Chapter 559 Gentleman (Happy First Day!)
Seoul High Court.
Jiang Chen was sitting in the audience and witnessed Zou Kezhao, who was wearing handcuffs and anklets, being escorted in by the bailiff.
Later.
It is An Zairong who is also shackled.
Jiang Chen looked calm.
Zou Kezhao didn't squint his eyes, as calm as when he first opened the court, sitting in the dock indifferently.
Only this time, he is no longer the only main character.
An Zairong, who was also the defendant, sat next to him. The two partners, who had an indisputable relationship, were only less than two steps apart.
To a certain extent, it can be regarded as echoing an old saying in Taoism.
Not to be born in the same year, the same month and the same day, but to die in the same year, the same month and the same day.
The media was not allowed to watch the court, and there were not many people in the auditorium, which seemed a bit deserted.
While waiting for the judge to enter, the court door was pushed open.
Jiang Chen turned his head.
I saw a young girl running in panting.
Seeing that the trial had not started yet, she breathed a sigh of relief, and then carefully found a place to sit down.
Jiang Chen frowned slightly.
He has never seen this girl in person, but he has seen photos.
Kwon Sang Young.
People from Daegu.
An ordinary shopping guide at Lotte Group.
He is also an ordinary member of the more than 50 million people in Korea. He goes out early and comes back late. He works hard with a meager salary and strives to survive in this society where there is no hope.
This girl has a bit of baby fat, maybe she has a gambling father, so it is not like Gao Zhengbi said that every family in Korea will prepare a plastic surgery fund for their daughter.
She probably has not had plastic surgery, and her natural face is far from outstanding, but for some reason, An Zairong, who is full of evil, only shows his human side in front of her.
Until now, Jiang Chen still can't explain why An Zairong is so special to this ordinary girl. Maybe this is the unpredictable nature of human nature, and no one can see through it.
But there is one thing, Jiang Chen understands that the other party's appearance here is not good news for him.
Quan Shangying looked at the uncle sitting in the dock who no longer always wore a red tie with a complicated face.
Jiang Chen withdrew his gaze from her and looked towards An Zairong.
Zou Kezhao is already calm, but An Zairong is even worse than him. Not to mention nervous, his face that can be described as gentle even has an incomprehensible smile.
But when he saw Quan Shangying appear, his smile visibly froze, and then he searched for Jiang Chen's location.
Eyes facing each other.
Jiang Chen promised the other party that he would not disturb the girl, but he did not expect Quan Shangying's appearance.
But at this moment, he couldn't explain it.
An Zairong didn't seem to need an explanation. She looked at him distantly, and then withdrew her gaze. There was no anger at being fooled, but the smile at the corner of her mouth became shallower and more mocking.
"The judge has arrived, all stand up."
The chief judge presiding over the trial entered the court.
The corners of Zou Kezhao’s mouth rose.
“Sit down.”
Che Changmin, who took off his prosecutor’s uniform and sat on the presiding seat, had no expression on his face and sat down solemnly and majestically.
After he took his seat, the others sat down one after another.
Quan Shangying couldn't help but exhale slowly, staring at the back that was neither familiar nor unfamiliar. In addition to the unconcealed nervousness, there was also a trace of confusion on his face.
She didn’t know how the uncle who was so destitute and homeless, licking his face and living in her house, became the leader of a criminal group.
As a murderous demon, why did he help her in the first place?
Also.
Are those hateful smiling faces she saw also fake?
As an old prosecutor, he naturally knows the trial process well. Even if he is newly appointed, he still shows impeccable professional skills. Che Changmin took the indictment submitted by the prosecutor and charged the two defendants with the crime. The crime was read out in court.
Smuggling.
Infringement of trade secrets.
Disturbing the order of the market economy.
Tax evasion.
Organize and manage evil forces.
Intentional injury.
Intentional homicide.
Buying and selling people.
Seriously damaging public safety.
Provoke state organs.
......
One after another, it is shocking and shocking.
"Zou Kezhao, An Zairong, do you admit to the above crimes?"
Che Chang Minju, who was sitting at the presiding seat, looked down at the two "old acquaintances".
Quan Shangying's face turned pale, his eyes moved unconsciously, and his mind was buzzing like thunder.
So many crimes.
It can be called a heinous crime.
But...
