A madman in France? How come he's always at crime scenes!

Chapter 12: Starting with a reverse defense, I got my client imprisoned!

Ni Dayong did not resist; in fact, he waited patiently for the police to arrive at his doorstep.

As he was handcuffed, Okabe slightly curled the corners of his mouth:

"Officer, could you please take care of my wife and child?"

Wu Liang didn't go with them; he was currently deep in thought, looking at the mysterious booklet he had forgotten about for a long time.

Name: Wu Liang

[Client: Ni Dayong]

[A reward will be given based on the degree of completion and the judgment outcome of the case.]

No?

Did my analysis lead to my client getting arrested?

……

August 21st, 10:30 PM.

Criminal Investigation Brigade of Chuanhe District.

After working overtime for three consecutive days, the police station lobby, which should have been filled with exhaustion, was now brimming with energy.

Fang Lue, in particular, was running back and forth in the corridor carrying stacks of materials, just like when he first passed the civil service exam.

"Team Leader Zhao! We've retrieved Ding Hu's phone call logs!"

"Team Leader Zhao! We've retrieved the pharmacy's security footage!"

"Team Leader Zhao! The preliminary comparison results of the shoe prints at Ni Dayong's house match!"

Zhao Anmin stood at the office door, his expression still stern and unsmiling.

But those who know him well can tell that Captain Zhao is in a very good mood.

Eight hours.

From identifying Ding Hu, to confirming the connection between Ding Hu and Sha Yuanbao, the victim in the skeleton case fifteen years ago, to finding the key figure Ni Dayong, and finally quickly discovering Ni Dayong's criminal traces and motives in the case of Ding Hu's murder.

The speed at which this case is progressing is almost like copying the answer.

of course.

Zhao Anmin was very reluctant to admit that the "answer" was very likely the unscrupulous lawyer who was sitting on the bench in the lobby right now, staring down at a tattered booklet.

"Attorney Wu."

Fang Lue ran over, looking excited.

"Team Leader Zhao requests your presence."

Wu Liang closed the booklet, looked up, and his expression was somewhat complicated.

"Officer Fang, I have a question for you."

"Huh? You're asking."

"Has your criminal investigation team ever encountered a situation where...someone goes to great lengths to analyze a case for you, only to discover that their client is the criminal suspect?"

Fang Lue thought for a moment and answered very seriously:

"That shows that this person has a strong sense of law and actively cooperates with the judicial authorities."

Wu Liang: ...

Thank you, you're so good at comforting people.

Zhao Anmin's office was filled with the smell of smoke, and the table was covered with materials.

The report included screenshots from the pharmacy's surveillance footage, Ding Hu's phone call details, and several photos of bloodstains taken at the scene.

Sun Jin leaned against the wall and yawned, while Lao Zhou rubbed his temples beside him.

But no one complained of being tired.

When a criminal investigator reaches this level, what they fear most is never being tired, but being directionless.

Today's case, however, has a clear direction, like a linear level progression, which is quite enjoyable.

"Attorney Wu."

When Zhao Anmin saw Wu Liang come in, he put the materials he was holding on the table.

"sit."

"I won't sit down," Wu Liang waved his hand. "I'm afraid you'll ask my name, age, and occupation again in a bit, and I might have a conditioned reflex."

Zhao Anmin, too lazy to pay attention to his banter, said directly:

"In the case of Ding Hu's murder, it can be basically confirmed that Ni Dayong is the prime suspect. The shoe prints at the scene, the surveillance footage of entering and leaving the community, the testimonies of Ding Hu's neighbors, the surveillance footage of the pharmacy, and the facts that he just confessed to all match up."

"There has also been a major breakthrough in the case of the skeletons."

Everyone in the office instinctively looked at Wu Liang.

Zhao Anmin continued:

"Sha Yuanbao visited Shiqiao Village fifteen years ago, and the last people he came into contact with were most likely Ni Dayong's family. Ding Hu was also present at the time, so the connection between the two cases is already very strong."

Fang Lue couldn't help but interject:

"Captain Zhao, this is a major case! The skeletal remains case from fifteen years ago, plus today's current murder case—we've brought it to this point in just one day. The bureau will definitely issue a commendation!"

Sun Jin coughed and said, "Watch your wording. It's under the correct leadership of Captain Zhao."

Old Zhou raised his eyelids slightly: "And also due to the interference of a certain complainant who was running around everywhere."

Wu Liang immediately became unhappy.

"Forensic Doctor Zhou, what do you mean by 'wandering around'? I call it actively participating in comprehensive social security management."

