What's wrong with this lawyer?!

However, Ji Xu just sat there without expression, causing Old Tang to involuntarily take a couple more looks at his opponent, admiring his composure.

But Old Tang quickly put the urn back and then said, "Now that everyone is here, let's talk. How do we resolve this? And where is your sincerity?"

Upon hearing Old Tang's initial words, Ji Xu almost thought the other party was the mediator.

After listening, he didn't speak, only glancing at Tao Dongli across from him, the message clear, it was time for them to show sincerity.

Zhai Xinhua spoke first, "Lawyer Tang, we are truly sorry about the two previous court hearing delays. We were really too busy. Let's not dwell on that for now. Currently, we are willing to compensate and apologize to you."

Old Tang smiled upon hearing this, "Compensation can wait, but as for the apology, what I've requested in the petition is a public apology!"

In plain terms, they played us for fools, now they think a simple 'We apologize' will resolve everything?

Just as matches should be made between equals in marriage, so should apologies be relative.

Perhaps it was because Old Tang was displaying too much dominance, or maybe it was because Tao Dongli was used to being a judge, but he couldn't help saying, "Lawyer Tang, the court session times and whether postponements happen are decided based on the actual situation of the court, not deliberately but unintentionally."
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"Now, we are offering compensation and an apology because this unintentional act has burdened you lawyers, but don't you think that your demand for a public apology is a bit improper?"

Old Tang similarly responded, "As Judge Tao said, the decision to postpone hearings is based on the actual circumstances. So I have to ask, was it really just a coincidence?"

"Whether it was deliberate or unintentional, it's not important. What's important is that it caused a significant inconvenience."

"Alright, since Judge Tao believes my request is inappropriate, then there's no need for further discussion. I'll be leaving. I'll need to stay in Jingzhou for the time being, as I have to wait for your court session call."

With that, Old Tang stood up and walked out.

At this, Tao Dongli panicked. He wondered why he couldn't keep his mouth shut. He already knew what kind of person Tang Fangjing was, so why did he even say those words?

Desperately seeking help from Ji Xu, Tao Dongli didn't expect the mediator with bushy eyebrows to also stand up and say, "Then let's call it a day for now. Lawyer Tang, take care."

What the heck? Tao Dongli was dumbfounded. Whose side was this guy on?

As he watched Tang Fangjing leave, Tao Dongli was about to say something when Ji Xu spoke up again, "Judge Tao, why did you even say those things? I already told you about Lawyer Tang's temper. You have to play along!"

"Look at what's happened now..."

Tao Dongli nearly spewed a mouthful of blood. Now you're blaming me?

But now he was truly desperate and rushed out, calling, "Lawyer Tang, Lawyer Tang, come back! We can talk it over slowly, no need to rush!"

Old Tang had made his point clear to Tao Dongli, that regardless of whether it was intentional, they were the ones seeking a solution, which meant they were the ones begging him.

The difference between taking the initiative or not was significant; in any case, he didn't care about escalating things.

However, Old Tang didn't even respond and left quickly, with Tao Dongli unable to catch up.

What to do? The higher-ups demanded results, but how was he to deliver now?

When Tao Dongli returned to the mediation room, ready to erupt, Ji Xu spoke again.

"Judge Tao, no offense, but Lawyer Tang made himself very clear just now. He is waiting for your court session call, waiting for you to show sincerity!"

"At the end of the day, isn't this all because of those retrial cases? So, that's it, right?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Dongli froze, it seemed... that was indeed the implication.

What to do with those cases? When facts are unclear, and evidence is insufficient, legally, it means 'no crime is presumed'. But if the High Court declares several cases as no crime presumed, it implies an increase in wrongful convictions, which is no trivial matter.

Even if the High Court ordered retrials, that doesn't mean the verdicts have to change. Sometimes, it also depends on how things are set up.

No matter how intense the online public opinion, before any change in judgment, these cases cannot be called wrongful convictions!

The reason they dragged their feet was to see if there might be a turning point later on.

But what happened instead? No sooner had they employed stalling tactics than Tang Fangjing delivered a punch to the solar plexus, painfully accurate...