"Chai Qihong has two sons and a widow. If they wish to attend the hearing, issue summonses for them."
Magistrate Liu continued his instructions.
"Yes, sir!"
Zhao Lin acknowledged the order, then suddenly said, "Your Honor, I have a small suggestion."
"Oh?"
Magistrate Liu glanced at Zhao Lin with interest, then leaned forward and asked, "What suggestion?"
"The East District has been chaotic this year. Homicides have been frequent, yet for a long time, none were solved. Public resentment has been building for a while…"
Sun Zhang's cheek twitched. Zhao Lin's words were as good as calling him incompetent to his face. He shot Zhao Lin a vicious glare.
Zhao Lin paid him no mind. 'I'm already in the Magistrate's good graces. I can afford to ignore this useless superior.' He continued, "This is our dereliction of duty, and it has also affected Your Honor's reputation."
Magistrate Liu nodded. "And your suggestion is…?"
