Chapter 163 See you in court
Zhang Pengfei was also watching the sunset.
He had just attended a pre-trial conference at the court.
Shortly after taking on Bai Tianhe's case, he learned that in order to ensure the smooth running of the second trial, the prosecution had assigned Han Yukun, the deputy director of the First Prosecution Division of the Municipal People's Procuratorate, to be the lead prosecutor.
But to his utter surprise, the person serving as the prosecutor's assistant was none other than Cai Minmin.
In fact, everyone is in Beijing. Even if you try to avoid seeing each other, some news will always reach your ears in one way or another.
Zhang Pengfei knew that Cai Minmin had joined the procuratorate after graduating with a master's degree, and the two had even met at some training sessions organized by the Supreme People's Procuratorate and the Ministry of Justice.
Although Cai Minmin once said that she would make it impossible for Zhang Pengfei to find a law-related job, the fact is that even though her relatives are all over the public security, procuratorate and judicial system, it did not stop Zhang Pengfei from becoming a lawyer.
However, when the two met at the pre-trial conference, Cai Minmin's eyes revealed an undisguised murderous intent.
Her eyes told Zhang Pengfei in a blatant way that Cai Minmin had come specifically for him—to witness firsthand how the prosecutors would beat him senseless and utterly humiliated!
Zhang Pengfei withdrew his gaze from the shattered red sunset, chuckled softly, and stepped down the stairs.
It has to be said that Cai Minmin's quick transfer from the Second Prosecution Division to the First Prosecution Division for him shows that she cares about him a lot.
"Zhang Pengfei!" Cai Minmin's voice came from behind.
Zhang Pengfei stopped in his tracks, a helpless smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, and turned around: "Prosecutor Cai, is there something you need?"
Cai Minmin's long hair was tied up, and she wore a crisp and neat prosecutor's uniform. The prosecutor's badge on her chest, which resembled the national emblem, shone brightly in the sunset, adding a touch of solemnity.
She walked slowly to Zhang Pengfei's side, standing tall and proud. The uniform that represented public power made her look even more domineering.
"I must say, you are truly courageous."
Zhang Pengfei smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment."
Cai Minmin's lips curled into a mocking smile: "But at the same time, it's also utterly foolish!"
Zhang Pengfei still wore a faint smile: "I'd like to hear the details."
Cai Minmin gently lifted her eyelids, glanced at him, and said with a slight spit: "You must know who Bai Yinshan is. His son has irrefutable evidence of smuggling, drug trafficking, and money laundering. Isn't it foolish of you to defend such a person?"
Zhang Pengfei scoffed lightly: "Prosecutor Cai, are you here to discuss the case with me?"
His voice wasn't loud, as if using even a little more force would be a waste of his energy: "It's after get off work hours now, and this is a parking lot. It doesn't seem appropriate for you to say these things to me outside of work hours and outside of work locations, does it?"
Zhang Pengfei stared at the surveillance camera hanging on the wall for a few seconds in an exaggerated manner, and laughed: "There are cameras watching, you'd better stay away from me, otherwise, if I find evidence that is not good for the prosecution, you will be a big suspect!"
"Hmph!" Cai Minmin snorted dismissively, rolling her eyes at him. "If it were someone else, the court might quickly approve the request for a re-evaluation, but if it's you..."
She gave a sinister smile: "Bai Tianhe is doomed, just you wait!"
Zhang Pengfei didn't bother arguing with her: "See you in court!"
Before he could finish speaking, Du Mingxuan had already driven the car to him. He opened the car door and got in, not even sparing Cai Minmin a glance.
Du Mingxuan raised an eyebrow at Zhang Pengfei sitting in the passenger seat: "Brother Fei, what grudge do you have against that woman? She looks like she wants to eat you alive."
Zhang Pengfei turned to look at him and sighed heavily: "Just drive your car! Why do you, a little kid, have so many questions!"
"Me, a child?" Du Mingxuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed a few times, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over to the side of the road, pointing at himself: "Me, a child?"
This expression and this gesture instantly reminded Zhang Pengfei of a scene in "Journey to the West" where Sun Wukong was respectfully addressed as "Old Man" by an old man, and the monkey happily pointed at his own nose and asked, "Me, Old Man?"
“Aren’t you?” Zhang Pengfei frowned.
On Du Mingxuan's first day at the law firm, Attorney Zhu called Zhang Pengfei to his office, saying that he had been entrusted by a friend to have Du Mingxuan come and learn something, but he was too busy, so he asked Zhang Pengfei to mentor him.
Then Du Mingxuan became his shadow, following him wherever he went.
Moreover, Du Mingxuan loves to eat and play, and since he arrived, the snacks in Xiao Yan's drawer have been decreasing at a visible rate.
Xiao Yan protested several times, but Du Mingxuan not only didn't feel guilty, he even complained that the snacks Xiao Yan bought were too bad—otherwise he would have finished them long ago.
So childish!
It took a full half minute for Du Mingxuan to stop laughing, wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and say, "Brother Fei, I'm 24 years old, just like you."
Zhang Pengfei's eyes widened instantly.
It's like discovering for the first time that Guo Degang and Lin Zhiying are actually the same age!
Do you have it?
"Okay!" Du Mingxuan took out his phone and showed Zhang Pengfei his electronic ID card: "Here, take a look."
That's really true!
Zhang Pengfei couldn't help but say, "He's only one day older than me."
Du Mingxuan: Hmm?
"What did you say? I'm a day older than you?!"
Zhang Pengfei nodded: "I was born on December 30th."
"Holy crap!" Du Mingxuan exclaimed, pounding the steering wheel in excitement. "You're actually younger than me! Hahaha...!"
Zhang Pengfei frowned as he looked at him, wondering if he should get out of the car and take a taxi back. He couldn't help but think that Du Mingxuan was acting strangely.
Du Mingxuan took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and cleared his throat as if he had finished circulating his energy: "Ahem, so... Little Feifei, tell me, what deep-seated grudge do you have against that guy surnamed Cai?"
Zhang Pengfei rolled his eyes at him speechlessly.
Du Mingxuan drove back to the underground parking garage of the community while joking and laughing all the way. Unexpectedly, as soon as the two got out of the car, they hadn't taken more than a few steps when a car with its headlights on roared toward them!
The blinding light made Zhang Pengfei instinctively turn his head and close his eyes.
"Watch out!" Du Mingxuan, who was standing next to him, suddenly shouted, and then his arm was pulled aside by a strong force.
Before Zhang Pengfei could react to what was happening, he opened his eyes to find that Du Mingxuan had pulled him behind a pillar.
"How...?" He had barely opened his mouth when Du Mingxuan covered his mouth.
"Shh." Du Mingxuan raised his index finger and lightly touched it to his lips, making a shushing gesture.
Then he cautiously peeked out, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class that had just passed them came to a screeching halt a few meters away.
Du Mingxuan glanced at the license plate, his eyes narrowed sharply, then he released Zhang Pengfei's mouth and shouted, "Damn it!"
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