In other words, the other party is an adult and must be tried as an adult!!!

After today...

It can finally be concluded!

Thinking of this.

Zhao Yi took a deep breath and withdrew his gaze from the snow. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

He glanced at the time on the wall, spoke, and uttered in a deep voice.

"Prepare to start court!"

The time... has come!

After speaking.

Everyone on the scene shuddered, stood up, and headed towards the courtroom.

For more than two months, they've all been made neurotic by the case.

The worst of them have caught colds or had fevers.

Now they can finally bring the case to a conclusion and then celebrate the New Year...

With this in mind, their steps quickened slightly.

A few seconds later, the courtroom door appeared in front of them.

As several bailiffs opened the door...

"Creak~"

In an instant.

A sea of people appeared before Zhao Yi.

The number of people this time... far more than before!

Zhao Yi's heart sank, but his pace didn't falter, leading people to their seats in the courtroom.

He scanned around to make sure no one was missing before announcing:

"Plaintiff and defendant, please enter the court!"

The moment the words fell.

In the courthouse, people from two waiting rooms stood up and headed towards the scene.

"Creak~"

Two doors opened simultaneously.

Several figures stepped in.

The two sides looked at each other.

Xu Liang paused slightly.

The defense lawyer was no longer Director Zhou, but a stranger, about forty years old, with a robust build and ordinary appearance.

At this moment, his eyes were full of exhaustion.

He noticed Xu Liang looking at him, and his expression slightly stiffened, then quickly averted his gaze and headed to the defendant's seat without looking back.

Seeing this.

Everyone's eyes lit up and they all pointed their cameras at them.

"The plaintiff is here! I see Lawyer Xu, and his assistant too!"

"The defendant is also here... wait, where's Director Zhou?"

"Where did Director Zhou go?"

"Are you stupid? Director Zhou was taken away; he was exposed for falsifying evidence, how could he continue to be a lawyer in this trial?"

"Who's this newcomer?"

"I've seen him, it's Zhang Hao from the Dream Building Law Firm. It seems the legal aid fell on them, so they could only let him take over. Although it's unfortunate, he's a very capable lawyer..."

"..."

Upon hearing this.

The crowd buzzed with excitement again.

A very capable lawyer?

Strong ability is good!

This means there might be a new turn of events, who knows if the other side might turn the tables and send Xu Liang in!

However...

No matter how capable, they must adhere to the most basic logic.

In just over ten days, it was impossible for him to find any information about this case.

At this moment, sitting at the defendant's seat, Zhang Hao revealed a wry smile.

He really had no way.

No way at all!

He even had to be careful if there were any mines left by Director Zhou in the case, who knows if they would explode after he takes over, then during the trial, the surroundings turn into a prison and he shifts from the role of a lawyer to a criminal...

Although he thought this way inside.

But...

Since he was here.

Zhang Hao racked his brain for strategies.

With such a high-profile case falling on him, whether or not he could win, he must at least have the attitude to want to win!

"There's no way for the first trial, the mines laid by Director Zhou are too big, the second trial might be an opportunity."

Zhang Hao thought to himself.

Finally, he took a deep breath and looked sternly at the bench.

At the plaintiff's seat.

"Who is this person?" Xu Liang asked in a low voice.

"Zhang Hao," Yang Ruoxi replied.

"Oh."

Xu Liang nodded.

He didn't care who the other lawyer was.

Just knowing a name was enough to show his respect!

At the bench.

Zhao Yi looked around at the people present, and said in a deep voice:

"Defendant's side, plaintiff's side, is everyone present?"

Both sides nodded.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi did not linger and immediately announced:

Zhao Yi glanced at his watch and began:

"This case is being heard for the second time on January 24, 2005, and due to the need to verify evidence, the court will take a recess to handle this."

"In the last trial, both sides engaged in a heated discussion regarding the evidence submitted by the plaintiff, specifically evidence of the suspect Duan Feipeng's crime as well as his identity and age."

After finishing his speech, Zhao Yi turned his head to look at the defendant's side, at Zhang Hao, and said in a deep voice:

"The evidence submitted by the plaintiff has been verified by the judicial institution and the court."

