Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 509 - 505: Outrageous! Mo Juren is playing golf?

Chapter 509: Chapter 505: Outrageous! Mo Juren is playing golf?

Another bottle?

Still surprised or not?

What the hell kind of question is that?

The jurors present, all from the neighboring city, naturally had never encountered such a peculiar way of asking questions.

"Is this young man a lawyer, or is he a stand-up comedian?" They even began to harbor strong suspicions.

Many jurors were so stunned they couldn’t speak.

However, Zhang Wei didn’t give up.

"Everyone, drinking your beverages and finding another bottle under the cap, wouldn’t you be happy?"

"Happy, I’m happy..."

Someone finally couldn’t hold back any longer and chuckled.

"When you open the gifted bottle, and what do you know, it’s ’another bottle’ again!"

"Ah, this..."

The person who laughed out loud was suddenly baffled.

What, another one?

"Ladies and gentlemen, I want you to imagine this scenario: you drink one bottle of a beverage and get a second one for free. After finishing the free second bottle, a third, fourth, or even a fifth bottle comes your way!"

At this point, Zhang Wei paused, smiled slightly, and looked at the jury, "Tell me, are you happy?"

Is this a question a normal person would ask?

Do we need to answer such questions in this solemn and serious courtroom?

All the jurors turned to look at the judge’s bench, where Judge Liu had covered his face.

His gesture seemed to say, don’t look at me; I’m just a judge and can’t do anything about this.

In fact, the jurors did need to answer these questions; it was their duty.

Seeing the jurors dumbfounded, Zhang Wei started calling on them directly.

"This young man over here, are you happy?"

"Happy, why wouldn’t I be?"

The young man’s answer was somewhat reluctant, but the joy in his eyes couldn’t be hidden.

Just enough money for one bottle, and now you can freeload five, isn’t that a fantastic deal?

Others who shared his sentiment also nodded in agreement.

"Oh, thank you for your answer."

Zhang Wei also smiled and then looked at the judge’s bench, "Judge Liu, my party requests the removal of this juror."

"At the same time, we also want to eliminate jurors No. 2, No. 6, and No. 14!"

The smile vanished from the young man’s face, replaced by confusion.

What’s going on, I answered your questions, so why am I being removed?

Talk about a quick change of face!

They say the courts in Dongfang Capital have deep schemes; it’s really true, we want to go home!

The other three jurors being removed were thinking the same.

But at least they could go back after being removed.

Zhang Wei suddenly eliminated four jurors, something no one had anticipated.

"Miss, why aren’t you happy?"

"I suspect there’s a conspiracy behind this!"

The woman frowned, dubious, "Normally, getting one bottle is already good luck, but suddenly winning five bottles is no longer just a fluke!"

"Could it be that the company wants to fatten me up with the sugar in the beverages and then sell me diet pills?"

Zhang Wei glanced subconsciously at the woman’s physique; she was broad and plump, solidly built, and looked quite prosperous.

"Hmm, thank you, ma’am, for your answer. We accept this juror!"

Zhang Wei was pleased because he found a prospective juror.

Judge Liu opened his mouth but said nothing, simply picking up his pen to make a note.

This scene left many in the courtroom agape.

Is this even possible?

That’s just ridiculous.

Your questions are pretty outrageous to begin with, and her answer is even more so, yet you still accept her into the jury?

Even Prosecutor Zheng Fenyong on the prosecution’s bench couldn’t keep a straight face and quickly made frantic eye signals toward Zhao Chunming and Guo Wufeng in the front row of the audience.

Prosecutor Zheng: Does this guy always act this absurd in court?

Old Zhao and Old Guo exchanged glances, then both nodded affirmatively at the same time.

Seeing the response from both men at Dongfang Capital Procuratorate Headquarters, Prosecutor Zheng could only mutter quietly, "So ridiculous!"

But Zhang Wei’s questioning continued.

"Old sir, why aren’t you happy?"

"Hmph, my answer is the same as the young chubby girl. I’d be happy with one bottle, but winning five bottles all of a sudden makes me suspect a conspiracy."

Zhang Wei’s eyes lit up slightly, "What kind of conspiracy?"

"Who knows? Maybe there’s an additive in the drink, some stimulant, or even an addictive plant extract. After all, those who sell drinks can put anything in them, right?"

"Hmm, elder, you’re absolutely right!"

