When the gavel fell and the hustle and bustle of the court hearing fell silent, Ling Yanzhi always habitually sat in the back row of the empty courtroom, fingertips unconsciously rubbing the cold chair surface. His eyes were as cold as the surface of a winter lake, reflecting no waves, as if all the troubles in the world could hardly leave a trace in his heart. As a prosecutor known for his rigorous logic and sharp words, the word "Ling" to him refers to the absolute calmness that is above crime, while the word "Yan" refers to the character and character hidden in his bones and blood - but this character is always wrapped in a layer of frost that repels people thousands of miles away.
He never believed in any warm bonds, and he even sneered at other people's private speculations. In his view, legal provisions are the only criterion, and emotions are just redundant variables that confuse judgment.
Until Su Mingzhe appeared.
Su Mingzhe, the judge known for his calmness, "Ming" is the fire of justice that never goes out in his eyes, and "Zhe" is his firm steps on the right path. His existence itself was like a beam of light that was just right, not burning, but able to penetrate the cold air around Ling Yanzhi. The two were tit-for-tat opponents in court, fighting for the legal principles they each adhered to; but outside the court, they had to cross paths frequently due to their involvement in countless cases.
Ling Yanzhi complained that he was "old-fashioned" and "like a stone that cannot be warmed", but when reviewing papers late at night, he would unconsciously think of Su Mingzhe's clear arguments in court; Su Mingzhe ridiculed him for his "ice face" and "unpopularity", but always handed Ling Yanzhi a cup of hot tea at the right temperature when the case was deadlocked.
Under the spotlight of the court, they are the guardians of justice. Under the robes, there is a gaze that even they are not aware of. When Ling Yanzhi looked at Su Mingzhe's side face focused on his work late one night when he was working overtime, a clear sentence suddenly appeared in his heart - "I seem to like Su Mingzhe" - even he was shocked by it.
And beside them, there is Shen Zhilin, a female lawyer who is gentle, firm and able to distinguish right from wrong. She always observes everything calmly; Wen Jingran, a gentle and aboveboard forensic doctor, uses professionalism and warmth to dissolve the coldness of the case;
In a series of complicated cases, the majesty of the law and the complexity of human nature are intertwined, and the relationship between Ling Yanzhi and Su Mingzhe has also quietly changed through repeated confrontations and collaborations. Those explorations about justice, emotions, and self are all slowly unfolding under the robe and silent gaze...
Purpose: Understand the law