Chapter 979: The Case Bound to Lose
Chen Ke was both surprised and delighted.
"So, Jiahe Entertainment is suing Miss Zhiching, and we don't need to pay attention to them at all."
Yang Fei chuckled, "Zhong Xiang is playing dirty, and he wants to force us openly, but it's not that easy."
"When they talk reason, we play dirty; when they play dirty, we're even dirtier."
"When they want to play rough, we talk reason with them."
This guy, saying this, clasped his hands together and recited a Buddhist chant.
"Amitabha, well said, well said."
Xu Zhiqing couldn't help but laugh out loud, and everyone was amused.
This guy is like a slippery tough meat, not yielding to force or persuasion.
Yet, such a man makes every woman feel warm and safe.
Being with Yang Fei, even if the sky were falling, he'd find a way to prop it back up.
Chen Ke is definitely not someone to mess with.
Looking at Xu Zhiqing's contract, her tone was incredibly cold.
"This time, I want to teach Jiahe Entertainment a hard lesson. Our Yalan International's legal department is not to be trifled with either."
"They have no evidence, falsely accusing Miss Zhiching, damaging her reputation. This charge could at least make them pay a hundred million."
Yang Fei laughed out loud, and the other women laughed too.
Three days later, the commercial dispute case between Xu Zhiqing and Jiahe Entertainment was heard at Zhonghai Court.
The representative for Jiahe Entertainment was Wu Yunfei.
He was wearing a formal suit, his honest face appearing rather solemn.
Zhong Xiang, Qin Feng, and others did not appear.
Representing Xu Zhiqing in court were her agent Sister Lan, and Starlight Entertainment's female CEO Chen Ke.
This trial, due to involving the Queen of Heaven star Xu Zhiqing, had a significant public impact.
The Zhonghai Intermediate People's Court decided to hold this trial publicly, broadcasting it live to the society.
Hence, Yang Fei, Si Ruoxi, Xiao Xuanya, Xu Zhiqing, and others could easily watch the live stream online.
Xu Zhiqing's enormous social effect was fully manifested in such a lawsuit.
Tens of thousands of fans left messages on Xu Zhiqing's Weibo and WeChat public accounts, encouraging and supporting her.
The online platforms broadcasting this trial saw instantaneous viewership surge to over twenty million people.
In the president's office at Jiahe Entertainment Co., Zhong Xiang, Yang Qiqi, Qin Feng, and others were also watching the trial live on the big screen.
That night, Qin Feng was beaten up badly.
But such injuries were nothing for a high-level expert like him.
It was just embarrassing for an absolute expert of Core Formation to Divine Communication to be beaten by a group of ruffians.
Qin Feng, like Zhong Xiang, was full of grievances.
Looking at Chen Ke and Sister Lan on the screen, Qin Feng's teeth grinded with rage.
"This time, I want to see what tricks they have up their sleeves, hmph!"
Zhong Xiang's eyes remained clear as water, calm and composed.
"Huaxia is a country of law; Yang Fei can't just take back Xu Zhiqing without a fight. That's impossible."
The seductive Yang Qiqi massaged Zhong Xiang's shoulders and coyly whined.
"Xu Zhiqing is so arrogant. Even if she relies on Starlight Entertainment, so what?"
"As long as her contract is still in Jiahe Entertainment's hands, she can't escape the King's grasp."
This flattery was just right; Zhong Xiang gave a satisfied smile.
At the courtroom, the trial had not officially started yet.
Chen Ke's lead lawyer, Mr. Aiwen, was frowning, worried.
"Director Chen, Miss Zhiching's case is very tricky."
"She signed a contract with Jiahe, and it hasn't expired. She's in breach of contract, and the other party is fully entitled to claim compensation. I can only strive to minimize the payout."
As soon as Aiwen spoke, the lawyers behind him echoed him.
"Yes, Director Chen, the evidence in this case is clear, and it's hard to overturn it."
"This is a sure-loss lawsuit; we can only try to minimize losses, alas."
"If we lose this case, Miss Zhiching will inevitably have to return to Jiahe Entertainment, which leaves no recourse."
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Listening to these lawyers, Chen Ke remained confident.
"Gentlemen, your opinions are important, but please also trust in Miss Zhiching's integrity."
"She has long had no cooperative relationship with Jiahe Entertainment. This time is just a false accusation by them."
"Please cheer up; I believe this will be a peak in each of your careers."
Hearing Chen Ke say this, Aiwen and others sighed.
Everyone knew that Chen Ke's comments about the cooperation between Xu Zhiqing and Jiahe were nothing but self-deception.
Aiwen was puzzled but still asked the crucial question.
"Director Chen, if the other party presents strong evidence proving Miss Xu Zhiqing's cooperative relationship with Jiahe Entertainment, we will be in a very passive position."
Chen Ke smiled gently, "Then we'll wait for them to present the evidence."
She finished speaking, looking at Mr. Aiwen, and said calmly,
"Mr. Aiwen, I think you need to consider how to protect Miss Zhiching's reputation by filing a lawsuit in court."
"What? Director Chen means we should file a lawsuit in court accusing them of false accusations damaging Miss Zhiching's reputation?"
Aiwen looked at Chen Ke in disbelief, thinking she was crazy.
Chen Ke nodded affirmatively, "Yes."
Aiwen couldn't help but touch his forehead.
Fighting a losing lawsuit is already nerve-wracking, and now with an outlandish president, how can one still live?
Wu Yunfei's team of lawyers was also discussing the case.
But they didn't need to study the case details at all.
All the lawyers present were seasoned elite lawyers in the entertainment industry.
If they can't win such a simple case, they might as well bash their heads on a piece of tofu to death.
Jiahe Entertainment's chief lawyer An Qinghu, with his cunning little beard, had small but very spirited eyes.
He glanced at Aiwen with a slight smile and walked over to shake hands with Aiwen.
"Lawyer Ai, I always find you tough, but this time I truly respect you."
Aiwen glared at An Qinghu.
He has crossed paths with An Qinghu in several major cases before.
He knows this guy never means well when he speaks.
Sure enough, An Qinghu opened his mouth and smiled happily.
"Even a sure-loss case you dare to take, I have to admire you."
"But this is our first real head-to-head; you're so weak; crushing you brings me no joy."
Aiwen felt a chill inside but was verbally unyielding.
"Until the end, no one can say for sure. What's the point of saying all this? Let's see the real deal in court."
An Qinghu laughed heartily and gave Aiwen a thumbs-up.
"Well done. Even a defeated warrior is still a warrior. I will have a great time crushing you, as a sign of my respect."
He said this, walking away with his head held high, looking very proud.
Half an hour later, after a brief mediation procedure, the real trial began.