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♫ Because love is the most fragile line of defense ♫
♫ in the end, hate became the last outcome ♫
♫ I defenselessly melted into love ♫
♫ I became the amber of tears, hanging on your necklace ♫
♫ Selfish love is too sweet that it becomes salty ♫
♫ Uneasy hate is thrown out of my dictionary ♫
♫ I am helplessly frozen into love ♫
♫ I became the crystal of ice, piercing your eyes ♫
♫ We are both lost on the edges of the world ♫
♫ A consensus is like positively and negatively charged electricity ♫
♫ If tightly connected, it can brighten the loneliness of night ♫
♫ The flames of a broken wire can momentarily be destroyed ♫
♫ We are both lost on the edges of the world ♫
♫ Chasing after each other is like the black and white keys of a piano ♫
♫ If closely dependent on each other, it can produce the theme of love ♫
♫ How can parted strings perform the sound of joy and sorrow? ♫
Medalist Lawyer Heirs
Episode 6
This is a bit complicated
My father was in a coma for ten years before his passing
From what I know, he should wrote the will early on when he was just getting sick.
At that time, I was in my mother's womb
Then it should be in the 80s
Around 1987
Then that would be a bit problematic
At those era,
files are not in computer yet. They are all in paper format.
Then would it be difficult to find?
It is not hard to find it.
In general, it will have some difficulty in operation.
Because, all the files older than 20 years old
are moved to the archive library.
So we have to send people over there to get the file.
-Around how much time do you need?-About two weeks
Uncle, I want to ask you a question
I know what you want to ask
You turned down the offer from the Dawson's firm this time
and came back to Shanghai regardless of everything.
is because of one reason: your father's will
I can tell you, yes
Your father had a will
I know
My mom already told me
But my mom and aunt were changing up the story
They said that Tang Ye stocks were transferred to my Aunt when he was alive
You are saying that the two of them are lying to you
Aren't I right?
The font on the transfer share agreement is from Window 17.
In 1987, there was no such thing
You really have great potential to be a lawyer
You mother and aunt, from little information
can lie to a Harvard graduate student
So they are really lying to me
I have always disagreed with the way they handled it. But you also know your Aunt's personality
Whatever she decides, no one can change her mind
She always thinks that she can change the world
You are saying that my aunt made up the story
Then my mom, why is she also lying too
The truth of this... I'm not sure how I should say it to you
But you need to remember
Your aunt is doing this for your mom
Why?
It can't be that there is another secret
Truly isn't easy to say
Let me discuss with your mother
If she thinks if okay with it
Aunt and I will clearly tell you everything
Ning
Can I ask you a question?
What is it?
How did you know about your father's will?
Ning, you have to be careful
Make sure you don't get conned
Don't worry, I won't let anyone use me
I can distinguish between right and wrong
On another note, I'm working at Tian He Law Office as Zheng Hao's assistant
He doesn't know my relationship with Tang Ye Corporation
so I hope that you would help me keep it a secret for now
I will
[ Chairman Zhong calling ]
Hello?
Chairman Zhong
Please come in
Are you looking for me, Chairman Zhong?
Dai Bo, sit
Dai Bo, I want to ask you a question
Why is Tang Ning working as Zheng Hao's assistant?
I asked her. She didn't tell me
Then what about Zheng Hao?
I also asked him.
Zheng Hao also doesn't quite know
Chairman Zhong
I know that Ning's return is to find her father's will
But why she went to Zheng Hao, to Tian He Law Office
I really don't know
Zheng Hao's father is Zheng Li Jie, right?
Yes, do you know him?
Yes
I heard that he is in a lawsuit with his brother over his father's house
Yes
You two are good friends?
Find me a a chance to meet with him
Okay
[ Tang Ye Corporation ]
Really?
Xiao Ning did go to the Notary Office?
Yes. It's alright.
All the files that is more than 20 years old are all moved to archive library.
So Xiao Ning hasn't saw her father's will just yet.
Xia Yun is such a woman who has the looks but no brain.
How can Xia Yun be like this?
Scared of everything, and can't control anything
When we had dinner, we already convinced her
but the next day she changed her mind. If you are not welling to show her the will,
you better keep the household registration in a better place and lock it up.
If you just put it out there in the open.
If Ning finds out, of course she will investigate it
Alright, alright
Don't blame her. The more you blame her, the faster she runs
She wants to run away?
She did
Right after I told her about Xiao Ning went to Notary Office,
she bought a plane ticket and ran away at once.
