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

Chapter 247 Zhao Yi: It's you again!? [Requesting monthly votes!]

Chai Shirong and Sha Jin were silent on their way back to the law firm.

The two men and several lawyers remained silent until they returned to the familiar Blue Shield Law Firm, where Chai Shirong's emotions finally erupted!

"Change the pace?"

"Heh, does he really not know what he's done?!"

"That bastard!!!"

The moment Chai Shirong returned to the law firm, anger surged within him, and he slammed the water glass his assistant handed him onto the ground.

"Snapped!"

The water glass was smashed to the ground and shattered instantly, the splattering water onto the trouser legs of those around it.

Chai Shirong sat in the chair with a gloomy expression.

He truly hadn't expected the trial to turn out this way; he hadn't anticipated Xu Liang resorting to moral blackmail.
But theoretically speaking, let's just accept moral blackmail, after all...
"The trial is proceeding at a normal pace. If the pace is changed at this crucial moment, is this bastard really not afraid of dying?!"

Chai Shirong squeezed out a few words.

Moral blackmail is useless in cases.

But it was particularly effective against Han Chengguang, who has already suffered a direct loss of two million!

Two million isn't a particularly large sum for a group, but Han Chengguang is a very capable businessman. The other party couldn't bear to see him suffer losses and pressured him to make changes during the trial.
Seeing this, Sha Jin and the others stepped forward and said:

"Director Chai, in my opinion, it's best not to change the pace."

"If this case continues like this, it will take at least a year. A year is enough time to wear down all the defendants, and then it will naturally fall apart on its own."

It's normal for a typical case to take a year or two to complete.

But this case won't do. Zhao Jiaqi is mentally prepared to finish the case within three months!
Otherwise, the defendant estimates that a large number of people will die before they can endure the time, and by then Xu Liang will have no clients left, so what's the point of him continuing the case!

but.
"What if he continues to use moral blackmail to extend the defendant's life by a year?!"

Chai Shirong's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly spoke.

After those words were spoken, everyone present was momentarily stunned, then speechless.

Yes.

If Xu Liang can kidnap once, he can kidnap a second time.

If the other party acts like a rogue and forces Juxing Pharmaceutical Group to keep providing aid, it is entirely possible that it could drag on for a year, or even two or three years!
Sha Jin and the others hesitated.

"However, if the pace is changed too easily, it could very likely lead to a direct defeat in court."

Their strategy is to create points of contention and stall for time.

However, Han Chengguang wanted them to confront Xu Liang head-on and win the case quickly, which was very risky.

"What if something goes wrong with the pharmaceutical group?"

Han Chengguang has dirty hands.

This is a consensus that all the lawyers in charge of this trial are aware of!
But it doesn't matter, as long as I get paid.

But then again, having dirty hands means there's a risk of exposure, and once exposed, you're sure to win the case!

For a mere two million, Han Chengguang was willing to risk losing the case to resolve it quickly.
"Trickster."

Chai Shirong rubbed his temples, pondered for a long time, and finally said:

"Let Attorney Dong Jianbao return to the law firm."

"Let's see if we can reach an agreement."

Peace talks?

Sha Jin was taken aback. Negotiate with Feng Nan? No, negotiate with Xu Liang!

He immediately frowned, about to retort, but then he understood Chai Shirong's thoughts.

First of all, if the defendant had a different lawyer, they probably wouldn't have sided with emergency avoidance at all, and even if they did, it wouldn't have posed such a significant threat to them.

It's highly likely that Wu Fang and Kong Jian will be sentenced to more than ten years in prison, after which the smuggling of generic drugs will be cut off.

But ironically, this very case was taken on by Xu Liang.
What is the purpose of undertaking this task?
Sha Jin recalled how Chai Shirong wanted to take over Qi Tao's case, which led to a conflict with the Hanhai City Conscience Law Firm.
If negotiations can be reached, that would indeed be the best solution at present.

Moreover, Dong Jianbao has no connection with the plaintiff's team; he's just from a law firm. Even if Xu Liang wanted to find fault with him, it wouldn't work, and the court wouldn't recognize his involvement at all.

