He Zhichu didn't say a word and didn't look at the reporters chasing after him. He walked to his luxurious business car as if there was no one else around.
The reporters who had been squeezing in front of him were mesmerized by his aura and couldn't help parting to make a path for him. They watched as the six-person legal team from the largest American law firm filed out and got into their car.
After the car sped away, the reporters finally snapped back to reality and began frantically broadcasting the results of the day's trial.
Unfortunately, audio and video recordings weren't allowed in the courtroom, so they could only use a few photos of the official trial issued by the court to accompany the news.
By the time Gu Nianzhi and the others returned to the hotel, the German media was already reporting on the second trial of the case.
Gu Nianzhi and the four American assistants watched TV in He Zhichu's hotel suite and discussed the case at the same time.
Watching He Zhichu's handsome back as he strode to his business car, Gu Nianzhi sat on the sofa and cupped her cheeks as she smiled. "Professor He is famous in Germany now."
He Zhichu was indeed famous in Germany, but the Germans paid more attention to the largest American law firm behind He Zhichu.
Law firms usually didn't advertise publicly, so He Zhichu being in the limelight this time could be considered a free large-scale advertisement for his law firm.
The law firm originally had branches in Europe, but they were in England and France, not Germany.
After the case appeared, the Germans became very familiar with the law firm, and the Americans who knew how to do business immediately decided to open a branch in Germany.
Because He Zhichu was a partner of the law firm and a symbolic figure for the Germans to familiarize themselves with the law firm, he was also appointed to preside over the opening of the German branch.
He Zhichu didn't need to do much of the trivial work. He only needed to oversee the general direction and sign important legal documents.
As for the case they were trying, He Zhichu made Gu Nianzhi the team leader, and the other four assistants became her subordinates.
After the previous two trials, the four American assistants were impressed by Gu Nianzhi's abilities. Also, because the case involved a female student from the Huaxia Empire and was of the same language and ethnicity as Gu Nianzhi, it would be more sincere for her to be the main representative. It would also arouse the sympathy of the judge and the German public, so they unanimously supported Gu Nianzhi as the leader to win the case.
When the Germans saw her, they would think of the pitiful and innocent victim who had died, and they could gain more sympathy.
Although the law had its own logic, public pressure was also very important. It was impossible for a judge not to pay attention to public opinion, because a judge was also a human.
To the four American assistants, as long as they won the lawsuit, they would receive the same benefits as Gu Nianzhi. Because in theory, they were all He Zhichu's assistants, so He Zhichu was the main person in charge.
Gu Nianzhi was the leader of the team, but it was a different division of responsibilities within the team. It wouldn't affect their future resumes.
Therefore, with everyone's support, Gu Nianzhi became the main force against the defense's lawyer in the trial.
…
When she appeared in court the next day, Gu Nianzhi had tied her long hair into a bun at the back of her head and put on some light makeup. She looked more mature than when she wasn't wearing makeup, and her movements were full of confidence. She no longer looked like a young college girl.
She stood next to He Zhichu, her cold expression almost identical to his.
"… I can tell that you're Mr. He's student." One of the assistants teased her. "Gu, you're such a good learner. You can even imitate Mr. He's expression perfectly."
Gu Nianzhi touched her face and smiled. "Smith, you have bad eyesight. You said I look like him. Are you saying I'm not a woman, or that Professor He isn't a man? Hmm? "
The assistant named Smith froze for a moment before understanding. He was instantly defeated by Gu Nianzhi's incisiveness. His face ashened, he quickly glanced at He Zhichu.
He didn't expect He Zhichu to be looking at them with a cold expression.
"Oh my god! Gu, you've really screwed me over! Can't I just make a joke?! "Smith moved closer to Gu Nianzhi and pointed at her with gritted teeth.
He Zhichu's expression darkened. He finally said, "Smith, you don't have to appear in court today. Go see how the branch is progressing and report to me tonight."
He kicked Smith out of the trial with one sentence.
Smith wanted to cry but had no tears. He knew he had gotten into trouble by talking too much. He could only pack his briefcase dejectedly and leave the Munich District Court. He went to check on the progress of the new German branch.
How could such a boring task compare to the excitement of a trial?
He wasn't wrong. Today's trial was indeed exciting.
This was the third trial. After two trials where the defendant changed lawyers and whether or not the defendant was judged as an adult, Gu Nianzhi and the prosecutor worked together to not only greatly reduce the opponent's arrogance, but they also conveniently blocked the loophole of the opponent's "mentally retarded" defense.
Today, the third trial was about to enter the main topic of the case.
However, they didn't know until they entered the courtroom that there was a new judge.
