Who Made Him a Lawyer?

Chapter 448: Chapter 335: Verdict! Court Adjourned! [Seeking Monthly Votes!]

"Honorable judge, we are unaware of why the plaintiff is attempting to defame and distort against us."

"Though I have studied abroad, since childhood, my parents and elders have instructed us to serve our country. The reason for studying abroad was to acquire knowledge to contribute to the nation."

"Any accusations made by the plaintiff... if I may be frank."

"You are breaking the hearts of all overseas returnees!"

The tension has risen again...

Li Yang is determined to raise the stakes!

Admit? Admitting is impossible!

Zhu Haoyi has not experienced torture yet; there’s no reason to confess. They continue to think as per the plan, even if exposed, they will resolutely not confess a single word, especially avoiding implicating their own country.

Then there’s nothing left but quibbling!

"Heh, opposing counsel, please tell me, are all the evidence my side presented fake?!"

Xu Liang sneered, extending his hand to indicate what he held.

The report from Pang Delong was prominently displayed.

The opposing party, having enjoyed privileged treatment for years and lacking conviction, spilled everything when interrogated, especially concerning Zhu Haoyi’s information. No amount of quibbling from them was sufficient.

"You..."

Li Yang’s expression changed, but before the ironclad evidence, any words seemed weak and powerless.

He was tongue-tied, his lips moved for a long time, yet he couldn’t come up with anything to say, ultimately taking a deep breath and coldly staring at Xu Liang.

"Bang bang!"

At the judge’s bench, sensing an imminent clash between the parties.

Wang Yao hurriedly struck his gavel to restore order, instantly appearing frailer.

This case... how should it be judged?

Or, how should the verdict be pronounced for this case!?

To convict Zhu Haoyi of espionage?

Frankly, Wang Yao dared not; such matters require utmost caution.

Why?

For simple reasons.

The impact of espionage is immense; firstly, they must know what the opposing party leaked in recent years, and secondly, to horizontally extend and probe other domestic conspirators of the opponent.

For instance, Young Master Sauce number one, Pang Delong, if Xu Liang had allowed National Security to arrest Zhu Haoyi earlier, even if Zhu Haoyi remained silent, they would not have been able to investigate him.

What about others like Pang Delong who are well-hidden?

After all, National Security hasn’t thoroughly investigated the massive information network Pang Delong established. Claiming Young Master Sauce number two knows nothing about the network.... pure nonsense.

It’s known that for Zhu Haoyi to transmit intelligence, he must rely on this network; it’s impossible for him not to understand!

"This is the second trial, the final hearing, followed by a retrial, but a retrial is for overhauling the case, not for overturning espionage charges..."

Wang Yao felt exhausted but forcibly exploited his mental faculties constantly pondering.

"Concerning the crime committed by the opponent... if convicted of espionage, the death penalty is inevitable. By then, if the execution date arrives without extracting information..."

Other spies undergo interrogation before trial.

Thus, pronouncing the death penalty is entirely feasible, even direct execution is possible.

But Zhu Haoyi clearly hasn’t been interrogated yet. If convicted with the death penalty this year, and by year’s end nothing has been obtained... wouldn’t it require devising ways to delay time?

Evidence ambush... damn evidence ambush!

If only it was identified as espionage earlier, Wang Yao could have consulted others rather than fretting alone!

Honestly speaking.

The words recess lingered in Wang Yao’s mind.

Recess?

Yes, currently the best answer is recess.

With a recess, Wang Yao could contact National Security and military defenses to understand the situation, then reconvene and pronounce the verdict.

But...

"Honorable judge, we believe the case should be split into two separate trials."

Plaintiff Xu Liang suddenly spoke up.

"Regarding the ’truth’ claimed by the defendants in the first trial, we have completed our investigation. Although there is indeed such a person as the project manager, he is seriously ill, seeking to exchange a confession for one million Eastern Country currency before dying."

"Based on the truth disclosed by him... the deceased in the case was personally killed by the two defendants out of revenge!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yao at the judge’s bench snapped back, his eyes brightened.

Split into two parts... Yes, split into two separate cases!!!

Zhu Haoyi killed someone is one matter, espionage is another.

Though killing Zhang Shan to seize land for mining rare earths and espionage are connected, the causal relationship is rather weak.

The opposing party, bridging with the rare earths and state enterprises, aims to steal technology, thus espionage and technology have direct links!

From this perspective... it is entirely feasible to split into two cases, even if a heavy verdict is pronounced now, later espionage charges can be used to gain sufficient time for trial!

But... is it really feasible?

Wang Yao remained silent, only instructing the clerk to hand over the witness information held by Xu Liang from the first trial.

He examined the details above, as well as the evidence corresponding to the crime scene.

This forms a logical chain of evidence for Zhu Haoyi and Li Yang committing murder.

So...

Is it recess or verdict?

Wang Yao kept pondering, appearing somewhat aged, for a long time....

He suddenly made up his mind.

"Defendants, do you have new evidence to rebut concerning the matter of Run Dong Weaving Plant!?"

Wang Yao’s eyes gleamed as he turned to the defendants’ bench.

Zhu Haoyi’s face turned ashen, he understood the opponent’s intention, wanting him to die slowly.

But what could he do?

