Li Chuan wanted to use this case as an entry point to awaken the sense of justice in the hearts of the people of Wulin County, completely break through the darkness of the political scene in Wulin County, and reinvigorate its economy.
But now it seems, it was all just his wishful thinking.
Thinking about it, he's truly unwilling to accept it.
Could it be, does he really have to resort to his own methods?
But if that happens, there will be no meaning left; once he leaves, won't Wulin County just return to its original state?
There won't be any change!
Just when everyone thought this case was about to conclude.
The doors of the courtroom suddenly swung open.
Immediately, a firm and powerful voice echoed from the doorway: "In this case, Li Chuan acted in self-defense, and according to current law, he should be acquitted. Your Honor, please reopen the trial! Do not wrong an innocent man!"
The words resonated throughout the courtroom, and everyone turned their heads to look, surprised that at this moment, someone was still speaking up for Li Chuan.
Jing Tian also turned to look and found that the person who came was none other than Qu Liancheng!
Today, Qu Liancheng no longer appeared as lazy as before, but was dressed in a police uniform, exuding a powerful and sharp aura from the inside out.
Especially those eyes, upright and impartial, carried a murderous aura, completely different from when he was just playing with a telescope at home!
It's as if he had become a different person.
Jing Tian was a bit confused by this Qu Liancheng, didn't he say there was no evidence and he couldn't help? Then what is he doing here now?
Jin Anquan, too, looked at Qu Liancheng with a face full of confusion. Since he became the director, Qu Liancheng had been on sick leave at home, just waiting for retirement, not involved in any of the bureau's affairs.
So, what does this interference mean today?
After a moment of shock, Jin Anquan frowned and stood up: "Vice Director Qu, when we handle cases, we rely on evidence. Now all the evidence has formed a closed loop, the courtroom's ruling is justified and evidence-based. Isn't your statement a bit absurd?"
"Since you claim he should be acquitted, then please produce your evidence!"
Before he finished speaking, Jin Anquan's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Because he saw two figures behind Qu Liancheng.
These were two young men in navy blue suits with two shiny badges on their chests!
Besides these two people, there was also a journalist with an ID badge on his neck!
As for the journalist, Jin Anquan didn't take him seriously because he had control over the media.
But those two in navy suits, they were from the provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection!
What are public officials most afraid of? None other than the discipline inspection commission!
Especially these young and fearless ones!
"Hmm? Why is it her?"
Li Chuan turned around and unexpectedly saw a familiar face!
It was none other than Huo Xiuxiu's elder niece, Ni Yongruo!
When did Ni Yongruo become a journalist?
Come to think of it, he hadn't seen this troublesome girl for quite some time.
Ever since he went to the Ni Family villa and slept with Huo Xiuxiu, he hadn't seen Ni Yongruo again.
Li Chuan had too many female companions around him, so he hadn't paid attention.
Unexpectedly, this little girl had come to Su Bei Province to become a journalist!
Huo Xiuxiu never mentioned this!
Actually, Ni Yongruo was also hit hard by the demolition case of Nine-Headed Mountain and the Lan Clan.
And after Li Chuan slept with her aunt, it became unbearable for her. Since her parents had friends among the higher-ups in Su Bei Province, she decided to become a journalist there, partly to take a break and also to gain some experience, and incidentally to avoid Li Chuan.
The thought of Li Chuan becoming a couple with her aunt was unacceptable to Ni Yongruo!
Who would've thought that after coming to Su Bei, she would still run into Li Chuan!
At this moment, Ni Yongruo also saw Li Chuan, her beautiful eyes revealing a look of disbelief.
She had gone through the case materials and knew the main character was named Li Chuan, but the age didn't match, and this guy was just a driver for the Deputy Director of the Wulin County Investment Promotion Bureau. The Li Chuan she knew was so capable, how could he be just a driver here?
She thought it was just someone with the same name.
But upon looking face-to-face, this was no mere name-sharing!
This was the real Li Chuan!
She was momentarily at a loss.
She originally wanted to escape from this guy, and yet here he was, haunting her!
Although she didn't like Li Chuan, due to her position now, she had to stand on his side.
Moreover, standing beside her were the two members of the discipline commission, Hou Liangping and Lu Yike, who were the children of her parents' good friends.
"Your Honor, I have a piece of surveillance footage from the scene of the incident, please take a look. The jury may also review it carefully." Qu Liancheng didn't waste words, handing a USB drive to the judge.
Next, Qu Liancheng looked at Jin Anquan, speaking eloquently: "On the day of the incident, the surveillance at Jinxiu Garden, Mingshan Mansion District, and the nearby road segments were all deliberately destroyed."
"It is because these surveillances were missing that Li Chuan was accused of intentional murder."
"Because without concrete evidence from the scene, combined with the testimony of certain interested individuals, distinguishing between self-defense murder and intentional murder is extremely difficult."
"But now, with these surveillance videos, I believe the judge and the jurors can make the right verdict."
"These surveillances are extracted by my people before they were destroyed, sufficient to serve as evidence of the scene."
As his voice fell, Jin Anquan felt as though he was struck by lightning!
His shirt was soaked with cold sweat!
Those surveillance videos were sabotaged by his trusted confidants, how did Qu Liancheng get them?
There could only be one reason, his confidants were tipping off Qu Liancheng!
Since becoming the director, he had been marginalizing Qu Liancheng, but now it seemed he had marginalized himself into a trap!
Who would have thought, that although Qu Liancheng was claiming to be sick at home, seemingly uncaring about bureau matters, in truth, it was a deliberately crafted illusion!
Moreover, this guy had been secretly searching for a chance to counterattack.
This time, he apparently seized the opportunity!
No other evidence was needed, just this surveillance video alone was enough to lead to his complete loss!
At this moment, Jing Tian was equally shocked.
Jing Tian never expected Qu Liancheng to take action at this crucial moment.
This level of patience is indeed beyond ordinary people!
Soon, the video was projected onto the big screen, and Qu Liancheng explained: "On the day of the incident, Li Chuan had only been working at the Wulin County Investment Promotion Bureau for two days, not even a full working day!"
"However, he was kidnapped and beaten outside the most high-end and civilized district near the area, with the other party even drawing knives!"
"You can see that initially, Li Chuan was surrounded and beaten by five thugs from the Cyan Wolf Gang, knocked to the ground. Yet in such a situation, the other side still didn't let him go, leading to his ultimate resistance."
"If this isn't self-defense, then I really can't think of what is!"
"Moreover, there's an additional point!"