Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

"Goodbye, Tao Hao."

Shen Yue said in a low voice, her eyes filled with pain and determination.

The sound drifted in the wind, carrying a faint trace of sadness.

She wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and felt a surge of determination and resolve.

"From now on, I will start anew and no longer be bound by the past."

Shen Yue thought to herself, her eyes filled with determination.

She raised her head and looked up at the sky. The sunlight shone on her face, as if opening a new chapter for her.

After returning home, Shen Yue felt as if she had broken free of heavy shackles, and decisively put Tao Hao, Chen Dong, and other "stinky men" from the past behind her.

Her eyes were no longer bound by past entanglements, but instead shone with a bright light of renewed freedom.

He held Wang Xia's hand with great joy, his excitement seeming to light up the whole world.

Wang Xia was pulled along so quickly that she had to keep up, but she was also infected by her enthusiasm, and her face was filled with a smile.

"Yueyue, look how happy you are. You seem so much more relaxed now," Wang Xia said with a smile.

Shen Yue turned around, her eyes curving into crescents, and said, "Of course, all those messy things are in the past, we should enjoy life."

The two arrived at a public phone booth, and Shen Yue dialed Yu Juan's number.

Yu Juan's familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.

Shen Yue excitedly called out, "Xiao Juan, come out quickly, let's go play together!"

Yu Juan responded on the phone, her laughter coming through the receiver.

The three best friends met up and embarked on a carefree and joyful time together.

They strolled along the bustling commercial street, where cars and pedestrians thronged the streets.

The shop signs along the street are dazzling and colorful.

People stroll through the area, sometimes drawn to the novel gadgets, stopping to play with them.

In a jewelry store, Shen Yue picked up a delicate hair clip, put it on her head, and asked in front of the mirror, "Do you think this looks good on me?"

Wang Xia and Yu Juan surrounded her, smiling and nodding in response, "Looks good, looks good, it suits you very well."

Sometimes I would sit down in a dessert shop, where the air was filled with a sweet aroma.

They ordered an exquisite cake, and the aroma of cream filled the air.

Shen Yue scooped a spoonful of cake into her mouth and said with satisfaction, "Wow, this tastes amazing! It feels like all my worries have been cured."

Wang Xia also took a bite, her eyes narrowing: "Really, it's so delicious."

The three of them enjoyed the delicious cake while sharing anecdotes from their lives, their laughter echoing in every corner.

Shen Yue thought to herself: Since I have already given up on the past, I might as well cherish the present and enjoy the pleasure of this moment.

At the same time, Chen Dong was also immersed in his own rhythm of life.

Every now and then, he would hold his girlfriend Chu Mengran's hand and stroll through the streets and alleys with great enthusiasm.

They arrived at the movie theater, where the lights were dim and popular movies were playing on the big screen.

Chen Dong and Chu Mengran snuggled together, showering each other with affection as they watched the movie.

However, this was facilitated by Chen Dong's father, Chen Jianguo, who was the deputy director of the Urban Construction Bureau.

The procuratorate quickly dispatched additional professional personnel and worked tirelessly to expedite the process of collecting and verifying evidence.

Inside the prosecutor's office, the lights were on all night, and staff members were busy organizing various documents and evidence.

Shortly thereafter, the prosecutor's office formally submitted a criminal trial application to the court.

Once this project was submitted, it meant that the situation was irreversible, and even if Chen Dong chose to forgive Tao Hao at this moment, it would be of no use.

Because the procuratorate already has conclusive evidence to prove that Tao Hao's actions constituted illegal and criminal acts.

The court also cooperated actively, significantly expediting the process of this case and directly scheduling it for the middle of the summer vacation.

And so, on August 4th, the sunlight was somewhat dazzling, and the imposing courtroom stood tall, welcoming the opening of Tao Hao's trial.

The atmosphere inside the courtroom was solemn and dignified. The wooden tables and chairs were arranged neatly, and the scales of justice, symbolizing fairness, hung on the wall.

Chen Dong, his father Chen Jianguo, his mother Li Huazhen, his third aunt Chen Guilan, his second aunt Chen Meiju, his girlfriend Chu Mengran, and his future mother-in-law Chu Yu.

All of them, as relatives of the victims, attended the trial with solemn expressions.

The audience sat in the gallery, and Chen Dong remained calm, as if everything was under his control.

Chen Jianguo sat upright, his eyes revealing his expectation for legal justice, and whispered to Chen Dong, "Son, believe that the law will give you justice."

Chen Dong nodded slightly.

Li Huazhen frowned slightly and occasionally whispered a few words to Chen Guilan beside her.

"This is truly heartbreaking. I hope the murderer will be severely punished."

Chen Guilan echoed, "That's right, it's too much."

It is worth mentioning that Shen Yue did not appear.

Perhaps even though she was completely disillusioned with Tao Hao, deep down she was still unwilling to face the harsh reality of her former love and the impending life imprisonment.

Or perhaps she wanted to completely sever ties with this unbearable past; the reasons behind this are unknown to outsiders.

The trial officially began. The prosecutor from the procuratorate stood up, his expression serious, and presented the criminal charges in a clear and organized manner, detailing the facts and evidence of Tao Hao's crimes.

He held up the documents and showed them to everyone one by one.

"According to surveillance footage, on the evening of [date], the defendant Tao Hao, holding a fruit knife, intended to harm the victim Chen Dong..."

Then, the judge looked sharply at Tao Hao in the dock and asked in a loud voice, "Defendant Tao Hao, do you plead guilty and admit your wrongdoing?"

Tao Hao's eyes flickered, his teeth clenched, and he resolutely argued, "Your Honor, this was really just a fight that happened in the heat of the moment. I never intended to kill anyone."

“I drank a lot of alcohol at the time, and in a moment of anger, I acted recklessly. It wasn’t like what they said at all.”

"I was not in a clear state of mind and never had any intention of killing anyone. Really, please believe me."

However, faced with overwhelming evidence such as surveillance footage, witness testimonies, and physical evidence, Tao Hao's sophistry appeared so weak and feeble that it turned into a farce.

The judge's face instantly darkened, and he slammed his gavel down heavily.

He said sternly, "Defendant Tao Hao, you still refuse to plead guilty in the face of irrefutable evidence."

"This behavior constitutes a provocation against the court, and the court will impose a severe sentence in accordance with the law."

Generally, if the attempted murder was committed using relatively ordinary methods, did not cause particularly serious consequences, and did not involve other egregious circumstances, then it is considered a criminal offense.

The sentence is usually between three and ten years imprisonment, with the possibility of a lighter or reduced punishment depending on the specific circumstances.

For example, a criminal might have a casual dispute with someone, then decide to kill them on a whim, stabbing them but missing vital organs.

The victim recovered after treatment and is now out of danger. In this case, the perpetrator may be sentenced to three to seven years in prison.

However, Tao Hao's appalling attitude led the judge to resolutely decide to impose the maximum penalty.