This person is clearly a male protagonist in a female-oriented novel, yet he is excessively lucid.

After discussing Xiao Ming's case, Yu Chenzhou continued, "Now, let's get to the other purpose of my visit today:"

"By the way, speaking of the painting I burned, that's the second thing I asked Attorney Qin about today."

That self-proclaimed "Master Jia," Jia Zongzheng, has sued me.

After speaking, Yu Chenzhou took out the summons from the court from his briefcase and gently placed it on the desk in front of Qin Jin.

Qin Jin picked up the summons, carefully read through its contents, frowned slightly, and said with a puzzled expression:

"I also watched the live broadcast that night. In this situation, no matter how good his lawyer is, he has no chance of winning the case."

He knew perfectly well that his chances of winning were zero, yet he still insisted on initiating the lawsuit, which shows that his purpose was not the lawsuit itself, but rather he had other motives.

As a seasoned lawyer, Qin Jin saw through Jia Zongzheng's intentions at a glance. He had seen too many cases of using litigation to attract attention and gain popularity.

Yu Chenzhou nodded, agreeing with Qin Jin's analysis.

"That's why I'm here today to request a few more lawsuits from your firm!"

Yu Chenzhou's tone was calm, but his eyes held a hint of determination.

"several?"

Qin Jin looked curious. He had originally thought he was only dealing with Jia Zongzheng's case, but he hadn't expected there to be others.

He looked up at Yu Chenzhou, waiting for an explanation.

"Yes, there are three related cases in total."

Yu Chenzhou nodded, then turned to the side and pointed to Lu Haifeng beside him, introducing him to Qin Jin.

"Let me introduce you to a new client. This is Lu Haifeng, the president of our hospital. He also has a lawsuit to handle this time."

After introducing Lu Haifeng, Yu Chenzhou briefly recounted how Chen Xiaoxiao had caused trouble and smeared the hospital under false pretenses, and then clearly stated the matters he had entrusted to her:

"First, we will respond to Jia Zongzheng's lawsuit and simultaneously file a countersuit."

Second, I personally intend to sue all self-media bloggers and internet celebrities who spread false information, fabricate rumors, smear and defame me, as well as netizens who post malicious comments online, especially those online trolls;

Third, the hospital will sue individuals and organizations that smear and defame its reputation.

As for Chen Xiaoxiao, she has only made unreasonable demands so far, and there is no grounds to sue her at the moment, so we can leave her alone for now and wait for her to take further action.

"These three lawsuits may seem independent, but they all revolve around the same set of false rumors and are essentially a closely related series of cases."

Qin Jin quickly organized his thoughts and began to speak.

"Although the workload of these three cases combined will be huge, requiring the collection of a large amount of evidence and the sorting out of information on numerous defendants, our law firm has accepted your request."

However, I would like to confirm how severe the prosecution will be in these cases?

Is the goal simply to make an example of someone to deter others, or is the intention to pursue the matter to the end?

Qin Jin's tone was very serious, as this concerned the direction of handling the subsequent cases, and he needed to confirm this with the client first.

"Treat this according to the most severe standards!"

Yu Chenzhou's tone instantly turned icy, and his eyes sharpened.

"If criminal liability can be pursued, we should never resort to civil litigation alone."

Those who can be detained and imprisoned should not be allowed to settle their cases by simply paying compensation!

His words were utterly unwavering, revealing a resolute determination to achieve his goal.

"So, Mr. Yu is not accepting any form of mediation?"

Qin Jin nodded, instantly understanding Yu Chenzhou's attitude, and then asked knowingly.

"Unacceptable!"

Yu Chenzhou said without hesitation, his tone extremely firm.

"Don't these people like to use lawsuits as a means to attract attention, gain traffic, and achieve their goals?"

Don't you think that as long as you have fans, you can control public opinion, distort the truth, and do whatever you want?

This time, I'm going to take them to the extreme.

Whether they intentionally spread rumors or unintentionally spread false information, and whether they know the inside story or not, as long as they participate in smearing and defamation, I will sue them one by one without any leniency.

I will not accept mediation, compensation from the other party, or withdraw the lawsuit. I have only one requirement.

Make them pay the legal price for their actions!

