Before the judge announced the verdict, Su Wanqing and I waited silently. We held hands, encouraging and supporting each other. Although we did not know what the final verdict would be, we had done our best.
"The evidence provided by Lin Jinxuan and Su Wanqing is insufficient to prove the guilt of the Zhao Family Brothers," the opposing lawyer declared triumphantly.
"This evidence is completely fabricated; their intention is to frame the Zhao Family."
Su Wanqing and I sat on one side, our expressions grave. If we could not provide more evidence, all our previous efforts would be in vain.
Just as we fell into despair, a figure appeared in the courtroom.
"Wait!"
All eyes turned to the man who had suddenly appeared. Especially Zhao Tian, whose eyes were filled with shock.
"Zhao Di?"
Yes, the person who had finally appeared in court was indeed Zhao Di. He slowly walked to the center of the courtroom and stood beside Su Wanqing and me.
"I have evidence."
"It is evidence regarding Zhao Tian's illegal activities."
Zhao Tian's eyes widened in disbelief at his brother's betrayal.
"Zhao Di, are you crazy?"
"You are a member of the Zhao Family; how can you help outsiders?"
Zhao Di ignored him and continued speaking.
"I have detailed records of Zhao Tian's illegal activities."
"For years, I have secretly collected this evidence, waiting for the day to expose him."
Zhao Di vouched for the authenticity of this evidence with his own reputation and handed it over to the judge.
Zhao Tian's face turned extremely ugly, as if he had been betrayed by his own family member.
"You traitor! How could you betray your own brother?" he shouted angrily at Zhao Di.
But Zhao Di just looked at him coldly.
"I am not a traitor; I am just doing the right thing."
"For the Zhao Family, I must expose your crimes."
Zhao Di's testimony caused an uproar in the courtroom.
Su Wanqing and I watched everything, filled with complex emotions.
Zhao Di's testimony directly pointed to Zhao Tian, leaving him no room to deny it any longer.
After hearing the testimony, the judge announced the final verdict.
"Zhao Tian is found guilty."
The entire courtroom erupted in chaos.
Zhao Tian angrily pounded on the table, shouting repeatedly,
"I refuse to accept this! I refuse!"
Meanwhile, Zhao Di stood silently, his eyes reflecting a sense of relief.
At the moment the judge announced the verdict, Su Wanqing and I exchanged smiles.
We had finally exposed the crimes of the Zhao Family and achieved justice.
"Zhao Tian illegally occupied others' property, suspected of money laundering and causing death for profit..."
The judge began to read the verdict in light of the overwhelming evidence.
"The court hereby rules to confiscate all properties of the Zhao Family Brothers and deprive them of political rights for life."
"Zhao Tian is sentenced to twenty years in prison."
As the judge pronounced the sentence, gasps filled the crowd around us.
"The Zhao Family has done so many heinous things."
"Indeed, it's hard to believe that they appear to be a prestigious family while being so dirty behind the scenes."
"It's truly tragic."
Upon hearing the verdict, Zhao Tian slammed his hands on the table.
"I refuse to accept this! I am wronged!"
In contrast, Zhao Di seemed much calmer.
He appeared to have anticipated this outcome long ago.
His eyes revealed a sense of relief.
It seemed as if he had been waiting for this moment for years.
At the moment the judge announced the verdict, Su Wanqing and I tightly held hands.
We finally did it.
The long-standing tension was rewarded in that instant.
That feeling was like having climbed to the top of a mountain with all my strength and witnessing a beautiful sunrise.
Zhao Tian, as he was taken away, shouted at Zhao Di, “Zhao Di, you traitor! Are you just going to watch the Zhao Family fall apart?”
Zhao Di remained silent.
He simply looked at me and then at Su Wanqing, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
After the defeat of the Zhao Family Brothers, a power vacuum emerged within the Zhao Family.
Other members of the Zhao Family began to vie for power and status.
They all hoped to become the new family leader.
Thus, the atmosphere within the Zhao Family became tense and delicate.
Everyone wanted to emerge victorious in this power game.
Su Wanqing and I were also part of it.
With the failure of the Zhao Family Brothers, we became one of the most influential figures within the Zhao Family.
Although the future of the Zhao Family remained uncertain and challenging, we had already proven our worth.
We would continue to play an important role in this power game.
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