31. Your Hero

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"Your honor. Mr. Ding Yu is overreacting. Ms. Lee Xian only insulted him because he made bad impression first."

Her lawyer keeps defending her. Keep stating she's young and made a mistake.

The lawyer asks, "She is Pei Yang's fan. Is it wrong to speak up for her idol?"

He keeps trying to convince the judge of her innocence.

It's the prosecutor's turn now.

He asks, "You keep reminding about her age again and again. Is it necessary? All of us know she's underage."

"That's why she shouldn't be convicted for a slip of tongue," says her lawyer.

The prosecutor plays video taken from people in the park. The bullying has made into hot search. It's very easy to find such videos online.

The large screen shows how the girl a abused Xiao Yu with bad language. Calling him gigolo and etc.

The audio record taken from Xiao Yu's phone is played next for better evidences. The audio is clearer than the ones in the videos.

The girl is biting her thumbnail. No longer looks so fierce like in that video.

She keeps mumbling, "I'm sorry, sorry..."

It's time for Xiao Yu to testify.

The lawyer asks, "Mr. Ding Yu. Do you know Ms. Lee?"

"We only met once in Ritan Park. She recognized me and started to insult me."

"She just got carried away. Your acting is too superb in that movie. You are a public figure, Sir. Can't you just forgive her?"

Xiao Yu asks permission from the judge, "Your Honor. Please let me explain why I have to sue her."

"Continue."

Xiao Yu turns on some slides. It shows pictures of celebrities dead or alive. There is only one common from them. They were bullied online.

He explains, "As an actor, I always tried my best to give excellent performances. There is nothing special between Pei Yang and I."

No one says anything.

He continues, "Look at these folks. They were bullied and no one stood up for them. Some of them died from depression or suicides. Others suffered mental issues and resigned from showbiz."

Xiao Yu stands up and he faces the audience.

He states, "No matter how old you are, you have to abide the law. There are consequences for your actions."

The girl's mother stands up and yells, "You scum! You just want to blackmail us!"

Xiao Yu chuckles.

He says, "Like mother, like daughter. They said apples never stray far from the trees."

"You..."

Her husband immediately covers her mouth. He couldn't afford another lawsuit like this. They aren't rich folks. Just average office workers.

The husband apologizes, "Sorry, Mr. Yu. My wife is rather temperamental person."

"I think the problem lies in home education. It's hard to be you, Mr. Lee."

Her wife is glaring at Xiao Yu. As if hoping she could kill him with her murderous stare.

Xiao Yu says, "Please check the compensation I asked. Half million yuan and one year prison. The bank account numbers aren't mine. They belong to a mental institution meant for depressed folks. Most of them are bullied victims."

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