Zhao Anmin picked up his thermos and took a sip of water.

"Let's get down to business."

He looked at Wu Liang, his tone much gentler than before.

"You really helped a lot in making this case progress so quickly today. First, you were the person who discovered the skeleton, then you provided clues about the connection between Ding Hu and the Ni family, and you even reminded us to pay attention to the contradictions in Ni Dayong's testimony."

Wu Liang raised an eyebrow.

"Team Leader Zhao, your tone is a bit off."

"What's wrong?"

"Isn't this kind of setup usually followed by a 'but'?"

Zhao Anmin stared at him for two seconds.

"However, you should refrain from doing things like following investigators on unauthorized visits, inducing witnesses to recall events, and privately analyzing undisclosed case information in the future."

Wu Liang clapped his hands.

"See, I told you there was a 'but'."

Fang Lue almost couldn't help but laugh.

Zhao Anmin gave him a disgruntled look, but Fang Lue immediately regained his serious demeanor.

"However," Zhao Anmin added, "one thing at a time. Once the case is nearing its end, I will explain the situation to the bureau and award you personally."

Wu Liang was taken aback.

Reward?

He had been in this world for more than half a year, and this was the first time he had heard of a policeman wanting to commend him.

Just a few days ago, he was struggling with whether or not to take on bizarre divorce cases and sell his conscience to make a living.

This life experience has indeed been quite eventful.

But Wu Liang subconsciously touched the booklet in his pocket.

Those few lines of text just now wouldn't leave his mind.

[Client: Ni Dayong]

This booklet, usually as tight-lipped as a disciplinary committee interview room, suddenly threw the words "client" in his face at this very moment.

The meaning is obvious.

It wasn't to get Wu Liang to help the police solve the case.

It was to have Wu Liang help Ni Dayong fill in the gaps in the case details, or even overturn the verdict.

As for how to help...

Wu Liang still hasn't figured it out.

After all, his actions just now were incredibly swift and decisive, successfully getting his future client imprisoned.

What's this called?

A reverse defense at the outset?

"Forget about the commendation."

Wu Liang raised his head.

Zhao Anmin frowned: "Don't want to?"

"Captain Zhao, let's be reasonable." Wu Liang spread his hands. "I'm a lawyer, not some concerned citizen like Grandpa Wu. If you give me an award, what will my colleagues think of me?"

Sun Jin chimed in from the side, "So you've abandoned darkness and embraced the light?"

Wu Liang glared at him.

"Officer Sun, your words constitute professional discrimination. How are lawyers being unfairly maligned? We are important participants in the development of the rule of law."

Sun Jin chuckled, remembering his lawyer daughter, who had caused him no shortage of trouble.

Zhao Anmin looked at him: "Then what do you want?"

That's exactly what Wu Liang was waiting for.

He coughed lightly, a genuine smile appearing on his face.

"I would like to attend Ni Dayong's hearing as a bystander."

The office is engulfed in a case.

Fang Lue blinked, Sun Jin stopped yawning, and Lao Zhou stopped rubbing his temples.

Zhao Anmin slowly placed the thermos back on the table.

"Attorney Wu, do you know what you're saying?"

"I understand." Wu Liang nodded. "I'm not trying to interfere with your interrogation, I just want to sit in and listen in, and confirm the legality of the procedure if necessary."

Zhao Anmin sneered.

"Are you complaining that our procedures are illegal?"

"No, that won't do." Wu Liangyi said sternly, "Of course I trust Captain Zhao to handle cases."

"Then what are you eavesdropping on?"

"study."

Zhao Anmin: ...

Wu Liang added:

"I'm really learning. Officer, you see, as a criminal defense lawyer, understanding the police's investigative approach will be very helpful in promoting positive interaction between the prosecution and the defense, improving judicial efficiency, and building a harmonious legal environment."

Sun Jin couldn't help but say, "What you're saying sounds like a bureau year-end summary."

Wu Liang turned his head and said modestly, "You flatter me."

Zhao Anmin didn't speak, but stared at Wu Liang for a full five seconds.

This kid has a big smile on his face and doesn't seem serious at all.

But Zhao Anmin knew that Wu Liang was not simply there to watch the show.

Ever since the case of the skeletons in Shiqiao Village, this kid has been keeping a close eye on its development. Every time he seems to be joking around, he's actually looking for flaws.

The problem is that Ni Dayong has now been arrested, and the chain of evidence is rapidly coming together.

What else does Wu Liang want to see?

Looking at the lawyer who always had a smile on his face, Zhao Anmin felt a strange sensation rising in his heart.