All the high schools in the city united to petition for the right to love freely and for Xu Lie, igniting a social sensation. Initially, the Xu Lie case had already garnered significant attention from the public, and with Ancheng High School's involvement, the media couldn't resist jumping on the bandwagon.
One wave of publicity followed another, stirring up a collective yearning among those who desired the freedom to love. At first, the joint petition from all high schools in Ancheng didn't seem like a big deal; those responsible for the New Marriage Law were indifferent. However, after a few days of widespread resonance, the situation changed dramatically. High schools and universities across the region eagerly joined in on the petition.
The scale of the movement was immense and its impact far-reaching, completely surpassing everyone's expectations! Even a sociology professor stepped forward to voice his opinion, stating that people had been constrained by rigid matchmaking for far too long, and such a backlash was inevitable.
This was a summary of episodes nine and ten; Xu Lie, of course, couldn't see the plot directly but could glean an understanding of its development through viewers' comments. For him, it was quite an unexpected delight.
Xu Lie had not anticipated that Lu Youyou's involvement with the male and female leads would create such a massive uproar. Was it any surprise that he was the protagonist in this Script World? Or perhaps it was simply that young people inherently despised the New Marriage Law from Not Allowed to Fall in Love Freely?
As Xu Lie pondered these thoughts, he was brought to the defendant's seat by the Special Investigation Team. He glanced around at four cameras capturing every moment, with online viewers tuning in to follow the trial's outcome. The back of the courtroom was packed with media, students, and citizens, leaving other members of the Special Investigation Team standing at the edges.
Bang! Shen Zhang's gavel struck down, quickly silencing the room: "Court is now in session."
He began with standard procedures, such as reviewing the list of Deliberation Panel members and confirming the identities of both parties involved in this case. He reminded them that both sides had the right to raise objections if necessary.
Once these formalities were completed, Shen Zhang signaled for Zhang Yutao to speak. Zhang Yutao immediately presented his evidence against Xu Lie, recounting each of Xu Lie's alleged crimes. After confirming everything was accurate, Shen Zhang indicated that Xu Lie could begin his defense.
Xu Lie chose not to hire a lawyer; as he had stated before, to secure a high payment, he needed to perform well in front of the cameras and garner favorable evaluations from Tall Person. As they reached the final stages of proceedings, Xu Lie certainly wouldn't let anyone else steal his spotlight: "I admit to all charges."
Zhang Yutao frowned at this unexpected admission. He had anticipated some dramatic turn during this trial but found himself disappointed instead. Meanwhile, Lu Youyou felt her heart tighten at his calm demeanor; whispers filled the media section as viewers wondered why Xu Lie seemed so unfazed by his confession.
However, Xu Lie seemed to have returned to a familiar classroom, eagerly raising his hand: "I would like to ask, after I admit to the charges, what will happen to Xing Fa?"
Shen Zhang's expression turned peculiar at the question: "Consolidated Sentences will result in Life Imprisonment."
In the world of Population Crisis, the death penalty is virtually nonexistent; offenders are typically sentenced to Reform Through Labor.
This Reform Through Labor is not as simple as operating a sewing machine; it involves either controlling machinery for mining or working on offshore drilling platforms.
Working alone under constant Surveillance Cameras, enduring solitude, one wakes and sleeps only to work, until death or the end of their sentence.
"What if I make significant contributions during my sentence? Can I have my sentence reduced?" Xu Lie finally revealed the last item he had exchanged points for at Si Shi.
As mentioned earlier, besides Blasting Skills and crafting a background story, Xu Lie had also purchased a Smart Mini Robot, Firearm Currency, and Test Tube Baby Knowledge.
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