On July 5, the much-anticipated Kato Masaichi serial child abuse and murder case officially entered the pretrial preparation stage. In the morning, both sides selected jurors.
According to the application submitted by Shan Jingfan, in order to ensure that the case can be heard in the fairest way, the range of jurors should be diversified to the maximum extent. The ten jurors should be composed of three Japanese, three Westerners and four Chinese. People constitute.
It is extremely rare that during the jury selection stage, the prosecution and defense started a fierce competition. Cheng Lingyu and Shan Jingfan both rejected the other side's agreed juror candidates several times. In addition, both sides asked many questions to the jurors. In the end, throughout the whole day, Only three jurors were confirmed, one each from China, a Westerner and a Japanese.
The court had to announce that a new jury selection would be held three days later, because most of the juror candidates originally selected by the court were rejected by both parties, and it was necessary to prepare new juror candidates.
This lawsuit is destined to go down in the history of the legal community in the East China Sea.
As the second prosecutor, Lu Ming spent most of his time quietly observing.
Our own strategy for selecting defenders has been discussed and determined for a long time. Easterners and Westerners, in particular, should try to choose women, and they should show basic sympathy when answering questions. People from Central China should try to choose men, whose character can be reflected in the questions. The strong kind.
Lu Ming had some different opinions at the time, but after everyone unanimously discussed it, he didn't insist on it.
There was almost noisy in the court all day long. When the court adjourned at around 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Lu Ming stood up immediately and walked through the side door. If it were the main entrance, the media swarming outside would be even more troublesome. Moreover, this was focused on the spotlight. The limelight is destined to belong to Cheng Lingyu and Shan Jingfan.
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"Lu Bian!"
In the corridor, Lu Ming heard someone calling him from behind. When he turned around, he saw Cheng Ye coming.
A lawyer at Liu Hanxuan Law Firm, Lu Ming's first case was the lawyer who helped Bisi clear up her grievances as a "good boy".
Cheng Ye looked at Lu Ming with complicated emotions.
A few months have passed, and the status of the two has become completely different. Lawyer Lu Qianxing has transformed from a rookie lawyer to a talented debater who is known to everyone in the Beiguan legal community. He became a lawyer in the first year of registration. He was promoted to the second rank, which made him more popular than his boss Liu Hanxuan back then.
Moreover, not only did he technically defeat his boss Liu Hanxuan, but he also became a treasure in the eyes of his boss Liu Hanxuan. It is rumored that the boss is preparing to make great efforts to recruit this young lawyer to transfer, and he is likely to offer a generous offer as a senior partner. condition.
It’s no wonder that not only has he set a record for being promoted to second-degree lawyer in the shortest time, but he has also been able to participate in a high-profile case like Kato Masaichi’s case, and his future is bright.
As for me, a few months have passed and I am still a small lawyer in that firm. In other words, there has not been much change in the past few years. It is as if I can already see what the end is in this life.
Thinking about it, Cheng Ye sighed softly in his heart, but then he adjusted his mentality and smiled: "Lu Bian, I won't go to the wedding banquet for your promotion to the second rank!" He took out a red envelope from his briefcase and said, "Congratulations to Lu Bian. Show your ambitions after the debate!"
Lu Ming was slightly startled. He had been very busy with various things recently and had not prepared any wedding banquet. However, Wang Daan had mentioned it several times. After all, this was a very grand and big event, so a banquet and a full sense of ceremony had to be done.
After thinking about it, Lu Ming took the red envelope and said with a smile: "Thank you, Lawyer Cheng." Just like in his previous life, favors come and go, and if someone gives you a red envelope in person, it would be too humiliating if you insist on not accepting it.
But this time, the red envelope was obviously prepared, as if he knew he was going to appear in court today and came here to wait for him.
Seeing that Cheng Ye was hesitant to speak, Lu Ming smiled and said, "Lawyer Cheng, what can I do?"
Cheng Ye seemed to be worried about not being able to open the topic. Seeing Lu Ming take the initiative to ask, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but shook his head and said, "Originally, I didn't want to trouble you, Lu Bian. I have a very good friend who is a reporter and I always wanted to give him a question." Please do an exclusive interview..."
