Chapter 421: Chapter 308: Court Session!
Liu Jinshui has an accomplice, deduced by Wu Chengjun through his seasoned experience.
But now, there’s no trace of the accomplice...
"No accomplice, nothing at all."
Xu Liang looked at Wu Chengjun and slowly spoke.
Wu Chengjun wanted to say something more, but Xu Liang’s expression turned serious, and he said sternly:
"Have you finished the paper yet!?"
Wu Chengjun was momentarily at a loss for words, his slightly wrinkled and somewhat aged face showing a hint of embarrassment, leaving him speechless.
Who finishes a paper in one day?
To finish it in a day or a night... Is that really a paper or crap!?
Xu Liang, however, said with heartache:
"Look at other teachers, they’re so outstanding, and you’re still going at your leisurely pace, what will happen in the future!?"
"I solve cases every day to gain fame so you can move up the ranks!"
"But now you haven’t even finished your paper...."
Upon hearing this.
Wu Chengjun immediately conceded.
"I’m wrong, I’m wrong, teacher recognizes his mistake, I’ll go back to my room and write it now."
Wu Chengjun felt deeply ashamed, repeatedly stepping back into his bedroom, beginning to write vigorously.
"The old man can teach too."
Xu Liang’s face showed a gratified expression, then he collected his expression, his face gradually showing a solemn look.
Someone is investigating me...
Even bypassing me and Wu Chengjun, being investigated without us noticing!
Although my information is quite easy to check...
Such acts of investigating often have a strong purpose!
Like some people in Upper City, even if they see Xu Liang, they feel speechless, at most they know my resume and name, and how bold I am.
But according to Professor Zhang and those people...
"Investigating my connections, background, family?"
Xu Liang frowned, mumbling to himself.
He’s being investigated due to the lawsuit, so the other party is likely related to this case, has ties.
Is it related to Zhu Haoyi!?
"What’s the situation over at Zhu Haoyi?"
Xu Liang looked up at Yang Ruoxi beside him.
Yang Ruoxi thought for a moment, then raised her head and spoke:
"He’s already arrived at Upper City."
Arrived at Upper City?
That fast!?
Xu Liang’s face showed a hint of surprise, but after thinking for a bit, he asked again:
"When was the filing notice issued?"
"Around three or four this afternoon, I think," Yang Ruoxi said.
"When did Zhu Haoyi probably arrive?" Xu Liang asked again.
"Three o’clock, I think."
After Yang Ruoxi finished speaking, she paused, then frowned.
Notice at three, arrival at three?
If the case was filed at Zhengyang City Court, that’s fine, but now it’s the distance from Zhengyang City to the Capital City, even a plane takes hours to fly!
So....
"He arrived before the filing notice was issued... who gave the message? TV? Reporters?"
Xu Liang kept pondering, considering one possibility after another.
Previously, he could believe the other party came early after seeing a TV report.
But after Professor Zhang’s reminder...
"Who is this person?" Su Yu couldn’t help asking on the side, "Who’s investigating?"
Xu Liang shook his head, if he knew, he would’ve already brought Sun Zhongmin to block the door.
But...
"Anyone know someone in National Security?"
Xu Liang suddenly asked, looking around at everyone.
Su Yu and Yang Ruoxi looked at each other, then both shook their heads.
National Security is too distant for them, completely out of reach.
Fortunately, Xu Liang does know someone in National Security. After pulling out his phone, he suddenly paused, then after a moment of thought, he still dialed the number.
"Ring ring ring~"
...
...
June 19th.
Clear weather.
After organizing himself, Zhu Haoyi began understanding the whole incident, considering how to approach Dongyang Vegetable Market without raising suspicion.
At the same time.
Xu Liang and several special police officers re-contacted, but the contact again yielded no results.
He turned his attention to the trial.
...
June 23rd.
President Duan from the Beihai Province Mining Organization excitedly provided Xu Liang with a list of crimes related to Zhu Haoyi.
According to the list, Zhu Haoyi is evidently involved in the sale of state-owned resources, even....
When the Coal Alliance was formed to sell coal abroad, the price crash was due to Zhu Haoyi secretly selling at lower prices first!
With some information in hand, Xu Liang began organizing it into a dossier.
President Duan had never been so proactive before. In the phone call, he even said he would do anything as long as Zhu Haoyi could be taken down!
...
June 27th...
Only twenty days until the first trial.
Zhu Haoyi tentatively went to the vegetable market, but unfortunately, he didn’t see anyone he was supposed to meet with, only learning through other means...
"National Security’s resources suddenly got utilized and released?"
"What’s going on? Why is there a sudden variable?"
In the hotel, Zhu Haoyi drew the curtains, frowned, and while dialing the phone, his face was full of confusion.
National Security’s defenses were strengthened, people couldn’t get to the market...
"No idea."
The phone speaker echoed back.
"You’re currently the focus of Upper City, don’t investigate lightly for now, wait for the right opportunity."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Haoyi fell into deep thought.
...
July 7th.
Xu Liang began a thorough investigation into Zhengyang Mining Company, from the accidents, to the miners, and even the seized minerals, almost everything that could be checked was thoroughly investigated. However, although there was some information, the other party showed no flaws.
