"Of course not." Qin Shuimei smiled bitterly: "How can someone from that upper class make friends with someone like me?"

"Well..." Zhou Yi said: "Last question, how long did you lose your eyesight?"

"It should have only been two seconds at most. When I regained my sight and looked back, the woman was gone."

Only two seconds? Even Zhou Yi was surprised that he could control the time to such a short time. If this woman used micro-toxic substances, she would be a biochemistry expert; if she used acupuncture techniques, she would be a martial arts master.

This time also explains why the female killer did not clean up the traces at the scene and asked forensic evidence to wipe her butt, because she simply did not have time.

Although the forensic method of "covering traces with new furnace ashes" cannot be said to be very clever, it can have a certain effect in a short period of time and is more convenient; if it is to wipe away the traces of climbing in the flue, it will inevitably New traces will be left. If all traces are wiped away, it goes against common sense, because no fireplace flue in use in the world is completely clean.

Now that Zhou Yi has discovered a flaw, this is not because the female killer and the black sheep in the forensic evidence are low-level, but because Zhou Yi is too high-level!

"Mr. Zhou, I'm really impressed by you." Ma Ming was now able to speak smoothly. As soon as he walked out of the correctional facility, he called out affectionately: "You are really amazing. Even Qin Shuimei didn't see the female killer and was impressed by you." Guessed it? Haha, let me guess, are we going to do our best to investigate this female killer, find out the real culprit behind the scenes, and fight a beautiful lawsuit that will cause a sensation in Hong Kong? "

"I need to investigate this female killer, but this is just my personal interest..." Zhou Yi chuckled. The guy behind the scenes was playing quite well, which made him want to tease this guy: "But this has nothing to do with the case. Relationship……"

"It doesn't matter a dime? What you mainlanders say is so funny." Ma Ming listened enthusiastically: "What do you mean? If we find the mastermind behind the scenes, Qin Shuimei will naturally be freed. Isn't this the most correct way?"

"Haha, actually after reading the police transcript, I suspected that a fourth party had entered the crime scene..."

Zhou Yi smiled and said: "Do you know why I delayed going to Liyou Hotel for a few days to check the scene? I just wanted to see how powerful the mastermind behind the scenes was. I didn't expect that after a while, no one in the police discovered it. Or what does it mean to reveal that there was forensic evidence to cover up the traces of the real murderer?"

"Does this mean that the power of this mastermind covers at least half of the Mong Kok branch?" Ma Ming took a breath.

"Maybe more." Zhou Yi said with a smile: "To deal with such a powerful dark force, we must seize the best opportunity to uproot it in one fell swoop. We must not act rashly. So there is no need to alert others just because of Qin Shuimei's case. .”

"What's more, based on the current conditions, we have ways to help Qin Shuimei get away with murder. Didn't the mastermind behind the scenes kindly sell us a 'flaw'?" Zhou Yi said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I have to thank him. Woolen cloth."

"What exactly does this person mean?" Ma Ming frowned and said, "I really can't figure it out. Mr. Zhou, although the flaw is there, Sun Yuqing, the 'famous dog', is also very difficult to deal with. Are you really so sure?"

"Haha, didn't I say that in my dictionary..."

"There is no such thing as no!" Ma Ming immediately said in unison with him.

The two looked at each other and laughed...

***

On the day of Qin Shuimei's official trial, it was rainy and rainy, and it seemed that even God was decreeing something. Zhou Yi and Ma Ming came to the reception room specially set up for the defendants in the High Court in advance. They had the right and obligation to do so before the trial began. Qin Shuimei explained the trial process and what she should pay attention to when responding to the prosecutor's questions. (The court hearing was skipped directly)

The court was filled with people early. Originally, this kind of ordinary criminal case would not attract too many people's attention. Some of these people had received a phone call from the court and came to wait for the selection of jurors, and some I came here after reading the news reports.

