Feng Yin raised an eyebrow. "According to the relevant provisions of the 'Lawyers Law,' malicious litigation may face administrative and criminal penalties such as warnings, fines, suspension of practice, or even revocation of the practice certificate."

"If a lawyer's act of instigating litigation causes losses to the judicial department or other related parties, the lawyer may bear civil compensation liability."

"In extreme cases, if a lawyer's act of instigating litigation constitutes a crime, such as defamation or false accusation, they will be held criminally responsible according to the law."

"Oh~" Chen Cheng nodded in realization. "So that's how it is."

"Then what about instigating a client to refuse their reasonable rights and interests?"

Feng Yin smiled. Clever. "That can be identified as subjective malice in promoting litigation."

Liu Yingmei immediately became anxious and shouted with a stiff neck:

"My client, Li Weizheng, his greatest demand is for Ms. Li Na to make a public apology for the matter of kicking her biological father out of the house."

"Only then comes the fulfillment of the statutory maintenance obligation."

"The Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly in our country also clearly stipulates that the maintenance obligation of children to the elderly includes three aspects: material support, spiritual consolation, and life care."

"However, Ms. Li Na has only expressed her recognition of material support and life care. That is, she proposed the plan of providing for Mr. Li Weizheng in a nursing home."

"On the point of spiritual consolation, the two parties have not reached an agreement."

After finishing, Liu Yingmei wore a victor's smile. "So, how could I be guilty of malicious litigation?"

A smile appeared at the corner of Chen Cheng's mouth as he continued to ask Feng Yin, "Director Feng, the cost of this nursing home, as well as the small amount of pocket money paid every month, can be converted into economic interests, right?"

Feng Yin nodded. "Of course."

"Generally, the time span can be obtained by subtracting the current age from the average life expectancy of our citizens, and then a multiplier calculation can be performed to determine the equivalent economic interest."

Chen Cheng nodded. "That's good then."

Chen Cheng turned to look at Li Na. Li Na pursed her lips, and Chen Cheng reached out and grabbed her hand.

Li Na's heart trembled instantly. She glanced at Chen Cheng, let out a breath, and nodded toward him.

Chen Cheng patted her hand in comfort and turned to look at Liu Yingmei. "Lawyer Liu, as far as you know, under what circumstances can maintenance obligations be refused?"

Liu Yingmei frowned, not knowing what Chen Cheng was up to.

After thinking for a moment, he still spoke up: "The children have no economic income, have lost their ability to work, or are unable to live independently;"

"Married children whose per capita family income is lower than the local minimum living security standard and cannot afford the maintenance fees;"

"Or if the parents have committed serious crimes..."

As he spoke, Liu Yingmei's eyes widened, and he sprang up directly from his chair, staring straight at Li Na. "Li Weizheng, he..."

Before Liu Yingmei could finish, Chen Cheng immediately interrupted him. "No! It's not that."

Liu Yingmei looked at Chen Cheng in surprise.

Chen Cheng said with a smile, "Are there any others?"

"Others?"

Liu Yingmei was completely dumbfounded.

What other circumstances could there possibly be to exempt one from maintenance obligations?

Liao Jiamin glanced at Liu Yingmei, shook her head, took out her phone, and typed the word "Children" in the chat box.

After Liao Jiamin finished typing, she lightly tapped the table. Liu Yingmei looked down.

His eyes widened instantly.

The constituent element of the maintenance obligation is being a child.

If they aren't even father and daughter, then what the hell kind of maintenance is there?

Liu Yingmei looked at Li Na in disbelief. "You aren't Li Weizheng's daughter?"

Chen Cheng crossed his arms, a playful smile hanging on his lips as he looked at Liu Yingmei. "Does Lawyer Liu still believe he's bound to win?"

The words echoed in Liu Yingmei's ears: "Can I still win?"

"Can I still win?"

If Li Na really isn't Li Weizheng's daughter, how the hell can I win?

*Gulp.* Liu Yingmei swallowed nervously.

