Su Bai had considered this case.
He had anticipated the worst from the very beginning.
Even under that worst-case scenario, Xiao Haibo could not possibly be found guilty.
Unless the presiding judge forced a conviction, there was no way they could lose.
What if the presiding judge did force a conviction?
Simple!
Turn left outside and drive forty-six minutes, and he would be there.
Su Bai stared straight at the prosecution table, his gaze colliding with Shi Xiujie's.
A top criminal lawyer in the country, an undefeated legend...?
The corners of Shi Xiujie's mouth lifted slightly. His plump, square face already looked rather less than upright, and that smile added a touch of smug villainy.
Su Bai smiled. A smug villain? I'll smash your head in at this trial!
Meanwhile.
At the presiding judge's seat, faced with Su Bai's blunt pushback, Ma Qiao lowered his head expressionlessly and looked through the case materials.
"Does the prosecution have any further questions?"
"Yes, Your Honor."
Hearing the presiding judge's question, Shi Xiujie immediately blurted out his answer.
He then organized his case materials and was about to continue when Su Bai interrupted him:
"I would ask the public prosecutor to think carefully before questioning him. We suggest that the public prosecutor state the specific matters and criminal findings concerning our client.
"If the questions concern other matters, we have the right not to answer. This would be a complete waste of both sides' time."
"We suggest that the public prosecutor settle on his questions before asking them."
Bang, bang!
Ma Qiao struck the gavel. "Counsel for the defendant must not disrupt courtroom proceedings. This is your first warning."
"The public prosecutor may continue his statement, but make the key points clear."
Su Bai was not remotely surprised by the presiding judge's