Who Made Him a Lawyer?

Chapter 495: Chapter 360: Fatal Flaw!

In this situation...

Even if the person framing and accusing has a problem with their brain, they wouldn’t rashly move against Xu Liang. At most, they would just oppress both parties with public opinion to speed up the process.

So....

"There’s a ninety percent chance the other side can’t guess that I would change my defense strategy overnight."

Xu Liang casually said this as he stepped on the accelerator.

The car’s four wheels started to turn, and immediately, it headed toward the direction of the Rose District.

Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu in the back seat were lost in thought.

....

The Rose District is a building in Hanhai City sold by developers ten years ago, with mainly middle-class customers.

The types of apartments sold are divided into two categories: one is villas, and the other is large flats.

Liu Meng lives in a large flat on the eighth floor, about 230 square meters, with a very large overall space.

3:00 PM.

"Knock knock knock~!"

"Ding-dong~ ding-dong~"

A series of knocks mixed with doorbell sounds echoed on the eighth floor.

Not long after, a voice came from inside the door.

"Who is it?"

The voice was somewhat rough, clearly a male voice, around forty to fifty years old.

"Squeak~"

The door opened.

A face filled the crack of the door.

"You are...."

Liu Meng was stunned, looking at Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi Su Yu at the door, with a puzzled expression on his face.

Seeing this.

Xu Liang immediately broke into a gentle smile and gradually opened the door wider.

Taking this opportunity, he also got a clear look at Liu Meng’s appearance.

Average looking, not particularly obese, about 1.75 meters tall, with high body fat, his face full of stubble.

Overall... more like a pig butcher!

Looking at the other party, Xu Liang slowly began to speak:

"Are you Liu Meng, Mr. Liu?"

Liu Meng paused and nodded, "That’s me."

"What do you need from me?"

Xu Liang said:

"Do you remember the beginning of August when you went to Sanma Village and found a body, then reported it to the police?"

This is...

The Hu Hua case!? Liu Meng was startled inside, instinctively feeling some dread, until Xu Liang continued speaking.

"Here’s the situation."

"I am Lawyer Xu, the defense attorney for the murder suspect Lv Xiong in the Hu Hua case."

"I’m here this time mainly wanting to understand some things about the case, to prepare for the trial."

Murder suspect Lv Xiong?

Liu Meng’s heart skipped a beat. He looked behind the other party, confirming there weren’t any police following, then relaxed quite a bit.

"Alright, Lawyer Xu, come in and let’s talk."

Liu Meng stepped aside to make way.

Xu Liang didn’t hesitate. He decisively led the group into the home.

The moment he stepped through the door, his eyes swiftly scanned the surroundings.

The other’s home was quite luxurious, with an elegant style that seemed beyond its time compared to ordinary people’s homes.

All the appliances were in place, including a refrigerator and a large TV.

Below the TV was a photo frame, with a picture that seemed a few years old, a wedding photo.

Xu Liang glanced around and didn’t see the other party’s wife. Instead, his sight eventually landed on the wall.

He saw a slingshot hanging on the wall.

’Slingshot... There are indeed examples of enthusiasts hunting game with slingshots, but...’

While thinking this, Xu Liang paused, and carefully examined the slingshot.

This slingshot... was very new.

The purchase date definitely wasn’t over a month ago!

The rubber bands on it didn’t have much dirt on them, only the leather pouch showed some wear from friction.

Xu Liang squinted his eyes at the slingshot.

At the same time, Liu Meng withdrew his scrutinizing gaze from Su Yu and Yang Ruoxi, and upon seeing what Xu Liang was looking at, he hurriedly stepped forward, taking a step to say:

"Lawyer Xu, are you interested in slingshots too!?"

Hearing the sound, Xu Liang paused and turned to look at Liu Meng.

He glanced at the other’s hands.

The hands were very rough, but that was just a characteristic of middle-aged people; they didn’t have calluses from years of hard work.

Xu Liang withdrew his gaze, and replied calmly:

"I used to play with them as a child, quite enjoyed it."

Upon hearing this, Liu Meng hurriedly said, "Lawyer Xu, which one do you like? I’ll give it to you!"

"Hahaha, that’s really not necessary. The main reason I’m here is to discuss the case with Mr. Liu."

