Lawyer: Start with legal retaliation against infidelity!

Chapter 80 The Breakthrough Point of the Immunity Card

It's 7:30 in the evening.

Night fell.

Lusen City, Intermediate People's Court.

Inside the medical room.

"Hmm..."

Lying on the hospital bed, Zhang Wei, the top lawyer, had a pained expression on his face, his eyes trembling slightly, and he made a sound.

moment.

He opened his eyes, instinctively reaching out to steady himself on the bed, lifting his upper body and leaning against the headboard. He was about to look around when...

Zhang Wei felt as if a razor blade was being twisted and turned in his brain, causing him excruciating pain!

This action immediately startled those around the medical room.

Several lawyers who were still resting, dressed in suits, showed delight upon seeing this.

"Attorney Zhang! Attorney Zhang is awake!"

"It's alright, she just fainted, it's nothing serious..."

"Zhang Lu, you should rest for a while. The doctor advised you to avoid mental exertion for the next couple of days."

The crowd gathered around, looking at Zhang Wei with great respect.

To be honest, Zhenghe Law Firm is a boutique "small law firm," but of course, it's not at the level of a firm like Jinmao Law Firm; it's just the name.

This law firm has only about twenty people, divided into three teams.

Zhang Wei and Sun Bing each led a team. This case at No. 18 Middle School was big enough and had a good reputation, plus Liu Hao had given them too much money.

Therefore, the law firm decided to temporarily combine the two top-performing legal teams of Zhang Wei and Sun Bing into one team by selecting senior lawyers.

Led by Zhang Wei.

At first, Sun Bing's team members were somewhat resentful. After all, they were all from a top-notch team, so why should Sun Bing get the lion's share of the profits when they were doing the same thing?

But now...

Impressed.

They were truly impressed!

Lawyer Sun Bing looked at Zhang Wei, her tone noticeably softer than in previous discussions.

She said, "Attorney Zhang, please rest. Don't worry about the case; there won't be a trial this week."

The others also said respectfully, "That's right, Attorney Zhang, you've sacrificed so much for the firm. You should take care of your health!"

"Attorney Zhang, as you know, I've always admired you."

"To be honest, I don't think those top lawyers at the red-circle law firms are necessarily better than you, Attorney Zhang. It's a waste of your talent to stay in Green Forest City!"

Everyone chimed in with their own words, but there wasn't a hint of sarcasm in their speech; it was all admiration.

You have to admire him.

The prosecutor's lawyer, Xu De...

That's really underhanded, incredibly underhanded. They even dared to launch a surprise attack with such irrefutable evidence!

They even remained silent, waiting for them to release all their defense evidence, allowing Lü Guangjun to appear in court and say things that would benefit their side before releasing the video recording.

The lie was exposed in public!

On this point alone, people with poor stress tolerance would probably be unable to refute it on the spot.

Zhang Wei was under such extremely high pressure...

He stubbornly continued debating with Huang Shi, who was in excellent condition.

That was a three-hour-long court hearing, a clash of legal principles!

"Attorney Zhang, your performance... truly deserves the gold medal!"

Sun Bing couldn't help but admire it.

After these words were spoken...

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei, whose headache had subsided slightly, immediately showed a bitter expression on his face.

"There's not much to say."

"We were all forced into it..."

Sometimes life is like this: unless someone pushes you, you don't even know where your potential lies.

They were all forced into this situation by Xu De. They had no choice but to fight; if they backed down even slightly, they risked being labeled as perjurs!

It's so gloomy...too gloomy.

"What about Lü Guangjun? How is he?"

In a daze, Zhang Wei remembered Lü Guangjun and quickly asked him.

Lü Guangjun...

Once the other party is arrested, they will almost certainly be investigated by the police.

They might even become accomplices in this case!

Of course, since the case has been opened in court, it is very likely that a separate case will be filed, but this also means that the other party will definitely face criminal liability.

If this person goes around biting people, it would be troublesome to accuse them of fabricating evidence at this crucial moment.

Although they gave the same testimony, they did not actually fabricate any physical evidence.

After all, with the red line in their hands, there's no reason to take such a big risk to forge documents.

"Lü Guangjun?"

Sun Bing replied, "He was taken away for questioning after the court session ended. He didn't make any false accusations. Our people have already spoken with the police."

It's good that they didn't bite anyone randomly.

Zhang Wei breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, attention returned to the case itself, and silence followed.

