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

Chapter 62 Clues! News Spreads

Wu Liang did not immediately ask further questions.

When fishing, the worst thing you can do is to immediately lift the rod as soon as you see the float move.

He turned two more pages of the case file. "On the third day after the incident, Wang Zhibiao's family received a settlement payment."

Cao Yang closed his eyes again.

"So what?"

"Nothing much."

Wu Liang said.

"I just find it strange that your parents died early, and given your financial situation back then, you shouldn't have been able to afford to pay this amount."

"What's it to you where my money comes from?"

Wu Liang ignored his reaction and continued speaking to himself.

"The fact that someone like Wang Zhibiao can get money and sign a letter of forgiveness after being beaten means that someone has covered for him afterward."

"He's very loyal."

"You might believe in loyalty when you're twenty, but you're over forty now. You can't expect to live off it now."

Wu Liang looked at Cao Yang with a smile, but his expression gradually became irritated.

The voice drilled into Cao Yang's ears, and for some reason, Cao Yang felt that every word from this unconventional lawyer in front of him was like a blow to the heart, making him feel uncomfortable.

"What exactly do you want?"

I want to do some accounting for you.

Wu Liang closed the file, pushed it aside, and crossed his legs.

"You should know that in the old days, when poor families couldn't survive, they could only pawn their belongings. Later, they could redeem them with money and return the items."

"But if the person dies, who gets this thing?"

Cao Yang's expression turned very unpleasant.

"Are you fucking sick? What nonsense are you spouting? If you're out of things to say, then get lost!"

Wu Liang ignored Cao Yang's insults; the more he did so, the more it proved that he had hit the nail on the head.

Then he said slowly:

"Would the shopkeeper still leave things on the counter waiting for you to be reincarnated?"

Upon hearing this, a strange look flashed in Cao Yang's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

Wu Liang shook his head slightly, his voice filled with pity.

"Ten years ago, someone shut up Wang Zhibiao for you, and after you got out, they gave you a job and a way to make a living."

"But this kind of kindness isn't given for nothing. They're not bodhisattvas in a temple, and you're not a devout believer."

"You just need someone to protect you."

"Shut up!"

Cao Yang finally let out a low shout.

Wu Liang appeared even more natural.

"You take all the blame now, wait until you're in court to plead guilty, sentenced to death, and taken to the execution ground, bang, one shot."

He raised his hand and tapped the table.

"The shopkeeper's accounts do look better now."

"But what happened to what you staked on someone else's assets back then?"

Cao Yang stared intently at Wu Liang, his back teeth clenching and then relaxing.

Wu Liang hadn't expected to get the definite answer he wanted from Cao Yang anyway; the current reaction was enough to provide Meng Jiang and the others with clues.

He stood up without stopping talking.

"The person is gone, who would keep the collateral? What's the point? Waiting for someone to follow the trail and find their way back to the pawnshop counter?"

"Closing accounts early is what a smart person should do."

"Stop talking nonsense!!"

"What the hell do you know? What do you know?!"

Wu Liang ignored Cao Yang's anger and turned to walk straight to the door.

The message only needs to be delivered; the rest is up to time and fear.

Cao Yang struggled violently, the handcuffs hitting the chair handles and making the iron chair frame rattle.

Wu Liang did not turn around.

"Mr. Cao, be mindful of your status."

"You only need to remember one thing: I am both your lawyer and the only one who can save you right now..."

"Or the person who saves the person you want to save."

Having said that, he opened the door.

Police officer Xiao Li, who had been waiting outside, rushed in and took Cao Yang into custody immediately.

However, I still have great respect for Wu Liang.

As expected of a lawyer sent down from above, he certainly wouldn't volunteer to defend such a vicious murderer.

Otherwise, they might start arguing.

……

"Investigate Jinwan Bathhouse, and while you're at it, bring this Wang Zhibiao over for questioning."

Wu Liang shoved the dossier into Meng Jiang's arms and briefly explained Cao Yang's reaction to Meng Jiang.

Of course, the part about how to stimulate it is omitted.

Meng Jiang caught the file, and the bloodshot in his eyes immediately became more alert.

"Zhang Ze! Investigate him now! Time is of the essence!"

Zhang Zegang had just taken out a cigarette when he was yelled at and had to put it back in his hand.

"clear."

Li Mu stood to the side, his left arm still in a sling, but his right hand had already taken out his phone.

"I contacted the technical investigation department and retrieved the police records from that year in the Jinwan area. We reviewed all the relevant cases, including anti-prostitution raids, fights, disputes, and missing persons cases."

"No, you go back and rest..."

Li Mu interrupted without looking up.

"I'll take a break after these bastards are killed!"

Meng Jiang stopped himself from saying what he was about to say.

Wu Liang glanced at Li Mu and secretly made a rule in his mind.

It's best not to mess with this woman when she gets angry.

Li Mu also looked up and met Wu Liang's gaze, then lowered his voice.

"Attorney Wu, you'd better not be wrong."

"Probably...it shouldn't be?"

Li Mu finally smiled, then looked down and dialed the phone again.

Meng Jiang closed the file and turned to leave.

"Old Zhang, notify the people on duty: time is of the essence, everyone needs to work overtime tonight!"

Zhang Ze's voice came from afar.

"I knew the words 'National Day' were just not compatible with my birth chart!"

……

Feishui City People's Procuratorate.

As soon as Zheng Yuan entered the conference room, he saw a thick stack of files on the table.

The September 15th special case coordination meeting was brought forward at the last minute. During the phone call, they only said that Cao Yang's case was to enter the fast arrest procedure and that the materials would be transferred for review and arrest immediately.

Logically, this should be a good thing. The attack on police with a gun, the crime at the hospital, the possession of explosives—the evidence is there, the police are demanding a swift and lawful response, and the prosecutor's office has no reason to delay.

But after Zheng Yuan sat down, he only turned two pages before his brows furrowed.

Meng Jiang, who was in charge of the front line, did not come, nor did Zhang Ze. They only sent a young police officer with a pale face to deliver the materials.

Chief Zhou, who was sitting in the main seat, was talking quietly with the prosecutor in charge. Zheng Yuan listened for a while but did not interrupt.

Someone next to me handed me a phone.

"Prosecutor Zheng, take a look at this."

Zheng Yuan lowered his head.

A post on the local forum has already gone viral.

The lawyer representing the suspect in the hospital shooting has been seemingly revealed; he rose to fame for his not-guilty plea defense.

The comments section below has exploded.

Some people criticized the lawyer for having no bottom line in order to become famous, and even brought up the Zhou Hai case and the Ni Dayong case, saying that this lawyer was just trying to exonerate murderers.

Zheng Yuan paused his movements.

Wu Liang?

The cases of Zhou Hai and Ni Dayong have both caused quite a stir.

In particular, the Ni Dayong case was a major point of contention between the prosecution and the defense. After the final verdict was handed down, the court held a special debriefing meeting and it is expected to be submitted as a guiding case.

As for Wu Liang, although his approach is somewhat unconventional, he doesn't seem like the kind of lawyer who would recklessly solicit cases.

But how did this news get out?

Zheng Yuan returned the phone and continued flipping through the case files.

Intentional homicide.

Illegal possession of firearms.

Assaulting a police officer.

explosive.

Each of these items alone is quite heavy.

However, the part about Cao Yang's confession regarding his motives seems a bit... frivolous?

After Chief Zhou finished speaking, the meeting room was about to proceed with the next step of the procedure.

Zheng Yuan suddenly spoke.

"Has Cao Yang's defense lawyer been confirmed?"