Lawyer: Start with legal retaliation against infidelity!

To be honest, not to mention Zhang Qian, even Zhang Wei was seeing something he'd never seen before.

In the legal sense.

The plaintiff is the party who files the lawsuit, while the defendant is usually the one who is accused and awaits the judge's conviction. Once convicted, the defendant will face imprisonment.

But Zhang Wei really learned something new today.

What do you mean by convicting the defendant but sentencing the plaintiff instead?!

Zhang Wei has been a lawyer for over twenty years and was among the first batch of top students in Dongguo. He has traveled abroad and participated in various high-level academic conferences.

but......

This is the first time he's ever heard of this angle in his entire life!

Who is the plaintiff? Who is the defendant?

"What's going on? Why is it that he committed rape, but we're also being convicted?!"

Mr. Zhang exclaimed in surprise, his face filled with astonishment and his eyes with panic.

"Yes, yes, he is guilty if he is guilty, and innocent if he is innocent. We are not the defendants, so why should we be convicted..." Zhang's mother quickly interjected.

Upon hearing this...

Zhang Wei then slowly spoke:

"As I said before, the judicial ruling is based on facts."

"If, on the same timeline, the other side is deemed to be correct, then ours will be labeled as 'false'."

"Since it's fake, the authorities will naturally not sit idly by. After this case is closed, they will open a separate case to prosecute the suspects."

Criminal offenses are different from civil offenses.

Even if a civil matter is discovered by the authorities, no one will care if it is settled privately.

But in criminal cases... once you're discovered, even if the victim reaches a settlement, the authorities will arbitrarily seize the right of interpretation, leaving you only to handle things officially.

Therefore, once the defendant is found guilty, there is no need for Zhang Cheng and Liu Yu to report or prosecute.

The police will automatically open a criminal case against Zhang Qian for false accusation and perjury!

Of course, we have to go back to the point.

"All of this is based on the premise that the judge believes that the defendant Zhang Cheng raped his wife Liu Yu."

"Liu Yu made a false accusation, and we are the real victims. Therefore, the judge is more likely to find the other party guilty because of us, or even... at the same time, Liu Yu can be convicted of 'framing and perjury' and the couple can be sent to jail."

At this moment, the top lawyer Zhang Wei's mind was racing. He paused slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"And this is the real direction the case is heading."

"After all...we are the real victims!"

"You're right, Ms. Zhang?"

Regardless of who the real victim is.

Anyway, this has nothing to do with Zhang Wei. He is responsible for the commission given to him by the other party. Since the other party said in the commission that he was raped, he will handle it from the perspective of the commission. He is not willing to consider anything else.

On the contrary, it was the victim, Zhang Qian...

"I...I......."

Zhang Qian was speechless, hesitant to speak, her eyes darting around, looking extremely guilty.

victim?

The case was all fabricated by herself; how could she possibly be a victim?!

However, despite the facts, they refused to admit it.

"Yes, I am the victim!" Zhang Qian's eyes narrowed, and a shadow of malice appeared in them.

Upon hearing this...

"Of course, Ms. Zhang, you don't need to worry too much."

"This case... whether viewed from the lawyer's personal interest or the defendant's personal interest..."

"Neither of them wants to be convicted."

"after all......"

"Article 236 of the Criminal Law, 'Rape'... Wow, that's a serious crime with a minimum sentence of three years, and in extremely heinous cases, it can even result in the death penalty!"

"The other party hired a lawyer to resolve the conflict, not to convict themselves."

"Don't worry."

After hearing this, Zhang Qian and her parents exchanged glances, and only then did they feel relieved.

Zhang Wei didn't say much. After turning the car key, he stepped on the gas.

The car engine roared to life.

Immediately afterwards, the car carrying the four people sped away, leaving only a trail of black exhaust fumes.

......

......

Compared to the anxiety of Zhang Wei and his group of four.

Xu De, on the other hand, seemed more easygoing. After visiting Zhang Cheng, the person entrusted by him, in the detention center, he didn't rush to do anything else.

