Chapter 532: Loyalty
He completely forgot his crime, was deceived by the false image portrayed by his lawyer, and immersed in an unrealistic fantasy.
This change made Qi Tongwei and Gao Yuliang even more angry. When they looked at Wang Xiaohei's face, their sense of justice burned even more fiercely. They knew that no matter how difficult it was, they would make the truth known to the world and make Wang Xiaohei pay for his actions.
In the subsequent trials, Chen Da Lawyer continued to show his "magic". He could quickly find a rebuttal angle for each new piece of evidence, and his quick thinking was amazing. He proposed a series of complex legal theories and cases, trying to confuse the audience and make the entire trial fall into a maze of legal principles.
However, Qi Tongwei and Gao Yuliang were not intimidated by his momentum. With the help of their lawyer friends, they worked hard to dismantle Chen Da's arguments. They re-examined the chain of evidence and looked for key details that had been overlooked. Every trial was a fierce battle of intelligence and belief, and both sides tried their best and refused to give in easily.
The atmosphere in the courtroom was like the sea in a storm, surging. The judge and the jury tried hard to distinguish right from wrong in the fierce confrontation between the two sides. They knew the importance of this verdict, which was not only related to Wang Xiaohei's fate, but also to social fairness and justice. In this process, everyone was being tested, both morally and in terms of legal expertise.
As the trial progressed, the situation became increasingly tense. Lawyer Chen's defense seemed impeccable, but Qi Tongwei and others gradually found some flaws. They found that Lawyer Chen was suspected of deliberately distorting some of the evidence, so they began to focus their firepower on refuting it. The trial surrounding Wang Xiaohei has become the focus of local attention. People are discussing this case on the streets, and every new development is of concern to everyone.
Qi Tongwei stood in the corner of the courtroom, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. He knew that the difficulty of this lawsuit was far beyond his expectations. Lawyer Chen's sophistry was like layers of fog. Although he tried to tear open a corner, the opponent's defense was still solid. Every confrontation was like struggling forward in a thorny bush. If he was not careful, he might lose everything.
His heart was struggling in agony, and in desperation, he thought of his classmate Chen Hai who was far away in Handong. Qi Tongwei felt that Chen Hai's legal expertise and integrity might be the key to turning the tide in this lawsuit. With trembling fingers, he dialed Chen Hai's number, with a hint of barely perceptible panic and expectation in his voice: "Chen Hai, this is Qi Tongwei. I'm in big trouble now. The other lawyer in this lawsuit about Wang Xiaohei is too difficult to deal with. I really have no other way. Can you come and help me?"
Chen Hai, who was on the other end of the phone, fell into a brief contemplation after hearing Qi Tongwei's request. He knew that this was not a trivial matter, and the things Qi Tongwei was involved in were often complicated and difficult. Chen Hai decided to discuss it with his father Chen Yanshi first.
Chen Yanshi sat on the old rattan chair, and after listening to Chen Hai's story, his expression was solemn and resolute. He shook his head slowly and said, "My child, Qi Tongwei is going further and further astray. I have seen his actions in the officialdom and business circles. There may be more behind this lawsuit than meets the eye, and we cannot get involved easily. You have your own principles and bottom line, and you cannot ignore right and wrong just because of friendship with your classmates."
Chen Hai listened to his father's words, and although he felt conflicted, he understood that his father's concerns were not unreasonable. He said to Qi Tongwei on the phone with some embarrassment: "Qi Tongwei, I really want to help you, but my father disagrees. He thinks there may be many hidden risks in this matter, and I can't go against his wishes."
When Qi Tongwei heard Chen Hai's refusal, he was filled with disappointment and reluctance. He said with a trembling voice, "Chen Hai, I understand your difficulties, but I am really desperate now. I know that I may have done some things wrong in the past, but this time I really just want to seek justice for an innocent person. You are my last hope. Can you plead with Mr. Chen again?"
Chen Hai listened to Qi Tongwei's almost pleading words, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He sighed and said, "Qi Tongwei, I know you are in a difficult situation now, but my father's attitude is very firm. But I can try to talk to him in depth, don't worry."
Chen Hai put down the phone and slowly walked towards the room where his father Chen Yanshi was. Chen Yanshi was sitting at the desk, wearing reading glasses and reading a newspaper, as if thinking about something. Chen Hai walked over gently and sat down next to his father. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Dad, I know you have an opinion about Qi Tongwei, but he is in a very bad situation in this lawsuit. He sounded very desperate on the phone just now, and I can feel that he really hopes that I can help."
Chen Yanshi took off his glasses and looked at his son, his eyes full of seriousness and concern: "Son, you only see how pitiful he is now, but you don't see the complicated relationships behind him. Qi Tongwei's actions in the officialdom and business circles over the years have already put him in a quagmire. This lawsuit may be part of this quagmire. Once you are involved, you may be dragged into it."
Chen Hai frowned slightly: "Dad, I understand your concerns, but aren't we studying law to uphold justice? If what Qi Tongwei said is true, this lawsuit concerns the fate of an innocent person. If I refuse because I'm afraid of the risk, wouldn't that go against our original intention?"
Chen Yanshi was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Hai'er, you are too naive. Qi Tongwei's case is not that simple. The interests and power games he is involved in are far beyond your imagination. You think you are just helping him fight a lawsuit, but in fact you may be caught up in a storm that you can't escape from. Think about it, why did he get involved in such a difficult lawsuit? There must be many unknown secrets behind this."
Chen Hai fell into deep thought. He knew that his father's words made sense, but he felt sorry for Qi Tongwei's predicament. "Dad, I also know that there may be risks involved, but I can handle it carefully. I only focus on the legal issues of the lawsuit itself. If I find something wrong, I can withdraw in time. I don't want to give up an opportunity to help others so easily."
Chen Yanshi looked at his son's determined eyes and was a little shaken, but still a little worried: "Son, if you go, you must always be vigilant. Once you find that the matter is beyond the scope of the law, you must come back immediately without any hesitation. I am afraid that you will ruin your future because of your momentary loyalty."