Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer? -
Chapter 375 - 373: Mountain Rescue Story, Daily Discussion in the Group
Chapter 375: Chapter 373: Mountain Rescue Story, Daily Discussion in the Group
Courtroom scene.
Seats of the prosecution and defense.
Zhang Wei and Qin Shaocong were both preparing.
"I’ve seen several trials involving Zhang Wei, as well as records of other cases, and his questioning is always purposeful."
"Some questions might seem whimsical, but they are with strong filtering intentions, as the jurors he selects are all for a specific target."
"Therefore, I need to filter out jurors who meet my expectations and disrupt the opponent’s rhythm!"
Thinking of this, Qin Shaocong’s gaze swept over the defense’s bench.
There, Zhang Wei was talking to Jessica, obviously conspiring.
On the judge’s bench, Judge Ni solemnly announced, "Please let the prospective juror panel enter!"
The court guard allowed the candidates to proceed one by one to the courtroom.
As this was a civil case, only six jurors were needed.
Today, a total of 20 jurors had come to the scene.
Qin Shaocong was the first to stand up and approach the jury box.
He pondered what kind of questions Zhang Wei would ask to select the jury in his style and rhythm.
After a moment’s thought, he finally had an idea.
"The plain truth is, the prosecution represents the victim’s family, the disadvantaged party, the people, while the defense represents the doctor, and moreover, a foreign doctor with a practicing certificate, the elite!"
"So, my questions must filter jurors from different social classes, and I must do it subtly, not revealing my intent."
After contemplating, Qin Shaocong finally got it.
He walked in front of the jury and asked, "Ladies and gentlemen, when you purchase home appliances, do you prefer brand names or are you not picky about the brand?"
"Hm?"
The question from Qin Shaocong surprised Judge Ni on the judge’s bench.
The manner of this questioning, why does it seem so similar to a certain person on the defense’s side?
"Oh~ Trying to imitate me, huh?"
Zhang Wei also noticed something, Qin Shaocong’s questioning seemed to have traces of imitation.
Moreover, the intention was clear, which was to filter out the jurors’ everyday consumption habits.
From consumption habits, one can generally deduce a person’s financial capabilities, and thus gauge their monthly income, professional level, etc.
"I like to buy appliances at the shopping center in our district."
"I prefer online shopping, not particular about the brand; I go for whichever offers more discounts and benefits."
"I focus on well-known brands, preferably foreign and imported; for domestic brands, I only use products from big factories."
"If a friend nearby sells them, then I’ll choose theirs, but if they ever swindle me once, I definitely won’t continue buying from them."
Many jurors answered the questions, and Qin Shaocong nodded before approaching the last respondent.
"Sir, your reason for choosing a friend’s store is?"
"Of course, it’s because it’s cheaper, isn’t it? If he dares to rip off even friends, who would do business with him next time?"
"Thank you for your answer!"
Qin Shaocong had a clear idea.
"Judge Ni, the prosecution accepts jurors number two and five, and requests the removal of jurors number one and three."
Numbers two and five, one preferred online shopping, and the other chose their friend’s store.
Numbers one and three, one favored shopping centers, while the other liked big brands.
"Ladies and gentlemen, moving on to another question, do any of you have children?"
In the jury, many raised their hands.
"Then, when your children have a birthday, what kind of celebration would you choose? Would you buy a cake, hold a birthday party, or take them to an amusement park?"
Qin Shaocong asked the question again, and the jurors provided a variety of responses.
"Isn’t the purpose of this question a little too obvious?"
Zhang Wei couldn’t help but remark upon seeing this.
His reaction naturally caught the attention of those around him.
"Zhang, what would you ask if it were you?"
"Jessica, have you ever heard the story about a mountaineer’s rescue?"
Jessica blinked, indicating her confusion.
"Well then, I’ll proceed with the story!" Zhang Wei said with a smile.
Meanwhile, in the courtroom, Qin Shaocong finally finished questioning.
"Your turn!"
He said coldly to Zhang Wei before going back to sit at the prosecutor’s bench.
Zhang Wei nodded in acknowledgment to Dr. Jessica and calmly walked up to the front of the courtroom.
