Chapter 960 - 416: Semifinal Draw!
"The lawyer team from Liang City... performance score is 586."
The tribunal quickly gave final ratings for both sides' performances.
Qin Mu's score remained consistently high.
But...
The Liang City lawyer team's score was given extremely low due to their oversight and performance during the litigation.
After hearing this, the Liang City lawyer team.
Looked flushed and lowered their heads in shame.
This score...
Is highly likely to set the lowest record in this courtroom simulation.
"He won't advance as the first place again, will he?"
"There are only two lawyers from Jin City, but they advanced to the fifth round?! Advanced to the semifinals?"
"Ahem, two lawyers? In my opinion, it's completely Qin Mu's achievement."
"This guy's luck... is just too good, he actually drew another case he excels at in criminal defense."
"..."
In the gallery.
The golden medal-winning lawyers who were eliminated already looked sourly at Qin Mu and Zhang Wei.
Their mood was quite complicated.
Originally, they thought Qin Mu was just fishing for fame, certain to be eliminated in the first round.
However...
They've been sidelined for so long, watching several rounds of cases, while Qin Mu led Jin City into the semifinals!
This undoubtedly slapped them in the face.
Moreover.
Qin Mu actually drew another case related to criminal defense in the fourth round.
Be aware.
In each round of simulation, only one is related to criminal defense.
One in eight chance, and Qin Mu hit it.
...
In the venue.
Some office.
"Hahaha..."
Huang Qinglin looked at the live broadcast on the computer screen, laughing heartily.
Qin Mu's performance remained consistently stable, not letting him down.
In fact.
He set some traps in these cases.
If someone can spot them quickly, they can seize the initiative in the court.
And the three criminal defense lawyers from Liang City...
None knew how to counter the charge of teaching criminal methods, they were completely overwhelmed.
Indeed.
If they were a bit more rational, opting not to plead innocence at the beginning, the outcome of the case would be uncertain.
Because...
They could have worked on reducing the penalty for the charge of teaching criminal methods, striving to change Qin Mu's accusation of a two-year sentence to one year, or even probation!
Unfortunately...
They chose the wrong direction, resulting in losing initiative throughout.
"Semifinals..."
Beside him, Rao Zhengde stared unblinkingly at Qin Mu at the prosecution stand, murmuring.
In past exchange conferences.
The semifinal seats were basically fixed, never repositioned.
Except this time.
The dark horse from Jin City suddenly emerged, with an overwhelmingly strong posture, crushing into the semifinals.
"This... Old Huang, if you ask me, why don't we forego drawing lots for semifinal cases? One criminal and one civil, if Qin Mu draws criminal again..."
Thinking of this, Rao Zhengde suddenly looked at Huang Qinglin.
The courtroom simulation is currently in the semifinals.
Lawyer teams from four regions battle, deciding opponents through lots from two cases.
Respectively civil and criminal.
After the previous incidents.
He realized deeply one issue, in terms of criminal cases, Qin Mu has exceedingly rich experience.
His skill already surpasses everyone else.
Litigating criminal cases against Qin Mu is tantamount to self-destruction.
"If drawn, it's drawn, his luck is part of his skill, why amend rules?!"
Huang Qinglin frowned, blowing his beard and glaring.
Staunchly disagreeing to amend the rules.
If the rules were simply altered like that, it would be terribly unfair to Qin Mu.
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If practitioners in legal affairs don't value fairness, how can they seek fairness for others?
"But..."
Rao Zhengde sighed, somewhat holding back from speaking.
Semifinals have two cases.
Half chance to draw a criminal case.
Qin Mu has a very high chance of drawing a criminal case.
"To be this proficient in a field... it shows he's put in hard work."
Huang Qinglin's gaze flickered slightly.
Still refusing to agree to change rules, decided to continue using a lottery to select opponents.
...
Study Law Alliance Forum.
After the fourth round of hearing ended.
Netizens were buzzing again.
"Another crush, the up is too fierce! I feel the first place this time is pretty much assured."
