Lawyer: Start with legal retaliation against infidelity!

"You should get it checked first, sir. We only managed to get half a day for the checkup."

Looking at the doctor, Xu De urged him on.

The diagnosis of mental illness is a very complicated and lengthy process.

First, a doctor will conduct a face-to-face consultation, which is the stage Zhang Da is currently undergoing. Second, he will be under observation for at least two weeks. This is an assessment that requires both mental and behavioral evidence; it cannot be completed simply by saying a few words or meeting once. "Hmm."

The doctor gathered his thoughts and focused them back on Zhang Da. He paused slightly and frowned.

"Besides the death of a family member and being abandoned, what else has the patient experienced?"

Xu De said, "The two of them are still homeless... They've been homeless for about ten years."

More than ten years?

Upon hearing this, the doctor couldn't help but speak up:

"More than ten years? What were the Civil Affairs Bureau doing? Letting a child like this be allowed to wander the streets!?"

"The Civil Affairs Bureau can't do anything about it. First of all, the two children are nominally under guardianship, and secondly, they run away whenever they see officials." Xu De waved his hand, sighed, and began to explain.

The doctor, however, was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

"Running away as soon as you see officials? What does that mean?"

"Literal meaning."

Xu De said, "In some small places... well, being taken to an orphanage doesn't necessarily mean you'll live a better life than outside."

It is 2003 now. If we go back 10 years, it would be 1993.

If Zhang Da and Zhang Er had been taken to an orphanage during that period...

It's hard to say what awaits them in the orphanage.

Let me put it this way.

Case 18: It's been over two months since Liu Jingqi sold herself to an orphanage, and the Green Forest City government still hasn't finished its investigation! "This..."

The doctor paused, remained silent for a moment, and finally spoke:

"Currently, the child's condition... is not ideal."

Not ideal?

Xu De paused, then frowned, and, purely as a friend, asked:

"What's not ideal?"

"None of them are ideal, but everyone's constitution is different, so it's hard for me to draw a conclusion."

"However, I can say with certainty that her mental state is even more worrying. I will explain to the police how to counsel her," the doctor said, shaking his head and sighing.

He didn't give a definitive answer, but that was enough.

"it is good."

Xu De nodded.

Meanwhile, inside the examination room, three people pushed the door open from the inside out.

"Squeak~"

Zhang Da walked out of the house with his head hanging low and two policemen behind him.

"In that case, we'll arrange for admission first."

"Time is of the essence; we haven't been given much time."

Xu De turned to the doctor and began to explain:

"Therefore, please trouble the hospital to conduct the assessment as soon as possible, if possible."

The words were spoken.

The group then turned and left, heading towards the distant corridor.

Looking at Zhang Da's large back.

The doctor opened his mouth, then sighed deeply.

Based on his experience, most psychological problems occur during adolescence and middle age, and these two age groups are known for their high incidence of mental illness and psychological disorders.

Judging solely from Zhang Da's description, the other person's ailment is number 2...

The doctor suspected two things: 1. Schizophrenia; 2. Hysteria.

But overall, the preference leans more towards the former.

What the other party said:

Zhang Da said that his brain was not under his control...

After observation, the doctor discovered that it was not said intentionally.

That's really how it was presented!

Moreover, when Zhang Da said that his brain was out of control, he meant that his thoughts and his own mind seemed to be two separate entities!

It's as if your own thoughts are conversing with you, akin to hypnosis—an indescribable, fragmented mental state. Doctors call this state…

Out of control!

"Tsk, a schizophrenic at 18..."

The doctor sighed, remained silent for a moment, shook his head, and returned to the examination room to wait for the next patient.

Xu De did not leave with Zhang Da.

As mentioned before, the diagnosis of mental illness is a very complicated process.

Zhang Da needs to receive treatment at West China Hospital for a certain period of time; it is initially estimated that he will need to stay in the hospital for at least half a month.

at this time.

Psychiatry ward and inpatient building.

The five people stepped into the private hospital room.

There were no sophisticated instruments or pre-prepared medications in the ward. All there was was a hospital bed and a window that was still relatively sunny. Zhang Da changed into a blue and white striped hospital gown and sat on the bed without saying a word.

inside the house.

Xu De and Lin Yue sat on stools at the head of the bed.

Zhang Da was still in a daze, his pupils unfocused, clearly immersed in his own mental world of thought, until...

A peeled apple was handed to him.