I just gathered some information first.

As evening approached, he didn't return to the law firm. Instead, he bought some groceries and then headed to Baiyun Temple.

On the way, Lin Yue followed him around happily, even carrying his things very attentively, completely unlike her previous disobedient self.

This continued until 7:30 p.m., when the two returned to Baiyun Temple.

"Go and cook me two dishes!"

Upon returning to Baiyun Temple, Lin Yue seemed to have been possessed by something.

She stopped saying nice things, her obsequious manner vanished, and she puffed out her chest, her two small breasts puffed out, and looked up at Xu De, saying in a coquettish voice:

"Four dishes are enough; I can't finish any more."

"Make sure you get plenty of braised pork ribs and braised pork belly."

next second.

Without the slightest hesitation, Xu De reached out and struck the other man on the head.

"Bang bang bang!"

With each tap, Lin Yue shrank halfway down, like a radish that had been smashed into the ground.

After three taps, she bent over, hunched over, and looked at Xu De with a resentful expression, muttering:

"Why are you knocking on me!"

You've messed up my hair...

Xu De withdrew his hand. "It's nothing. I just thought you had been possessed."

"Hmph hmph hmph." Lin Yue felt that the pain had subsided, so she straightened her back again. However, although it didn't hurt, she was shrewd, so she didn't provoke the other party for no reason.

She thought for a moment, then moved closer to Xu De, looking at him expectantly, and said:

"But I still want to eat it..."

Xu De paused, picked up the groceries he had bought, turned to the side with a faint smile on his face, and said as he walked towards the kitchen:

"Then you can say you're the True Lord Pig Girl."

"I'm Pig Girl!" Lin Yue declared crisply, hands on her hips, without hesitation. "I'm Marshal Tianpeng!"

Xu De: ?

Xu De, who was walking, paused and stared at him blankly.

This kid... he's really going all out to get a meal.

Back then, she would bar her teeth and hiss when called "True Lord," but now... she's become like this.

"Alas, my lord... alas."

Xu De sighed several times in a row, feeling somewhat guilty about the other person's change.

But he didn't say anything.

He simply took the ingredients and went into the kitchen of Baiyun Temple to get busy.

During this time, Lin Yue stayed by his side and assisted him.

As for whether I have a temper?

Lin Yue, however, didn't seem to care at all.

spineless?

Have you ever eaten a meal prepared by a Level 3 Chef? Do you know what braised pork belly that's up to state banquet standards looks like? Do you know how delicious braised pork ribs are?

......

Xu De cooks very quickly; he can handle several pots by himself in about forty minutes.

The three dishes and one soup were ready and Lin Yue carried them one by one into the stone pavilion in the courtyard.

When Xu De washed away the smell of cooking oil and walked to the stone pavilion.

In a daze.

Inside the stone pavilion, Lin Yue sat properly at the table, looking elegant and dignified. If a stranger saw her, they might think she was a very aloof woman.

Xu De sensed something was wrong and took a closer look.

Sure enough, besides Lin Yue, there were two other people!

"Attorney Xu, I apologize for disturbing you uninvited."

Chen Jingshan sat on the stool, looking at Xu De with a cheerful expression. Although his voice was somewhat hoarse from age, it sounded very gentle.

Lin Guodong was sitting next to the other person. When Lin Guodong saw Xu De, he felt a little bitter inside, but he still maintained a "decent" expression.

Xu De paused for a moment, but didn't seem to have any objections. He simply sat down next to Lin Yue and casually said:

"No need to bother you, host. If you haven't eaten yet... then let's eat something together."

"Hmm...uncle, why don't you have some too?"

Chen Jingshan picked up his chopsticks and said with a smile, "Then I'll gladly accept your offer."

The food on the table hadn't been touched yet, and Lin Yue, that glutton, hadn't stolen any food either.

Only after Xu De started eating did the group begin to eat.

