Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 337 - 335: Chen Xianfeng Goes to Court, Can’t Sit Still?

Chapter 337: Chapter 335: Chen Xianfeng Goes to Court, Can’t Sit Still?

Zhang Wei’s plan to drag Chen Xianfeng down had failed.

No, it would be more accurate to say it had temporarily failed.

But one of his objectives had been achieved.

That was sowing the seeds of doubt in the courtroom.

At this moment, some rational people were thinking about a question.

As a top domestic company, was the security system of Pioneer Medical Technology really that weak?

Especially the laboratory, a place that held secret information, which was the heart of the company.

How could an old doctor, just by using an assistant’s access card, so easily deceive security and obtain the experimental data?

After obtaining the data, Pioneer Medical Technology’s first thought was not to report the incident, but to notify the special combat team.

That too posed a problem, as if they had been waiting for Doctor Qian to steal something, then invited the special combat team to capture him, and then pin a charge of treason on him!

Wasn’t that problematic?

Thinking this way, there were many suspicions...

In the courtroom, many people cast subtle glances towards the side of Pioneer Medical Technology.

Most of these looks were focused on Chen Xianfeng.

These gazes made him slightly uncomfortable.

After all these years, to think someone dared to look at him this way!

He, Chen Xianfeng, had climbed to his current position and had long passed the time when people looked at him with disdain; now, everyone’s gaze should be looking up at him!

This kid, he’s gone too far!

Chen Xianfeng’s fingers gripped his cane tightly, and his eyes became sharp.

"Just as I thought!" He crooked his finger, and his son-in-law immediately leaned in.

"This way, this way..."

The son-in-law nodded in agreement, not daring to show the slightest dissent.

After Chen Xianfeng issued his orders, the son-in-law moved to the legal affairs director’s side and similarly relayed his instructions.

However, this small movement at the hearing bench did not affect the courtroom.

"Defense, do you have any further questions?" Old Chen asked.

He too had noticed the change in the courtroom’s atmosphere. Although most still sided with the prosecution, a hint of doubt had emerged.

That sliver of doubt was planted by Zhang Wei, and since his objective seemed to be reached, it should be time to end the questioning.

"Indeed, I have more questions!"

Contrary to expectations, Zhang Wei did not opt to conclude.

He asked Zhou Xiaoli again, "Guider Zhou, you mentioned that during the arrest of my client, you found experimental materials on his person. May I ask what those materials were?"

"Hmm, the specific name seems to be culture vessels, and inside was something targeting..."

Zhou Xiaoli was confused because she had read the report, but the names of the experimental data and materials were too long to remember clearly.

"Could it be a vaccine targeting PD genetic disease?"

"That seems to be it!"

Reminded by Zhang Wei, Zhou Xiaoli immediately nodded in agreement.

Zhang Wei hurried to clarify, "PD is an abbreviation for Parkinson’s disease, and Doctor Qian’s research focus is on how to treat Parkinson’s disease!"

"Guider Zhou, now for the second question!"

"Huh?"

Zhou Xiaoli was startled. It was true he was asking the questions, but why did it feel like a quiz?

I am not your student, and you are not my teacher, how can you question me this way?

But with no objection from the prosecution, Zhou Xiaoli had no choice but to reluctantly accept it.

"What was the charge for the arrest of my client?"

"Treason?"

"But did he commit any act of betraying the country?"

Zhang Wei spread his hands, "He simply took materials from Pioneer Medical Technology and boarded a plane that might be heading to the northern part of our country."

"After landing, he could have gone anywhere, perhaps to some Medical University to drop off the materials, and then take a heart-easing holiday, travel a bit..."

Zhou Xiaoli looked at Zhang Wei as if he were a fool.

After holding back for a while, she finally said, "Lawyer Zhang, I know what you’re trying to say, but your speculation is utterly baseless!"

"We have decrypted the encrypted emails between the defendant and the Northern Laboratory. They discussed a lot about the vaccine and the virus, these emails..."

Hearing Zhou Xiaoli speak, Zhang Wei quickly interrupted, "Do these emails specify that my client planned to conduct some kind of dangerous experiment in any location within our country or use genetic research as a weapon of mass destruction?"

"This... they do not." Zhou Xiaoli shook her head.

Zhang Wei narrowed his eyes and pressed on.

