"The evidence is now conclusive," the Judge banged the gavel, "Does the defense attorney have anything else to say?"
"No."
The attorney representing Hu Yingying had taken the case out of humanitarian duty, merely going through the motions. He defended Hu Yingying out of professional sincerity, but deep down he also knew that Hu Yingying was the culprit. There was no escaping that fact.
"Very well, we will proceed with the discussion in court, and then announce the verdict for Hu Yingying and Hu Yaoyao! Court is adjourned for 20 minutes."
The court recess for discussion was part of the procedure, a necessary step to serve as a model for other cases requiring a trial.
Who among the workers doesn't enjoy a break?
This Judge was especially fond of the recess period during court adjournments, as during discussions all he needed to do was summarize everyone's opinions. Any extra time could be spent doing something else.