"Hiss~"

Lin Guodong picked up a piece of braised pork ribs with a rich sauce and bright color, which looked like crystal clear sauce.

He had just picked it up; he hadn't even had a chance to eat it yet.

The incredibly enticing aroma wafted into my nostrils, and in an instant, my appetite was whetted. An unprecedented desire to eat surged within me, and I kept swallowing my saliva.

this......

It smells even better than last time!

Lin Guodong stared intently at the meat, his mind reeling.

He had eaten a dish cooked by the other party once, and the taste was unforgettable, even surpassing the high-end restaurants he frequented.

"No wonder...no wonder the moon hasn't been eating with us for the past year..."

A bitter feeling and a sense of grievance suddenly welled up in Lin Guodong's heart.

How warm and cozy those mealtimes were for my family of three in the past.

Until a year ago, after Xu De appeared...

His daughter, Lin Yue, immediately cut ties with him. Not only did she refuse to eat dinner with him, but she also refused to eat breakfast with him. When asked, she said that the food was like chewing wax!

"Damn it...damn it!"

Lin Guodong felt a deep sense of sorrow, but he also turned his grief and anger into a strong appetite. He opened his mouth and stuffed the ribs into it.

The moment of entering.

The flavor of the meat coated in sauce bursts in your mouth instantly, the tender texture and savory sauce... a perfect way to satisfy your taste buds!

Lin Guodong savored the food, but only felt hungrier.

It smells delicious, and it tastes delicious too!

Compared to him, Chen Jingshan on the other side was much more straightforward.

"Wow, I didn't expect Attorney Xu to be such a good lawyer and such a good cook too!"

After carefully tasting it, Chen Jingshan was deeply moved.

Upon hearing this...

Xu De hadn't said anything yet.

Lin Yue, standing beside him, slightly raised her head, a smug smile creeping onto her lips, yet she still appeared perfectly dignified.

"What are you laughing at? What are you so smug about? You're just a pretentious jerk!"

Xu De rolled her eyes inwardly, feeling disdain for this person who liked to act like a lady in front of outsiders.

He replied to Chen Jingshan:

"My cooking skills have improved slightly."

His cooking really did taste better; it wasn't just their imagination.

Since acquiring the passive skill "Learning Never Ends," he can increase his skill proficiency by cooking.

Over time, my skill level recently broke through to level 3, which is the skill: [Chef] lv2-lv3. To upgrade again, I need 50 thank-you coins, a number that can be quite daunting.

Of course, in comparison, there are the improvements brought about by the upgrade!

Level three chefs... you could count them on one hand, there are only a handful in the entire Qingwu Province!

You should know that these people are qualified to serve at state banquets... and they only have one skill, while Xu De has mastered all eight major cuisines, and even dishes related to noodles and pastries... he has reached the pinnacle of skill!

That's why the Stubborn True Lord turned into the Pig Girl True Lord. Otherwise, with that stubborn mouth of hers, you wouldn't be able to change her mind even with pliers!

"If I don't become a lawyer, I can become a chef."

Xu De made a joke.

Chen Jingshan smiled and said, "That's really..."

He was speaking when he suddenly paused.

I initially thought it was a loss for the legal profession, given the other party's undeniable talent as a lawyer.

But...it seems his culinary talent is just as good!

Putting everything else aside, opening a restaurant would definitely be more profitable than working at a law firm.

Chen Jingshan was speechless, unsure of what to say.

Fortunately, Lin Guodong, who was standing beside him, chimed in, "You should focus your attention on law and not let this interfere with your career."

Lin Guodong said, head down.

Lin Yue was a little suspicious. Upon closer inspection, she realized that the old man was actually talking while eating, and the plate of meat was almost empty!

The dignified and elegant Lin Yue paused, her heart filled with anxiety.

She wanted to eat it, and even wanted to snatch it, but after seeing Chen Jingshan, she became conflicted.

And so.

Under the table.

Lin Yue used her slender, jade-like fingers to touch Xu De's buttocks.

