Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 386 - 383: Summoning Director Sheng, Who Breached Morality?

Chapter 386: Chapter 383: Summoning Director Sheng, Who Breached Morality?

The cross-examination continued in the courtroom.

Qin Shaocong walked up to Jessica and asked,

"Doctor, my next question is, you said you were sorry to my client, that’s exactly what you said just now, right?"

"Yes."

"You say you’re sorry to him, does that mean you admit to a mistake in your work and therefore feel guilty towards my client?"

"No, it’s that I admit my skills haven’t reached perfection, which led to a miscalculation in time, and I’m apologizing for the fact that I couldn’t save both people at once."

As she spoke, Jessica expressed her remorse, "If back then, I had learned sufficient surgical knowledge from my father, then perhaps this tragedy would not have occurred."

Qin Shaocong squinted his eyes slightly, mentally exclaiming that this was tricky.

He had thought he could seize the loophole in the testimony of the woman before him, only to have her lightly and deftly resolve it.

"So, you mean to say that the guilt you feel towards my client isn’t actually that great, but instead you feel more guilt towards your own medical skills, thinking that technique is more important than human lives?"

"Objection, the prosecution attorney is over-interpreting my client’s statements!"

Just as Qin Shaocong was about to execute his tactics, Zhang Wei directly stood up and interrupted,

He had been watching the whole time, not giving the former any chance at all.

"Objection sustained!" From the judges’ bench, Ni Qiuping also nodded at the right time.

"Hmph!"

Seeing himself being "targeted" by the three people in court, Qin Shaocong could only snort coldly.

However, after adjusting slightly, Qin Shaocong continued to ask, "Dr. Jessica, I maintain that there was an error in your work, and a serious one at that!"

This was something he had to prove; only by showing that Jessica made a mistake in her work could he persuade the jury to side with the plaintiff.

Then the compensation could be settled, afflicting Zhang Wei with a blow that would prevent him from overturning the situation.

"A serious mistake?" Jessica blinked, somewhat puzzled.

What exactly constituted a serious mistake?

In her view, should it not be only neglecting a patient or performing medical procedures against the rules?

"Indeed, a serious mistake!"

Qin Shaocong sneered coldly and directly said, "Actually, we all know that the situation that night was very urgent, but even so, you didn’t have to treat two patients at the same time all by yourself, did you?"

"If you really were considering the patients, then why didn’t you seek help from other doctors? I believe that at the time in the emergency department, there must have been someone whose patients were not facing immediate life threats and could have assisted you!"

The moment those words were uttered, many people in the courtroom began whispering to each other, and some couldn’t help nodding their heads.

Indeed.

It was an emergency that day, but suddenly, two patients came to you, both with life-threatening conditions.

Why did you need to try to save two people all at once? Couldn’t you just have asked another doctor to help you?

If you had called for a doctor, wouldn’t this incident have been avoided?

Maybe Zhou Erliang wouldn’t have had to die.

Even if he ultimately succumbed to his severe injuries and passed away, Zhou Sanliang wouldn’t be troubling you, right?

So you are still responsible!

Qin Shaocong’s questioning did indeed shift the courtroom’s atmosphere slightly in favor of the prosecution.

More than half of the six jurors agreed with Qin Shaocong’s words.

"Actually, that night, everyone was very busy,"

Jessica tried to recall.

That evening, as far as she remembers, the emergency department never stopped; everyone was treating patients, one after the other.

No one was idle; everyone wished they could grow extra arms and legs, otherwise it was impossible to keep up.

"Being busy is not an excuse!" Qin Shaocong hurriedly interrupted and said sternly, "Did you ask any other doctor if they could assist you?"

Jessica tried to recall the scene at that time, then shook her head.

"Shaking your head, does that mean no?"

Jessica nodded her head.

"I see, so you thought everyone was too busy, and that’s why you decided to leave my client’s brother aside and let him wait for death?"

"Objection, unjust accusation, hearsay evidence!"

Zhang Wei immediately stood up and interrupted again.

Furthermore, this time Zhang Wei directly addressed the judges’ bench, "Judge Ni, does the prosecution attorney’s manner count as questioning? Why doesn’t he give my client the opportunity to answer before pressing her aggressively?"

"The defense attorney has a point!"

Ni Qiuping nodded, "Objection sustained!"

"Furthermore, please be mindful of the pace of your speech, prosecution attorney, and allow the witness to answer your questions. That is the point of cross-examination in the courtroom!"

