Lawyer: Start with legal retaliation against infidelity!

Secretary Shi really wanted to hit someone... or rather, the person in front of him was a bit too much.

He finally understood what Huang Shi and Zhang Bingxin's mindset was when facing this person.

But he's not someone who lacks a sense of the bigger picture.

Time is already tight, and the other party is somewhat of a "hero," so he naturally wouldn't do anything too outrageous to them.

and so.

Just as the other party said.

Since things have come to this... let's eat first.

7 PM.

As the last dish was served, its steaming aroma instantly filled the air, whetting the appetites of everyone in Shiting. The smell alone was enough to make anyone's eyebrows twitch.

"I never knew Attorney Xu had this skill."

"Everyone says that every profession is like a mountain, and Attorney Xu is good at handling cases, but I never expected her to be such a good cook too!"

"Tsk, not bad..."

7 PM.

Outside, a cold wind howled, but inside the stone pavilion, a stove burned brightly. The few people who remained looked at the dishes on the table with surprise in their eyes. Many people had left, but those like Secretary Shi had stayed.

At the edge of the table.

Abbot Guanxin sat calmly at the table, while Secretary Shi and the others stared at the dishes, raising their eyebrows repeatedly, clearly eager to try them. Lin Yue maintained her composure, sitting gracefully to the side.

"Let's eat first, and talk while we eat."

Xu De untied his apron and sat down in a chair.

After the host and Secretary Shi started eating, the people around them slowly began to eat as well. Someone was about to pour wine when they realized there was no wine, just like an ordinary family dinner.

After a moment, Xu De tentatively spoke:

"Secretary Shi, Director Yang, you...you wanted to see me?"

After saying that, a hint of doubt appeared on his face, and he began to ponder the matter.

He did not know Shi Ci.

But the other party suddenly came to find me, and even seemed a little anxious, obviously because of something quite serious.

Being able to eat is not a bad thing, but if it were a good thing, why rush...?

In a daze.

Xu De's eyes flashed, and he vaguely guessed something.

The people in front of them also gave their answers.

"Yes, I'm looking for you."

Yang Guotao laughed heartily, put down his chopsticks, and hadn't felt so smug in a long time.

He felt like he was the Warren Buffett of the system.

A tiny investment leveraged a huge return; befriending Xu De was arguably his biggest political achievement in recent decades! Yang Guotao hurriedly explained:

"Have you heard of the classic cases selected by the province, Attorney Xu?"

Classic case?

Upon receiving the answer, Xu De showed a hint of surprise.

"Is it the Lijiacun case, or the No. 18 Middle School case?"

He'd only handled three cases so far, two criminal and one civil. There was absolutely no chance the civil case would qualify, so that left only these two. Yang Guotao added, "Yes."

"The news that came this morning is that the provincial department's office has shortlisted two cases for evaluation."

"Seven days from now, the people involved in the case need to go to the provincial department for a defense. Time is a bit tight, which is why we're looking for you." Many people will be involved in this case.

Huang Shi, Zhang Bingxin, Zhao Xingsun Dong...

And Xu De.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Lin Yue's eyes, but she was hungry and her eyes kept glancing at the dishes she liked in the distance, yet she hesitated because of etiquette, and there was a struggle in her eyes.

After thinking for a moment, she decided to ask about the important matter first, and asked with surprise:

"A defense? How did these two cases even get shortlisted!?"

Xu De, the suspect in the No. 18 Middle School case, never expected to be shortlisted. His methods were a direct challenge to the judiciary.

The design of the Lijiacun case is too central and appears quite radical.

Both cases being rejected was within Xu De's expectations.

"If someone votes, then there are points, and with points, you can naturally be shortlisted," Secretary Shi said.

Did anyone vote?

Xu De paused, his gaze lingering on the abbot of Guanxin for a moment before he immediately looked away.

He always felt that this old man was not simple...

Forget it.

Xu De composed himself, pondered for a moment, then stood up, used his chopsticks to pick up some food from a plate in the distance, and casually placed it on Lin Yue's plate beside him. He casually smiled and said:

"Director Yang, wouldn't it be better to just have a past within the system? I'm just a lawyer..."

"You know the process."

Yang Guotao shook his head.

In classic cases, the lawyer's response is also a very important part of the process!

Let me put it this way.

You've probably all had job interviews.

Most interviews involve HR or a few managers asking you questions, and selection meetings are similar, except...

The selection process involves dozens of people interviewing you!

Several provincial leaders and countless industry professionals are pointing fingers at you!