"Now, I announce..."

"The court is in session!"

The session begins!

Everyone felt a jolt in their hearts.

Not just those at the scene, even those in front of the television were now fully focused watching.

At this moment, Zhao Yi turned his head to look at Xu Liang and continued to ask:

"Plaintiff, do you have any new evidence to submit?"

Plaintiff Xu Liang stood up.

"Your Honor, we have no new evidence to submit."

Zhao Yi nodded and then breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid Xu Liang would say something shocking again...

As it stands, the case is already chaotic enough.

If it gets any more complicated, Zhao Yi thought he might just resign!

Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened.

"Defendant, do you have any new arguments to present?"

Zhao Yi looked at Zhang Hao.

"No," Zhang Hao shook his head.

He had just taken over the case; even if he wanted to, he couldn't.

No one has anything?

Zhao Yi frowned and said:

"During the recess, the tribunal discussed the case."

"If both parties have no new arguments to present..."

Hearing this.

Both sides shook their heads again.

Seeing this.

Zhao Yi whispered with the judges beside him, then stood up, took a deep breath, and slowly said:

"This case, 'Jinjiang Hotel Body Fall Case,' happened on the evening of December 6, 2004."

"According to the court trial."

"The accused, Du Ze, Duan Feipeng, on December 6, at 8 PM..."

As his voice resounded.

Everyone present was tense and nervous.

Du Ze and Duan Feipeng, sitting in the defendant's seat, both turned pale, clutching onto their clothes tightly, staring at Zhao Yi with hearts pounding.

The reporters held their breath.

Even the people in front of the TV were silent, patiently watching.

Zhao Yi was announcing step by step.

Until...

"Now, I pronounce, the accused Du Ze is guilty of intentional murder, corpse desecration..."

In an instant.

Zhao Yi looked serious, dignifiedly announced:

"Sentenced to..."

"Death penalty!"

The moment the words were spoken.

Du Ze's whole face turned ashen, collapsing into the chair, dizziness overtaking him.

He would indeed die.

According to surveillance, the other party ensured the victim's death by even striking again, to prevent the victim from surviving and affecting them.

Killing the second person was also his suggestion...

Entirely different from his meekness in front of the police!

One could say he is a bully and coward!

Beside him, Duan Feipeng was no better; his face visibly turned paler.

Du Ze received such a severe sentence, how could he as the main offender fare any better?

Sure enough.

Zhao Yi continued:

"The accused Duan Feipeng, committed intentional murder, intentional harm, corpse desecration..."

"Sentenced to..."

"Death penalty!"

Death...

Death penalty!?

As soon as the two words fell.

Everyone's heart skipped a beat, Yang Ruoxi nearly stood up in surprise.

"Death penalty... truly the death penalty!!!"

"Is it a suspended sentence? Is it a suspended death sentence!?"

"Not a suspended sentence, it's a simple death penalty, didn't hear any suspension!!!"

"Wasn't he innocent? Innocent... three trials, three sentences, the third is even a death penalty!?"

"Innocent turned death penalty... how much did Wu Yong pay!? Worth him fighting so hard..."

"No, no money, seems like no money was given!"

"..."

While everyone was still discussing.

Zhao Yi already raised the gavel.

"Bang!"

His eyes solemn, scanning the scene.

"Silence!"

The two words instantly silenced everyone else.

Zhao Yi spoke:

"May I ask if anyone has any objections?"

Objections?

Xu Liang was about to shake his head.

But a voice interrupted him.

"I have an objection! I have an objection!!!"

Duan Feipeng's face twisted, hideous like an evil spirit, his eyes could not hide his overwhelming fear.

He did not want to die...

He still did not want to die!

"I don't want to die!"

"I don't want the death penalty... I don't want to die!"

He shouted angrily from the defendant's box.

Zhao Yi glanced at him then looked away.

"Now announcing..."

"Adjourned!"

"If the accused is dissatisfied with this trial, they may appeal by law."

"Proceed to the Supreme People's Court of Lanshan Province in Eastern Country for a second trial!"