Chapter 583: Some Fate (please vote for me!)
“This court pronounced that the defendant was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death with a two-year suspended sentence.”
The high-profile hawker assassination The dead urban management case came to an end with the sound of a hammer.
Death with reprieve.
Although it is the death penalty in name, it is essentially different from the death penalty.
As long as no more intentional crimes are committed during the probation period, the death penalty will be automatically changed to life imprisonment.
In other words, Guan Libing saved his life.
Of course.
Without Fang Qing’s shocking and thought-provoking closing speech, Guan Libing would have been doomed.
Regarding this verdict, neither those who support murder for life nor those who support the regulation of soldiers have any complaints. It not only defends the strictness of the law, but also demonstrates the brilliance of human nature. Between the two scales , and found a foothold of balance.
"Lawyer Fang, thank you."
In the dock.
Guan Libing murmured to himself and expressed his gratitude to Fang Qing with his eyes.
No deadline.
Although it sounds heavy and cold, I am still alive at least.
Alive.
It means there is still hope.
If you behave well, your sentence may be reduced.
Guan Libing, who had paid the price for his one-thought, slowly turned around under the magnanimity of the bailiff, solemnly and guiltily bowed deeply to his grieving family members.
Soon.
Two bailiffs led him out of the courtroom.
Next, he will be put on an escort vehicle and transferred to prison to undergo a long prison life.
"Having you as his lawyer should be Guan Libing's greatest luck in his life."
Looking at Fang Qing approaching, Ding He showed unabashed admiration in his eyes .
Fang Qing’s speech just now was truly amazing and brilliant. It was impossible for him to do better.
It can be expected that Fang Qing will definitely become famous because of this trial.
This is the principle of seeking wealth through danger.
Some frustrated lawyers will take on such high-profile cases. Once they win, they will skyrocket and the rewards will be extremely generous.
Of course.
Fang Qing is different, she is not doing it for fame and fortune.
Ding He didn't have much emotion about Guan Libing, who was sentenced to death with a reprieve.
After all, as a barrister who has handled countless cases, he has experienced too many similar situations and has already become numb.
“This is not the result I want most.”
There was no joy on Fang Qing’s face.
“But this is already the best result. Suspended death is acceptable to the police, the court, the victims, and the public. You have done your best, There is nothing to regret."
Ding He said sincerely.
"If it were any other lawyer, the final result would almost be the death penalty. It was you who helped Guan Libing win the meager chance of survival. This is your first case, and it can be done like this , I’m proud enough.”
“Okay, it’s over. You haven’t had much rest during this period. Let’s go back and take a good rest.”
Jiang Chen relaxed. Said, taking the briefcase from Fang Qing's hand.
A few people walked out.
"Lawyer Fang, many legal experts said that Guan Libing would be sentenced to death, but the result was a suspended death sentence. Lawyer Fang, it was you who changed the court's decision. Do you really think that Guan Libing's crime is not worthy of death?"< br>
No surprise.
As soon as I walked out of the court, a large group of reporters surrounded me.
Jiang Chen immediately protected Fang Qing.
“Everyone, please give in. Lawyer Fang has overworked and needs a rest. I am Ding He from Tianhe Law Firm, and I am also her boss. If you need anything, just ask me.”
Ding He stepped forward and at the same time, whispered: "You and Fang Qing go first."
He has naturally experienced such scenes and is comfortable with them.
Ding He dealt with the reporters while Jiang Chen escorted Fang Qing to the car.
The Maserati drives out of the courthouse.
When he left the court, Geng Long had disappeared.
"Why do I feel that you are more depressed than Guan Libing? He seems to be able to accept this result."
Jiang Chen said while driving: "Don't mention that you are just a lawyer, even if you are a judge, It's not a wishful thinking. And is Guan Libing really innocent? Lawyer Ding is right. He was destined to die, but you gave him a chance to survive, both from a legal and social perspective. Death is the best outcome."
"I know."
"I know you still have a straight face?"
Jiang Chen looked at her with a smile.
“This is my first time in court, so I am inevitably a little uncomfortable.” Fang Qing said.
“But I just saw you say that the traffickers were very calm when they were leading the carts to sell pulp. Don’t tell me, those words were quite touching. The judge was quite professional. If it were me, you would point out Maybe Guan Libing was acquitted."
Fang Qing was amused.
“So, you can never be a judge.”
“What’s the good thing about being a judge? Every day, I’m either judging life or death. My mental quality is poor, I’m afraid of getting depressed.”
Jiang Chen teased, "Are you feeling better?"
