The trial of Cynthia's case took only one day. In the court verdict, Lu Ming proposed the principle of holding one's ground in self-defense, arguing that Cynthia was in an area where she could legally stay and did not need to fulfill the obligation to retreat.
Cynthia suffered psychological trauma as a child and was in a state of high stress for a long time after joining the army.
This is because he was sensitive about the legal stay area and took extreme measures after the victim invaded his legal stay area and harassed his companions.
In this case, although she was not in serious danger of injury or death, according to the forensic report, the cause of death was due to her history of heart disease, long-term use of addictive drugs, and cardiac arrest caused by hypoxia during the fight due to drug use.
In summary, this court believes that Cynthia's counterattack was legal and an excusable act of self-defense, and dismisses the prosecution's charge of third-degree murder against Cynthia.
However, it is recommended that the commander allow Cynthia to retire after receiving appropriate psychological counseling.
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At the community service station, Lu Ming was looking through the information on the five provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, including Anton.
Hearing footsteps beside him, Lu Ming turned around and saw a junior officer standing beside him. He squatted down and said, "Boss, there's a female soldier outside. She's been going back and forth a few times."
Lu Ming looked and saw a female warrior in camouflage standing on the steps outside the glass door. It was Cynthia. She was hesitant, as if she wanted to come in but was a little nervous.
Lu Ming nodded: "Call her in!"
The young clerk ran over and opened the glass door. Cynthia also noticed that Lu Ming had noticed her, and walked in with her head lowered.
"Thank you, teacher." Cynthia stood in front of Lu Ming's desk, well-behaved, just like a primary school student.
"You came here by yourself?" Lu Ming was a little surprised. This guy, don't break the rules again.
Because ultimately her commanding officer, Brigadier General Shefton, the school's vice-chancellor, ordered her to receive treatment at the military medical center for a year.
In reality, it may be no different from a year in prison.
Supposedly she can't move freely now.
"Oh, someone is here with me. I'm going to the hospital soon. Before I go, I told them that I want to see you, and they allowed me to." Cynthia looked up at Lu Ming: "Thank you, teacher. I thought my life was over..."
Lu Ming waved his hand: "I am also acting in accordance with the law."
In fact, I don’t know whether what I did was right or not. From the perspective of the legal spirit of the empire inherited by Donghai, it actually encourages and protects the individual’s spirit of resistance.
In my previous life, when society was stable, the education for individual citizens was to go to the police or public authorities to resolve problems.
Donghai or imperial laws encourage citizens to use their own strength to prevent acts that infringe upon their rights.
Both legal directions will actually have a great influence on the shaping of the overall character of citizens in a subtle way.
It's hard to say which direction is better.
In the former case, society may be more stable; in the latter case, citizens may be more proactive in fighting for their rights.
After pondering, Lu Ming smiled and said, "When you go, actively cooperate with the treatment. Life is still long, and you have only just begun."
"Yes!" Cynthia stood at attention, saluted, turned around and strode out.
The two young clerks looked at this scene and had become accustomed to it. The boss was so mysterious and magical. There were matters in all aspects, including politics, military, judiciary, and business, that needed the boss's handling.
I don't know where he gets all that energy, let alone his genius abilities.
The phone rang, and it was the boss again. Soon, the boss got up and left.
The two junior clerks bowed 90 degrees and watched their boss enter the black car. Then they stood up straight, compared their watches, and smiled secretly at each other. The boss stayed a few minutes longer today than yesterday.
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In the No. 3 courtyard of Wolong Restaurant, Lu Ming met Rabbi Fila and his wife Delna.
Dainna is one year older than the rabbi. She comes from a count's family in the imperial capital. She has a good appearance but is a little too fat. She looks like two rabbis. If she loses some weight, she might be a beauty.
Obviously, this is a political marriage, and it is unimaginable that many nouveau riche yearn for and are obsessed with aristocratic families.
So, thinking about Jennifer, his little wife, who had received an excellent aristocratic education since childhood and was well-behaved, cute and beautiful, he really found a treasure.