Zhang Wei nodded his head in satisfaction and gave Judge Liu on the bench a direct "OK" hand gesture.

Judge Liu got it, accepted then.

"Prosecutor Zheng, do you wish to continue questioning?"

"Lawyer Zhang, since you seem eager to perform, go right ahead!"

Zheng Fenyong, seeing Zhang Wei’s strong desire to show off, quelled his own urge to steal the spotlight.

He calmly picked up the thermos cup beside him, ready to take a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

At the same moment, seeing that the prosecution had no intention to continue, Zhang Wei thought for a moment and then walked toward the jury again.

"Ahem, ladies and gentlemen, have you ever heard of the extraterrestrials from the M78 Nebula?"

Pfft—

As expected, Zheng Fenyong from the prosecution’s side just sprayed out his tea!

He spat out all the tea in his mouth and then stared at Zhang Wei with a shocked expression.

Crafty kid!

I told you to continue questioning, not to ask such preposterous questions.

This is truly preposterousness opening the door for preposterousness, preposterousness has come home.

God damn M78 Nebula, god damn extraterrestrials, can you spout any more nonsense?

Zheng Fenyong managed to suppress the urge to curse and looked toward the listening area.

There sat Zhao Chunming and Guo Wufeng, with a composed demeanor.

It was as if they were telling Zheng Fenyong, cool it, Old Zheng, we’ve heard even more preposterous questions than this, this is nothing.

"Prosecutor Zheng, I know you’re from the Southern Division, but please, try to calm down a bit!"

Similarly, Judge Liu on the bench waved his hand at him as a sign.

You’re from the Division, can’t you stop being so flustered? Keep a level head, OK?

Zheng Fenyong opened his mouth, but could only respond with a look to Judge Liu.

God damn acting all dignified, like you’re the most preposterous one here!

In the courtroom, the multiple "exchanges" that had just taken place were merely minor interludes, and questioning had to continue.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, have you heard of it?"

"That, I think I’ve heard about it, but I can’t quite remember."

"Have you ever considered why you haven’t heard of extraterrestrials? Could there be some organization blocking the news about extraterrestrials?"

"That..."

Many fell into thought, and some even nodded unconsciously.

Could it be that there really is an organization on this planet blocking the news about extraterrestrials?

Seeing this, Zhang Wei took the opportunity to ask, "Those who believe in the real existence of extraterrestrials, please raise your hands!"

Many jurors looked at each other before raising their hands subconsciously.

But a few people did not raise their hands.

"Sir, why aren’t you raising your hand?"

"I haven’t seen any, what’s there to raise?"

"But the universe is so vast, who knows if there are only we beings from Blue Star in the Milky Way Galaxy? There might be other extraterrestrial life forms."

"Heh!"

The man looked at Zhang Wei with disdain.

But Zhang Wei was quite vindictive, and he immediately made a "throat-slitting" gesture to Judge Liu on the bench.

Holy shit, what are you doing?

To those unaware, they’d think you were threatening me!

Judge Liu inwardly cursed, but could only gesture to the man to leave his seat.

The man snorted and had to get up and leave his seat.

"Sir, I noticed you didn’t raise your hand either."

Zhang Wei breezily moved on to a man in glasses.

"I... I am an atheist, I believe in science!"

"But didn’t a juror just say the Milky Way is so vast, who knows if there are life forms other than us from Blue Star in the universe."

"Well, when I observe them through a telescope, or when they suddenly arrive to attack us on Blue Star, can I change my mind then?"

"Sure!"

Zhang Wei nodded, but quickly glanced at the bench.

"Judge Liu, my side requests to dismiss this juror!"

Judge Liu signaled the man in glasses, who also had to rise and leave.

"Ahem, this court announces we now have a 12-person jury!"

The jury was finally confirmed after Zhang Wei’s absurd questioning.

"Let me check, I don’t think there’s time this week, so let’s start the trial next Monday. Next Monday at 9:30 in the morning, is everyone available?"

"We have no objections!" Zheng Fenyong was the first to stand up and agree.

"We have no objections either!" Zhang Wei also accepted the hearing for Monday.

"All right, that’s it for today, court is adjourned!"

Judge Liu banged the gavel, then, rubbing his somewhat swollen forehead, he hastened out of the courtroom.

The jury also exchanged puzzled glances before leaving individually.