"Then, do the emails contain any content suggesting that my client is guilty of treason, of explicitly stating in the emails that he intended to sell research materials to foreign forces?"

"This... also not present."

"Then I presume, there’s also no content in the emails about my client making contact with foreign forces. May I ask, who from the Northern Laboratory has been corresponding with him via email?"

"According to our investigation, it was a Professor Zhao from the Northern Laboratory!"

"What about Professor Zhao’s background?"

"Background clean, his grandfather even made outstanding contributions to Dragon Country’s scientific research, and he himself is also a visiting professor at Longdu City Renowned University!"

"Then I find it strange that my client simply exchanged a few routine emails with Professor Zhao, discussing some academically related topics, and yet now stands accused of treason?"

Zhang Wei spread his hands again, the expression of confusion on his face.

Zhou Xiaoli had not expected Zhang Wei to say such a thing.

"But the laboratory affiliated with Professor Zhao, it receives funding from foreign forces!"

"Isn’t that quite normal? Laboratories are for scientific research, and science knows no borders, isn’t that what academia always emphasizes?"

"Lawyer Zhang, you are quibbling!"

Zhou Xiaoli also grew annoyed and immediately questioned, "Then what about the virus? It’s more reasonable to suspect your client of stealing his experimental materials from the Pioneer Medical Technology!"

"Virus?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei merely smiled slightly; "I’m glad you brought that up, but I would like to say that while this term sounds dangerous, in the scientific community, many scientists have applied it for other uses!"

"For example, inactivated viruses can be used to make vaccines, or as a gene carrier in certain genetic engineering contexts, among other scientific uses of viruses!"

"I’m not a scientist, I don’t understand these things!" Zhou Xiaoli shook her head on the spot.

"I simply want to tell you, and the court, that based solely on the emails you decrypted, you cannot equate my client’s actions with the act of treason!"

Zhang Wei looked around the courtroom, pointing at Qian Zhisui in the defendant’s area, word by word, "My client was merely engaged in academic correspondence with Professor Zhao from the Northern Laboratory. How then can he be burdened with the charge of treason?"

"But what he took away after all is extremely important experimental material!" Zhou Xiaoli instantly retorted.

Yet Zhang Wei immediately responded, "No, those experimental materials originally belonged to him!"

"My client was the head of the laboratory, his primary research project was aimed at combating Parkinson’s disease, developing a cure for such genetic disorders, and those experimental materials were the fruits of his labor, his research results!"

"It was Pioneer Medical Technology, they feared that my client’s research might succeed, thereby curing Parkinson’s disease once and for all, which would stop them from making continuous, stable profits from medical services on patients. Hence they cut off my client’s resources, preventing further research and even ousting him from the company!"

In the end, Zhang Wei was practically pointing at Chen Xianfeng’s nose as he said these words.

Those words caused an uproar throughout the room.

This time, it was considered a bombshell.

Pioneer Medical Technology did not want Parkinson’s disease cured, but why?

Because once the disease is cured, patients would be happy. But they wouldn’t be happy. Why? Because they wouldn’t make money then!

It is only through continuous treatment at their facilities that they can earn substantial profits.

If your illness is cured after one treatment and there are no further risks, how much money can they make?

Wicked ZB Family!

Suddenly, some people recalled the story Zhang Wei told during the jury selection.

A light bulb seller chose to manufacture substandard light bulbs for long-term profits!

Could they produce good light bulbs?

They could, yes!

They could even make light bulbs that wouldn’t go out for a hundred years.

But what happened then?

The company that made good light bulbs saw a sharp decline in revenue the second year and almost no income the third year, leading to its closure.

So don’t attribute your own well-meaning to the ZB Family.

For the sake of profit, there’s nothing they wouldn’t do!

So, is it not also possible that what Zhang Wei is suggesting actually happened?

"Objection!"

"Objection!"

Just as Zhang Wei’s words had fallen, figures from both the listeners’ stand and the prosecution rose.

At the judge’s bench, Old Chen looked at the standing Lan Zhengye and was unsurprised.

But when he saw the person rising from the listeners’ stand, his face was filled with surprise.

"So you’re the legal director for Pioneer Medical Technology, right? Why are you standing up?"

"Your Honor, we at Pioneer Medical Technology simply cannot ignore the accusations just made by the defense!"