The information from the first trial was a flimsy paper easily pierced, originally delaying time to aid escape.

Unexpectedly, within days Xu Liang filed an appeal.

Even exposing the identity...

Whether he rebuts or not is meaningless, even the announcement of the verdict is the same; after this case, he won’t leave the court, presumably National Security will take him for good tea.

Zhu Haoyi shut his eyes in despair.

From the beginning to the end.

He had no idea where he went wrong.

He clearly disguised himself very well and didn’t show any urgent emotions, waiting for a technique for seven years before reaching the stage of connecting the lines!

Furthermore, it was Young Master Sauce Number One, Pang Delong, at his level, who shouldn’t have been suspected!

So where exactly was the flaw exposed!?

Can’t figure it out.

Zhu Haoyi can’t figure it out!

Smart all his life, not saying he calculated everything, but he was never caught in any small mistakes, even now with his identity exposed, he doesn’t know where he slipped.

A wave of helplessness swept over him as Zhu Haoyi leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, as if by doing this, he could isolate everything around him.

"Defendant, if you remain silent, the court will deem that you agree with the plaintiff’s statements above!"

Wang Yao reminded once again.

Zhu Haoyi still said nothing, to him, whether the verdict was announced or not, it meant nothing.

Three seconds later.

Li Yang still remained silent, showing no opinion.

Seeing this, Wang Yao did not delay any further, stood up directly, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice:

"Everyone stand up."

The five words were spoken.

Everyone present paused, then instinctively stood up.

The next second, Wang Yao’s voice echoed throughout the courtroom.

"This case is the Nanhai Province Zhengyang City, Yangshan Gully Run Dong Weaving Plant murder case."

"The case was heard in the first instance by the Upper City Intermediate Court according to the law, heard on August 1st. The judgment is as follows."

"The defendant, Zhengyang Mining Company, is sentenced to compensate the plaintiff, Run Dong Weaving Plant, 4.7 million yuan in mental damages, 6.4 million yuan in medical expenses..."

"A total penalty of 47 million yuan in total!"

"Subsequently, the plaintiff appealed for this trial."

"On August 20th, the case was tried at the Upper City High Court, this court lawfully held the second trial of the case, chaired by Chief Judge Wang Yao, the head of the Criminal Division One of the Supreme Court, High Court judges...."

Wang Yao slowly began to speak, his voice reaching everyone’s ears.

Until...

"Now, at the second trial at the Upper City High Court, the judges collectively agree."

"The defendant Zhu Haoyi is guilty of intentional homicide, endangering public safety, intentional injury..."

Wang Yao spoke, paused, then continued:

"The ruling on the defendant Zhengyang Mining Company is as follows."

"The defendant Zhengyang Mining Company is to compensate Run Dong Weaving Plant forty-seven million yuan."

"Furthermore."

"Defendant Li Yang is sentenced to... death penalty!"

"Defendant Zhu Haoyi is sentenced to death penalty!"

Death penalty...

It is indeed the death penalty!

"The first trial only ordered compensation, originally intending to investigate the project manager further, and the second trial directly resulted in the death penalty..."

"Why is this case so different in the first trial?"

The crowd was somewhat in an uproar, yet it was expected.

The murder at Run Dong Weaving Plant was too heinous, and Zhu Haoyi even paid someone to take the blame.

This attitude and the crimes committed, even without the charge of espionage, could have justified the death penalty for both!

It’s just that...

Whether it’s the death penalty or not is no longer important.

"Spy... Zhu Haoyi is a corporate spy!? How many documents and techniques did he steal over the years!?"

"Damn it, this bastard deserves to die, working for the Western Country under the guise of being from Eastern Country..."

"Damn it, Run Dong Weaving Plant’s people were killed by this bastard!"

"..."

Everyone’s expression was extremely ugly, looking at the defendant Zhu Haoyi, wishing to devour him!

A spy, coming into the territory of Eastern Country, stealing technology while murdering Zhang Shan....

This is simply a slap in the face!

Just a slight thought.

The crowd became very angry, their gaze turning increasingly vicious.

Wang Yao, on the other hand, seemed as if all his energy had been drained, appearing somewhat exhausted, he used his last bit of strength to speak:

"This case, is now adjourned."

"All parties please exit in an orderly manner!"

With that said.

Wang Yao was the first to lead the other judges, leaving the courtroom as if fleeing.

"We should be going too."

Xu Liang glanced at Su Yu, exhaled deeply and said.

Hearing this, Su Yu snapped out of his daze, quickly packing up to leave.

The defendant Zhu Haoyi made no move, the two could already foresee their impending fate, closing their eyes as if already dead.

"Heh."

Xu Liang just glanced at the two, giving a mocking sneer, then turned and left the courtroom.

Faced with such a traitor, he would never have any mercy!

It’s just that.....

"Tap tap tap..."

When he left the courtroom, he suddenly saw some slowly moving figures in front of him.

These were clearly the judges who had just left the courtroom!

Their speed was so slow that he managed to catch up with them.

"Chief Judge Wang?"

Xu Liang paused, then subconsciously raised an eyebrow and said.

Hearing the sound.

Wang Yao suddenly paused, then turned back expressionlessly, looked at Xu Liang, then his lips twitched.

This case... made him feel wretched!