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"Take care, and may you not see me off."

At the main entrance of Jinmao Law Firm, Xu De smiled and waved at the somewhat lonely figure behind him, questioning his stance.

Li Youcai and Liu Cui snorted coldly and left in silence.

After the two disappeared.

Xu De exhaled a deep breath, then looked down at the "Letter of Understanding" and "Criminal Settlement Agreement" in his hand.

What do these two things cover?

The former applies to criminal matters and can reduce sentences to a certain extent, while the latter applies to civil matters. With it, Chen Wei's 23 yuan compensation will become a clownish act of impotent rage!

As for what to do if the other party reneges on the signing...

What if it's said that there's no going back?

Or rather, Li Youcai does not meet the conditions for revoking the letter of understanding and the settlement agreement!

The law clearly stipulates that a letter of understanding can only be revoked if there is "inducement, threat, coercion, or other means" or if there is a "significant misunderstanding".

But Xu Deke never made any verbal threats!

Secondly...

Inducement?

"I didn't induce you."

"On the contrary, I repeatedly emphasized and reminded them in plain language that they have no guardianship and cannot legally obtain custody of the child!"

"There's an 80% chance the judge won't believe Li Youcai had a major misunderstanding."

"Even if you admit it, it doesn't matter."

"I will naturally fulfill my promise!"

Looking at the two items in his hands, Xu De muttered to himself.

What promise did he make?

Visitation rights!

In the recording, Li Youcai clearly stated that he wanted to "meet with the child".

As long as he keeps his promise.

In the end, Li Youcai did not suffer a loss; the "consideration relationship" of the letter of understanding has been fulfilled, and the defendant has legally performed the agreement.

The court will consider that there is no need to overturn something that is already in effect, legal, and compliant.

As for the motivation, "I got the child in full, but only got visitation rights..." can this be used as grounds for retraction?

Useless.

A flawed motive does not affect the validity of the contract!

"Everything is ready... just waiting for the court hearing tomorrow."

Xu De smiled, turned around and walked into the law firm.

It is 3 p.m. now.

With 23 hours left before the trial, he had plenty of free time.

Taking advantage of this time.....

It's time for him to take care of some personal matters!

"Da da da..."

Xu De walked back to the lobby, poured out the cold coffee, filled three new cups, and then carried them on a tray before heading towards the reception room.

Only when he got close did he twist his hips and push the door open.

"Squeak~"

The door opened.

Through the crack in the door, two somewhat familiar figures appeared before my eyes.

"The coffee's here, have some to perk you up."

Xu De walked in with a smile and then handed out coffee to the two of them.

The two people, a man and a woman, were none other than Wang Chao and Lin Yue.

The former took the coffee, took a sip with a serious expression, and then gulped it down in one go.

This is his unique way of appreciating art.

Taking a sip is a sign of respect for this "high-end" coffee, while chugging it down is a sign of respect for your stomach!

Lin Yue took a sip along the edge of her mouth with an elegant gesture, and then looked at Xu De with a puzzled expression.

"What do you want with us?"

Xu De sat down in front of the two men, smiled, and said:

"I mainly wanted to ask you guys... if you've ever considered taking a chance?"

To make a name for oneself? In other words...

Create your own law firm!?

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue and Wang Chao paused abruptly, displaying completely opposite reactions.

"Set up a law firm? Attorney Xu, you really think highly of me!"

Wang Chao was somewhat excited and immediately sat up straight.

He was somewhat moved, as other law firms looked down on him, saying he was a fake 985 graduate and that he didn't know how to litigate or explain the law.

But Xu De was different; he found it really comfortable to work with the other party!

He will never forget the scene on the night of the 10th when he went to Lijia Village, where Xu De praised him for being able to climb over walls and pick locks.

It's like finding a kindred spirit in a beautiful mountain stream!

"If you do not despise me, I am willing to join you in accomplishing something great!"

Xu De smiled and nodded.

"If you're willing... then I can give you 20% of the shares."

"That won't do. I know my own worth; I only take what I'm supposed to do."