Zhang Da snapped out of his daze and subconsciously looked up at Xu De beside him.

"Where is your guardian? Do you remember your guardian's name?"

Xu De handed the apple to the other person and casually asked a question.

The guardian plays a significant role. Compared to Xu De, the other party is the true family member and can be held accountable. The court will also take the other party's attitude into account and thus handle the matter strictly.

Even if the guardian absconds with the money, it does not change the fact that the other party has this right.

If the other party's aunt and uncle can still be found, it will be very helpful to the case.

"I don't remember."

Zhang Da held the apple, remained silent for a long time before responding, his voice somewhat hoarse.

Lin Yue looked at her from the side, thought for a moment, and then said:

"What about their appearance? Or did they say where they were going before they left? As long as they're not dead, there's always hope of finding them."

Zhang Da lowered his head, his voice several decibels lower.

"They wanted to go abroad before they left..."

have to.

They flew abroad; that's no different from being dead, there's no way to contact them.

Although Xu De had already verified this answer from multiple sources, he still couldn't help but ask again:

"Are you sure you can't find it?"

"I can't find it." Zhang shook his head.

Do you have any other relatives? I mean, relatives who know your age, identity, and date of birth!

Xu De spoke again.

Zhang Da shook his head.

Seeing this, everyone fell into deep thought.

No... There is no one in this world who can prove their identity... no, or rather, confirm their identity! Zhang Da is an adult, but judging from their bone age, the other party may not be an adult.

Given the irresponsibility of my aunt and uncle, it is highly likely that their ages were registered as older.

After all, if the initial age is high enough, the time to raise the child to 18 will be shortened. If the other party can come back, it will prove this hypothesis, and the case will be much easier to handle.

pity..

"They're all dead."

Zhang Da opened his mouth.

The three words were spoken softly, yet they brought a lump to one's throat.

Xu Delin and Yue were silent for a moment, then they all stood up together.

"You and the other officers stay here for now. We'll come to see you when we have time."

"If there's anything you want to eat, you can tell the police. West China Hospital has an internal cafeteria, so just let them buy it for you."

Zhang Da nodded.

Immediately after saying goodbye, Xu De turned and walked away.

"Squeak~"

The door opened, and two figures walked out.

Inside the ward, the spacious single room felt even more desolate and cold.

corridor.

"Alas, misfortune always seems to target the unfortunate."

Lin Yue closed the door, then sighed deeply, a hint of sorrow showing on her delicate face, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

These are my experiences...

Any one of these would be life-altering for anyone else, yet they all happened to these two sisters... Just thinking about how the other sister was alive and kicking when she delivered supplies to her makes Lin Yue feel heartbroken.

"Unfortunately, we can't find a guardian." Xu De was somewhat taken aback.

As it stands now.

The guardian is 100% impossible to find, and no one in the world knows the real information about Zhang Da and Zhang Er.

Otherwise, you can verify the information with the other party and pursue accountability and compensation at the same time.

talking.

Xu De paused, then turned to look at Lin Yue to the side, a look of emotion on his face.

He was about to speak when...

next second.

Lin Yue reacted quickly, instantly realizing what he was about to say.

Immediately afterwards, a thin, warm hand, like white jade, covered Xu De's lips.

"What are you going to say...? I advise you to think it through before you speak."

"Attorney Xu... I think one shouldn't have a servile personality!"

Xu De felt something soft touch his lips, but he had no time to pay attention to it.

After all, there were things more worth pursuing than women.

As for threats?

Heh heh, if I have to stop talking because of threats...

What's the difference between that and a spineless jerk?

Xu De pried the other person's hand off his mouth and, in the corridor under the gaze of other passersby, spoke:

"If Lin Zhenjun weren't a fraud, he could calculate the other party's location just by counting on his fingers."

"What a pity, what a pity I slacked off during morning prayers back then, so... umm..."

Xu De hadn't finished speaking.

One hand immediately covered his mouth, forcibly muting him.

Feeling the strange looks from passersby.

Lin Yue's ears turned bright red, feeling extremely ashamed and indignant. She lowered her head, covered her mouth with one hand, and pushed the other person away.

The two walked out, playfully bickering. As for the case... they had done what they needed to do.

Ultimately, the guardian wasn't particularly important to Zhang Da, simply because the other party's household registration book already showed them as an adult.

Even if someone changes their age, there needs to be solid evidence; words alone are useless.