Said she's going to Macau for vacation
Whether she went to Hong Kong or Macau, then I don't know
She went to see Gao Huai Yi?
Gao Huai Yi is sick, He is unhappy.
She said she is going oversee
to sightseeing. In truth,
I think she went to Hong Kong
This woman really has deep devotion. She knew Gao Huai Yi
has family, wife and kids. She is still going to keep giving him money?!
We need to find Xia Yun and have her return
In a few months, once our company become listed,
It will be slowed down.
Xia Yun afraid the most that her dirty laundry back in the days been aired.
If she doesn't want to say the truth, how about I say it?
Do you think Ning would believe it?
Alright, alright
Seriously! I am helpless towards this kind of things.
Lately, I have not been feeling very well
I need to go home and rest a bit
-I will go first-Okay, don't let your mind wander
-Let me handle this issue-Okay
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Over here is the break room. Isn't it grant?
Keep up the good work
- Zai Zai.- Hey!
Don't run! My son.
Hao, why are you making a commotion. You're scared of dogs?
Mr. Jin. Why are you here again?
Didn't I tell you that dogs cannot be beneficiaries?
Let's go, let's go
Leave, leave
I have told you that dogs cannot be beneficiaries
Understand?
Hold onto it well. Don't let go!
You can let me go
Wow! I am sorry.
Zheng Hao! Director Xu is calling you. Hurry and go!
Okay, I'll go over now
Thanks
-Lawyer Zheng, what do you want to drink.-No thank you.
I can get you a cup of coffee
Did you see this handsome man yet?
Has he come yet?
Nope
It could be that recently he's been busy. He's a regular
Really?
Then what does he do?
What he does? That I don't remember. However
When he was talking to his friend he mentioned a fun lawsuit
Lawsuit?
Judge?
I don't know
No, someone like him is probably a small lawyer
Then which law firm does he work at?
That I'm not sure. Wait for him to come and as yourself
But I don't know when he would come
Just wait
How about this
I'll leave you my number and when he comes, call me to come
No, it's none of my business
Oh ho, okay?
-Dai Bo-Chairman Zhong
Recently have you seen Ning?
No I haven't seen her in a week
Then no meetings with her?
No, I have been busy working on Zheng Hao's case. We go to court the in two days
This case isn't complicated, right?
It isn't complicated, but Zheng Hao's request is a bit weird
He doesn't follow the rules.
How is it weird?
His father's will already clearly states
his property (house) would be inherited by Zheng Hao
Wouldn't need his brother to say anything
Even if he isn't his biological son, he still has the right to inherit it
Right that's what I also told Zheng Hao
but he doesn't listen. He wanted me to go to Zheng Ming to say that he indeed is Zheng Li Jie's biological son
and not like what his brother said: that his mother brought him with her
Whether or not Zheng Hao is a biological son
actually isn't the main point of the lawsuit
The juge might not summon his Mom to show up in court.
Even if his mother testifies, it may not be effective
Yeah, after He Ya Ying gave birth to Zheng Hao
she was stressed and has some mental issues
You said Zheng Hao's Mother is He Ya Ying?
That is right. He Ya Ying. Ya as elegant. And Ying as Music.
Chairmain Zhong, Chairman Zhong
Do you know He Ya Ying?
You can say that. It was when we were young
Oh
She has a mental illness?
Yes, so for a long time she was living in the nursing home
But in the last few years she was better, so she moved home
But Zheng Hao's father passed
and she was under more stress, so she went back to the nursing home
I currently cannot guarantee whether or not Zheng Hao is his father's biological son
Especially his mom and aunt. After their reaction
I really am worried
Not sure if that day when I went to investigate
why his aunt told his mom, "Sister, you can't go to court"
"If you go to court, you should not speak nonsense"
Chairman Zhong, what situation would she speak nonsense?
Unless Zheng Hao really isn't his father's biological son?
This situation is getting more and more interesting
If the court allows He Ya Ying as a witness
then this sitation will become clearer
Dai Bo, wait for me
-What-Let me ask you a question
-Speak-You haven't been a lawyer for just one or two years
What is it with the father-son relationship between Zheng Hao and Zheng Yi Jian?
How can it be written like that?
I am sorry. I am sorry. I know.
This case, the will is the main point and the father-son relationship is not important.
If you knew that, why did you write that?
Of course I know
but Zheng Hao's brother Zheng Ming thinks that he isn't a biological son
Besides, Zheng Hao has no choice but fight back.
