Liang Yin said, "It definitely has something to do with it. This little author didn't have many fans to begin with, and no one paid much attention when he posted it. Everyone thought he was just trying to ride the coattails, since his book's plot is very different from Beginnings. But when Li Zhilin retweeted it, it immediately caused a huge uproar."
Wang Zhi frowned and said, "I just skimmed through his book. It's very different. The only thing they have in common is the male lead keeps going back to the same time, and it takes place on a train. Can that be considered plagiarism?"
Lin Chudong sneered, "Actually, the definition of plagiarism is very vague in law. Similar plot outlines can be considered plagiarism, or they might not be. But just having the same plot setting definitely doesn't count."
"If he sues us, he's definitely going to lose."
Lin Chudong is now a master in law, so he can easily handle such minor issues.
Wang Zhi said, "Then why is he making such a fuss?"
"It's Li Zhilin stirring things up. Because our drama is suspected of plagiarism, Tianxun Video is very likely to be forced to take it down. If we have to wait until after the lawsuit to put it back up, we'll miss this golden period, and our losses will be incalculable."
Hearing this, Liang Yin's expression immediately changed, "What should we do? Isn't Li Zhilin too despicable?"
Lin Chudong said, "The best way now is to settle the case as quickly as possible after the trial begins."
"This drama is making money right now, even if Li Zhilin incites public opinion, they won't take it down so quickly."
"Let's prepare to set up a Legal Department and find a reliable lawyer first."
Although Lin Chudong was a master of law, he didn't have a lawyer's license and couldn't go to court. They still needed to find a senior legal director.
Li Xiaomai suddenly raised her hand and said,
"Brother Fei, my classmate is studying at the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law. I don't know if they can help..."
Lin Chudong nodded, "Help me contact them. If we can find a professor to help me with the lawsuit, that would be best. Money is not an issue."
Now was the golden period for the broadcast of Beginning, and taking it off the shelves at this time would mean a significant loss of money. Even if they won the lawsuit in the end, the losses would be incalculable.
Li Zhilin was truly insidious, using such underhanded tactics, was he?
Unfortunately for him, he didn't realize that this time his opponent was a legal master!
Lin Chudong wouldn't let this go without stripping a layer of skin off him! ...
On the way to the University of Political Science and Law, Huang Wei called.
"Da Fei, what's going on? What's this about plagiarism?"
"President Huang, you've seen it. It's just a shakedown. But judging by their stance, they're going to sue us. We've already received a lawyer's letter, and a summons is probably on its way."
Huang Wei said, "It's a strange year every year, but this year is particularly strange. Someone would actually do something so harmful to others and not beneficial to themselves?"
"Hehe, I have a conflict with Li Zhilin. General Manager Huang, you have to help me withstand this; it's obviously just mudslinging."
Huang Wei said, "Don't worry, I can make the decisions on this. As long as the public opinion isn't too excessive, I can handle it."
After all, it was a blockbuster work, and Tianxun Video also wanted to make money. As long as public opinion wasn't too excessive, it wouldn't be taken down.
After hanging up the phone, he arrived at the entrance of the University of Political Science and Law twenty minutes later.
Lin Chudong got out of the car wearing a mask, and a young man hurried forward to shake his hand.
"Brother Dafei! I'm Xiaomai's classmate, my name is Zhao Lizhong, a third-year student in the law department."
"Hello, Xiao Zhao, which of our law school teachers is the most skilled?"
Zhao Lizhong was very excited to see Dafei. He didn't feel much about his classmate's fame, but he felt like he was seeing an idol when he saw Dafei.
Zhao Lizhong said, "If you want to talk about high level, then it's definitely our Professor Zhang, Professor Zhang Wei. Professor Zhang participated in the revision of the Civil Code last year, he's absolutely authoritative."
Lin Chudong said, "Could you ask Professor Zhang to take on a case for me, or be a part-time legal director for my company?"
Zhao Lizhong frowned, "I can't guarantee that. Professor Zhang has a strange temper, and he's not short on money. It's not like you can just hire him with money. Professor Zhang has a public lecture today; I can take you to listen."
Lin Chudong nodded. This plagiarism scandal had to end as soon as possible. The summons might arrive in a couple of days. If the Legal Department was already established by then, they could strike hard.
Although Lin Chudong could also provide guidance, the legal director still needed to be a skilled person. After all, the person who could appear in court could only be a lawyer.
They arrived at the school's multi-functional classroom, which was packed with people.
Everyone didn't want to miss Professor Zhang's class. He was the most authoritative legal expert, and he was also one of the examiners for the lawyer's certificate exam every year. The value of this class was quite high.
Zhao Lizhong took Lin Chudong to the office next door, knocked on the door, and went in.
