Xu Le walked into the courtroom and said a single sentence, eliciting many different reactions from the people in the courtroom. Some were speechless, some were silent like gold, and some were excited like boiling water. These reactions came from the clear meaning and strong emotions expressed in his words, and even more so from his name and surname. This name and figure already had too many meanings in the current Federation.
The expression of the high and mighty middle-aged female judge was still calm, carrying the indifference unique to Federation high ranking judges. However, the gradually clenched right hand under the judge's robe betrayed her true emotions at this moment. Looking at the young Federation colonel below the stage, the female judge subconsciously leaned forward slightly, but was unwilling to look at him, only casting a questioning gaze towards Xiao Wenjing.
"Colonel Xu Le's identity today is a special witness and temporary rights holder. Regarding his application to appear in court, our side has already sent in the documents last night." Xiao Wenjing's mood was extremely relaxed right now, looking at the female judge on the stage with a trace of ridicule, speaking unhurriedly and unhurriedly.
The middle-aged female judge quickly flipped through the case file, discovering that the Zhong Family's old residence's legal team did indeed request for a temporary witness last night, but … these damned bastards, actually deliberately hiding the name of this witness, what are they trying to do? Are they trying to surprise me?
If it was a normal military officer requesting to become the guardian of the little princess of the Zhong Family, she, who was already famous within the Federation's legal system, wouldn't even bat an eyelid, and might even directly expel the other party for contempt of court. However, she couldn't do that right now, because the young Federation colonel below the stage, or more accurately, the youngest Federation Federation colonel, was Colonel Xu Le.
This custody case had always been proceeding according to the established process and plan, but who would've thought that Xu Le would suddenly appear in court, and moreover, he made an unexpected request for authority!
The female judge's mood was gloomy and restless, thinking about the news that the Federation's news media had been broadcasting non-stop these past few days, thinking about the Federation's military god Li Pifu shaking hands with Colonel Xu Le on the screen, her hands couldn't help but tremble as she flipped through the case file.
Yes, the Federation's legal system was absolutely independent, even that old man in Philadelphia couldn't do anything to influence the court's judgment, but … people knew that, other than the many years old Supreme Judge He Ying, the so-called judicial independence was more like a joke. If the court could really be completely independent of the Federation's society, then why would she appear on the stage today, and say so many cold words before?
"I object!"
In the strange silence in the courtroom, the lawyers on the other side finally reacted after a short period of tense negotiations. The Federation's leading civil law lawyer stood up, nervously wiped the sweat on his forehead, and loudly said, "This is not in accordance with the case procedure, the name list of the claimants has been submitted 14 days ago, according to the relevant rules of the Federation's Civil Procedure Law, anyone who objects to the claim of authority must submit the relevant evidence and application within 5 days before the trial … But whether it's in court or us, we haven't seen the application yet."
When saying this, the lawyer didn't even turn his head to look at Xu Le, not sure if it was because he felt that his reasons were sufficient and didn't need to be too aggressive, or because … he didn't dare to look at Xu Le.
Xiao Wenjing stood up, looked at the lawyer, and said, "According to the supplementary provisions of the procedural law, if there is a reason that is not beyond human power, then the date can be extended appropriately."
"Is there any reason that human strength cannot contend against?" The lawyer finally turned his head and looked over. When his eyes fell on Xu Le, he subconsciously nodded slightly in agreement.
"When the name list of the claimants was submitted, Colonel Xu Le, who is my second client, was on his way back to the Federation from the Empire with great difficulty. Naturally, he couldn't have known that the Federation had a trial that involved his interests … I believe that everyone who has seen the news is very clear on this point, so I won't add any more."
Xiao Wenjing swept her gaze over the people in the courtroom and said, "I believe that no one will object to this reason."
Of course, no one would object. After experiencing the live broadcast of the escape of thousands of miles, the Federation society would no longer allow anyone to object to Colonel Xu Le's words.
