CHAPTER 508: CHAPTER 209: SU QINGZHANG WAKES UP

"It was I who approved it," the voice of the defendant Chang Mei broke through Pello’s thoughts, and before Pello could speak, she took all the blame upon herself,

Su Ziceng’s heart jolted fiercely as she looked towards Chang Mei.

Everyone in the courtroom turned their gaze towards Chang Mei, and uncontrollable emotions surged among the family members, some hurling bottles, jars, and court materials from the audience towards the defendant’s dock.

"It was I who approved it. At that time, Qing Chang was in poor health, and I approved all the documents," Chang Mei said, enunciating each word with crystal clear clarity.

"No, it’s not," Su Ziceng also stood up, first looking at Chang Mei, then towards Pello, shaking her head uncontrollably, "She’s lying."

"It’s true," Pello replied word by word, looking at Chang Mei with a bit more admiration; Chang Mei was a smart woman. She had already deciphered the hint he unintentionally revealed during that night’s phone call.

He had just been hesitating whether to shift the blame onto Chang Mei, to suit Yang Wuxu’s wishes, but she unexpectedly stepped forward first to shoulder all the responsibility.

"You despicable wretch," the bailiffs intercepted the family members who lunged forward, as Chang Mei was hit by several thrown paper balls and cans. She didn’t dodge, her eyes filled with resignation.

With Qing Chang down, she had to hold up the Su Family. Ziceng and Xiao Chi, they must be fine, only she was guilty. She had been guilty ever since the moment Qiao Chu died. It was she who killed Qiao Chu and also she who brought Pello into Su Corporation. If it weren’t for her protective feelings towards Chang Chi, it wouldn’t have created an opportunity for Ye Taina’s son to exploit a loophole, and none of what happened today would have occurred.

Rather than being passively butchered, it would be better to actively take on everything. The Su Family was the cage that had imprisoned her body and soul for decades, and now she’s just moved to a different confinement.

"Pello!" The voice of Su Ziceng still echoing in his ears, Pello did not look back, but continued to recite the document "approved by Chang Mei."

"Considering the facts of the case have been clearly stated, and the defendant has admitted to approving improper documents for her personal gain, the court hereby sentences the defendant Chang Mei, during her time in service to the Su Corporation, as being culpably responsible for the Jinxi mine disaster, and, as per the provisions of our nation’s civil law section ***, is fined three million to compensate the families of the deceased miners. According to our nation’s criminal law section ***, she is sentenced to ten years imprisonment and stripped of her political rights for ten years."

After hearing the judgment, Chang Mei showed no reaction. Chen Jiachun swiftly responded, asking for an appeal on the spot.

After Pello returned to the audience bench, Su Ziceng remained silent, her eyes fixed on her hands. Pello too said nothing more; he wanted to embrace Su Ziceng, but she pushed him away.

Su Ziceng, looking up at Pello, said, "You’re lying. Why are you lying?" When testifying, one must take an oath, how could Pello nonchalantly take the oath and lie there.

"If I did not lie, does that mean I have to tell the court that it was your father, Su Qingzhang, who approved that document? It’s most suitable for Mei to bear the responsibility."

Su Ziceng was not without forethought on this matter, realizing Pello was protecting her softened her tone, but this did not mean she was willing to let Chang Mei unjustly bear this fabricated charge.

"I too agree with... Miss Su," Chen Jiachun could not care less about interrupting their conversation. Compared to Chang Mei, he was more inclined to shift the entire matter onto Su Qingzhang, who was still in a coma; obtaining medical bail was far better than imprisonment.

Moreover, just now Chang Mei had refused Chen Jiachun’s suggestion to appeal. Chang Mei’s attitude clearly was a refusal to cooperate, showing a determination to see the prison term through, so how could one not become anxious.

At this moment, a bailiff walked over, "Miss Su, you have a call from the city hospital."

Pello instinctively reached out his hand, knowing it must be the news of Su Qingzhang’s death.

"It’s about your father, Su Qingzhang; he has already regained consciousness."

"Dad has woken up," joy tinged Su Ziceng’s voice. As long as Su Qingzhang was awake, he would certainly find a way to persuade Chang Mei, or even more so, he could clarify the truth about that document to the court.

Her shoulder was suddenly gripped tightly by Pello, his eyes not reflecting joy. Su Qingzhang had woken up; what was going on? Pello could not fathom that the situation had suddenly taken this turn.