"Lawyer Zhang, what exactly did you mean by those questions you asked earlier?"

After the adjournment, Yang Chunyuan couldn’t hold back any longer and hurriedly asked her question.

"Forensic Yang, you don’t understand?"

Zhang Wei was taken aback for a moment.

Understand what?

Yang Chunyuan looked at her daughter, only to see that Mo Yuzhu’s eyes also lacked any understanding.

She had thought that it was because she had grown old and couldn’t keep up with the younger generation’s era, but it seemed that wasn’t the case.

"In fact, my questioning was aimed at finding those who are fond of conspiracy theories!"

Zhang Wei said, emphasizing the meaning of "conspiracy theories."

"Conspiracy theories?"

"That’s right, this case already has conspiracy theories surrounding it. If someone can associate these to the underlying conspiracy, they would make a judgment in your favor during the trial."

Zhang Wei pointed toward the prosecution’s bench and analyzed step by step, "Whether it’s Zheng Fenyong or Mr. Li, both are being used by others. As long as the jury understands this, they will come to understand you."

"Those who care about conspiracy theories, once they realize this case involves a conspiracy, wouldn’t think of themselves as part of it. Then, their anger won’t be directed at you, who are also a victim, but against the prosecution which represents the interests behind the scenes!"

"Ah, this..."

Yang Chunyuan expressed that she was just a forensic scientist and didn’t understand anything about conspiracy theories.

"Speaking of which, Forensic Yang..."

Zhang Wei looked around to make sure no one was close, then leaned toward Yang Chunyuan, "Do you know where Councilor Mo is?"

"Him, how would I know?"

Yang Chunyuan glanced at the spectator seats, then her face twisted into a cold smirk.

His wife was on trial, and yet he didn’t show up. Is that what a marriage is supposed to be?

"Then, Forensic Yang, you better rest well this weekend. If there are any issues, have Classmate Mo contact me."

"Got it!"

Yang Chunyuan left first, presumably to go and rest.

The officers who were named to protect her but actually had the role of tailing her also escorted her as she left.

Yang Chunyuan should have no issues when it comes to safety, but Zhang Wei felt such a group of officers were limited in their combat capabilities.

But when he thought about the motives of the person behind the scenes, he was reassured.

The person behind the scenes planned to convict Yang Chunyuan, so they wouldn’t pose any threat to her until the verdict of the case was announced.

"Come to think of it, convicting Forensic Yang... is it really just to have all the cases she’s been involved with over the past 20 years sent back for retrial?"

Zhang Wei kept pondering this question. Who stands to gain the most if Yang Chunyuan is convicted?

In the end, after much thought, he could only think of those who had been convicted based on the forensic evidence she provided over the past twenty years.

Many of these people were serving heavy sentences, over 20 years in prison, or were even serving life sentences.

Such people, in order to regain their freedom, are capable of doing anything.

Otherwise, it’s not as if someone is so idle or had a whim just to target Forensic Yang, right?

"Right, Classmate Mo, let’s get moving too!"

Zhang Wei said, grabbing Mo Yuzhu’s hand, ready to start out.

Facing Zhang Wei’s sudden move, Mo Yuzhu didn’t react at first. By the time she realized her hand was being held, her face flushed red.

Although she was used to being flirtatious in chat groups, Mo Yuzhu was essentially a young girl who had little contact with boys.

Naturally, she turned shy when a boy held her hand.

"Zhang Wei, what are we going to do?"

Mo Yuzhu was already thinking; Zhang Wei couldn’t be trying to take the opportunity to progress some sort of relationship with her, could he?

Asking her not to go home tonight, to secretly head to a hotel, and then play some flying chess all night?

"We’re going to find your dad!"

Zhang Wei replied calmly, leading Mo Yuzhu to leave the court.

What a joke, he needed to find Mo Juren.

After all, who ever heard of a wife on trial while the husband was absent? How absurd!

Zhang Wei quickly left the city courthouse with Mo Yuzhu, in a hurry and clearly pressed for time.

Around the corner of the courthouse corridor, a man saw the two leaving and a cold smile crept across his lips.

"Hmph, it’s no use, you can’t win this case!"

Speaking in a not so fluent Dragon Country dialect, he muttered to himself and then took out his phone to dial a number.

"The task you assigned, I’ve taken care of it. Now we just wait for the trial on Monday!"