Lu Ming immediately waved his hands after hearing this and said with a smile: "Forget it! Brother Cheng, let me tell you the truth, this Japanese case is too sensitive, and many media want some inside information. If I release the information without authorization, Cheng Jian will not follow me." Don’t be impatient!”
"Lu Bian, don't worry, she is definitely not trying to get exclusive information about your case, but as a lawyer from Zhongzhou, you have broken the record of the youngest person to be promoted to the second rank. In the past, such records were held by Westerners, so , she admires you very much, and that’s why she came up with the idea of doing an exclusive interview with you. Moreover, all the interview questions will be reviewed by you in advance. Also, she is a reporter for the "Daily Empire News", not a third-rate person. Tabloid!”
Lu Ming was startled for a moment, then shook his head: "Let's wait until we get past this limelight!" He said to himself, good guy, that's even worse. This is one of the largest newspapers in the empire. Although it is not popular in the four northern provinces, it is still popular among the upper class. You will learn about the developments in the core area of the empire through the Chinese version of the newspaper. If you want to put your photo on it, wouldn’t that be a wanted order for you to log out?
Cheng Ye sighed, "Well, since you are so determined, let's talk about it later."
Lu Ming thought for a while, took out a business card from his briefcase and handed it over, "Lawyer Cheng, this is my latest contact information, as well as my personal contact information. Please allow her time to contact my people. Can you do it?" For an exclusive interview, let’s talk about it after communication!” On the business card, there is the number of Jindiao Building Wang-Lu Law Firm, and there is also a private number, which is the phone number of Room 408 of Wendebao Club.
Cheng Ye was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly took the business card: "Okay, okay, thank you!" In this case, the matter was done for him. As for whether to do the final interview, it depends on his friends and Lu The results of the communication between the legal team.
When Lu Ming walked out, he opened the red envelope and looked at it. He was slightly startled to see that it was a hundred-yuan red note.
In fact, today's gifts are only one or two yuan for ordinary colleagues' weddings and funerals. Five yuan is for close friends. Naturally, the gifts for lawyers are more generous, but 10 yuan or 20 yuan is about the same. Just 100 yuan. , and it is an ordinary lawyer like Cheng Ye, either he has a very close relationship, or the person the gift is given to is very important, and if he gives it less, he is scolding him.
This journey is a bit interesting.
After thinking about it, Lu Ming walked out of the east gate of the court, and soon, Sun Luting appeared in front of him.
The black car that was originally parked under the shade of the tree also slowly drove over and stopped at the foot of the steps.
"Master, my mother-in-law is here..." Sun Luting looked a little hesitant. Looking at his ears, they seemed a little redder than usual, the sign of someone twisting them, but he was so old, shouldn't he?
Lu Ming was startled.
Realizing that Lu Ming seemed to have noticed his ears, Sun Luting's face suddenly turned red and he became even more embarrassed, "Master, she..."
"How could the young master not see me? You must be tired of looking at me!" A short figure walked out from among the green trees beside the steps, "That's how you are, dragging your mother-in-law in doing things, you can't blame a few little hooligans. Get rid of you!"
The person who came over was a country woman. She wore a blue floral jacket with leggings and black trousers. Her gray hair was neatly combed. Her face was dark, so there were no wrinkles. Her eyes were electric, and she was not an old woman of her age. As sharp as it should be.
"Master, my old slave Sun Erniang is here to greet you!" The woman clasped her fists and spoke very fluently. At first glance, she had a shrewd personality that was very good at making things happen.
Lu Ming smiled bitterly. The first time Sun Luting met the "Holy Envoy", he said that his old lady would also be happy, but later, he never mentioned it again, but he didn't expect that the other party came directly to his door.
It seems that he is here to serve the "Holy Envoy".
Sun Erniang, this name also makes people feel a bit weird.
Feel free to do whatever you want. In fact, serving the "Holy Envoy" is logically one's own follower, or a seed planted by the ancestors who didn't know how many years ago. It is passed down from generation to generation. Seeing how difficult it is for Sun Luting to find a successor, he is afraid of such a follower. Even if our ancestors buried a lot of it in the past, those who still pass it on today are very rare.
