Who Made Him a Lawyer?-Chapter 120 - 115: Court in Session!

The efficiency of special handling in Eastern Country is exceptionally swift.

For normal criminal cases, dragging on for several months is quite normal, the reason being fairness.

A criminal case process typically involves: police gathering evidence to complete the evidence chain — the prosecution office conducting checks, and if anything is missing, sending it back for re-investigation — the court holding hearings.

During this period, from trial to sentencing, it might take a year or two!

Some cases are even more outrageous.

For example, the defendant committed a minor offense and only needs to serve two years, but the prolonged trial leads to the defendant being held for three or four years already...

But special handling is different.

Compared to the massive poisoning case from the past life, the severity of Wang Hai's case is even more significant!

So.

...

...

Only a week had passed since Xu Liang was notified.

Wang Hai… was escorted to the court!

November 24th.

Twelve noon.

In the Hongfu Street Law Firm.

Standing in front of the mirror, Yang Ruoxi was tidying Xu Liang's suit.

Feeling the warmth from the other's body and the scent emanating from him, Yang Ruoxi's heart beat a bit faster.

She reached out to adjust Xu Liang's tie at his chest.

Instantly, her fingertips touched the firm chest muscles under Xu Liang's thin shirt, the sensation feeling like an electric current passing into her heart.

"So ticklish."

Xu Liang looked at Yang Ruoxi, who was half a head shorter, arranging his clothes.

"Speaking of which, is it always the law firm's assistant's duty to intimately arrange the boss's clothes?"

He asked suspiciously.

Her actions made his chest feel itchy, a strange sensation.

Hearing this, Yang Ruoxi raised her face and looked at him seriously, saying:

"Exactly right!"

"The courtroom is very serious, so the attire must naturally be impeccable!"

Xu Liang was somewhat puzzled, but after all, it was his first time being a boss, so he didn't refute, just letting her arrange his chest.

Not long after.

He finally felt the soft palm leave his chest.

"Time to go, if we don't leave now, we'll be late."

Yang Ruoxi reminded him.

Upon hearing this, Xu Liang instinctively looked up to check the time.

It was already 12:17, and Wang Hai's case was starting at 1:30.

If the courthouse weren't close, they might not make it in time.

"Let's go."

Xu Liang nodded, rechecked the documents to ensure nothing was overlooked, and then left the law firm with her.

After closing the main door tightly, Xu Liang took his place in the driver's seat. Once she was seated in the passenger seat, he stepped on the gas pedal and left.

"Vroom~!"

The engine roared, the fuel pump continuously extracting from the tank.

The four wheels sped towards the location of the Hanhai City Intermediate Court!

Yang Ruoxi watched the fuel gauge drop steadily, a pained expression on her face.

This broken company's...

The boss had freeloaded off her for several months, and now not only wasn't there a salary, but she even had to subsidize the gas money!

However, her lament didn't last long, because...

They arrived at the place.

"Screech!"

The sound of brakes rang out as Xu Liang steadily parked within the parking lines.

They checked the time, tidied up their documents, and quickly walked into the courthouse.

The Hanhai City Intermediate Court, Xu Liang had been here many times before.

Without needing any guidance, they easily found their way to the waiting room. Xu Liang stood at the door, placing his hand on the handle, and gently pressed down.

"Squeak~"

The door opened.

Since he was a witness for the prosecution, the waiting room was generally filled with people from the prosecution side, like prosecutors, victim's family members, etc.

However, the people in this waiting room....

Were somewhat different.

Seeing the people inside, Xu Liang was stunned.

In the room, there was a sea of shadows, and upon hearing movement, they collectively turned their heads towards the door, just in time to make eye contact with Xu Liang.

Among these people, some wore administrative jackets with national emblems pinned on them.

There were also elders in suits with gold-rimmed glasses, but most were middle-aged in their forties.

Looking around, there were at least ten people!

And their identities were....

'In police uniform is Zhao Ge from Public Security, the administrative jacket is from the provincial office, the dark blue suits are from the Supreme Prosecution Office and Supreme Court, the dark navy suits are from the Ministry of Justice...'

Xu Liang swallowed, facing the dozen pairs of eyes in front of him.

He felt as if a giant mountain was weighing down on his shoulders...

What a situation.

In one glance, the city prosecution office prosecutor, whom it was usually hard to even meet, was the lowest-ranked small fry here...

This was the first time Xu Liang had seen a single case attract such heavyweight individuals in his life!

Until...

"Teacher Su!"

Xu Liang's eyes brightened in a daze, and as he walked in, he spoke:

"Teacher Su, why are you here too?"

In the crowd was Su Guo from the special investigative team, chatting with others.

Hearing the commotion, he turned his head, raising his eyebrows.

"You've arrived?"

Xu Liang nodded, "I've arrived."

Recognizing Xu Liang as one of their own, most people withdrew their gazes, leaving only a few curious eyes inspecting him.

After all, there wasn't anyone under forty in the room.

The sudden arrival of a youngster in his twenties was inevitably intriguing.

"Is this your student?"

Someone beside looked curiously at Su Guo.

"Sort of a student." Su Guo commented, "You all know his teacher, Wu Chengjun."

Hearing this, the surrounding people began assessing Xu Liang with surprised eyes, exclaiming:

"Old Su, you have students? What kind of talent could catch your attention?"

