Episode 23 recap: Xiong Jian Lin repented and admitted to lying.
Qi Heng has been trying to console Ma La Song, and now they are waiting for the final judgment in court. After work, they played a game of Werewolf together. Afterwards, they chatted in the car. In fact, they did all these things to cheer up Ma La Song. After all, this case has attracted public attention, and if the best judgment is not made, it will certainly be a blow to public opinion.
Soon, the court session began, and Ma La Song publicly revealed Xiong Jian Lin's crimes. In the end, Xiong Jian Lin was sentenced to death. Qi Heng had just come back to work from the hospital on that day. Although Xiong Jian Lin was sentenced to death, Ma La Song felt a bit uneasy. After all, it was because of her that the other person lost their life. It was also Ma La Song's first time presiding over a case, so she had some difficulty accepting these things.
Niu Geng emphasized to Ma La Song that this time she must personally accompany the defendant to the death sentence, which was indeed very difficult for Ma La Song. Niu Geng also knew that it was inappropriate for a girl, especially for the first time. He originally wanted to accompany her, but Ma La Song refused. She knew she had to face these things on her own. This was just the beginning of her journey as a presiding judge.
Ma La Song went to the prison and read out the document sentencing Xiong Jian Lin to death. According to the conditions, she could allow Xiong Jian Lin's relatives to see him for the last time, but unexpectedly, Xiong Jian Lin said he didn't want to see his family. So, Xiong Jian Lin was taken to the place of execution. However, at the last moment, Xiong Jian Lin requested to see his parents. Just as he was about to be taken to the execution ground, Ma La Song still wanted to fight for Xiong Jian Lin's last chance. Initially, the police refused, but they couldn't resist Ma La Song's pleading, so in the end, Xiong Jian Lin's father and sister came to see him. They saw their son for the last time, and after Xiong Jian Lin respectfully kowtowed to his father, he was taken away by the police.
This incident continued to haunt Ma La Song for a long time. The scene where Xiong Jian Lin knelt down to apologize to his father after returning home that night was vivid in her memory. Xiong Jian Lin cried and admitted that he was truly wrong. He also admitted that he lied in court and claimed he didn't have the intention to kill, but in reality, he did want to kill the other person at that time.
Ma La Song originally went to join her colleagues to play the Werewolf game, but when she heard them discussing killing her, it deeply hurt her. She returned home alone and couldn't sleep all night. The reason the court wanted to teach all the judges a lesson was to make them realize that every death sentence must be approached with great caution.
Qi Heng knew that Ma La Song was feeling upset, so he took the initiative to console her. Ma La Song had initially suggested going for a run together, but even after seven days, she couldn't overcome her emotions. Ma La Song said she had thought all night and felt that she might not be suitable to be a judge. Qi Heng continued to encourage Ma La Song, mentioning that she had always been a very positive person. Qi Heng had a long conversation with Ma La Song and even suggested bringing her resignation letter, as she was willing to approve it.
Ma La Song returned to the courthouse entrance and saw her colleagues conducting a trial inside. She had originally planned to go to the courtroom, but someone was afraid, so she couldn't enter. After returning home, Ma La Song received many messages from good friends and colleagues, all hoping she would recover soon. Qi Heng also sent an encouraging message, and gradually, confidence began to build on the internet.
Wu Shen Yuan saw the news related to Caiyun Villa and called for a meeting with all the members. With the encouragement from Qi Heng, Ma La Song finally managed to stand up and face the issues at hand. Ma La Song considered Qi Heng as her role model, and just a few words from Qi Heng could give her great confidence.
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