In the courtroom of the second trial.

Zhang Wei was very confident.

Luo Hansheng and Zhao Quanzhong were completely unbothered.

After all, they spent 1.5 million on a top industry lawyer!

Moreover, Lawyer Zhang had fought countless cases, and his trials were always spectacular.

Even when a defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment, he could get the judge to change the verdict!

What other lawyer could match such achievements?

Hao Jian and Guo Liangping weren't worried at all.

There was only one minute left before the trial began.

Hao Jian said, "I'm really at ease this time; with such a powerful lawyer, we might just get probation. As long as we don't break the law, it's like we're not going to prison at all. We can enjoy life outside comfortably, maybe just pay a fine, and nothing more."

Guo Liangping also laughed, "Yeah, once I'm out, watch how I deal with Zhang Tao. If it's just probation, I might still be at the school. My position is still there. I'll directly convince the school to expel Zhang Tao. Then let's see how he continues with college. He can go back and retake the entrance exam."

Hao Jian: "Hahahahaha..."

Beside them, Zhao Quanzhong said, "Hey, I still have to serve time, but at least it's not life. It's better this way. If Lawyer Zhang can push a bit more, I could get out even sooner. They can seize all my assets, but I still have a wife and kids, and they're well-off. Why should I worry? As long as it's not life, I can retire comfortably when I get out. It doesn't matter."

Luo Hansheng laughed, "Who isn't? I'm the same. Let them seize as much of my assets as they want. Doesn't bother me. After all these years, my family has some money anyway. I can comfortably live out the rest of my days."

Zhao Quanzhong: "Then, let's play chess together! We can still travel, sunbathe, go to Sanya together. Just thinking about it is relaxing."

The group was fantasizing about their future lives.

The judge had announced the start of the trial!

Second trial!!

At the plaintiff's lawyer's table, Gu Chen hadn't said a word.

It was all Xue Qingqing speaking.

And the defendants' defense lawyer—Zhang Wei—had only said three sentences from start to finish.

"Judge, I think the plaintiff's lawyer made a very good point."

"Although my four clients colluded with money and power for personal gain, embezzling funds meant for impoverished students, and amassing wealth through various school schemes, with the amount embezzled over 30 million, they even distributed the assets to their wives and daughters. Yet they are dissatisfied with the first trial's verdict, Judge. So, I request a retrial! The first trial's verdict must be changed!"

"I respect all the Judge's rulings!"

Only three sentences were spoken.

Every sentence was cutting to the bone.

These few defenses directly left everyone in the room dumbfounded.

Actually, the evidence in this case was very clear, as the state had thoroughly investigated and gathered all the evidence.

No matter which lawyer came to defend them, they could only say this: that the four defendants admitted guilt readily, deeply regretted their crimes, voluntarily paid fines, and made amends, willing to take all responsibility, so this could lead to a lighter sentence.

But Zhang Wei said—the four defendants were dissatisfied with the first trial's verdict.

Dissatisfied... which means they think they did nothing wrong!

What does this imply?

Willing to take all the responsibility was just a strategy for a lighter sentence, with not a hint of remorse.

Zhang Wei had sealed their fate with his opening words.

Zhang Wei hadn't really defended these four at all....

Of his three sentences, two were about getting them convicted.

Zhang Wei was full of confidence, but he had done his best!

If this case's verdict were overturned, he'd be successful!

How could his promise not be fulfilled?

Luo Hansheng: "Huh?"

Zhao Quanzhong: "No way, huh? Dissatisfied with the first trial's verdict? Lawyer Zhang, do you know what you're saying?"

Guo Liangping: "????"

Hao Jian: "What the hell?"

The four were stunned on the spot.

Even Xue Qingqing was dumbfounded.

No way, she hadn't even said anything, and it was ending like this?

The defense lawyer single-handedly killed the game?

If this were being live-streamed right now, the viewers would be laughing their heads off.

But the audience in the gallery was already losing it.

[Hahahahahahahaha, damn.]

[This defense lawyer is simply a genius!]

[Let me royally translate it for you all.]

[Even though they made so many mistakes, they still show no remorse and are dissatisfied with the first trial's verdict. Judge, the sentence should be heavier.]

[Isn't the defense lawyer an undercover agent planted by Lawyer Gu?]

[Enemy lawyer: Lawless Madman; Our lawyer: Only an undercover.]

[No way, damn, this case is insane, it can still play out like this.]

[Hahahahahahaha, I really can't hold it in.]

The judge was also dumbfounded for two seconds.

But he thought Zhang Wei made a good point.

What's the idea of the four on the defendant's seat?

They committed such serious offenses, so it's clear they appealed because they were dissatisfied with the first trial.

Is this dissatisfaction with the first verdict?

They haven't acknowledged their mistakes, have they?

They've embezzled millions, committing countless wrongs over ten years?

And still haven't admitted fault?

There's no necessity for a lighter sentence.

Moreover, they didn't even turn themselves in!

If they had turned themselves in, a lighter sentence could be considered.

How can there be leniency now?

How many online are watching this case?

Especially now, as such actions are strictly prohibited by the government!

These few individuals acted against the current, for ten years long!

The situation's too severe!

Without an attitude of acknowledging their mistakes, it's time to judge!

Zhang Wei's words stirred a bit of commotion at the scene.

The judge struck the gavel.

Bang!

"Order!"

The court quieted down.

The judge looked at Xue Qingqing and Gu Chen, asking, "Does the plaintiff's lawyer have anything else to state?"

Xue Qingqing said, "We comply with all of the Judge's verdicts."

The judge nodded.

So, the judge began to prepare for a half-hour recess before announcing the ruling!

At this time, Luo Hansheng couldn't sit still on the defendant's bench.

What the hell!

A lawyer hired for 1.5 million.

Only said three sentences, and all three were stabbing them in the back?

Could a person possibly do this?

Luo Hansheng directly raised his hand!

The judge frowned.

Before the judge could speak, Luo Hansheng began to speak out.

Luo Hansheng: "Judge! I protest!! I hired a lawyer for 1.5 million, yet this lawyer is an undercover for the other side! I suspect he's a fake lawyer! His lawyer's license might be forged! Might be fake!!"

"How can a top industry lawyer hired for 1.5 million have such poor defense skills? This isn't defense at all; this is clearly to get me in jail!!"

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