Su Guo displayed a smile, pointed at Xu Liang, and said: "His surname is Xu, can you guess who he is?"

Xu... Xu Liang!?

The only witness in this case!?

With these words, the others gazed at him as if he were a rare treasure, thoroughly scanning him up and down.

They knew of Xu Liang, but it was the first time seeing him.

Xu Liang felt unnerved under their gaze.

"Hello teachers, I'm a lawyer, and I'm the witness in this case."

Xu Liang's face broke into a shy smile.

Hearing this, the people around relaxed their expressions and chuckled:

"Originally, I heard Director Du mention a private investigation of evidence and thought he was a trial lawyer, but now... clearly, he's just a shy young man."

"Indeed, young and full of energy!"

"Certainly, if my students weren't enough to keep me busy, I'd certainly compete with Old Wu!"

The laughter-filled voices sounded.

Listening to these praises, Xu Liang felt like sitting on pins and needles.

Question, what could be more nerve-wracking than being a trial lawyer with the Supreme Prosecution Office blocking the door with a busload of people?

Xu Liang didn't know before.

But now, he understood.

It's being blocked at the door by the police, judiciary, Supreme Prosecution Office, Supreme Court, Supervisory Committee, and other committees simultaneously!!!

"Clap, clap!"

A middle-aged man who was also from the Supreme Prosecution Office alongside Su Guo patted Xu Liang's shoulder.

He said with a smile:

"Young man, being so young, don't go astray."

"I heard there are quite a few trial lawyers in Hanhai City. These people will stop at nothing to win in court."

"Now even local prosecutors are beginning to report them, alas, it's hard for us too."

"What do you think, young man?"

Xu Liang:...

This is a threat, right...

This must be a threat, right!?

"Yes... what you said is too true, my teacher thinks the same way, our entire school loathes trial lawyers the most!" Xu Liang sweated and replied.

"That's good."

The other party looked at Xu Liang with a meaningful gaze.

Just as Xu Liang was anxiously contemplating how not to expose his identity as a trial lawyer.

A sudden broadcast sounded.

"The prosecution! Please enter the courtroom and wait for trial!"

The dignified voice of the judge rang out, rescuing Xu Liang from the depths of despair.

"Let's go, it's time to wrap up this case."

Someone said.

The crowd nodded and stood up in unison.

They weren't all from the prosecution.

The supervisory group members were just there to observe; once inside the courtroom, they'd sit at the hearing seats, not as prosecution or defense.

Seeing this, Xu Liang quickly stood up and walked out.

But he didn't follow the crowd to the trial scene.

Instead, he followed the guidance of the bailiff to the witness waiting room.

During the trial, witnesses cannot be present at the hearing seats; this holds true even before entering the courtroom.

Witnesses must stay where only they and the bailiff are present, free from interference by others!

"Creak~"

Opening the door to the witness waiting room, he looked at the interior resembling a lounge.

Xu Liang exhaled a breath.

"Next, it's just a matter of waiting..."

"For the judge's summons!"

...

...

Meanwhile, in the courtroom.

About three or four prosecutors from the prosecution walked into the scene, sat at the prosecution table, and calmly organized their files.

However, their stiff hands showed their inner tension.

As for the defense table...

Qian Li, with a look of distress, was holding a small file report and appeared at the seat.

That's right.

Qian Li is Wang Hai's lawyer, and he appeared at the defense table as the defense lawyer, with a file in his hand that had only a few words printed.

Frankly, Qian Li now wanted to slap himself twice.

No.

Or slap himself from half a month ago twice!

For being greedy!

For wanting to stand out! 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Damn it, he fully deserved this!

As for why he wanted to slap himself...

Thinking about it.

Qian Li couldn't help but glance at the people in the hearing seats, and suddenly, his eyes twitched uncontrollably.

'A white police uniform of a Police Chief, a dark blue suit I recognize, having seen them at the Ministry of Justice in Upper City, and...'

Seeing these people gathered at the hearing seats, Qian Li felt himself gradually suffocating.

Any of these people could stomp their feet...

The entire Hanhai City would tremble three times!

But now, for a single case, more than ten people were gathered together in the hearing seats...

The most crucial point.

These people seem to be his... opponents?

A bunch of Upper City personnel, are opponents of this young lawyer, who just graduated a few years ago, from a small law firm!?

Qian Li felt deeply hopeless and suffocated intensely.

Going up against these people?

Seriously?

Manager Sun must be crazy!!!

Qian Li was inwardly ranting.

Of course.

The same happened at the judge's table.

Looking at the big boss of the big bosses who were their superior's superior.

The presiding judge for this case, Zhao Yi, restrained his expression and firmly sat in the chair that felt like it was prickling him.

That's right.

This case will still be judged by Zhao Yi!

As for why...

It's because he got promoted.

Yes, after being forced to complete [Chen Dong·Case], and [Sun Quan·Case], Zhao Yi was also forced to be promoted.

His position just happened to qualify him to serve as the presiding judge for [Wang Hai·Case]!

So.

He was again forced to come and adjudicate.

Zhao Yi felt it was somewhat theatrical.

But the case still needed careful handling.

He glanced at the people under the judge's table, then took a deep breath, and as the gavel fell, a commanding voice echoed in everyone's ears.

"Bang!"

"I announce that this trial, now..."

"Is in session!!!"