Luo Lie had a gloomy face and shouted: "Whether you can be safe, it depends on your actions."

Arnold shook his head and sighed, and turned to the two drug enforcement officers in front of Conley, ordering: "Let him go and send him out of court!"

On the trial table, Cao Bin sighed lightly and slowly closed his eyes.

Conley Ballmer was sent out of the court by two police officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Arnold turned his eyes to Luo Lie behind the judge, and said in a voice with a clear reproachful tone: "Now, can you let go of the judge? Or, I will replace the judge and be the hostage in your hands."

Luo Lie understood the implication of Arnold's words. At this moment, if Arnold was the hostage, he could cooperate with Luo Lie to follow Conley and escape from the court. Although he would eventually be charged with absconding fear of crime and would be wanted nationwide, he would be exempted from the tragic ending of being sent to the gallows.

"You don't need to teach me how to do it. I said, I don't want to hurt the judge. I just want my friends to be free again." Seeing Conley being sent out smoothly, Luo Lie relaxed a little, but this was just the first step. Leaving the court does not mean that you can have a smooth journey after you go. "But, if you continue to follow Conley in secret, I still can't let the judge go."

Arnold immediately said to the head of the court bailiff: "Conley Ballmer has been handed over to the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration. I shall be fully responsible for what to do. Now I ask that in order to ensure the safety of the judge's life, please order to waive any law enforcement actions against Conley Ballmer."

In other words, Arnold asked the local police in Kingsoft to watch Conley escape without taking any action such as blocking and chasing. This requirement is obviously a bit too much and does not meet Arnold's authority. However, in this situation, no one dares to violate Arnold's request. Otherwise, the judge would have a few shortcomings and no one could bear the responsibility. The head of the court bailiff was stunned for a moment, and finally accepted Arnold's request, signed the court bailiff execution order in court, and arranged for his subordinates to coordinate with the Kingsoft Police Department to give up the power to pursue the fugitive Conley Ballmer.

Arnold then said to Luo Lie: "Now, can you agree to my request?"

Luo Lie smiled with satisfaction, but shook his head and said, "Director Arnold, in Kingsoft, the position of the judge is higher than that of you. Only by pressing the gun on the judge's head can my request be fully met. I know very well, so you give up your thoughts. When Conley sends a safety signal, I will definitely let the judge's."

Arnold snorted and said, "I don't understand. Conley has left, so how can he send a signal to you? Could it be that you still have accomplices?"

Luo Lie shook his head and said, "I said that this is my personal behavior and has nothing to do with others. As for how Conley sends a safety signal to me, it is very simple. When you see a thick smoke rising from afar through this window, it means that Conley is already safe."

Arnold shrugged his shoulders and said, "Okay, then let's wait and see!"

In the United States of America, judges have a prominent position, and holding a judge in court is the first time. Due to concerns about the safety of the judges and concerns about their responsibility, everyone in the court remained silent, and naturally had no objection to Arnold's suggestions.

Fifteen minutes later, a stream of black smoke rose from the distance outside the window.

Luo Lie released his arm held on the judge's neck and whispered: "Your Majesty, thank you, but I'm going to break my promise." Just when the judge was stunned, Luo Lie moved the muzzle away from the judge's head and pressed against his temple: "I can't be sent to the gallows by you, no one can execute me!"

Cao Bin suddenly opened his eyes, and two flickering eyes shot towards Luo Lie, shouting: "Do you have nothing to say to me?"

Luo Lie smiled satisfied and replied, "Brother Bin, you have been acquitted, and Brother Biao no longer needs to hide. An Liangtang's innocence is hard to come by. I cannot be stained by my own behavior. I don't want to be hanged on the gallows. That's too painful. Brother Bin, just let me leave quickly."

Cao Bin scolded: "Do you think Brother Bin doesn't know your true thoughts? Why can't you do what Brother Bin can do? Luo Lie, do you know what the nature of doing this? It's a coward!"

Luo Lie smiled miserably and said, "Everyone is dead, why bother to care about other people's opinions? I'm just asking for pleasure, this has nothing to do with cowardice and courage."

The judge was released but did not leave. At this time, he turned around and looked at Luo Lie, and said sincerely: "If you do something wrong, you must be brave enough to take responsibility. No matter what reason you have, shooting yourself is evading responsibility. Only cowards will do that."

Cao Bin said, "An Liangtang has never had a brother who escapes reality and dares not take responsibility. Luo Lie, are you going to be the first person?"