"Where is the agent?"

He suddenly asked again, the image of Xu De, the quiet and patient lawyer with a patience comparable to a tortoise, popping into his mind.

"What did he go to do?"

The investigation into Lü Guangjun's case should take about a week and a half, and the court hearing should also be scheduled for about a week and a half later.

Although our side still has the advantage.

but....

They thought so too before the trial.

Who knows if they'll pull off something even bigger!

"I left the courtroom with the prosecutor," Sun Bing replied, lowering his stance to that of a seasoned lawyer.

"They have most likely left the court and returned to their law firm."

"Attorney Zhang, you don't need to worry. Although we lost the first court hearing..."

"But in this case, the defendant's inherent advantages were simply too great!"

First, all three individuals share responsibility for the murder.

Second.

All three of them are within the age range required for protection!

The defendant, Liu Jingqi, isn't even 17; she wouldn't even be sentenced to life imprisonment!

Let alone Lü Guangjun revealing the truth.

Even if Xu Dezhen could find a rooftop angle to film the entire incident, Sun Bing would still dare to say that they had a slight advantage in this case!

"anyway."

"Courtroom confrontations are a routine part of prosecuting laws protecting minors."

Sun Bing, with a faint smile on her face, comforted him, "The advantage is with me!"

"Attorney Zhang, you can go and rest."

"As for what happens next, the police will go to the school... the rest of the lawyers on the team will handle it."

No. 18 Middle School is a good school, and its leaders have a decent reputation. It's just a pity that they were tricked by Lü Guangjun. There is a 100% chance that Lü Guangjun will be held accountable, which will likely implicate them as well.

But the threat is not significant.

Currently, there are only two major threats.

First, there were the journalists who knew about the case... They couldn't imagine how exaggerated the publicity would be once they left this medical room.

The defense attorney's cross-examination left the defendant's top defense lawyer bewildered.

Damn it, those reporters are so unprofessional!

It's great that he fainted. Zhang Wei's performance was clearly extraordinary. If it were an ordinary person, they probably would have fainted the moment the evidence was presented!

"it is good."

Zhang Wei breathed a sigh of relief, his heart finally at ease.

Just as Sun Bing said.

The defendant is holding the red line of the "Juvenile Protection Law" in their hands!

"The appearance of this thing means victory," and rejection? Don't be ridiculous.

There is absolutely no chance, not even the slightest, that the red line will be rejected!

Let alone Xu De, even if all the lawyers in Yanjing, who are at the very center of political resources, joined forces, they would not be able to shake him in the slightest.

Even if Judge Zhang Bingxin's personal interests are entirely on the side of the plaintiff, Liu Jingqi will only be sentenced to a maximum of 15 years!

He gave her "good performance" guidance, and Liu Jingqi may be able to come out in ten years.

so..

We can't lose.

From any perspective, there is no possibility of losing the case!

Zhang Wei felt relieved.

"Am I making you uncomfortable?"

"Was it because I put some pressure on you during the court hearing?"

at the same time.

Detention center.

Inside the lawyer's meeting room.

Xu De sat in the chair with a faint smile on his face and calm eyes, yet his gaze could make anyone who looked at him feel uneasy.

Behind him stood Wang Chao and Lin Yue, the three of them silently watching Qiao Wang inside the fence in front of them.

"No...no."

The meeting room.

Qiao Wang's heart raced, his breathing became heavy, his hands clenched tightly, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

She kept her head down, not daring to look at the other person.

"Hehe, your attitude is different from before."

Have you ever regretted it?

Xu De remained smiling and spoke calmly as he sat in front of the iron fence without saying a word.

Qiao Wang isn't 16, she's 17, if Xu De wants to target her...

She could be sentenced to life imprisonment, although theoretically she could at least be reduced to 10 years, but Qiao Wang clearly does not meet this requirement, and she doesn't even know how to reduce her sentence.

Even after getting out of prison... he'll probably be at least forty years old. After that generational gap, it's not a pleasant experience.

The most crucial thing is...

"I don't think you regret it."

Xu De suddenly spoke, piercing through the other party's facade with a single sentence.

"You're just scared."

"Are you afraid I'll use you as an example?"

Qiao Wang paused, then felt an uncontrollable tremor in his heart, and his pupils contracted.

Indeed, she was just scared.

kill?

She was indeed panicked and regretful after the death, but her regret was contingent on the court imposing sanctions on her!