The other party had helped her get rid of her bastard ex-boyfriend before, and also helped her solve the loan sharking problem at home.
How can there be such a bad person?
The court was silent for a while.
In the jury box and the audience, all eyes were focused on the two defendants, perhaps shocked by their unspeakable horrific crimes.
Change to an underdeveloped African country.
Any of the above-mentioned crimes is probably enough to be tied to the gallows.
"Zou Kezhao, An Zairong, do you plead guilty?"
Che Changmin asked again,
"I plead guilty."
The response came.
It’s Zou Kezhao.
The scene was in an uproar.
Obviously no one thought he would plead guilty so easily.
Although there is no death penalty in Korea, with so many crimes, if you add them up, you will have to be behind bars at least for the rest of your life.
Jiang Chen looked at An Zairong.
The outcome of this trial was actually determined before the trial began. However, the appearance of the shopping guide created a risk of deviation in the script.
If An Zairong thought that he had gone back on his word and regretted it in court, that would be in trouble again.
"What about you."
One defendant pleaded guilty, and Che Changmin, the presiding judge, naturally questioned the last defendant.
The scene became quiet.
Looking at his former "old friend", An Zairong smiled slightly.
“Dear Judge, Ke Zhao and I are partners of life and death, regardless of who we are. We also operate Zhushi Club together, so the company’s development policy and every measure are decided together by us. ”
It’s heartwarming.
In modern world, it is rare to see such sincere loyalty.
Che Changmin was unmoved and continued to ask in a prim tone: "You mean, you have no objections to all the accusations?"
Kwon Shangying held his breath.
"Yes."
An Zairong's laughter echoed in the courtroom.
"Your Honor, I have no objection."
Che Changmin nodded and began to communicate with the two deputy judges, and the jury also began to discuss.
Jiang Chen, who thought there might be something unintentional, withdrew his gaze from An Zairong.
Both defendants confessed to the charges, making the trial naturally very simple.
About three or four minutes, the judges and the jury reached a unanimous conclusion,
“Everyone stand up!”
Everyone stood up.
“The defendant confessed to the crime, and this court declares the following trial results.”
The presiding judge, Che Changmin, had a thick voice and repeated a series of shocking accusations made by the two men.
"The defendant Zou Kezhao was sentenced to 50 years in prison without the possibility of commutation or parole. The defendant An Zairong was sentenced to 50 years in prison without the possibility of commutation or parole. This result is final and cannot be appealed. ”
Fifty years.
They really treat everyone equally.
According to the age of Zou Kezhao and An Zairong, they should not be able to serve such a long sentence. However, the judicial system in developed countries is the same. Because there is no death penalty, some serious criminals who have committed the most heinous crimes can only be punished. It is not unusual for the prison term to be extended, and it is not unusual to be sentenced to one or two hundred years.
Fifty years here are almost the same as a life sentence.
Fair, open and just. Such a verdict
can be said to be very satisfying.
Che Changmin once wanted to bring the two of them to justice, and now he got what he wanted, but there was no joy on his face.
"Exit the court."
"Uncle!"
Quan Shangying couldn't help but stand up.
An Zairong paused slightly before being coldly pushed away by the bailiff.
The trial is over.
Jiang Chen walked out of the court and saw that the shopping guide was wandering around the entrance of the court and kept looking inside.
Jiang Chen walked down the steps.
"Miss Quan."
Quan Shangying was stunned and looked at the strange young man approaching in confusion, "Who are you?"
"I am An Zai Rong’s... friend.”
Quan Shangying became even more absent-minded. After a while, he murmured: "How can a person like him have friends?"
"Miss Quan, aren't you the same?"
Quan Shangying sipped Mouth.
“Are you waiting for him?”
Jiang Chen asked.
Quan Shangying nodded in a daze.
"Miss Quan, there's no need to wait, you won't be able to see him."
Of course Quan Shangying understands.
Fifty years.
A number that sounds long.
After today, I'm afraid that elusive uncle will never suddenly appear in her life again.
“Did he really do those things?”
Quan Shangying asked in a trembling voice, looking at Jiang Chen with a faint expectation in his eyes.
"Yes."
Jiang Chen nodded indifferently, "The court's decision is very fair."
The anticipation in Quan Shangying's eyes slowly disappeared. His eyes were dull and he said: "But he doesn't look like a bad person."
