Hong Kong Film: Jimmy? Please call me Councillor Li

Chapter 251 Gao Tianjun's Sentencing (3000 words)

As Loria's cold yet wistful voice echoed throughout the courtroom, the courtroom fell silent.

Gao Tianjun appeared somewhat flustered, his lips twitching slightly. It was unclear whether he was stunned by the sudden turn of events or hadn't thought of a response beforehand.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Cheng and the others in the audience finally revealed their agitated expressions, their faces filled with suppressed anger.

Gao Tianjun also saw it, and saw the genuine excitement and joy on Shen Wenyi's face.

This became the scale that weighed down the last bit of conscience in his heart. At this moment, he hated not only Cheng Lang, but also Shen Wenyi.

Cheng Lang looks gloomy when he's about to be arrested, but I'm so happy when I'm going in. Who is your ex-boyfriend anyway?

He's such a good person, why did Shen Wenyi choose Cheng Lang, that migrant worker!

"Your Honor, based on the clues provided by my client, I personally visited and investigated Gao Tianjun. Through my efforts, I found crucial evidence that Gao Tianjun had purchased marijuana multiple times."

I have sufficient evidence to prove that Gao Tianjun purchased marijuana multiple times. At the crime scene, the packet of marijuana was placed in my client's jacket pocket by Gao Tianjun, intentionally used as evidence to frame my client.

After speaking, Loria looked at the judge.

"Your Honor, I request that my witnesses, Zhang San and He Dongni, be summoned."

"allow"

Upon hearing the name He Dongni, Gao Tianjun completely lost his ability to think. He Dongni was the person who helped him buy the leaves; all his leaves were bought from He Dongni.

No, definitely not. Tony Ho himself smokes weeds; there's absolutely no way he would betray me.

Luo Liya glanced at Gao Tianjun with disdain.

It's too late to panic now.

In normal cases, it might take some time, but Gao Tianjun, of all people, had to get involved with this. What does Jiayuan Property Management do?

It was people who dealt with all sorts of people, so Gao Jin just had to do some research in the underworld and easily found out their channels for buying leaves—that is, this Zhang San.

The property management company was very powerful, and Zhang San's gang dared not offend them, so they pushed Zhang San out to take the fall.

As for that He Dongni, he's a complete waste. Li Jiayuan has gathered a lot of evidence against him. As long as he confesses to the crime, he'll pretend he's forgotten everything else.

If they don't acknowledge him, then send him in, and have someone take good care of him while he's inside.

Knowing he couldn't afford to offend these underworld figures, He Dongni obediently came out to correct Gao Tianjun.

When the witnesses came forward, Luo Liya asked Zhang San the first question.

"Ah, witness Zhang San, please tell me everything you know."

The hoodlum named Zhang San honestly confessed to selling the leaves and to whom he sold them. Of course, he didn't mention the larger network of interests behind it and took all the blame for himself.

Then there was He Dongni, who also obediently confessed and admitted that he sold the leaves to Gao Tianjun. What's most amazing is that he also preserved the evidence.

"Your Honor, you have all seen it."

"The evidence is irrefutable, Gao Tianjun, what else do you have to say in your defense?"

Gao Tianjun originally wanted to argue, but when He Dongni stopped standing on his side, he was completely finished.

There was no chance to turn the situation around. Cheng Lang was acquitted, and Gao Tianjun became the one to be charged. The trial was held the next day.

Because Gao Tianjun not only bought and sold leaves, but also framed others, the court sentenced him severely, to three years and six months, but considering it was his first time, he was given a one-and-a-half-year suspended sentence.

It was a happy ending for everyone, but Gao Tianjun was devastated when he left the courtroom.

He was an engineer and an architect, but he had a criminal record.

"It's you, it's all your fault, why can't you just admit your guilt?"

"Why? Now that I have a criminal record, are you happy?"

As they left the courtroom, Gao Tianjun frantically grabbed Cheng Lang, but thankfully his older brother Gao Tianlu was there to hold him back.

Looking at Gao Tianjun's current state, Cheng Lang felt no schadenfreude, only sadness; the Gao Tianjun of the past was gone.

Without turning his head, he pushed Gao Tianjun away and turned to leave.

"Cheng Lang."

"Cheng Lang, I will definitely pay you back."

Gao Tianjun, in a fit of impotent rage, was going crazy all by himself.

"Brother Ya, thank you so much this time."

"It's nothing, no need to be so polite among family. It's just that I'm a little hungry. When will you treat me to a chicken and shark fin soup?"

Cheng Lang was momentarily stunned, then burst into a hearty laugh.

"Let's eat now."

Upon arriving at the restaurant, Cheng's father kept toasting Luo Liya, thanking him for helping Cheng Lang get rid of the lawsuit.

Cheng Lang, on the other hand, didn't seem very happy.

Although he was cleared of suspicion and Gao Tianjun was sentenced, he still couldn't be happy. No matter what, his long-standing relationship with Gao Tianjun was genuine.

At this point, he couldn't bring himself to gloat, and besides, Gao Tianjun was only on probation and hadn't actually been imprisoned yet.

Cheng Hong and he still work at the same company, and he is worried that Gao Tianjun will make things difficult for Cheng Hong.

"Ah Hong, why don't you leave your current company?"

"Brother, why are you bringing this up out of the blue?"

Cheng Hong's eyes darted away.

“I’m not kidding you. I think it would be better for you to leave your current company.”

Cheng Hong put down her chopsticks, and Shen Wenyi comforted her from the side. After thinking for a while, Cheng Hong sighed.