An old man, around the same age as Chen Jianguo, was looking at the teaching materials for the day, wearing glasses and coughing as he did so.
A young teacher stood beside him, holding a cup of hot water and attending to him.
"Professor Zhang, are you alright?"
Professor Zhang shook his head, "My throat hasn't been feeling well lately. Teacher Xu, if I can't continue the lecture later, you can take over for a bit."
Teacher Xu looked troubled, "Professor Zhang, I can't do that. Besides the undergraduate students, there are also first and second-year graduate students here today, as well as many teachers. If I go up there, wouldn't I just embarrass myself?"
Professor Zhang said, "It's just my pharyngitis acting up. It should be fine."
Turning his head, Teacher Xu frowned when he saw Lin Chudong and the other two entering.
"Zhao Lizhong, who is this?"
Lin Chudong took off his mask and said, "Hello, Teachers. I'm Da Fei."
Professor Zhang wasn't interested in the entertainment industry, but Teacher Xu recognized him.
"Da Fei! What brings you here?"
Lin Chudong explained his purpose, and Teacher Xu's expression immediately changed slightly.
"If it's about this matter, please leave. Our Professor Zhang never takes cases for entertainment stars, and he certainly won't be your legal counsel. The money you make from one performance is enough for ordinary people to work a lifetime. It's not a good thing when money comes too easily."
It was clear that Teacher Xu was somewhat averse to people in the entertainment industry.
Many scholars and professors were disdainful of entertainment stars. They had worked hard for so many years and contributed to society, but these performers earned millions for a single show. Of course, they felt it was unfair.
Lin Chudong was not discouraged. "Professor Zhang, I can pay you a fee."
Teacher Xu was a little angry. "So you think you're rich, huh? Professor Zhang doesn't care about your money."
"Class is about to start. If you want to audit, you can stand at the back of the classroom. If you have nothing else, please leave!"
After speaking, Teacher Xu followed Professor Zhang out.
Professor Zhang lost interest when he heard Lin Chudong's intentions.
Zhao Lizhong said helplessly, "Professor Zhang is quite eccentric, Fei-ge, what do you think..."
Lin Chudong said, "It's okay, let's go in and listen first."
The three of them walked into the classroom and stood in the corner.
As soon as Professor Zhang entered, all the students immediately applauded. It was clear that he had high prestige.
Although he was only in his fifties, he was already at the top of the legal profession.
Professor Zhang sat down and said with a serious expression.
"Today, we'll talk about criminal law. In the Judicial Examination, criminal law is a very important part, accounting for a very high proportion of the score."
"First, I'll explain the differences and judgments between Justified Defense, Defense After the Fact, and Excessive Defense..."
Although these definitions sounded very tedious, everyone had to listen carefully; they had to take the exam.
Li Xiaomai whispered, "Brother Fei, can we invite a professor of this level?"
Lin Chudong said, "Hard to say, let's see." "By the way, do you have any candy on you?"
Li Xiaomai was stunned, "Yes, several kinds."
Li Xiaomai opened her bag, letting Lin Chudong choose.
She had a habit of carrying candy with her, because sometimes she couldn't get a meal on the set, and eating some candy could also replenish her energy.
Lin Chudong glanced at the ingredients, then took a box and stuffed it into his pocket.
On stage, Professor Zhang was lecturing when he suddenly retched, and everyone's faces immediately changed slightly.
Professor Zhang coughed violently twice, his face flushed red.
Lin Chudong quickly rushed up, took out the candy, and handed it to him.
"Professor Zhang, this candy contains Honeysuckle and Sterculia Lychnophora. Please hold one in your mouth first."
Professor Zhang nodded, held one in his mouth, and said thank you.
Teacher Xu stood to the side, holding a glass of water, and didn't say anything. Although she disliked people from the entertainment industry, she wouldn't hit a smiling face. Since they came to deliver medicine, how could she scold them?
Professor Zhang said, "Xiao Xu, I'm afraid my voice won't hold up for this class. Why don't you do it?"
Teacher Xu quickly said, "How could I? There are people from Tianxun Video live-streaming. Wouldn't I just embarrass myself if I went up there?"
Professor Zhang's class was mainly for answering questions from students, graduate students, and legal professionals, and it was specifically for the Judicial Examination.
If he couldn't answer the questions, it would be the law department that would lose face!
Professor Zhang said, "Then I'll try to hold on!"
Lin Chudong said, "Professor Zhang, you can't push yourself. If you continue, your pharyngitis will worsen. You need to rest now."
Teacher Xu was a bit angry, "Professor Zhang rests, so will you teach the class? Leaving so many people waiting here, can I teach, or can you?"