"There is no absolute definition of good or bad, but a label given by others. It's like some people's role is that of a father, and the role is changed. This object may become a son."
Quan Shangying looked at him blankly.
"For this society, he is a sinner, but these are not important to you, Miss Quan."
Jiang Chen looked at him, his eyes magnanimous and clear.
"The court pronounced him guilty, but everyone is his own judge. Miss Quan only needs to remember what he looks like in front of you, that's enough."
Quan Shangying was silent for a long time.
“Thank you.”
“Miss Quan, do you need me to take you off?”
Quan Shangying shook his head and was about to speak. At this time, the escort car drove away from the court. Go out, pass by.
The people sitting inside should be Zou Kezhao and An Zairong who were sent to prison.
Only a hollow can be seen through the wired car windows.
The escort vehicle quickly passed by, drove out of the court gate, and gradually drove away.
Quan Shangying watched off.
"I should never see him again, right."
Jiang Chen said nothing.
"Ya Xi, he has always been like this anyway, elusive and elusive, so I will just treat him as an uncle who has traveled far away."
The escort vehicle disappeared into the traffic.
Quan Shangying looked away, shook his head vigorously, and forced a smile.
“I’m going back, goodbye.”
Jiang Chen nodded.
Kwon Sangyoung, who came all the way from Daegu, turned around and hailed a taxi before he even had time to ask for leave from the company.
“Go to the train station.”
Jiang Chen stood at the door of the court and watched the taxi drive away.
“The Bible says that when every devil is born, an angel will be born to redeem him, but sometimes they meet each other later, or maybe they will never meet in their lifetime.”
Jiang Chen turned around.
Che Changmin, who had solved another major case, approached.
Having just become a justice, he presided over such a major case and sent two evil leaders who committed the most heinous crimes to prison to never see the light of day. This is obviously another major political achievement.
"An Zai Rong left a message for me to convey to you."
"I did not call this girl here."
"I know, An Zai Rong Rong also knows.”
“What did he say?”
Unlike Zou Kezhao, Jiang Chen did not give An Zai Rong any guarantee. It is very likely that he will go to jail this time. He sat down and reflected on his sinful life in the cold iron window.
This is also the reason why Jiang Chen was worried that the other party would retract his confession just now.
“He said, protect that girl.”
Jiang Chen frowned slightly, and then his pupils shrank, as if he was waking up from a dream!
He quickly took out his mobile phone.
"Protect the female shopping guide An Zairong knows in Daqiu. She should be on her way to the train station now."
Jiang Chen repeated for the second time, "Be sure to ensure her safety. ”
An Zairong got the punishment he deserved.
But this girl is innocent and should not be implicated.
As an ordinary shopping guide, it is impossible to know the specific time of the trial, and it is impossible to appear in today's court in such a timely manner.
There is only one possibility.
Someone notified her on purpose!
“The results of the trial have come out, and it may be too late now.”
Che Changmin said calmly, after experiencing so much, the prosecutor who once wanted to save everyone seemed to have become a lot more indifferent, or in other words, a lot more sober.
The only purpose of bringing this female shopping guide here is to stimulate An Zairong and destroy the destined trial.
Obviously.
The premeditation failed.
Since it failed, the female shopping guide as a tool has no value in existence.
That’s right.
Value.
It’s cold at high places.
Cha Changmin, who became a justice, came to understand more and more that for some people in this world, other individuals are not living beings with the same status, but objects that can or cannot be used.
When an item loses its function, it doesn’t matter whether you keep it or not.
Jiang Chen frowned.
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Half an hour later.
Inside the court.
The phone rings.
"Found it, at the train station."
"Is there any unexpected situation?"
"Not yet."
Jiang Chen relaxed slowly He breathed: "Follow her, don't be discovered by her."
"Copy that."
Jiang Chen put down his phone.
Che Changmin, who seemed to be waiting for the news together in the office, said: "Since nothing happened on the way to the train station, there should be no trouble in the future."
Indeed.
If you want to take action, the end of the trial is the most likely time to take revenge.
“It seems that we judge a gentleman with a villain’s heart.”
Jiang Chen took a sip of the coffee brewed by the chief judge himself.
No matter who is behind the scenes, at least they didn’t offend innocent people.
From this point of view, he should not be facing an inhuman opponent.
(End of this chapter)