My online dating circle has millions of followers, why would she put a collar on me?

"There are two suspects involved in the case, Jiang Yi and Jiang Miaomiao, who are siblings. The amount involved is approximately 2.9 million yuan. The victims include Ms. Su Xiaoyue, yourself, and several other individuals whose identities have not yet been confirmed."

Gu Qinghan nodded.

"The current situation is," Li Zhenghua turned a page.

"Both Jiang Yi and Jiang Miaomiao signed confessions. Jiang Yi admitted that he manipulated Jiang Miaomiao to commit fraud, while Jiang Miaomiao admitted that she herself committed the fraud. The statements in the two confessions contradict each other."

Gu Qinghan tapped her fingers lightly on the table.

"Yes, that's the problem."

"This is precisely our breakthrough point."

Li Zhenghua's lips curved slightly, a smile that was characteristic of lawyers discussing cases, a smile that carried a certain confident certainty.

"Two contradictory confessions indicate that at least one was signed against our will. If we can prove this, the entire case must be reopened."

"How can you prove it?" Gu Qinghan asked.

Instead of answering directly, Li Zhenghua pulled a piece of paper from the folder and pushed it in front of her.

That was a timeline.

"This is some information I obtained from within the Zhongshan branch of the Public Security Bureau."

Li Zhenghua lowered his voice.

"Jiang Yi was interrogated in the early hours of the morning. During the interrogation, the surveillance cameras in the interrogation room were turned off for about forty minutes. During the time the cameras were off, no one knew what happened in the interrogation room."

Gu Qinghan's fingers paused for a moment.

The words "monitoring turned off" are more convincing than any lengthy explanation.

Why turn off surveillance during a normal interrogation?

What exactly happened during the forty minutes the surveillance cameras were turned off?

These questions don't need her answers. Anyone who sees this timeline will find the answers themselves.

"What about Jiang Miaomiao?" Gu Qinghan asked.

Li Zhenghua pulled out another piece of paper.

"Jiang Miaomiao's situation is clearer. She was detained for a longer period of time, with nearly seven hours between being taken to the Zhongshan branch and signing the confession."

During those seven hours, she didn't see any lawyers, received any phone calls, or even go to the restroom.

Li Zhenghua paused for a moment, his gaze lingering on Gu Qinghan's face for a brief instant.

"Furthermore, as far as I know, before signing the confession, Zhao Jianmin entered Jiang Miaomiao's interrogation room alone and stayed inside for nearly twenty minutes. After that, he signed the confession."

Gu Qinghan's lips curved slightly.

That curve wasn't a smile; it was a coldness that was closer to "I knew it."

"So, our strategy is—"

"Question the legality of the evidence." Li Zhenghua took over the conversation, speaking faster, like a chess player explaining his strategy.

"The two plea agreements, one obtained during the period when surveillance was suspended and the other obtained during prolonged detention without a lawyer present, can both be questioned for their legal validity."

"Once the confession is excluded, the remaining evidence, such as transfer records, chat screenshots, and account real-name information, can only prove the flow of funds and the facts of the chat, but cannot prove who the actual operator was."

"At that point, the prosecutor's office can only return the case for supplementary investigation. During the supplementary investigation, we can apply for bail for Jiang Yi."

After listening, Gu Qinghan remained silent for a moment.

What happens after bail is granted?

"After being released on bail pending trial,"

Li Zhenghua softened his voice.

"It depends on the prosecutor's office's attitude. If they insist on prosecuting, we can only wait for the trial. If they believe the evidence is insufficient, they may decide not to prosecute."

"How long will it take?"

Li Zhenghua hesitated for a moment. "If things go quickly, it'll take a month or two; if it takes longer... it's hard to say."

Gu Qinghan leaned back in his chair and tapped his fingers lightly twice on the edge of the table.

She shook her head.

Li Zhenghua was puzzled. He sensed that Gu Qinghan did not approve of him.

What exactly is the problem?

Didn't Miss Gu want to protect the siblings?

Seeing that Li Zhenghua didn't speak, Gu Qinghan drank a cup of coffee.

"I want you to pin all the blame on Jiang Miaomiao and completely clear Jiang Yi of suspicion."

"what?"

Li Zhenghua was slightly surprised, but he quickly recovered.

"We understand your request, Ms. Gu, but the evidence is currently..."