Lin Chudong frowned, "Professor Zhang, if you trust me, I'll take this class for you!"
Both were stunned. Teacher Xu said, "Are you kidding me? You're a singer, what do you know about law? Don't mess around!"
Professor Zhang also frowned. He was grateful to Lin Chudong for sending him medicine, but how could an entertainment star possibly understand law? Letting him lecture these top students was absurd.
Lin Chudong said, "Isn't it just the Judicial Examination? Give me three minutes, and I'll explain Justified Defense to them. If I can't, I'll leave myself!"
Professor Zhang frowned. Did this kid really have skills, or was he just talking big?
Below were all top students from the law department. If he made a single mistake, the only one who would lose face was himself.
Professor Zhang said, "Young man, think carefully. You can't take on this job if you don't have the skills."
Lin Chudong said, "Don't worry, if I help you with the class, you have to help me with something."
Professor Zhang nodded. "Go ahead and speak. If it really doesn't work, then sing a song for everyone, and somehow get through this class."
Professor Zhang's current physical condition really couldn't allow him to give a lecture.
Teacher Xu doesn't have the skills and he wouldn't want to leave hundreds of people hanging.
Fortunately, Da Fei is a singer. They couldn't rely on him to lecture, but it wouldn't be bad to have him sing a song to liven things up. Besides, the school wouldn't have to spend any money, so it could be considered a rescue.
Professor Zhang waved his hand and said into the microphone.
"I'm sorry, everyone. My pharyngitis is very serious today, and it's too uncomfortable to talk. We'll change the program today. Does anyone know this young man?"
After Professor Zhang finished speaking, Lin Chudong took off his mask and waved to everyone.
"Hello everyone, I'm Da Fei."
Immediately, the students at the scene were all pleasantly surprised.
A celebrity came to the school?
Big Fei had just won the King of Songs, and his popularity was quite high. Everyone immediately got excited when they saw him, and the class turned into a fan meet-and-greet.
Seeing this, Professor Zhang also breathed a sigh of relief and went down to find a seat, treating it as if a celebrity were performing for them.
Lin Chudong sat in Professor Zhang's seat and had no intention of singing. Instead, he instantly entered teacher mode.
"Hello everyone, Professor Zhang isn't feeling well today, so I will continue this Criminal Law class for you."
Hearing this, both Professor Zhang and Teacher Xu frowned.
What was this kid trying to do? Wasn't he supposed to perform? Was he really going to lecture on Criminal Law? How dare he?
Teacher Xu, a trained law professor, wouldn't dare to go on stage in this situation. Wasn't he just messing around?
Li Xiaomai was also shocked. What was Fei-ge doing?
Today's audience isn't your average crowd. They're the elites and graduate students of the law department. They've already studied law in depth, and the questions they prepare are extremely tricky and strange exam questions. Only Professor Zhang is capable of answering them. Isn't Fei-ge just sitting there waiting to be embarrassed?
Tianxun Video is also broadcasting live today. If he loses face, it's no small matter!
Seeing Lin Chudong sitting on the stage, the students in the live stream immediately erupted.
"Holy shit, what's going on? Da Fei is here to give a concert?"
"Didn't you hear Da Fei say he's giving a lecture? Da Fei has some guts, daring to give a public lecture at the University of Politics and Law?"
"Are you kidding? Isn't this part of a reality show?"
"Professor Zhang's class would let him do a reality show?"
"..."
Lin Chudong ignored everyone's whispers and spoke eloquently.
"Professor Zhang just talked about Justified Defense and Excessive Defense."
"Let me ask you all a question first. A dog bites you, and you kick the dog to death. Is that considered Justified Defense?"
Someone in the audience shook their head.
"No, it's not. Because the dog hasn't studied law, it doesn't have a concept of the rule of law. This isn't an unlawful infringement."
Lin Chudong continued, "But if this dog is very valuable, and you kick it to death, what is that called?"
The audience was bewildered.
"That's called taking emergency action to avoid danger."
"If Zhang San is walking a dog and lets the dog bite you, and you bite the dog to death, what is that called?"
"This is called Justified Defense."
Immediately, the audience burst into laughter.
Da Fei's examples were very down-to-earth, completely different from Professor Zhang's lecture style.
Professor Zhang, in the audience, also showed a hint of surprise on his face.
Da Fei's words were crude but the principle was sound. Although he exaggerated a bit, he explained the legal concepts very thoroughly.
Especially the several similar legal concepts, which were the easiest to confuse. With Lin Chudong's examples, everyone immediately understood.
Professor Zhang asked in a low voice, "Is he from a law background?"
Teacher Xu shook his head, "I really don't know. I don't follow the entertainment industry."
Professor Zhang smiled, "That's interesting. Let's hear more."