The legal director immediately stood up, pointing at Zhang Wei, "Our company strongly condemns the defense attorney’s false charges, and we reserve the right to pursue legal action against his irresponsible statements. We also implore the court to allow our representative, Mr. Chen Xianfeng, to join the case as a witness for the prosecution!"

As these words were spoken, there was a slight stir of surprise throughout the courtroom.

The prosecution, in particular, was quite taken aback.

Chen Xianfeng wants to be a witness for the prosecution?

According to the plan laid out by Lan Zhengye and his team, the prosecution’s witnesses were certainly expected to be from Pioneer Medical Technology.

After all, if your own laboratory has been burglarized, someone needs to testify to explain the matter.

But the witness he originally planned to call was the director of the laboratory’s research project. At most, he might have called Chen Xianfeng’s son-in-law, the CEO, to provide additional testimony.

There was never any intention to have Chen Xianfeng himself take the stand, and Chen Xianfeng’s party was initially against being a witness as well.

Unexpectedly, it was Zhang Wei’s point raised in court that made Chen Xianfeng feel threatened and that he had to testify.

Otherwise, if he didn’t take the stand, leaving public opinion to ferment unchecked, it could be a significant blow to Pioneer Medical Technology.

As long as the case remains unresolved, the company’s stock price could hit the daily limit down every day!

When stocks fall, it’s his own pocket that loses money.

Therefore, for the sake of quickly resolving the case and for the company’s reputation, he had no choice but to go to court.

"He’s finally taken the bait!"

Seeing that Chen Xianfeng couldn’t sit still any longer, Zhang Wei finally smiled.

This was his goal, his real objective, to get Chen Xianfeng on the stand from the start!

Because he knew that the crux of the case hinged on whether Chen Xianfeng was greedy, whether he had directed his subordinates to thwart Qian Zhisui’s research, and the subsequent cold-hearted actions he took.

Now that the other party was coming to the stand, even if they stubbornly denied everything, he could still get them to leave a record of their testimony.

Should evidence be found later, he could refute Chen Xianfeng’s statements one by one, and there was a good chance that Qian Zhisui could be exonerated.

"Prosecution, do you have anything to say?" Judge Chen looked toward the prosecution’s bench.

There were four people there, probably needing to discuss among themselves, so he asked them first.

In fact, as soon as Chen Xianfeng instructed the legal director to make the request, the prosecution’s team had already begun their discussion.

Of course, Tan Yingying was edged out, with the real discussion taking place between Lan Zhengye and Lu Wenwen, with Xiao Baihe occasionally chiming in.

"Your Honor, the prosecution has no objections. We welcome Mr. Chen Xianfeng’s addition as a witness for the prosecution!"

"And what about the defense?"

Old Chen definitely asked this question knowingly.

Zhang Wei’s intention was to take Chen Xianfeng down a peg, and now the trap was set.

"The defense has no objections!"

Zhang Wei immediately nodded. This was his goal, how could he possibly object.

"Then, shall we continue with your cross-examination?"

"No need, the defense decides to conclude the cross-examination!"

Zhang Wei achieved his goal and immediately ended his questioning of Zhou Xiaoli.

With Zhou Xiaoli’s testimony concluded, she looked at Zhang Wei with a smile, nodded to Judge Chen, and then stepped down from the witness stand.

Judge Chen turned his attention back to the prosecution’s bench.

"Your Excellency, the prosecution requests that Mr. Chen Xianfeng be summoned to testify in court!"

As Lan Zhengye spoke, he slowly stood up but seemed to have a second thought and quickly sat down again.

"Tricks, it might be counterproductive for me to question someone with such a strong personality as Chen Xianfeng. You take over."

"Alright, brother, I’ll take this one!"

Feeling proud as Lan Zhengye was letting her perform, Lu Wenwen happily accepted the task.

Lu Wenwen stood up, and at the same time, Chen Xianfeng also began to make his way to the witness stand, step by step with the aid of his cane.

"Hello, Mr. Chen," Lu Wenwen said with a smile and a nod.

"Hmm."

Chen Xianfeng, however, had a cold expression, no smile or small talk, and even his greeting seemed to be squeezed out between clenched teeth.

"Such a cold man!" Lu Wenwen murmured internally, but she still forced a smile.

"Mr. Chen, you’ve heard the accusations from the defense, haven’t you?"

"Hmm."

"So, regarding these accusations, you must have a lot to say?"

"No!"

