I have ten trillion licking dog gold

"I'm going to the toilet."

Hong Xiaoyu put down her chopsticks.

Look at his cup again.

No wonder.

It's almost empty.

He walked steadily without wobbling.

Li Shurui took a sip of ginger cola, her cheeks flushed, after all, she wasn't short of alcohol.

"Sister Shurui, eat more vegetables."

Duan Xueying could tell that the other person was also drunk.

and.

There was indeed too much food left over.

For example, fried pepper pork intestines.

Fang Qing really didn't touch a single bite.

"I'm almost full."

Li Shurui lightly covered her abdomen with one hand, "If it really doesn't work, let's just pack it up. The two of you aren't as strong as me alone."

She paused for a moment, then added, "It's not to maintain my figure, is it?"

Duan Xueying played along with the joke, "Of course I have to be careful, otherwise what if I get rejected or dumped?"

Li Shurui smiled gently, "Xiaoyu isn't that kind of person. Don't worry about that."

"Sister Shurui only met him for the first time today, how can you be so sure?"

"Xiaoyu and I aren't that close yet, but I know his brother. People from the same family aren't that different."

Ok.

Mr. Jiang's character is indeed reliable; the phrase "starting a relationship and then abandoning it" is simply not applicable to him, not in this lifetime.

He was the one who was abandoned.

"That makes sense."

Duan Xueying smiled and nodded, without looking at Fang Qing.

"I heard that you were introduced by Sister Sisi?"

Li Shurui asked.

"How does Sister Shurui know everything?"

Finally, someone has brought up this issue.

She was clearly visiting Jiangcheng for the first time, yet she seemed to know everything that was happening here.

"What's the big deal?"

Li Shurui made a nonchalant gesture, saying, "Although I have never been here, this is his hometown, and naturally it is also the land I cherish in my heart."

Not to mention Duan Xueying, even Fang Qing couldn't help but speak out:
"No public displays of affection."

Duan Xueying chuckled.

Li Shurui seemed to only then realize that there was a single guy at the table, and said frankly, "I'll punish myself with a drink."

Without waiting for Hong Xiaoyu to return, she raised her glass and downed the rest of the wine in one gulp. As a woman, that was quite remarkable.

Alcohol-induced numbness is another matter.

"Is this considered one cup?"

Fang Qing questioned.

"Aren't you going to call out?"

Li Shurui turned the cup upside down, rim facing down, and there wasn't a single drop left.

"You call that a bite?"

Fang Qing, true to her legal profession, was meticulous and detail-oriented.

"It's just an analogy."

Li Shurui calmly explained, "It's like suddenly stopping at 200 kilometers per hour. That's just a figure of speech. Is watching 30 episodes of a TV series in one go really one go? If Sister Fang Qing is serious about this, she'd better think carefully about whether one person can fight against 8,000 legal personnel."

Does Tianci have eight thousand legal personnel?

Duan Xueying's "curious" interjection was the perfect finishing touch, and all three women at the table burst into laughter. The scene was so delightful that the dishes on the table suddenly paled in comparison and lost all their flavor.

Why hasn't Xiaoyu come back yet?

After laughing, Li Shurui looked at Hong Xiaoyu's empty seat.

"He probably threw up."

Fang Qing said calmly, knowing Hong Xiaoyu's alcohol tolerance.

"I gonna go see."

Duan Xueying left her seat.

Watching her leave, Li Shurui smiled and commented, "That girl is not bad."

"Ah."

Fang Qing nodded in agreement.

"Has that family from Licheng already arrived in Jiangcheng?" Li Shurui asked.

"The child has been sent to Xinghuo Medical Center."

When will the autopsy results be available?

"tomorrow."

"No matter the outcome, it will be another trauma for the child's parents," Li Shurui said softly.

Fang Qing didn't say anything.

"How about we hand this case over to someone else?"

Li Shurui suddenly said.

Fang Qing frowned slightly. "Why?"

"This case is quite unusual in nature and has far-reaching implications..."

"I'm already here."

Princess Qing did not give way to the other party.

Yes.

Now that you're saying this, what were you doing when you assigned her to take over?
Li Shurui probably realized that her change of mind was wrong, and explained with a wry smile: "I was too naive at the time. That family's emotions are definitely not very stable right now, and it will be difficult for Sister Fang Qing to deal with them."

“This is my job. People who need legal help are usually not very emotionally stable.”

Fang Qing said calmly.

Li Shurui scrutinized her.

