Who Made Him a Lawyer?-Chapter 80 - 76: Reporting Zheng Mei!

What a bizarre second trial...

It’s not just Zhao Yi who finds it bizarre; even Zhang Bo and others at the Basic People’s Court also feel perplexed.

Although the second trial wasn’t broadcast live, never underestimate the speed of reporters.

As soon as the court adjourned, news already appeared online....

"Why did he apply for a second trial?"

"No idea."

"Is there new evidence for the second trial? If there is, plus if the judge sentences lightly... but that can’t be right, as it’s already the lightest sentence possible."

"There’s no new evidence; if there were, it wouldn’t be declared in court, likely a 98% chance of adjournment."

"Then why did he apply for a second trial?"

"As I said before, I don’t know."

Inside the Basic People’s Court.

The original members of the collegiate panel gathered together, their faces full of question marks, eyes filled with confusion and puzzlement.

After a while, Liu Jian turned his gaze to Zhang Bo.

"Old Zhang, why don’t you say something?"

"You were the chief judge in Sun Quan’s first trial, so theoretically, you should know this kid."

Honestly, they don’t really want to focus on this case that has tortured them for so long.

But there’s no choice.

Since they agreed to sentence Sun Quan lightly, naturally, they need to bear responsibility for it.

If the second trial or if something happens after Sun Quan gets out, including Zhang Bo, at least they’ll face consequences...

As for Zhang Bo....

Zhang Bo was speechless, and to be honest, just thinking of Xu Liang made him anxious now.

When he has time, he ought to investigate who Xu Liang’s law teacher is!

As for the understanding... What do I even understand about Xu Liang!

If he has some insights into how much of a scoundrel the other party is, then Zhang Bo does have some thoughts...

To hell with it, just thinking about the 30-plus degrees weather, a man in his 40s running around outside for hours, and finally opening the last door to see Xu Liang, it’s enough to make him face go green!

"Maybe he wants to quickly handle this case and then sue someone."

In a daze, Zhang Bo seemed to recall something and instinctively spoke up.

"Sue who?" Liu Jian immediately became interested.

"Who else could this kid sue!?"

"You’re asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"

Zhang Bo shrugged.

The others were quite interested and began their discussion.

But despite discussing for a long time, they still couldn’t find any answers.

Zhou Xu is already dead, and in this case, Sun Quan has no reason to sue Zhou Xu; the Zhou Family might be possible due to the information related to Sun Qian’s trafficking.

But... looking at age, even if he sues, he can’t sue the Zhou Family, right?

After several dozen minutes.

They still didn’t figure out any clear answers.

Liu Jian couldn’t guess anymore and reluctantly spoke:

"He surely can’t sue Zheng Mei."

Upon hearing this, everyone around laughed.

"Zheng Mei has already written a letter of understanding for him, how could the defendant sue her? And under what name for the lawsuit?"

"Old Liu, are you suffering from food safety issues, eating yourself silly?"

Liu Jian smacked his lips.

"It’s almost time to get off work, why care about so much."

"Moreover, regardless of who he sues, it’s none of our business."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and dispersed.

"True enough."

...

Besides Zhang Bo and others.

Reporters scattered from the Intermediate People’s Court also felt confused.

"Wasn’t there supposed to be big news in the second trial? Why does it feel like it just passed in a blur..."

"Something doesn’t add up; last time this lawyer overturned the death sentence in the second trial, yet this time... it seems like they’re just wasting time?"

"Did I just spend the day idle here!?"

"This second trial, it’s as if it didn’t even happen... why did he appeal?"

"..."

Several reporters still lingering at the door were desperately trying to make sense of it.

They were initially convinced that Xu Liang might have some major evidence that could directly result in an acquittal during the second trial...

Who knew, they’d end up staring blankly at Xu Liang dragging through hours?

Among them, even reporter Zhang Tao and photographer Li Ye couldn’t make heads or tails of it.

"Old Zhang, has Lawyer Xu run out of inspiration?"

Li Ye said sullenly.

Zhang Tao still felt something was off.

Yet he couldn’t for the life of him figure out what was wrong; eventually, he could only sigh and say:

"Maybe it’s a contractual issue, or perhaps Sun Quan’s subjective intentions, who knows."

Li Ye nodded.

Although they haven’t been in this field for many years, they still have some experience.

For example, some plaintiffs and defendants might appeal for a second trial with the subjective intention of upholding the original judgment.

Why?

Because once the second trial is used up, wanting to appeal again can only be through requesting a retrial!

In such a situation, when the first trial is favorable to oneself, the case is basically finished, and won’t likely encounter any surprises, even if additional evidence arises later, a retrial request might not necessarily be granted.

"By the way, where is Lawyer Xu?"

Zhang Tao suddenly asked.

Last time, he had listened to Xu Liang’s arguments that helped him secure a full-time position with bonuses flowing in the company!

The previous time he was so sure Xu Liang would pull off some trick.

So he came to follow the Sun Quan Case, and sure enough, the news of killing three people with suspended sentences for three and revelation of the real identities of three deceased ones once again boosted his status one level up!

Therefore.

He’s now somewhat superstitious about Xu Liang.

"Not sure, seemed like he was heading to the police station."

Li Ye shook his head and said.

"When I squeezed forward, I heard Lawyer Xu and another person whispering something about the police, what kind of thing."

The police...?

Zhang Tao seemed pensive.

After a while, his eyes showed determination.

Since he’s already superstitious... he has to follow through!

"Keep an eye on the police station tonight!"

"No matter what announcements are made, we have to pay attention!"

"Alright."

...

...

Xu Liang indeed was at the police station.

After the second trial ended, he swiftly headed to the Hongfu District criminal police brigade, dragging along Yang Ruoxi whose heart was pounding wildly as if she had done something wrong.

What did he come here for?

The police station’s role is mainly twofold, one being civil matters typically managed by the police station, while the criminal police brigade naturally is...

Filing a case!

"Captain Chen, I want to file a case!"

In the police station’s office.

Xu Liang looked seriously at Chen Changchun, who was prepared to entertain him.

Chen Changchun was momentarily stunned.

"File a case? Against who? Wasn’t the Sun Quan Case just concluded?"

"I’m reporting to the police in the name of citizen duty that Zheng Mei is suspected of murdering Zhou Xu!"

"Also committed trafficking of others, intentional harm, endangerment of public safety..."

Xu Liang reeled off a string of words.

He had no moral qualms about saying these words.

Reporting Zheng Mei!?

Oh, the other party certainly has issues; the police know this, but the problem is...

Chen Changchun paused, taking a long time before a question mark appeared in his gaze at Xu Liang.

"Who is Zhou Xu?" Chen Changchun inquired.

Xu Liang replied, "Zheng Mei’s son."

"Is Sun Quan the defendant?"

"He is the defendant."

"Who are you to Sun Quan?"

"I am the defendant representative for Sun Quan!"

"Who killed the deceased Zhou Xu?"

"Sun Quan."

Xu Liang looked perplexed at Chen Changchun, pondering whether age was affecting his memory.

The question marks in Chen Changchun’s eyes grew more intense.

"So what are you reporting Zheng Mei for?"

Xu Liang, with a serious expression, conveyed clearly without missing a beat:

"I want to report Zheng Mei for being suspected of murdering Zhou Xu!"

Chen Changchun:...

Wait a minute...

Do you know what you’re talking about!?