When Luo Lie raised his gun and pressed his forehead, Alice's figure couldn't help but appear in his mind. In Luo Lie's heart, another voice of his own was calling. Alice, I'm here, we will never be separated in this life.

However, Alice did not respond.

Until Cao Bin's questioning sounded, Alice slowly turned around in her mind, but her face was cold Ruobingshuang: "Nuoli, you promised me that you must live well. You cannot break your promise or deceive me, otherwise I will never pay attention to you."

Another voice of his own in his heart responded: "Alice, I am not breaking my promise, I just don't want to be hanged."

Alice replied coldly: "You are lying! Brother Bin is right, you are just a coward!"

The voice in his heart argued: "I'm not, Alice, listen to my explanation..."

However, Alice in her mind left angrily, leaving only a vague back and a voice echoing in her ears: "Brother Bin chose to trust you. If you are not a coward, you should choose to trust Brother Bin."

Luo Lie sighed, slowly lowered the muzzle, and handed the pistol back to the judge in front of him.

The candidate team of the Elephant Party has performed quite well in handling the crisis, basically protecting the candidates from being criticized by racial discrimination. However, due to the involvement of this case, their approval rating still declined significantly. Eighteen days later, the gubernatorial campaign in California was voting, and one day later, the election results were announced, and Adam Breson defeated his opponent with a greater advantage.

At this time, Luo Lie spent the 19th night in prison.

During the nineteen days, Cao Bin would visit Luo Lie every day. Every time he came, Clarence would accompany Cao Bin. This was Adam Breson's arrangement. Clarence would serve as Luo Lie's chief defense lawyer, and Cao Bin was Clarence's assistant. Cao Bin had a thick foundation. Although he was cruel to Eston, he could not bear it after all. After being released in court, Dr. Anthony conducted a detailed examination for Cao Bin and gave the most reasonable treatment plan. Therefore, every day, Cao Bin, who came to visit Luo Lie, was in a much better condition than the previous day.

On the afternoon of the 20th day, Cao Bin and Clarence arrived at the prison on time, and there was a guy in a wheelchair following behind him. Lu Yao, who was pushing the wheelchair, seemed very dissatisfied with the guy in the wheelchair. He raised his hand several times to teach the guy a lesson, but he still couldn't do it.

Luo Lie looked very good, especially when he saw the guy sitting in a wheelchair, he showed a bright smile on his face. "Brother Biao, don't you stay in the hall to recover from your injuries, why are you here to come?"

Lu Yao also complained and continued, "That's it! Brother Bin came here to talk about the serious business and negotiate the trial defense. Why did you say you, a cripple, come to join in the fun?"

Dong Biao grinned and said, "I heard that Master Luo is going to go to the gallows. Can we, the brother, come and take a look? Take a look less, right? Master Luo?"

Lu Yao finally couldn't help it and slapped Dong Biao in the back of the head from behind: "It makes you smelly! It's a slap in your head, just match it with a lame one."

Cao Bin smiled and said to Luo Lie: "The dead lame man drank the wine you brought him, and cried like something. I have been brothers with him for more than 20 years, and I have never seen him cry like that bear."

Dong Biao said with a shameless face: "Brother Bin, you are not conscience. When did you pretend to be dead, didn't I cry too?"

Cao Bin curled his lips and smiled: "Thunder but not raining, can it be compared with your rain but not thunder this time?"

Dong Biao argued: "Isn't that because the wine is delicious? Next time you pretend to be dead and put a bottle of good wine next to you. I'll give you a cry that only rains and doesn't thunder. Is that okay?"

Lu Yao slapped Dong Biao again and said, "Can you rest for a while? There is not much time, let Brother Bin talk about the important matter first."

Cao Bin did not speak, but looked at Clarence beside him.

Clarence could understand a few simple Chinese words, but he could only listen and think about this kind of joke. However, he could guess from the expressions of those people alone, but it was just a joke between brothers. But when Cao Bin turned his eyes to him and the others suddenly became quiet, Clarence realized that it was time for him to discuss the case with Luo Lie.

"The law is formulated to protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, so the court's punishment will definitely take into account public opinion. Now, the joint signature pleads for you have reached a climax. There are thousands of new people every day, and the total number of signatures exceeds 50,000, which does not include the bloody handprints of the Chinese community." Clarence seemed very confident. The previous case had already brought his lawyer's career to the top. If he could fight for Luo Lie to exempt the hanging from the punishment, he would definitely leave a glorious chapter in the lawyer's community. "In addition, there is also a great news to tell you that the judge you held hostage has also participated in the support activities for you. Just this morning, he went to the scene in person and signed his name."