"This is my first time in Beiguan. Delna and I will be here for a few days." Rabbi said with a smile while sipping tea.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "It's a pity that my golf course and horse ranch are not yet completed."
Delna covered her nose with a snow-white handkerchief, mumbling something as if she couldn't stand some smell.
Rabbi showed a slight embarrassment on his face, and it was difficult to translate for her. He continued to say to Lu Ming: "Next time, when your club complex is officially unveiled, I will definitely come and play."
Lu Ming smiled. A pretty official next to him leaned over to whisper in his ear, "Boss, Madam Fila said that the countryside should look like the countryside. We don't come to the countryside to see tall buildings or to build those unnecessary things..."
Lu Ming waved his hand and glanced at her. "Now go to the office and tell Director Murong Xue not to arrange for you to serve me anymore."
The officer's face turned pale immediately. Seeing Lu Ming frowning and waving his hand, she put down the tea set with tears in her eyes, bowed, turned around and left quickly.
Lu Ming looked at her back and shook his head.
If a customer is unfriendly, you will be able to understand the general meaning yourself and there is no need for you to translate it for you.
You have to judge the situation. This fat lady in front of you is obviously a character trait and is not a good negotiation partner. If you insist on translating her bad words to your boss, how do you want your boss to react? Get angry? Otherwise, it will only cause embarrassment.
And it is obvious that this kind of staff member is the type who likes to stir up trouble and create conflicts in the team.
The rabbi looked at this scene, then looked at his wife beside him, shook his head, and smiled at Lu Ming again: "My father has agreed in principle to cooperate with you according to the conditions you set."
After Lu Ming returned to Donghai, Rabbi's second brother Simon quickly took the initiative and sent someone to talk to Lu Ming.
As a result, the more Lu Ming negotiated, the higher the conditions he asked for. Moreover, another oil giant in the empire, United Energy, was already in contact with Lu Ming.
The rabbi looked at Lu Ming and said, "Brother Qianxing, thank you for this time!"
Simon was in a state of disgrace, and it seemed that the cooperation between the two parties was about to break down. The news was also leaked, which made Feike United Energy think that it had an opportunity and joined the battle. Now within the Fila Group, it has been decided that Rabi Fila will be fully responsible for the Tianhai Oil Cooperation Project.
Rabbi Fira understood to some extent that it was the partner in front of him who was responsible for this.
He also didn't expect that the 300,000 political donation more than half a year ago would bring him such a generous return.
At that time, I just happened to see the story of Lawyer Lu in the newspaper and found it very interesting. I studied him in detail, and then, as a long-term investment, I wired the political donation to his account.
I feel that Lawyer Lu may be useful in Donghai’s business sooner or later.
Moreover, not to mention Donghai, if we encounter difficult lawsuits in the future, this Lawyer Lu should be able to help.
But I didn't expect that the rewards would come so quickly and be so incredibly generous.
Moreover, to be honest, this partner is a perfect example of the traditional noble morals of the Zhongzhou people. He is loyal and reliable, and I will repay your kindness with my kindness.
"Rabbi, was the stadium project you had in Andong Province suspended last year?" Lu Ming suddenly asked.
Rabbi Fira smiled and said, "Yes, originally the Imperial Games were to be held in Jiangnan for the first time next year. It was jointly organized by Andong Province and Jiangning Province. The stadium project was put to bid by the previous governor of Andong. But after the governor was replaced last year, there was an investigation and so on. It seems that the project was built half-heartedly and now it is unfinished."
Lu Ming nodded: "It seems that Anton's matter is indeed not easy to deal with."
Rabbi Fira was surprised and said, "You don't want to invest in Anton, do you? Then I advise you not to go. Even if the contract is clearly signed, it will be rejected by a new governor. There is no law there."
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Well, come, have some tea, have some tea."
Then the topic turned to other things, and the conversation with the rabbi was quite interesting.
Except for Dalena's frequent stupid remarks, the host and the guests were generally happy.
Lu Ming could also see the helplessness of Rabbi, but to be honest, there was nothing wrong with Delna except that she had big breasts and was brainless.