Li Zhenghua was speaking when Gu Qinghan handed him her phone.

Li Zhenghua took it and found that it was a bank statement.

After quickly scanning the bank statements, he combined what he already knew with the information and roughly knew what to do.

He respectfully handed the phone back.

"Miss Gu, rest assured, with such ample evidence, I guarantee I will exonerate Jiang Yi and shift all the blame onto Jiang Miaomiao, ensuring that Jiang Yi will not bear any responsibility."

Gu Qinghan nodded, then shook her head.

"No, not only that, I also want Jiang Miaomiao to receive the maximum punishment. I've already seen your professional abilities, and I believe you have the capability!"

Li Zhenghua nodded almost without hesitation.

In his view, this was a sure-win outcome.

All chains of evidence are complete.

It's safe to say that even a college student who's just started studying civil engineering could easily win such a case.

Not to mention him, a top lawyer with 30 years of experience.

Moreover, this case may very well involve torture to extract confessions, which could be a great opportunity for him to gain notoriety.

Not to mention being able to establish a relationship with Gu Qinghan.

This was killing three birds with one stone, and Li Zhenghua couldn't think of a reason to refuse it no matter what.

Seeing Li Zhenghua nod, Gu Qinghan was very satisfied.

"Ms. Gu, could you please send your evidence to my assistant later? I'll use it as proof!"

Li Zhenghua gave Sun Youqing a subtle look.

Although she knew it was an extremely important occasion, Sun Youqing couldn't help but think of her missing younger brother.

So she didn't listen to her uncle's conversation with the distinguished woman in front of her at all.

It wasn't until she felt herself being held captive that Sun Youqing came to her senses.

Although Li Zhenghua remained outwardly calm, he was inwardly thinking that he was doomed.

However, since she is his niece and he has no children of his own, he can only spoil her.

Moreover, she's not usually like this, why is she so indifferent today?

"Qingqing, what are you standing there for? Do you want Miss Gu to add you on social media?"

"what!"

Sun Youqing gasped softly, then hurriedly pulled her phone out of her pocket, stood up, and said respectfully.

"Miss Gu, I'll sweep you!"

Li Zhenghua then tried to smooth things over.

"Miss Gu, please excuse her. She's not used to the world and is a little nervous meeting someone as important as you for the first time."

Gu Qinghan didn't think much of it, and the two quickly became friends.

"Miss Gu, if it's convenient for you, could you take me upstairs to see Jiang Yi? I'd like to gather some evidence!"

Gu Qinghan put her phone away and thought for a moment.

"Wait a moment, let me ask."

As she spoke, Gu Qinghan walked out of the coffee shop and made a phone call.

After Gu Qinghan left, Li Zhenghua finally dropped his pretense.

He grabbed Sun Youqing's clothes and questioned her through gritted teeth in a low voice.

"Sun Youqing, what are you doing? Didn't I tell you how important Miss Gu is today? Why are you spacing out?"

However, Sun Youqing didn't listen to him at all.

Instead, he kept repeating it.

"Jiang Yi~"

"Jiang Yi~"

"Hey, Sun Youqing, what are you doing? I'm warning you, I have quite a few nephews and nieces, I..."

Just as Li Zhenghua was about to continue threatening Sun Youqing, he was interrupted by her.

"Uncle, whose case is this? Someone named Jiang Yi, right?"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhenghua felt like he was going crazy.

What on earth is my usually meticulous niece doing today?

"Sun Youqing, you didn't even read the case file, did you?"

Sun Youqing lowered her head in shame.

She had no interest in watching anything today; she was thinking about her dear younger brother the whole time.

However, she realized what was happening at that moment.

It's highly likely that they just have the same name.

That's too much of a coincidence.

Moreover, her younger brother's family was very poor, and he borrowed money from her every day. How could he possibly be related to a princess like Gu Qinghan?

Just as Li Zhenghua was about to continue warning his niece, Gu Qinghan returned.

"Attorney Li, the patient is still unconscious. You may go up and check on him!"

"Let's go, I'll take you!"

"Okay, thank you, Miss Gu!"

Li Zhenghua followed respectfully behind Gu Qinghan.

He gave Sun Youqing a look, signaling her not to cause trouble.

Sun Youqing knew she had caused trouble today, so she followed behind Li Zhenghua without daring to look up.