There was a wave of nervous discussion in the seats on the other side of the courtroom. They had no choice but to accept this explanation. After a series of arguments that rose and fell, the enormous group of lawyers behind Zhong Ziqi finally came to a consensus. The lead lawyer, who had been silent all this time, slowly stood up and bowed his head to the female judge and Xu Le respectively. Then, he said, "We agree, but because there is a new claimant, we need time to prepare."
"Court will be adjourned for half an hour," the female judge rubbed her forehead and said.
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"Because the original surveillance file is in the Department of Defense's archives, it's very troublesome to retrieve it, so we came a bit late," Xu Le said to Xiao Wenjing. "I hope there won't be any problems."
"If we want to obtain evidence through the court, it will definitely take a long time. We don't have time to waste with the other party for too long." Xiao Wenjing smiled and said, "Since you have already brought it over, no matter what the other party does, this custody case will still be fought."
Hearing this, Xu Le's eyes narrowed. He knew what Xiao Wenjing meant by time. Only by winning the custody case could they take the family property case to the Supreme Court and in front of Justice He Ying. Although he did not believe that the old Justice would definitely give them the victory, at least he believed in the old man's wisdom and judicial spirit. However, Justice He Ying was so old that she could die at any time, so they needed time.
Thinking of this, he could not help but think of the old man in Philadelphia, and his heart became a little heavy.
According to Tai Zhiyuan's arrangement, he had been discussing with Xiao Wenjing and the lawyers behind her for the past two nights. Zhong Ziqi and those old men were trying to regain the custody of Zhong Huoyan, so that they could fully obtain the ownership of the Zhong family's property. This move was really vicious, and even made people feel a little desperate, because whether it was Fatty Tian or the old people in the West Woods trusted by Commander Zhong, they were not related to Zhong Huoyan by blood.
However, at this time, Lawyer He, who was forced to give up the defense, thought of a somewhat whimsical but absolutely earth-shattering idea — let Xu Le come forward to fight for the custody!
Letting Xu Le come forward to fight for the custody seemed to be no different from other people, because he was not related to the Zhong family in the West Woods. However, after Lawyer He's analysis, Xiao Wenjing and those former colleagues who secretly helped him were shocked to find that Xu Le was indeed the best choice. More importantly, Xu Le had an innate advantage that no one could compare with.
"It seems that something has changed. Why didn't anyone tell me?" Fatty Tian looked at Xu Le with a smile and patted him on the shoulder. "It seems that you want to take my job as your godfather?"
"You don't want to?" Xu Le looked at this old friend who he had not seen for a long time, and his mood was slightly shaken. He bent down and hugged him, saying, "Long time no see."
At this time, the little girl, who had been quietly sitting at the table with her head down to do her homework, finally moved. The digital pen in her fingers fell on the table, making a soft sound. Then she turned around, and her soft and neat black hair swayed with a bang, like a cute jumping watermelon skin.
Zhong Huoyan, who was already 11 years old, stood up. Her eyes were as bright as stars, and she looked at Xu Le without blinking. Her black hair was on her shoulders, and old dolls were behind her. She exuded a kind of aura called Chu Chu, just like six years ago beside the huge porthole in Area 32 of the Ancient Bell. It seemed that she had not changed at all.
But after all, a lot had changed. The little girl who had lost her parents had finally grown up. She stared at Xu Le with her round eyes, stubbornly pursed her pink lips, and puffed out her cheeks. After staring at Xu Le for a long time, she shouted, "Didn't you say that you don't care about me anymore?"
Xu Le was stunned. He quietly looked at the little girl who was about to reach his chest. He did not know why, but his heart was filled with infinite fatherly love. He rudely reached out and interrupted the little watermelon's anger. He carelessly tore her neat black hair and said in a deep voice, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Zhong Huoyan shook her head angrily like a small animal. She wanted to shake off the big hand, but found that it was somewhat futile. She said angrily, "Then will you still leave in the future?"
"Not anymore."
"Liar."
"Why would I lie to you? I'm going to be your guardian soon. "
"Then you have to win the case."
"Don't worry."
