I have ten trillion licking dog gold

"Sigh, it has to be someone as highly educated as you. High position, high status, high income, and also a leisurely and free life. If I could go back to the past, I would definitely study hard and get into a good university."

Tong Dan took a sip of beer at a small restaurant on Jiangjin Road, which is called "Yangguanzi" in the local dialect of Shacheng. She sighed deeply.

These small, unassuming restaurants have limited space, mostly consisting of private rooms. To accommodate more guests, they set up a large tent at the entrance to keep warm and create a more lively atmosphere.

Fang Qing didn't drink alcohol, she just drank plain water, saying she wasn't feeling well. Tong Dan didn't argue with her, and chatted on and on about her own life, while Fang Qing enjoyed her drink.

"Why do you like eating this stuff?"

This hole-in-the-wall restaurant was chosen by Tong Dan. It was affordable and tasted authentic. The key was that the free side dish, cold-dressed houttuynia cordata, was absolutely amazing. She loved it, but she never realized that Fang Qing shared the same taste.

Like cilantro.

Those who don't like it call it stinky food.

Houttuynia cordata has many benefits, such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, but people who don't like it won't touch it.

Fang Qing was the same before, but today she ate with great relish, even more so than Fang Qing, and almost finished the whole plate.

"You're so focused on studying hard and making progress every day, so what's wrong with me eating houttuynia cordata?"

Cultured people speak in a unique way.

"Waiter, another plate, please."

Since it's free, why not eat it? Tong Dan looked at her friend who was saying she wasn't feeling well but had a good appetite and asked curiously, "Have you gained weight?"

"Come on, it's only been a short time."

Fang Qing picked up a soup spoon and ladled out lotus root soup.

"Has it been ten days to half a month?"

Tong Dan's eyes were full of mockery, ignoring the furtive glances around her. As a beautiful woman, and a high-class beauty with both good looks and temperament, if she didn't have the awareness to be "appreciated," then she shouldn't even be going out.

They're all fellow villagers; it won't hurt them to take a look.

"Isn't it true that people are in high spirits when they have good news?"

Fang Qing ignored it and quietly and elegantly drank her soup.

Tong Dan, who had just returned from a business trip, paused, picked up her chopsticks, and said, "I brought two sets of clothes for your uncle and aunt. I got them from Ninghai Leather City. I paid for them myself at cost price. They're in the car. You can take them back later."

Her car was parked on the side of the auxiliary road. It wasn't a privilege. Unlike the rigid big cities, Shacheng is very humane in some ways. For example, after dark, as long as you don't block traffic and affect other people's passage, no one will take it seriously if you park illegally to eat.

"What about mine?"

Fang Qing showed no politeness whatsoever.

Tong Dan laughed: "Don't you like wearing fur?"

"I don't like spending my own money."

"Pfft."

Tong Dan couldn't help but chuckle, "Princess Qing, ever since you and Boss Jiang came back from that concert in Jiangcheng, you've been like a completely different person. Fulfilling a childhood wish has such a big impact on a person?"

Fang Qing's face was elegant and refined. "Are you the only one who thinks that way?"

"cut."

Tong Dan scoffed, "It's absolutely not just my imagination. Have you weighed yourself? You've definitely gained weight. People only have a strong appetite when they're in a good mood."

"Is it possible that he was wearing too many layers?"

Ok.

With the arrival of cold air, the temperature in Shacheng has been generally only a few degrees recently, and the citizens around who are enjoying their meals have not taken off their down jackets.

"You just won't admit it. But I have to remind you, even if you're in a good mood, don't overindulge. If you grow into a fat woman, hehe..."

Tong Dan snorted, "Men are all very realistic."

Tong Dan picked up her chopsticks.

She ordered all of the restaurant's signature main dishes.

Pigeon stew with pork ribs.

Beef offal and turtle eggs.

In terms of economic development, Shacheng is just so-so, but when it comes to food, Shacheng is definitely a name that can be found all over the country.

"What? You don't like stinky mandarin fish anymore?"

Stinky mandarin fish is also a local specialty. It smells bad but tastes delicious. Both she and Fang Qing love to eat it. But today, Fang Qing, who usually wouldn't even try houttuynia cordata, ate one bite after another, but didn't eat a single bite of the stinky mandarin fish.

Strange and strange.

Are you really feeling unwell?

Tong Dan was concerned when, at that moment, the other party's phone rang.

"No phone calls during mealtimes."

Tong Dan tapped her chopsticks on her bowl, took out her phone, glanced at it, and then Fang Qing told her to shut up with a single sentence.

"Li Shurui".

Tong Dan immediately looked away, stopped talking, and ate and drank by herself.

Fang Qing, who was practically on "paid leave," pressed the answer button and picked up her phone.

"Sister Fang Qing, I need to talk to you about something. Are you free now?"