Changing policies frequently is wrong.

However, she was unaware of the other person's health condition when she called them.

It's fine if you're in good health, but if you already need to take care of yourself, it's definitely not appropriate to handle such high-intensity, high-pressure work.

and.

It's still about facing the death of a small baby.

She believed in Fang Qing's rationality and ability, but she could no longer control even her own tastes; some forces are beyond the power of willpower to resist.

"Sister Fang Qing, you'd better reconsider."

“No need to think about it.”

Fang Qing was decisive and resolute, without the slightest hesitation, "If you think I'm not suitable, I will follow your arrangements."

"Sister Fang Qing."

Li Shurui said helplessly, "I was just discussing it with you."

Fang Qing took a sip of ginger cola. "I know."

Li Shurui sighed softly, sensing the awkward atmosphere, and changed the subject, "His cousin is hospitalized at Xinghuo Medical Center, should I go and see him?"

Given Fang Qing's position, she shouldn't have commented on this kind of issue, but she still chose to offer her opinion:
"no need."

Li Shurui looked at her.

“You know his relationship with his cousin, there’s no need to embellish it.”

Li Shurui smiled and said, "Sister Fang Qing, I can't quite accept your directness."

"If I were to persuade you to go..."

Fang Qing met her gaze. "Are you going to suspect that I have ulterior motives again?"

Li Shurui chuckled, then said quietly, "Is this how Fang Qing sees me?"

"Am I a hypothetical enemy in your heart?"

Perhaps due to the influence of her profession, when faced with that inexplicable feeling, ordinary people might feel lost and confused, falling into a state of mental torment and internal exhaustion. However, in order to avoid falling into such a predicament, Fang Qing resolutely chose to take the initiative.

Eyes facing each other.

Li Shurui smiled gently.

"They're not just imaginary enemies; we've always been enemies, haven't we?"

"I don't consider you an enemy."

Fang Qing looked at the other person and said calmly.

"I believe."

Li Shurui nodded, "But very few people can put their words into action. What you think in your heart is one thing, and what you do is another. Sister Fang Qing didn't treat me as an enemy, but didn't what she did hurt me?"

Fang Qing's heart tightened, and she pursed her lips. "The Old Corpse in the Mountain Village, it's very interesting, isn't it?"

If Boss Jiang were here, he would definitely be sweating buckets.

Didn't we agree to talk things out and not argue?

Correct.

It's all Hong Xiaoyu's fault.

If you can't drink, don't force yourself.

Why pretend to be a hero?

If he were here, the two older sisters wouldn't have any room to argue.

Fang Qing pursed her lips even tighter. Although she had no regrets, the constraints of morality still made her feel embarrassed.

They really do know everything.

"He told you."

"Yeah. He's a real man, he's got guts and takes responsibility for his actions."

Li Shurui subconsciously reached for the glass, only to find that the wine was empty.

It was still the alcohol that was at play.

If she were sober, even if she were to "confront" the issue, I believe she would definitely do so in a gentler way, rather than in such a straightforward manner.

But that’s fine.

No one is perfect.

There's always a need for proper outlets for emotions.

No wonder they went back on their word; they let her take the case one minute, and now they're kicking her out the next.

Everything suddenly became clear.

Although someone had indeed said he would confess after returning to Donghai, Fang Qing did not expect that the other party would actually keep his word.

That's really manly.

"I can leave."

"leave?"

Li Shurui looked away from the empty glass, tilting her head inexplicably, "Where to?"

"You can go anywhere."

Fang Qing looked away, seemingly indicating her choice.

Li Shurui wasn't smug; instead, she smiled and said, "Does Sister Fang Qing mean to hide away, to stay far, far away?"

Fang Qing didn't say anything.

Li Shurui said meaningfully, "Where does Fang Qing think she can hide? She definitely can't hide in China. Abroad? Which country? What about Fang Qing's family? What about her parents? Can you adapt? Can they adapt?"
Or is it that Fang Qing plans to cut off all contact with everyone, even her parents?

Fang Qing remained silent.

Li Shurui sighed, "Sister Fang Qing, you still underestimate him. If he doesn't want to, no matter where you hide in the world, he can find you."

"Then what do you want me to do?"

This is the suppressive power of status.

So what if we've been a perfect match since childhood?

"What I want to do."

Li Shurui laughed, "Sister Fang Qing, you've created this problem, and now you're dumping it on me. Don't you think that's too unfair to me?"

