Soul Patch

Chapter 124 Love is Love (4000 words)

After lunch, Wenjie gave Zhang Meng's assistant an address.

The assistant looked at the address, which wasn't close, and hesitated before glancing at Zhang Meng.

"Attorney Zhang, is your court session at 2 PM this afternoon?"

Zhang Meng understood her assistant's concerns and smiled slightly, saying, "It's alright, let's see him off first!"

Wenjie casually said thank you and turned his head to look out the car window.

He had his arm on his knee and was tapping his fingers rhythmically, looking like he was in a good mood.

I really don't know what could have made him in such a good mood!

If it weren't for Sister Mei's pleading, she wouldn't have bothered getting involved in this case.

The faint smile on Zhang Meng's face became almost imperceptible, and a mocking expression even appeared in the corners of her eyes and brows.

The Passat weaved through the traffic, leaving the surrounding cars behind.

Wenjie looked out the car window at the pedestrians and vehicles rushing past, then turned and looked up at the driver.

Zhang Meng keenly noticed Wen Jie's gaze and said expressionlessly:

"It's alright, she always drives like that. In our line of work, time is the key to winning a case."

Winning a lawsuit often depends not on fame or talent, but on hard work.

Diligence allows you to gather more information, filter and discern from it, and find the most powerful arguments.

We've always done a great job with these things!

While Zhang Meng was saying these words, Wenjie's gaze remained fixed on her.

A girl who can thrive in the legal profession must have some extraordinary abilities.

It seems that this decisive and efficient female lawyer's outstanding quality lies in her hard work, extremely hard work!

Wenjie sat in the back of the driver's seat, and Zhang Meng sat in the passenger seat.

From Wenjie's perspective, he could just see Zhang Meng's beautiful curves and her long legs stretching out from under her white suit.

She could have lived a good life based on her looks, but she chose to rely on her abilities.

For this reason alone, she is better than many lazy girls in society.

Wenjie leaned back in his chair and said slowly:

"When we were eating, I asked you if you had a boyfriend, and you just smiled. That means you don't, right?"

Zhang Meng was stunned by Wen Jie's question again. When chatting with this person, you can never predict what he will say next.

The topics always start abruptly, leaving people unable to keep up.

However, lawyers are known for their silver tongues; that's their livelihood, you know.

"What, Mr. Wen knows a lot of talented young men in this city, so I can pick whichever I want?" Zhang Meng retorted jokingly.

The meaning is clear: a poor loser like me shouldn't worry about things that aren't my concern.

Wenjie slapped his forehead as if suddenly realizing something, and said, "Attorney Zhang is indeed smart. You know what, there really is one!"

"A hidden gem of a male god? Heh, you can keep him for yourself!" Zhang Meng resumed her polite smile, glanced sideways at Wen Jie in the back seat, and said seriously:

"Mr. Wen, I am your lawyer. I hope we will avoid pointless exchanges in the future."

Also, I have to appear in court later, so I need to review the case files now.

"Go ahead!" Wenjie replied casually.

The assistant was very professional, focusing intently on driving and not interrupting the conversation between the two from beginning to end.

Soon, the car turned into a residential area, the name of which flashed by.

Zhang Meng was looking down at the case files, so she didn't notice where the car was at all.

The assistant glanced at the rearview mirror and noticed that Wenjie was also carefully observing the scenery outside the car window. He asked softly, "Mr. Wen, is this the A Mansion?"

The last time I came here, it was late at night when I hitched a ride with a policeman.

I left in Huang Weiwei's car, following the navigation as I walked through the night.

I really couldn't see what the neighborhood looked like.

Now it seems that it doesn't quite match the name of the neighborhood.

The name of the residential complex sounds quite sophisticated: A Mansion. But then you look at the landscaping, the facilities, and the faded walls of the buildings…

It's an old neighborhood, but although you can tell the design style, the neighborhood still has a nice atmosphere.

But now it just doesn't look as nice as Jinjiang International Community.

The car entered the residential area and turned a corner. Wenjie looked at the spot where the police car had been parked last night, where a middle-aged man was standing.

Dressed in a suit and leather shoes, he looked quite refined, and standing downstairs in the old residential area, he gave the impression of an official coming down to inspect grassroots work.

Through the car window, Wenjie smiled slightly at the man standing downstairs.

Sitting in the back, he shifted forward and leaned closer to his assistant, saying:

"Yes, this is it. Let's stop here!"

He glanced at Zhang Meng seemingly casually, only to see her expression become quite complex when she turned to look at the refined gentleman standing by the roadside.

She turned to look at Wenjie in astonishment, her eyes scanning him with disbelief, a blush rising on her face.

