Huang Guozhong's case is a criminal case. The police have solved it and the chain of evidence is complete.
There is no doubt that Huang Guozhong is the murderer, but why is Peng Hao so confident?
Did he actually find some missing evidence?
Or was it just a bluff, an attempt to distract her?
Liao Zhenzhen was a little flustered, but she quickly calmed down.
No matter what, she will do her best today.
Below, in the audience, Lu Qing quietly scrolled through the case information on her phone.
After the court hearing began, the lawyers for both sides presented conflicting accounts.
Liao Zhenzhen was well-prepared and organized, which made Peng Hao's side appear weak in comparison.
However, he and Huang Guozhong did not seem nervous at all, as if they were confident of success.
Liao Zhenzhen had doubts.
What on earth are they up to?!
Just after both sides had finished speaking, and the judge was about to deliver his verdict, Peng Hao spoke up again:
"Judge, we question the authenticity of the witness testimony and request that witness Wang Manman be summoned again."
"Agreed!" The judge nodded, and Wang Manman was brought up.
Wang Manman is an extremely important witness in the entire case.
She witnessed Huang Guozhong's crime firsthand, and it was through her testimony that Huang Guozhong's criminal acts were definitively proven.
When she appeared, Liao Zhenzhen's heart skipped a beat.
A hint of smugness flashed in Peng Hao's eyes.
"Judge, we request to ask witness Wang Manman a few questions."
Judge: "Agreed."
Peng Hao slowly walked towards Wang Manman, a sinister smile on his face:
"Wang Manman, did you really see my defendant, Mr. Huang Guozhong, assaulting Zhu He?"
Wang Manman: "I think..."
Before she could finish speaking, she felt her mind go blank.
Peng Hao stared intently into her eyes and asked again:
"Wang Manman, are you sure you really saw Mr. Huang Guozhong assaulting Zhu He?"
Wang Manman's pupils gradually lost focus, and her consciousness became hazy.
She heard a voice say in her ear, "I didn't see anything."
Wang Manman, as if possessed, followed him and said, "I didn't see it."
These words shocked the entire audience.
Liao Zhenzhen was even more shocked: "Wang Manman, do you know what you're saying?"
Peng Hao: "Attorney Liao, I'm asking her a question now, please don't interrupt, okay?"
Liao Zhenzhen clenched her hands tightly, her eyes filled with anger as she looked at Peng Hao.
What methods did Peng Hao use to make Wang Manman recant her testimony in court?
However, what she didn't expect was yet to come.
Peng Hao: "Wang Manman, if you didn't see it, why did you say you saw it before?"
Wang Manman: "Someone paid me to say that."
Peng Hao: "Who is that person? Was she there?"
Wang Manman's eyes swept over the people present, finally settling on Liao Zhenzhen:
It's her!
This shocked everyone even more.
Liao Zhenzhen's back was quickly covered in a layer of cold sweat.
Below, Lu Qing left before the story was finished, and Gu Xicheng followed closely behind.
There's no need for them to listen to anything more; they certainly won't be able to convict Huang Guozhong today!
“That Peng Hao is problematic!” Lu Qing said.
Gu Xicheng: "It's evil magic."
Lu Qing: "He is very likely to be a person chosen by the Li Clan, just like Miao Yu and Yu Chunhua."
Gu Xicheng: "I'll find an opportunity to test the waters later."
Lu Qing: "Okay."
The trial concluded, and Huang Guozhong was indeed not convicted, but he was not released either.
Because of Wang Manman's testimony, Liao Zhenzhen was also forced to undergo investigation.
As Liao Zhenzhen left the courthouse, she looked coldly at Peng Hao:
"What despicable methods did you use to make Wang Manman recant her testimony and frame me?"
Peng Hao spread his hands with a smug look on his face:
"Sister, you've really wronged me!"
"Before today, I had no opportunity to contact Wang Manman, so how could I let her recant her testimony!"
She simply had a change of heart and didn't want to help you frame Mr. Huang anymore.
"Peng! Hao!" Liao Zhenzhen glared at him through gritted teeth.
"You aided and abetted evil; from this day forward, I no longer consider you my brother!"
Peng Hao's face immediately darkened:
"Liao Zhenzhen, do you really think I treat you like an older sister?!"
"If it weren't for your idiot behavior, my dad wouldn't have made a mistake, and my mom wouldn't have killed him."
If they're alright, I won't have to live a life of dependence and misery like animals!
It's all because of you!
Liao Zhenzhen's face suddenly turned as pale as paper.
"You...you actually think that way?"
Liao Zhenzhen swayed and almost fell.
All these years, she never knew that Peng Hao's true thoughts were like this!
"Liao Zhenzhen, every time I see you after my parents died, I feel like killing you!"
"My parents died because of you, and all the misfortunes I've experienced are because of you!"
Tears blurred her vision; these words pierced Liao Zhenzhen's heart like knives.
The pain brought her back to that dark night.
"Uncle! It's me, Zhenzhen!"
"Uncle! No! Let me go!"
"..."
"Zhenzhen, be good! Listen to your uncle and go wash yourself clean!"
"Don't tell anyone about what happened today. If you dare to say a word, I'll beat you and your mother to death!"
"..."
Liao Zhenzhen's face grew paler and paler.
Just when she was about to give up, a pair of hands caught her in time:
"Zhenzhen! Zhenzhen, don't listen to his nonsense!"
That's not your fault!
"Zhenzhen, don't be afraid! I'm here!"
Chu Qianlan's voice reached her ears, like a ray of sunshine slowly dispelling the gloom in her heart.
After a long while, Liao Zhenzhen opened her eyes.
Upon seeing Chu Qianlan, she couldn't help but sob softly.
Chu Qianlan picked her up and carried her away, giving Peng Hao a cold look before leaving.
That glance was filled with anger, a warning, and a fight to the death!
Peng Hao's heart skipped a beat.
He can't afford to offend the Chu family!
But it doesn't matter, he's rich now.
With Huang Guozhong by his side, he will have even more money in the future.
With money comes power, and with power, why would he need to fear Chu Qianlan?
Thinking this way, Peng Hao calmed down a bit.
Just as he was about to get into the car and leave, a hand suddenly landed on his shoulder.
In that instant, he felt as if a force had seeped into his soul, making him shudder.
"I'm so sorry! I mistook you for someone else!"
Peng Hao came to his senses, but the person was already gone.
He frowned, patted the spot on his shoulder that had just been touched, and then left.
Inside the car, Gu Xicheng got into the driver's seat and closed the door.
"How is it?" Lu Qing asked.
Gu Xicheng nodded: "It's confirmed. They are heretical cultivators, using the same techniques as Miao Yu and Yu Chunhua."
"However, his strength is not as good as Yu Chunhua's, but it is a little stronger than Miao Yu's."
Lu Qing pouted: "That old woman has quite a good talent!"
"Now that it's confirmed, should we notify Jian Ming to arrest him?" Gu Xicheng asked.
Lu Qing shook his head:
"The Li Clan member who gave out the cultivation technique has been hiding in the shadows. Peng Hao might be an opportunity to lure him out."
Gu Xicheng: "You must have already thought it through in court!"
Lu Qing smiled slightly:
"That's right! If it weren't to lure the snake out of its hole, why would I have stood by and watched him bully my sister-in-law!"
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