Wang Chao shook his head and said very seriously:

"You can verbally abuse me, but you can't use money to humiliate my character!"

Xu De gave a thumbs up. "Excellent!"

"However, this is non-negotiable; the 20 shares must be agreed upon."

He turned to look at Lin Yue.

Unlike corporations, law firms require three lawyers to establish a general partnership law firm, so both are very important.

"Where is Attorney Lin?"

Upon hearing this...

Lin Yue was somewhat tempted; she had long harbored the idea of ​​venturing out and making her way in the world.

only......

"How much savings does Attorney Xu currently have?" Lin Yue asked.

"More than three thousand," Xu De replied calmly.

Lin Yue shook her head. "That's not enough."

To start a law firm, at least three people need to contribute more than 100,000 yuan; 3,000 yuan is far from enough.

But before the other party could speak, Lin Yue continued:

"However, I can pay 150,000, provided that I own 29% of the shares."

"And...how do you plan to develop your law firm?"

"Where do cases and clients come from?"

Her mother was the founder of the prestigious Beijing Boutique Law Firm and was not short of money, so compared to money, the mindset of the firm's leader seemed more important.

In this regard.

Xu De was prepared and casually handed over a document in his hand.

"Rely on this."

The two looked down and saw...

"A letter of understanding?" Lin Yue frowned.

"Wang Qiang's letter of understanding?"

She immediately understood, but still shook her head.

"That's not enough. If you want to become famous through the Wang Qiang case, you can't just look at the process of the first trial. You have to win big in the sentencing."

If a law firm wants to attract clients and has a client base, the best way is to fight an unprecedented lawsuit!

If you let everyone know your abilities, people will naturally come looking for you.

Xu De wants to become famous overnight through the Wang Qiang case. It's not enough to just win the first trial; he also needs to be able to claim a "victory" when the verdict is announced!

In the legal profession, everyone only cares about the results, not the process!

A mere letter of understanding is insufficient to determine the verdict.

"Would adding this be enough!?"

Xu De then handed over the settlement agreement.

Lin Yue glanced at it, her eyebrows slightly raised.

Settlement agreements can indeed only affect civil proceedings, but problems arise.

If there are special circumstances in the case and the two parties reach a civil settlement, the judge will often exercise "discretion" based on these two points to reduce or lighten the sentence, and Wang Qiang has a high probability of being acquitted.

only......

"Nine thousand yuan in compensation? To be paid off within ten years with interest?"

Lin Yue looked at the contract, which clearly stated a compensation of nine thousand yuan, and hesitated.

"Wang Mei hasn't adapted to life yet, and Xu Hong is disabled. If they rely solely on Wang Qiang's 9,000 yuan compensation, they might even have to support their families..."

Even if they win, it will be a hard-fought victory.

Xu De had anticipated this reaction. Without saying a word, he placed a yellowed piece of paper on the table.

"Then, with this and this, is that enough!?"

The two looked down and discovered that these were several IOUs from ten years ago, on which was written...

Li Youcai and Liu Cui, from Lijia Village, Lvsen City, borrowed 1,000 yuan from Li Jianguo to buy a daughter-in-law, with an agreement to repay the loan within three years...

Keep reading...

It clearly bears the signatures and fingerprints of Li Youcai and Liu Cui!

This is... irrefutable evidence that Li Youcai and Liu Cui were involved in the human trafficking case and became 'accomplices'!?

"Where did you get this?!"

Lin Yue suddenly looked up, staring at the other person in disbelief.

This is irrefutable evidence... even the prosecutors couldn't get it!

"Never mind that. Anyway, besides that, I have three more witnesses who will appear in court tomorrow."

Xu De smiled but offered no explanation.

Lin Yue's heart was churning with emotions at this moment. After suppressing them, she spoke objectively:

"Leaving aside the sentencing announcement, the compensation is nine thousand yuan..."

"Attorney Lin, we need to be flexible in our dealings with people."

Xu Dehun spoke casually.

He pointed to the settlement agreement, then to the IOU.

"It is true that we have to pay Li Youcai compensation."

