"Extradition?!" Judge Judy almost screamed at the top of her lungs. She didn't expect this at all. Her bewildered gaze involuntarily fell on a person sitting in the courtroom.
That person was the person in charge of coordinating the case between the military and the CIA. He was the one who had contacted her and made the deal in private …
Lieutenant Colonel Peter's mouth gaped open in shock. His eyes were as big as copper bells, and he cursed inwardly. He had really forgotten about this.
One of Xin Xinggao's conditions when contacting them was to give her a US permanent resident green card.
The process of applying for a green card was complicated, and although they had already agreed to her conditions, it would take time to go through the process.
Xin Xinggao had been beaten up by Gu Nianzhi before the process was complete.
Unwilling to let it go, Xin Xinggao relied on the support of the US military and the CIA to make an example out of the other Huaxia students. She insisted on suing Gu Nianzhi and sending her to prison in the United States.
At that moment, she had already considered herself an American, and believed that the US legal system would speak up for her and protect her from the Huaxia students.
As for what would happen to the Huaxia student Gu Nianzhi in prison, she didn't care at all.
But now, as soon as the diplomat from the Huaxia Consulate General appeared, it was like Sun Wukong's Golden Cudgel had beaten her back to her original state.
Sitting in the plaintiff's stand, Xin Xinggao's legs turned to jelly. Her hands on the wheelchair began to tremble violently, just like her heart.
She wasn't even a permanent resident of the United States, and was still a full citizen of the Huaxia Empire. There was nothing the US law could do.
"Yes, extradition." The diplomat shook the document in his hand. "Our country has signed an extradition agreement with your country. According to the agreement, this criminal case is fully within the scope of extradition."
The diplomat emphasized the word "criminal case" with a mocking tone. He looked at the blushing Judge Judy with a faint smile.
According to the extradition agreement, the parties involved in political cases were excluded from the extradition agreement, but criminal cases were completely in line with the conditions of extradition.
Xin Xinggao's lawsuit against Gu Nianzhi was clearly a political case, but in order to teach Gu Nianzhi a lesson, it was filed as a criminal case.
As a result, the Huaxia Empire took advantage of this loophole.
But extraditing Xin Xinggao?!
Are-you-kidding-me？！
Lieutenant Colonel Peter would be the first to slap her on the ear.
The courtroom was silent for a moment. Most people's eyes were on Judge Judy and the Consul General of the Hua Xia Empire in Boston.
Except for He Zhichu.
He sat up straight on the defendant's stand, his gaze sinister and fierce as he stared at Gu Nianzhi. The look in his eyes was indescribable. It was as if he would immediately transform into a ferocious beast and swallow Gu Nianzhi whole in one gulp if he could.
However, Gu Nianzhi had never feared anyone other than Huo Shaoheng in her entire life.
Unwilling to be outdone, she met He Zhichu's eyes and leaned over to whisper in his ear, "… Professor He, are you unhappy?"
Why did he suddenly lose his temper?
No matter how she thought about it, it seemed to have started when she asked for the lawyer's fee.
But at the time, she thought she would lose the case for sure and would be locked up, so she hurriedly explained the situation to He Zhichu before the bailiff took her away.
She didn't want to owe He Zhichu anything.
Seeing He Zhichu's huge reaction, Gu Nianzhi felt even more certain that she had made the right decision.
She had to pay the money back as soon as possible.
"Yeah, you're still concerned about whether I'm happy or not?" He Zhichu squeezed out the words through his teeth. His voice was extremely low, and his cool voice and breath almost brushed against Gu Nianzhi's cheek.
Gu Nianzhi moved away and looked at He Zhichu from the corner of her eyes. She continued to explain, "I know Professor He didn't help me for the money, but I can't take your kindness for granted. All I can do for you, Professor He, is to return the money first, then be a good student and strive to graduate with excellent grades. "
He Zhichu was so angry that he laughed. He rubbed his forehead with one hand and leaned his elbow against the back of the chair. "Haha … I, He Zhichu, am really lucky to have a student like you."
"Professor He, you sound like you're saying 'unlucky for eight lifetimes.'" Gu Nianzhi looked away and glanced at Chen Lie. She said nonchalantly, "If Professor He finds it hard to accept right now, then wait until this case is over. Anyway, I won't let Professor He suffer any losses. "
"The only person who can make me suffer, no matter where I am, is you …" He Zhichu sighed quietly and swallowed his last words. He closed his eyes and decided not to stoop to the level of this heartless little girl.
No one else heard Gu Nianzhi and He Zhichu's quiet conversation in court. Even if they did, they would only think that the defendant was talking to her defense lawyer. After all, the case had changed and she was about to be extradited to the Hua Xia Empire.
Actually, even if the Hua Xia Empire's diplomats hadn't appeared, He Zhichu still had ways to help Gu Nianzhi walk out of this case unscathed.
But now that the Hua Xia Empire's diplomats had appeared, He Zhichu didn't want to use his own power.
He closed his eyes and began to think about who these diplomats were here for. Xin Xinggao, or … Gu Nianzhi?
He Zhichu didn't say the last sentence, so of course Gu Nianzhi didn't know.
Of course, even if she had heard it, she wouldn't have cared. Her attention was completely focused on the confrontation between the judge and the Hua Xia Empire's diplomats.
After Judge Judy recovered from her shock, she finally launched a new counterattack. "No, Xin is mentally impaired. She doesn't have the ability to act normally. Who can guarantee her safety?"
The Hua Xia Empire's representatives were already prepared. Chen Lie stepped forward and identified himself as a doctor. "Your Honor, you can rest assured with me here."
Chen Lie's medical skills were internationally renowned. Coupled with his military background, even Lieutenant Colonel Peter was speechless when he stepped forward.
He discreetly shook his head at Xin Xinggao and spread his hands to indicate that there was nothing he could do.
The CIA representative also sat motionless.
Their leader, Bai Yusheng, was already under their control. Xin Xinggao was no longer of any use.
Xin Xinggao's eyes darted around the courtroom. She suddenly realized that if she didn't speak up now, she would become a sacrificial pawn and be extradited to the Hua Xia Empire.
She had done that kind of thing. She didn't even need to think to know what awaited her if she returned.
"Your Honor, I request to become a naturalized citizen of the United States." Xin Xinggao suddenly spoke up in the courtroom. Although she was speaking to the judge, she turned around and looked threateningly at Lieutenant Colonel Peter and the CIA representative sitting in the gallery. "I know that according to the American naturalization law, those who have made significant contributions to the national interest of the United States can be naturalized immediately without waiting."
There was a procedure to apply for a green card, but being naturalized on the frontline was much faster.
Xin Xinggao had already carefully studied these procedures. She had thought that a green card would be no problem and that all she had to do was wait patiently. Now, however, she had no choice but to apply for naturalization immediately.
Compared to wanting to put Gu Nianzhi in jail, it was more important for her to quickly become a citizen of the United States and escape the Hua Xia Empire's jurisdiction.
Xin Xinggao could no longer play dumb. She panicked and cried out in front of everyone in the courtroom.
Gu Nianzhi was the first to react. She immediately snickered and stood up. "Huh? Didn't Classmate Xin's brain suffer irreversible damage and have the IQ of a three-year-old? Why does Classmate Xin's brain work so well at critical moments? Xin Xinggao, you don't have to play dumb to frame me in front of everyone! Lawyer He, I want you to represent me to countersue Xin Xinggao for fabricating evidence and obstructing justice. Countersue the US military and the CIA for abusing their power for personal gain and persecuting an innocent minor like me! "
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