The new judge was of a higher rank than the previous judge. His attitude toward the case was also very different from the previous judge.
The male defendant, Seth, had a cold expression. His eyes were cold as he glared at Gu Nianzhi.
When faced with the prosecutor's question, his new defense lawyer denied it flatly. "My client didn't see the victim on the day she died. My client met her the day before she died and had sex with her the day before. "
Gu Nianzhi couldn't help but sneer at this ridiculous answer.
Although the male defendant, Seth, tried his best to appear innocent, his murky eyes betrayed his evil heart.
The prosecutor confirmed again and again that the defendant's lawyer insisted that his client was innocent and that someone else had killed the victim, Li Haiqing.
The prosecutor pursed his lips. He looked at the materials in his hands, then at the judge who was staring at him coldly. He also looked at the high-ranking police officers behind the defendant's stand. He was a bit discouraged.
This case wasn't difficult at all. What was difficult was who had the guts to stand up against the entire police district and the judicial system for an ordinary, powerless foreigner.
The police officer who had previously performed the DNA test had already been charged by the prosecutor due to procedural issues because he had foiled the plans of some high-ranking police officers and couldn't get their children off the hook …
Gu Nianzhi watched as the prosecutor didn't refute the defendant's lawyer's ridiculous answer for a long time. He actually shriveled up and was puzzled.
This case wasn't difficult!
Based on the materials she had seen, it was obvious that the defendant and his lawyer were lying. Why didn't the prosecutor fight back?!
After a while, the relieved judge announced a 15-minute recess.
After 15 minutes, if the prosecutor and the victim's lawyer didn't have new evidence, a preliminary verdict would be made.
In that case, the defendant was likely to be acquitted due to lack of evidence!
Gu Nianzhi didn't understand. She straightened up and asked He Zhichu quietly, "Professor He, what's going on?"
He Zhichu knew more about things beyond the law than Gu Nianzhi.
He said coldly, "These people should have already taken control of the entire judicial system. The prosecutor doesn't dare to argue with them anymore. "
Gu Nianzhi's eyes widened in shock. There wasn't a trace of impurity in her clear black and white eyes. She asked blankly, "Why? How dare they?! "
This was a matter of life and death!
"A foreigner. Why wouldn't they dare? They even dare to do it to their own people. It's just that the cost is higher. "The corners of He Zhichu's mouth twitched." But this time, they've kicked an iron plate. "
Gu Nianzhi took a deep breath and patted her chest. "Thank you for your support, Professor He. I'll go ask the prosecutor and then let me do it."
He Zhichu looked at her quietly for a while. "Aren't you afraid?"
"Afraid? Why should I be afraid of these sneaky people? I believe that evil can't prevail over good. I don't believe that they can really hide the truth from the masses! — — I believe that heaven's net has long arms, but nothing escapes. You'll have to pay for what you've done sooner or later! "
"Ok, then go ahead and try." He Zhichu looked down. "The key to this case is the transactions behind the scenes. The evidence in front of the courtroom is actually very sufficient, but the collusion within the judicial system here is too rampant."
"Ha." Gu Nianzhi only said one word before getting up to look for the prosecutor.
In just a short while, the prosecutor was almost nowhere to be seen.
Gu Nianzhi asked several people before finding him on the rooftop of the courthouse.
Seeing his lonely figure standing on the rooftop, Gu Nianzhi suddenly understood what He Zhichu was saying.
This prosecutor must be under a lot of pressure, right? He was afraid that after the case was over, he would be attacked and retaliated from within the system, right?
After all, the murderer was the son of the head of their department.
He didn't have the sharpness and sharpness of the previous two times. He was almost completely subdued in front of the defense lawyer and didn't dare to argue with him.
Gu Nianzhi didn't want to ask him why.
He had already tried his best. Why make things difficult for him?
Gu Nianzhi had never been someone who would let others sacrifice themselves for her or others' benefit.
She walked over slowly and coughed softly.
The prosecutor turned around and saw it was Gu Nianzhi. He forced a smile at her and said quietly, "… I'm sorry."
Gu Nianzhi's eyes were a little wet. She raised her head and took a deep breath to swallow her tears. She said in a low voice, "If you don't mind, can you give me your information? I'll be the chief control officer later."
"Are you sure?" The prosecutor gasped. "You're still young. I understand how you feel. When I was as young as you, I also had a strong sense of justice. But I'm already 50 years old this year and will soon be retiring. If I … give it my all, I might lose my qualifications for public office forever, my pension, and spend the rest of my life in poverty. "
It was indeed the reason He Zhichu had mentioned.
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