But they only know the "Holy Envoy", which can be regarded as a firewall. The inheritance of the "Holy Envoy" is their own firewall.
However, for various reasons and in my current situation, this firewall is of little use.
According to the original assumptions of the ancestors, these people should not be able to see themselves without going through various tests.
"Well, it turns out it's my aunt." Lu Ming thought about it wildly and said with a smile: "It's been hard coming all the way. How about this, Uncle Sun, you go and have a good time with my aunt today. Also, in the room downstairs, aunt Stay wherever you want!”
"Master, what about aunt and uncle? You call me Er Niang and him Old Sun Tou! This man is so unruly!" Sun Er Niang glared at Sun Luting as he spoke.
Sun Luting promised, "That's what I wanted the young master to call me..." But Sun Erniang glared at her and was immediately too frightened to speak.
Lu Ming couldn't help but laugh. Speaking of which, if there was a world, Sun Tiezhang would be a good guy, but he had tracheitis.
Alas, the end of the martial arts world and the tragedy of the martial arts world. Today there is no martial arts world and no martial arts world. These people are no different from ordinary citizens.
"Master, I'm just here to see you. I'm definitely not as good as this old ghost in protecting you. Just leave me alone. I'll go see the Holy Envoy later!" Sun Erniang lowered her voice as she spoke.
Lu Ming smiled and nodded.
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After a trip to the Royal Alice Institute of Technology, Lu Ming's thoughts became clearer on how to fight this case, and he felt very good.
After returning home, Zhen asked timidly: "Master, can I celebrate you today?"
Lu Ming was startled for a moment, and then realized that he was celebrating his promotion to the second rank. Zhen also knew the sound from Pan Mila. Although she didn't quite understand, just knowing was a good thing, but she had prepared a table. It's a pity that she was too busy that day and didn't go home at all. At this time, because she was so busy with the Japanese case, and the case was complicated, when she went home, she often sat and frowned and thought, and she didn't dare to disturb her. Own.
But today, after finally seeing her face turn from cloudy to clear, she cautiously mentioned the matter again.
Looking at the delicate and soft girl, Lu Ming suddenly felt a little sour in his heart. If she were separated from her alone, she would simply not be able to survive in this world. She would not understand anything. She would only know that she was attached to herself and relied on herself. Her emotions are determined by her emotions.
However, there is an extremely powerful Bi Zhu in her body. I wonder if one day she will completely disappear.
"Celebrate, celebrate today!" Looking at her beautiful eyes full of expectation, Lu Ming forced a smile.
Mrs. Zhen was immediately overjoyed, "Okay, Sir, I'll prepare it!" Cooking that large table of dishes was very laborious, but she was not afraid of the trouble at all, and was extremely happy, but then she said cautiously: "That's it. , It just takes a long time to prepare, Master, don’t be impatient..."
"No rush..." Lu Ming gently pulled her delicate hand, causing her body to freeze immediately.
"Come, sit with me for a while, and I'll prepare the meal with you later!"
"Ah?" Zhen was stunned, but she was already pulled by Lu Ming, and she couldn't help but follow Lu Ming to the sofa. Lu Ming sat down and pressed lightly. Zhen didn't dare to struggle, so she sat in Lu Ming's arms, immediately feeling shy and pretty. His face was red, and he curled up into Lu Ming's arms like a cat. He didn't dare to move, let alone raise his eyes to look at Lu Ming.
If Mrs. Zhen faints from excitement, Lu Ming is ready to call Bizhu back as soon as she comes out.
Fortunately, it was probably not the first time he hugged her gently, so the reaction was not as intense as the first time.
The beauty in my arms is weak and boneless, and it seems to have no weight when sitting in my arms, but the smooth and soft touch is still there. The feeling is like holding a marshmallow in an erotic dream. I am afraid that any man will be affected by it. Can't stand this kind of stimulation.
But Lu Ming had no distracting thoughts, he just hugged her gently, his heart was full of tenderness, smelling the fragrance of her hair, just thinking, hoping that you would not become an illusion and would stay with me until I grow old.
