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

(The doctor's storyline ends here. Let's move on to the slice-of-life route from here on out. I overestimated my imagination; this part of the story was really difficult to write.)

Yu Chenzhou publicly sued more than 8,000 people at once, taking a tough stance and refusing to offer any room for mediation. This decisive action directly forced those hired online trolls into a corner with no way out.

These online trolls had previously considered it a routine civil dispute, never expecting things to escalate to this point.

What should have been a civil lawsuit that could have been settled simply by paying compensation and issuing an apology was instead turned into a serious criminal case.

Yu Chenzhou's side, however, was unusually resolute, refusing to budge on any avenue for mediation, clearly determined to send them to prison for several years.

With no other options, the online trolls, hoping for a slim chance of mediation and to mitigate their punishment, had no choice but to resort to a desperate gamble and collectively self-destruct.

However, all the major platforms have already been included in the police's investigation, so confessing and exposing themselves to the police is completely meaningless.

In order to seek leniency under the law, they turned their attention to Gu Hai and Zhang Zijian, who hired them and were pulling the strings behind the scenes.

As online trolls collectively turned against him and released a barrage of revelations, Zhang Zijian's various scandals once again surged to the top of trending searches, sparking heated discussions across the internet.

At first, Zhang Zijian didn't take these overwhelming negative rumors seriously, thinking they were just online rumors that could be suppressed through public relations.

But when uniformed investigators suddenly appeared in front of him, he instantly lost his composure.

Therefore, the person in charge of investigating him this time was actually a staff member of the Discipline Inspection Commission.

During the last internal investigation, he was able to rely on his network of connections to navigate the situation and get away with it. But now, with the formal intervention of the disciplinary committee, he has no one left to rely on.

As for Gu Hai, he was already struggling to protect himself and had no time to care about Zhang Zijian's safety. He was also under strict investigation, and the prosecutor's office, which had higher authority, was responsible for reviewing his case.

Just as Gu Hai and Zhang Zijian were both under investigation and their futures were uncertain, the lawsuit involving Yu Chenzhou also officially went to trial.

Due to the continued fermentation of online public opinion in the early stage, the case has attracted extremely high social attention and its impact has far exceeded expectations.

To prevent the situation from escalating further and causing more unnecessary controversy, the court has specially increased its staff and is making every effort to speed up the trial process, striving to settle the matter as soon as possible.

When the first trial concluded, Qin Jin, with a solid chain of evidence and precise defense, won the highly anticipated case for Yu Chenzhou with a near-perfect victory.

The reason it was described as a "near-complete victory" is simply because the part involving Qin Yu ultimately ended in a loss.

It must be said that the special status of minors carries significant weight in domestic judicial practice and often becomes a key factor in judicial considerations.

As the gavel fell heavily, the judge solemnly read out the verdict.

Qin Yu's parents immediately relaxed, their faces showing relief at surviving a disaster.

Standing in the dock, Qin Yu's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible smugness. His deep-seated arrogance and unbridled behavior were exactly the same as when he openly spread rumors and distorted the truth online.

In contrast, Yu Chenzhou, sitting in the plaintiff's seat, appeared calm and almost indifferent.

He neither argued agitatedly as a normal person would after losing the case, nor did he show any disappointment or resentment. He simply stared quietly at the judge, his gaze seemingly piercing through the glass windows of the courtroom and landing on the distant, hazy, lifeless horizon.

From Qin Yu's malicious distortion of the truth and defamation of him online, to the police formally opening a case for investigation and collecting evidence.

He actively cooperated throughout the entire process of presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses, and engaging in heated debates at the court hearing, but what he ultimately received was this frustrating outcome.

When the judge routinely asked whether he wanted to file an appeal, Yu Chenzhou slowly withdrew his gaze from the distance.

She calmly looked at the three judges—one woman and two men—on the bench, her tone even yet carrying an undeniable firmness, and said, word by word:

"No need, I won't appeal."

These seven simple words left everyone in the courtroom stunned.

Because the judge, the reporters present, and the defendant's lawyer all agreed that Yu Chenzhou would persist in appealing and strive for a fairer outcome for himself.

After saying this, Yu Chenzhou turned and glanced indifferently at Qin Yu, whose face was full of smugness and showed no remorse, before turning to the presiding judge and asking in a calm tone:

"Your Honor, may I say a few words now?"

The presiding judge was clearly taken aback by this request, paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Alright, plaintiff, please speak."

After receiving permission, Yu Chenzhou took a deep breath and slowly spoke, his voice clearly resounding throughout the courtroom:

In his essay "Call to Arms," ​​Lu Xun wrote: "From that time on, I felt that medicine was not an important matter."

A nation that is ignorant and weak, no matter how healthy or robust its people may be, can only serve as meaningless exhibits and spectators; it is not a misfortune for them to die of illness.

