Gavel and Rose (Judge × Lawyer)

1. Shen Mengyao (Judge) Basic information: Born on September 29, Libra Special identity: The eldest lady of Shen Group Symptoms: Sunshine Depression (High-Functioning Depression) Schizophrenia Personality: Performing personality (not a pleaser, the core is to observe people's hearts, accurately figure out psychology, and use masks to disguise emotions) Abilities: Full of psychological tactics, able to see through lies at a glance, strong in observation and counter-reconnaissance, personality mask can be switched freely (cold to the outside, soft to the inside) character Externally: Cold and sassy, sharp words, sharp to the point, often making people angry and helpless; logical and impeccable, with the majesty of a judge Internally (people you care about): gentle and fragile, extremely possessive, will subconsciously protect Xia Yuyan and silently accommodate her little habits Appearance Young: Brown hair tied into twin ponytails, with a pink bow, and thin metal round-framed glasses. He is quiet and cool, and looks like a top student. Adult: Hair in a bun, with a cool aura, still wearing thin metal round-frame glasses, with silver-rimmed designs that make her temperament even sharper Occupation: Judge of the Higher People's Court Core experience: Jiang Ruyun, his best friend in the sixth grade of elementary school, was killed. The murderer escaped due to legal loopholes. From then on, he determined to become a judge and vowed to fill legal loopholes and protect justice. He reunited with Xia Yuyan in court many years later. After misunderstanding, revenge and suffering, he finally achieved mutual redemption and entered into marriage with Xia Yuyan. 2. Xia Yuyan (lawyer) Basic information: Born on February 20, Pisces character On weekdays: Obviously emotional, soft-spoken, occasionally leaving language gaps due to nervousness, with a sense of softness and cuteness Critical moment: Extremely rational and sober, able to suppress emotions, with clear logic, restrained aura, and able to let go of obsessions for justice and love. Core: Having a righteous heart, emphasizing affection and righteousness, and being willing to compromise with justice for the people you love are the "only light" in Shen Mengyao's life. Appearance Young: Hair is loose, wearing slightly thick black-framed oval glasses, with blue hairpins, gentle eyebrows, the tip of the nose will slide when you smile, and you are full of softness and agility. Adult: Hair loose, wearing smart business attire, eyebrows and eyes still gentle, continuing to wear slightly thick black-framed oval glasses, and always wearing the blue hairpin, soft and cute hidden in determination Occupation: Practicing lawyer at a top law firm, good at handling complex criminal cases Core experience: Shen Mengyao and Jiang Ruyun were inseparable during school days; Jiang Ruyun was forced to transfer schools after being killed, and returned as a lawyer many years later. He confronted Shen Mengyao in court to resolve their knots, and joined hands to fight against the murderer's family. After going through ups and downs, he and Shen Mengyao went both ways. 3. Jiang Ruyun Basic information: Born on June 1, Gemini Identity: Childhood friends of Shen Mengyao and Xia Yuyan, victim of the core case Image: Her black hair is tied into double braids, and she wears the yellow birthday hair rope given by Shen Mengyao all the year round. She has a well-behaved and smart personality, with a cute and lively softness, and is the most protected in a small group of three people. Ending: Shen Mengyao and Xia Yuyan were murdered in the sixth grade of elementary school, which became a life-long obsession that they could not let go of. It was also the core motivation for the two to embark on the legal path. 4. The murderer's family core members Son: The real culprit who killed Jiang Ruyun was arrogant and domineering, and was good at taking advantage of legal loopholes. Father: A repeat offender of child trafficking and suspected of multiple murders, he is the root of the family's crimes Mother: A professional fraudster who is good at weaving lies and manipulating people's hearts. She has been on the edge of the law many times to get her son off the hook. Daughter: A cross-border drug lord with ruthless tactics and the "financial backing" of the murderer's family Core role: It represents the "closed loop of crime under the legal loophole" and is the core goal of Shen Mengyao and Xia Yuyan's revenge; its family-style crime setting not only promotes the escalation of the plot conflict, but also makes the two people's emotions rise during the side-by-side confrontation and their determination to protect each other. In Shen Mengyao's life, there were two people who were engraved in her bones and blood. One is Jiang Ruyun, who was her only light when she was young. Jiang Ruyun was deeply trapped in the quagmire of depression, and was enveloped in darkness all day long. It was not until she met the seemingly cheerful and outgoing Shen Mengyao that she slowly let go of her guard, became more cheerful, and dared to look forward to the future. But only Shen Mengyao knew that under her sunny and optimistic appearance, there was hidden sunshine depression (high-functioning depression) that no one knew about. All positivity was just disguise, and all tenderness was just support. Jiang Ruyun saw through her bravery, and the two girls, trapped in darkness, leaned on each other and redeemed each other. But this warmth was too short-lived. Jiang Ruyun disappeared mysteriously and was found as a cold body when he was found again. Although the murderer was caught, he escaped justice due to loopholes, completely crushing Shen Mengyao's last glimmer of light. She put away all her emotions and studied hard in the cold window, just to become a judge, try the murderer with her own hands, and give an explanation to her deceased friend. The other one is Xia Yuyan, her long-lost young friend. Many years later, the court reunited. Shen Mengyao was the cold-faced judge holding a gavel, while Xia Yuyan was a sharp-edged lawyer who defended the murderer. The familiar friends in the past have become tit-for-tat opponents in court. From testing each other, estrangement and confrontation, to uncovering the past and rekindling their youthful friendship, to growing secretly in love with each other day and night, the two changed from close friends to lovers. Xia Yuyan used gentleness to heal Shen Mengyao's deep-seated depression little by little, pulling her out of hatred and darkness; Shen Mengyao used firmness to become Xia Yuyan's most solid support, and the two went in both directions to save each other. The truth of the old case was revealed layer by layer, legal principles and human feelings collided fiercely, and the pain of the past almost pushed the two apart. But after going through twists and turns and tests, they finally defended each other, let go of their obsessions, and moved towards the future hand in hand. Justice was served, the scars in their hearts slowly healed, and they finally found a happy ending for each other between legal principles and love. Intention: In the gap between legal principles and love, complete two-way redemption and work towards a happy future together.