The pre-trial starts!

   The pre-trial is finally about to begin!

  Just after the candidate jury entered the courtroom, there were a lot of people in the hearing bench unknowingly.

   Most of them are news media people who have received rumors and came to see the content of the court trial.

  The president of the Eastern City Council was sued. This is a big news that has not been seen once in more than ten years.

   How could they be absent?

   Zhao Chunming from the District Prosecution Headquarters vs. Zhang Tianlong, the chairman of the city council!

   This is a real fight!

   In addition to Kaizhang Tianlong, the defendant also has Lin Xiangtian of Jincheng Group and Wu Yuanzong, a celebrity in the martial arts world. These are all big celebrities in the Oriental Capital.

   If one of them was prosecuted, it was already big news. This time, the three of them are just like a volcanic eruption in the media world!

   And in the far corner of the first row of the hearing booth, there was a "big man" sitting there.

   Zhang Wei!

   Now everyone knows that Zhang Wei and Zhang Tianlong are not dealing with it. I heard that Zhao Chunming sued Zhang Tianlong, and there is a shadow of Zhang Wei in it.

  So now that Zhang Wei came to the scene, it didn't seem like a big deal.

   All in all, today is definitely a day for the headlines to explode, and the news media all smell the big headlines.

   Even if you click on the hot search of the v-blog community on your mobile phone, Zhang Tianlong has rushed to the top ten position in the trial, and the popularity is still rising.

   "Then, this court is now, now the pre-trial begins!"

  Old Chen glanced at the candidate jury, most of them were locals from the East, and the jury qualifications obviously met the defense requirements.

   "Which one of you came first?"

   "We will come first!"

  Laura got up first, then nodded to Lin Xiangtian.

   She stepped on high heels and walked to the candidate jury step by step.

   "Ahem, hello everyone, I'm Laura Campbell from William International, and I'm a trial lawyer representing the three of Mr. Zhang Tianlong!"

  Laura first introduced herself, trying to gain goodwill in front of the jury.

   However, her self-introduction may not have much effect. After all, the local jury in Dongfang Capital will not feel any kindness towards her as an "foreign" woman.

   "Then, I'll start asking questions."

   Laura smiled at the jury, and the questions began.

   "Excuse me, do you know anything about the myth of Olympus?"

   The first question made everyone in the courtroom stunned.

  The myth of Olympus, what?

   It's not that they don't understand the myth of Olympus, but because they do, they're weird.

  Why is the pretrial of the court related to this mythological system?

  Old Chen was sitting in the trial seat. The moment he heard this question, he subconsciously looked at the farthest position in the first row of the hearing seat.

   "This question seems to be raised by that kid, right?"

  Old Chen couldn't tell for a while whether Laura was imitating Zhang Wei or whether she had the purpose of asking questions herself.

   Similarly, Zhao Chunming also glanced at Zhang Wei subconsciously.

The question    actually made him come up with it. It was not himself who asked Zhang Wei just now, but the illusion on the other side.

   On the other hand, Zhang Wei, who was sitting in the hearing box, reacted at this moment.

  …

   "It turns out that this is the case, high-ranking people have shortcomings, this is Laura's purpose!"

   "What purpose?"

   Xiao Baihe, who was sitting beside him, immediately became suspicious, what is it, what do you see?

"Old Xiao, think about it, why is it the myth of Olympus, instead of asking about the Nine Realms, not asking about the ancient myth of the Dragon Kingdom, not about the ancient elephant country next door, the country of curry, or even the mythology of Laura's hometown, Do you know why?"

   "How could I know!" Although Lao Xiao was not right, he was arrogant and akimbo.

   "In the mythological system of Olympus, each of the twelve main gods has a disadvantage. For example, Zeus is lustful, Hera is jealous, the goddess of beauty is a lascivious woman, etc. Have you ever found that each **** has advantages and disadvantages?"

   "Pros and Cons?"

  Xiao Baihe thought about it carefully, then looked at Zhang Tianlong in the dock, a thought flashed in his mind.

   Yes, God has advantages and disadvantages, so what about people?

Do   people also have strengths and weaknesses?

