After her identity was stolen, she lived in the short-lived villain's phone.

Chapter 376 Chen Jiazhi's Appearance

Su Chengyan parked his car in the parking lot in front of the courthouse.

The legal team from Susheng Group, dressed in suits, arrived first.

Besides the legal team, countless media outlets arrived even earlier.

Before even getting out of the car, Su's mother could already see the reporters carrying camera equipment outside through the car window. She was surprised: "Why are there so many people?"

Su Chengyan had already seen it, his handsome face calm and his voice steady: "The matter of Chen Jiazhi impersonating Yu Yu was very popular online before, and netizens paid a lot of attention to it. The court hearing today was even on the local hot search yesterday. These reporters are probably here to interview."

Not only reporters, but also many netizens from the same city came specifically to listen in after learning about this.

In addition, Chi Yu also saw many families searching for their relatives holding up missing person notices. They stood in the crowd, in front of the camera, holding up their signs, trying to get more attention.

In short, the courtroom was packed with people, estimated to be no less than a hundred.

As soon as Su Chengyan's car appeared in the parking space, it immediately attracted a lot of attention.

As soon as they got out of the car and saw the Su family and Chi Yu appear together, the media reporters who had been waiting for a long time swarmed around them like flies to meat.

"Chi Yu, Chi Yu, how are you feeling today?"

"What are your expectations for the outcome of today's court hearing?"

"I heard that Chen Jiazhi and you grew up in the same orphanage. Why does she know your identity, but you don't?"

"Chi Yu, how did you manage to get back safely after Chen Jiazhi pushed you into the sea?"

"..."

Several cameras and microphones were thrust in front of Chi Yu. As the person who was deliberately murdered and had her identity stolen by Chen Jiazhi, Chi Yu has always been quite popular online.

Moreover, she had never actually appeared in public before, so the media wanted to interview her to get firsthand information.

A host of problems arose.

Upon seeing this, Su Chengyan and Su Muyang immediately stood protectively beside Chi Yu.

The legal team that had arrived earlier also surrounded them, temporarily acting as bodyguards, gradually widening the distance between the reporters and the Su family.

Facing the camera, Chi Yu remained calm and poised: "Thank you all for your concern. I thank God for his blessing, allowing me to stand here safely and unharmed. During the time I was missing, the police officers worked very hard to find me. After I returned safely and reported the incident to the police station, they investigated the case very seriously and responsibly."

Now, all the evidence has been successfully collected, and Chen Jiazhi's previous actions behind the scenes have been thoroughly investigated. Thank you to everyone who cares about and supports me, and thank you to the police officers who have worked hard on this case during this time.

I believe the court will give us a fair and just answer, and will ensure that Chen Jiazhi, who did wrong, receives the punishment she deserves.

Upon receiving Chi Yu's reply, reporters immediately began editing on the spot, while others surrounded him to continue asking questions:

"You and Chen Jiazhi grew up together. You know she's impersonating you. Are you angry? When did you find out your true identity?"

"I heard that the senior executives of the cruise ship you were on that day were also arrested, and it seems to be related to Chen Jiazhi. What do you think about this?"

"..."

Chi Yu answered everyone's questions slowly and methodically. The reporters were silent for a moment. Even though Chi Yu had answered every question, it felt like she hadn't said anything at all.

Not to mention the reporter was confused, even Su Chengyan, who was standing next to her with a calm expression, was a little surprised to hear his younger sister's official-sounding words.

He thought his sister might not be able to handle the reporters, especially since several of them had asked rather tricky questions.

As a result, Chi Yu not only reacted quickly, but also perfectly avoided those pitfalls.

He had only ever seen this kind of reaction from shrewd, seasoned businessmen.

His younger sister has suddenly become so shrewd, like a slippery eel.

As he was pondering this, an even larger loach appeared beside him.

Shen Yanzhi appeared with a group of bodyguards.

His expression was cold and his aura was powerful.

His appearance exuded an aura of authority that was not to be trifled with, causing even the reporters to instinctively avoid him. However, upon seeing his handsome and aloof appearance, they couldn't help but point their cameras at him.

Shen Yanzhi walked over and said calmly, "It's almost time for the court hearing."

With his tall stature and long legs, he stood between the reporters and Chi Yu, easily separating them from the incessant chatter of the reporters.

Su Chengyan laughed and replied, "Yes, yes, we should go in!"

The bodyguards were more experienced at clearing a path than the lawyers, and they easily parted the way.

Chi Yu walked in the middle surrounded by people, side by side with Shen Yanzhi.

She spoke softly, "Why are you here?"

She was initially just a little surprised by Shen Yanzhi's appearance, but as soon as the words left her mouth, she realized that her question seemed a bit impolite.

Shen Yanzhi smiled slightly, mindful of the large crowd and noise, he subconsciously leaned his body towards Chi Yu, his voice low and pleasant: "Come and see."

