Chapter 383

"Yes."

The Central Police Station Serious Crimes Unit Chief Inspector has only one vacancy this year; without saying this 'yes', how could he get promoted?

One 'yes' and Qiu Gang'ao et al. have no luck left!

Since you, surnamed Zhang, are unkind, don't blame us for being unrighteous!

The presiding judge asked Qiu Gang'ao et al.: 'Do you have anything else to say?'

Qiu Gang'ao glanced at Zhang Chongbang, spoke calmly: 'Your Honor, I do not accept the court's charges against me; the truth is that Senior Superintendent Situ Jie protected Zhang Chongbang, which is why we took the fall.'

"I request the court to re-examine the evidence; I also have a witness, namely the case chief inspector Li Ji, who can prove that Senior Superintendent Situ Jie instructed him to swap all the evidence, and the real evidence is with him."

As soon as Qiu Gang'ao spoke, the court erupted in an uproar; Situ Jie's face changed dramatically, and he loudly rebuked: 'Qiu Gang'ao, don't spout nonsense; each person bears responsibility for their own actions, don't drag others down.'

Uncle Wen stood up from the area inside the rail, smiling, and said: 'As his defense lawyer, I will defend to the death his right to speak.'

Barristers have unrestricted rights to appear in all courts, including the High Court and the Court of Final Appeal.

This means they can represent clients in any court, conducting defense and speaking, without being subject to the restrictions that apply to solicitors.

Barristers have the right to appear and speak in all courts, including hearings in the High Court and the Court of Final Appeal.

They can represent parties in defense, provide legal advice and cross-examine witnesses, without needing to obtain barrister qualifications through a specific stringent examination.

When appearing in the Supreme Court, King's Counsel have the right to sit inside the rail (the concept of the court's 'area inside the rail').

This is a symbolic privilege, indicating their important status and authority in court.

Uncle Wen solemnly said: 'As a King's Counsel of Gangdao and a member of the Human Rights Commission, I condemn the police force's corruption in this incident.'

Approaching Hu Zhaotang, he opened his mouth and asked: 'Was it Qiu Gang'ao et al. who saved you?'

"Yes."

Hu Zhaotang admitted this, then continued: 'But——!'

Without waiting for him to finish speaking, Uncle Wen gave him a contemptuous glance; this person won't have many good days left, so there's no need to pay attention.

"You just need to answer yes or no; I didn't ask you anything else."

He then turned to Qiu Gang'ao and asked: 'Can you bear legal responsibility for what you said?'

"Yes."

"Alright, since that's the case, I will request the court to re-examine the evidence."

Uncle Wen said to the presiding judge: 'Your Honor, I request that the court publicly examine all evidence.'

"Now Zhang Chongbang, as a suspect, is not qualified to be a witness; only physical evidence can determine who the killer is."

At this moment, Zhang Chongbang sprang up from the witness stand, agitated, and shouted: 'Your Honor, I object; this is slander, this is a trampling of the law; I did not do this, I am innocent!'

As the saying goes, only those who slander you know you are innocent; the court relies on evidence.

The chief justice said expressionlessly: 'Objection overruled; let the bailiffs examine the evidence on the spot to uphold the solemnity of the law, and not let bad apples enter the hall.'

As time passed, the situation became clear, and the criminal suspect changed from Qiu Gang'ao to Zhang Chongbang.

That beating stick can prove all of this, and Situ Jie, as the mastermind behind the scenes, was also detained by the court.

Their cries of innocence fell on deaf ears in the courtroom.

The chief justice didn't want to know the truth, but he especially appreciated the gift Li Xin sent.

Under bailiff custody, Zhang Chongbang shouted at Qiu Gang'ao: 'Ah Ao, say a word for me! This has nothing to do with me; I too appeared in court to testify for the sake of the law's solemnity, and I don't deserve this treatment!'

Qiu Gang'ao retorted: 'Did you speak up for me?'

After thinking, he added: 'You said it, yes; after uttering that "yes", we have nothing more to do with each other; I don't deal with strangers, you've got the wrong person.'

The court then announced the acquittal and release of Qiu Gang'ao et al., while Situ Jie and Zhang Chongbang await trial.

At this moment, the victim's family, namely He Weilong's father, rose to his feet in agitation.

He took out a banner from his bag, on which were written in large characters: 'Clear-sky Chief Justice, fiery eyes discern loyalty and treachery.'

The chief justice was very pleased; Li Xin is someone who gets things done, providing not only material satisfaction but also emotional value.

Our first cooperation was truly pleasant!

This is Li Xin's style of doing things: he spends lavishly to cater to one's preferences, making them physically and mentally pleased.

Well, this chief justice was introduced by Uncle Wen; the two are tea friends.

They both enjoy a cup of fresh tea!

Don't be surprised; this is nothing new in Gangdao; Gangdao's law is like a young maiden, and many can dress her up—it's not exclusive to Li Xin.

Some people want you to be guilty; even if you're all mouth, you can't make it clear, because in this matter, what you say yourself doesn't count.

For example, the current Situ Jie and Zhang Chongbang are just like that.

After the trial ended, Hu Zhaotang had already sensed something odd; he could, in public, point at a deer and call it a horse in the court.

This person is not to be provoked!

He doesn't want to invite trouble, so even though he gets along well with Situ Jie, he still keeps his mouth shut.

Without Situ Jie, that high-ranking police friend, aren't there still Zhang Jie and Li Jie?

As long as he has money, new friends will appear; that's Gangdao.

Money can make ghosts turn the mill; without money, one can only be the ghost pushing the mill, and whichever direction they push, they must obey orders.

Situ Jie glanced at Hu Zhaotang, and his face instantly turned ashen.

He originally wanted to stay out of it, but ended up turning himself into an accident!

Zhang Chongbang regretted it deeply; if he had known today's outcome earlier, he would have exclaimed, 'Damn the legal solemnity!'

It's just that a kidnapping bandit died; death is death, it's not a big deal, there's no need to make such a fuss.

If the whip hadn't lashed him, he would pose as a defender of the law; but once welts appear on his body, he again wants to let the matter slide lightly.

Wanting both ways—that's exactly the kind of person Zhang Chongbang is.

It's a pity his grandfather died early; without a friend like Li Xin who disregards age, he is destined to take the fall.

Li Xin is just what everyone says—he helps relatives, not reason; regardless of the reason, Qiu Gang'ao killing someone is a fact.

But Qiu Gang'ao has a good grandfather, so he can swagger out of the court, while Zhang Chongbang is going to Red Pillar to spend his old age.

As for whether he can enjoy a peaceful retirement, it still depends on Li Xin's look.

After all, Shashou Xiong treats Li Xin like his own father; the recently promoted Shashou Xiong may now be more filial to Li Xin than to his real father.

Even his real father lacks the ability to help him rise, but Li Xin can!

Everyone says people don't heed the nagging, but Li Xin is indeed in Red Pillar now; this time he came to pick up Wang Dong, after all, he's the cheap father-in-law.

His advanced studies have ended; both emotionally and rationally, Li Xin should come over to greet him; in feeling, he may not have remained faithful from beginning to end.

But he isn't cold-blooded; his several women feel it most deeply!