"Even if I leave now, where can I go? It's hard to find a job these days." "I have a friend who works at a big company. If you're willing to leave, I can ask around for you. It shouldn't be a problem."

Cheng Lang wanted to ask Wah-di, but he didn't want to bother Yuan-ge with such a small matter. Cheng Lang had a good relationship with Chicken, Airplane, and Wah-di.

It's not surprising that the Taiwanese gangsters and the Hong Kong triads, who share similar tastes, can get along well.

Cheng Hong's gaze shifted, and she stopped worrying about leaving the company.

"Brother, is that the friend you were talking about?"

Cheng Hong kept glancing at Luo Liya, both of them curious about how Cheng Lang, a construction worker, could have such a powerful friend who was willing to hire a top lawyer from Jiayuan Group to handle his case.

Such a powerful relationship, I'd never even heard of it before.

Cheng Lang wasn't blinded by what happened today; he remembered their agreement and glared at his sister.

"Eat your food, and don't ask questions you shouldn't."

The crowd, who had been curious, stopped pressing Cheng Lang for answers when they saw his resistance.

The next day

Just as dawn was breaking, Cheng Hong, who was still sleeping in at home, was dragged out of bed by Cheng Lang. They had eaten dinner very late the night before, and no one was up yet.

"Get up, come out with me."

"Brother, let me sleep a little longer."

"Stop talking nonsense and get up now."

Cheng Lang patted his sister's head, pulled her up, and shook his head helplessly. This silly girl, Brother Yuan has no habit of waiting for others; he must report for duty as soon as possible.

Cheng Lang originally planned to thank him in a couple of days, but after returning home last night, he suddenly received a call from Brother Yuan, who asked him to come see him today.

Cheng Lang had no choice but to put aside his work and ask for leave.

As for bringing my sister along, that's just a side thing. I'll have Cheng Hong wait for me, and after we meet Brother Yuan, I'll take her to find Brother Hua to ask about work.

Upon arriving near the Jiayuan Group, Cheng Lang asked his sister to wait for him at a nearby coffee shop while he went upstairs alone, without daring to bring Cheng Hong along.

"Brother Yuan, Cheng Lang is here."

In the office, Li Jiayuan and Huang Lei were discussing Hua Di's wedding.

Fang Ting led Cheng Lang into the office.

"Brother Yuan"

"Sister-in-law"

"Sit down. I heard from LA that your matter has been settled."

"Yes, thank you, Brother Xie Yuan."

Cheng Lang scratched his head, feeling embarrassed. It seemed like he had always been the one causing trouble, never contributing anything to the company, and instead always having the company clean up his messes.

"Don't be so discouraged. I've seen your new album with Ahua, and it's selling very well. Actually, the reason I called you here today is to talk to you about officially starting work at the company."

You no longer need to do your previous job. After observing you for a while, I am very satisfied with your performance, so I plan to promote you to a permanent position ahead of schedule.

The reason Cheng Lang was sent to work on the construction site was to guide him through the storyline and get to know Zhan Qiao. After Cheng Lang completed this part of the story, Zhan Qiao died in an accident.

There was no need for Cheng Lang to stay at the construction site indefinitely, so Li Jiayuan wanted to recall Cheng Lang to work at the company and focus on developing the business.

"I can go to work now!"

Cheng Lang blinked twice blankly, took a deep breath, and his eyes revealed a complex emotion. This was probably what it meant to come after all the hardships.

He can finally return to work at the company with dignity, just like everyone else, instead of dealing with steel bars and cement on the construction site every day.

Cheng Lang suddenly remembered what Gao Tianjun had said to him that night.

"You're just a small-time hoodlum, Tai-bao. You'll never amount to anything."

Their words are still ringing in my ears and vivid in my mind, but now their situation has reversed.

Gao Tianjun has become a prisoner with a criminal record, while I can return to work at the company and have a bright future and promising prospects.

"Alright, don't get excited. I'll announce some new news tomorrow. You should prepare well and get yourself in top shape."

"clear."

next day
Kowloon Garden Dance Studio

This place was originally a factory building owned by a company. When the owner couldn't keep it afloat, he sold it off. It was then bought by Jiayuan Group and has now been transformed into a training facility.

The venue, a five- or six-story building, is the main activity area for the artists and staff. Only a small number of people work at the headquarters of Jiayuan Media, which is why most of the artists at Jiayuan Media have never met Li Jiayuan.

Because they don't even work in the same place.

"Look, Cheng Lang is here again. I really don't know what the higher-ups see in him. He never even comes to training, yet the company is pouring so many resources into him, releasing record after record. He probably has some powerful connections."

In the large conference room, three male celebrities hiding in a corner were talking all at once, watching Cheng Lang, who was standing on the far side.

"Hmph, what else could it be? He's just handsome. Maybe he's even a gigolo, being kept by someone."

The shortest of the three male artists stared at his junior, Cheng Lang, with displeasure.

These are comedians recruited by Jiayuan Media. They all volunteered and joined not long ago. The short, sleazy guy in the group has a minor conflict with Cheng Lang, which is why he slandered Cheng Lang like that just now.

"I heard that Brother Yuan is coming today."

"It's a pity that insignificant people like us can't even get close to Brother Yuan."

Du Wenze listened to his companion's words with disdain. These two idiots, you have to fight for opportunities yourself, there are no opportunities if you don't compete.

Fortunately, he was prepared. As long as he could get Brother Yuan to know his name today, the opportunity would come.

(End of this chapter)