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"Attorney Xu, it's nice to see you again."

At this moment, lawyer Du Teng looked at Xu De with a gentle smile on his face.

Upon seeing this, Xu De frowned suddenly and glanced around.

They were surrounded by the other side, but there were only two or three of them. Wang Yan was not among them; it was unclear what she was doing.

In addition, Li Jie's child, Li Guo, was sitting in the small self-built house, hiding behind the door and carefully watching this side.

"Attorney Du, you contacted our client without our consent..."

Xu De withdrew his gaze, his expression calm, and slowly began to speak.

"Isn't this against the rules?"

"Or should I say..."

"Are the lawyers' standards in Haicheng different from those elsewhere? And is the law different too!?"

Du Teng maintained his smile, looking impeccably dressed, but there was no obvious hostility about him.

He chuckled:

"Attorney Xu, please don't be so formal."

"You and I are both lawyers, lawyers who serve their clients, not the clients themselves."

There isn't much of a strong adversarial relationship between lawyers.

In a normal case, the two lawyers would most likely find a coffee shop to sit down and chat while discussing the case.

It's completely different from the impression that signing a power of attorney is like "going to war" with the opposing lawyer.

Therefore, theoretically...

It was Wei Yuan who wanted Li Jie dead, it had nothing to do with Du Teng!

But the words came back again.

"Lawyers are not enemies, but... I just don't know if someone who violates the code of conduct can still be considered a lawyer."

Xu De made no attempt to hide his sarcasm.

Lin Yue, standing beside him, quickly looked the other person up and down, then shook her head and said:

"I think Attorney Du is quite principled."

"After all, the core principle of lawyers' standards is 'the client's interests take precedence'...it's just a bit too rigid in adhering to that!"

The ethics of the legal profession are actually difficult to define precisely.

Some believe that a good lawyer should strive tirelessly for the interests of their client within legal boundaries, regardless of whether the case is right or wrong, and without adhering to ethical standards.

Some argue that a lawyer's conduct must be based on morality for them to be considered a good lawyer.

Du Teng is clearly the former, and he's birds of a feather with Yan Mi!

However, the methods are far more sophisticated and precise than mere meticulousness!

"Likewise, Attorney Xu also adheres to ethical standards."

Du Teng smiled, subtly returning the sarcastic remark, then paused slightly before steer the conversation to another point.

After all, I didn't come here today to get scolded.

"Attorney Xu, let's cut to the chase."

"The second instance trial has adjourned, and there are still many unresolved conflicts between the clients."

"Let's set aside the criminal aspects for now."

talking.

Du Teng paused slightly, then slowly said, "How about we talk about civil litigation?"

Civil litigation?

The moment those four words were uttered, Xu De's heart skipped a beat, and he almost thought that his actions had been discovered.

However, he immediately denied it in an instant.

The case has only just been filed and no summons has been issued yet, so how could the other party possibly know?

so......

"The civil proceedings attached to the criminal case?"

Xu De narrowed his eyes, looking at Du Teng with a slightly scrutinizing gaze, and his heart sank.

He ignored the other person.

However, Du Teng didn't seem to care about that, and he continued slowly:

"Attorney Xu, it's a pity that the court adjourned before reaching the civil procedure section."

"However, in order to avoid the case being adjourned again due to such trivial matters, I am prepared to reach a private agreement with you."

"That is, the amount of compensation that the defendant Li Jie should pay to our family."

Du Teng smiled and gestured slightly with his hand.

The legal assistant on one side immediately pulled out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Xu De.

At the same time, Du Teng's voice also came.

"I don't think I need to go into the relevant compensation regulations. You and I are both lawyers, so we naturally know where the compensation will come from."

"As for the total amount..."

"The total compensation is 25. Do you have any further complaints?"

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Du Teng sat on a chair under the tree, his hands on the table, a gentle smile on his face, looking like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows.

And he... really is a venomous snake!

"25!?"

Beside her, Lin Yue frowned instantly after reading the materials, her eyes suddenly becoming serious.

When it comes to matters related to economic compensation, that's where she excels!

"impossible!"

"In this case, regardless of how Li Jie killed Wei Tian, ​​the compensation amount cannot exceed 25 yuan!"

"Attorney Du, your client is being a bit... unrealistic."

Murder requires compensation, but you need to consider how much compensation is due, not just demand an exorbitant amount!

These days, if it's an extremely heinous criminal murder, and more than one person is killed, the compensation might be this much.

But the process of killing Wei Tian...

impossible.

It's absolutely impossible to lose that much!

Moreover, if the case results in an acquittal, the civil compensation will at most be symbolic "humanitarian damages," and even ten thousand would be considered excessive!

Considering Li Jie's family, including children and a mother to support, it's likely that this "humanitarian compensation" will ultimately come to nothing.

In general, if one is innocent, then the accompanying civil prosecution is also considered innocent.

but......

