Death sentence turned into acquittal? Who told him to be a detective!

Chapter 196 The Bizarre Forensic Examination! [A Long Chapter of 4,000 Words!]

Having made up his mind, Xu Liang got into the car. Then, after thinking for a moment, he decided to bring two girls along to make sure they wouldn't argue.

Finally, the car sped off towards Jiangcheng.

Jiangcheng.

Jiangcheng is a typical small county town with no famous places and not even a decent shopping mall.

All that's left is cheap labor and the old neighborhood.

Address: No. 106 Jianghua Road
This is the oldest type of community.

The communities are closely connected, and when you look up, you see the low and wide community buildings.

The alley was dark and damp, with the light blocked by the buildings.

The walls are mottled, and all sorts of bacteria are growing wildly there.

Looking up, all you can see are countless balconies enclosed by security bars and a jumble of wires.

"Da da da"

Half past two in the afternoon.

Xu Liang was in the alley, his gaze constantly sweeping outwards.

He frowned, trying hard to recall the address Zhang Wei had given him.

Ultimately, he set his gaze on the edge of the community.

Is that a building?

No.

That's a tin shed built with corrugated iron sheets, not far from the community!

这 是
"Qi Tao's home?"

Xu Liang's eyes showed surprise.

Qi Tao is the plaintiff in this legal aid case.

He had assumed the other person lived in an apartment building, but it turned out they were renting a shack built to collect more rent!

"Is this the client who requested legal aid?"

Yang Ruoxi, who was wearing blue jeans beside her, asked suspiciously.

Su Yu said:
"Let's go up and ask."

After speaking, the three of them stood up and moved closer.

The shed was not far from them.

It only takes a couple of steps to get there.

Xu Liang had just raised his hand, about to knock on the iron gate, when he heard a rustling sound next to him, which made his ears twitch.

A series of conversations rang in my ears.

"Mr. Qi, Ms. Wang, I understand how you both feel."

"But you must respect the fact that Qi Yu is dead. On behalf of my client, I express my deepest apologies to you."

"Qi Yu's death was not caused by us; it was an accident. Even if you investigate the matter thoroughly and appeal repeatedly, it will be of no use."

"I suggest you sign this letter of understanding."

Inside the tin shed.

The three people were sitting at the dining table, divided into two groups.

A taciturn, ragged middle-aged man.

His skin was dark and rough, his face was full of wrinkles, and his mottled buzz cut told others how old he was, but when people looked at him, they would subconsciously look at his big nose.

The other two, a man and a woman, were dressed in formal suits, impeccably groomed, and spoke in a gentle and refined manner.

"The dead cannot be brought back to life, so we still need to take care of the living, right?"

Zhao Hailong spoke up.

Hear the words.

Qi Tao fell silent, his murky eyes like stagnant water in a sewer.

He didn't speak, and made no sound.

Seeing this, the two lawyers exchanged a glance and then said:

“Mr. Qi, the judge is unlikely to listen to your request. Even if you continue to waste your time, it will only be a waste of effort.”

"Respect for the deceased is paramount. Qi Yu's body is still lying in the funeral home."

"Even if you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about the body. You can't just keep ignoring it like this, and not even be able to afford the funeral expenses, can you?"

You should really think it over!

Hear this.

Qi Tao's eyes flickered, his expression changed, and his dry, cracked lips parted slightly.

See this.

Zhao Hailong was overjoyed and hurriedly took out another document.

This document is an autopsy report!

The list contains a variety of detailed data, which can make one dizzy just by glancing at it.

"Look, this is the autopsy report that has been verified by the court."

"According to the report, Qi Yu's death was accidental, and no matter how much you doubt it, you can't change that fact!"

"Not to mention you have absolutely no basis for your claim."

"so."

Speaking of which.

Zhao Hailong paused for a moment, then pushed the letter of understanding in front of Qi Tao.

A hint of confusion flashed in Qi Tao's eyes.

Qi Yu was his son, nineteen years old this year, but he died half a month ago.
The way he died was ridiculous.

The person went out to look for work in the morning, but disappeared in the afternoon. The police found the body at the workplace the next day.

The reason given by the other party was that he died in an accident while working at height!
This seems quite reasonable.

But the problem is.
Qi Yu is an idiot!

This is not an insult, it's a statement!
When Qi Yu was three years old, a high fever caused her brain to become impaired, and until her death, her IQ was only that of an eight-year-old!
Who would send an idiot to perform high-altitude work?!
But right now.
"If you don't believe me, don't you believe the court?"