"It seems that you have thought that if the great gods are not perfect, then as the chairman of the city council Zhang Tianlong, whether he has problems, or the jury will think, the great chairman Zhang is human after all, there are some problems, or It's normal to make mistakes, right?"

"So this is ah…"

  Xiao Lily finally understood, the purpose of Laura's question was actually this.

  Although humans cannot be gods, but because of this, the gods in the Olympus mythology system have shortcomings, let alone humans?

   That's what Laura is for.

   Before the jury, Laura also showed her purpose.

   "In the mythology of Olympus, every main **** is a supreme being, but you may have heard more or less that each of the main gods has advantages and disadvantages, right?"

   In the jury, many people nodded subconsciously.

  Laura found that most of the nods were young people, while some old people looked confused.

   "Most old people are stereotyped, stubborn people, they are pedantic and old-fashioned, they don't understand flexibility, such people are not the jury I need!"

   "Everyone, those who agree that even gods can make mistakes, so humans do the same, please raise your hands!"

   In the jury, many people raised their hands cautiously.

   "Judge Chen, the defense accepts jury numbers 4, 17, 19 and 25."

   was just the first question, and Laura picked 4 jurors.

   And after doing all this, Laura gave Zhao Chunming a slight smile and gave up her seat.

   It was the prosecution's turn to ask questions.

   Zhao Chunming walked to the jury and first introduced himself.

   "I'm Zhao Chunming, from the Office of the Serious Crime Division of the District Prosecution Headquarters, and on behalf of the prosecutor, I will act as the prosecutor in this case and do my best to seek justice for the deceased in the attack on the Oriental Star two years ago."

   Lao Zhao said with a determined look on his face.

   His words also made the jury nodded subconsciously, and at the same time a little curious.

   The Oriental Star attacked Eucalyptus 2 years ago, is it really tricky?

   Zhao Chunming's words, anyway, the effect is good, he earned a lot of impression points for himself.

   This is incomparable to Laura, because Zhao Chunming is from Dongfang Capital, and he has worked in the inspection system for many years, which can be regarded as some word of mouth.

  …

   "Since the defense lawyer mentioned the Olympus system just now, the prosecution just asked the next question. Have you heard of the game "God of War"?"

   Zhao Chunming said, subconsciously glanced at the draft in his hand, he was actually dripping, what is "God of War", he doesn't play games, he doesn't understand at all.

   Hearing the name "God of War", many young people on the jury, or jurors in their twenties and thirties, all had their eyes light up.

"The defense emphasizes that the divine sense is at fault, and the gods have shortcomings, but this shortcoming may lead to the subversion of the world and the suffering of all living beings. At this time, a great warrior appeared. He ended one **** after another, and he The purpose of doing this is only for the justice in his own heart."

   Zhao Chunming said, and asked: "Excuse me, do you support the decision of that soldier, please raise your hand?"

   Following his question, the younger jurors all raised their hands quickly, very quickly.

   "What the **** is this?"

   On the judgment seat, Lao Chen was immediately stunned when he saw this scene.

   Good guy!

   You all learn from that kid, right?

  Old Chen subconsciously glanced at the clerk's position, and Li Qinghua immediately spread his hands.

   You see, it's useless for me. Although that kid is my son-in-law, I'm just a court clerk, only responsible for records, and nothing else.

   "What the **** is this time?"

  Xiao Baihe looked at Zhang Wei again.

   "Why, Lao Xiao, Master Kui doesn't know each other?"

   "I don't play games again!"

   Seeing Zhang Wei raising his eyebrows, Xiao Baihe's tone was very unpleasant.

  Please, you are a lawyer, this is a court, but you guys are talking about games?

   Is this appropriate?

   is obviously inappropriate!

   On the other hand, Zhang Wei was completely unaware of this. Instead, he stared at the field calmly and muttered, "In short, Lord Kui represents sanctions, revenge, and all other resistance to the gods!"

   "Since the gods are at fault, and the commoners cannot be punished, then Lord Kui turns into a sharp blade and slashes at the cruel and ruthless god. His weapon, the blade of chaos, has killed an unknown number of gods. This is his expression of justice in his heart!"

