As for Li Ranran... in Gao Jiantong’s mind, she’s already as good as dead.

Anyway, they’re already divorced, so it’s best for them to stay out of each other’s lives for good.

Gao Jiantong said, "Lawyer Gu, my demand is simple. No matter what, I want custody of the two kids. There’s no way their custody can go to Li Ranran; she doesn’t have the qualifications, she’s totally unfit!"

Gu Chen smiled and said, "Just cooperate with me in court when the time comes. Do not speak when it’s not necessary. I’ll do my best to help you achieve your demand."

Gu Chen didn’t tell him how he’d defend in court, but he briefly discussed courtroom precautions with Gao Jiantong.

This incident is split into two cases.

One is the rape case, a public prosecution case.

The other is the civil lawsuit, a divorce case.

Both cases have now entered the second trial stage.

The two cases are spaced apart in time, first the rape case, then the divorce case.

Gu Chen knows exactly how to handle the sentencing of this case.

Gu Chen had previously initiated the process and gathered all the information about this case.

Actually, there’s a crucial point in this case.

Which is on the night Gao Jiantong was arrested...

Gao Jiantong stated that he and Li Ranran were about to engage in that activity.

But ultimately, it ended in failure.

Why was it a failure?

It was due to Gao Jiantong’s physical condition.

However, Gao Jiantong was unaware it was due to his physical condition; he thought he was simply under too much work pressure lately. After all, occasional impotence can be normal, no man would admit they’re incapable.

Even Gao Jiantong was unaware that his body had issues.

Yet now, Gao Jiantong is in the detention center...

Although the court has issued a first trial verdict, the second trial hasn’t commenced, so Gao Jiantong is technically just a criminal suspect and doesn’t have to serve time yet.

After Gu Chen stepped in and submitted relevant materials... he applied for release on bail pending trial with the court.

Thanks to Gu Chen’s involvement and the fact that Gao Jiantong’s family runs a business, plus various documents, the release on bail pending trial was approved in the end.

Gao Jiantong can leave the detention center now and wait for the court’s second trial.

However, Gao Jiantong cannot leave the city and needs to report his itinerary to the police daily.

Of course... Gu Chen submitted the materials for the bail application seven days ago.

Seven days later, which is today, the official results were determined.

So Gao Jiantong can temporarily leave the detention center, at least not spend every day inside.

After being granted bail, Gao Jiantong felt somewhat relieved.

Gao Jiantong said, "Lawyer Gu, thank you for your help... otherwise, I might still be stuck in the detention center, sigh..."

Gu Chen said, "No worries, it’s no big deal. Come with me to the hospital for a check-up."

Gao Jiantong: "???"

Gao Jiantong said, "What check-up?"

Gu Chen said, "You should go for a check-up first and have the doctor issue a diagnosis certificate. No worries, Xue Qingqing isn’t here today, some men’s issues..."

Gao Jiantong: "?????"

Gao Jiantong: "Lawyer Gu, I’m fine! That day I really was just in poor form."

But... after visiting the hospital and getting checked.

Gao Jiantong discovered... there truly was a problem!

When did his problems start?

Wasn’t it just because he had been staying up late and drinking heavily for the past few months...

And now he’s truly impotent?

Indeed, he’s truly impotent!

Gao Jiantong suddenly felt like his world was collapsing.

He had been impotent all along... it was only now that it was discovered.

After the hospital issued the certificate, they also prescribed medication and advised him to undergo proper treatment.

Leaving the hospital, Gu Chen looked at Gao Jiantong and said, "With this certificate, you can be directly acquitted."

Upon hearing the news of his acquittal, Gao Jiantong still couldn’t feel happy.

Gao Jiantong bitterly laughed, "Lawyer Gu... but this... admitting I’m incapable is worse than serving three years in prison... a man’s got to be capable, how would I ever find a wife after this?"

Gu Chen said, "The doctor told you that your condition has existed for at least half a year. Your body has suffered from long nights and high stress, causing problems in various aspects. You shouldn’t let work negatively impact your health. You need to exercise and take care of your health more. Are you sure you don’t want an acquittal? Do you really want to serve three years?"

Gao Jiantong: "Okay, I admit it, it’s no big deal, darn it, it’s not like it can’t be treated, afraid of what? Just admitting impotence, laughable!"

Gu Chen chuckled and said, "Gao Jiantong, not only can you be acquitted now, but you can also make Li Ranran serve time. False accusations are serious, Li Ranran’s false accusations have put you through this prolonged investigation, keeping you in detention for so long, draining you psychologically and physically. You understand that, right?"

Gao Jiantong said, "Lawyer Gu, I understand, can she really be made to serve time?"

Gu Chen said, "Certainly, as long as the evidence is clear, they absolutely could serve time."

Gao Jiantong excitedly said, "Lawyer Gu, thank you so much!! I never thought Li Ranran could actually be jailed... if she serves time, can’t I also fight for the kids’ custody? Such women should be imprisoned!"

Gu Chen said, "However, it still depends on how the court rules. It also depends on the lawsuit. Even with this certificate, it doesn’t necessarily fully prove your innocence."

"Because this certificate only proves your current condition, not your condition a month ago, you get it?"

Gao Jiantong sighed.

Gu Chen said, "I still have evidence on hand... but this evidence isn’t suitable for you to know."

Gao Jiantong: "???"

Gu Chen said, "It depends on whether you want to pursue their responsibility... didn’t you have a dispute with Guanghua Society’s people two months ago?"

Gao Jiantong said, "Yes... Lawyer Gu, the Guanghua Society people scheduled an interview a week before, and I was late on that day, made them wait a long time. When they came to interview me, it just so happened that I was in a bad mood that day, so I rejected their interview again and didn’t let them in..."

"I didn’t apologize afterwards; I thought they were just a few reporters, didn’t bother dealing with them..."

Gu Chen said, "They came near your house that day and climbed a tree to record a video... initially just wanted to take it as gossip and even intended to capture some dirt on you and post it online."

Gao Jiantong: "???"

Gu Chen said, "When I talked to them, they initially refused to hand over the video and denied it. Later, I found evidence and told them if they didn’t hand over the video, they’d all end up in jail. Eventually, they handed over the evidence, and even gave you half a million to settle things peacefully, hoping you wouldn’t pursue their accountability. They stated that they had just coincidentally entered the villa area that night, and though normally they couldn’t get in, their agency happened to have someone living in that complex, so they were led in."

Gao Jiantong said, "Alright, if the video can prove my innocence, then everything’s fine, Lawyer Gu, sort out the video, and... I just hope this video evidence doesn’t get publicly played in court... but whatever, it’s fine, illness needs to be treated, but I certainly want that woman Li Ranran behind bars!!"

"I’ll go apologize to Guanghua Society’s people. It was initially my mistake, they came over to sneak filming and acted as errand boys, I won’t pursue their accountability further then."

That day, Gao Jiantong sought out Guanghua Society’s reporters and went to their place to offer apologies.

Guanghua Society’s reporters were surprised and both parties reached a reconciliation...

But these things aren’t the focal point.

Because the trial date is drawing nearer!

Finally, just a half-month later...

The second trial is about to commence!

The case has garnered immense attention online, with many netizens eagerly awaiting the commencement of the second trial.

After being granted bail pending trial, facing media interviews, Gao Jiantong still refuses to admit to rape, insisting that he will prove his innocence in court!