Xu Liang laughed it off, as if his earlier behavior was just out of curiosity.

"Alright, the case, let’s discuss the case." Liu Meng nodded, showing a slight smile.

The two of them walked towards the living room.

They soon sat on the sofa, and Xu Liang nonchalantly took a pen out of his briefcase, as if he was about to jot something down.

"Mr. Liu, may I ask... do you remember the day you reported to the police?"

Xu Liang pretended to be forgetful and asked.

"August 14th, I reported it in the afternoon." Liu Meng responded quickly.

"Mr. Liu has a pretty sharp memory."

Xu Liang smiled and complimented him. Before Liu Meng could say anything, Xu Liang continued:

"Mr. Liu, may I ask... when you went up the mountain, did you see Lv Xiong, Mr. Lv?"

"According to our investigation, Mr. Lv’s mental state might be a bit unstable. We are advocating for a reduced sentence. If you, as the one who reported it, could provide any relevant information... we would be immensely grateful!"

As he spoke, Xu Liang showed a tense expression, looking at Liu Meng with slightly rapid breathing.

Upon hearing this.

Liu Meng felt a wave of relief internally but outwardly appeared to be deep in thought, recalling.

After a long while, he shook his head and regretfully said, "Sorry, when I went up the mountain, I only saw the body. I didn’t see anyone else."

"Is that so? That’s unfortunate then."

Xu Liang sighed and said, but then suddenly asked:

"By the way, Mr. Liu, is your wife not at home?"

Liu Meng instinctively replied, "I divorced many years ago, haven’t remarried since."

"What was the reason for the divorce?" Xu Liang looked curious.

"It’s nothing, just some minor conflicts." Liu Meng sighed and said.

"Minor conflicts? Do you need me to help you with it? I’m a lawyer, and civil litigation is within my practice area too."

Liu Meng shook his head, helplessly saying:

"Just some trivial matters. It’s good that we separated, besides... it’s been decades now."

Xu Liang continued, "Haven’t you thought about remarrying?"

Liu Meng showed a bitter expression and said, "No, I’ve found that being alone is quite good."

"Don’t you ever feel empty?"

Xu Liang appeared surprised, unknowingly deviating from the main topic.

"You see, there’s a photo on the table. Is that your wedding photo with your wife... how many years ago was it taken?" Xu Liang glanced at a photo frame under the TV.

The photo showed a young Liu Meng and a woman.

"Twenty-three years ago, perhaps."

Liu Meng sighed, involuntarily recalling past memories.

Xu Liang smiled slightly, "Married twenty-three years ago... how long were you married before the divorce?"

"Five or six years?"

Liu Meng replied uncertainly, a flood of old memories brewing in his mind, leaving him somewhat distracted.

"How did you meet your wife?" Xu Liang asked.

Liu Meng fell into reminiscing and said, "Thirty years ago, I was young back then...."

"When did you get together?" Xu Liang asked again.

Liu Meng murmured, "Knowing her... two or three years, went to a movie together, then became a couple, and later...."

He seemed immersed in past memories, his murmuring more like self-talk.

Until....

"Was that slingshot on the wall given by her at that time?"

Xu Liang suddenly asked.

Liu Meng instinctively said:

"No, it was given by Village Chief Zhang."

The moment these words fell....

An eerie silence suddenly enveloped between the two.

Liu Meng lifted his head, eyes narrowed to dots, looking at Xu Liang in disbelief, his heart in turmoil.

Xu Liang said nothing, just watched him with a gentle smile.

Village Chief Zhang.

Xu Liang wasn’t familiar with many people with the surname Zhang, let alone a village chief with that name, except.... Zhang Feng from Sanma Village!

But...

Based on police investigation, Liu Meng waited at the scene after calling the police, without ever interacting with villagers from Sanma Village.

This raises a question.

How did Liu Meng know him, and why did Zhang Feng give him a slingshot?

"Mr. Liu."

Xu Liang, with a gentle smile, softly inquired to his counterpart.

"May I ask..."

"What was your real purpose in going to Sanma Village?"

"Was it to hunt game? Or.... "

As he spoke, the two words Xu Liang softly uttered seemed like a devil’s whisper, causing Liu Meng’s heart to skip a beat.

"To move a body?"

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