Chapter 203 - 123: Magic Bombardment

’Double compensation for mental anguish?’

’This...’

The People’s Adjudicator from the Xu Family felt the corner of his eye twitch.

In this case, even if the court continued to favor the wife with an 80-20 split of the assets—giving her 20%—that would still only be a fraction of the husband’s total wealth.

So...

That twenty percent wouldn’t even be enough to cover the compensation!

"The plaintiff rests and awaits the presiding judge’s decision."

Xu De let out a long sigh of relief and sat back down.

The courtroom fell silent once more. Only the three people on the bench were quietly conferring. Judging by their expressions, arriving at a verdict was proving to be exceptionally difficult.

But all in all...

...any verdict would be extremely unfavorable for the wife.

At the defendant’s table.

’A case that should have been a sure win... has been fought to this point.’

’If she really leaves with nothing...’

’In a criminal case, this would be like representing a minor only to have them sentenced to death! What’s the difference?!’

The lawyer, Sun Li, was filled with rage, but she also felt utterly stifled.

She hadn’t seen the other party’s evidence before the trial, and in a civil case, the court wouldn’t force both sides to exchange it...

To this moment, Sun Li still had no idea when the other side had submitted their evidence. She was completely in the dark; otherwise, things never would have gotten this bad.

And then there was Yang Chunping!

’After everything she’s done... she’s lucky not to be facing criminal charges, yet she still thinks she can get money from a divorce?’

’She didn’t even tell me, her own ally, a single thing!’

’This...’

Sun Li turned and shot a fierce glare at Yang Chunping, showing no regard for their many years of friendship.

Her mind raced as she brainstormed.

’First.’

’Custody is a lost cause. Her fault is too great; there’s no way they’ll give the child to Yang Chunping.’

’Without custody, there will be no child support, and the hope of winning is slim to none. Better to change focus and try to get as large a share of the assets as possible!’

Sun Li made up her mind.

With custody going to the other side, her client would have to accept less money.

’Forget a fifty-fifty split.’

’But what about sixty-forty?!’

’Forty percent. To get forty percent of the marital assets after all this would be an excellent outcome!’

As for...

...how would Sun Li fight for it?

"Your Honor, the defense has a statement."

At the defendant’s table, Sun Li braced herself and took a deep breath.

Only when the presiding judge, Wang Cheng, turned to look at her did she slowly begin to speak:

"Regarding the division of marital assets in this divorce case, please take into consideration that the defendant, Yang Chunping..."

"...is a twenty-nine-year-old woman."

Would that actually work?

Believe it or not, it was a valid argument. In the current social environment, where women’s overall wages are lower, "economic factors" are grounds for...

...the woman to receive a larger share in a divorce case.

Sun Li took a deep breath and said:

"We ask that you use your discretion in this matter!"

Hearing this argument...

From the plaintiff’s table.

Xu De narrowed his eyes.

’The woman gets more money?’

The next second.

"Your Honor!"

"My client has suffered severe psychological trauma due to the damage to his reputation!"

"Furthermore, the victim in this case, Wang Xiaoyu, has also developed extremely severe and irreversible physiological and psychological symptoms! She requires a large sum of money for treatment and recovery!"

Without any hesitation, Xu De copied his opponent and turned to face the judge’s bench.

’Demanding more money?’

’Being a woman is a magic law, but conveniently, compensation for mental anguish is also a high-attack magic spell!’

’And a minor child is magic true damage!’

’Let’s see whose magic is stronger when these factors clash! Let’s see if you get more, or if you’ll have to pay more!’

"We request that the defendant provide our client and Wang Xiaoyu with..."

"...substantial compensation for emotional distress!!!"

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