"But what if, after using the settlement agreement, I immediately use the IOU to create a complete chain of evidence and put Li Youcai and Liu Cui on trial on the spot?!"

The chain of evidence was so solid that the court wouldn't even give a second hearing and would deliver a verdict directly.

Including a series of crimes, just as Xu De had predicted, he would face at least twenty years!

"But, Attorney Lin, I have a question for you!"

Xu De's voice suddenly rose, and he spoke seriously.

How many years do you think Li Youcai and Liu Cui will live?

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue paused.

The two were over sixty years old, lived in poor conditions, and had long suffered from a series of health problems.

Let's not even talk about twenty years, let's not even talk about ten years, it would be good if the two of them could live for another eight years!

"If Li Youcai and Liu Cui can't afford to spend money in prison, and they die of old age or illness ten years later, what's the point of the nine thousand yuan Wang Qiang has to pay them?"

Xu De explained in detail, and without waiting for the other party's reply, he continued:

"Consider it an inheritance!"

"Since it's an inheritance, does that mean someone has to inherit it?"

"If someone is to inherit, then who will it be?"

After hearing those words, Lin Yue subconsciously followed this line of thought, but the moment she understood, she was stunned.

Heirs to an estate are generally related to the degree of blood relation.

But here's the problem...

Only one person is eligible to inherit the estate of the two individuals.

Li Yang!

"It's Li Yang, Wang Mei's son. Ten years later, Li Yang is still a minor, and the money is being managed by Wang Mei on his behalf!"

Xu De laughed.

"In other words... this nine thousand yuan was given to Wang Mei by Wang Qiang!"

After saying that,

The entire reception room was completely silent.

What does it mean that... the compensation paid to Wang Qiang and the plaintiff, after going through ten years of twists and turns, will eventually return to their daughter Wang Mei, along with interest?

"Even more than just nine thousand dollars."

Xu De continued:

"Li Youcai's house, furniture, and savings will all be considered part of his estate!"

"Wang Mei was imprisoned and abused for ten years... Ha, there can't be no compensation at all."

What?

As for your question about Xu De mentioning eating the children of the deceased to Li Sheng and Li Li?

He didn't say it was for two people to eat!

This childless heir, which Li Sheng ate, the victims might not necessarily be unable to eat!

In short...

"Is this plus this enough!?"

Xu De stared intently at Lin Yue.

Lin Yue opened her mouth, but couldn't say a word.

Putting everything else aside, the fact that this set of working, bug-ridden inheritance logic alone is enough to prove how thorough Xu De's considerations were.

Not to mention the other party's terrifying ability to improvise; given this, perhaps Wang Qiang's case...

That could really make the other side famous overnight!

"That's enough!" Lin Yue took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.

The money was given, but it also seems like it wasn't.

He was willing to exercise his visitation rights, but Li Youcai was sentenced to prison and he was unable to use them, so it made no difference whether he had them or not.

What does it mean to get something for nothing?

This is called getting something for nothing!

Welcome to the team.

Xu De smiled, exuding an air of high spirits.

Now that the law firm matter has been settled.

Now it all depends on tomorrow's court hearing!

Thinking of this, Xu De looked down at the things he had been preparing for over a month, starting from scratch.

Letter of Understanding + Settlement Agreement + Chain of Evidence: IOU + Witness Testimony + Surrender

Or not?

Tomorrow, the prosecutor and Chen Wei will launch an even more intense offensive to crush him, resulting in a failed defense, a bleak career outlook, and a dramatic fall from grace.

Or not?

Alone, he faced off against prosecutors Chen Wei and lawyers Li Youcai and Liu Cui in court, executing a textbook-perfect, bloody slaughter and annihilation, with the winner taking all!

"Will it all end in failure, or will it bring them fame and fortune...?"

"We'll see what tomorrow's court hearing brings!"

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The next day.

On November 15, an escort vehicle slowly drove into the Intermediate People's Court of Lusen City.

The trial has officially begun!

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P.S.: Please vote for me! The author's court proceedings these past two days have been like the Sahara Desert, extremely dry. Remember to drink plenty of water while reading!

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