He had posted that top-rated comment himself.
Of course, he had his reasons for doing so.
In his room, Su Bai stretched, looked at the trial documents on his desk, and let out a long breath.
For now, all the preliminary preparations were complete.
All that remained was to wait for the trial!
Time passed quickly, and the day of the hearing arrived.
This case caused an even greater stir online than the Nandu Bank case.
If the Nandu Bank case had given some people a bad impression of banks,
then this lawsuit concerned most people's personal safety and their right to fight back.
The case sparked a massive wave of public debate online.
Outside the Northern Capital Higher People's Court.
Reporters had arrived early and were waiting, hoping to get firsthand information through interviews.
Su Bai and the prosecution lawyer arrived at the courthouse at the same time.
Luo Daxiang had told Su Bai about the prosecution lawyer in detail.
The lawyer's name was Lü Wei. He was a criminal lawyer who had handled prosecutions for many years and had extensive experience in such cases.
Furthermore,
in homicide cases, regardless of what had caused the killing, Lü Wei always sought a harsh sentence.
Reportedly, that had something to do with his own experiences early in life.
Su Bai was not particularly interested in those private matters.
All he knew was that taking payment and doing the job was a lawyer's guiding principle. Since he had accepted the money, he had to do the work.
As for Qi Feng's case,
he had to handle it properly-and get it right!
Lü Wei carried a briefcase under his arm, his expression stern.
The reporters were clearly more interested in Lü Wei. They swarmed around him, nearly jabbing their microphones into his mouth.
"Mr. Lü, what are your thoughts on this prosecution?"
"Mr. Lü, you represented the prosecution at Qi Feng's first trial. Now that you're appearing again for the appeal, what are your thoughts?"
"Online opinion on this prosecution is sharply divided. One side believes Qi Feng is guilty, while the other believes he's innocent. What's your view, Mr. Lü?"
"Mr. Lü, your appearance as the prosecution lawyer has stirred up considerable controversy online. People are calling you an executioner. Would you like to say anything in your defense?"
"Mr. Lü! Mr. Lü!"
Faced with the reporters' overlapping questions, Lü Wei was clearly well prepared. His stern face remained completely expressionless.
"Thank you all for your interest in this trial. I also know that what you most want to hear is whether the prosecution can win. My answer remains the same as in the interview I gave before the first trial."
"The law will deliver the fairest verdict."
"Qi Feng's actions constitute intentional homicide, and his conduct was egregious. The law will pass judgment on Qi Feng. That decision is not mine to make."
"Please have faith in the judicial process!"
"As for your other questions, I cannot provide answers at this time. Thank you."
With that, Lü Wei walked into the courthouse, his briefcase under his arm, without looking back.
In fact, Lü Wei's public image was quite controversial among the media. On the one hand, as the prosecution lawyer, he had led the effort to secure Qi Feng's death sentence!
On the other hand, he had his own sense of judicial justice and firmly believed that a killer should pay with his life through the legal process.
Some supported him, some opposed him, some praised him, and some criticized him.
The controversy made him a major topic of interest!
Once Lü Wei entered the courthouse, the remaining reporters turned their microphones and cameras toward Su Bai and Li Xuezhen.
"Lawyer Su, we've heard that your firm in Southern Capital specializes in marital consultations. Why did you take on this death penalty case? Many people online say you're doing it for attention. Is that true?"
"Lawyer Su, how confident are you that you can win this trial?"
"Lawyer Su, what are your thoughts on facing an experienced prosecution lawyer like Mr. Lü?"
"..."
In response to the reporters' questions, Su Bai smiled, showing two small white teeth.
"I know you're all very concerned about whether our client can win Qi Feng's case. We at the White Jun Law Firm in Southern Capital will do everything we can to safeguard our client's legal rights."
"One last point!"
Su Bai built up their anticipation, then paused as though he had more to say.
"What is your last point...?"
"Is your last point that you can guarantee a victory?"
"Lawyer Su, what's your last point?"
"..."
Su Bai aimed his toothy smile at the microphones.
"My last point is this: when the trial is over and you report on it, please include the name of our White Jun Law Firm in Southern Capital."
"Remember, it's the White Jun Law Firm."
The media: ???
The reporters: ???
Wait, what are you playing at...?
This is an interview!
You dangle an important point in front of us, and then turn it into an advertisement?
Seriously?!
Isn't that blatant attention-seeking?!
Fine. Since you're playing games with us... when you lose, we'll make sure your firm's name is right at the top!
While the media stood there stunned and bewildered, Su Bai led Li Xuezhen into the courthouse.
The reason he had not picked up a single new case after beating Nandu Bank last time was that these reporters had focused entirely on the sensational moments of the trial!
The White Jun Law Firm had received no publicity whatsoever.
This time, he had been so direct about it. Surely it would have some effect once the trial was over?
I'm sure it will!
Su Bai repeated that silently to himself.
In the waiting room before the hearing.
Li Xuezhen hesitated. "Lawyer Su, may I ask you a question?"
"Go ahead."
Su Bai spoke calmly.
Li Xuezhen let out a long breath. "Lawyer Su, what did you think of what that lawyer, Mr. Lü, said earlier?"
Su Bai had already seen what was on Li Xuezhen's mind.
She was a university student, after all.
It was only natural for her to be influenced by other people's views. Su Bai turned the question back on her.
"What did you think of what that lawyer, Mr. Lü, said earlier?"
Li Xuezhen fell silent.
Su Bai continued, "Have you forgotten
the second lesson I taught you? Take the money, do the job. We've accepted our client's money, so don't overthink it."
"I know what you're thinking. Now I'll teach you lesson five."
"Lesson five?"
"Yes!" Su Bai nodded solemnly. "Lesson five is that there is no absolute justice. As a lawyer, you must stay true to your convictions!"
"From that lawyer Lü Wei's perspective, a killer must pay with his life. Intentional injury, killing two people in succession-sentencing him to death is the proper administration of justice."
"But what if you look at it from our client Qi Feng's perspective?"
"He's the victim in all this!"
"He did nothing to provoke any of it in the first place. Why the hell should he be sentenced to death?!"
"So fuck intentional homicide, and fuck the idea that a killer must pay with his life. We've been entrusted with this case, and we're here to win!"
"What does 'the fairest judgment under the law' even mean?!"
"Only when we win will justice have been properly served!"
"Do you understand?!"
Su Bai's voice was not loud, but every word sank deep into Li Xuezhen's ears.
Li Xuezhen's small face turned solemn. "I understand, Lawyer Su!"
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