"I wonder if anyone here has heard a story about a mountaineer’s rescue?"
The jurors all shook their heads, indicating that they, like Dr. Jessica, had not heard this story.
"It’s quite simple, this is an incident about mountain climbing. Climbing mountains has always been a dangerous activity, especially when it comes to taking on the world’s highest peak. This challenge might as well be likened to a judge using your name for calligraphy practice—you can imagine how risky it is. A slight misstep can cost you your life. Yet, mountaineering enthusiasts from around the world flock to it, all wishing to conquer the highest peak in the world."
"Under such circumstances, several climbers decided to tackle the world’s highest peak and they did so. Unfortunately, they encountered a blizzard on the mountain that day, trapping them all."
"Luckily, the rescue team at the base of the mountain was always on standby. They knew about the blizzard; hence, as soon as it abated, they immediately went up the mountain to search for any survivors."
"They found one survivor on a cliff edge, but his condition was very poor. He not only had lost consciousness, but his legs were also crushed, and the flesh of his wounds was nearly frozen. They had to get him down the mountain immediately, or not only might his legs be ruined but he could also die."
"The rescue team’s doctor made an immediate judgment to take the survivor down the mountain, but transporting a person is an extremely strenuous task. Moreover, his condition was urgent, it was critical, so carrying this casualty had to be done in turns by more than three people, without stopping for a moment."
"If the rescue team of five split up, with three attending to the survivor, the remaining two would find it difficult to save others and could even face danger during the climb. Not to mention, although the blizzard had ceased, no one could guarantee the absence of other dangers."
"Eventually, the team’s doctor decided that all five would return together, to ensure the only survivor found could live!"
"And as the rescue team descended with the survivor, a blizzard surged on the mountain again. Had the team not left with the survivor immediately, they all could have been in danger!"
"In the end, the survivor lived and kept his legs. However, upon waking, he told the rescue team that he had two companions nearby, and it was very possible they were also alive at the time."
"The doctor told him, I just made what I thought was the right decision at the time. I saved a person as best as I could, rather than leading the entire team to annihilation or finding a survivor but being unable to help, having to watch him die. At least my conscience is clear, because I made the most rational judgment!"
After finishing the story, the jurors had varying expressions on their faces.
Zhang Wei’s gaze, however, focused on a few of them.
"Your Honor, the defense accepts jurors number 9, 11, 13, 16, and 20, and also dismisses juror number 2, which the prosecution just confirmed!"
Zhang Wei quickly settled on five jurors and even dismissed number 2, chosen by Qin Shaocong.
Ni Qiuping didn’t say much, but she always felt the story told by Zhang Wei had some deeper meaning.
After finishing her notes, she was about to make the announcement.
However, Zhang Wei suddenly lifted his hand, indicating that Ni Qiuping should wait, as he had more to say.
Ni Qiuping thought for a moment, then suddenly put down the gavel she was about to grab.
Old Ni knows his stuff!
Zhang Wei silently thanked him in his heart, then looked again at the jurors.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the story I just recounted actually parallels the situation of my client. The doctor made what he believed was the right choice, and so saved a survivor. Had he decided to continue the search for the other two at that time, it’s highly possible that saving one person would have cost the lives of two teammates. Wouldn’t that have been a loss instead of a gain?"
"And my client, Dr. Jessica, also made the right choice at the most critical moment. That night, she saved four severely injured patients using her excellent surgical skills and saved four precious lives!"
"In one night, from 2 p.m. until 4 a.m., for a total of 14 hours, she saved four people, and after working all night, she only slept for four hours."
Four fingers and a brainwashing speech—this number "4" was thus presented in front of the jurors, embedded in their memory.
Though the number might have an ominous connotation, at that moment, the jurors’ gaze towards Dr. Jessica was filled with a hint of admiration.
Such intense work and then to continue the next day, such a person is indeed suffering a lot.
"Ahem, Lawyer Zhang, have you finished your statement?"
Towards the end, Ni Qiuping couldn’t help but interrupt.
"Judge Ni, please proceed, I have no issues!"
Zhang Wei promptly responded courteously, then returned to the defense’s bench.