"I understand, it’s an honor to be of service to that respected person!"

"So, please look forward to good news on Monday!"

...

Where is Mo Juren now?

At that moment, he was playing golf with an "old friend."

Stand still, relax, swing, hit the ball!

The golf ball drew a perfect parabola in the air and landed just 2 meters from the hole.

Mo Juren walked up calmly, gave a gentle push with the club, and the golf ball smoothly rolled into the hole.

He made it look easy, sinking the ball with just two strokes; his golf skills were truly on par with professional players.

"Old Mo, what’s the meaning of this?"

Not far away, Lin Xiangtian with his protruding belly, came over with a displeased face.

"You’re at your wit’s end now, and here I am, kindly keeping you company for a round of golf to take your mind off things, and this is how you treat me?"

Lin Xiangtian was furious, truly furious.

He knew Mo Juren had good golf skills, but he didn’t expect that in the face of troubles, his skills would still be this sharp.

Compared to him, his own skills were downright lousy.

After he swung and hit the ball, it would either fly into the bushes or splash into the decorative lake; not a single ball would land on the fairway.

So, Lin Xiangtian was very displeased.

On my golf course, nobody should have better skills than me!

But he was disregarding his own lack of skill.

Frankly, finding someone with worse golf skills than his in Dongfang Capital was truly difficult.

"President Lin, I also find it strange that although I’m not in a good mood, every time I play with you, I seem to play exceptionally well."

Mo Juren was surprised himself; his golfing on a regular day wasn’t this impressive.

As he spoke, he walked to a spot over a dozen meters away, swung again, and the golf ball traced another perfect arc in the sky, landing directly in the hole.

A hole-in-one!

"Holy shit!" Lin Xiangtian beside him exclaimed as he witnessed the scene.

"I’m not playing anymore, done with this!"

Then, he tossed his club down, not wanting to play anymore!

It was truly maddening to compare oneself with others!

"Speaking of which, President Lin, I’m also a bit puzzled about my recent troubles; why would my wife, who is so diligent, get dragged into a scandal from 20 years ago?"

"Who knows!"

Lin Xiangtian chuckled, but there was a strange flash in his eyes.

He was internally criticizing, ’Don’t you even know what you yourself have done?’

’You can’t really think it’s your wife’s fault, can you?’

"President Lin, there are visitors looking for you!"

Just as the two were talking, a waiter suddenly came over.

"Who is it?"

"He says his name is Zhang Wei, that he is an acquaintance of President Lin, and he’s brought a young lady named Mo Yuzhu."

Lin Xiangtian glanced at Mo Juren — isn’t that your daughter?

"Let them in!"

Despite his annoyance with Zhang Wei, Lin Xiangtian waved his hand to let him in.

Soon after, Zhang Wei and Mo Yuzhu arrived at their spot.

"Yo, Councilor Mo, you’re here playing golf with President Lin?"

"Yeah, with everything going awry lately and many people snubbing me, it happened that President Lin was short of a golf partner!"

Mo Juren said with a bitter smile, then looked at Mo Yuzhu with a face full of apology.

He probably knew that it wasn’t quite right for him to be golfing here while his wife was on trial.

"Since I’m here, I might as well take a swing."

Zhang Wei said, picking up a club that someone had left at his feet, then grabbed a golf ball and postured theatrically to place it right.

Stand still, relax, swing, hit the ball!

The golf ball drew a perfect arc and instantly landed in a hole over forty meters away.

Another hole-in-one, and twice the distance of Mo Juren’s to boot!

"Holy shit!"

Lin Xiangtian’s jaw dropped and he couldn’t close his mouth for ages.

What the hell was happening, why could both Mo Juren and this kid score a hole-in-one, while his own ball couldn’t even land on the fairway?

This golf game was really no fun; he didn’t want to play anymore!

Lin Xiangtian began to doubt his favorite sport, just a tiny bit.

After putting down the club, Zhang Wei glanced at his hand,

"Not bad, haven’t lost my touch!"

Show-off!

He was blatantly showing off!

Lin Xiangtian’s face turned green.

"President Lin, we need to have a word with Councilor Mo; you don’t mind, do you?"

"Hmph, go ahead and talk, I’m done playing!"

Lin Xiangtian, without even bothering to pick up the club on the ground, stormed off in a huff.