"I just heard from my brother that you sent him a file." Chi Yu walked briskly up the steps. "Thank you."

With so much evidence gathered bit by bit, Chen Jiazhi has absolutely no chance of turning things around this time. "You're welcome." Shen Yanzhi noticed that Chi Yu often thanked him, which made him a little puzzled.

As for what he was wondering about, he hadn't figured it out yet.

He looked down at Chi Yu: "They all grew up with you, and you were bought off with the smallest favor. Don't you feel sad?"

"No. Although they grew up with me, we weren't that close," Chi Yu shook her head.

The welfare home has limited resources, and many things are not distributed equally to every child.

They are childhood playmates, but also competitors for resources.

What might seem like a small sum to Shen Yanzhi is nothing compared to the several thousand yuan that these orphans, who grew up in welfare homes, would represent several months' worth of living expenses if they saved every penny.

Ultimately, it's a personal choice.

They chose money and abandoned her.

Chi Yu stepped lightly up the stairs: "Besides, not everyone can be bought off by Chen Jiazhi."

As soon as she finished speaking, as if echoing her words, a clear female voice suddenly rang out: "Yu Yu, keep it up!"

Chi Yu quickly turned her head and looked toward the source of the sound. Xu Yun was standing on the steps, waving happily at her.

Behind Xu Yun stood six or seven young people, all familiar faces to Chi Yu. When they met Chi Yu's gaze, they all happily raised their hands and waved to her. These were Chi Yu's childhood friends who grew up in the same orphanage.

Beside them, Chi Yu also saw another person who was very familiar to her. The director of the orphanage had also arrived and was looking at Chi Yu with satisfaction.

Xu Yun clenched her fist and cheered her on again: "Go Yu Yu!"

"it is good!"

Chi Yu smiled and responded, then nudged Shen Yanzhi with her elbow excitedly: "How was it?"

True friends cannot be bought with money.

Therefore, she would never feel sad or reflect on her actions because of Chen Jiazhi and others.

Shen Yanzhi's gaze fell on Chi Yu's cheerful face, and he responded softly.

The phone enthusiast was much more optimistic and positive than he had imagined.

Besides Xu Yun and others from the welfare home, many familiar faces also came.

Several Mercedes-Benz and Audi cars drove in one after another. As soon as the car doors opened, Su's mother's brother and sister-in-law, along with other relatives, got out of the cars.

They learned from Su's mother that today was the trial day for Chen Jiazhi's case. After learning that it was an open trial and that outsiders were allowed to attend, they made a special trip to support Chi Yu.

Many of Su's father's relatives also came, but since Chi Yu was surrounded by media reporters, they didn't come forward. Instead, they greeted Su's father with their eyes.

As the court session was about to begin, everyone entered the venue in an orderly manner.

This was Chi Yu's first time at the court.

The moment she stepped across the courthouse threshold, the surrounding noise seemed to be shut out by an invisible barrier. The tall marble pillars and the cold light cast by the dome made her unconsciously slow her steps, and even her breathing became restrained. Everything here carried an inviolable majesty, oppressive yet strangely mixed with a sense of security.

The crowd that had been gossiping earlier fell silent once they entered the courthouse.

Chi Yu is the plaintiff; Shen Yanzhi wants to break up with her.

As he turned to walk towards the spectator seats, Chi Yu felt as if Shen Yanzhi had gently touched her arm, and then heard his deliberately low but steady voice in her ear: "Good luck."

Su Chengyan, who was behind him, was reviewing the court documents with his lawyer and didn't notice Shen Yanzhi's actions at all.

Chi Yu stood there for a few seconds before joining in.

A few minutes before the court hearing, Chen Jiazhi was brought in by law enforcement officers.

It had been quite a while since they last saw her, and Chen Jiazhi was clearly more disheveled than when Chi Yu had last encountered her at the police station.

Chen Jiazhi was wearing an orange prison uniform, her hands were shackled, and she was thin. Her once thick, black hair had become sparse like withered grass. The ulcers on her face seemed to have healed a little, and all the scabs had fallen off, but they left reddish marks, making her look like she had some kind of skin disease. She looked haggard and old at the same time.

Chi Yu had seen Chen Jiazhi before at the police station and had somewhat anticipated her tragic state. However, the people in the stands couldn't help but gasp in astonishment upon seeing Chen Jiazhi.

Everyone lowered their voices and discussed with their companions, half-covering their mouths with their hands:

"Is this Chen Jiazhi?"

"Wow! I can't believe it! It's like a completely different person."

"My God, where is even a trace of her former radiance and beauty?"

"Damn, it's a shame we can't take pictures. Who would believe this? What happened to her?"

"She still seems to have fans. They should really let her fans see what their idol looks like now! Ugly heart, even uglier person."

"I have to say, seeing Chen Jiazhi in such a miserable state is really satisfying, you murderer!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)