Li Shurui's voice was as warm and gentle as ever.

"You said."

Tong Dan, who was deliberately muting her phone, seemed to be focused on eating, but in reality, she was listening intently and letting her mind wander.

"There's been some news about Licheng recently, has Sister Fang Qing heard about it?"

"That baby girl?"

"Yes. The family is planning to take the child to Jiangcheng for an autopsy and may need legal assistance, so we'd appreciate it if you could go to Jiangcheng, Sister Fang Qing."

Be concise and to the point.

There was no unnecessary delay.

What is the relationship between the Licheng family and Tianci Capital?
Why meddle in other people's business?

There were clearly too many questions, but Fang Qing didn't ask, and Li Shurui didn't say anything either.

"it is good."

Communication between people can sometimes be like talking to a brick wall, and sometimes it can be so perfectly in sync.

"Thank you for your hard work, Sister Fang Qing."

"Isn't this my job?"

Both women laughed, and the sudden call ended in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere.

"Is there work coming in?"

As soon as Fang Qing put down her phone, Tong Dan immediately asked, "You didn't even bother to act."

"You really are a jinx."

"..."

Tong Dan looked innocent. "What does this have to do with me?"

Then, she asked in confusion, "What baby girl?"

Fang Qing picked up her chopsticks again, "The baby girl from Licheng."

"what?"

Tong Dan was surprised and even more confused. "What's going on?"

"do not know."

Fang Qing picked up a clump of rice, put it in her mouth, and chewed slowly. "They said that family is coming to Jiangcheng for an autopsy and asked me to go there."

"..."

Tong Dan was stunned, then lowered her voice, "It's not her relative, is it?" "She's your boss."

Fang Qing reminded her.

Tong Dan's words did indeed sound like a curse.

"What's going on?"

Tong Dan also thought it was impossible. If it really was that person's relative, there's no doubt that such a thing wouldn't have escalated to the point where everyone knew about it. This was something the victim had no choice but to do.

If that person were the victim, the hospital would have gone bankrupt long ago.

She is a member of the divinely ordained, and therefore understands the divinely ordained energy even better.

"A sudden act of kindness? But what do you mean by asking you to go? Are you trying to cause trouble for me? This lawsuit is not easy to win."

Tong Dan's brows furrowed, and she said, "I think you should call Jiang Chen. No matter what, you need to find out what's going on."

Fang Qing remained unmoved, silently chewing her food.

"I'm talking to you."

Tong Dan nudged her.

"If your boss assigns you a task, and you don't carry it out, but instead seek confirmation from a higher-level leader, do you think that's appropriate?"

"..."

Tong Dan froze, "But..."

That's right.

This is definitely a major taboo in the workplace.

But is this situation only about office politics?
"The stinky mandarin fish is burnt."

Fang Qing reminded her.

Tong Dan ignored her and looked at the composed Qing Gege, as if she finally realized something. "Could this be Jiang Chen's idea? Otherwise, she wouldn't have taken it upon herself to push you into the limelight."

Although there are differences, she is still intelligent.

“Right! You can’t call Jiang Chen. She might be waiting for you to go to Jiang Chen, and then she’ll just laugh at you.”

Even a small department with just a few people can be rife with infighting, let alone a large and ever-expanding business empire.

"She's really something."

Tong Dan stood firmly on his own hilltop, a slight worry flickering in his eyes.

I can't beat them in an IQ contest.

It seems that even in terms of emotional intelligence, she can't compare to Qinggege.

Qinggege was so calm. If it were her, she probably would have called someone immediately after ending the call.

"Red knife in, white knife out" is too low-level.

Some struggles leave no trace, and you can fall into a trap without warning. Although temporary gains or losses may not determine the final outcome, just like in chess, falling behind step by step will inevitably lead to a complete defeat.

hiss--

Just thinking about it made Tong Dan feel immense pressure. Not to mention the embarrassment, she couldn't handle a situation of this caliber.

"The first rule of workplace etiquette is: don't treat your colleagues as friends."

Second, never speak ill of your superiors to your colleagues.

Tong Dan laughed, "You're my colleague? Aren't you also my superior?"

Joking aside, she naturally understood her sister's good intentions. They might not be able to determine a winner in a short time, but taking her down would be a piece of cake.

Despite her complaints, she realized that if she lost her current job, she probably would never find another one in her life.

"On the other hand, although the public outcry was a bit much, helping that family was definitely speaking up for the people. Just like your breakthrough battle, your name will be forever remembered in the legal community of China."

Tong Dan stopped talking about personal matters, saying, "The facts are basically clear, and with the company's support, you're bound to win."

Fang Qing declined to comment and quietly ate her food.

Tong Dan took a sip of beer.

"Could it be that Boss Jiang also saw the news? I didn't expect him to be willing to get involved in something like this. Isn't this a trivial matter for him? This guy is so rich and has such a high status now, but he still has the same grassroots mentality as before."