Yu Chenzhou looked intently at Qin Jin and spoke slowly and deliberately, each word conveying an unwavering determination.

"I see!"

Qin Jin sensed absolute resolve in Yu Chenzhou's words, and he nodded solemnly, fully understanding the direction of their subsequent work.

Subsequently, Yu Chenzhou and Lu Haifeng signed entrustment and authorization agreements with the law firm, clarifying the rights and obligations of both parties.

After the agreement was signed, Qin Jin immediately convened an emergency meeting with the core legal team of his law firm and began to mobilize manpower to fully engage in the handling of this series of cases.

After all, this is a series of class action lawsuits. Just the list of evidence to be collected, information to be verified, and the identities of the defendants to be confirmed is very long, and the workload is much greater than imagined.

With the engagement procedures fully completed, the two walked out of the law firm side by side.

By this time, it was completely dark. Lu Haifeng's Adam's apple bobbed, and he was about to say something to Yu Chenzhou when his cell phone suddenly rang urgently in his pocket.

Before his phone had even finished ringing, a second or two later, a crisp cell phone ringtone also came from Yu Chenzhou's pocket, right beside him.

Both of them were taken aback when they saw the caller ID. They subconsciously exchanged a glance and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

They then turned around and quickly walked to a relatively quiet spot by the roadside to answer the phone.

Lu Haifeng received a call from a friend of his at the National Health Commission.

Meanwhile, Yu Chenzhou raised an eyebrow at the name displayed on the caller ID—it was actually his teacher, Zhao Yanshu.

After Lu Haifeng answered the phone, his friend told him about the National Health Commission's handling of the public opinion storm, so that he could prepare in advance.

As for Yu Chenzhou, he originally thought that his teacher was looking for him because of his resignation.

But to my surprise, the other party asked about calligraphy and painting.

Moreover, Zhao Yanshu helplessly mentioned on the phone that after learning that Yu Chenzhou was his last disciple, the two presidents of the Calligraphy Association and the Fine Arts Association actually came directly to his home.

They were eager to invite Yu Chenzhou to join the association and even wanted to hold a solo exhibition of his calligraphy and paintings.

A few minutes later, the two hung up the phone one after the other.

Lu Haifeng's brows were furrowed, his lips were pressed into a straight line, and his whole being exuded an inescapable sense of entanglement;

Yu Chenzhou stood still, a clear look of surprise flashing across his eyes, which then turned into a faint understanding.

Lu Haifeng's dilemma was not without reason. After several hours and days of fermentation, the negative public opinion about the hospital had completely subsided.

So now he's considering whether or not to continue holding those who spread rumors accountable.

Yu Chenzhou's surprise stemmed from an even bigger one:

Zhao Yanshu informed him over the phone that the two presidents of the Chinese Calligraphers Association and the Chinese Artists Association had jointly issued a statement publicly rehabilitating him and strongly supporting his calligraphy and painting achievements.

And just over half an hour earlier, the president of the American Association personally chaired an emergency council meeting.

At the meeting, it was announced that Jia Zongzheng would be permanently expelled from the China Artists Association.

The document also publicized his numerous misdeeds over the years, including abusing his power in the association to seek personal gain and suppress younger generations.

Corresponding industry bans were imposed.

The online sentiment also completely reversed, and the previous overwhelming malicious accusations against Yu Chenzhou were quickly cleared out.

Instead, he was met with collective condemnation and abuse from young artists who had been suppressed by Jia Zongzheng over the years, as well as netizens who knew the inside story. The comments section was filled with denunciations.

In just a few hours, public opinion shifted from overwhelmingly smearing the villain to universally condemning him. This rapid reversal caught even seasoned professional Lu Haifeng off guard, leaving him stunned and speechless for a long time.

The attitude of the higher-ups is very clear: the hospital has been trending on social media three times recently, and the negative attention is too high. It is necessary to cool things down as soon as possible and not let the matter continue to escalate.

Simply put, it's better to avoid trouble and keep things quiet; there's no need to fight to the bitter end over something like this.

This decision was clearly orchestrated by someone behind the scenes.

Otherwise, the best course of action for the hospital would be to make an example of them.