The two brothers believe that this is a problem
I am going to remind you right now that you shouldn't mention this in court.
Even if you mention it, we will reject it anyway.
Zheng Hao
You're here
Why can't I fight back?
Since my big brother has wrote an Indictment. I have to counter it.
Zheng Hao. If you don't understand the reason, why are you going into the court?
Let me ask you
If one day your brother says you aren't your father's biological son
-would you refute?-Talking about you, why mention me?
Enough, well... he is not in a good mood, so please be understanding.
What you said, I understand. Later in court, I'll keep it in mind
Dai Bo, what time is Zheng Hao's case?
Okay, I'll come over in a bit
Cousin, why are you so interested today?
You want to listen to such a small case
I still find this case a bit strange.
Do you still remember He Ya Ying?
He Ya Ying?
Aunt, have you seen Zheng Hao?
Yes
Wait a moment
Did you know, Zhong Ke Ming is coming to listen to the case
For what purpose is he coming?
Auntie, the bailiff will come summon you in a minute.
We will go in first
Zhong Ke Ming
Court is now in session
Judge, Zheng Hao is simply not my father's biological son.
He doesn't have the blood of the Zheng family.
She he doesn't have the right to inherit the assets of the Zheng family
He must immediately move out of my father's house
Judge.
Basically, what the plaintiff just mean
is that I, Zheng Hao is not my father, Zheng Yi Jian's biological son.
therefore I cannot inherit his assets
but this needs proof
This court believe that this problem is not the main point to argue with.
Since the court allows the plaintiff to bring up this question,
I have the right to counter it.
How do you want to counter it?
You want to do parental test?
No need for that
Although Zheng Yi Jian has passed and cannot testify
but my client Zheng Hao's mother knows this the best
So I want to invite Zheng Hao's mother, He Ya Ying, to testify in court
Judge, we do not beleieve it is necessary.
Judge, the plaintiff has brought up this question.
If the court doesn't investigate, then how to we find the truth?
Judge.
Through our effort, we barely got He Ya Ying to agree to testify in court
so we would like to request the court to agree
This court will allow the defendant to bring up a witness to testify.
Report to the judge. The witness has disappeared.
Where is my mother
She was just here!
When I was talking to her, everything was...
The witness just left
A court employee just told me that when the court was about to start
the witness had left
Plaintiff's attorney, you are an experienced lawyer.
how can you find such an unreliable witness?
Who is unreliable?
We haven't figured out exactly what happened
This witness left without a word. Do you think she is a reliable witness?
The situation isn't clear yet, don't make a judgement yet
I think we should cancel this witness
Cancel the witness?
This witness is my mother
She is to prove that I am her son
She is to prove that I am my father's son. How can you cancel it?
This is the court. This is not what the court would take it under consideration.
Zhou Tong, can you try to understand my client's current feelings?
I am the judge of this case.
I don't need his understanding
The witness represent the core of the main problem in this case. My Mom has to be at the court.
You've returned
Thank you, driver
Why are you not being a witness anymore?
Zheng Hao keeps calling me. He is looking for you everywhere
I need to hurry and leave. Zhong Ke Ming is coming
I saw him at the court. Let's hurry and go!
-Zhong Ke Ming?-Yes, hurry and leave
What is he looking for you for?
Dai Bo
Chairman Zhong
What happened?
Zheng Hao's mother originally was a witness
but for some reason she suddenly left
Zhong Ke Ming is heartless person.
How would he know about this case?
The then would go to listen to it?
It means bad business if he shows up.
It can't be that he knows Hao is...
Over twenty years has passed
Zhong Ke Ming never knew about this child
Sister
it can't be that someone told him,could it?
Of course not
Aside from Sister Yi, only you and I know
Even Hao doesn't know, who would tell him?
Zheng Ming knows. His aunt and uncle knows.
After this case, the people who know will be even more
More people, more complications. At that time, the situation will be more complicated.
Thinking about it, it's very strange
The Zheng family does know that he isn't Li Jie's biological son
but they don't know that the child is Zhong Ke Ming's
This Zhong Ke Ming, how did he get wind of this?
Defendant's representative. During the break, were you able to secure the witness?
I am sorry, Judge. We could not get in contact with our witness, Mrs. He Ya Yin.
Judge.
I know why the witness didn't come
because the witness knew that this "brother" is not my father's biological son
so she didn't dare come
Judge.
the witness is my responsibility
The witness said very clearly to me before.
My client, Zheng Hao, is indeed her husband Zheng Yi Jian's biological son
what do you know?
