klisemfg Chapter 103 Brand Court Showdown (2)
Chapter 103 Brand Court Showdown (2)
In the bustling commercial landscape of a metropolis, Li Yuan, a decisive and efficient female CEO, has single-handedly built a company that is making a name for itself in the design world. Her brand designs have become hot topics in the industry, frequently gracing the covers of major business magazines, and her business is thriving. However, behind this success lies a hidden past—her ex-husband, Wang Qiang, a man who considers himself a talented but unappreciated individual, is secretly plotting a farce.
One day, Wang Qiang was lounging on his worn-out sofa, idly flipping through TV channels. Suddenly, an advertisement for Li Yuan's company flashed onto the screen. The exquisite design, unique creativity, and the flood of praise in the voiceover instantly ignited a surge of sour jealousy in Wang Qiang's heart. "Hmph, she's just lucky! Back then, she only got some design inspiration because of me. Now, she's completely forgotten about me and is enjoying all the glory on her own!" Wang Qiang grew angrier and angrier, his face contorted in anger, looking exactly like a child whose candy had been snatched away.
So, in a fit of rage, this man began spreading rumors everywhere, telling everyone that Li Yuan's company's brand design was plagiarized, a mere facade with nothing to show for it, and that the positive reviews were all bought and fake. These false statements spread like wildfire throughout the industry, severely damaging Li Yuan's company's reputation.
Upon learning of this, Li Yuan's fiery temper flared instantly. "That Wang Qiang, he's really persistent! We've been divorced for so long, and he still can't stand to see me doing well, can he?" Her eyebrows furrowed, and she paced back and forth in her office, her high heels clicking on the floor like the drumbeats of her anger. However, Li Yuan was a woman who had weathered many storms, and she quickly calmed down, immediately summoning the company's legal elites—Su Yao, Lin Yu, and Wang Hao.
Su Yao is a meticulous and logically rigorous legal goddess who handles cases with utmost care, leaving no detail of any legal provision unnoticed. Lin Yu, on the other hand, is a negotiation expert with exceptional eloquence, capable of turning black into white, of course, within the bounds of the law. Wang Hao is a calm and reserved pragmatist who excels at collecting evidence, always able to uncover the slightest clues hidden in the corners.
The three men entered Li Yuan's office, and before they could even sit down, Li Yuan slammed a stack of documents heavily on the table. "Look at what that bastard Wang Qiang has done! We can't let him ruin the brand reputation we've worked so hard to build. You must sue him and make him pay for his slander!"
Su Yao picked up the documents and carefully reviewed them, her brows furrowing slightly. "President Li, rest assured, judging from the way these rumors spread and their content, they have already constituted infringement and defamation. We have enough evidence to make him suffer the consequences."
Lin Yu leaned back on the sofa, arms crossed, a confident smile playing on his lips. "Mr. Li, leave this to us. I'll make sure he's speechless in court. His little tricks... he dares to try and teach the law a lesson?"
Wang Hao adjusted his glasses and nodded silently. "Yes, I've already started collecting more evidence of online dissemination and witness testimonies to ensure the chain of evidence is complete and intact."
Soon, the court summons was delivered to Wang Qiang. When he received it, his heart skipped a beat. He had thought he was just venting, but he hadn't expected Li Yuan to take it so seriously and sue him. However, his stubborn pride got the better of him, and he braced himself to prepare for the trial, muttering to himself, "Fine, I'll go! Who's afraid of who!"
On the day of the trial, the atmosphere in the courtroom was heavy. Li Yuan, dressed in a professional suit, sat in the plaintiff's seat with an imposing presence, her eyes fixed firmly ahead. Su Yao, Lin Yu, and Wang Hao sat upright beside her, piled high with various documents and materials in front of them, ready to pounce at any moment.
Wang Qiang, wearing a wrinkled shirt and with messy hair, walked into the courtroom with an indifferent expression, but his eyes kept glancing at Li Yuan. Seeing Li Yuan's confident appearance, he felt a surge of anger.
The judge struck the gavel, and the trial officially began.
Plaintiff's lawyer, Su Yao, was the first to stand up. Her voice was clear and powerful, like a sharp sword striking at the heart of the matter. "Your Honor, the defendant, Wang Qiang, maliciously spread rumors without any factual basis, defaming my client Li Yuan's company's brand design, causing my client serious economic losses and reputational damage. We have ample evidence to prove the defendant's infringement..." As she spoke, she picked up the evidence and presented it to the court in detail, from online screenshots to written testimonies from witnesses, clearly and logically presented.
Sitting in the defendant's seat, Wang Qiang listened to Su Yao's statement and began to fidget, a hint of panic showing on his face, but he still tried to remain calm.
When it was the defendant's turn to speak, the opposing lawyer was clearly lacking in confidence, stammering in his rebuttal, but his arguments appeared weak and powerless in the face of Su Yao's powerful counterattack.
At this moment, Lin Yu stood up and began cross-examining the defendant. He walked up to Wang Qiang, looking at him sharply. "Mr. Wang Qiang, what concrete evidence do you have to support your claim that my client's company plagiarized your brand? Or is it just baseless speculation?"
Wang Qiang avoided Lin Yu's gaze and stammered, "I...I just know that her previous design skills were never this high; she must have copied other people's work."
A soft chuckle rippled through the courtroom as Lin Yu pressed his advantage. "Oh? So you're just making baseless accusations against others based on your own subjective guesses? Following your logic, does that mean anyone can arbitrarily accuse you of doing something illegal or disorderly?"
Wang Qiang was speechless, his face flushed red, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
During the heated courtroom debate, Wang Hao frequently provided crucial evidence to Su Yao and Lin Yu, strengthening their arguments. Meanwhile, Wang Qiang's side made numerous mistakes and was repeatedly outmaneuvered by the plaintiff's legal team.
During a recess in the courtroom, Wang Qiang sat alone in a corner, looking dejected. He began to regret his impulsive actions; he had only wanted to vent his anger, but he hadn't expected to put himself in such an embarrassing situation.
Li Yuan, though gaining the upper hand in court, had mixed feelings. Seeing her once-familiar ex-husband in such a wretched state, she felt a pang of pity. But she knew the business world was a battlefield, and she couldn't be soft-hearted when it came to the law and her reputation.
After the court session resumed, the judge had already formed a preliminary judgment based on the statements and evidence presented by both parties.
During her final statement, Su Yao stood up again and said righteously, "Your Honor, we request the court to order the defendant, Wang Qiang, to cease his infringing acts, issue a public apology, and compensate our client for the economic losses suffered as a result. The law is just and will never allow anyone to trample on the legitimate rights and interests of others."
Knowing that his chances of winning were slim, Wang Qiang hung his head and stopped making futile struggles.
Ultimately, the judge ruled in favor of Li Yuan, ordering Wang Qiang to issue a public apology and pay damages as required by the court. This courtroom battle concluded, and Li Yuan's company's brand reputation was preserved under the protection of the law. Wang Qiang paid a heavy price for his reckless behavior, demonstrating to everyone that in the face of the law, no false accusation can escape scrutiny, and only by respecting facts and the law can one stand firm on the stage of society.