Zhao Hailong said softly, pushing the autopsy report, which had been examined by the court and judicial authorities, forward.

Qi Tao was immediately moved.

He sensed something was wrong, but no matter how wrong it was...
Faced with such irrefutable evidence, his doubts would be futile.

"Crack!"

Qi Tao picked up the pen, his fingers trembling slightly as he prepared to sign.

but.
Just as he trembled, preparing to write the words...
A sudden sound broke the atmosphere and startled the three of them awake.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Boom boom boom!"

"Is Mr. Qi home? If so, please open the door!"

"."

Suddenly, a series of knocks sounded on the door.

Qi Tao, who was about to sign the document inside the room, paused, then capped his pen and got up to open the door.

Zhao Hailong's expression was not good; his face was ashen, but he couldn't lash out. He could only get up and see who had ruined his plans!
Qi Tao walked a few steps to the door of the iron gate house, and then reached out and pressed the doorknob.

"Squeak~!"

The door opened.

Three people, dressed normally—one man and two women—appeared before them.

"Hello, may I ask who Qi Tao is?"

While speaking, Xu Liang quickly glanced around the room.

The environment isn't exactly harsh, but it's certainly not good either!
There was no television in the room, only a radio, a simple wardrobe, a dining table, and a bed.

The rickety ceiling fan was covered in dust and grime.

The three people inside the room paused for a moment.

Who is this person?

Zhao Hailong frowned, looking at Xu Liang and feeling that the other man looked very familiar.

"I am Qi Tao," Qi Tao said.

He then hesitated.

"You are."

"I am the lawyer assigned to you by the Bar Association. I'm here to understand the situation in advance. If there are no problems, I will sign a contract with the association."

Xu Liang began by introducing himself in a gentle manner.

lawyer
The lawyer arranged by the association!?

In an instant, Zhao Hailong's brows furrowed.

There are only four law firms in Jiangcheng, and they are all small firms!

The other party is only concerned with making money, how could they possibly have the energy to spare someone to be Qi Tao's lawyer?
So it must be someone from out of town?
The lawyer was from out of town; he looked familiar and young.
Zhao Hailong's pupils suddenly contracted, his eyes revealing a solemn expression, and his face turned serious as he looked the other person up and down.

A name flashed through his mind.

one.
A name he didn't want to hear!

Qi Tao, however, did not have so many thoughts. When he heard that the other party was his lawyer, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in his cloudy eyes.

"I"

His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to begin.

Xu Liang interrupted him first, turning to look at Zhao Hailong and another woman inside the room. "Who are you?"

He pretended to test the waters, his face showing hesitation.

Zhao Hailong and the woman beside him exchanged a glance, then said, "We are the defendant's lawyers."

"I'm here on behalf of the Jiangcheng Disabled Persons' Shelter Center to discuss the case with Mr. Qi."

"Oh, the defendant."

Xu Liang's face showed a look of realization, then he smiled and said:
"So, what did you come to a conclusion?"

Zhao Hailong's face darkened.

The discussion has yielded results.

But the other party interrupted!
Seeing that he didn't speak, Xu Liang continued:

"I think I heard at the door that the autopsy report for this case is out. Could you two please keep a copy?"

Zhao Hailong: ?

Keep a copy.
Does this mean they should be driven away?
And you also have to leave a copy of the information you have!?

Zhao Hailong's face darkened, and he cursed this shameless behavior in his heart.

Immediately.

He was too lazy to waste any more time at the scene, so he got up, left a document behind, and left with his men.

“Mr. Qi, everything I said is true and valid.”

"I have something to do, so I won't stay any longer. I'll be leaving now."

Finished.

Zhao Hailong ignored the other party's feelings and left with his men.

After leaving.

He glanced back at the shed, his face unreadable, but his breathing grew heavier.

"Why is he here?!"

The female lawyer's face turned serious, and she turned to Zhao Hailong and asked him in a low voice.

"do not know."

Zhao Hailong was somewhat irritated.

He recalled the letter of understanding he had almost obtained, and his expression immediately turned ugly.

Everything was almost done, but now...
Suddenly, a Cheng Yaojin appeared and blocked our way!
"Go back first."

Zhao Hailong took a deep breath and pondered a solution.

"Explain the situation to the boss!"

Finished.

After confirming their decision, the two turned and left.

Inside the shed.

Xu Liang glanced behind him, then turned his gaze back to Qi Tao in front of him.

"you"

Qi Tao was somewhat flustered. He wanted to pour a glass of water for the other person, but then he remembered that he didn't even have a glass at home, and they used an iron basin to drink water.