Let me tell you one time, one last time
He, Zheng Hao, is not my father's biological son
He is a bastard.
so he has no right to inherit my father's assets, understand?
This house is mine
-Mine!-Nonsense!
Both plaintiff and defendant, please control yourself.
Looking at the situation, I don't think I can gather my belongings
Zhong Ke Ming is soon going to find me
but where do I go, what place should I go?
Sister, don't be anxious, let me think
Sister
When father passed, the house has been vacant
I will take you there and stay there for a few days.
This place, no one knows about it?
We left very early. Hao Hao probably doesn't remember that place.
Zhong Ke Ming. When you were on good terms with him
you were still in school. Zhong Ke Ming shouldn't know either
We can't see these two right now. We need to hid.
Our house is at outskirt. So they shouldn't be able to find us.
As long as we can avoid those two, everything will be fine.
Okay, okay, let's hurry and go
I am afraid that he would come here
Plaintiff's witness, Zhang Meng, take the witness stand
Witness, please introduce your name and state where you work.
My name is Zhang Meng. I am a Math teacher at the Di Qi Middle School.
Teacher Zhang Meng
how do you know Zheng Yi Jian, the father of the plaintiff, Zheng Ming?
At the time, we were coworkers. I teach math and he teaches language
Do you still remember the wedding ceremony for Teacher Zheng and He Ya Ying from more than twenty years ago?
Yes, of course
Accurately speaking, it was 24 years ago
Your memory is very good
I'm a math teacher
Accuracy is important
Of course, there is an important event that was very important.
That is because that year I was sent to Di Qi Middle School to teach. So I remember it very well.
I understand
In truth, there is another event that also make a deeper impression on that year.
What is that?
The people in that generation are generally conservative
unlike a lot of people would have kids without marriage now a day.
It is unheard of to bringing a kid to get married.
At that time, the Teacher Zheng's bride brought a child with her
Right, I have a photo with me
The kid in this photo is the child that Teacher Zheng's bride brought
so you are sure that Zheng Hao is not Teacher Zheng's biological son
Right
Good
Judge. I have finished my questions.
Judge. I have questions to ask the witness.
-Hello, Teacher Zheng-Hello
You have been a math teacher for more than 26 years. Your memory is number one.
I like to know how good is your ability to analyze logic.
You are too kind.
Being a teacher, good memory and have ability to analyze logic are essential.
-One plus zero equals what?-Equals one.
-Then, two minues one?-Also one
Three minus two, Four minus three, Five minus four?
I don't understand. You're using first grade math to test me
Do you have an illness?
Judge.
The questions I asked and the answer Teacher Zhang gave me
have given us one conclusion. The answer is the same,
however,
there are several situations create the same outcome. There can be numerous of ways.
In conclusion, with only one picture, Teacher Zhang
came to the conclusion that my client, Zheng Hao is not Zheng Yi Jian's biological son.
Is it a bit subjective?
Then, is there another answer?
Of course. What about premarital pregnancy?
First get a marriage certificate, and later have the wedding
so after giving birth to Zheng Hao and attending his parent's wedding it not unusual
But in that generation, is it possible?
That is definitely possible
Unless right now you can eliminate this possibility
But you can't, right?
This is logic in law.
Please take a look at evidence #9
This is Zheng Hao's parent's marriage certificate
They registered their marriage in 1987
And my client Zheng Hao was born in 1988
so they first married, then had a child
Can it be that I'm wrong?
Witness
Please think back carefully.
Did Teacher Zheng Yi Jian ever tell you personally that
Zheng Hao is not his biological son?
Seems like he never did
Please don't use "I think", "possibly", "maybe" and "should be" kind of
irresponsible phrases
You should accurately answer his question
He did not say it
Judge. I have finished my questions.
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Lao Ke. Go and find out right away about
Zheng Hao's birth date
Zheng Hao's father shouldn't be Zheng Yi Jian
Look, their marriage certificate says they married on
December 27, 1987
And Zheng Hao's birth date is June 19th of the next year.
There is only half a year between these dates
This I also noticed
The baby might have been conceived before they registered their marriage
But how can you be so certain that Zheng Hao isn't Zheng Yi Jian's child?
Well, not certain
Just my intuition
If Zheng Yi Jian really isn't Zheng Hao's father, then who is it?
If not, then something must have happened
Perhaps after this lawsuit has ended, everything will be clear
I want to again remind you: plaintiff, defendant, and legal representatives
the focus of this case is Zheng Yi Jian's will
and not about father-son relationships
In other words, whether or not they are blood-related is not the main point
Please provide the evidence focus on the main question.
