Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
The Shadow of Doubt
Initial investigation into the new murder case reveals unexpected connections to a past Campus Over-Defense case that Fang Lingyuan previously prosecuted.
Key Events
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Murder Case Discovery — New murder case emerges with connections to past Characters: Fang Lingyuan, Jiang Ting, Lei Shuang
Location: City Police Station
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Campus Case Reopened — Re-examination of previous Campus Over-Defense case Characters: Fang Lingyuan, Duan Hongshan, Mei Zheng
Location: Prosecutor's Office
Legal Crossroads
As the legal team grapples with the implications of Article 20, conflicting perspectives emerge about the definition of justifiable defense.
Key Events
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Legal Debate — Arguments over Article 20 interpretation Characters: Fang Lingyuan, Li Mufeng, Duan Hongshan
Location: Courtroom
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Witness Testimony — New evidence from Campus case witness Characters: Mei Zheng, Fang Lingyuan, Li Mufeng
Location: Courtroom
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Investigation Intensifies — Team uncovers hidden connections Characters: Jiang Ting, Lei Shuang, Fang Lingyuan
Location: City Streets
Truth Revealed
New evidence surfaces that changes the course of both cases, leading to a final courtroom showdown where the true meaning of self-defense is tested.
Key Events
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Courtroom Climax — Final showdown over self-defense law Characters: Fang Lingyuan, Li Mufeng, Duan Hongshan, Mei Zheng
Location: Supreme Court
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Verdict Delivered — Justice prevails under Article 20 Characters: Fang Lingyuan, Duan Hongshan, Li Mufeng, Mei Zheng, Jiang Ting
Location: Courtroom