Tong Dan kept talking about it and couldn't stop. She sighed, "That family was lucky. Otherwise, it would have been very difficult to get justice. There are too many similar cases. No matter how much public opinion there is, it will only be a short-lived spectacle and eventually come to nothing."

"If the public doesn't make a big fuss, there won't be any chance for those who have the ability and willingness to uphold justice to find out," Fang Qing said softly.

"That's what you said."

Tong Dan nodded, then smiled wryly, looking at her sister who, though young, already held considerable influence in the legal field, "Qing Gege, I'm just wondering, isn't the purpose of the law to eliminate human interference? How come in the end, the law still needs 'people' to enforce it? If that family relies on their own strength, is it completely impossible for them to get justice?"

Her question was very pointed.

This is especially true for Fang Qing.

"You're a professional, can you explain this to me?"

Tong Dan poured herself a drink. Wasn't she the same? Despite holding a high position and being a super rich and beautiful woman, she still had a "grassroots mentality".

Fang Qing picked up another piece of houttuynia cordata with her chopsticks. She could have avoided answering, but noticing Tong Dan's confused expression, she smiled slightly and said, "Seeking advice from a lawyer costs money."

"Don't worry, I'll cover the standard fees for lawyers in Shacheng, starting from now on. I'll pay whatever it costs!"

Tong Dan said boldly.

But are her sisters comparable to the lawyer from Shacheng?

Fang Qing didn't try to bargain with her, but spoke up in a friendly manner:

"In the beginning, there were no laws in a forest. There was only one rule, called the 'food chain'."

Tong Dan, who hadn't expected to get a response, looked over.

"When a lion is hungry, it eats a rabbit. When a wolf is hungry, it eats a sheep. This is nature, this is instinct. Whoever has the sharpest teeth and the strongest claws is the one who holds the truth."

So the rabbits and sheep lived in constant fear. Their only survival strategy was to run fast and hide well.

Tong Dan put down the beer bottle and gradually focused his attention.

Fang Qing spoke calmly and unhurriedly, "One day, a species calling itself 'Civilization' came to the forest. It announced to all the animals: From today onwards, we will establish a forest governed by the rule of law, with only two core principles:"

First, killing without cause is prohibited.

Second, all animals are equal before the rules.

Tong Dan turned down the heat of the stinky mandarin fish, then quickly returned her gaze to her best friend, whose talent far surpassed her beauty, her eyes sparkling with a thirst for knowledge. "And then?"

The rabbit was so moved that tears welled up in its eyes. It felt that its life was finally secure. It ran up to the lion, waved the leaf with the forest code written on it in its paw, and said: "Look, now you can't eat me. We are equals."

The lion looked at the leaf, said nothing, just yawned, and then turned and walked away.

The rabbit danced with joy, feeling that the future was brighter than ever before.

"Is the rabbit getting excited too soon?"

Tong Dan certainly knew that this was not a fairy tale.

Fang Qing remained noncommittal, simply continuing her narration without any subjective emotion, "Because of the existence of the Forest Code, lions can no longer directly eat rabbits, but eating meat is in the nature of lions."

So the lion ran to the largest carrot patch in the forest, built a wall around it with stones, and put up a sign that read: Lion Manor, Private Property, No Entry.

The rabbits were in an uproar when they found out. This was the place they depended on for their livelihood, how could it have become the lion's private property?
So the rabbits took the Forest Code to the lion to argue: The Code says that we are equal and this land belongs to everyone.

The lion slowly took out another, larger leaf, on which were supplementary clauses of the Forest Code, called the 'Property Law'.

The lion pointed to a line of small characters written in ant saliva and read: "Land ownership belongs to the first person to discover, effectively manage, and maintain it."

The lion said: "This land was the first and most fertile I discovered. This wall is proof of my 'effective management and maintenance.' So, this land is mine, is there a problem?"

The rabbits looked at each other, bewildered. They didn't know many words and couldn't understand what 'effective management' meant.

A brave rabbit jumped out: I disagree! I'm going to sue you in the 'Forest Court'!
The lion laughed: "Alright, welcome. The court is on the other side of the mountain. Judge Elephant only hears three cases a day, and the waiting list is already booked until next winter. If you sue me, first you'll need to hire a monkey who can write to draft your 'indictment,' and the monkey's fee is ten carrots a day. Then, you'll need to hire a parrot who can speak with the judge to be your 'lawyer,' and the parrot's fee is twenty carrots a day. Even if you win, I can 'appeal' to the 'High Forest Court,' where the judge is an old bear who only understands foxes. Guess how many carrots it costs to hire a fox?"

Fang Qing stopped. "How many minutes has it been? How much do you owe me?"

"Waiter, another plate of houttuynia cordata!" (End of Chapter)