Therefore, Lu Haifeng is now in a dilemma:

First, ignoring the National Health Commission's clear opinion, we insist on prosecuting the rumor-mongers to seek justice;

Secondly, comply with the arrangements, stop the prosecution, and turn the page.

This choice put him in a terrible dilemma. He was different from Yu Chenzhou, who was young and impetuous and had no ties to him.

But he was already over fifty years old. He had finally managed to become the dean, and even with his connections in the industry, he couldn't afford to take any more risks. At this point, one wrong step could lead to utter ruin.

Isn't Zhang He a cautionary tale?

"Let's withdraw."

Yu Chenzhou took in his struggle, patted him on the shoulder, and teased him with a smile.

"I finally got to sit in the dean's position. I don't want to get kicked out because of this little thing before I even get comfortable in it. It would be a loss."

"And what about you?"

Lu Haifeng silently took out a cigarette case from his pocket, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag. Amidst the swirling smoke, his tightly furrowed brows did not relax at all, and he asked with a solemn expression.

"Me?" Yu Chenzhou raised an eyebrow, a carefree smile playing on his lips.

"Heh, I previously threatened to make those who spread rumors pay the price, then I took it back. How embarrassing would that be if word got out?"

Lu Haifeng knew very well that his superiors were determined to have him handle the matter discreetly.

If Yu Chenzhou insists on not withdrawing the lawsuit, this matter will definitely continue to escalate and become increasingly serious.

Even though it was Yu Chenzhou's personal action and wouldn't affect him, Yu Chenzhou's resignation was a done deal, and no matter how much he disagreed, it wouldn't change anything.

After they finished speaking, the two fell silent.

After finishing his cigarette, Lu Haifeng seemed to have finally made up his mind. He stubbed out the cigarette and threw it into a roadside trash can. He nodded to Yu Chenzhou, then turned and quickly returned to the law firm to complete the procedures for withdrawing the engagement.

Afterwards, Yu Chenzhou drove Lu Haifeng back to the hospital and asked him for leave. Then he turned his car around and headed towards Xiao Yilin's company to pick her up after get off work.

Before long, Yu Chenzhou arrived downstairs at Xiao Yilin's company.

As soon as Xiao Yilin saw his car, she smiled and walked over quickly. She opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. Just as she closed the door, Yu Chenzhou suddenly reached out and gently pinched her cheeks.

Yu Chenzhou gently pulled at her smooth, delicate cheek, deliberately putting on a stern face, and said in a feigned angry tone:

"Hey! So you're the ringleader of the anti-fans who spearheaded this attack on me, aren't you? You've been hiding it well, haven't you? Let's see how I deal with you today!"

Her cheeks were gently pulled, causing Xiao Yilin's cheeks to puff out slightly, like a round little bun. Her eyes were full of unconcealed laughter, and her speech became slurred.

"Um...you already knew!"

Looking at her adorable appearance, Yu Chenzhou couldn't help but laugh, his tone tinged with helplessness:

"The internet is in an uproar, there are posts everywhere from you leading the charge to 'smear' me, it's hard not to know about it."

I just didn't expect you to be so good at it.

The haters in the entertainment industry are getting thoroughly humiliated by you guys!

With that, Yu Chenzhou released his grip.

Xiao Yilin's cheeks immediately returned to normal, except for two faint finger marks that made her skin look even more supple and smooth, as if water could be squeezed out of it.

"Surprised? Unexpected?"

Xiao Yilin showed no awareness of being "held accountable." Instead, she leaned forward slightly, got close to Yu Chenzhou, put her arms around his neck, and almost touched his cheek with her nose, and asked with a smile.

"This is such a pleasant surprise! How should I deal with you, the leader of all haters?"

Yu Chenzhou looked at her lips, which were so close to his, his eyes filled with a gentle smile. He lowered his head and kissed her lightly without any hesitation. Then he flicked her nose and teased her with a smile.

"Hehe, I won't tell you."

Xiao Yilin playfully returned his kiss, then quickly sat up straight, expertly fastened her seatbelt, waved at him, and urged him on.

"Go home first, then I'll let you punish me!"

Seeing her excited expression, Yu Chenzhou's smile deepened. He gently replied "Okay," then started the car and drove towards their home.