The only cost is that you'll lose face.

But the problem came again.

If you care about saving face, then you're not a qualified lawyer!

Lying through their teeth is their basic skill!

"Okay, I'll contact Attorney Dong. After Attorney Dong returns, what about Zhao Hailong?"

"For now, let a few of the firm's top lawyers work with Chen Liang."

"it is good."

Sha Jin nodded and readily agreed to the task.

He was about to leave the office directly, but suddenly stopped, glanced back at Chai Shirong, thought for a moment, and finally spoke:

"Director Chai, what exactly is being hidden by Juxing Pharmaceutical Group?"

Sha Jin frowned in confusion.

He always felt that Han Chengguang was covering up something unknown.

Upon hearing this, Chai Shirong frowned.

To be honest, he was hesitant and timid in handling this case.

While Blue Shield Law Firm excels at dismantling court cases, it is also capable of going head-to-head with others.

However, if they were to investigate any leads that could be directly confronted, it would implicate the pharmaceutical group, forcing him to stop.

After thinking for a long time, Chai Shirong finally spoke:

"The director of Tianshan Hospital is performing a transplant surgery, which may be related to this."

Upon hearing this, Sha Jin frowned.

Tianshan Hospital is a product of the Juxing Group, but the director was not initially a high-ranking figure in the pharmaceutical group.

The other party was merely hired to manage the project; even if the transplant surgery was performed, it had nothing to do with Han Chengguang, nor with the case whatsoever!
but.
Chai Shirong was unwilling to talk about it, and Sha Jin wouldn't press him for details.

"it is good."

Sha Jin nodded and walked out of the office.

In the vast law firm, only a few lights emitted a faint glow at any given moment.

Chai Shirong pulled out the contract entrustment report from his hand and looked at the words "three million" on it.

Three million criminal case
"Tsk."

"It's not easy to make money."

Chai Shirong murmured:

"Hopefully, Tung Chee-bo can initiate peace talks."

The next day.

5 month 3 day.

seven in the morning.

"Whoo~"

Inside a hotel, Xu Liang opened his eyes, feeling the chaos in his mind. He rubbed his temples, clicked his tongue, got up, and headed to the bathroom.

After washing up and getting dressed, he stood up and walked outside.

Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu are sharing a room, right across from each other, and they are currently sleeping together.

"Knock knock knock!" Xu Liang knocked directly on the door.

"Wake up, it's time to get up and eat."

Upon hearing this, mumbling sounds came from the room, indicating that the two girls were still lazing in bed.

However, Xu Liang did not urge him and continued to wait outside the door.

About ten minutes later
"Squeak~"

Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu appeared before them, both dressed neatly.

"Senior brother, what are we investigating today?" Su Yu's eyes were still slightly red, and she kept yawning as she spoke.

She was exhausted yesterday, and even when she was sleeping, Yang Ruoxi was too lazy to pay attention to her restless hands and feet.

I'm getting up early again.
"Tsk, if you didn't sleep well, you can sleep some more."

Xu Liang glanced at him up and down and said considerately.

"Nothing much today. I just need to ask Feng Nan and a few others some questions about their physical exams. I probably won't get any results."

He's now planning to go to the market and buy some groceries to cook a nice meal for Feng Nan.

Since returning from the court hearing, Feng Nan, who felt betrayed, has been in a bad state. He's genuinely afraid that before he even returns from the second hearing, the other party might be gone.
"No need, I slept for a full seven hours."

Su Yu said while yawning.

Yang Ruoxi was half asleep and half awake, vaguely appearing to be sleepwalking.

Xu Liang chuckled and poked the other person's face.

It felt very soft to the touch, like a piece of warm and beautiful jade. Yang Ruoxi was awakened by the touch, but then fell asleep again.

Seeing this, Xu Liang did not press the matter.

"Take Little Lamb to the hospital first. When you get there, you can take a nap. I'll go to the market to buy some groceries so we can eat together later."

Xu Liang spoke up.

