Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 319: Defamation case 305 has come out

Chapter 319: Defamation case 305 has come out

Yueqing Yan and Lii Jun were discussing the matter of Song Qinglong, completely oblivious that another incident had exploded on the internet!

Qin Youran had jumped into the river!

Yesterday was the day of the defamation trial, and Lawyer Qian, who had been intensively studying the case at the Jiang Family’s, delivered an impassioned speech on the court. Coupled with irrefutable evidence, Huang Zhen, as the mastermind behind the defamation, was convicted for illegally profiting hundreds of thousands and was sentenced to three years in prison. Qin Youran was sentenced to one year in prison, with a suspended sentence of one year.

The trial was live-streamed, landing a heavy blow on those internet trolls!

Many who liked to secretly spread rumors behind the screen began to get worried after hearing the sentences of Huang Zhen and Qin Youran.

The internet was abuzz with discussions.

"My goodness, having money really makes things easier! In our place, even domestic violence cases can’t be convicted, yet these two defamed Yueqing Yan and got one three years and the other one year? With a criminal record, their lives are pretty much over, aren’t they?"

"Hilarious, seeing their outcome, do you still dare to slander ’having money makes things easier’? Do you have a death wish?! You’re the next, believe it or not!"

"This judgment is epoch-making, significant! Nowadays, some hotheads dare to say anything behind the anonymity of a screen! And those who initiate cyberbullying! Remember the case of the girl with dyed hair... all brutal facts... Lawyer Qian is truly an industry elite, with one move he can send those rumor-mongers to prison."

"Lawyer Qian has blazed a trail, and other lawyers will closely follow suit to protect the basic rights of citizens appropriately. I think the direction this case has taken is really good."

"But isn’t three years a bit too long? Huang Zhen is still a college student. Her life is just beginning, and now she’ll have to carry this criminal record for the rest of her life. I guess it’ll be hard for her to find a job after getting out..."

"So sympathetic for her? Why don’t you go replace her?"

Most people online still stood for justice, but there were always some holier-than-thou individuals offering conciliatory thoughts, provoking discomfort among many.

After being convicted, Huang Zhen was somewhat defiant and decided to file for an appeal.

Hearing that she sought numerous connections to win the lawsuit over Lawyer Qian, it was unfortunate that as soon as professionals in the industry heard the name of the opposing lawyer, basically no one dared to take the case.

Qin Youran, on the other hand, seemed to quiet down.

Calm and quiet, with a vacant look in her eyes, as if she had accepted her fate.

But unexpectedly, this morning, a whistleblower claimed—she had attempted suicide by jumping into the river!

The event fermented quickly, with many marketing accounts carrying the footage of her jumping into the river, along with the helpless cries from Qin Youran’s parents.

Her father was more reasonable, speaking measuredly: "My daughter Youran did something wrong, but she shouldn’t have sought death! If you make a mistake, reform properly and then you can contribute to society again. Why would she think there was no hope?"

Her mother was less clear-headed, shaking Father Qin’s arm: "Isn’t it because of the severe criticism online? She spread rumors, yes, but she didn’t deserve a year-long sentence! By that reasoning, shouldn’t the old ladies in the village spreading gossip be locked up for a few years as well?"

Father Qin angrily said, "I told you to listen to the Party, to listen to the judge, why can’t you understand?"

Mother Qin cried even harder: "Isn’t it all because the other party has power and influence? Otherwise, how could such a severe sentence be handed down? She’s so young! With a criminal record, she has to pay for this for the rest of her life?!"

"You—"

Kneeling down in front of the camera, Mother Qin said: "We said we would take Youran to apologize to Miss Yan, to kowtow and admit our guilt, to do whatever it takes, but she wouldn’t even see us... Now she’s sent Youran straight to the court and even got her such a long sentence..."

As soon as the video was released, it immediately dominated the hot topics of the morning.

Weibo, TikTok, and headlines on various video websites were almost all about this video.

Netizens had already been in heated debate over this matter, but now, with the rhythm set, a new batch of moralists sprang up like bamboo after a spring rain.

"Honestly, the sentence was a bit heavy. Huang Zhen masterminded all of this, used AI to attack Yan Yueqing, one year should have been enough. I also looked into Qin Youran’s case—it’s not as serious as Huang Zhen’s, right? One year is too exaggerated!"

"Indeed a bit, after all, they’re both young girls. Once they get in there, coming out with a criminal record, the pathway to applying for a government job is cut off... It’s truly a pity."

Of course, there were more reasonable people:

"What’s wrong with you guys? Are you okay? Just because her parents cried a bit, you’ve changed your principles? How young can they be? They’re both adults, right? I hope you understand that everyone must be responsible for their own actions. You can’t just use youth as an excuse for doing something wrong, can you?"

"Qin Youran’s crime isn’t serious? If she hadn’t bribed Huang Zhen to slander and spread rumors about Yan Yueqing, none of this would have happened! It’s just that Qin Youran was luckier, Huang Zhen profited from those actions, and she didn’t. That’s why Huang Zhen received a heavier sentence, while Qin Youran only got one year."

"Qin Youran is the instigator, damn it! I even think her one-year sentence is too light. She should trade places with Huang Zhen!"

"There’s no helping it. The laws against defamation are still not quite perfect, especially when it comes to gathering evidence; it makes suing a hassle. Yan Yueqing had conclusive evidence in this case—if she still lost, then I think we’d all need to be careful!"

"Yeah, don’t always say that Big Boss Yue uses power and influence. The trial was broadcasted live. If there’s a problem, why don’t legal professionals speak up? Besides, if conclusive evidence can lead to a loss, in the future deflecting rumors will become even less costly! If you see someone you dislike, for women, concoct scandals, for men, make up economic disputes. You might as well stop doing anything else because just defending against rumors would keep you very busy!"

No matter what the online squabble looked like, the hospital where Qin Youran was staying was quickly exposed.

Many of the nearby moralists said—they wanted to go see Qin Youran. After all, they couldn’t truly just give up their lives for this issue, right?

At this moment, Qin Youran, lying on the hospital bed with a pale face, was actually delighted!

Yan Yueqing wouldn’t let her off and insisted on sending her to jail!

But a noble benefactor descended from heaven, coincidentally aligning with her, instantly stirring up a storm on the internet with the river-jumping incident.

And with the manipulation of public opinion, many people had already started siding with her!

Yes, she, Qin Youran, had done wrong! But her crime was not worth death.

Yan Yueqing pressed step by step, is it not just to force her to die?

Zhongxing Media’s sole spokesperson, the supposedly friendly and gentle Mommy Yueqing, turned out to be cruel and ruthless, forcing those who erred to their deaths!

Many people didn’t get the whole story and didn’t care who was right or wrong.

All they needed to know was: she, Yan Yueqing, used her power and influence to win the lawsuit, and now she even forced her own suicide attempt, enough to tarnish her good name!

Yan Family.

Yan Yueqing was sorting out things to take abroad with Jun Lii when Jun Yan suddenly tapped on his tablet in anger, "No way? She dares to cause more trouble?"

"What happened?"

Jun Yan rushed over with the tablet, irritated, "That person called Qin Youran, she actually attempted suicide by jumping into a river, and is using this incident to shift public opinion against Mom?!"

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