This is definitely good news. This shows that Luo Lie has already obtained the forgiveness of the parties, and the parties' attitude in the trial will be crucial. If he can appear in court to plead, he will definitely impress the judge who tried the case. If there is basically no objection to the crime ruling, he will make some forgiveness in the application of the law.

Because of this, Clarence made the judgment that Luo Lie would not be sent to the gallows. It was precisely because of this that Dong Biao clamored to see Luo Lie and joked with Luo Lie unscrupulously.

However, when Luo Lie heard such good news, there was no look of surprise on his face, and the smile he had just now. "Thank you, Clarence, I have worked hard for you for my business."

Cao Bin saw that Luo Lie was not in high spirits and quickly comforted him: "This is just our first step. Survive first and stay with the green mountains, so that we will not be afraid of no firewood. Mr. Breson also promised that he will do everything possible to help you. Lawyer Clarence will also seek assistance and follow your case indefinitely. We will look for all opportunities to get a commutation for you."

Luo Lie smiled faintly and said, "It doesn't matter. Brother Bin, I can accept it whether it's on the gallows or sitting in the bottom of the prison. The only thing I hope is to attend the wedding ceremony between you and Brother Biao."

Cao Bin immediately burst into tears.

Dong Biao rubbed his eyes a few times and shouted, "You guy don't play like this. I've agreed that everyone will laugh together, you can't just yourself..." Dong Biao was still smiling when he spoke, but as he spoke, his throat was blocked, his voice was choked, and two lines of tears flowed down unyieldingly.

For Cao Bin and Dong Biao, Luo Lie is more than 20 years younger than them. They are not only brothers but also have a father-son relationship. How can a father really laugh when he sees his son suffering from prison for himself?

Cao Bin nodded in tears and responded: "I will definitely fulfill your wish! At worst, Abiao and I will hold our wedding in this prison."

Luo Lie smiled and said, "Brother Biao, you have to pay attention. You can only marry one. Otherwise, if you can't get into the bridal chamber, you may be in prison for committing bigamy."

Dong Biao wiped away his tears, returned to his inappropriate appearance, and joked: "Then you should remind me? Brother Biao has already planned to marry and marry. Your three sisters-in-law take turns to take turns, one person will suffer a year, and no one will suffer a loss."

Luo Lie jokingly said, "I didn't see that Brother Biao is really smart. No wonder my three sisters-in-law can be so devoted to you."

Dong Biao laughed and said, "That's not because Brother Biao is smart, it's because your brother Biao's middle leg is not injured."

The meeting time is limited, and in a blink of an eye, fifteen minutes passed.

The prison guard had already come and urged him for the second time, so Cao Bin had to get up and prepare to leave.

"Pick up, Luo Lie, Brother Bin will definitely try his best to save you." This sentence is not the first time Cao Bin said. The implication is that if he can't save Luo Lie by taking a normal way, then he will choose an extreme method.

Luo Lie just smiled faintly and followed the prison guard back to the cell.

Five days later, the court opened a trial of Luo Lie's contempt of the court's hostage.

The sensational effect of this case is obviously not as good as the previous case, but it has received no less attention than the former. There are many citizens who support sympathize with Luo Lie. There are as many as 60,000 joint signatures displayed outside the court alone. The Chinese workers in Kingsoft were mobilized by all, conveying their voices to the court in the form of bloody handprints. They are willing to use their lives to guarantee that Luo Lie is not a bad person, so he will definitely not make such impulsive moves again.

In the court, the seats were full, and outside the court, thousands of people gathered.

However, the trial process of this case was extremely simple. The accused party simply stated the case and did not submit any physical witnesses. The defense did not question the accused party's statement. It only gave a pleading explanation to the judge and the jury on the background and reasons of the case. The judge who was held hostage did not appear in court, but he submitted a personal pleading letter to the court.

Just as the judge knocked on the gavel and was about to announce the adjournment waiting for the jury's verdict, the door to the court was suddenly opened.

Father Simon appeared in everyone's sight with two clergymen dressed in white Catholic bishop robes. The people in the court did not recognize Father Simon, but they were familiar with the other two, and the one standing next was the lead bishop of Kingsoft Theological Seminary, and the one in the middle was the bishop of the entire Kingsoft region.