If there were no sanctions... she would continue to laugh and joke, just like any other person.

As for... Yang Jiale?

It was naturally the other person who fell and died on their own; it had nothing to do with her.

"What do you want from me?"

Qiao Wang suddenly spoke, though her breathing was still deep, she was filled with physical fear.

But her eyes still held a hint of ruthlessness born of being exposed, and it was this ruthlessness that gave her the courage to speak.

Let's talk about Liu Jingqi.

After a moment's thought, Xu De said, "As far as I know, you, Jiang Yu, and Liu Jingqi were in the same orphanage?"

That's right.

Besides Liu Jingqi, Qiao Wang and Jiang Yu are also orphans from the Jiaqin Welfare Home.

But unlike Liu Jingqi.

After Jiang Yuqiao was adopted, she had a younger brother... who was the biological son of her adoptive parents.

The latter then had twins, a boy and a girl.

As a result, both sides stopped paying attention to Qiao Wang and Jiang Yu, and didn't even come to the court hearing to announce the verdict... they weren't even willing to stand at the courthouse door.

"Miss Qiao, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

In a daze.

Xu De suddenly changed the subject, sighed, and said with some regret.

He said, "To be honest, from the perspective of a passerby... it's really not worth it for you to keep sticking to your guns and not say anything."

"Think about it, why is it that Liu Jingqi's adoptive parents are the only ones to appear in court, even though they're all from orphanages?"

"Why is it that even though they're both orphans from an orphanage, she gets to be pampered by adoptive parents?!"

"And... why is she the culprit in this case? Whether she's the ringleader or the main culprit, it's Liu Jingqi."

"But why did I have to drag you into this?"

"And now, you still have to keep her quiet..."

"You should know that if you do this... you'll end up with a severe sentence!"

Xu De paused.

Immediately, his tone lowered a few octaves as he looked at Qiao Wang, whose fists were clenched tightly, and slowly said, "However, Liu Jingqi has parents who are willing to spend two or three hundred thousand yuan to arrange a reduced sentence for her."

"And what about you?"

"Miss Qiao...would your adoptive parents be willing to spend two or three hundred thousand yuan to reduce your sentence?"

Are you willing?

Of course, I don't want to!

How could two or three hundred thousand be given to an adopted daughter... and an unloved adopted daughter at that?

But Liu Jingqi...

Qiao Wang lowered his head, his hands clenched tightly, his fingertips turning white, and he gritted his teeth.

Xu De's words were very seductive, like the devil whispering in one's ear.

Why?

Because what he said makes sense!

"And what I want to ask is also very simple."

"So...when did Liu Jingqi appear at the family welfare home?"

Xu De's voice wasn't loud, but his enunciation was extremely clear, and every word reached Qiao Wang's ears perfectly.

After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then seemed to suddenly remember something.

"Oh, right, just to clarify."

"Before meeting you, I had already met Jiang Yu. Guess... did she say anything?"

Jiang Yu...you've met her before?

Qiao Wang paused, then looked up at Xu De, his expression slightly changed, and a struggle flashed in his eyes.

The other party has met Jiang Yu...

Will Jiang Yu talk about it?

Will she...? If she tells me, and I don't... won't I get a harsher sentence?

But if I were to say it myself...

He fell silent.

Xu De wasn't in a hurry; he sat quietly in his chair.

a long time.

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

"She...she entered the orphanage a year after me."

"I was only 5 years old then!"

Qiao Wang kept his head down and gritted his teeth as he spoke.

Everyone looks out for themselves!

Who told Liu Jingqi to hurt her so badly? She usually just bullies people, but she never had the thought of killing anyone!

"Oh?"

Xu De nodded, his face expressionless, and continued, "Yes, I know."

Do you have any more details?

Upon seeing this, Qiao Wang was shocked and cursed inwardly.

The other party's reaction... Jiang Yu has really sold herself and Liu Jingqi out!

She was anxious, knowing that if she couldn't provide any information, her sentence would definitely not be reduced.

"Liu Jingqi is already an adult!"

"She was a bit thin when she came in, but she should have been an adult long ago!"

Qiao Wang spoke again.

"Mm." Xu De nodded.

"What evidence do you have to prove it?"

Qiao Wang was speechless.

evidence?

No, it happened more than ten years ago, where would she find evidence?!

"I...I..."

Qiao Wang was speechless, his heart filled with anxiety.

