On the defense bench sat a middle-aged man with glasses and mung bean eyes, his hair shining with oil. Ling Qi, who knows a star in the Chinese legal circles, recognized at a glance that this person should be a leading figure in the criminal defense industry, and Wen Tianchang, a lawyer who enjoys a high reputation in the judicial organs and the civil legal industry. His name was the first on the long list of advisors in undergraduate criminal law textbooks. In criminal defense, as long as Wen Tianchang is allowed to come out, he is basically nine out of ten, but in recent years, the focus of this person has shifted to the academic direction, and it is difficult to invite him without a certain social status.

Guan Zekai, as an experienced ocean-going captain, must have a good salary, and his wife, Lu Bing, is a senior English teacher, and she can also get a considerable income by opening a cram school or something, but it is still too luxurious to hire a defense lawyer of this level. Besides, do they really have the social status or social connections that make Wen Tianchang buy it?

Thinking of this, Ling Qi turned her head to look at Guan Zekai's family and found that except for Guan Ying's mother and daughter, there were old people on both sides, and there were no particularly eye-catching characters, which made her even more suspicious......

Could it be that there is some great force hidden behind the Guan family? If this is the case, why did they ask me for help and ask about Guan Zekai's detention and interrogation?

In addition to the batch number problem found by the investigation team and the proof of the whereabouts of the original goods, the evidence cited by the prosecution also related Zekai's own confession, and the defense's cross-examination was also very refreshing. It sounds like Guan Zekai's psychological defense line collapsed quickly after he was arrested, and his explanation was like pouring beans from a bamboo tube, especially the questions pointing to Wang Yang and Ling Long, which were extremely clear, as if they had been prepared in advance.

On the defense side, Wen Tianchang, who is a master of criminal defense, did not blindly exonerate his employer, but only conservatively adopted a misdemeanor defense, arguing that Guan Zekai had voluntarily surrendered and reported Liang Dong and Ling Long's meritorious service, and should be given a lighter or commuted punishment. On the surface, the prosecution and defense were at odds with each other, but in fact they had a tacit understanding, and the argumentative phase, which should have been intense, went on tepidly.

The Guan family, who seemed to be a layman, was shocked to hear it, and Gu Shuxian, who did not know much about the law, was also quite nervous, because Guan Zekai's confession was directly related to her husband's fate. On the contrary, Wang Yang and Cangyuan were equipped with professional legal advisers, and the two young owners did not react much, but listened expressionlessly throughout the whole process, not knowing what they were thinking.

Sure enough, it's not normal, there must still be someone behind Guan Zekai who instructed him, is it that Liang Dong? Liang Dong has been resolutely labeled a traitor by Wang Ning, and now there is no reliable evidence to prove that this person represents the will of Wang Yang's highest class, whose pawn will he be?

Ling Qi's heart went up and down, she could see that there was a big inside story hidden behind this case, but she didn't have the ability to find out, if she wanted to dig out the truth, it seemed that there was no other way but to seek Wang Yang's help.

Since there was no particularly big difference between the prosecution and defense, and Guan Zekai's criminal facts and evidence chain were relatively clear, the trial only lasted one day and came to the final sentencing stage. The court accepted the prosecution's accusations and, combined with the defense's suggestion on leniency, announced that Guan Zekai would be punished concurrently for the crimes of accepting bribes by non-state functionaries and endangering public safety by dangerous means, and that he would be sentenced to seven years in prison, confiscated the proceeds of crime, and fined 100,000 yuan, considering the circumstances of his voluntary surrender and meritorious service. Guan Zekai said he would not appeal.

The muffled sound of the magic hammer falling was like a soul-convuring scream, Guan Zekai's old mother fell down in an instant, and the Guan family was in chaos. As if nothing had happened, Wang Yang and Cangyuan left the courtroom one after another. Lin Wenfeng also came over to express his condolences to the Ling family before leaving, but Ling Qi didn't give Gu Shuxian too much opportunity to express her position, and bluntly rejected Lin Wenfeng's kindness to send them back to X City, she felt that there were still some things that needed to be verified.

As soon as Cangyuan's people left, the mobile phone in Ling Qi's bag immediately vibrate, and she took out a text message that was Fang Xiyuan: Don't be patient, when they get carried away, it will be our chance.

Maybe, hopefully we can support it until then...... Ling Qi sighed lightly, took Ai Crazy Si back into his satchel, and raised his head with a somewhat angry look at Gu Shuxian.

"What's the matter, Mom, I can explain to you what I don't understand about today's trial. Ling Qi looked at him with some weakness, she didn't understand what her mother's reaction meant.

"Let's go back and talk about it, let's hurry up and have a meal and rush back to X City." Gu Shuxian quickly put away her dissatisfied demeanor and set off to walk outside the court.

"Wait a minute, Mom, I have something to do with Guan Zekai's family, you wait a minute. Ling Qi handed over a bottle of mineral water and motioned for his mother to stay, then turned around and walked towards the Guan family.