Yang Guotao paused, then whispered:

"I heard that at this conference... that person from the province might be listening. Xiao Xu, you'd better seize this opportunity."

Even if you lose... it will be extremely beneficial for you!

That one from the provincial level?

Xu De paused for a moment. Anyone who could be addressed like that by the other party... could not possibly be a department-level official!

That means... there are still experts!?

In short.

"Attorney Xu, the defense will be held in seven days."

"But the day after tomorrow, we have to leave early and take a car to the provincial capital. That means you still have one day to rest and prepare." Yang Guotao stated the exact objective of the operation this time.

Xu De was surprised. He got up again, picked up the dish, and placed it back on Lin Yue's plate.

The other person quietly raised a thumb under the table.

Xu De ignored him.

From this perspective... time is indeed tight, no wonder the other party is in such a hurry to find them.

only.....

"Me? I'm going to defend my thesis? I'm going to defend my thesis at the provincial level!?"

Xu De was speechless. He pointed to himself, then to the sky, and sighed.

Are you sure?

Should I defend my thesis myself?

This is like someone who didn't finish junior high school applying for a CEO position at Tencent.

Isn't this completely asking the impossible?

Yang Guotao himself said that the defense session would most likely be held by a senior leader from the provincial department, and that a lawyer's status was no more significant than an ant in the eyes of the other party.

"Well... it's always good for young people to gain some experience."

Secretary Shi was a little embarrassed, but still responded in this way.

Even if I'm not selected, I'll still gain some experience.

"Or it could be a great opportunity to expand your network."

It's really asking too much of the other party to have the final say during the defense.

But the words came back again.

Attending such a meeting is a benefit in itself. The connections you make aren't just about "knowing so-and-so" at a dinner table; they're real exchanges of valuable resources!

and so.

Even though Xu De was just going through the motions, neither of the two shortlisted cases was adopted.

But as long as you interact with the other people at the event and expand your network, then the trip will be worthwhile and you'll have gained a lot.

of course.

"I have one last question."

Xu De suddenly became serious.

"Speak," Secretary Shi said.

"Prosecutor Huang, is Judge Zhang my teammate?" Xu De raised an eyebrow.

Secretary Shi nodded and said "Yes".

Xu De: ...

Haha, Huang Shi is fine. Xu De is used to tricking him, so Huang Shi is probably used to the pressure. At most, the other party just doesn't trust him a little.

Zhang Bingxin's words...

To be honest, if Xu De were Zhang Bingxin, and he encountered a lawyer like himself, he would really want to punch himself twice.

I had already ambushed them twice two weeks ago.

They're forcing us to form teams right now...

"Are there any concerns?" Secretary Shi asked, puzzled.

"Forehead.."

Xu De gave an awkward laugh, feeling somewhat guilty, but still managed to say:

No, no.

"Let's eat first."

Everyone began to eat.

Xu De was puzzled as to why the middle-aged man next to the host was staring at him silently without saying a word.

But he didn't mind and continued eating.

He then picked up a few more dishes and placed them on his own and Lin Yue's plates respectively.

The following day, June 17nd.

10:30 a.m.

Xu De drove Lin Yue to Huoju Road, inside the "Houde Law Firm".

Inside Houde Law Firm.

Several lawyers are constantly busy. Lu Jinshan's team has been so busy these past two days that they haven't even had time to eat. The seven members of the team are almost taking turns getting coffee from the coffee machine to force themselves to stay energized.

The seven figures moved constantly within the law firm, navigating through a massive number of cases.

In addition to this...

There was also a young man I didn't recognize standing inside the law firm, holding several documents in his hand.

Xu De, who had entered the law firm, intended to first discuss the important matters and then leave the firm's affairs to Wang Chao. Upon seeing this, he paused slightly, then raised an eyebrow and asked in surprise, "Qian Hao?"

I heard a noise.

Qian Hao, who was in front, came to his senses and turned to look at Xu De behind him, a smile appearing on his thin face.

"Hello, I am Qian Wu."

As he spoke, he paused, and his extremely intelligent mind quickly grasped the identity of the person in front of him.

Qian Wu stepped forward and offered his hand:

"You must be Director Xu."

talking.

Qian Hao quickly reviewed the other party's identity information in his mind.

[Xu De, 25 years old, male, graduated from Yenching University, relatively outstanding in the legal field... Overall evaluation: Modern advanced human!] [Lin Yue, 26 years old, female, graduated from Tsinghua University, average adaptability, strong legal reasoning ability... Overall evaluation: Human.] Qian Hao immediately became serious.