As for Zhang Da appearing in court as an adult, and given the clear charge of "intentional injury," and the absence of a "Juvenile Protection Law," how should Xu De defend himself?

No problem.

You know.

Xu De has always been a staunch supporter of the "Mental Illness Act"!!!

As for what to do now, there are two points.

First, continue analyzing the case and try to see if other defense angles can be derived.

"Waiting for the court hearing!"

3 month 15 day.

Public opinion in Chengdu was once again in an uproar, with public sentiment running high, and the phone incident spread to West China Hospital.

For a short period of time, the emergency hotline was down, and the hospital had no choice but to open several additional connection channels.

During the same time period.

Some people even went to the police station to inquire.

A few newspaper articles, like dry tinder meeting a raging fire, instantly ignited a fire in society.

The reason for this lies in Liu Guofu himself; the rape he committed in Chengdu has truly provoked public outrage.

therefore.

The police had to send two more officers to guard Liu Guofu around the clock.

3 month 23 day.

The prosecutor's office conducted an investigation for nearly a month.

During this period, the occurrence, conflict, cause, process, and outcome of the case were fully understood.

At this point, the investigation phase concluded, and a professional and meticulous indictment was formulated for the case. It was not excessive, yet perfectly reasonable. (This occurred during the same time period.)

The court summons were delivered to everyone.

[Court hearing location: Intermediate People's Court of CD City, the capital of SC Province.]

[Case handler: Meng Junfeng, leader of the Intermediate People's Court, presiding judge of the Criminal Division, and third-level grand judge!]

As for the court date...

[Court hearing date...]

【May 1rd! 】

3 month 24 day.

There are seven days left until the trial.

There is good news and bad news.

The bad news is that Liu Guofu... is out of danger, and at the same time, the other party has recovered from their coma. This news was received.

Even some nurses at the hospital couldn't help but whisper among themselves, "Good people don't live long, but bad people live for a thousand years."

Liu Guofu was incredibly tough; so tough that Zhang Da couldn't kill him with 17 stabs. Even though the knife was dull, it was still a full 17 stabs!

The good news is...

Liu Guofu woke up.

Yes, Liu Guofu has woken up, which is good news.

The other party's awakening means that they are likely out of danger, and the probability of dying from complications in a short period of time drops sharply. The case has not escalated! Of course.

Although they have regained consciousness, this does not mean that their physical condition is good.

"It hurts...it hurts so much...it hurts so much..."

"Anesthetic! Give me anesthesia! Hurry and get the doctor to give me anesthesia!"

"What's wrong with my stomach... why does it hurt so much..."

3 month 25 day.

Inside the inpatient building of West China Hospital.

In the intensive care unit (ICU) single ward.

"Beep beep beep... beep beep beep beep."

Accompanied by the ticking of cold mechanical instruments, Liu Guofu, lying on the bed with his body covered in instruments, weakly uttered sounds from his throat.

At the bedside.

Fan He, Zhou Ning, and Yan Fei watched this scene with different emotions.

The first two people were fine; they were just looking at the instruments on one side.

There are many instruments in this room.

Liu Guofu suffered damage to multiple organs and can only survive for a short period of time by relying on machines to replace the function of his organs, which looks very tragic.

but. .

"The more tragic, the better!"

Fan He and Zhou Ning were thinking the truth in their hearts.

The worse the situation, the more benefits you can secure in court!

At the very least, they should be able to ask for more in medical expenses, compensation for emotional distress, and the like.

As for Yan Fei...

Yan Fei stood beside the bed.

"It hurts so much..."

As Liu Guofu lay on the bed, a sound escaped his throat.

Upon hearing this...

Yan Fei's eyes instantly welled up with tears, her heart aching as if being torn apart. She turned to look at Fan He and Zhou Ning and said:

"What are you doing here?! He's in pain! My son is in pain, didn't you hear?!"

The two lawyers paused slightly.

pain?

What does the pain have to do with them? They're not doctors; they can't do anything about the pain.

"Where's the anesthetic? Give my son a lot more anesthetic!" Yan Fei shouted angrily.

Zhou Ning: ..

Zhou Ning opened his mouth, then gently reminded him, "Anesthetic... this stuff can't be used casually."

Upon hearing this...

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei's anger flared even more. She put her hands on her hips and angrily questioned him again:

"What about that case?"

"How's the case going?!"