Who Made Him a Lawyer?-Chapter 106 - 102: Upper City’s Response
In charity fraud, someone is destined to die!
But for Wang Hai, it doesn't matter.
Dead is dead.
He doesn't care if it's from sickness or pain; he only cares if he has money!
To him, your life isn't even a life; it's currency, it's money, it's the Dollar!
Homeless people and scavengers? Struggling to survive?
The average lifespan of a homeless person is only five to six years; he thinks he's merely making them die early, perhaps even making their deaths more valuable!
Wang Hai doesn't care; it's just a few despicable wretches struggling at death's door.
No.
He does care about something!
That's himself!
Wang Hai only cares whether he dies or lives!!!
"You did well, burning the key evidence before leaving, so the police don't have direct evidence against me."
Wang Hai took a deep breath and spoke in a serious tone.
He thought for a long time, finally deciding to gamble on that faint chance of survival.
The millions of dollars spent annually weren't given away for nothing.
Although most of it was used to open smuggling channels, using others to deliver the goods.
He managed to change his nationality to Elephant Country, nominally acquiring a wife who is a third-level secretary at an embassy.
According to the law, he stands a minuscule chance of evading trial.
This chance depends on the efforts of the country involved!
Of course, there's also a possibility that after negotiations by Eastern Country, Elephant Country might back down, directly revoking immunity...
"Luckily, after millions spent annually, some people have more or less dirt on them..."
Wang Hai murmured to himself.
He's not afraid these people won't protect him.
The reason his criminal chain is hard to clean is because of his tight ties with their officials!
If Eastern Country keeps him for thorough investigation, then dragging down people from Elephant Country is just a matter of time!
He indeed has a chance to survive.
It's just that he needs to go through three layers of bargaining, so the chance is extremely slim!
But regardless of how slim... those entangled with him will definitely try to pull him out!
"What needs to be done now..."
"Is to delay the time as much as possible..."
Wang Hai's eyes flashed with intelligence as he glanced at the police outside, stood up, and took a deep breath.
"I want to invoke my legal right to apply for a lawyer!!!"
Based on Eastern Country's law.
He has the right to apply for a lawyer for himself!!!
"What do you want to do?"
Looking at the policeman approaching with a frown.
Wang Hai quickly said, "I demand to apply for a lawyer!"
The police in front furrowed his brow in indecision, whispered to those around, and then left the holding room to find someone.
Seeing this, Wang Hai calmed his heart, looking up at the view outside the window.
What he fears most now...
Is that his subordinates might say something they shouldn't!
As for where his subordinates are?
They've already been taken to the interrogation room for questioning!
...
In the interrogation room.
"Bang!"
"I'm telling you, you'd better confide everything you know!"
"Wang Hai has been arrested, and the police are fully aware of the evidence of the boiler room crimes. Resisting will only lead to a dead end!"
Chen Changchun slammed the table, and with his other hand, pointed aggressively at Zhang Mang before him.
Beside him, Liu Jin sat with cold eyes.
The atmosphere in the entire interrogation room was suffocating!
Opposite the two, the one being interrogated... was Zhang Mang!
"Heh heh."
Zhang Mang, exuding hooliganism, was in his thirties, and even when handcuffed by the police, showed not a hint of fear.
"Officer, I haven't done anything!"
"I'm just a security guard at the welfare center. I was patrolling early yesterday morning when you took me away...."
At this, Liu Jin's face darkened.
Patrolling?
Clearly, he had been knocked out by Wang Chao, then taken away by the police!
"Still lying." Chen Changchun's eyes suppressed fury.
"I'm telling the truth, I'm innocent!"
Zhang Mang grinned mischievously.
He's been in the police station more than once, but each time it's not long before he gets out, but...
Liu Jin suddenly smirked, showing ridicule.
"Do you think you can get out like you usually do?"
Isn't that possible?
Zhang Mang paused, suddenly feeling anxious inside, but still acted unconcerned.
"Officer, I'm a good citizen, I haven't done anything, I just woke up to find myself here, not knowing what you want me to say..."
Still not talking?
Really won't shed tears till he sees the coffin!
"You better remember how you look now!"
Liu Jin and Chen Changchun sneered and stopped paying attention to him, directly ordering Zhang Mang to be taken away.
Currently, apart from Xu Liang, no other evidence links Wang Hai directly to murders with Zhang Mang and others.
But that's okay.
If Zhang Mang doesn't speak, Li Mang will, if Li Mang doesn't, Sun Mang can talk too.
The police have arrested over twenty people...
Chen Changchun doesn't believe everyone's mouth is as tight as his!
"Take him away!"
A few guards stepped forward, roughly grabbing Zhang Mang, causing his wounds to sting painfully.
Once he disappeared, Liu Jin took a deep breath, then looked at Chen Changchun and said:
"Captain Chen, what is the top planning to do with this case?"
What to do?
Chen Changchun paused before falling into silence.
How to handle the case?
Chen Changchun smacked his lips, then lit a cigarette, took a hard puff, and grinned.
"You should be glad Wang Hai and the welfare center aren't in Hongfu District."
This case, without thinking, Chen Changchun knew the higher-ups wouldn't handle lightly.
Not to mention previous victims.
Just those four boiler rooms in the basement!
Enough to shock Upper City and enrage them!
In the rage, there naturally would be thunderous measures.
But due to authority and timing issues, Upper City couldn't direct people directly.
"I guess, most likely Lanshan Province will take the lead to remove everyone and everything related to Wang Hai throughout Hanhai City!"