After a rush to pinch people and feed water and other first aid measures, the grandmother of the Guan family woke up slowly. Guan Ying bit her lip to prevent tears from falling out, at this moment, what she wanted most was that her boyfriend Ye Lun could provide a comforting embrace by her side, but in order not to affect the relationship between the two young people, Guan Ying's elders hid the news of Guan Zekai's crime from Ye Lun. Suddenly, Guan Ying felt that there was someone behind her, and she turned around at a loss, just in time to see Ling Qi's expressionless face.

"Guan Ying, can I talk to you and Aunt Lu? Ling Qi kept a distance of about one meter from his former best friend, and his voice was not emotional, but it made Guan Ying feel a pressure that he had to obey.

"Okay, I'll tell my mom, grandma's condition is a little bad, you wait a minute. Guan Ying pursed her lips aggrievedly, didn't dare to look at Ling Qi's eyes, and turned to walk towards Lu Bing.

Moments later, in a secluded corner outside the courtroom.

Ling Qi looked at the expressions of Guan Ying's mother and daughter, who were mixed with weakness and fear, and said calmly: "Aunt Lu, I regret what happened to Uncle Guan today, and I hope you can face it strongly." But don't worry, I won't hold a grudge against his confession against my dad, because I believe that the country and the law will give my dad justice. ”

"Ah Qi, it's good if you can understand, we don't know these things Zekai did, that key witness Liang Dong is dead again......" Lu Bing frowned, as if organizing language, "But I have never believed that Zekai would do such a thing, Secretary Ling's matter should also have a reason......"

Lu Bing's answer was not nutritious, what Guan Zekai did was not angry with the family at all, and Ling Qi knew that their mother and daughter were still very confused about the front and back of the case. But this is not a reason for her to sympathize with the Guan family, and now is a rare opportunity, and she must seize the opportunity to solve her heart's doubts about this trial.

"Aunt Lu, I want to ask, do you know who Uncle Guan's defense lawyer is?"

"I know, my name is Wen Tianchang, and he is a very powerful defense lawyer. ”

"You paid for it?"

"Yes, we didn't believe Zekai would do such a thing. ”

"This lawyer should be expensive, right?"

"Yes...... It's a bit expensive, but why are you asking this?" Lu Bing suddenly became vigilant. The so-called knowing people and knowing faces but not knowing their hearts, Ling Qi said that he didn't care, who knows what this girl was thinking, Lu Bing felt that he shouldn't reveal too much to her.

Ling Qi probably guessed Lu Bing's thoughts, too straightforward questioning was indeed easy to make people wary, she quickly smiled and changed her words: "Aunt Lu, you don't have to be nervous, I'm just a little surprised." Wen Tianchang is a transcendent master in the criminal defense industry, if it weren't for an acquaintance, he would basically not come forward, I didn't expect you to know such a powerful character, it's amazing!"

The sudden change in the girl's painting style made Lu Bing's face red, and she hesitated and said: "Actually, it wasn't our family who came forward, it was Huang Mingming, the chairman of Juliu Company." He had cooperated with Zekai before, and the relationship was very good, but this time when Zekai had an accident, Mr. Huang immediately helped. ”

…… Huang Mingliang of Juliu Company? Who is that? What kind of business dealings can have such a good relationship, let this big boss invite a person of Wen Tianchang's level? Ling Qi turned a large wave of question marks in her head, and she searched her stomach and intestines and didn't find any memory about this name, so she could only secretly write it down first, thinking about going back to Wang Yang Group and even Zhao Sanlin and other big people to ask.

"So...... Is there anyone else who can help with Uncle Guan's matter this time?" As soon as Ling Qi's question came out, he felt that the other party would definitely not buy it, so he quickly added, "I won't do anything unfavorable to Uncle Guan, I just want to know some clues to see if it will help my father's matter." ”

Lu Bing had already regretted a lot of this, and now that it was about possible criminal punishment, she couldn't believe Ling Qi's words. But Guan Ying next to her was different, she knew Ling Qi's personality very well, and she also suspected that her father's case was boring this time. This small-headed girl thought to herself, if Ling Qi could find out the truth about Ling Long's matter, maybe she might even help Guan Zekai reduce her punishment!

Seeing that her mother didn't answer for a long time, Guan Ying couldn't help but say: "There is another person, I only know his surname is Bai, and he often runs before and after to help us for my father's affairs, as if he is the director of some place." ”

Ling Qi frowned, this feature can be used against someone.

As soon as her daughter's words came out, Lu Bing glared at her reproachfully, and said helplessly: "It's Bai Desheng, director of the Beidu Port Management Committee, he and Zekai also often have business dealings, and they have a good relationship, so there is no one else except them." Director Bai and Mr. Huang helped us the most, but they have nothing to do with Zekai's case at all, and I must state this. ”

Why do you want to make a statement, are you afraid that I will suspect this director because Beidu Port is the unloading point for this batch of goods? Lu Bing should not have the motive and courage to shield and hide criminals, but this always uses the reason of "business dealings and good relations," and the convincing power is too low! How good is Guan Zekai at being a man, or does he have extraordinary use value?

After analysis, Ling Qi felt that there might be a shocking secret hidden behind the names of these two people.