"There's probably no criminal law unknown to up, right? But why do I feel, up is skilled not only in criminal law? Even financial legal provisions he knows thoroughly."
"The absurd thing is he could pull out that financial flow chart in an hour, even regular accountants can't achieve this, right?"
"Say... I'll suggest one possibility, up is actually omnipotent?"
"..."
Amidst the shock.
Netizens began to speculate again.
The things Qin Mu mastered...
Time and time again refreshed their understanding.
It seemed like there was nothing Qin Mu couldn't do.
In this case.
They gained yet another wave of knowledge, learning that imparting criminal knowledge can also constitute a crime.
As long as the public prosecution wants to prosecute...
A conviction can still happen.
"It's a pity the next round won't start until tomorrow, tonight is going to be tough."
"The fifth round of trials, the semifinals, I wonder if UP will give us another surprise."
"I actually hope UP doesn't draw another criminal case, more civil cases please, I'd like to learn some other areas of the law too."
"Brother, your vision is too narrow. If you master criminal law, why learn something else? Just send whoever you dislike right in."
"Master one skill, and you'll be set for life, UP seemed to have thrived this way all alongโฆ"
"..."
There are only two simulated trials each day.
One in the morning.
One in the afternoon.
Therefore, the fifth round of trials...
Has to wait until tomorrow to see, giving those lawyers some time to rest.
After all...
Sustained high-intensity defense is extremely exhausting.
The gold-medal lawyers participating are evenly matched, calling it a peak competition is not an exaggeration.
Every match...
Is extremely challenging.
Of course.
Excluding Qin Mu, who has been advancing crushingly all the way.
...
The next day.
Early in the morning.
Zhang Wei once again arrived at Qin Mu's door, proactively knocking.
Reminded him not to be late.
His attitude was very enthusiastic.
A stark contrast to his previous reluctance to battle.
Previously, the reason he didn't want to participate in the trials was mainly due to the fear of losing too badly.
Now...
With Qin Mu in the lead, he could comfortably act as a background prop and win effortlessly.
Anyway...
Qin Mu represents Jin City, and he also represents Jin City.
Glory for one is glory for all.
As long as Qin Mu wins first place, he too will benefit greatly.
His Legal Pioneer Law Firm...
Might take this opportunity to enter the ranks of nationally known law firms!
"For today's draw... it's better you go."
On the way to the venue, Zhang Wei suddenly looked at Qin Mu.
With an eager face, he said, "A fifty percent chance, we must draw a criminal case!"
If it turns out to be a civil case...
He'd really just be staring blankly.
Drawing a criminal case...
At least he could understand and maybe even chime in occasionally.
Not like in the previous rounds where he was just a mute.
Qin Mu: "..."
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
After playing so many rounds.
He suddenly discovered a problem, the opponents' strength...
Seemed a bit weak.
Despite all the preparations he made beforehand, many seemed unnecessary.
An hour later.
The two of them arrived at the center of the venue.
And found...
The gold-medal lawyers from various regions had already arrived on-site, gathered around a high platform.
Each with an excited expression.
"Three days in, this year's first place is finally going to be decided, wonder if it will be Qianzhou's lawyer team, or Shanghai's lawyer team."
"Ahem, you all seem to have forgotten about the dark horse from Jin City, it's really dark, can't get any darker."
"Jin City's lawyer team... indeed should not be underestimated, this year's finals will be thrilling."
"Wonder which opponent Jin City's lawyer team will face in the semifinalsโฆ"
"..."
Before the draw.
Those eliminated gold-medal lawyers transformed into onlookers, discussing eagerly.
This time, the final four are Qianzhou's lawyer team, Shanghai's lawyer team, Jin City's lawyer team, and Cangzhou's lawyer team.
Although it's Jin City's first time advancing to the finals...
No one dared treat Jin City as a newcomer.
In the previous four rounds of simulated trials.
Jin City already, through practical actions...
Slapped all of them in the face.
"Alright, come up for the draw now."
Huang Qinglin stood on the high platform and waved his hand.
Without much small talk.
Immediately after.
Three representatives went up the platform, drawing a numbered slip from the draw box.