Chapter 289: There were two children

uncharacteristically silent. After all, he had put himself in this awkward position. What was he thinking kissing her outside of the car Now it seemed like he was the one suffering.Shu Tinglan was a...Lin Zhixuan's heart was pounding, it was terrifying. Looking at the calm old fox sitting beside her, she whispered

"What do you mean"

“It's nothing, just wondering how much you know about this Mr. Yi” At that time, he hadn't even considered the connection between the two children and himself. Back when they were together, he respected Tinglan and always took precautions. She wasn't ready to be a mother, and he didn't pressure her. Besides, a child of his and Tinglan That was too extravagant, he couldn't even imagine it. Smart as he was, he was being foolish at this moment.”

So at this moment, I was only thinking, were those two children Yi Mu Yang's Does Tinglan know

"Did you know, Lan, that Mr. Yi has two children" He wasn't a bad person, just genuinely worried that Lan was being deceived.

Lin Zhixuan's face flushed red, then white. His mouth opened and closed, again and again, at a loss for words. He couldn't help but think, even someone so shrewd could have moments of such slow reaction

"Have you seen those two children" she asked cautiously.

"I once bumped into him at the airport."

"Oh." How could Lin Zhifei describe his current mood It was like having eaten **, looking at Shu Tinglan who was eloquently defending himself in front of him, speechless.

"So both you and Tinglan know that Mr. Yi has a child And Tinglan is willing to be someone else's stepmother" Zhuo Yu'an asked seriously.

Lin Zhixuan thought: "Mr. Zhuo, if you had even a sliver of intelligence, you wouldn't ask such a stupid question Do you know what you missed You missed hundreds of billions..."

With disdain in my heart, I feigned a sigh and replied on the surface: "Yes, it seems that Master Lan loves Miss Yi dearly. Being a stepmother is nothing."

Successfully, I saw Zhu Yu'an's face turn ashen.

The whispering here has angered the judge once again, who shouts:

"Silence in the audience!"

Lin Zhihao immediately shut his mouth.

Shu Tinglan glanced at the audience. Yi Muyang and Zhuo Yunan sat there, one after the other. Her expression froze for a moment before she adjusted her mindset and turned back to continue the interrupted sentence.

Because all the defense materials and testimonies were already included in the appeal submission, and relevant court personnel had reviewed them, she was now reiterating the evidence and defense arguments, demanding that the court acquit Xu Wei.

Just as she had argued at the conference, she put forward the presumption of innocence.

Firstly, there were serious oversights in the trial 18 years ago. No fingerprints of Xu Wei were found at the crime scene, nor was there any direct and strong evidence proving he was the culprit. There were also no eyewitnesses to the crime.

To determine someone's guilt solely based on a pair of identical Liberation Brand canvas shoes and common hemp rope is an insult to the law.

And there are the wounds on Xu Wei's body, which prove that his confession was signed under duress and coercion. When she reviewed the case files, she discovered that the officers who interrogated Xu Wei had a history of misconduct and were suspended five years ago for using torture to extract confessions. All this is enough to prove that Xu Wei's confession was not made voluntarily.

Last but not least, the testimony of the new suspect Wang, regarding the details of the crime committed with his friend back then, perfectly aligns with the on-site records from that year's case.

The truth has come to light, Xu Wei is the victim of a wrongful conviction.

Shu Tinglan spoke almost without pause, logically dissecting the case, peeling away layers to reveal the truth. Every point was supported by a complete chain of evidence.

This could be considered a perfect defense.

From the last row of the audience, Zhuo Yu'an watched her bathed in the light above. Besides the deepening feelings welling up in his heart, there was an indescribable sense of loss. His girl had grown into a warrior, capable of clearing obstacles and riding the waves.

There was almost no question that Judge Liu announced Xu Wei not guilty in court.

The audience in the stands erupted in cheers. Xu Mu, sitting at the front, staggered forward and embraced Xu Wei, weeping bitterly. After 18 years of waiting, from black hair to white hair, from youth to middle age, only the mother and son could understand the pain they had endured.

Their wails moved everyone to tears. Shu Tinglan lowered her head and silently organized the materials on her desk, unwilling to reveal her own excitement and touch at this moment. Only her slightly trembling hands betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

For the first time, I truly felt the value this work brings.

Xu Mu, holding Xu Wei's hand, walked to her and knelt down with her son. They didn't say a word, just kowtowed three times to her.

Shu Tinglan couldn't stand this, so he scrambled to bend down and help them up.

Xu's mother didn't stand up, she held her hand tightly, her eyes filled with tears.

"Lawyer Shu, you are a great benefactor to our Xu family, like our reborn parents." No words can express Mother Xu's gratitude at this moment. Along the way, it was Lawyer Shu who never left her side, accompanying her in visiting all parties, searching for evidence, finding people, staying up late reviewing case files, and not overlooking any detail, which led to today's victory.

Shu Tinglan was moved, but also a little at a loss. To be thanked so sincerely and publicly made her feel unworthy. In this case, she was just one small screw. It was the result of various factors: the efforts of righteous people like Director Han and Judge Liu, the voices from outside urging for justice, and the responsibility of the current rule-of-law society to confront past mistakes.

From the audience, Yi Muyang smiled and gave her a thumbs-up, mouthing "Awesome!"

On the other side, Xiao Xin cried with snot and tears. She had accompanied Lawyer Shu all the way. In her view, even if there were external factors in this case, it was primarily a result of Lawyer Shu's persistent efforts.

Zuo Yu'an remained calm and silent, gazing for a long time at the dazzling figure ahead. Then, he quietly and soundlessly left the court. On the way home in his car, he sent her a simple message on WeChat: Tinglan, congratulations.

She has always been a hardworking girl, and she is even more impressive now. He never doubted her abilities, but he didn't expect her to grow so quickly.

Shu Tinglan saw the message from Zhuo YUAN when she was changing clothes after leaving the court. After thinking about it, she deleted it without replying. Yi Muyang rushed back after the hearing. He really took time to come to Senzhou to watch her trial, and left after watching it.

She was also eager to return to the city. She had been away for over a week and missed the kids dearly.

But in the evening, Han Director from the Bar Association specifically arranged a celebratory banquet for her. Several well-known lawyers and Judge Liu from the court were invited. She couldn't get out of it, so she had to stay with Xiaoxin in Senzhou for another day and return home tomorrow.

To her surprise, she saw Zhuo Yu'an at the celebration party.

Zuo Zong had never believed he would have such good luck, and hadn't even thought about it...ped away her tears, then firmly took her hand to give her strength, waiting for the host to begin the next segment.As the wedding ceremony reached its final stage, it was time to toss the bouquet. Lin...