Qin Shaocong bowed his head, showing a hint of apology.

However, how much regret he truly felt, perhaps only heaven knew.

After Ni Qiuping finished speaking, she looked towards the witness stand, "Witness, do you have any response to the prosecution attorney’s recent question?"

Jessica nodded, she indeed had something to say.

"Actually, in the emergency department, there’s an unspoken rule that during busy periods like holidays, we try not to ask other doctors for help, as it can disrupt the work they’re handling."

"The tasks were all assigned by the director, and if I asked for help, it would mean that another doctor might not be able to complete their tasks, or they wouldn’t be able to treat their patients in time. That would be the same as me harming other patients."

"So at the time I had the medical staff contact the director, but in the end, the medical staff didn’t provide me with any feedback, and you all know what happened next."

Qin Shaocong sneered after hearing this response, "Are you saying you want to shift the blame onto Director Sheng?"

He looked toward the front row of the hearing seats, where Director Sheng sat with a slightly dark expression.

"In fact, on that day, Director Sheng did not receive any report from the medical staff, so the truth is your own blind confidence was the cause of death for my client’s brother!"

"Objection, the prosecution’s attorney is making baseless speculations and false accusations!" Zhang Wei rose to interrupt again.

"Objection sustained!" Ni Qiuping waved her hand, hardly bothering to think anymore.

"Alright, I take back my last statement!"

Qin Shaocong sneered, but he had achieved his goal.

His retraction didn’t mean the jury hadn’t heard.

In fact, his previous statements had already said a lot.

And he had also proven that this matter was the defendant’s fault!

Even if the defendant had been diligent all night long, the death of Zhou Erliang was her responsibility.

Achieving this was enough.

Qin Shaocong looked toward the jury box, searching for jurors in his favor.

Four, five...

That’s enough!

Seeing such numbers, he knew he had an eighty percent chance of winning.

It was no longer necessary for him to continue questioning.

Because as soon as he ended his cross-examination, Zhang Wei would have no other witnesses.

If we go to closing statements with this number of votes, the advantage will certainly be mine!

The battle was over.

"Judge Ni, the prosecution rests its cross-examination!"

Having finished, Qin Shaocong went back and took his seat at the prosecutor’s bench.

The curve of his mouth rose in a smile he couldn’t hide.

It was over!

Everything was over.

Zhang Wei’s list only had two witnesses, and the other was the character witness Cui Xi.

As far as Qin Shaocong knew, although Cui Xi had lived in Dongfang Capital for many years, she could barely speak Chinese, so her effectiveness in testifying would be limited.

Even if Zhang Wei called her, she wouldn’t be much of a threat.

After all, compared to "outsiders," the jury would rather believe "one of their own."

Indeed, if you call a foreigner with a foreign accent like Cao Zhe to testify, it would probably benefit the plaintiff.

I’ve won!

I’m about to win!

Qin Shaocong’s eyes narrowed, eager to see how Zhang Wei would struggle in the end.

"Judge Ni, we would like to summon one more witness!"

As expected, Zhang Wei indeed spoke up.

Judge Ni nodded her head and glanced at the witness bench for the prosecution, noticing the absence of Cui Xi, she then swept her gaze over the hearing seats.

"Zhang Wei, where is your witness?"

"The witness is in the hearing seats!"

"What?"

Judge Ni was startled.

You’re saying the witness is in the hearing seats, but why don’t I see anyone?

Cui Xi isn’t even a citizen of Dragon Country, so how could such a big person become invisible?

Where is she?

Where?

Judge Ni believed her vision was still good, yet she couldn’t spot such a prominent witness.

"Oh, Judge Ni, I think you misunderstood, my witness isn’t Cui Xi!"

Zhang Wei seemed to anticipate Judge Ni’s astonishment and immediately corrected himself, "Actually, I want to summon Director Sheng from the hearing seats, the defense hopes to call Director Sheng to testify again!"

The entire courtroom was startled upon hearing Zhang Wei’s request.

Oh boy, starting this again, are you?

Those familiar with Zhang’s tactics immediately understood.

You’re playing this game again, did you find some kind of breakthrough that requires someone to deliver?

Indeed, Xiao Baihe, sitting in the front row of the hearing seats, seemed to sense something.

"Silly, bereaved mother, I think there’s hope for a turnaround this time!"