"Huh?"

Chen Xianfeng’s response left Lu Wenwen in shock.

With all these slanders against you, how can you not want to say anything?

Is that reasonable?

It’s obviously unreasonable!

"Hmph, what do I have to say about some groundless slander?"

Chen Xianfeng continued on his own, "Under my personal hard work, Pioneer Science and Technology Group has now become the largest medical technology enterprise in Southern Dragon Country, a healthcare service company, and a medical equipment manufacturer. I can’t even keep track of how many clients and partners we have."

"If I were to respond to every single person who tries to smear me, wouldn’t I be busy to death!"

"Moreover, what they are saying are just the kind of things rumormongers always say. Our Pioneer Medical Technology adheres to a people-oriented approach, and we’re sincere and dedicated to serving our clients and patients diligently. These have always been our company’s principles, and my personal motto as well!"

At this point, Chen Xianfeng’s expression became extremely grave.

A sense of seriousness radiated from within him, commanding respect from anyone who dared not take him lightly.

"Wow, he’s really convinced himself!"

From the defense bench, Zhang Wei couldn’t help but make a comment.

He then moved his finger, and Qian Zhisui immediately leaned in.

"You and I both know that the ZB Family is greedy, but was this how he fooled you initially?"

"Yes, he promised that he would never interfere with my research, provided the best research facilities, and the most experimental funding, insisting that I must find a cure for the PD genetic disorder!"

"Oh, I see!"

Zhang Wei looked at Chen Xianfeng; this old fellow was pretty good at making promises.

Such talk wouldn’t fool the clever, but Qian Zhisui was afraid of the hereditary nature of PD then, which is why he fell for Chen Xianfeng’s scheme.

In the courtroom, Lu Wenwen’s questioning continued.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your answers. I believe many people have heard your response clearly. You think that the defense attorney’s accusations are all unfounded, all mere slander without any real evidence!"

"That’s exactly it!" Chen Xianfeng said with a cold smile looking at Qian Zhisui on the defense bench.

"Well then, according to the testimony provided by the defense, the defendant once said that he made a breakthrough in his research project on PD genetics, but then the progress of the lab was halted by you. Is there any truth to this?"

"That’s absolutely not true!" Chen Xianfeng immediately denied it.

"In scientific experiments, any small breakthrough can be decisive. But to us, it’s just like a project that is 100% complete progressing from 1% to 2%!"

"Yet the defendant has always insisted it was a major breakthrough?"

"Whether it’s a major breakthrough or not, our company has its own project experts, as well as hired genetic experts and scientists who have given authoritative project assessment reports, and the results of the reports differ greatly from what the defendant has claimed!"

As Chen Xianfeng spoke, he glanced towards the defense bench, "In my opinion, the defendant’s testimony is completely unreliable. His so-called major breakthrough is just an attempt to get more experimental funding from me, to cover up his own serious neglect of duty in the project for several months!"

"Objection!"

Someone from the defense bench stood up!

But the one who raised the objection wasn’t Zhang Wei!

Zhang Wei looked at Qian Zhisui, surprised that Doctor Qian actually stood up to object.

"Defendant, please sit down!"

From the judge’s bench, Old Chen couldn’t sit still and immediately reminded with a stern face.

"But he’s slandering me, slandering my research!"

Qian Zhisui didn’t sit down. On the contrary, he spread his hands towards the judge’s bench, pointing his finger at the witness stand.

"He’s slandering me. My research had already made groundbreaking progress, and it only needed one final step to enter clinical trials. But he stopped me, halted the project, and even had his underlings forge the experimental assessment reports for his own benefit. In the end, I had to..."

"Enough!"

Just as Qian Zhisui was about to defend himself further, Judge Chen finally became angry and shouted.

With a cold face and eyes fixed on Qian Zhisui, his powerful presence as a judge was intimidating.

"Lawyer Zhang, you don’t mean to tell me that you can’t even control your own client?"

"Sorry, Judge Chen, I didn’t expect my client to be so agitated!"

Zhang Wei quickly apologized and forcefully pressed Qian Zhisui back down.

Judge Chen then turned away his gaze, but also glanced at the time.

"Since the defendant cannot control his emotions, let’s adjourn for today. I could use a break anyway!"

Old Chen was still giving face to Zhang Wei by not pursuing the matter further, instead offering a way out!

The courtroom began to disperse!