Who Made Him a Lawyer?-Chapter 67 - 63: The First Trial Begins!

September 21st.

Eight in the morning.

Inside the Conscience Law Firm on Hongfu Street.

A tall figure stood in front of the mirror, reflecting his handsome features, especially his piercingly sharp eyes.

This person was, of course, Xu Liang, who was currently tidying his appearance.

Next to him, Yang Ruoxi, in a fitted white long dress, cast her gaze over him.

Xu Liang wasn’t someone who sold insurance; under normal circumstances, even when seeking evidence, he wouldn’t wear a suit.

Suddenly changing from casual wear to a sleek formal outfit...

At first glance, it made her heart skip a beat.

Thinking of this, Yang Ruoxi swallowed and praised:

"Damn, you look quite the gentleman in this suit, don’t you?"

Xu Liang glanced at her outfit.

A fitted white long dress, showcasing a waist that seemed to be delicate, with black high heels adorning her jade-like ankles.

"Haha, you look pretty sharp yourself."

Xu Liang politely praised in return.

After speaking, he glanced down at his wrist.

"It’s time, let’s go."

Go?

Where to!?

To the courthouse, of course!!!

The Sun Quan Case, first trial on September 21st, which is today!

After nearly two months of preparation... success or failure, it all depends on today!

The two exchanged no further words.

Xu Liang closed the main door of the law firm, got in the car, and slowly drove towards the Hongfu District Lower People’s Court.

...

Hongfu District Lower People’s Court.

At this moment, countless journalists gathered at the entrance of the courthouse, cameras aimed at the front door.

Unlike the Chen Dong Case, this case attracted many high-profile journalists, showing the sensation the Sun Quan Case had caused in Hanhai City!

Why?

We’re not mentioning the traffickers or the 13 abducted children found hidden under Zhou Xu’s pigsty as described in the police report.

Nor are we talking about Sun Quan’s search for relatives or Sun Qian’s 13-year ordeal in Sui Shan.

Even ignoring the market selling human flesh.

Just the murder of three people!!!

This alone is enough for major companies to send reporters to interview and broadcast.

Let alone the other ignored factors!!!

You should know, once it was revealed that Sun Quan was selling human flesh, within a month, it spread throughout the entire Lanshan Province, even shocking nearby provinces!

God knows how many people are watching this case now...

As everyone waited impatiently, a voice suddenly rang out.

"The defendant’s party is here!"

In an instant, as if an electric current surged through their bodies, everyone instinctively looked around.

Sure enough, a white sedan stopped not far away.

Two people got out on either side of the car, and one of them was the familiar defense attorney from the intel.

Recognizing the person, everyone swarmed towards Xu Liang.

"Excuse me, are you the defense attorney, Lawyer Xu? I’m from Visitor Media, would you agree to an exclusive interview..."

"Lawyer Xu, what do you think about your client murdering three people?"

"Could you reveal Sun Quan’s defense plea?"

"It’s heard that a very famous lawyer is opposing, are you confident..."

"..."

A bustling crowd surrounded the two.

Yang Ruoxi suddenly became tense but didn’t say a word, keeping her mouth tightly shut.

Xu Liang frowned, grabbing Yang Ruoxi’s wrist and heading out.

"Make way!"

"You’re disrupting the order of the judiciary!"

As soon as he spoke, he put the blame on the crowd.

Even though the journalists were unwilling, they had to make way, knowing that court police were present and Xu Liang could indeed cause trouble for them...

As soon as the crowd dispersed.

Xu Liang led the way into the courthouse, disappearing from view in the blink of an eye.

Once inside, Xu Liang skillfully found the waiting room.

A person in prison clothes was already seated inside the waiting room; it was Sun Quan!

Seeing Xu Liang enter, Sun Quan moved his throat.

"Lawyer Xu..."

"Don’t be nervous."

Xu Liang opened his mouth to offer comfort.

In his opinion, the only potential surprise during the trial could come from one place.

Zheng Mei’s lawyer.

In this world, certain licensed lawyers can participate in the prosecution of criminal cases.

Xu Liang thought the presiding judge wouldn’t dare to do anything, especially since the Chen Dong Case left things tense.

So the only variable is Zheng Mei’s lawyer!