Among those who have clashed with Zhang Wei, Xiao Baihe expressed that she had the most authority to speak.

Even though her encounters with Zhang Wei brought back only unpleasant memories, she actually felt somewhat excited now.

Zhang Wei beating Qin Shaocong made her happy too.

Doesn’t that prove that our loss at the Procuratorate Headquarters was not unjust?

"Objection!"

As expected, Zhang Wei’s request naturally met with opposition from Qin Shaocong.

You, Zhang Wei, really know how to stir up trouble for no reason.

You dare to summon my witness, and they have even completed their testimony already.

"Judge Ni, the prosecution strongly objects to the defense’s unreasonable request. Director Sheng has already fulfilled his obligation to testify in court, so there is no need for him to appear again!" Qin Shaocong declared righteously.

He gave Director Sheng a wink to reassure him that everything was under control with him there, and there would be no problems.

"Judge Ni, the defense strongly insists that Director Sheng testify in court, because the defense has found new evidence that can prove the most crucial factor in this case, as well as the real cause of death for the plaintiff’s deceased, Zhou Erliang!"

"Lawyer Zhang, are you joking? Where is this new evidence? Why didn’t I find it among the exhibits disclosed in court?"

"Then you must be blind!"

"What did you say!"

"I’m speaking Dragon Country language, aren’t I?"

"You..."

Thud, thud, thud!

Just as Qin Shaocong was about to burst out with expletives, Ni Qiuping finally pounded the gavel.

"Both of you, come up here!"

Zhang Wei and Qin Shaocong could only step forward.

Ni Qiuping looked at them, her face not hiding her annoyance at all.

You two are really something!

Bold and brash in my courtroom, if there were a less experienced judge, wouldn’t the heavens be overturned?

"Zhang Wei, you first. What’s going on, why must you summon a witness who has already spoken?"

"Old Ni, haven’t I already said, we’ve found a new lead!"

"I object!"

Qin Shaocong immediately stated his position: "This doesn’t comply with disclosure rules. If new evidence has to be submitted, then..."

"Qin Shao, you’re wrong, what I’m doing is completely according to the rules, because the new lead I found comes from within the existing evidence!"

"What!"

Zhang Wei’s reply left both Qin Shaocong and Ni Qiuping astonished.

What issue did you find within the existing evidence?

"Old Ni, I not only found a new lead within the existing evidence but also can prove that Director Sheng has issues. Please give me a chance to prove it, so that the responsibility in this case can be clearly distinguished!"

Ni Qiuping pondered for a moment and finally, despite Qin Shaocong’s disapproving look, nodded her head.

"Alright, the court will grant you this opportunity, but remember, don’t address me like that in court next time, call me Your Honor!"

"Okay, Old Ni, got it, Old Ni!"

Zhang Wei nodded, making an "OK" gesture with his hand.

Ni Qiuping’s mouth twitched, but she could only clench her teeth and suppress the anger in her heart.

I can’t do this anymore.

After this case is over, I need to see a psychologist for a good check-up; I must be depressed.

But now, she still has to maintain order in the courtroom.

"Ahem, after friendly consultations with both the prosecution and the defense, the court decides to accept the defense’s opinion and agrees to the defense’s request to summon the witness to testify!"

After speaking, she glanced at Director Sheng.

Up you come!

Director Sheng felt helpless and somewhat speechless as he looked at Qin Shaocong.

Didn’t you say there would be no problem?

How come I have to take the stand again?

Qin Shaocong spread his hands, can’t you see that this judge and Zhang Wei are in cahoots?

In fact, it was not something the average person could discern.

Anyway, without further ado, Director Sheng once again took his seat on the witness stand.

And Zhang Wei, finally, showed a smile.

He exchanged a look with Jessica, indicating that everything was OK, and then approached the front of the witness stand.

"Director Sheng, this is the second time you’re testifying in court, right?"

"Yes!" Director Sheng’s response was still cold, as if he was annoyed with Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei was not irritated and, after the greeting, quickly asked, "Director Sheng, I would like to ask you, what is medical ethics?"

"Why do you ask this?"

Director Sheng was taken aback; was this even a question?

He looked at Qin Shaocong, who also didn’t realize that there was a trap in this question, so he nodded.

This question could be answered.

"If you want to ask this, then I can answer you. Medical ethics, in fact, encompasses various scenarios—doctors will hesitate, will doubt, will be indecisive, and will even develop compassion, empathy, and even..."

