Chapter 32: She Deserved a Glittering Life!

Starlight TV

"Reported by Starlight Agency journalists, according to insiders."

"The case of Zhu Lin, which has been sealed for thirty years, may see a turning point. A lawyer has taken over the case and a trial is expected to take place soon."

CATV News Channel

"Reported by our journalist."

"Zhu Lin's father, Zhu Jiangguo, returned to Jinghai yesterday."

Over the past thirty years

Zhu Jiangguo traveled far and wide, hiring famous lawyers across the country to seek justice for his daughter.

Looking back at the last court session of the Zhu Lin case, it was twenty-five years ago. At that time, Wang Qiyuan, a star lawyer from Jinghai's No.1 Law Firm, served as the litigator.

Unfortunately, due to insufficient evidence, the lawsuit was dismissed in court and the suspect was released on the spot.

The Popularity of the Zhu Lin Case is Rising

Recently, due to Zhu Lin's death, the popularity of the Zhu Lin case has skyrocketed. Paparazzi have been camping outside Zhu Jiangguo's residence, and any news would immediately trend on social media.

This time, Zhu Jiangguo, with his white hair, went on a long trip. No one knew where he went. But when he returned, he was photographed by paparazzi, looking relaxed and smiling. Without guessing, he must have hired a great lawyer to represent him this time.

At the same time, major mainstream news channels reported this news, and viewers speculated who the fearless lawyer was who dared to take on this hot potato.

Online, there was also heated discussion about the mysterious lawyer.

To ride the wave of popularity, many well-known video bloggers jumped out, speculating who this person might be, but after much discussion, there was still no conclusion.

However, everyone agreed that the lawyer who dared to take on this case must be at the top of their field nationwide. Moreover, this mysterious lawyer has a strong sense of justice.

Who in the legal circle doesn't know the details of this case? But who dares to come forward to seek justice for the Zhu Lin case? People are selfish! Faced with the slim hope of litigation, everyone chose to stay out of it and protect themselves, unwilling to get involved in this mess.

Lin Chuan Decides to Go to Jinghai

Douyin Live Streaming Platform

At 6 o'clock in the evening, Douyin Live Streaming Platform.

This month is coming to an end, and Lin Chuan has accumulated enough live streaming hours. Tonight, after the live stream ends, he plans to go to Jinghai and take a break from live streaming for a while. After all, he has taken over Zhu Lin's case and needs to be responsible for it. To win the case, he must find sufficient evidence.

This case has been sealed for thirty years, and many pieces of evidence from back then have disappeared. Usually, the effective litigation period for a case is only twenty years. Once this period is exceeded, the court will no longer accept the case. This is because, over time, it becomes difficult to verify the authenticity of evidence, which may affect the court's verdict. Additionally, twenty years is a long time, and many parties involved may have passed away. Therefore, the difficulty of handling the case increases significantly.

However, due to Zhu Lin's death, recent online buzz has made the Zhu Lin case a national hot topic. As a result, the Jinghai People's Court issued a notice immediately:

Law is not a cold weapon, but the bottom line for maintaining social justice!

With special approval from the Jinghai People's Court, the litigation period for the Zhu Lin case has been extended to thirty years. And this year happens to be the thirtieth year. That is to say, although the court has made an exception to extend the litigation period, it is only one chance. If this litigation fails to convict the suspect, the Zhu Lin case will truly become a thing of the past, and the court will not accept it again.

"Guys, I have some news to share with you right after starting the live stream."

"After today's live stream ends..."

"I'm going to take a break from live streaming for a while."

"As for when I'll start live streaming again, I don't know yet."

"But if I do start live streaming again, I'll post an announcement in advance. Please don't think I've quit the internet or unfollow me."

Lin Chuan must go to Jinghai because the Jinghai People's Court holds the original case files. These files are key!

For other lawyers, the case files are just a way to understand the case history. But Lin Chuan is different; he can use the legal space to gather sufficient evidence from the case files.

Moreover, considering the many doubts surrounding the Zhu Lin case and the powerful background of the suspect, there must be gray information in the legal space's prompts, which cannot be obtained directly. Lin Chuan must go to the scene himself or have physical contact with the parties involved to access the content of the gray information.

Therefore, this trip to Jinghai will take at least ten to fifteen days.

Viewer Speculations in the Live Stream

"Anchor, why are you suddenly stopping the live stream when it's going so well?"

"I guess the anchor might be going on a blind date."

"Don't be ridiculous, it's probably because he's busy with the law firm. After all, it just opened and there's a lot of unfamiliar business."

Hearing the news that Lin Chuan was going to stop live streaming, viewers started speculating.

Facing the flood of comments, Lin Chuan shook his head.

"It's none of the above."

"The reason I'm stopping the live stream is that I've taken on a case."

"This case is very difficult."

"I will do my utmost to find evidence for a victory."

The moment his words fell, the live stream exploded.

"Holy crap, the anchor didn't take on... that case, did he!!"

"I get it, it must be the Zhu Lin case!"

"Anchor is awesome, daring to take on such a hot potato!"

"Your Mingjing Law Firm has just opened, and you've taken the Zhu Lin case? Aren't you afraid of ruining your firm's reputation?"

Although Lin Chuan didn't spell it out, the viewers realized that Lin Chuan had likely taken the Zhu Lin case. This case had climbed to the top ten on Douyin's hot search list, and many people had seen related videos.

A Loyal Fan Calls to Persuade

"Anchor, I urge you to drop this case. You might not realize how difficult this lawsuit is."

"Many lawyers from across the country were involved back then."

"But..."

"Anchor, listen to me. You are now a rising star in the legal field."

"There's no need to take such risks!"

"You might as well take on some simpler cases, build steadily, and maintain your reputation while establishing your firm's reputation. Why not?"

A loyal fan in the live stream urgently called in, worried about Lin Chuan's future.

Lin Chuan's Firm Response

However, Lin Chuan's reply deeply moved the viewers in the live stream.

"As a lawyer..."

"Upholding the legal bottom line is my duty."

"I also know that the hope of winning this case is very slim."

"I also know that if I lose, it may affect my career."

"But..."

"Since I chose to be a lawyer..."

"I cannot remain indifferent and silent in the face of injustice!"

"You just said..."

"I don't need to take risks and ruin my future prospects."

"But what about Zhu Lin?"

"As a top student from Huaqing University..."

"She deserved a glittering life!"