Dr. Jessica immediately drew close with a puzzled face, "Zhang Wei, I never said I only slept four hours, did I?"
"This is called reinforcing memory. Didn’t you notice that I was emphasizing the number ’4’ just now?"
"Yes, I did notice."
"I believe for some time to come, whenever these jurors see this number or think about anything with a four, they will first think of your hard work. This will be very advantageous for you!"
"In our field of psychology, there are similar techniques of psychological suggestion, using a specific number or word to activate certain specific memories."
Dr. Jessica couldn’t help but nod, looking at Zhang Wei with admiration.
She understood these methods, but applying the knowledge of psychology in a trial was truly no easy feat.
"Ahem, the court now announces that the jury has been formed!"
Ni Qiuping said and flipped open her schedule.
"Tomorrow is Wednesday, and I happen to be free in the afternoon. The first hearing is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow. As for the second hearing, it is tentatively scheduled for Friday. If there are any changes, my clerk will notify you!"
"This court is now adjourned!"
Following Judge Ni Qiuping’s announcement, everyone dispersed.
On the prosecutor’s side, Qin Shaocong cast a sidelong glance at the defense table before leaving with his subordinates, Zhou Sanliang, Zhou Mother, and others.
Overall, he had taken a hit today and was even squeezed by Zhang Wei on a certain matter.
But it didn’t really matter, for he still had tricks up his sleeve.
Next, it would be a contest with Zhang Wei in court.
"Let’s go, too!"
Zhang Wei, along with Jessica, also left the courtroom.
However, they didn’t go elsewhere but instead returned to Jincheng Law Firm.
After discussing things in Zhang Wei’s office for a bit, Jessica left.
She still had her clinic affairs to deal with, and as the lawsuit had recently occupied much of her time, she had to cancel all her appointments.
Likewise, the collaboration with the city hospital had to be put on hold as well.
Jessica needed to take a good rest.
...
In the evening, at Lin Mansion.
Zhang Wei was pondering something in his room, but the relentless stream of messages in the WeChat group discussion left him no choice but to take a look.
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Hehe, @Jessica, you owe me a meal. If I hadn’t been prepared, you would’ve had a rough time during today’s preliminary hearing 😏 /smirk]
[Jessica: Mhm, thanks 😊 /blush]
[Xiao Baihe: Speaking of which, we’ve all heard about your case at the Procuratorate Headquarters 😮 /curious]
[Xiao Baihe: @Jessica @Zhang Wei, are you guys confident? Do you need me and Ying Ying to come cheer for you tomorrow?]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Forget it, a bunch of Zhang Wei’s defeated lackeys would just cause chaos if they showed up /disdain]
[Xiao Baihe: 😡😡😡]
[Xiao Baihe: You witch, I’m going to tear your mouth apart! 😡]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Come at me, who’s afraid of who? 😏 /beckoning]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Whoever doesn’t come is a little puppy 🤨 /hands on hips]
[Zhang Wei: Xiao Xiao, try to speak more kindly!]
[Zhang Wei: @Zhao Xiaoxiao ✊✊✊]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Oh look, the main character has arrived 😏]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: @Zhang Wei, the word is that there are odds betting on your win or loss. I’ve placed a bet on you, so you better not dare to lose, or I’ll make sure you can’t get away with it 😠 /threat]
[Xia Qianyue: @Zhao Xiaoxiao, is that true? Can you tell me the website where you placed your bet?]
[Mo Yuzhu: Simple-minded, are you going to bet on Zhang Wei too? Let’s pool our money together and get rich off this one 😄 /excited]
[Xia Qianyue: No, our serious crime team is currently collaborating with the financial investigation department to investigate websites that use the internet for illegal gambling. I need it for the case 😉 /blink]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: ???]
[Mo Yuzhu: ???]
[Xiao Baihe: @Zhao Xiaoxiao, please cooperate fully with the investigation department, assist by providing information you have on illegal gambling websites; otherwise, our Procuratorate Headquarters will prosecute you for failing to cooperate and for withholding information 😏 /smirk]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Ahhhh! /frustrated]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Gotta run.jpg]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: User Zhao Xiaoxiao has left the group chat.]
