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

Chapter 16 Zhou Hai's Case Goes to Trial!

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Wu Liang suddenly sat up in his chair.

The sky outside the window was bright with sunlight. Looking down, I saw that the small booklet on the table, which had been blank, was now filled with writing.

Wu Liang stared at that text for a long time, his expression growing increasingly strange.

He did indeed write those words, but the problem is...

How come I have no recollection of it at all?

Last night I just wanted to complete the case details, but as I was writing, it was as if someone had stuffed a story into my head.

The courtyard wall of Shiqiao Village, Jiang Cuilan squatting by the stove, and even Sha Yuanbao lying on the ground.

It was as if he wasn't Wu Liang, but Ni Dayong.

It felt so real, like I was actually there.

That's interesting.

……

Twenty days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The trial date for Zhou Hai's case has finally been set.

Although the case was somewhat bizarre, it was only circulating in a small local area at first.

After all, the story of "an old lady sleeping at the entrance of a garage being run over and killed" sounds absurd, but on the internet, it would only be a hot topic for three days at most.

But things changed after Ding Hu died.

The son of the deceased Liu Guifang was stabbed to death in his own home shortly after his mother was run over.

This really got the netizens, who love a good show, excited.

- [Shocking! Mother run over and killed, son silenced – the truth behind it is chilling!]

- [Aftermath of the Garage Tragedy: Family Member Dies in Home While Seeking Justice; Who's Afraid He'll Tell the Truth?]

-【I told you this driver was suspicious. Could a traffic accident really lead to a murder case?】

Is it possible that the lawyers are playing a long game?

When Wu Liang scrolled to the last item, he almost spat the noodles into his bowl.

"No, why am I involved?"

Zhang Jiajing remarked quietly from the side, "Boss, didn't you say before that black and red are still red?"

"I'm referring to the law firm's reputation for being controversial, not my personal reputation for being controversial."

Following that, Ding Hu's wife, Wang Li, also started posting videos online.

In the video, she is dressed in black, and black and white photos of Liu Guifang and Ding Hu are hanging on the background wall.

She cried so hard, her face streaked with tears.

"My mother-in-law may have some mental issues and was sleeping outside, but why should she deserve to die?"

"My husband just wanted to seek justice for his mother, how come he's gone too?"

"We are a widow and her orphan, how are we going to survive..."

The comments section below the video was filled with heartache.

[Sister, you're strong!]

-【This is so tragic, so incredibly tragic.】

The driver must be severely punished!

That lawyer wasn't a good person either; I heard he even took photos to threaten the family!

After reading the comments, Zhang Jiajing cautiously looked up.

"Boss, how about we... keep a low profile?"

Wu Liang sneered and waved his hand.

"Keep a low profile?"

"They've already insulted me like this, and you think I'm going to keep a low profile? Zhang Jiajing, remember this: in the arena of public opinion, whoever shouts the loudest is right!"

Zhang Jiajing seemed to be deep in thought.

"so?"

Wu Liang waved his hand.

"Post!"

Half an hour later, a new post suddenly appeared.

[Shocking! A 70-year-old woman was run over and killed while sleeping at a garage exit. Is the driver a murderer or the most wronged worker on the internet?]

The post went viral, and the number of views skyrocketed.

Wu Liang looked at the backend data, unable to suppress the corners of his mouth.

"See that? That's what professionalism is all about."

"Boss, the comments are increasing very quickly too."

"read!"

Zhang Jiajing glanced at the screen.

Then silence.

Wu Liang frowned: "Read it."

Zhang Jiajing cleared her throat.

"Unscrupulous lawyer! He's even exploiting the dead for clicks! I suggest his license be revoked immediately!"

Wu Liang's smile froze.

"A driver who ran over someone and wants to get away with it? Has the lawyer lost all conscience?"

"This lawyer's name is Wu Liang? Oh well, he's a ruthless lawyer, a fitting description."

"Everyone, remember this law firm: Yuanda Law Firm. 'Yuan' means 'far away,' and 'Da' means 'arrogant'!"

Wu Liang: ...

Zhang Jiajing turned the screen around and said seriously, "Boss, we've definitely made a name for ourselves."

Wu Liang stared at the screen filled with insults and fell into deep thought.

It was indeed launched.

It just hurts a little.

Meanwhile, another live stream room also became lively.

Renowned lawyer Luo Xiaoxiang has begun the prelude to the live commentary broadcast of the Zhou Hai case trial.

Luo Xiaoxiang is very famous online.

His fame doesn't stem from how many high-profile cases he's won, but rather from his exceptional speaking skills.

An ordinary dispute can be described by him as a palace intrigue.

A simple rule, he can make it sound like a family secret recipe.

The number of viewers surged to 30,000 as soon as the live stream started.

"Friends, today we're going to talk about the Zhou Hai case, which has been getting a lot of attention lately."

Luo Xiaoxiang sat in front of the camera, picked up his thermos, and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"To put it simply, I personally don't have a high opinion of a not-guilty plea."

The live chat immediately started flooded with comments.

- [Even Luo Lu thinks it's impossible?]

-【Then Attorney Wu is finished.】

-【I support severe punishment! Otherwise, will people who kill others in accidents be able to claim they didn't see anything?】

Luo Xiaoxiang opened the document.

"Similar cases have occurred before. They've happened on residential roads, in blind spots, and at low speeds."

"How are the vast majority of cases judged? Manslaughter."

"As for sentencing, it's generally between three and seven years. If the defendant pleads guilty, pays compensation, and obtains forgiveness, there's a chance of probation."

"But what's the problem with Zhou Hai's case?"

Luo Xiaoxiang took a sip of water and said slowly:

"He pleads not guilty."

The comments section became even more lively.

- [Not pleading guilty? They really dare to do that.]

- [The lawyer is probably just making things up.]

[Originally, paying a fine and getting a suspended sentence would have been enough, but now they've chosen to court disaster.]

Luo Xiaoxiang sighed.

"I understand that defense lawyers want to win by surprise, but criminal cases are not like marketing headlines; you can't shock the court just by writing a shocking sentence."

"A not guilty plea is certainly possible, but the risks are extremely high."

"Especially given the high level of public attention this case has garnered, and the victim's family has just experienced a tragedy, public sentiment is very strong."

"If the defense fails, Zhou Hai will most likely face imprisonment."

The number of viewers in the live stream skyrocketed.

Luo Xiaoxiang didn't kick someone when they were down, but simply stated objectively:

"Of course, the trial hasn't started yet. We don't know what evidence the defense has."

"However, based on the currently available information, it will be very difficult to get him found not guilty."

……

People's Court of Chuanhe District, Tongcheng City.

Zhou Hai sat in the defendant's dock, looking haggard with sunken eyes.

The gallery was full of people.

Wang Li, dressed in black, lowered her head and wiped away tears.

Many reporters came.

Several local media outlets, though not allowed to film the court proceedings, waited outside the door with their phones, looking even more energetic than the prosecutors.

Zhang Jiajing sat behind the defense table, lowering her voice.

"Boss, we're being criticized all over the internet."

Wu Liang flipped through the case files without looking up.

"Well said."

"what?"

"The harsher they curse, the more their faces will sting later."

Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Zhang Jiajing felt a little more at ease.

Then she saw Wu Liang secretly turn on his phone and glance at the backend of his posts.

……

Boss, you can't be that nonchalant, can you?

Just then, the clerk stood up.

"Everyone stand up!"

In the dock, the judge took his seat and his gaze swept across the entire room.

The gavel fell gently.

thump.

The entire courtroom fell silent instantly.

"Court is now in session."