"Director Sheng, let me interrupt for a moment!"

Zhang Wei saw that Director Sheng was about to launch into a long speech and immediately cut him off, "Director Sheng, there’s no need for you to be so specific. You just need to tell us what you think the worst-case scenario is."

"The worst-case scenario?"

Director Sheng thought for a moment, glanced again at Dr. Jessica, and said with a sneer, "I believe the worst-case scenario is that doctors make incorrect decisions due to a lack of time to think. They do not objectively consider any consequences and choose what they believe to be the most correct decision!"

As he spoke, he made an implied remark, "But such a decision often leads to some serious mistakes. Just like your client, she’s in such a situation, believing she chose the most reasonable option, but in the end, it led to the death of Mr. Zhou, the patient!"

"Oh, is that so?"

Zhang Wei nodded, then couldn’t help asking, "And what about you?"

"Me?"

Director Sheng was startled, wondering why the question suddenly turned to himself.

"Yes, Director Sheng, have you ever done anything against medical ethics?"

"No, no, that’s absolutely not the case!" Director Sheng, of course, denied it straight away.

Even if he had done such a thing, admitting it in court would be recorded verbatim by the court clerk.

So he couldn’t possibly admit it.

"Is that so?"

Zhang Wei let out a cold laugh, walked to his seat, and took out several photos.

He moved to the side of the projector and placed the photos on it.

"Director Sheng, this is a scene from the emergency room surveillance on that night, which was very busy as everyone was rushing around."

"Yes, what are you implying by showing me these photos of the emergency room that night? Am I not aware of what happened?"

Director Sheng retorted with a frown and a slightly unfriendly tone.

"That’s not it. I’m just curious because my client said she asked medical staff to contact you, but you didn’t respond. What’s the deal with that?"

"Of course, your client is lying!"

Director Sheng sneered again, "That day, I heard no message of the accused requesting help. In fact, whether she asked for assistance is even in question."

"If she truly wanted help, there would surely have been a doctor in the emergency department with time to aid her. The difference is that she didn’t seek it. I think she’s lying; she didn’t ask the medical staff to look for another doctor at all."

Upon hearing Director Sheng’s assertive tone, Zhang Wei laughed.

"Is that so? What if the medical staff did try to find you but ended up discovering that you were nowhere to be found?"

Director Sheng frowned but didn’t answer the question.

"However, you are right about one thing—that night, there must have been some doctor who actually wasn’t busy, who had plenty of free time and could have come to lend a hand!"

"And what happened? That person played hide-and-seek, not only failing to appear where he was most needed but also disappearing during the busiest moments. Do you know who that person is?"

"Director Sheng, please answer this question!"

Bang!

Zhang Wei’s voice suddenly rose, and he slammed his palm down on the wooden railing, his gaze piercing the man opposite him.

The whole audience was drawn by this move, with countless eyes fixed on Zhang Wei and Director Sheng.

What’s going on?

Why the sudden outburst?

That look, it’s like he wants to kill someone!

"What you’re saying, I don’t understand!"

Director Sheng quickly denied, but his head lowered, his eyes flickering.

"Is that so?"

Zhang Wei murmured in a cold voice, then asked, "Well, I hope this second photo will jog your memory!"

The image projected on the screen changed from the hectic scene of the emergency room to a corridor where a doctor was pushing a girl in a wheelchair, both emerging with smiles on their faces.

The atmosphere between the two photos was obviously very different, showing a stark contrast.

It was as though the sea surface had changed from one second of stormy winds and thunderous waves to, the next moment, serene skies with a gentle breeze and a calm sea as smooth as a mirror.

"Director Sheng, I stand by my earlier statement—that night, indeed, someone had no patients in critical condition and did have the time, yet he did not participate in the emergency rescue, and he even played a disappearing act."

"Look at the girl in this photo, see how happy she’s smiling, nothing like someone who had just faced a life-or-death crisis and barely survived. Wouldn’t you agree?"

"But what’s strange is that the person pushing the wheelchair turns out to be the head physician of the emergency department. Shouldn’t he have been in the emergency room saving severely injured patients last night? How could he be accompanying this girl instead?"

Zhang Wei pointed to the two people in the photo, his tone mocking, yet each word hitting the mark.

The eyes of everyone in the courtroom were focused on the two photos.

They were all curious—who was this girl?