Chapter 131

Chapter 131 - Not Following the Rules

As time passed, the bailiffs presented the results of the two video analyses.

The presiding judge, upon reviewing the findings, showed no sign of surprise. He was certain the upper echelons were already aware of the situation.

The Faang family's chances of suppressing the matter were nonexistent. They had rivals in Eylas, after all.

”I declare both of Ye Hao's videos to be authentic and credible,” the presiding judge announced, locking eyes with Ye Hao. “Consequently, I find Ye Hao not guilty.”

He then turned his attention to Zhang Pei and the young man. “In your attempt to frame Ye Hao, you've caused significant social disruption. Therefore, you are each sentenced to one year and six months and one year and eight months in prison, respectively.”

Panic washed over Zhang Pei's face.

“Please, have mercy. A prison sentence would ruin my life,” Zhang Pei pleaded with the judge.

“Did you consider how you might have ruined Ye Hao's life with your false accusations?” the judge retorted coldly. “As for Faang Wen, since he is not present, his sentencing will be deferred.”

“Now, Ye Hao, is there anything you wish to say?” the judge inquired, looking at Ye Hao.

“Actually, there's something I've been meaning to tell you,” Ye Hao began, pulling out his certificate of officers. “This local court lacks the jurisdiction to try me.”

The courtroom erupted into murmurs of disbelief.

The presiding judge was taken aback.

“If you had this certificate, why not present it from the start?”

“Because that's how I could uncover the real instigator behind this,” Ye Hao replied, a smile playing on his lips.

At a loss for words, the presiding judge watched as Ye Hao tucked the certificate back into his pocket and departed amidst the audience's mixed reactions.

As Ye Hao stepped out of the courthouse, Tang Pianpian hurried to his side.

“Do you realize your influence now surpasses that of a national idol?” Tang Pianpian remarked, having been confident all along in Ye Hao's exoneration.

“Am I able to take on advertisements now?”

“You'll start at a minimum of 100,000 yuan.”

“That's too little, I'm not interested.” Ye Hao chuckled, got into Tang Pianpian's sedan, and drove away.

Unbeknownst to Ye Hao, two figures were silently observing him from a distance.

Zhang Lan's eyes brimmed with sorrow, while Bai Hehua's gaze was icy.

“If I want to win over Ye Hao, Tang Pianpian is the biggest hurdle,” Bai Hehua mused.

The incident involving Ye Hao had caused quite a sensation.

The following day, the Weekly Times released an unusual article.

Titled ‘Putting Authority into a Cage,' it was clear who was being alluded to.

Shao Hua watched Ye Hao's retreating figure, remaining silent for a long while.

Ye Hao immediately took a taxi back to his villa.

Upon his arrival, Tang Pianpian was already there, waiting in her car.

“What's happened?” Qingqing asked, her face showing clear annoyance. She had been in the middle of getting her hair done.

“My parents have been kidnapped by the Faang family,” Ye Hao revealed, unable to hide his urgency.

“We need to go rescue them,” Tang Pianpian said without hesitation.

“I'm afraid I'll need your help this time,” Ye Hao said, turning to Qingqing.

“It's no big deal,” Qingqing replied nonchalantly.

“I can help too,” Momo chimed in eagerly, brandishing her tiny fists. “I'm pretty tough, you know.”

“Alright,” Ye Hao acknowledged with a nod.

Then, Tang Pianpian drove off toward Weyphia.

Just as her car exited the highway, Ye Hao's phone rang at the perfect moment.

“Eastern Reservoir.”

Upon hearing these words, Tang Pianpian steered the car directly toward the Eastern Reservoir.

As they neared their destination, Qingqing opened the car door and vanished into thin air.

“I'll check for any ambushes,” Sugar said, stepping out of the car and disappearing into the night.

Ye Hao was taken aback.

He could understand Qingqing's ability to levitate; after all, her martial arts prowess was the highest among the Vixens.

But what truly surprised him was that Sugar, usually so quiet, also possessed the formidable strength of the Soul Refining Realm.

“Momo, do you know Sugar's level of cultivation?”

“Soul Refining, first level!” Momo set aside her potato chips and responded.

“And you?” Ye Hao suddenly realized he had underestimated the three Vixens.

“Blood Refining, second level,” Momo said adorably.

Ye Hao felt like he was about to cough up blood upon hearing this.

But then he remembered that he hadn't been practicing for even a year, and he let go of his frustration.

Given enough time, he was confident he could outpace Qingqing.

As the car pulled up to the Eastern Reservoir, Ye Hao took note of the people surrounding them.