Until... an unexpected figure appeared at the entrance of the courtyard.
"Knock knock knock~"
Sitting in the courtyard reading a book given by Professor Zhang, Xu Liang came back to his senses at this moment, stood up, and opened the door.
The moment the door opened.
Li Yang’s figure appeared before him, this is... Zhu Haoyi’s secretary!?
Indeed.
The man in front was clearly Li Yang, whom Xu Liang had seen in Zhengyang City before, and he was smiling brightly at Xu Liang.
"Mr. Xu, I believe we can discuss the compensation issue of the Run Dong Weaving Plant further, perhaps there might be some misunderstanding with this case...."
He did not come to surrender or show weakness.
He came simply to test the waters!
Xu Liang’s attitude was....
"Bang!"
He directly closed the door.
Li Yang did not get angry but seemed to ponder something.
’The movement from National Security... is it related to him?’
Li Yang fell into thought, continuously recalling the recent activities of National Security.
If National Security is indeed connected to Xu Liang, then their identity... the other party must be suspicious!
After just a brief moment of contemplation, Li Yang shook his head.
’The mining company has no suspicious points, from establishment to now it has been legal and compliant, it can’t be investigated!’
With that, Li Yang left the courtyard.
...
...
Until...
July 17th.
The day the first trial was held!!!
In Upper City, in the Intermediate People’s Court, countless people gathered here.
This is the judiciary of Eastern Country, the top level of the Intermediate Court!
Even though it’s just a middle court, the demeanor of the staff and the building’s decor are no different from the High Court of other provinces!
Countless judges responsible for maintaining this machinery of ’justice’ walked about.
And among them were three people...
"Hiss, the publicity of this case is really huge, the authorities actually assigned it to the Intermediate Court..."
Three people wearing judge’s robes walked and talked, one of them speaking in a deep tone, whispered.
"Logically, it should be placed in a local court..."
Another person also spoke truthfully, then sighed, his brows full of worry.
They were to judge a case called Beheading Complaint·Case!
Both were veterans of the Intermediate Court, one was the chief judge, the other was the deputy chief judge, and the third was even a high court judge on temporary assignment!
Such a configuration appearing in a single case, especially in Upper City, was quite rare.
"It’s difficult to judge."
Chief Judge Liu muttered, a thoughtful look in his eyes.
He didn’t have any particular opinion about Xu Liang and Li Yang.
He just simply thought that the information and evidence were hard to verify, after all, this was Upper City and not Zhengyang City, the evidence presented by both parties were all from Zhengyang City.
By the time it needed verification, Upper City would still need to send people to Zhengyang City.
Even according to what Xu Liang said, the chaos in Zhengyang City... the verification results might not even be accurate!
"By the way, does Judge Zhao have any experience?"
Chief Judge Liu suddenly paused, turned back, and glanced at Zhao Yi beside him.
Regarding Xu Liang, it had to be Zhao Yi!
Chief Judge Liu wasn’t afraid of Xu Liang, but consulting Zhao Yi for advice was very necessary!
"What do you think... how should this case be judged?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi, who had remained silent, suddenly twitched the corner of his mouth, recalling Xu Liang’s previous ’see you in court’.
Then, he took a deep breath and cursed:
"Trial? Do you believe that during the first trial, both parties will just babble nonsense!?"
Babble nonsense...
Chief Judge Liu paused, his brow furrowed, emitting an aura mixed with inexplicable dignity.
What does babble nonsense mean?
It doesn’t mean talking gibberish, but saying things unrelated to the case being tried!
For example, if you’re asked to calculate 1+1, yet you insist on bringing out a 10x10 formula.
This is babble nonsense.
However, to prevent such incidents from occurring...
"If so... the court can execute an expulsion against him." Chief Judge Liu stated.
Court time is precious.
Such uncooperative behavior would even deserve a physical reprimand, let alone a regulation-compliant expulsion!
However...
"Hehe, I would also like an expulsion." Zhao Yi twitched the corner of his mouth, a sense of helplessness welled up in his heart.
"Do you think with the current situation of this case, is the trial suitable for expelling the lawyer in the first instance?"
He suddenly asked back.
Chief Judge Liu paused, instinctively wanting to say it complied with the law, but upon thinking twice, he was stunned.
Is it suitable?
From a legal standpoint, it is suitable.
But...
"Don’t forget, why did the plaintiff Liu Jinshui come to Upper City to file the case!" Zhao Yi kindly reminded.
The reason being Zhengyang City has been so corrupt it’s beyond remedy!
He wanted to file a case, and without a word, he got beaten up, wanted to go outside to make a complaint, and had his hand chopped clean off!
In a ’suicide scene’ where there is clearly a second person, the police determined it was suicide.
The alive or dead state of Zhang Shan’s wife was unknown, yet she was saddled with the accusation of embezzlement and fleeing...
"Think about it."
"In this situation... if at the first trial, the judge directly expelled his lawyer from the court, how would the public opinion be?"
Zhao Yi said slowly, and his words sent a chill down Liu’s spine.
How would the public opinion be?
It would surely explode directly!