This was the first time a lawyer had visited him in the two weeks since he applied for legal aid.
I don't know if I have slighted the other party.

"Don't be nervous. I'm here mainly to get some information from you."

Xu Liang casually said, "After all, the power of attorney hasn't been signed yet. I'm not your lawyer at the moment, so just relax."

"By the way, let me introduce myself. My name is Xu Liang, and I am a lawyer in Hongfu District, Hanhai City. These two are Su Yu and Yang Ruoxi."

You can call us lawyers.

Hear the words.

Qi Tao's tense heart gradually relaxed.

Seeing this, Xu Liang knew that his words of reassurance had worked, and immediately said:
Who were those two people just now?

Qi Tao was silent for a moment, then said:

"The defense lawyer for the Jiangcheng Disabled Persons' Shelter."

"Jiangcheng Disabled Persons' Shelter?"

Xu Liang and the other two were surprised.

"How could this thing be related to a murder case?" Yang Ruoxi frowned, somewhat puzzled.

Su Yu was also completely bewildered.

What is a shelter?

Literal meaning!
Whether it's an official or private organization targeting people with disabilities, anyone with a physical disability can go there to find a job that suits them.

Most of the jobs are manual labor, which is troublesome and nobody wants to do them.

But for these people, it's enough to support themselves!
And Qi Yu.
"Work injury?"

Xu Liang suddenly frowned, Zhang Wei's words echoing in his mind.

Cases arising from workplace injuries?
How did this get involved with disabled people?

"Ah."

Qi Tao silently hummed in agreement.

He was feeling conflicted and didn't know what to say.

Xu Liang said, "Mr. Qi, could you please elaborate on the specifics of the case?"

Qi Tao took a deep breath and spoke in a muffled voice.

immediately.

Xu Liang also understood the whole story.

The case resulted in a death. The deceased was Qi Yu, 18 years old, who was the son of Qi Tao.

This is a single-parent family.

Fifteen years ago, Qi Yu's mother secretly went to play mahjong with her friends. Unexpectedly, while her mother was away, Qi Yu developed a high fever. When she returned and was taken to the hospital, she had already become mentally impaired due to the fever.

Knowing she was in the wrong, the mother absconded with the family's money and ran away with a man from another village.

Only Qi Tao was left to take care of his mentally challenged son.

"Although this child is mentally challenged, he is ambitious and doesn't want me to support him for the rest of my life."

"So, I often go out to look for work."

Qi Tao's eyes revealed a complex expression, it was hard to tell whether it was relief or regret.

"I'm fifty this year too."

"In another twenty years, I'll be too old to walk, and my children will be only thirty-eight."

"I can't take care of him for the rest of my life. I was thinking of waiting two more years, until he was a few years older and I could find him a stable job, but who would have thought..."

talking.

Qi Tao fell silent, lost in his memories.

Xu Liang didn't urge him, but just waited quietly.

After a long silence, the other party finally spoke:

"Who would have thought that on March 2nd, while I was at work, the child secretly ran away."

"I was out shopping when I was attracted by the Jiangcheng Disabled Persons' Shelter, so I went there."

"I was worried because he didn't go home that night, so I called the police."

"The police found the child's surveillance footage, and I thought I could bring him back from the institution, but when the police brought him back, he..."

already dead.

The cause was an accidental fall that led to his death!

"That's a bit strange."

Su Yu said in a low voice.

Death by fall from a height?

Is this a high-altitude operation being arranged?
Something's not right. When did it become the job of someone with an intellectual disability to do high-altitude work?
Which boss is so brave?
Or is it that they have too much money and feel they can't spend it all, so they simply give it away as compensation?
"I'd like to ask, which factory did Qi Yu work for?"

Xu Liang suddenly asked.

He touched his chin.

Qi Tao paused, then recalled for a moment before speaking:

"A kimchi factory."

"The job description should be moving kimchi."

Pickled vegetables!?
Xu Liang frowned.

What does kimchi have to do with falling from a height?

It was as if she had noticed Xu Liang's confusion.

Qiao paused for a moment, then relayed what the shelter had said to him.

Their explanation was that the kimchi factory shed needed renovation and repainting, so…

So, you're letting someone with intellectual disabilities, someone whose actual mental capacity is only that of an eight-year-old, and who can't even take care of themselves, work?!

Xu Liang was somewhat bewildered.

He really had no idea how these words were put together!

until
He frowned.

"These words"

"Who told you all this?"

(End of this chapter)