Judge. I have something to say.
Maybe my father may not have told him about this
But I remember that my father personally told me
this person isn't my father's biological son
Not possible, he wouldn't say that
How is it not possible?
At that time, I was ten. You were only one.
How can you remember?
Judge. I like to ask my older brother questions.
Okay, you may only ask questions that deal with the focus of this case
Okay.
-Brother.-I'm not your brother
And I don't have you as a brother
I found out today
that you hate me that much
Correct, I do hate you
Actually, I really hate you
You know, for so many years
father gave you everything
He put you through college, supported you to become a lawyer
What about me?
What did he leave me? Nothing, right?
Let me ask you, is this fair?
The heavens are not fair
That is because when Dad was in trouble back in the day,
you mother chose to divorce and took you with her
So many years, it was my father who was by her side
My parent's divorce was my parent's issue
My father and I didn't sever our relationship
Especially since I'm his biological son
Let me tell you, this house I won't let you have it
not even an inch.
No problem, if you want something
Or you think my father owes you something
I can give it to you
but you cannot say that I am not my father's son
Judge. I do not care about the will.
What I care about is affection. Affection is more important that wealth
Affection is the focal point of this case
Quiet
Why can't you give Zheng Hao a chance?
It isn't because I didn't want to give him a chance. It was his witness that left
This is my office
You cannot affect my perspective on the case
Okay, I will leave
I won't affect you, Judge Zhou
I think you shouldn't worry about other people's business.
Take care of your own business
Listen. I have found someone who possess remarkable abilities.
This person will definitely find the truth for you
There is no hurry.
The Notary Office is still looking for the old file anyway.
I just can't understand why Zhong Ke Ming became interested in Zheng Hao's case
Why is my uncle interested in him?
According to my judgement
your uncle Zhong Ke Ming and his father Zheng Yi Jian
must have some kind of special connection.
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Hello?
Big Great Lawyer Zhong. You are very busy.
What problem made you think of this old friend?
Not at all.
There is something that I want to ask you about
Do you still remember 27 years ago, that is 1987
Which case?
The Zheng Yi Jian case
That case. Almost forgot it
Thinking of old times again?
I remember Zheng Yi Jian got hurt
and it wasn't a light injury
Do you remember the specific circumstances?
That case... Lu Zi Qiang's case.
He left the court house after that.
I will ask around
Okay, thank you, thank you
Judge Zhou
This is the report President Li want me to give you.
Zheng Yi Jian's 1987 body checkup results
The result has showed the reproductive organ was damaged. So he has lost the ability to have any more child.
1987?
That would be right before Zheng Yi Jian and He Ya Ying's marriage
He already lost his ability to reproduce
Okay, thanks
You're welcome
Oh, you're here
Zheng Hao really isn't Zheng Yi Jian's biological son
You heard it?
You are Zheng Hao's representative
I can tell you the truth
but you have to keep it a secret
You know Zheng Hao's personality
- He will do whatever he...- I would not tell.
Is that the body checkup report>
Right
I recommend that you and Dai Bo finish this case quickly
Do not let him do that parental test.
How can Zheng Hao handle this?
Tang Ning, let me remind you
this is already a fact
It doesn't matter whether or not he can handle it. He still needs to handle it
My uncle knows Zheng Yi Jian. Thinking about it makes things seem strange
But why is he interested in Zheng Hao?
I also want to know the answer to this
♫ The difference between red and black is only one thin line ♫
♫ Blazing regret is better than freezing perfection ♫
♫ I take one step forward and stand on the periphery of blackness ♫
♫ A pile of gray stained the edges of my shoes ♫
♫ The difference between love and hate is only one thin line ♫
♫ A clear end is worse than false lies ♫
♫ I take one step backward and say my farewells to hate ♫
♫ The sound of the word “forever” stabbed my heart ♫
♫ Never tell me “forever” ♫
♫ It is just a notion to fool people ♫
♫ Who can promise that they’ve never used this word before? ♫
♫ In the end, they blame the long night for never seeing the next day ♫
♫ Never believe anybody when they say “forever”♫
♫ It is just an alluring mask ♫
♫ Who can promise that they’ve never heard this word before? ♫
♫ That is only a story found in legends ♫
♫ The world is constantly changing, as are the winds and clouds ♫
♫ I clearly know the danger, yet I’ve fallen for it once again ♫
♫ Never say “forever” ♫