The other party didn’t dare to have a prosecutor defend her, fearing something might be uncovered, and thus entrusted it to an official to find a lawyer at random.

However, for a case at the peak of public opinion, some top-notch lawyers would rush to take it, even if without pay...

After pondering for a moment, Xu Liang looked at Yang Ruoxi.

"That lawyer Liu Xun for Zheng Mei...what’s his background?"

Yang Ruoxi thought for a moment and said:

"From Chengen Law Firm."

Chengen Law Firm?

Xu Liang rubbed his chin, feeling it sounded familiar.

"This law firm is quite famous in Hanhai, with many top-notch lawyers who can participate in public prosecutions," Yang Ruoxi reminded him.

Still doesn’t ring a bell...

"The lawyer Zhang Cheng in the Chen Dong case was from this law firm," Yang Ruoxi reminded again.

"A defeated opponent."

"Then there’s nothing to worry about."

Xu Liang understood internally, and his last bit of worry dissipated.

He glanced at the time on the clock on the wall.

Now...

"Wait for the court session."

The trial was scheduled to begin at 1:30 in the afternoon.

Time passed silently, minute by minute.

The only sounds in the waiting room were the constant review of documents and Yang Ruoxi’s nervous, pounding heartbeat.

After a long while...

"Squeak~"

The door to the waiting room opened.

A bailiff stood at the door, expressionless, and said, "Proceed to the courtroom!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Ruoxi’s heart jumped to her throat.

Xu Liang took a deep breath, stood up, and led Sun Quan slowly toward the courtroom.

"Tap tap tap..."

The sound of footsteps echoed in the empty hallway.

It was unclear how long they walked.

In a trance, the group stopped in front of a door. After verifying identities, the bailiffs on both sides of the door pushed it open in unison.

And as the door opened...

"Click!"

"Click click!"

Flashes from cameras burst downwards, stinging Sun Quan’s eyes, causing him to squint and instinctively shield his face with his hand.

Xu Liang remained expressionless, leading them into the courtroom.

They saw the highest steps around the courtroom were already crowded with eager reporters.

Across the seating, the prosecution, Zheng Mei, and lawyer Liu Xun, were seated.

In the main position of the courtroom, a few imposing figures were seated divinely.

"Thud!"

A profound gavel sound was accompanied by a commanding voice.

"The defendant, please enter the court promptly!"

Xu Liang withdrew his gaze and quickly took a seat with his team.

Once everyone was seated, presiding judge Zhang Bo verified the attendance, then slowly stood up and began to read in front of everyone.

"This court today publicly tries the defendant Sun Quan, prosecuted by the Hanhai People’s Procuratorate..."

"This case will be judged solely by Judge Zhang Bo, along with the judges..."

"Now...declare the court is in session!"

Court in session!

As those words fell, everyone visibly gathered their spirits.

Presiding Judge Zhang Bo spoke once again.

"Next, the prosecution and defense will respectively present their claims."

"Prosecution, please proceed."

Following these words, everyone looked up at the prosecution side.

Lawyer Liu Xun smiled slightly, stood up, picked up the file, and began in a loud voice:

"On the night of August 13, at ten o’clock, at the dam in Yangtong Town, Hongfu District, the Zhou Family Pig Farm, the defendant Sun Quan killed our client Zhou Xu..."

"And on August 16, at eleven o’clock in the evening in Sui Shan, killed..."

After speaking.

He took out various pieces of evidence from his hand, such as surveillance footage and various clues from the crime scene provided by the police, and presented them.

After Judge Zhang Bo reviewed them, Liu Xun continued to speak:

"Therefore, the defendant Sun Quan is charged with intentional injury, intentional homicide, corpse desecration, and endangering public safety..."

"The facts of the defendant Sun Quan’s crimes are clear, and the evidence is indeed sufficient!"

"Such crimes severely disrupt social order and must be severely punished to deter others!"

After his words fell.

The audience understood clearly.

The argument was logically clear, thoroughly detailing the time, location, process of murder, crimes committed, and evidence.

In that case...

How can the defense counter this defense?

With that thought.

Having not slept all night, Zhang Bo shifted his gaze to the defense side and spoke gravely.

"Defendant’s side..."

"Please present your defense claims!"