“Mr. Wen… Mr. Wen, this… I mean, this gentleman by the roadside, is that you…”

Wenjie smiled politely, opened the car door to get out, and turned to Zhang Meng before getting out:

"Aren't you supposed to be in court? Aren't you very busy? Please wait a moment!"

Wenjie, with a cold and stern face, stepped out of the car, secretly feeling quite pleased with himself.

"Mr. Wen, may I ask..." Zhang Meng wanted to ask something, but Wen Jie had already gotten out of the car.

With a bang, the car door slammed shut.

Zhang Meng turned her head and looked at Wenjie and the man waiting by the roadside. She shook hands with him, and the two exchanged a few pleasantries before turning and walking towards the unit door.

Wenjie's friend always had a warm smile on his face.

The sunlight shone on his light-colored striped suit and white shirt, making Zhang Meng feel as if he were glowing.

How is this possible?

This kind of attire is almost standard for male lawyers in law firms.

Zhang Meng watched it at work, after get off work, in meetings, in court... and at one point even felt like vomiting whenever she saw a man in a suit.

But seeing this man in a suit today, I felt a genuine sense of goodwill towards him...

She lowered her head, feeling her face burning, and subconsciously reached out to touch her cheek.

It's hot, so hot!

The assistant smiled as she looked at Zhang Meng, whose face was flushed red to the roots of her ears.

She swallowed what she was about to say.

Cicadas chirped noisily on the tree trunks overhead, one chirp after another.

The landscaping in the old neighborhoods isn't very neat; the flowers, grasses, and trees grow freely, creating a vibrant and lively scene.

Outside the car window, the trees were lush and green, and inside the car, Zhang Meng's eyes were also filled with spring-like joy.

After a long while, Zhang Meng gazed reluctantly in the direction where Wenjie and the other man had disappeared, murmuring, "Xiao Wang, we..."

"Sister Zhang, I think that gentleman just now..." The assistant hesitated, then stopped herself.

When no one else is around, the assistant likes to call Zhang Meng "sister." The two have been partners for a long time and have a good relationship in private.

That's why the assistant saw Zhang Meng focusing all her attention on her work, not going on dates with anyone, and not seeing her dating anyone.

A girl's prime years are only a few years long. Several times she brought up this topic, but Zhang Meng always retorted.

"Xiao Wang, you also think that man is nice?"

This time, Zhang Meng didn't avoid the question; she looked at her assistant and asked.

"Yes, didn't Mr. Wen say he would introduce you to someone? I think you could try dating him!"

The assistant looked at Zhang Meng's face, which resembled a ripe apple.

This top lawyer at the firm, Zhang, who is known for her erudition and assertiveness in court, also has such a charming and demure side.

I've never seen anything like it before!

But it's quite cute.

If you've met a man in your life who makes you blush, what are you waiting for?

Zhang Meng immediately took out her phone and dialed Wenjie's number.

Wenjie answered almost instantly: "Hello?"

When Zhang Meng heard Wenjie's voice on the phone, she was startled again: Why did he answer so quickly, as if he had expected her to call?

She hurriedly covered the receiver, looking at her assistant with a shy expression: "Xiao Wang, what should I say, I..."

The assistant pointed to the phone.

Between two women, a single gesture is enough. The assistant meant for her to ask for the other woman's phone number.

"Mr. Wen... Mr. Wen, could you... hello, hello, call your friend who came upstairs with you?"

As Zhang Meng was talking, Wen Jie fell silent.

She thought the signal was bad, so she called out twice.

Then a strange male voice came through the receiver: "Hello, is there something you need?"

Wow! What a magnetic voice!

Zhang Meng felt as if an electric current was concentrated in her hand holding the receiver, crackling and spreading throughout her body. She held the phone numbly, her mind blank.

She mechanically turned to her assistant, Xiao Wang.

She stared intently at Xiao Wang, wanting to ask him for help, but also feeling that Xiao Wang couldn't be of much help at this moment.

“I… my surname is Zhang, my name is Zhang Meng, I… I am a lawyer at Leading Law Firm.”

After Zhang Meng finished speaking haltingly, she hurriedly hung up the phone.

No, no, I can't speak anymore, my voice is trembling, I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my chest!

Zhang Meng stared in disbelief at the case files scattered on the floor of the car.

They completely forgot about the court hearing.

"what time is it now?"

"Sister Zhang, we'll make it in time. Don't worry, I'll drive."

The assistant stepped on the gas, and the Passat sped off, racing towards the entrance of the residential area.

"Xiao Wang, slow down!" Zhang Meng said thoughtfully, watching the scenery of the neighborhood being left behind by the car.

