Chapter 454: Chapter 407: Not Even a God Could Do It!

Du Jingguang said, “Heh, I’ll go to the scene in person. As soon as Gu Chen loses the case, launch an online smear campaign to completely tarnish his reputation.”

“I just can’t stand Gu Chen’s 100% win rate in lawsuits. He uses that reputation to fool people, attracting them to his firm. What’s so great about his firm? It’s just a new startup; can it really compete with our Red Circle Law Firm? Yet people nowadays don’t know what a top-notch firm is, and they’re all going to Gu Chen’s firm. But his firm isn’t any good.”

Du Jingguang didn’t care about anything else; he just wanted to discredit Gu Chen’s firm and suppress Gu Chen.

This is how it is nowadays, no matter the industry, if you become successful, you will be targeted and suppressed.

And there is still competition between law firms.

They can’t directly smear Gu Chen or manipulate the narrative, because that would be suicidal.

If they maliciously defame online, lawyers might seize the opportunity to sue, making it not worth it for Du Jingguang.

But if it’s based on facts… if netizens start the narrative, Gu Chen’s firm can’t do anything about it.

Like in the League of Legends world championship, when Top Esports got beaten by T1, netizens criticized Top Esports. Can Top Esports issue legal letters for that?

If Gu Chen loses a lawsuit, there will be netizens reasonably questioning his competency the moment his 100% win rate breaks…

When Gu Chen’s winning streak breaks, netizens will push the narrative, and those who don’t know the facts will believe it.

Du Jingguang’s assistant said, “Brother Du, we’ll keep a close eye on tomorrow’s case. I’ve already contacted the relevant media, and tomorrow all major news outlets and reporters will be on-site.”

“I can assure you, if Gu Chen loses, within a minute, the announcement will be spread across the internet!”

“In five minutes, it can be a trending topic on Weibo!”

“Netizens will quickly get the news! If Gu Chen loses, the whole internet will know immediately, trolls will mobilize, and major media will rush to report on his loss.”

Du Jingguang nodded.

They’ve used these tactics many times before.

As soon as Gu Chen loses, major news outlets will immediately publish their pre-written articles.

They might slightly tweak them, but it won’t matter much.

If Gu Chen wins, the media will also release the pre-written pieces quickly.

This is how the media works… they’re always racing against time.

This case is even more intense.

Last time Gu Chen was in court, many netizens thought he would definitely lose.

At that time, many media outlets were ready to report on his loss.

Even numerous bloggers were ready to criticize him.

What is a Lawless Madman?

Is this all a Lawless Madman is?

Doesn’t a Lawless Madman also lose?

But unexpectedly, Gu Chen miraculously won that case.

So, the media quickly turned their stance, praising Gu Chen’s courtroom prowess as extraordinary.

This is just how the media operates.

If Gu Chen loses, the major media probably would be even more excited.

It would be big news!

Gu Chen, with his 100% win rate, lost again!

Of course, most of the media wasn’t going into this with good intentions this time.

Du Jingguang said, “Don’t worry. I’ve contacted many people in the media this time. Everyone’s eager to put out the news since, for this case, Gu Chen is unlikely to defend successfully. Don’t worry, just report that Gu Chen lost.”

Journalists might not understand the law, but Du Jingguang does.

Many journalists want to see Gu Chen lose because that’s what makes the news explosive.

Of course, if Gu Chen continues to win, it still attracts attention.

But the key is, Du Jingguang has not only contacted the media but also the reporters.

A little money is nothing to Du Jingguang, and even less to the Red Circle Law Firm behind him.

Du Jingguang’s assistant said, “Brother Du, I have a question.”

Du Jingguang: “Ask away.”

His assistant said, “I’m worried… What if Gu Chen creates another miracle? This case can’t actually acquit Li Peng, right? If Gu Chen manages to get Li Peng acquitted, the media will go wild! Everyone knows there’s no way Li Peng could be innocent…”

The assistant was still worried.

If it were any other lawyer, he wouldn’t think the opposing lawyer could acquit Li Peng.

But… this is Gu Chen!

Gu Chen is the Lawless Madman!

Every time Gu Chen handles a case, he astounds everyone!

What if, this time, he wins the case?

What if Gu Chen really creates a miracle?

This is the Lawless Madman!

The assistant was still a bit afraid.

He said, “After all… Gu Chen even managed to put a judge and opposing lawyer behind bars. I feel he’s incredibly skilled; anything is possible.”

Upon hearing this, Du Jingguang shook his head and laughed.

Du Jingguang said, “Let me ask you, is Gu Chen a god? Just because netizens gave him the nickname ’Lawless Madman,’ does that make him one? Do you think that’s possible? Do you think our country’s law is just for show? Or do you think it doesn’t take our national laws seriously? What do you think?”

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