The case of Ms. Ding Xia, a resident of Taiyuan, suing Chengdu Minhong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. was heard here. Due to its wide social influence, the trial was held in open court, attracting many media outlets and people from all walks of life to observe.
Even with the court's tacit approval, many people were standing in the aisle. This was only because the bailiffs deliberately kept it under control; otherwise, it would have been overcrowded.
Lin Yao, dressed casually, sat in the last row of the audience section, making no attempt to disguise his true feelings. He wanted to send a signal—if you want war, then let's fight!
The court hearing was scheduled to begin at 8:40, but it started at 8:30. The plaintiff and his lawyer, the defendant's representative and his lawyer, the prosecutor supervising the court proceedings, and relevant witnesses were all present. Perhaps because the provincial government attached great importance to the case, the presence of a prosecutor, who would not normally be present in a civil lawsuit, was quite intriguing to Lin Yao.
Ding Xia did not show up. She waited for the summons with her lawyer in a room next to the courthouse. She was quite nervous and had a faint fear of the enemy she was about to face, but she was more determined. For her lover and for the happiness of her family, she gritted her teeth and persevered.
Ignoring the lawyer who was chattering away at her, sharing his experience, Ding Xia stood by the window, gazing at the buildings behind the courthouse.
The lawyer was chosen long ago and is said to be quite famous in Taiyuan and even the whole of Shanxi Province. However, because he was recommended by Ji Rong, Ding Xia disliked the lawyer very much, even though she had highly praised his professionalism and ability just a few days ago.
Qiu Yong became even more nervous. He felt his whole body stiffen and even speaking was difficult.
The venomous woman beside him, who had once been his lover, continued to display her charm as always, sometimes giggling, sometimes secretly pinching her thigh, or quickly stroking her genitals, doing everything she could to satisfy her lust.
Qiu Yong felt immense pain. He was a country boy, and the straightforward and honest nature of Shanxi people was in his nature. He couldn't play those tricks of acting and putting on a show, but for his wife, for the woman who loved him wholeheartedly, he had to play this role well. Even though he wanted to strangle Ji Rong beside him right now, he had to restrain himself and pretend to cater to her.
So Qiu Yong kept a straight face, and the occasional forced smiles he gave were stiff, but Ji Rong thought that this was a man who valued loyalty and righteousness, a man she could entrust her life to. She felt that this was his true nature and had no doubt that Qiu Yong knew the truth.
Ji Rong was in a great mood. She had been very excited these past few days, and now, sitting in the courtroom's gallery, she felt even more triumphant.
Since entering the provincial government guesthouse at the age of eighteen, this girl from an ordinary family knew that her opportunity had come. With her beautiful appearance and figure, and with her understanding and experience of men, she knew that her future life would be very good and that she would be able to become a person of high status.
In her first month working at the provincial government guesthouse, Ji Rong took leave to undergo hymenoplasty in another province. The surgery didn't cost much, only 417 yuan. She remembered the number clearly, and she knew that it was this 417 yuan surgery fee that allowed her to start her life anew and seize the opportunity to achieve great things.
The provincial government guesthouse often hosts children of officials, some even third-generation. Most of these boys are very good at charming girls. Ji Rong, who was quite naive at the time, had encountered them, but she had absolutely no interest in them.
Ji Rong understood this society very early on. With her ordinary background, no connections or backing, it was absolutely impossible for her to marry into a wealthy family based solely on her looks and figure. At most, she would be a temporary plaything for the sons and daughters of officials. Even if they got married and had children, they might still want her to be their mistress to satisfy some of their material needs.
But none of this was what Ji Rong was looking for, or what could satisfy her.
Therefore, even if he encountered a boss who flattered the powerful and wealthy and whose business was quite large, Ji Rong didn't take him seriously.
Leaving aside the fact that these people's businesses weren't very large enough to meet Ji Rong's preferred criteria, the fact that they were married and whose careers were built on relationships with powerful and influential people, and who fawned over those they were trying to curry favor with like grandsons, made Ji Rong look down on them. She knew a rule: becoming the mistress of a man who made money by relying on the powerful and influential meant that sooner or later she would be offered as a gift to those powerful and influential people in exchange for their support and benefits.
Although she never dreamed of marrying into a wealthy family, Ji Rong still didn't want to sell herself off cheaply. None of the men met her standards, so at the provincial government guesthouse, she naturally became a pure, elegant, and exceptionally reserved girl, attracting even more suitors.
After working for almost a year, Ji Rong finally found her prey: Jia Maode, a powerful man in Shanxi. This 52-year-old man was exactly the prey she was looking for.
With her reserved demeanor, chastity, slender figure, and beautiful face, coupled with her girlish adoration for successful men, Ji Rong instantly captured Jia Maode's heart. As a result, Ji Rong naturally became Jia Maode's woman, and her virginity made the jealous and arrogant old man ecstatic.
So, by gradually changing herself and gaining benefits little by little, Ji Rong became the ultimate seductive woman in the eyes of the most flamboyant and domineering men, while also reaping substantial economic benefits.