Today is truly an extraordinary day! Every time, she's the one urging me to hurry up, to be faster, because we'll be late, and asking if I can speed things up!

The assistant released his foot from the accelerator, and the car's speed suddenly decreased.

"Working so hard every day, I've missed out on so much..."

"..."

Women who fall in love are all poets! The assistant's mouth dropped open, speechless with astonishment.

Is this still Attorney Zhang? Is this still the same person who always said: "Your value lies in conquering the judge, conquering the jury, and even conquering the opposing lawyer..."

A good lawyer, an excellent lawyer, an outstanding lawyer, is one who wins cases!

Winning a case is a matter of dignity for us as lawyers!

On that day, lawyer Zhang Meng slowly walked into the courtroom at the last moment before the trial.

That day's defense was extraordinary. She presented the client's emotional journey to everyone, speaking sincerely and touchingly. When she spoke, her voice choked with emotion, and her eyes welled up with tears, moving everyone present.

The jury included two elderly women who had given birth themselves. Upon hearing about the abuse the defendant suffered in his childhood, tears streamed down their faces.

Finally, she secured a lighter sentence for the client, and the client and Zhang Meng embraced and wept.

The scene of Zhang Meng shedding tears in court brought tears to the assistant's eyes and made her own nose sting.

She felt that the previous Zhang Meng was cold and unapproachable; if the previous Zhang Meng was considered, she could be considered an excellent lawyer.

Zhang Meng today, in her opinion, is an outstanding lawyer!

The advancement from excellent to outstanding depends not on professional skill improvement, but on the sublimation of one's humanity.

It was a man who suddenly entered her life, throwing her into disarray and softening her heart.

The assistant followed behind Zhang Meng and, after getting into the car, secretly asked, "Did you get the phone number?"

"Not yet, it's coming soon."

In the vast sea of ​​people, just one glance is enough to know that it has to be you.

Maybe this is fate!

Zhang Meng took out her phone and dialed Wenjie's number: "Wenjie, I want your friend's phone number."

Wenjie glanced at Huang Dongheng and said, "I think we shouldn't have meaningless conversations..."

He mimicked Zhang Meng's businesslike tone.

"If you won't give me your phone number, there's no point in communicating with you anymore!"

A faint smile played on Zhang Meng's face, her eyes resolute, revealing her determination.

Wenjie laughed, covered the phone receiver, and said to Huang Dongheng, "That lawyer Zhang Meng just now wants your phone number..."

Zhang Meng? That's the stuttering lawyer who just introduced himself as the leader!

At that moment, Wenjie simply shoved the phone into his hand. Listening to the woman on the other end of the line speaking haltingly, he was genuinely puzzled as to how a big name in the legal industry like Leading Law Firm recruited lawyers, and how someone with such poor speech could even get in.

Downstairs, the woman stared at him through the car window, making him wonder if he owed her money.

Huang Dongheng smiled slightly and shrugged at Wenjie, meaning "whatever."

"Okay, I'll send it to you later."

"Thank you! Thank you so much!"

After hanging up, Zhang Meng held her phone in her arms, smiling foolishly for a long time.

The assistant glanced at Zhang Meng and thought: Oh no, oh no, her IQ is questionable!

When a woman falls in love, her IQ and EQ plummet!

Wenjie put the phone in his pocket and smiled at Huang Dongheng: "That lawyer Zhang Meng, is she interested in you?"

Huang Dongheng and Wenjie exchanged a glance, the kind of glance that all men understand.

"may be!"

"how about you?"

“Wenjie, you came to see me because of the murder of Qianqian in the early hours of this morning, right? The police have listed you as a suspect, and according to your description, your fingerprints were found at the scene…” Huang Dongheng summarized and explained the information the two had just exchanged.

The meaning is clear: if you have something to say, say it; if you don't, don't talk nonsense.

Uh… they’re all men, Wenjie could tell:

Huang Dongheng had no romantic feelings for Zhang Meng.

If a man falls in love with a girl at first sight, he will definitely try every means to contact her and learn everything about her.

They would never try to fob you off like Huang Dongheng did.

Wenjie sighed. Love is such a mysterious thing!

No matter how many times we start over, Huang Dongheng will never love Zhang Meng if he doesn't love her!

"No, that's not why I came. I can easily handle the case myself," Wenjie shrugged and said slowly.

"Easy to handle?" Huang Dongheng looked at the boy named Wenjie in astonishment.

That's awesome! I really don't know where he got his confidence from!

He shook his head and smiled, looking Wenjie up and down repeatedly.

He's only a few years older than Wenjie, so how could a few years create a generation gap?

Sigh! Young people these days are really hard to deal with.

(End of this chapter)