, but they were all willing to give it a try... after all, it was free, and there was nothing to lose by trying.

Finally, on a bright morning, a pale-faced guy with a handcart appeared at the entrance of Handong Province High Court, the cart loaded with briefcases...

Old Tang had returned to Jingzhou quietly; he was ready for a big move today!