At noon today, Dai Xi had returned from Li Na's hometown with news.

The neighbors actually knew as well; rumors had been spreading like wildfire.

Li Weizheng had even gotten into fights with people over this.

Chen Cheng didn't even need to reveal it.

Now, everyone in this room except for Liu Yingmei knew that Li Na was not Li Weizheng's daughter.

The original plot was outrageous, ending in a forced happy ending.

Liu Yingmei only engaged in malicious litigation because he felt he was bound to win.

But if Liu Yingmei knew that Li Na might not be Li Weizheng's daughter and knew he would lose, he would absolutely never have instigated this litigation.

Even less likely would he have spent money to create public opinion.

But that's how it was; Li Na's support group, like Robin and He Sai, all chose to be selectively blind.

They could have explained the law to Li Na, saying, 'As long as you request a paternity test, you'll win.'

Clearly, everyone already knew the true relationship between Li Na and the old man.

Only Liu Yingmei didn't know that Li Na wasn't Li Weizheng's daughter.

He couldn't win.

The plot forced a sudden heart attack, Li Na's compromise, her forgiving the old man, and a 'kind father and filial daughter' ending.

Spending money on the nursing home was one thing, but there was even a scene of the father and daughter warmly leaning on each other's shoulders.

Robin, He Sai, Dai Xi, who all busied themselves helping Li Na, and even Feng Yin, who bore the pressure of public opinion, all turned into damn clowns.

It was beyond ridiculous!

Back to the point.

Now that the matter had been exposed, Li Na didn't have such a heavy psychological burden anymore. She took a breath and looked at Liu Yingmei.

"Li Weizheng wants money. For the sake of my mother's reputation, I can give it to him."

This matter had caused such a big stir. If everyone knew she wasn't Li Weizheng's daughter...

Then her deceased mother would have to face slut-shaming.

This was the reason Li Na had always had reservations.

"But, as for anything else..." The more she spoke, the more spirited she became. At this moment, Li Na was radiant. "He can forget about it!"

With a *gulp*, Liu Yingmei unconsciously swallowed his saliva.

This was truly a case of the eagle-tamer's eye being pecked by the eagle.

In a paternity test, if one party refuses the test, it directly leads to the legal consequence where the court presumes the other party's claim is established.

If Li Weizheng and Li Na really weren't biological father and daughter...

Then as long as Li Na proposed a paternity test, she would be in an invincible position.

Then not only would I get not a single cent, but my legal aid would also become a complete joke.

Oh no, looking at the four people in the room with their half-smiles, I have already become that joke.

Li Weizheng!

Liu Yingmei gritted his teeth, wishing he could give Li Weizheng two slaps for hiding such important information.

After a long while, Liu Yingmei calmed his emotions and said indifferently to the group, "I will talk to my client again."

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Feng Yin's mouth as he raised his hand to check his watch.

"Since the serious business is finished, shall we serve the food?"

He spoke to Chen Cheng and Liao Jiamin, "Today happens to be the Start of Winter. Shall we eat some dumplings and mutton?"

"When I was coming over just now, the club manager specifically recommended it."

"Sheep from Yanchi Tan, just slaughtered this morning and brought over by plane."

Chen Cheng laughed loudly. "We'll follow the host's lead. Director Feng is treating us today."

Chen Cheng did not talk to Liu Yingmei about the online public opinion at the dinner table.

Even if Liu Yingmei was in cahoots with those fishing in troubled waters, he wouldn't admit it.

The process wasn't important; solving the immediate problem was what mattered most.

Once the immediate problem was solved, crushing Liu Yingmei would be as easy as pie.

The meal was eaten with everyone having different thoughts.

Chen Cheng clinked glasses with Feng Yin and Liao Jiamin.

Liu Yingmei found the food tasteless. After a few bites, he stood up and took his leave.

Leaving the club, he drove straight toward the hospital.

[Yan Zus and Yi Feis, Happy Dragon Boat Festival]