After more than two hours of hearing, the presiding judge announced the verdict after the adjournment ended.

The Intermediate People's Court held that the fact that the original judgment found that the appellant, Xu Qiguo, took advantage of his position as a village committee to personally decide to borrow 2 million yuan from the training school, but the original judgment found that the money was improperly "misappropriated from others in his personal name", resulting in an error in the conviction of the appellant and the application of law.

With regard to the grounds of appeal raised by the appellant Xu Qiguo, upon investigation, it was found that the appellant Xu Qiguo lent public funds without discussion by the village committee, but not in his own name.

Subsequently, when the loan contract of RMB 6 million was performed with the training school, the previous loan of RMB 2 million was actually included, and Xu Qiguo did not seek personal interests, so the appellant Xu Qiguo's grounds of appeal should be adopted.

In accordance with Article 189 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Law, the judgment is as follows:

1. Revoke the County People's Court's Criminal Judgment No. 201;

2. Appellant Xu Qiguo is acquitted.

After the verdict was announced, Jiang Lan was afraid that she had misheard, so she grabbed her son Xu Chen's arm: "Xiao Chen, was your father found not guilty?" ”

"Yes, not guilty." Xu Chen bit his lower lip, excited in his heart.

Xu Qiguo was released on the spot, and the tears of the husband and wife flowed down, blurring their vision in an instant, which were tears of joy.

Xu Qiguo came to Fang Yi's approach, held his hands, and thanked him repeatedly.

At noon, the Xu family booked a private room in a restaurant in the city, first, to express their gratitude to Fang Yi and Yun Qiao, and second, to celebrate Xu Qiguo's acquittal.

Holding the wine glass, Xu Qiguo sighed with emotion: "Lawyer Fang, this time the incident is not all bad, fortunately, he was acquitted in the end." Through this incident, I also saw clearly who was far away and who was close. ”

"Oh?!" Fang Yi was stunned for a moment, and instantly understood.

"Lawyer Fang, I won't tell you. Before my Lao Xu was imprisoned, there were people coming in and out of the house, just like a big car shop, and the gifts given during the New Year's holidays could fill the warehouse.

Last year, when Lao Xu was imprisoned, some friends who had a good relationship came to see and say a few words of comfort. But after the first-instance verdict came out, basically the relatives and friends who came and went in the past did not come, and this year's Spring Festival is the cleanest Spring Festival in our family.

People walk away from tea and are cold, and people are warm and cold! Jiang Lan wiped her tears and said.

"Mom, I can't say that, at least my aunt still cares about us, I'm afraid you won't be able to think about it, so I came to see you during the New Year. also let us go to her house for the New Year. Xu Chen interjected.

"Hey! In the past, when our family was in power, I didn't throw a lot of face at your aunt, but in the end...... Your aunt is a good person. Jiang Lan sighed.

Xu Qiguo was stunned, his eyes were a little complicated: "Xiao Chen, the living conditions of your uncle's family are poor, think more about your aunt in the future." Lawyer Fang, I made you smile. ”

After eating, Fang Yi and Yun Qiao drove back.

"Master, you can't go wrong with this year's business. The first case was actually acquitted, which is a good sign! Yun Qiao said excitedly.

"Well, borrow your auspicious words and open the door." Fang Yi was also very happy in his heart.

This year, the first order received 200,000 yuan, and the court adopted its own opinion and finally changed the verdict to not guilty, Fang Yi felt very comfortable.

At this time, in the director's office, Wan Kefa was a little disheartened. He looked at the floating tea leaves in the cups on the table, and he was a little distracted.

There was a knock at the door, and Director Du walked in. Wan Kefa looked up at her, but didn't speak.

"You've really decided?" Director Du asked after sitting down.

"Well, since the Tao is different, why bother to suffer together. It's better to disperse! Wan Kefa let out a long breath, leaned back in the chair lazily, and said lightly.

To be honest, he is really reluctant, reluctant to give up the brand of law firm, from a little-known small law firm to the largest law firm in the province today, he and Director Du and Director Hua have paid too much effort.

"When's the showdown?" Director Du was silent for a moment, his face was a little solemn, and he asked.

"Before the Spring Festival, after the voting results came out, Mr. Zou talked to me, and I have clearly told him that I will quit the law firm after the Spring Festival." Wan Kefa said.

"What about the customer?" Director Du understands Mr. Zou's character, and the law firm's brand and client resources are the capital he uses to negotiate with the capitalist, and if Wan Kefa withdraws it, it will be extremely unfavorable to him. But if they don't withdraw, neither of them can convince anyone, and they can't continue to eat in the same pot.

"You don't know him yet, what he says is better than what he sings, and in the end, it's not up to each of them to do it." Wan Kefa snorted coldly.

"Since you have already decided to leave, I will not persuade you. Have you found a place? Director Du looked at him.

"Almost, Boss Wu has a property at the Hilton Hotel, about 2,000 square meters, I discussed with him a few years ago, he will rent it to me, and use the lawyer's service fee to offset the rent, but the expenses incurred in the process of use will be borne by me.

I'm going to have a meeting to explain to you, bring the team over, and open a new law firm. Wan Kefa said.

"Well, that's good, remember to leave a place for my team." After speaking, Director Du got up and walked towards the door.

"Lao Du." Wan Kefa looked at her back: "Thank you!" ”

"Do you remember our original ideals? I don't want to be kidnapped by money and become a slave to money. Being a lawyer can't be all about money! Director Du stopped and turned his head to look at him: "It's good to be young, but it's a pity...... Never going back. But ideals cannot be lost. ”

With that, she walked out of the office quickly.

Wan Kefa smiled and muttered: "The years are not forgiving, but you are still so resolute in doing things." ”

Not long after Director Du left, Feng Tianzhu, Wan Kefa's assistant, walked in: "Director, the registration materials of the law firm have been submitted. It is estimated that it will be approved soon.

According to your request, the person in charge of the law firm has been changed to Director Hua. Your withdrawal procedures are in progress. ”

In October last year, Wan Ke Fa had already asked Feng Tianzhu to apply for the name of a new law firm, and he didn't want to take this step, but the matter of attracting capital had been decided, both parties had already shown their cards, and the general trend had gone.

"Okay, you tell the leaders of the teams and groups that the meeting will start at three o'clock in the afternoon." Wan Kefa nodded and said.

It was already 2:40 when Fang Yi and Yun Qiao returned to the law firm, and after returning to the office, they put down their bags and went directly to the director's office.

At this time, the heads of various departments and groups of the WAGO team had already arrived and were chatting.

"Okay, everyone is here, gather everyone here today and talk about something. I am going to leave Wanhua United Law Firm and become a new law firm on my own. Seeing Fang Yi sit down, Wan Kefa cleared his throat and said.

(End of chapter)