"It won't interfere with important business. It's just leaving myself an escape route, so that if there's not enough room for lawyers later, I can switch careers and become a chef."

As Xu De was replying, he suddenly felt a poke in his butt.

He looked at Lin Yue with suspicion.

Lin Yue blinked and gestured with her eyes to the braised pork on the table.

"Serves them right for being such a deadbeat!"

Xu De smiled slightly, pretending not to understand, and continued chatting with Lin Guodong.

Lin Yue watched her favorite dishes disappear little by little, and she became a little anxious.

"Damn it, this is the dinner I got in exchange for turning into a pig!"

Lin Yue thought to herself, vaguely about to bristle and hiss, activating her Spinosaurus form.

But after thinking about it, he still poked Xu De's butt.

Xu De didn't take it seriously.

She kept poking, poking and poking.

Finally, after what seemed like the umpteenth time, Xu De grabbed her outstretched hand.

He held the other person's hand and suddenly realized that the other person's palm was small and delicate, just like a piece of warm jade, with no bones to be felt, and extremely soft.

"You scoundrel."

Xu De had no choice but to comply with the loading order.

Without Lin Yue's command or reminder, he picked up a few pieces of meat and handed them to Lin Yue's bowl in front of Lin Guodong.

"Hmph hmph hmph~"

Lin Yue pursed her lips, revealing a satisfied expression, her upper body swaying slightly. If she had a tail, it would definitely be swaying like an electric fan.

"Even pigs grunt while eating," Xu De whispered.

Lin Yue, however, remained defiant, replying in a low voice, "I'll hum, I'll hum until I ...

"Besides, you yourself called me 'Pig Girl True Lord,' so if I don't humph, wouldn't I be letting you insult me ​​for nothing?"

Xu De: ?

"True Lord, you've changed."

"I'll turn back into a pig after I finish eating. After the meal, I won't be a pig anymore."

"That's just a well-fed pig girl, not the True Lord you used to be. You'll turn into a pig girl again when you're hungry."

"Then you think I'm the Monkey King! I can transform into seventy-two different beings. And right now I'm eating peaches in the Peach Garden."

"The Monkey King is a male monkey..."

"Ugh, so annoying, Xu the childish brat!"

"You're so annoying, so annoying..."

"..."

The two chatted quietly, their little movements around the table never ceasing.

Xu De squeezed the other person's hand and found it to feel very good. After thinking for a moment, he decided to take the hand away to prevent the other person from touching his buttocks again!

Lin Yue thought about it for a moment, and realized that this way she could signal to the other person to serve her more food without having to reach out, so she didn't pay any attention to it.

The two of them ate with just one hand.

Lin Guodong: ......

Lin Guodong, sitting at the table, paused for a moment. He looked at the two young people in front of him, who seemed to think no one could hear them and were chatting away. He hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

He didn't know what to say.

Just as he opened his mouth, a voice came from beside him in a daze.

"Professor Lin, how's the case in Haicheng going?"

In a daze.

Chen Jingshan, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up. He looked at Lin Guodong, who was about to speak beside him, and asked:

"Let's calculate the time..."

"Has the second instance trial for Haicheng's case concluded?"

The second trial of the Haicheng case?

In a daze.

The group of people in the stone pavilion stopped abruptly. Xu De frowned and turned to look at Lin Guodong.

The case in Haicheng...the criminal case involving the survival of nearly a thousand people?

This case affects nearly a thousand people, which is an understatement. To put it more bluntly, it could create thousands of socially unstable individuals with zero savings, and even cause social unrest!

Is this case... over?

The results of it?

Thinking of this, Xu De composed himself, frowned, looked at Lin Guodong, and waited quietly.

Lin Guodong paused slightly, as if remembering something. His brows furrowed, and after a long silence, he finally said in a deep voice:

"case......"

"Not ideal!"

"Not ideal?" Chen Jingshan frowned, put down his chopsticks, and asked, "Specifically?"

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P.S.: There will be another chapter later. I had guests yesterday and haven't had time to write.