   "In the same way, if Zhang Tianlong is really at fault, what we need is sanctions and revenge. If he really kills the passengers on the Oriental Star, he will pay the price!"

   After saying that, he looked in the direction of the jury.

   "Judge Chen, the prosecution accepts jurors No. 1, No. 3, No. 11, No. 13, No. 15!"

   Zhao Chunming confirmed five jurors at once.

   Just when Old Chen was about to pick up the note and record it, Laura stood up.

   "Judge Chen, we dismiss jurors No. 1, No. 3 and No. 15!"

  Laura used the defense's right to dismiss and rejected 3 of them.

"Fine!"

  Old Chen saw this, he could only wave at the three of them, and then wrote down the remaining two numbers.

   "Sure enough, the purpose is too obvious, and the other party can see it."

   Zhang Wei, who was sitting in the hearing box, smiled slightly when he saw Laura using the means of dismissal.

   If it is Zhang Wei's question, it may be a little more subtle, so that the opponent can't guess the purpose.

   But Lao Zhao is a "beginner" of this routine after all, and he is not very proficient in mastering it, so Laura caught the key information during the question.

  …

   However, Zhao Chunming was not annoyed, but glanced at Laura and then at Zhang Wei.

   Zhang Wei nodded immediately, indicating that you can continue.

   "Defense, don't you continue?" Lao Zhao naturally asked.

   "Prosecution, you can ask questions, we don't plan to continue asking questions." Laura gave up the right to ask questions.

   She intends to use the remaining 3 rejection opportunities, so she must sit under the stage and stare at Zhao Chunming all the time.

   Seeing that Laura was not ready to come up, Zhao Chunming could only continue to ask questions.

   And this time, he looked at the draft in his hand and hesitated for a moment.

  Zhang Wei prepared two questions for him. He bypassed the one that left him speechless and chose another simpler one.

   "Excuse me, everyone, are you the one in charge of the house?"

   This question does not have any technical content, and the content of the question is not as abstract as before.

   Be the master of the house?

  The jury looked at each other, and then many raised their hands.

   "Excuse me, have you ever been questioned by your family members when you were the masters of the house? If you have been questioned, please raise your hand."

The jurors who raised their hands    almost all turned their hands away.

   "Okay, everyone, answer me one more question."

   Zhao Chunming almost wrote down the jurors who raised their hands, and then asked again: "Excuse me, will you accept these questions?"

   "Please keep your hands up for those who will take over, and those who cannot accept questions from family members, please put your hands down."

   Subconsciously, many jurors put their hands down.

   Obviously, as the head of the family, they do not accept the rebuttal of family members.

   And such a person, Zhao Chun obviously does not want, his eyes are focused on those jurors who have not let go and are more able to tolerate some family advice.

  Unfortunately, there are very few such people, because once people have power, they may become arbitrary and become unacceptable to others.

   Especially in a small family, the changes will be more obvious.

  So, Zhao Chunming looked at Judge Chen.

   "Prosecution accepts jurors 17, 21 and 30!"

   These three people were the last three jurors to raise their hands.

   "Judge Chen, the defense rejects these three!"

   When Laura saw this, she immediately used her right of rejection to reject all three of them.

   And after she rejected it, she gave Zhang Wei a provocative look.

   The purpose of your question is too obvious, do you really think I can't see it?

   Well, she did see it.

   Zhao Chunming's face suddenly collapsed, because he thought the purpose of this question was very good, but unfortunately, the only three intended jurors were all excluded.

   "Old Zhao, do you want to continue to ask questions, the jury is still short of people!"

  Old Chen has spoken, and the defense has used the right to reject it three times this time. They can no longer reject it, so please continue.

   But Lao Zhao is a little embarrassed, because the normal questions are gone.

   He can only open the draft and look at the first question.

   "Jurors, have you read superhero comics?"

As soon as    said this, Lao Chen regretted it.

  I know from tm, you old Zhao is not serious!

   And the jury, once again refreshed their cognition, with a confused look on their faces.

  …

  Superhero comics, is this tm what the jury needs to know?

   But many younger jurors nodded subconsciously.

  Superhero comics, of course they have seen them, and they have even seen a lot of popcorn-style movies.

