Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?!

After Bai Qinghua finished speaking as a witness, the entire courtroom investigation phase came to an end.

The trial entered a short recess, which is a procedural break.

After the break, the courtroom debate, the defendant's final statement, and the court's verdict would follow sequentially.

Among them, the defendant's final statement is the defendant's legal right to speak last about conviction, sentencing, etc., before being finally convicted.

The courtroom verdict is when the presiding judge announces the judgment result, including conviction and sentencing details.

These two stages are solo performances.

Before these two stages, the courtroom debate is a stage where the prosecutor, the victim and their attorney, the defendant, and the defense engage in verbal battles.

Witnesses basically have no more opportunities to appear.

So theoretically speaking, Nan Zhubin and his team's work for the day can be considered concluded.

Chonghui sat in the witness waiting room, feeling he still had lingering anger.

Although Bai Qinghua, who had just served as an expert witness, already had a go at the defendant's lawyer, Chonghui, watching the proceedings, still felt there was something unsatisfactory in his heart. It was like eagerly booking a session with a renowned fitness instructor, but after over an hour of training, he didn't feel a bit of soreness.

It's not just because the defendant's lawyer verbally attacked his peers but because the weapon used for the attack distorted too many psychological concepts.

Statements like "Nan Zhihao might have been ill before; it's not because of us," "He was introverted by nature, blame his own peculiarity," and "Illness identified through psychological consultation isn't truly an illness."

In the eyes of professionals, this is like someone using restroom supplies as weapons, just glancing at them is nauseating enough.

Even saying a word feels like being polluted in spirit.

If it were outside, Chonghui believes he and his junior together could at least have nine ways to ensure the defendant's lawyer faces complete social annihilation!

Nine ways!

But now, because they're fighting on an away field, even the most verbally combative amongst his disciples, Nan Zhubin, was defeated, which prompted Teacher Bai Qinghua to step in.

Even though they eventually won the argument, it still felt like a loss.

However, as Chonghui remained angry, he noticed that it seemed like he was the only one brooding in the waiting room.

"Junior, are you... okay?"

After hearing this question, Nan Zhubin glanced at Chonghui. With a sweep of micro expressions, he roughly understood his senior's thoughts.

After some thought, Nan Zhubin replied, "This was expected. Moreover, this isn't my battlefield; I've completed my essential duties."

Chonghui responded with a puzzled "Huh?"

Nan Zhubin gently shook his head and explained, "I came today merely as a witness. I've submitted the evidence I could present and explained it based on my expertise—my explanation is correct, so my task is done."

"As for the effects it achieved, that is beyond my control."

"Nan Zhihao is indeed my client, but what outcome he obtains in this case is not within my job scope. Worrying about this would be like a gym teacher worrying about a student's math grades."

"Furthermore, if I had said more on-site, it might have adverse effects, which would be detrimental to Nan Zhihao's psychological healing."

Chonghui looked at Nan Zhubin; it was rare to see his junior explain this much in one go.

"You don't care?" The big brother probed, watching his junior's expression.

Nan Zhubin nodded expressionlessly, "I don't care."

Alright then.

Chonghui then looked towards his teacher, wanting to hear his evaluation of this trial's outcome.

"Ti-mi~~"

Bai Qinghua, who was lounging with his phone, noticed his disciple's gaze and looked up suddenly, "Ah, why are you looking at me? I've finished my work perfectly, and besides, Nan Zhihao isn't my client."

Chonghui retracted his gaze from his teacher. What's this about "not my client because he's my student's client"?

Although he knew the teacher intentionally said it that way, that if anything happened, it would indeed be all covered, but Chonghui couldn't help but twitch his mouth corners, and his right hand unconsciously reached for his phone.

In this seemingly relaxed atmosphere.

"Knock knock knock—"

There was a knocking sound at the resting room door.

The door opened, and a fully covered Nan Zhihao removed his mask and greeted softly, "Teacher Nan..."

The three pairs of eyes in the waiting room immediately converged on him.

However, before Nan Zhihao could say anything, there were suddenly hurried footsteps from the corridor.

The once half-open resting room door was suddenly flung open as Lawyer Zhan and a young man with a watch rushed in.

"Zhihao!" The watch-wearing young man looked at Nan Zhihao and called out.

"Mr. Nan." Lawyer Zhan mouthed politely, but his eyes were burning enough to almost scorch someone.

...

The witness waiting room, which originally had only three people, suddenly doubled in number, even becoming slightly crowded.

A thick black-frame assistant and a thin white-frame assistant somehow appeared at the door.

Yet, Lawyer Zhan ignored all of this.

He now seemed even more excited than the watch-wearing young man, "We saw from afar that someone sitting at the back looked a lot like you during the trial, why didn't you tell us that you came?"

Nan Zhihao opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, the words were impatiently taken over by Lawyer Zhan, "Have you come to terms with it? Although it's a bit late to propose a lawsuit for insults now, this is only the first trial, and there will be a second trial, where these can be discussed..."

"Moreover, moreover, the complete psychological consultation transcripts can be submitted as supplemental evidence, counting as evidence in the fraud charge. Although it's a bit late, as long as there are proper overdue reasons, it can be done!"

"Once the complete consultation transcript is submitted, almost all the previous defenses can be nullified, and it can completely disrupt their defense strategy, leaving no issues in the next phase!"

"You can even find Mr. Nan's school classmates to testify before the second trial, supplementing his social responses before the fraud incident, highlighting the mental devastation nature of the fraud case, increasing the severity of the situation..."

Lawyer Zhan spoke faster and faster.

His defense strategy was indeed complete.

But Nan Zhubin and the other two couldn't help but furrow their brows as they listened.

Nan Zhihao retreated a step lightly, clearly siding with the three of them, forming an opposition with Lawyer Zhan and the watch-wearing young man.

After saying a long string of words in one breath, Lawyer Zhan calmed himself, looking at the reactions of the four across from him, explaining, "I'm sorry, the trial earlier didn't go smoothly, I was a little..."

Nan Zhubin shook his head, "Your reaction seems like it's not just caused by the trial's lack of success."