Fang Qing said nothing, opened her palm, took apart the White Rabbit toffee, and put it into her mouth.
Jiang Chen turned his head and glanced, "I haven't eaten it yet."
Fang Qing frowned, "Where did you buy it? The taste doesn't feel right."
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"I bought this at the supermarket in front of your community the day before yesterday. It is definitely authentic."
Jiang Chen replied seriously: "If you want to taste the same taste as when you were a kid, I'm afraid it's impossible. , things haven’t changed, it’s just that your memories have added to the sweetness of your childhood.”
“You can’t be a judge, maybe you can be a lawyer.”
Fang Qing tilted her head, obviously. It's to praise this guy's eloquence.
“No. I’m not studying law.”
“With your intelligence, you can learn anything now.”
"Aren't you worried that if I become a lawyer, I will steal your job?"
Jiang Chen teased.
Fang Qing didn't take it seriously: "As long as you have the ability."
"Forget it, I'm worried that if I really become a lawyer, I won't be able to help but want to bring the other party's lawyer with me Send it in."
Fang Qing was stunned, then couldn't help laughing, and almost choked on the toffee in her mouth.
“Are you feeling better?”
Jiang Chen squinted.
“You shouldn’t be a lawyer, you should be doing cross talk.”
“You shouldn’t be a lawyer either, you should be a headhunter, specializing in introducing people to jobs.”
Fang Qing rolled her eyes at him and stopped arguing.
"I want to take a few days off and go back."
Jiang Chen said "hmm" and said softly: "It's okay to go back and see Uncle Fang and the others. You will definitely become a celebrity in the industry. Lawyer Ding will definitely not have any objections. "
Fang Qing looked out the window, the toffee in her mouth gradually melted, and the sweetness gradually relieved her mood.
“Dingle bell…”
The phone rang.
Jiang Chen casually took out his cell phone and glanced at Laixian. For a moment, his eyes flashed, and then he picked it up and put it to his ear to connect.
Not knowing what was said on the other end, he listened quietly and finally said: "Okay."
Fang Qing looked out the window and did not ask who it was.
Afternoon.
Fang Qing did not rest. The two of them stayed at home, eating snacks and watching American TV series like they did when they were children.
"My friend asked me to have dinner together?"
Jiang Chen looked out the window.
It’s almost time.
"No, just go ahead, I'm too lazy to move."
Fang Qing hugged her knees and sat on the sofa, continuing to watch the next episode.
"Then I'm leaving."
Jiang Chen didn't try to persuade him, he clapped his hands and stood up casually.
“Close the door.”
Fang Qing didn’t even turn her head.
Jiang Chen went out.
Soon there was the sound of a door closing. Fang Qing was still staring at the TV, grabbed a pillow and hugged it into her arms.
“We should borrow her car and drive it.”
After going downstairs, Jiang Chen realized it later, but he didn’t go back upstairs and walked out of the community. After walking for a few minutes, I arrived at the subway entrance, bought a ticket and entered the station.
Driving in Kyoto, sometimes it’s not as fast as taking the subway.
When Jiang Chen left the station again, he had already appeared on the first street in the country.
The majestic long street could not hear any loudspeakers, no matter what level or license plate it was. Cars driving on this street behave calmly and obey the rules.
Opposite is the red palace wall.
The red flag is fluttering and the sentinel is solemn.
Tourists take photos to commemorate.
Along the magnificent First Street of China, Jiang Chen walked to the right, passing by a series of central agencies, and finally came to the entrance of a historic hotel.
"Aunt Lan, I brought this wine from home. My old man couldn't bear to drink it, so he specially gave it to Aunt Lan."
A private room.
A man wearing black-rimmed glasses held up a bottle of wine with no visible trademark, much like a tribute.
"Master Song, I'm coming."
A muscular man next to him quickly stood up.
No one else.
It was Geng Long who had appeared at the court hearing this morning.
The relatively young Mr. Song glanced at him and handed the bottle to him without refusing.
Like a waiter, the dominant Genglong began to pour wine, first filling two wine glasses.
There were not many people in the private room with a threshold so high that ordinary people could not reach it even on tiptoe. Apart from two men, there was only one woman sitting there.
"Miss Lan."
Geng Long handed the first glass of wine to the other party first.
But the other party turned a blind eye and remained motionless.
Jiu Wenlong, who was making waves in the south of the Yangtze River, had no dissatisfaction. After being ignored, he placed the wine glass in front of the other party, and then placed the second glass of wine in front of Young Master Song before pouring himself a glass of wine. .
"Miss Lan, Mr. Song, I will punish myself with three drinks first."
He raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
After drinking, I have to pour again.
Major General Song stopped him.
"You have finished drinking alone, what else should we drink."
After saying that, Mr. Song, who was wearing mediocre glasses, looked at the woman next to him.
"Aunt Lan, Genglong really doesn't know about this matter. It's purely because of his subordinates who made their own decisions. Now that those people have entered the detention center, they will never come out again in this life."
The only woman in the private room didn't say a word, and showed no signs of happiness or anger.
Genglong glanced at Young Master Song.
Song Shao looked calm and used his eyes to signal the other party to be calm.
Genglong didn’t force him to drink any more and sat down.
"Aunt Lan, Jinse will come here later. Let's wait for a while."
At the same time.
In front of Kyoto Hotel.
Jiang Chen was stopped.
"Sir, you can call your friend and tell us which box it is, and we will take you in."
This is indeed the first time that I have been blocked from entering.
But this is the Kyoto Hotel after all.
Jiang Chen did not argue with the other party, and I am afraid that anyone else would not be stupid enough to cause trouble here.
Just when he took out his mobile phone and was about to make a call, a young woman in ordinary clothes passed by, which was incompatible with the deep and unpredictable Kyoto Hotel.
Jiang Chen glanced inadvertently, his eyes moved slightly, and then he shouted: "Miss Cao."
The other party stopped and turned around.
Jiang Chen smiled politely, "Miss Cao, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Didn't admit his mistake.
This woman with simple and elegant appearance and eyes like autumn water was the woman named Cao who had met him several times.
Lan Peizhi also said that he should "introduce" the other party to himself.
“What a coincidence.”
The other party seemed to recognize him and smiled lightly.
Jiang Chen put down his cell phone.
With Cao Jinse leading the way, Jiang Chen naturally entered this hotel with unique significance in the country without any hindrance.
“Come to see Aunt Lan?”
Jiang Chen nodded, looking surprised, “Is it Miss Cao too?”
The other party’s tone was soft, and he clearly had a distinguished background, but Without any pretense: "No, but we should go to a place."
Jiang Chen didn't say anything more.
Under the guidance of the waiter, the two came to a private room.
"Duk duk duk..."
"It should be Jinse who is here."
Song Chaoge said with a smile.
Geng Long took the initiative to get up and open the door. His slightly hasty steps looked a little attentive.
"Mr. Geng."
When the door opened, Jiang Chen, who was standing at the door, said hello as if nothing had happened.
Very polite.
On the other hand, Geng Long could not help but be stunned, and then frowned vaguely.
But after all, he is the master who has experienced countless storms. Geng Long quickly reacted and looked past Jiang Chen to look at Cao Jinse, who was standing side by side. Smile.
"Miss Cao, please come in."
Jiang Chen saw this and was quite moved.
It turns out that no matter how ruthless the hero is, he will also have a flattering side.
Genglong turned sideways to get out of the way.
The two of them entered.
Seeing Jiang Chen appear, Song Chaoge's smile visibly froze for a moment, as if he was not expecting it, but the change in his expression only lasted for a short moment.
"Brother Jiang, we meet again."
He raised his warm smile again, and then even stood up on his own initiative.
"Mr. Song."
Under the influence of his ears and eyes, Jiang Chen is now very comfortable with making fun of the situation, and his smile is also flawless.
"Farewell to Las Vegas. I will never forget Brother Jiang. Come on in and sit down."
Song Chaoge greeted warmly.
Jiang Chen walked towards Lan Peizhi calmly.
That was originally where Cao Jinse planned to sit, but Jiang Chen didn't seem to notice and took the lead and sat down next to Lan Peizhi.
Cao Jinse glanced at him and then sat next to Jiang Chen.
At this moment, Jiang Chen was caught between the two women.
Genglong saw this and tightened his lips, not knowing what he was thinking.
“It’s time to serve.”
Song Chaoge adjusted his glasses and ordered the waiter.
“Brother Jiang, I didn’t expect that you and Jinse also know each other.”
“We just happened to meet each other at the door, but Miss Cao and I do have some fate. Last time we went to Paris, if it weren’t for If Miss Cao helps me, I’m afraid I won’t be able to come back.”
Some fate.
Incisive wording.
The corners of Song Chaoge's eyes twitched, but his ability to manage expressions was extraordinary, and his warm smile remained unchanged.
"Oh? There's also this matter. It seems that the world is really small."
"Who says it's not the case."
Jiang Chen smiled and looked away. Traces swept across Genglong, Song Chaoge...
The food has not been served yet.
But it’s already full of flavor.
(End of this chapter)