[Xia Qianyue: Why did she leave? /puzzled]
[Xiao Baihe: You simpleton, she was pulling your leg!]
[Xiao Baihe: @Zhao Xiaoxiao, don’t think we’re joking; be careful or we might really sue you 😠 /warning]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Not scared, I’ll have @Zhang Wei represent me in court. None of you can convict me, and if I win the case, I might even sue you for damages 😉 /smirk]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: @Zhang Wei, come on, show some support!]
[Zhang Wei: ...]
[Zhang Wei: Gotta run.jpg]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: 😡😡😡]
Meanwhile.
Footsteps raced across the second-floor room with a "thump thump thump."
"Zhang Wei, what do you mean by this? Miss here was kind enough to help you today, yet you don’t take care of me at all?"
The second daughter was angry and came down to demand an explanation.
Zhang Wei had no choice but to hurriedly open the door and step outside.
"Second daughter, I’ve realized I spoil you too much, which isn’t good. In the future, if you get involved in illegal activities, you can’t use me as a shield, okay!"
"Humph, mind your own business!"
Zhao Xiaoxiao, hearing Zhang Wei actually scold her, immediately pouted her lips and sulked.
Then she turned around and headed back upstairs without looking back.
"Sigh, second daughter, remember to tell Silly about the spinach website, and be careful that Xiao Baihe might really sue you for not reporting it, that woman has a dark heart!"
The second daughter opened her room door, walked in, and didn’t say a word the whole time.
"Sigh, this girl is throwing a childish tantrum again."
Seeing Zhao Xiaoxiao sulking, Zhang Wei felt the pressure.
It was not about the case but about the pressure of being a "father."
This second daughter really knows how to make one worry.
Zhang Wei returned to his own room, only to find the WeChat group messages popping up again.
"What now?"
Unable to help himself, Zhang Wei opened the WeChat discussion group once more.
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: @Xiao Baihe @Xia Qianyue @Zhang Wei, here’s the spinach website link you wanted. Deal with it yourselves!]
[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Web link]
[Xia Qianyue: Mm-hmm, got it/ok]
[Xiao Baihe: Yo, suddenly becoming cooperative?/confused]
[Xiao Baihe: @Zhang Wei, seems like you’re quite impressive, making her obey so quickly/smirk]
[Mo Yuzhu: Obeying quickly, what kind of disciplining is that? Do we need to take some precautions?/smirk]
[Xia Qianyue: ???]
[Jessica: ???]
[Zhang Wei: ???]
[Xiao Baihe: Get lost, you driver girl, go chill on your own/insult]
[Mo Yuzhu: You call me a driver girl, but if you could understand instantly, you’re a driver girl too/wronged]
[Xiao Baihe: Get lost, get lost, go watch your drama/insult]
[Mo Yuzhu: Wuuu wuuu wuuu...]
[Mo Yuzhu: Friends no more, I’m out...]
[Xia Qianyue: @Zhang Wei, by the way, my dad said he received a court summons today, it looks like we’re going to court tomorrow.]
[Zhang Wei: Holy shit, really?]
[Xia Qianyue: Photo.jpg]
[Xia Qianyue: This is the court summons, it seems to be related to your case.]
[Xiao Baihe: Good lord, this tactic seems very familiar/smirk]
[Xiao Baihe: Isn’t it, a certain lawyer @Zhang Wei]
Seeing this message, Zhang Wei was also stunned for a moment.
Summoning someone’s relative, even a father-in-law, why does this tactic feel so familiar?
Right, isn’t this his own favorite tactic?
Who would have thought, Qin Shaocong had already learned his maneuvers.
This young master of Long Teng seems to be more than just a second-generation heir; at least he has carefully studied his own tactics.
"Heh, tactics may be powerful, but sometimes, as long as we find the truth, I will stand on invincible ground!"
Zhang Wei wasn’t worried about this at all.
After responding to each message, he ended the chat.
Next, he had to start preparing for tomorrow’s hearing and also get ready to fend off Qin Shaocong’s tactics.
This guy has already revealed many of Zhang Wei’s usual tricks; he hopes that in tomorrow’s trial, the opponent won’t give him a "surprise."
After all, an opponent’s surprise usually brings shock without joy.
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