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The case of the Zhong family in the West Woods seemed to be going on for several years. If they did not fight until the end of time, the truth would not come to light. Because of the background power of both sides, in the beginning of the custody battle, they fell into an almost tragic battle. This kind of tragedy did not refer to the sword of words that could be seen in the court, but the allocation of resources and tricks that were hidden behind the scenes. And Xu Le's appearance was undoubtedly the most powerful and fatal blow to the old house of the Zhong family.
After half an hour of intense discussion, the huge group of lawyers that served the old masters of the Zhong family drafted a response. Due to the current environment of the Federation in the midst of war, the group of lawyers did not raise any doubts about Xu Le's personal character. They only insisted that he had nothing to do with this custody case. And the relatives of the Zhong family who appeared one after another as witnesses put on a touching drama of the bitterness of the rich family.
Xiao Wenjing's lawyer, Xu Le, and the others had been watching silently and did not care. When it was their turn to speak, Xiao Wenjing stood up and said calmly, "After listening to the many doubts of the other side, I have not heard anyone questioning the personal character of Colonel Xu Le. This shows that no one has been blinded by interests and presumptuously slandered him."
Designing MX, exposing the plagiarism of the Federal Academy of Science, leading Group 7 to take on the most dangerous mission at the frontline, venturing deep into the territory of the Empire. Over the years, Xu Le had done so many things. Not only did it mean that he had done something for the Federation, but more importantly, from these things, it could be seen what kind of person he was.
Of course, if Xu Le was a small figure, then even if he was the most standard moral model, in the eyes of the lawyers of the Federation, he would be a villain who committed all kinds of crimes. But in today's Federation, who could and dared to question Xu Le's personal character?
"As a guardian, I think the judge and all of you know very well what kind of moral quality and personal background one should have. Then, without a doubt, Colonel Xu Le is the most suitable candidate to be Zhong Huoyan's guardian."
"And don't forget, after Commander Zhong and his wife were murdered by the people of the Empire, who risked his life to avenge them."
At this time, the leading lawyer with a full beard stood up and looked calmly at the female judge. "Just as the opposing lawyer said, no one will question Colonel Xu Le's personal character, but I would like to remind the judge and the opposing lawyer that we are discussing the issue of guardianship today, not the issue of a moral model. If one can become a guardian because they are suitable, then wouldn't it mean that all the children in the Federation who have doubts about their guardianship should apply to be Colonel Xu Le's guardian?"
The middle-aged female judge's eyelids lifted slightly. She knew that the leading lawyer was hinting at which angle she should judge from, and her mood was slightly relieved.
The leading lawyer turned to look at Xiao Wenjing and continued, "If that's the case, then I think Zhong Huoyan's guardian … should be Lord War God. The spirit of the Federation's law regarding child guardianship has always been the most important. Even if Colonel Xu Le is the most suitable guardian candidate, he does not have any special relationship with Zhong Huoyan. He has nothing to do with this entire matter. "
"If you don't object, I have no objection." Xiao Wenjing shrugged and said with a smile, "Of course, you and I both know that this is just a joke, but can I interpret it this way? If there is evidence that Colonel Xu Le is related to this guardianship battle, then … he is the most suitable candidate?"
The leading lawyer lowered his eyes slightly and felt a trace of strangeness. However, at this moment, he carefully recalled the records in the file. Although Xu Le seemed to have some contact with Commander Zhong and his wife, there was no direct evidence that he could intervene in the guardianship battle. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, "You can interpret it that way."
"Very good." Xiao Wenjing said, "Just now, Colonel Xu Le took an audio file and submitted it to the court. Because of the adjournment, no one had a chance to listen to it. At this time … should everyone listen to it?"
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In the quiet courtroom, there was a slight electronic noise and the sound of explosions in the distance. Everyone listened silently and attentively. Then, they heard a man's deep voice. Although the man was at the end of his life, his voice was still so clear and calm.
"Is Xu Le here?"
"Commander, I'm here."
"Help me take care of Huoyan."
"Yes."
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