Using her connections with Jia Maode, she invested in many companies in Shanxi Province and opened more than a dozen beauty chain stores. She should have been financially secure, but because she was born without good fortune, the companies she invested in did not make a profit, and the beauty chain stores operated at a loss. This left this woman, who was glamorous in public and private, with her greatest regret.
The highly profitable coal mining industry involves far too many complex relationships, and Ji Rong missed the most opportune time to acquire a stake, which is her biggest regret.
Jia Maode is getting old. After seven years with him, Ji Rong has grown from a beautiful nineteen-year-old girl into a charming twenty-six-year-old woman, while the old man is only a year away from retirement. So Ji Rong has to plan for her future.
The retirement age for deputy provincial-level officials is sixty. If he doesn't advance further, Jia Maode will have to retire in a year. The old man is anxious, but Ji Rong is even more anxious.
Upon receiving instructions from above to develop Minhong Pharmaceutical, Jia Maode felt his opportunity had arrived. The implication was that success could elevate his career, sparing him the prospect of retirement after a year and allowing him to enjoy a glorious five more years. Therefore, Jia Maode was more enthusiastic than anyone else, even enlisting his mistress Ji Rong's personal assistance as a precaution.
Ding Xia was chosen as Ji Rong's target for two reasons: firstly, although this woman was not intellectually disabled, she lacked emotional intelligence; secondly, Ding Xia had a simple family background but possessed an extremely considerable fortune.
Through a series of approaches and attempts to win over Ding Xia, Ji Rong successfully became her best friend and gained her trust. She then quickly began her own scheme to murder this so-called high achiever.
Ding Xia is finished. Ji Rong is absolutely certain of this. The imported poison she obtained at great expense is remarkably effective. Death is Ding Xia's only outcome. Before she dies, Ji Rong will make the most of Ding Xia to complete the task Jia Maode entrusted to her, not for Jia Maode, the old man who has been her lover for seven years, but for Ji Rong herself.
Ji Rong understood men best. Even Qiu Yong, a man of upright character who would give his life for his wife, could be turned against her by Ji Rong. Thus, Ji Rong succeeded. She not only successfully murdered Ding Xia but also successfully obtained Qiu Yong, this diamond in the rough. For the first time, she had the idea of getting married and settling down.
According to the plan, Ding Xia will definitely die within one or two months. Winning Qiu Yong's heart will be a piece of cake for Ji Rong. A year later, when that old man Jia Maode retires, she can completely get rid of her previous life, live a good life with Qiu Yong, and become a noblewoman openly and honestly, instead of living a glamorous but unstatus life like before.
Ji Rong had long been aware that Jia Maode would not have any further opportunities.
While they were in bed, the man sent down to make contact told her in person. He even swore that he would protect her for the rest of her life. Ji Rong didn't believe him, of course, but she believed the first part of his statement, which concerned Jia Maode's fate.
The above merely used Jia Maode as a pawn. An arrogant and domineering man is neither capable nor suitable to be the top leader. This is a conclusion that anyone could see with their toes. Therefore, Ji Rong believed it and was willing to wait another year. This year was just the right time to subtly tease Qiu Yong's heart and make him fall head over heels in love with her.
At 8:40 a.m., the presiding judge, jurors, and other relevant personnel entered the courtroom, thus beginning the court proceedings.
"I now announce that the civil litigation case No. 124 of 2011 of the Taiyuan Intermediate People's Court of Shanxi Province is now in session!"
The presiding judge's authoritative voice rang out, "Plaintiff Ms. Ding Xia and her lawyer enter the room; the authorized representative and lawyer of the defendant Chengdu Minhong Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. enter the room."
The plaintiff, defendant, and their respective lawyers entered the courtroom, and the courtroom lights flashed frequently as various media outlets captured the hottest moments.
Qiu Yong's body stiffened. He stared at his wife, who was slowly entering the room, with concern. He held his breath, worried about her safety, as if Ding Xia was about to collapse.
Taking advantage of the fact that everyone's attention was drawn to him, Ji Rong secretly reached out and covered Qiu Yong's lower body, squeezing it hard.
Ji Rong was very satisfied with the man beside her. After getting to know Qiu Yong, his straightforward and simple mindset gave her a passion and longing she had never experienced before. Having seen men full of ulterior motives and deceit, and having heard words that were never clear in terms of truth or falsehood, she felt that finding an honest man to live with was the best thing.
This man gave Ji Rong unprecedented satisfaction and passion in bed. His steady and reliable style is very suitable for making money. This man will be easy to control and manipulate in the future.
All of this made Ji Rong very satisfied, extremely satisfied.
Qiu Yong was completely oblivious to Ji Rong's harassment. At that moment, his entire focus was on his wife, Ding Xia. He felt as if his heart was bleeding and he was heartbroken because he hadn't seen his wife for a week.
The court clerk began announcing the court rules, and the entire courtroom fell silent.
After verifying the attendance of the parties and confirming their identities with relevant personnel, the presiding judge began to rationally inquire whether the parties wished to recuse themselves.
"Judge, I have something to say."
Ding Xia stood up from the plaintiff's seat. Her voice was not loud, but everyone in the courtroom could hear her clearly.