"I apologize, perhaps my previous words were somewhat biased and caused Ms. Lin to misunderstand."

Du Teng seemed to have anticipated this scene.

He still wore that nauseatingly fake smile on his face, and then reached into his briefcase again.

this time.

He pulled out another document.

Then, he slowly began to speak:

"Deqi Novel Network" first published "deqixs.org"

"This contract should be familiar to both of you, shouldn't it?"

contract?

The two looked down, and then the words "Benefit the People and Health Insurance Policy" came into view.

This is...that insurance policy?

Li Jie deposited his money in the bank, and then exchanged all his assets for an insurance policy!?

"The compensation of 25 yuan that we mentioned is indeed rarely seen in practice."

"But there's a penalty for breach of contract!"

Du Teng remained calm, knowing what he was saying, yet showing no sign of mercy.

"The defendant, Mr. Li, signed an insurance policy contract, and his insurance 'total cash value' is 26 yuan."

"The conflict between Mr. Li and our client occurred within the first year after the policy took effect."

"His actions clearly constitute a breach of contract, and the insurance company has the right to claim liquidated damages within its legal rights in accordance with the contract."

"The amount is..."

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Du Teng paused slightly, then immediately uttered two numbers.

"Eighty percent of the total cash value!"

I'm not leaving you 80%.

Instead, they'll deduct 80% from your pay!

If you pay 100 yuan, 80 yuan will be deducted directly, and you will only get 20 yuan back.

After Li Jie's 26 yuan was deducted, he could only get back a maximum of 5.2 yuan, which meant he had to pay a penalty of 20.8 yuan!

Also.

"Our client's family is seeking a total of 4.2 yuan in compensation for Li Jie's murder of Wei Yuan."

"A total value of 25!"

Du Teng slowly began to speak, meticulously detailing every aspect of the compensation.

After his explanation, Lin Yue wanted to say something, but when she opened her mouth and looked at his face, she couldn't say anything, and her expression turned slightly unpleasant.

Because she knew that what the other person said... was true!

Yes.

Li Jie's act of demanding money and murdering the chairman of the insurance company constitutes a breach of policy.

According to the provisions of a normal insurance policy contract, if you default and surrender the policy within the first year, you will have to pay at least 70% of the amount!

As for the so-called compensation, the other party only asked for 48,000 yuan. Of course, it is very likely that this was to make it easier to add more money later, so the demand was so small, rather than asking for 500,000 or 600,000 yuan, which would have been rejected by the judge.

"Please take a look. If you confirm, the policy will take effect immediately."

Du Teng pushed the insurance policy on the table to Xu De.

The words were spoken.

Xu De's heart sank, and he glanced discreetly at the scene inside the bungalow.

As dusk approached, the child, Li Guo, stood timidly behind the door, somewhat frightened but also unable to resist his curiosity, secretly watching them.

Besides, there was an elderly man lying motionless on the bed, like a corpse.

"Attorney Xu? Attorney Xu, what do you think?" Du Teng raised an eyebrow.

Xu De snapped out of his daze, took a deep breath, and adjusted his strategy in his mind.

"Attorney Du, do you think this insurance policy is valid?"

He calmly replied, "The bank's investigation has been arranged. How long do you think it will take before a civil fraud conviction is reached?"

If it is determined to be civil fraud, then all the money involved in this matter will be recovered.

All contracts signed during this period are naturally void.

Whether it's in effect, not yet in effect, or even if compensation has already been paid... none of these matter; the money must be returned!

and so.

Even if Xu De were to directly replace Li Jie and admit to breaching the contract, the company would deduct 80% of the amount!

but.

As long as the bank establishes liability, 80% of the penalty fee can be recovered!

But then again...

"I think it's probably not going to be resolved in the short term; it will take at least three or four years."

Du Teng also sighed slightly, but it was clear that his words were a form of resistance.

"At that time, the insurance company might not have enough funds and might not be able to pay."

In an instant.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became thick and stagnant, the air became incredibly sticky, and it was impossible to breathe it into one's lungs.

Xu De narrowed his eyes and scanned the person in front of him from head to toe.

That's blatant legal blunder!

What does the other party mean?

No refunds!

Yes, the core message is that they won't refund your money.

What? You mean the court is enforcing the judgment? They're just transferring the money directly from the bank account?

You need to have money in your account before you can make the transfer.

As the saying goes, "For every policy from above, there's a countermeasure from below."

These people in finance can find loopholes that are far beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

To give a rather extreme example, one that almost no one uses.

For example, transferring funds from an insurance company, laundering most of the money through investments, leaving only enough to maintain the company's operations, which is completely insufficient to cover claims.

At this point, even if you apply for enforcement, the court will be unable to make the payment, since there is no money in the company's account.

This is a radical approach with extremely high potential risks.