Fang Qing didn't regret it.
Simultaneously.

She also understood that the other party was innocent.

Then.

Whose fault is it?

That guy?

No.

He was not wrong either.

"He and I will only ever be friends."

Upon hearing this, Li Shurui's smile widened. "Does Sister Fang Qing mean that after seeing the old corpse in the mountain village, your relationship will become more platonic?"

Fang Qing's face flushed slightly, but she nodded earnestly.
"Correct."

"I'm just giving myself an explanation."

Li Shurui fell silent, looking at the other person with no hatred or resentment, but rather a hint of heartache.

"More than 20 years of silent waiting, is this all you've done? Sister Fang Qing, you're just deceiving yourself."

Li Shurui's eyes gradually lost focus. "Actually, sometimes I don't really understand you. Why don't you fight for what you like? For twenty years, you have no rivals at all, but you let twenty years slip through your fingers."

Fang Qing did not explain.

"Yes. Everyone's personality is different. And their love is different too."

Li Shurui asked and answered herself, speaking to herself, "Fang Qing's feelings for him should be the greatest kind."

Those who frequently become mistresses should know this.

I'm not afraid of being punched or kicked by a love rival, but I'm afraid of being offered cigarettes and drinks and having my heart pounded in with them.

Fang Qing is a person with a strong sense of morality. The reason why she is so calm about "The Haunted Village" is because twenty years is too heavy, so heavy that morality cannot weigh it. However, Li Shurui's words added weight to the scales of morality.

"I can assure you."

"What's the guarantee?"

Li Shurui's eyes regained their clarity. "Promise to cut all ties with him?"

"you do not believe me?"

"Of course I believe it. Over the years, Sister Fang Qing has fully proven her credibility."

I will explain it to him.

Li Shurui's performance was commendable, and Fang Qing was equally impressive.

Social interactions between adults should be tacit and unspoken; it's too unpleasant to lay everything out on the table.

According to normal procedures, reaching this point would be a perfect ending, with one side subduing the other without a fight and the other side achieving a respectable outcome. However, the key point is that if the nature of the problem were so simple, there would be no need to rush to have this meal in Jiangcheng.

“If Sister Fang Qing thinks I’m so hypocritical, I’ll really be a little sad. If that’s what I think, I’ll ask him directly instead of asking you.”

Li Shurui paused, and remained so for quite some time.

Only then did he speak.

"Sister Fang Qing, how about we make a deal?"

"trade?"

"Yes, deal."

Li Shurui raised her eyebrows again:
"Let's switch lives."

"I'll give you my spot, and you give me yours."

Fang Qing was stunned, wondering if she had misheard, or if she had misunderstood.

"But first of all, Fang Qing has to acknowledge my existence; she can't deny it later."

Fang Qing's eyes gradually changed, and shock, or even awe, quickly spread across her face.

"Are you crazy?!"

Li Shurui remained calm and said, "I'm not crazy."

Fang Qing took a deep breath. "You're drunk."

Li Shurui smiled elegantly, "I'm not drunk either."

Fang Qing frowned, her gaze unconsciously scrutinizing him.

Test her?
Even if it were true, they wouldn't use such extreme methods.

As a lawyer, she deeply understands one principle.

When a fact seems absurd and illogical, it is often the truth.

and so……

Was what the other person just said the truth?!

"This position should have belonged to you in the first place. I'm just returning it to its rightful owner. But I won't sever ties with him. These are my conditions. If you agree, then it's a deal."

As expected of another representative of businesswomen, Li Shurui is decisive and efficient.

She really came to Jiangcheng this time to discuss a big project.

"You drank too much."

After a few seconds of frozen silence, Fang Qing suddenly picked up her down jacket and made a move to leave.

Li Shurui remained calm and composed.

"Swapping lives is currently the best method; it's acceptable to everyone and very interesting. I really want to experience what it's like to be from Sister Fang Qing's perspective..."

Fang Qing turned around, clutching the clothes, "Do you know what he'll think if he hears these words? He's a person, not a commodity. What right do you have to give him away so easily?"

Instead, it seemed like he was getting angry?
"I'll pretend I never heard anything."

"You can hide for a while, but can you hide for a year?"

Li Shurui calmly watched the other person turn around, "Sister Fang Qing, you can be great, but do you have the right to be great for another life?"

The figure, who should have realized something to be startled and about to leave, suddenly froze.

"Please sit down. Xiaoyu and the others should be back soon." (End of Chapter)