Therefore, our first priority is to change their mindset…”

"As a doctor, I can exhaust my energy to save patients' broken bodies and heal their physical pain, but I cannot cure the greed and numbness deep in people's hearts, nor can I stop the unavoidable considerations of human feelings under the framework of law."

In my opinion, the outcome of this lawsuit may be important, but the attitude of perseverance carries far more weight than the final result.

Lu Xun was right; studying medicine really can only cure diseases, but it can't save those who are terminally ill.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Chenzhou completely ignored the various reactions of the people present—some were shocked, some were deep in thought, and some were puzzled—and turned around and walked straight out of the courtroom.

There was no outpouring of anger or resentment in Yu Chenzhou's words, only a profound sorrow born from seeing through the impermanence of life.

In fact, Yu Chenzhou was mentally prepared and did not expect the court to impose an excessive punishment on Qin Yu, who was a minor. However, he never thought that the final result would be an acquittal.

Perhaps in everyone's eyes, the second trial is the key to determining the final outcome, but sometimes, the result is no longer important. What is truly worth upholding is that unwavering attitude.

After leaving the court, Yu Chenzhou did not linger at all. He went straight back to the hospital where he worked, strode into Lu Haifeng's office, and gently placed a freshly printed resignation application in the center of the desk.

Lu Haifeng was frowning and smoking, the office filled with a faint smell of smoke. When Yu Chenzhou pushed the door open and entered, he already knew the other party's purpose.

Before the trial, the two had made a bet in private:

If the court ultimately finds Qin Yu guilty, Yu Chenzhou will withdraw his resignation and remain at the hospital.

If Qin Yu is found not guilty, Lu Haifeng must immediately approve his resignation request and will not try to retain him.

Lu Haifeng was determined to keep Yu Chenzhou in the hospital, while Yu Chenzhou also wanted to use this bet to give himself a way to stay. However, reality took an unexpected turn.

At this moment, looking at the resignation letter in front of him, Lu Haifeng deeply felt Yu Chenzhou's helplessness:

A scalpel can precisely remove lesions from the body, and medicine can slowly repair physical wounds, but it cannot save a mind that has been distorted and deformed by the pursuit of internet traffic.

It cannot quell the rampant arrogance of those who abuse their minor status to commit evil, nor can it save us from the unspeakable injustices hidden in the cracks of the rules.

What are your plans after resigning?

Lu Haifeng stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, picked up a pen to sign his resignation application, and casually asked in a gentle tone, a hint of regret in his eyes.

"I'll take my girlfriend home first to put my mind at ease."

As for long-term plans, I haven't had time to think about them in detail yet; I'll leave it for later.

Yu Chenzhou responded in a flat tone, revealing little emotion.

"It's good to settle down first."

You've worked so hard in the hospital all these years, take a good rest and give yourself a long vacation.

"If you ever change your mind and want to come back, as long as I'm still in this position, the hospital doors will always be open for you, and you're always welcome back."

As Lu Haifeng handed the signed resignation letter to Yu Chenzhou, he spoke sincerely.

"Thanks, Lao Lu."

Yu Chenzhou took the resignation letter, then suddenly remembered something and added a reminder.

"By the way, Su Qinghuan should be back soon. You'd better stay away from her. If you really can't, try to transfer her away. That woman is not mentally sound, otherwise you will be dragged down by her sooner or later."

If he remembered correctly, Su Qinghuan and Gu Mo could no longer make a living in Hong Kong, and they would most likely return.

"I know her character without you having to tell me."

Lu Haifeng waved his hand.

"I don't need to worry about where she is. Although Gu Hai has been caught, the Gu family has deep roots and has not completely collapsed. Thanks to family connections, she and Gu Mo have both secured opportunities to study at the Capital Hospital, which has solved a problem for me."

I've heard about what happened in Hong Kong. Su Qinghuan is really persuasive; she managed to convince a group of experts at the local hospital to agree to perform both a cesarean section and a heart transplant on Ye Zhaozhao simultaneously—a high-risk surgery.

"Ye Zhaozhao did become a small medical miracle as she wished, but after the surgery, she was not greedy enough. She felt that the transplanted heart was not ideal and insisted on replacing it again. In the end, she ruined her own life."

What's even more ridiculous is that her family is now suing the hospital, demanding huge sums of compensation.

I'll say it again: it's a waste of this woman's eloquent talent that she's not a negotiation expert.

At this point, Lu Haifeng couldn't help but roll his eyes, his tone full of complaints.

Upon hearing this, Yu Chenzhou nodded in deep agreement, having also gained considerable insight into Su Qinghuan's methods.

After completing all the resignation procedures, Yu Chenzhou came to his office for the last time.

He packed all his personal belongings, then stood at the door, glanced back at the office for a moment, and finally closed the door gently before turning and leaving.

In the corridor, the medical staff were still hurrying along, busy with their own work. Some people recognized him and took the initiative to greet him, and he responded with a gentle smile.

But his steps did not falter at all; he walked resolutely toward the hospital gate, for he was about to embark on a completely new journey.