The simplest solution is to file a lawsuit. Since the company refuses to refund the money, Li Guo and Li Jie should file a lawsuit.

During the lawsuit, the company used various excuses and stalled the submission of materials for several years, and then stalled again for another year or two during the enforcement period.

How long will it take to get my money back?

To be honest, in this situation, time is the least of your worries. Getting your money back... or even just a portion of it, would be a great achievement.

"Attorney Xu, look."

"Do you have any objections? If so, we can discuss it."

Seeing that the time was almost right, Du Teng suddenly spoke up.

"For example... if Mr. Li is willing to plead guilty, and his attitude in pleading guilty is sincere."

"Our client is also willing to waive the claim against Mr. Li, and only needs to bear the corresponding criminal liability."

He wants to negotiate.

An agreement requires a back-and-forth exchange, with both sides offering prices to each other!

He had already made the threat, and although it was in a semi-transparent state, meaning it could both threaten and not completely harm Li Jie's family, it could still cause them great harm.

"criminal responsibility?"

Upon hearing this, Xu De smiled, and the two looked at each other.

After a while.

His expression gradually subsided, and then he took a deep breath, his brows furrowing as he became serious.

"Attorney Du."

"Regarding this case... I don't think it's necessary to remand it for a retrial!"

Upon hearing this, a shadow crossed Du Teng's eyes, but he was not surprised that the other party had noticed his intentions.

Yes.

He wanted Li Jie to confess.

Whether it's the death penalty or robbery, in any case, there must be a serious crime involved!

Why?

It's very simple, because of fear.

Public opinion had already begun to pressure the insurance company, causing a huge impact on its business segments. If Li Jie is innocent at this juncture...

The banks might actually loosen their stance, and if they do.

The entire process was completed in a short time, the case was classified as fraud, and the court ruled to recover the money.

The victim then applied for enforcement.

If there is money in the insurance account at this time, the execution will definitely succeed.

However... with a large sum of money being withdrawn in a short period of time, and the company's business suffering a severe blow, it is likely that the company is beyond saving.

and so.

Whether it's robbery or the death penalty, Li Jie will not be able to leave safely!

And his previous threats...

The threat was real, of course. The company couldn't do anything about targeting all the victims, but they could still control Li Jie alone.

"Attorney Xu, aren't you going to ask your client what they think?"

Du Teng suppressed his emotions and spoke in a low voice.

"Perhaps your client is no longer willing to take the risk?"

Xu De said calmly, "My client has already granted me full authority regarding this case, so there's no need for further questions."

The words were spoken.

There was silence in the courtyard.

Du Teng stared at Xu De intently for a long while before finally looking away.

He stood up, put away the documents, glanced back at Xu De, and walked out.

"Sorry to bother you."

The three words fell.

The group quickly disappeared.

Xu De looked at the empty spot, took a deep breath, and mentally processed the information from the other party's previous "negotiation".

This person...

"His team has quite a few talented people behind him," Xu De sighed.

Du Teng's strong abilities and low moral standards already make him incredibly difficult to deal with.

And the people behind them... weren't exactly friendly either.

While Du Teng is handling criminal cases, others can look for loopholes in areas such as finance and civil procedure.

Looking at ourselves, we have a small number of people.

Wang Chao and Qian Hao have already been sent out to deal with the situation, but it's just a drop in the ocean.

This only includes top-tier firms.

What about those that are almost circled in red? What about those that are circled in red?

Or even... Jinjun Law Firm, which is leading the pack among the top firms in the red circle?

In a daze.

A soft hand touched his head. Xu De looked up and saw Lin Yue reaching out to rub his head, softly comforting him.

"It's nothing, he's just using someone else's power to intimidate others."

"I'm very good at finance. If this can't be executed, I guarantee you, he's just bluffing you."

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She reached out and patted Xu De's head again.

Xu De chuckled, "I didn't say I was intimidated, I'm just a little tired."

After he finished speaking...

Suddenly he felt a hand touching his head again.

Xu De turned around and saw ten-year-old Li Guo, who was imitating Lin Yue by touching his head. In addition, he pushed a cup of cold tea on the table.

Li Guo took small, quick steps back to the main room and cautiously watched Xu De from behind the door.

Seeing this scene.

Xu De remained silent for a moment, then smiled wryly.

Are you playing dirty tricks...?

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9 month 13 day.

Following a notification, Xu De went to the Haicheng Basic People's Court.

he......

We successfully obtained an authentication document!

Looking at the document, Xu De's eyes flickered with conflicting emotions as he murmured to himself.

"Playing dirty tricks?"

"Fortunately, this is my area of ​​expertise."

"Ha... Let's see who's more cunning after the trial starts!!!"

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P.S.: I have a bit of a migraine. It feels like being pricked with needles when I move my hair roots. It doesn't hurt when I'm still, but it hurts when I shake my head. What's going on? I'll write a little less today and take a break.