He then offered several more clues, but all of them came to nothing; they were all just one-sided testimonies and accusations, which the judge ignored.

Seeing this scene.

Xu De shook his head and made as if to stand up and leave.

See here.

Qiao Wang panicked completely. She racked her brains and finally blurted out something.

"I remember now!"

"Liu Jingqi had an accent when she was little!"

Was Liu Jingqi taken to an orphanage by someone?

Is it a staff member or something else?

Xu De suddenly stopped, a thought flashing through his mind for a moment. He looked at him and said calmly, "Continue."

Upon hearing this...

Qiao Wang blushed, and after a long while, he couldn't think of anything. He could only stammer, "I...I don't remember anything else."

I don't know what kind of accent it was, but I remember one phrase: "What's wrong with that?"

"That's how Liu Jingqi spoke back then. It took her a long time to change her accent, I know that very well!"

"I really don't remember anything else."

After speaking, she wasn't sure if what she said was as valuable as Jiang Yu's, so she looked up at her uneasily.

Xu De remained unmoved, stood up, and casually began packing his things.

"Ms. Qiao, this meeting ends here. We will contact you again if we need anything in the future."

The words were spoken.

Xu De got up and left.

Watching his retreating figure, Qiao Wang opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything, his heart filled with unease.

Outside the detention center.

"What do you mean?" Wang Chao asked, looking at Xu De.

Xu De thought for a moment, but did not rush to a conclusion. Instead, he said, "Let's see Jiang Yu first."

The words were spoken.

He then asked the bailiffs to make arrangements.

Not long after.

The original seats in the lawyer's meeting room still held Qiao Wang's warmth, but the person inside the fence had changed to Jiang Yu.

Looking at Jiang Yu.

Xu De calmly said, "A few minutes ago, we saw Qiao Wang briefly. Guess if she would..."

8:30 p.m.

The main gate of the detention center.

Xu De walked out slowly, exhaled a deep breath, and showed some signs of fatigue on his face.

Jiang Yu finished asking her questions, but didn't provide any useful information overall.

But... it proves one thing!

"Liu Jingqi has a regional accent."

Wang Chao walked out of the main gate of the detention center, a look of confusion on his face.

Lin Yue nodded. "It's an accent from Sichuan, Guizhou, and Chongqing."

Although the internet isn't widespread right now, she's familiar with accents from all over the country and quickly pinpointed where Qiao Wang and Jiang Yu were referring to.

"What's so strange about that?"

Wang Chao raised an eyebrow, a hint of confusion on his face.

It's normal to have a local accent; in 2002, most people spoke with a strong regional accent.

"Having an accent isn't surprising, but..."

Xu De suddenly spoke, his eyes narrowing.

What is an accent?

The □ sound is a way of producing speech.

How can I possibly say this out loud?

We must learn!

How can you learn an accent? It's difficult, unless...

From a young age, children are exposed to local accents and unconsciously learn them by imitating adults!

But then a problem arises.

When Liu Jingqi first entered the Jiaqin Welfare Home, she was only four or five years old at most.

It takes at least two or three years for a child to learn an accent!

in other words...

Liu Jingqi is not from Lvsen City. She was born in Sichuan, Guizhou and Chongqing, and she was only in Lvsen City for a very short time!

Did they come to Midori City with their parents and then get lost?

wrong.

A four- or five-year-old can already give a simple description, and if a person from another province reports their child missing in the city, the child can be easily found based on their accent.

Therefore, it can be basically ruled out that the other party's parents were in Green Forest City at the time.

There are only two options.

Either Liu Jingqi deliberately concealed her background... For a 4 or 5-year-old child to conceal her background, even if it's possible, it's 100% abnormal.

Or...

"There's something wrong with the welfare home!"

Xu De suddenly spoke, his eyes narrowed, a secret unknown to others surfacing in his mind.

The first trial could basically convict Liu Jingqi, but she remained arrogant and unrepentant after the court session ended, simply because she was a minor.

But if we say...

My guess was right, so...

He could very well completely strip away the "get-out-of-jail-free card" that comes with being a minor!

Minors? We're beating up minors!

He wanted to see if Liu Jingqi could still be as arrogant as she was now without this get-out-of-jail-free card!

"What's the problem?!" Lin Yue was taken aback.

"Fraudulent subsidy scheme!"

Xu De blurted it out.

"Fraudulent subsidy claims?"

Wang Chao was taken aback. "What is this?"

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