A highly advanced Homo sapiens, a modern human.

The strong are those who ruthlessly enslave the weak, and although I haven't seen the case of this person yet, it's clear that he's not someone apes can compare to! "I suppose Elder Chen has already told you that I come from Yanjing. The reason I came to Green Forest City is because I look down on the locals in Yanjing."

Qian Hao admitted.

That's a bit strange.

Theoretically speaking, Yanjing, as the political resource center of the Eastern Kingdom, is clearly much better than Green Forest City. Shouldn't they look down on Green Forest City? "Ha, the legal profession in Yanjing doesn't care about academic qualifications or abilities; it cares about connections and personal resources."

As Qian Wu explained, a look of deep disdain appeared on his face.

"They're basically a bunch of primitive people who just came down from the trees, bound together by blood ties and self-interest!"

Lin Yue, standing to one side, looked somewhat surprised.

Such powerful attacks!?

Although Wang Chao had mentioned that the other person liked to say similar things, I really didn't expect it...

The other party is so "equal"!

The evaluation system applies to everyone without any regard for their status, showing absolutely no double standards.

Welcome to our company!

When Xu De gets serious, his law firm needs lawyers with such a strong personality.

"Director, what tasks do you have assigned to me?" Qian Hao volunteered.

"No mission."

Xu De shook his head. After thinking for a moment, he reached out to Wang Chao in the distance, beckoning him over.

Wang Chao noticed the movement and quickly moved closer. Seeing Qian Hao beside him, he immediately spoke:

"Attorney Xu, did he deliberately bump into you?"

"It's my fault. I didn't train Lawyer Xu well; his temper is just too stubborn..."

Wang Chao sighed.

"I was being too simplistic. The civilization of barbarians is destined to be arduous and cannot be accomplished overnight."

Qian Wu, without any hesitation, retorted, "Ha, an ape!"

Wang Chao was furious, "I'm an ape, what are you?!"

Qian Wu said, "All things considered, I probably haven't reached the level of a human yet. I don't have a resume, so I can only be considered anthropomorphic."

Wang Chao: ?

Wang Chao opened his mouth, unsure of what to say.

Education is meant to be used to educate people, but this person doesn't seem to consider himself human...

But it's okay.

Confucius spent several years traveling around the states. If I persist for decades, I will surely be able to enlighten others!

"By the way, Attorney Xu, did you need something?"

Wang Chao suddenly remembered something and quickly asked.

Xu De nodded, pondered for a moment, and then spoke:

"Don't go anywhere else for these seven days. I'm leaving all the law firm matters to you. If there's anything, discuss it with Attorney Lu. If it's something important, just call me."

Seven days? Full authority?

Wang Chao was surprised, and immediately realized what was going on.

"Something wrong? Attorney Xu, where are you going?"

"Great news, let's go to the provincial capital."

Xu De said, "Two cases from our law firm have been shortlisted for this year's classic case selection organized by the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. I need to go there." Shortlisted!?

Upon hearing this, Wang Chao's face lit up with delight.

"Okay, Attorney Xu, just focus on your defense. Don't worry about the firm; I'll take care of everything!"

"Um."

Xu De nodded, took stock of the law firm's current resources, made arrangements, and then turned to leave.

Not long after.

He then disappeared with Lin Yue.

Watching the two figures walk away.

Wang Chao paced back and forth excitedly.

"A classic case... Goodness, there are fewer than ten criminal cases like that in a year..."

"Qingwu Province has a population of 100 million, and with so many lawyers, there are at most ten slots available each year. Forget about being selected; even just being shortlisted is something most people wouldn't even dare to dream of..."

"The law firm was only established for two months... and it's already here!?"

Wang Chao felt a surge of joy and was incredibly excited.

You've chosen the right person to follow!

but..

"I'm not trying to discourage you."

"Attorney Wang, you need to understand one thing: the closer you are to the political center, the stronger your cronyism becomes."

Seeing him like this, Qian Wu couldn't help but remind him:

"The provincial selection..."

"No more than ten criminal cases are shortlisted each year, and this year there may only be five or six."

"They didn't even have enough for themselves, and as a result, two spots were snatched up by a lawyer from out of town... and from a newly established law firm." There weren't many spots to begin with.

You said if the competitor takes it, then let them take it; it's simply a matter of not being able to compete.

But if, despite having the advantage of playing at home, the club is picked up by a small law firm...

Qian Hao said:

"What do you think the people in the provincial capital will do?"