   "Okay, please listen to this question, which comic superhero team do you like?"

After asking the question, Lao Zhao also gave an example by the way: "Any team can be, no matter the pros and cons, whether it is a hero or an anti-hero, such as the Illuminati, Avengers, Hydra, Suicide Squad, etc. Which one do you like? ?"

   Zhao Chunming said and walked to a young juror.

   "Excuse me, boy, which one do you like?"

   "I like the Illuminati because they are cool, tall, smart and authoritative!" was the lad's answer.

   Zhao Chunming looked at Zhang Wei almost subconsciously, but Zhang Wei shook his head slightly.

   Those who like Illuminati, pass it!

   Lao Zhao was helpless and continued to look at the next one: "This lady, how about you?"

   "I love Suicide Squad because of my favorite Harley Quinn!"

   Zhao Chunming looked in the direction of Zhang Wei again, and this time Zhang Wei nodded.

   Lao Zhao could only sigh: "We accept this juror."

   "Sir, do you like superhero teams too?"

   "Of course, I definitely like it. Although I look quite young, I also paid for comic books when I was a kid!"

The    man laughed, and then saw that Lao Zhao wanted to ask a question, and immediately answered: "I like Hydra, hahaha, because they can never be defeated!"

   The man's answer was that many jurors secretly called him a good guy.

  I have seen people who like other teams, but I have never seen anyone who likes Hydra.

   Lao Zhao didn't understand the doorway here, but he still looked at Zhang Wei.

   This time, Zhang Wei gave him a thumbs up.

   This jury, very good!

   Zhao Chunming said in his heart, what the heck is a Hydra, it is the villain at first listen!

   "Judge Chen, accept!"

   But he nodded and accepted the jury.

  Laura, who was sitting on the defense table, wanted to stand up and dismiss after seeing this scene.

   Because she also stared at Zhao Chunming from beginning to end, and by the way, at Zhang Wei.

   Seeing Zhang Wei giving a thumbs up, she instinctively wanted to reject it, but she also knew that she had run out of rejections.

  So, she could only sit there and look unhappy.

  The questioning continues.

   "I just like the Avengers, don't they think they are handsome as the protagonists?"

   "Judge Chen, the prosecution rejects this juror!"

   "I like the Thunderbolts. Most of the members are both good and evil. In order to eradicate evil from the world, they don't care about the means and methods. It can be said that it meets my expectations!"

   "The prosecution accepts this juror."

   "I like the celestial group, high above, creating life and world order, they..."

"reject!"

"I like…"

"accept!"

   As some of the jury members answered questions, Zhao Chunming finally selected enough jurors.

   "Very good, the 12-person list has been determined, because considering the influence of the case and the pressure of public opinion, this court has decided to start the first formal hearing tomorrow afternoon!"

  Old Chen finished speaking, rang the gavel, and announced the schedule.

   "Tomorrow, it seems that the attack on the Oriental Star really has a great impact, and the city court has to respond positively!"

   Seeing that Lao Chen left the table after the announcement, Zhang Wei and others also stood up.

  The court begins to dissolve.

   Zhang Tianlong's side, under Zhang Wei's gaze, quickly left the courtroom.

   You can’t leave without leaving. After all, there are reporters and media outside the door. They have to leave early, otherwise they won’t be able to leave.

   And Lao Zhao also came to Zhang Wei's side. After saying hello, he went back to prepare.

  The court will be held tomorrow, and he is expected to stay up late today.

   "Let's go too, just to see what Zhang Tianlong will do next!"

   "Isn't it too late, doesn't the court start tomorrow, what can they do in one night?"

   "There are so many things you can do in one night. If you don't come to my room, I will tell you how many things you can do in one night?"

"go away!"

   Seeing Zhang Wei's mouth was not serious, Xiao Baihe was immediately angry.

   "Haha, just kidding, but I can probably guess what Zhang Tianlong plans to do!"

   Zhang Wei said, the frivolity of teasing Xiao Baihe just now quickly subsided, and a clear look flashed in his eyes.

  If he guessed right, Zhang Tianlong's routine must be...

   An evening talk show!

   Crazy, you call this a trainee lawyer