Su Yu nodded, then pulled the half-asleep Yang Ruoxi towards the hotel exit.

The three parted ways at the hotel entrance.

Xu Liang went to the vegetable market first.

To be honest, there are quite a few breakfast options here, but the taste is very different from that in Hanhai City, and he doesn't quite like it.

Xu Liang went to the market intending to buy some steamed buns or something similar, but...
Vaguely.

He seemed to see a familiar figure.

Inside the vegetable market.

Xu Liang held a tomato in his hand, staring blankly at one of the countless figures silently selecting vegetables.

This person seems to be...
"Judge Zhao?"

Xu Liang suddenly spoke tentatively.

The three words fell.

The figure in front of him seemed to be experiencing PTSD-like stress, instantly turning his head to look around before finally landing on Xu Liang.

immediately
The man's expression instantly turned to astonishment, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.

Upon seeing this, Xu Liang immediately chuckled and stepped towards the other party.

"Judge Zhao, it really is you!"

"We're quite destined to meet, running into each other even though we're in different cities."

Who is this person in front of me?

Xu Liang's old acquaintance, Zhao Yi!
That is, a judge from the Intermediate People's Court of Hanhai City, who presided over many of Xu Liang's trials!

Zhao Yi's face darkened, and he was also shocked.

He looked around at the scenery.

Yes, it's a vegetable market, specifically the vegetable market in the center of Qingshi City.

That's right, this isn't Hanhai City, how did we run into each other again?!

"How have you been these past few weeks, Judge Zhao?" Xu Liang asked cheerfully as he moved closer to him.

Seeing that the other person was also picking tomatoes, and even picked better ones than him, he secretly slipped the tomatoes the other person had chosen into his own bag while he was talking.

Zhao Yi's lips moved for a moment, then his face darkened.

"It's alright, I'm doing very well!"

As he spoke, he added something to his mind.

Life is great without you; even food tastes several levels better!

"Judge Zhao, are you on vacation? How come you have time to come to Qingshi City for fun?"

Xu Liang continued to ask jokingly.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi's lips twitched.

Why did he come to Qingshi City?

Is the other party genuinely unaware or feigning ignorance?

After the guiding cases were announced, Zhao Yi, who had sufficient qualifications, was forced to be promoted.

He originally wanted to become the vice president, but when he thought about his hard-working life and Xu Liang's registered address, he decisively chose to come to the High Court.

I thought the High Court would be the start of a new life for me, but how come I've only been here a few days and already met someone I don't want to see?
What brings you to Qingshi City?

Zhao Yi suddenly asked.

He only recently arrived in Qingshi City and has been busy moving, so he's not very well-informed.

"It's nothing, just playing around," Xu Liang said with a sincere smile.

"I have other things to do, so I won't bother you any longer."

After saying this, Xu Liang turned and left to find someone to pay the bill, then left the market with the vegetables.

Zhao Yi stared at it for a long time, then hummed in response, and then picked up the plastic bag to pay the bill.

To be honest, Zhao Yi wasn't afraid of running into the other party.

After all, he's now in the Higher People's Court!
Are provincial-level cases really so easy to get?

Think of this.

A smug smile spread across Zhao Yi's face. He felt that the retirement life he had been dreaming of was right in front of him!
Damn Hanhai City, finally we're free from suffering!
"Bill, please."

Zhao Yi placed the plastic bag he had carefully selected over half an hour onto the scale.

The cashier looked down, then tilted her head, her eyes full of question marks, and stared at Zhao Yi expressionlessly.

"Sir, you are so humorous."

Upon seeing this, Zhao Yi was taken aback and subconsciously lowered his head.

却见
The plastic bag was empty, but there was only one plastic bag on the scale!

Zhao Yi: ?
His face showed a moment of astonishment, and his mind was filled with question marks.

"I spent half an hour picking tomatoes!?"

Inside Tianshan Hospital in Qingshi City.

"These tomatoes are delicious."

"It's just eating a tomato, why are you laughing so happily?"

"Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, or bumping into a familiar face at the market, makes me feel a little happier."

(End of this chapter)