In the United States of America, there are almost no unbeliever in the 80-year-olds to children who are three or four years old to be fed. Among the three major Christian schools, Catholicism has the most solid and profound foundation, and the three major schools are originally one. Therefore, all believers expressed great respect for the arrival of the two bishops, including the judges in court and all jury members.

"His judge, all the jurors, I have a few words to say in the case of Nuoli." The three clergymen came to the trial area. After signaling to the judge and the juror in court, the bishop of the diocese came to Luo Lie, sorted out his clothes for Luo Lie, and said, "I know you are a good child. Father Simon has told me all of them. However, as the Lord's child, if you do something wrong, you must accept the Lord's punishment. No matter what reason you have, do you understand?"

Luo Lie nodded calmly.

The bishop of the diocese turned to the judge and the juror: "Although this child did something wrong, he did not intend to contempt the court, nor did he want to hurt the judge. He just held his promise in desperation. The punishment of the law should not be imposed on a good child. Leave him to me, and let the Lord punish him and influence him."

The law is sacred and cannot be violated.

And the Lord is more sacred and even more inviolable.

The bishop of the diocese extended a helping hand to Luo Lie in the name of the Lord. Even if Luo Lie made a huge mistake, the court would still open the door.

The court finally convicted Luo Lie of the crime, but he had to go to the seminary to receive punishment from the Lord, and he could recover his freedom ten years later.

This result was beyond everyone's expectations.

In the defense seat, Cao Bin was in a trance. He didn't wake up until Luo Lie came to hug him. In the auditor's seat, Dong Biao wanted to rush over and pick up Simon and throw it high into the air. Unfortunately, his legs did not allow him to move freely. He could only clench his fists and shout in his heart. Beside Dong Biao, Helen covered his mouth tightly with his left hand, and held Xiao Gu Ting with his right hand, letting two lines of hot tears burst out and fell on Xiao Gu Ting's bald head. Little Gu Ting leaned on Helen's legs, bit his fists tightly, and his shoulders kept twitching.

"From today on, I believe in the Lord. I want to be the most devout believer!" Dong Biao turned sideways, wiped the corner of his eyes, and punched Lu Yao on the other side as his chest.

Lu Yao was punched, but he seemed to have not felt it. He looked at the trial area stupidly and sighed: "I, Lao Lu, believe it too, I, Lao Lu, also want to be a devout believer."

However, the vows of these two people only lasted less than eight hours.

During dinner, Cao Bin invited Father Simon to the hall. Dong Biao took out the wine that Luo Lie brought to him that he had only drank one glass and was reluctant to drink anymore. Lu Yao went out to the street to buy vegetables and cooked a large table of good dishes that Father Simon had never seen or eaten before.

"Father Simon, there is a Chinese proverb that you will not express your gratitude. If you can save Luo Lie from prison, it is the greatest kindness to me, Anliangtang." Cao Bin invited Father Simon to the master's seat, filled the wine for Father Simon himself, held up his hands, and greeted him in front of Father Simon: "I, Cao Bin, to you this glass of wine! From now on, all the brothers in Anliangtang in Jinshan are willing to work hard for you!"

A glass of wine is nothing. Even though this wine is a fine wine brought back by Luo Lie for more than 40 years. However, Cao Bin toasted like this was a great respect for the other party. Before that, only Ou Zhiming, the head of the chief lord, had enjoyed it once. As for Dong Biao and Lu Yao, who was accompanying him, he knew Cao Bin for more than 20 years, but he didn't even catch a toast with one hand.

Father Simon was about to become a Chinese master. He learned a lot of Chinese dialect with Zhao Daming and others and understood many Chinese etiquettes. But when Cao Bin toasted with both hands, he immediately stood up, took it with both hands, and replied in Chinese dialect: "Luo Lie is my son-in-law, I must help him."

After Cao Bin, Dong Biao was Dong Biao. Although Dong Biao's leg injury had not yet been cured, he insisted on getting up. After standing up with the help of Lu Yao, he filled the wine glass for Father Simon like Cao Bin, then raised his hands and greeted Father Simon: "Father Simon, I will not say anything. From today on, I, Dong Biao, believe in the Lord and vowed to be the most devout believer."

Father Simon took the wine, but did not drink it, but asked in surprise: "Why?"
To be continued...