"As for Upper City's intentions..."
Chen Changchun paused, then shook his head.
"Then I don't know." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
Upon hearing this, Liu Jin fell silent.
After a long while, he came to his senses and couldn't help but smile wryly.
"This year has been quite tough..."
Since the second half of the year began, he hadn't had a single good day.
His usual nine-to-five job had been stubbornly turned into working until five a.m. and starting again at nine a.m...
At this point in the conversation, Chen Changchun's eyes also revealed a hint of fatigue.
He hadn't finished investigating the Zheng Mei case, and now he was onto a new case concerning Wang Hai...
"Enough. Let's get back to investigating."
Chen Changchun shook his head and then, with a determined gaze, refocused on the matter at hand.
"The sooner we finish the investigation, the better! No harm in it!"
...
...
In Hanhai City, the Wang Hai case caused quite an uproar. By the early hours of November 1st, Lanshan Province had already convened an emergency meeting about it.
The content of this meeting is unknown.
But after the meeting, groups of people began heading to Hanhai City in droves.
Meanwhile, Su Guo also sent the remaining complete information to Upper City after November 2nd.
For a time, the atmosphere in all of Upper City became markedly oppressive as people looked at the basic victim count on the documents, along with Wang Hai himself...
Everyone was deeply shocked.
In 2004 alone, the number of deaths caused by Wang Hai was as high as several dozen!
The number of victims completely surpassed any case in Eastern Country this year!!!
Shortly thereafter, the first meeting was convened.
The meeting dispersed amid a tense atmosphere.
...
On November 3rd, the second meeting was convened.
The Wang Hai case was once again brought to the table.
His foreign nationality was a focal point of discussion, and the embassy and Wang Hai shared the same views, making contact with each other.
The final result was a parting without amicable resolution.
...
On November 5th, the third meeting was reconvened.
This time, participants were mostly filled with intense anger.
Elephant Country continued to demand Wang Hai, and those responsible for the matter had an extremely tough stance, which incited uncontrollable emotions!
Similarly.
Eastern Country's attitude in negotiations was equally tough!
Once again, there was a parting without amicable resolution.
...
On November 6th, after several rounds of negotiations.
The final choice was made to disregard the embassy discussions and thoroughly investigate the case first!
It was unanimously agreed that.
A supervisory task force should be dispatched to Hanhai City!
Due to the case's enormous scope and the fact that the criminal network is already systematic, only local efforts could dismantle it, all under the supervision of the task force.
Just that this task force differed from the usual ones.
Only when the task force arrives will everyone understand its difference!
...
...
On the same day.
On November 6th, as the task force headed to Hanhai City, days prior, the police reluctantly agreed to Wang Hai's lawyer's delegation request in accordance with legal protocols.
His delegation quickly spread among various law firms.
As for which firm would take it...
In Hanhai City.
Hongfu District, Chengen Law Firm.
"A delegation? A delegation from the police and the law firm?"
"If successful, the delegation fee alone could reach millions!?"
"What kind of case is this!?"
Within the Chengen Law Firm, as a message from the firm's manager circulated, all the lawyers were stunned.
"It's unclear for now. According to people from the Lawyers' Association, it's likely a criminal case."
"Who's going to take it?"
In the office hall, Manager Sun addressed a group of lawyers dressed in professional suits.
Normally, in a firm delegation, subordinates have no choice.
Only this kind of million-dollar case was different...
It had to be handled specially!
"A criminal case? A million-dollar delegation fee!?"
A lawyer stood up from his desk, surprised, and took the file from Manager Sun to look through.
After a long time, he spoke with doubt:
"It really is a criminal case!"
Upon this revelation, the surrounding people fell into astonishment and gathered to view the document together.
Once confirmed, everyone began exchanging bewildered looks.
Everyone knows.
Cases are usually divided into three types: administrative, civil, and criminal—administrative cases being set aside for the moment.
The remaining two, civil cases are where the old money lies, while criminal cases are purely for fame!
Lawyers normally don't expect to earn money from criminal cases.
Now, this case, the delegation fee is as high as a million!!!
What on earth did the client do!?
"Enough talk, is anyone taking it?"
Manager Sun waved his hand to disperse the crowd and then scanned the room to ask.
Everyone exchanged glances and then shook their heads, none speaking up.
Upon hearing this, Manager Sun was speechless, furrowing his brow and speaking in a deep voice:
"That's a million-dollar delegation fee!"
"A whole million, and if you win big... it could multiply several times over!"
"None of you want to take it!?"
In response, all the lawyers in front of him shook their heads in unison.
"Manager Sun, stop kidding around. The higher the delegation fee, the bigger the case."
"Having money presupposes capability being up to par... even if I take it, would you give it to me?"
Manager Sun was left speechless.
Indeed.
If someone is willing to pay millions for a criminal case, you know the case must be tough.
Moreover, the delegation description of the client is vague and secretive, clearly problematic at first glance.
You're at a law firm.
Everyone here has passed the lawyer qualification exam. There aren't many fools among them!
Seeing no one willing to take it, Manager Sun was also left helpless.
But...
This is millions of dollars!
Millions in cash, as in 2004!!!
Even those big companies wouldn't let such a case slip by!
Manager Sun was somewhat unwilling.
He turned his head, scanning the room silently for a moment, then suddenly looked towards two people reclining in the corner, having tea in rocking chairs.
"Zhang Cheng, Liu Xun, would you like to give it a try?"