Zhou Yi is still a trainee, so the lawyer in charge of this case is still Yang Cai. Yang Cai looked at Zhou Yi with a smile and whispered: "I have no preparations, it will be up to you later. Behave well. Oh, your wife is still watching you in the gallery... If the lawsuit is won, I will treat you and your wife to dinner." Zhou Yi nodded. After all, it was his first time to go to court. Even if he was fully prepared, he was still a little nervous.

"Case number kk24587/2013, the trial is now starting..."

"First, the prosecution and defense will select jurors. Prosecutors and defense lawyers, you have five opportunities to object. But please don't abuse it and waste everyone's time, okay?"

"Yes, your honor." "Yes, your honor."

Yang Cai, Zhou Yi and prosecutor Sun Yuqing stood up one after another and answered.

"very good......"

Xiangjiang law stipulates that any Xiangjiang citizen who is 21 years old and under 65 years old, as long as he has normal intelligence, no mental illness, ignores hearing impairment, can communicate in Chinese and English to the level of ordinary communication, and is not engaged in legal work, is obliged to become a juror.

Whenever a serious criminal case is tried in the High Court, 17 or more citizens with jury duty will be notified one day in advance to attend the court. Then, during the trial, they will be selected by the presiding judge and selected by the prosecution and defense parties to become the jury members. One member.

This jury system does not apply to magistrates' courts and district courts.

"The first candidate juror, ID number is..."

The first person the presiding judge drew was a man in his fifties. When he stood up from the gallery, he looked obviously panicked. After asking him to introduce his experience, the presiding judge said: "Prosecutor , defense attorney, do you object to this candidate serving on the jury?”

"I have no objection, your honor," Sun Yuqing said first.

"Your Honor..." Zhou Yi was very dissatisfied with this candidate's information. xxx, 57 years old, runs a private hotel as a business, and his residential address is...

"I object to this candidate becoming a juror because I have reason to suspect that, as a private hotel operator, he is likely to have a preconceived impression of the defendant in this case, which is not conducive to my client!"

"I accept the defense lawyer's request. But I must remind the defense..." The presiding judge frowned slightly and said: "It is your right to exercise your veto power, but your evaluation of the candidates is too subjective. Candidates In order to fulfill his jury duty, a person gave up his work and rest time and came to the court. Regardless of whether you accept him as a juror or not, you should give him enough respect, okay?"

"Yes, your honor, I apologize to this candidate for my inappropriate words and deeds just now." Zhou Yidao.

The presiding judge nodded slightly and began to select the next candidate...

The entire jury selection process took about fifteen minutes. Zhou Yi used all five objections to the sword regardless of whether the presiding judge would be disgusted with him.

Yang Cai, who was sitting in the auditorium, turned his head slightly. Zhou Yi's performance was so good, how could he look like a trainee who was going to court for the first time? With his efforts, four of the seven members of the jury actually Women, and they all come from a commoner class that is not very good, "women will always sympathize with women", which is very beneficial to Qin Shuimei.

"Dear jurors, I would like to first thank you for sacrificing your work and rest time to perform your jury duties. Now I will give you my first reminder..."

The presiding judge smiled and said to the seven selected jurors: "Because the defendant in this case is charged with murder, which is a very serious crime, the jury must make a decision of guilt or innocence based on five points. It passed with a large proportion of votes to two votes, does everyone understand?"

"Yes, your honor," the foreman replied as he stood up.

"Okay, prosecutor, you can file a preliminary complaint..."

During the court hearing, the prosecution had presented the basic evidence of the case and accused Qin Shuimei of murder; Yang Cai and Zhou Yi had denied the charge on behalf of Qin Shuimei. Therefore, the prosecutor Sun Yuqing simply stated the case and began to summon the prosecutor. Party witness.

The first prosecution witness was Zhang Shui, the manager of Liyou Hotel. After being sworn in court, Zhang Shui entered the witness box.
Chapter completed!