Capítulo 297: An Open Book

Before Gu Nianzhi could launch her counterattack, the judge rapped his gavel against the sound block. "Request granted. Court will be adjourned while we wait for both parties to agree on a neutral third party for a second autopsy."

Huo Shaoheng nodded in agreement. "I have no objections to that. I just hope that it won't take too long."

Once the court had been adjourned, Gu Nianzhi followed Huo Shaoheng and his men out the courtroom, where they got into a military-use minivan and returned to the Special Ops base.

In the car, Director Wang, who had remained silent throughout the hearing, suddenly spoke up. He praised Gu Nianzhi. "I had my doubts about you at first, Miss Gu, but I was wrong. You truly are as intelligent and as quick-witted as they say you are. You have what it takes to be a good lawyer, and I believe that you will help us win this lawsuit."