You Look Beautiful When You Wield the Gavel

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This story is also known as The Goings-On at a Circuit Court.

Blurb 1:

Ten years ago, Mei Zi was still in high school. She sat outside the courthouse and cried. Her father had died in a car accident.

Teng Ye walked over and handed her a tissue to wipe her tears.

She looked up and thanked him, but he had already turned to leave. She hadn't even seen what he looked like. All she could remember was his solemn, dignified judicial robe, etched deeply into her mind.

Ten years later, she appears before him again as a judge's assistant.

"Do you remember me? The girl who sat outside the courthouse sobbing ten years ago."

"How could I forget? It left quite an impression."

When I was little, I thought you looked so handsome in your judicial robe. When I grew up, I became you.

- Mei Zi

Blurb 2:

Teng Ye is given an urgent assignment to become the presiding judge at Xiangyang Circuit Court. Stern, taciturn, harsh, and sharp-tongued, he arrives and immediately launches sweeping reforms. Everyone suffers, and conflicts and tensions continue to escalate.

As he works to adapt to the pace of civil and commercial cases, he also devotes himself to managing the entire court. He is meticulous and hardworking on the job, and relaxed and fun outside work. Gradually, through his own example, he becomes a role model for everyone in the court. Each person makes full use of their strengths, overcomes their weaknesses and shortcomings, and contributes in their own position. Along the way, they find their own happiness and direction, bringing their personal values into harmony with their contributions to society.

Reader's Guide:

1. Put simply, this story is about the work and lives of staff at a grassroots court. It covers only civil and commercial cases, all adapted from real cases that took place before the Civil Code officially came into effect. After this book is finished, I will also write a new one about rulings made after the Civil Code took effect. The story covers legal procedures from filing and accepting a case to the finalization of legal documents and the refund of litigation fees, as well as the application of the law to specific cases. Types of cases include, but are not limited to, disputes over sales contracts, divorce, motor vehicle traffic accidents, property management service contracts, maintenance, and neighbors.

2. This is an ensemble story. Whoever you think the protagonist is, that's the protagonist. It has a touch of mystery.

3. Everyone is welcome to discuss the story. Please keep your comments civil.

4. The author has not written the full story in advance, is busy with work, and needs to carefully consider the many areas of professional knowledge involved. I'll do my best with updates.

Theme: This is the story of a group of court staff rooted in the grassroots. With the emblem as their shield and the law as their sword, they go deep into local communities, coming from the people and returning to the people. They strive tirelessly and dedicate their youth so that the people can feel the fairness and justice of every judicial case. Through their actions and achievements, they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China! They will carry on the great spirit of the martyrs, remain true to their original aspiration, and keep their mission firmly in mind!