"Yan Fei, that girl, she should be back soon. Why don't you stay with me tonight to have dinner together and wait for her?"

After consulting Yunchang's opinion, Zhongli also agreed.

Then, when the girl was feeling somewhat fresh and nervous, the girl called Yan Fei came back.

Chapter 19: Yan Feifei

When talking about Yan Fei, we have to mention another figure who is also a powerful figure in Liyue Harbor—Ningguang of Tianquan Star.

As a newly promoted Seven Star, she is good at understanding people's hearts and talking. Even in Liyue Harbor where everyone is engaged in business, she is a leading merchant.

Moreover, as the Celestial Power among the Seven Stars, she is in charge of the laws and often amends the legal code, so she and Yan Fei can be considered as "rivals" with each other.

However, most of the time, Yan Fei would "cleverly" interpret the law and provide all kinds of "wonderful" suggestions to the consultants, while Tianquanxing Ningguang would quickly fill in the gaps after knowing the whole story of the case, gradually improving the code to prevent it from being used by people with ulterior motives.

This also led to the situation that whenever Yan Fei added to or deleted something from the legal code, he would always see a bunch of particularly familiar typical cases and would memorize them all night long.

In this process, she continued to build her reputation as a legal consultant, and many big businessmen asked Yan Fei to help them with advice when signing contracts.

Of course, the other party is proficient in everything from commercial disputes and criminal proceedings to civil mediation, so asking her to help is actually a bit of a waste of talent.

After all, it is just a verbal agreement between the parents of both parties. There is no signed contract and no actual evidence. To resolve it, you just need to convince the other party and give a step that both sides can accept.

And in this Liyue City, there is probably no other legal expert who is more eloquent and quick-witted than Yan Fei.

This can be considered as the first move made by Zhongli when Yunshang meets the head of the Chamber of Commerce.

If you want to talk, you can have a good talk. But if you don’t want to talk, then go through the legal process.

Obviously, he didn't care as much about Yun Shang's engagement as he said.

Yan Fei, who had just returned home and was preparing to eat, was completely unaware of all this. She just saw two new faces at her grandma's house and subconsciously developed an occupational disease.

"Hey, are you Granny Ping's guest? Hello, my name is Yan Fei, and I'm one of the top legal experts in Liyue Harbor.

Of course, I believe that in a few years this one can be removed. If you need any legal advice, feel free to come to me. I guarantee to give you the most affordable price!"

Although she looks quiet and pretty, Yan Fei is not a shy person. Instead, she tends to be a bit long-winded when she talks.

In other words, if a lawyer is not good at speaking, can he really be so successful?

However, none of these prevented Yan Fei from warmly entertaining the two of them, especially the little girl who seemed to have a good impression of them. She quickly made a few cups of tea and brought them over, as if she was ready to chat with the two of them.

Grandma Ping was still cooking, so she didn't come to join.

Zhongli was not vague either. After exchanging pleasantries with the other party, he got straight to the point.

Yunchang's story is not long, and there are no twists and turns in business disputes. For Yan Fei, the first thing she thought of was not whether the parents of both parties had discussed it in advance, but whether the Chamber of Commerce intended to use this name to seize the girl's property.

After all, after marriage, the man and the woman's property is considered to be shared. And according to the property left by Miss Yunshang's parents, even considering the size of Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, it is enough to be considered very considerable.

After all, in addition to material assets, the Yun family's past network resources are equally valuable. Even though Miss Yun Shang cannot use them now, it does not mean that they are gone.

However, the more Yan Fei listened, the more she felt uncomfortable.

When discussing law, one is not afraid that the other party is unreasonable, but rather that the other party is both reasonable and humane, especially when the other party has not violated the law.

Even she found it difficult to deal with. After all, to be fair, this matter could be very simple or very complicated.

The key still lies in the attitudes of both parties. It is easy to terminate the engagement, but the subsequent handling is the headache.

Therefore, she couldn't help but not ask the first question.

"Well, Miss Yunshang. Although I believe that you have already discussed this beforehand, I still need to confirm it again for the sake of procedure. Are you sure you recognize Mr. Zhongli as your master and want to become his adopted daughter voluntarily?"

This is a very serious question. If Miss Yunshang was forced, then she might not be the kind person who saved her from the wealthy family, but the culprit who pushed her off the cliff.

"Yes. I wanted to become Mr. Zhongli's disciple out of my own will. As for the identity of adopted daughter, it was Mr. Zhongli's suggestion, and it is the most suitable solution for the current situation."

Yun Shang did not act like a loving father and daughter, but spoke the truth.

"But I don't think there's anything wrong with doing this. Mr. Zhongli treats me sincerely, and I'm willing to believe that his kindness is not just words."

After staring at the master and disciple, who were also the adoptive father and daughter, for a while, Yan Fei nodded in approval.

"Well... if that's the case, then I'll take over the engagement mediation. However, there are still many preparations to be made, so I'd like to ask Mr. Zhongli to cooperate with me then."

"As it should be."

After the two sides had almost reached an agreement, Grandma Ping cooked the meal, and Yanfei went into the kitchen to help serve the dishes and rice.

Today she had told her family in advance that she would stay at Grandma Ping's house for dinner, so she didn't have to worry about her father waiting for her to come back.

During the enjoyable meal, Yan Fei also discovered that Mr. Zhongli was very knowledgeable and could be called a walking library.

More importantly, after she left work, the more she looked at Mr. Zhongli and Miss Yunshang, the more she felt an incredible sense of familiarity.

It was as if she had seen them somewhere when she was a child, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't remember where she had met this special pair.

This doubt continued until the end of the meal. Only after Zhongli took Yunshang away did Yan Fei have the chance to ask Grandma Ping.

"Grandma Ping, do you think there's something strange about that father and daughter?"

"Where did you get this from?"

"Well... like their identities and looks. They had never met before, but when they met, they seemed to be a perfect match for each other, just like they were destined to be father and daughter. And their performance at the dinner table just now was also like that. My father and I don't have as much tacit understanding as these two."

Yan Fei half-closed her eyes, and the subtle sense of disharmony in her heart became stronger and stronger.

“Besides, is it really necessary for someone as secretive as Mr. Zhongli to come to me for consultation on such a small matter?

When he talked about Liyue laws, he was able to speak clearly and logically, and he didn’t seem like someone who needed legal assistance. How strange, how strange—”

"Haha. Maybe they just want to take care of your business?"

"Uh... is there actually such a solution?"

Yan Fei was also stunned when she heard this. In the past, all the consultants who came to her had something to ask of her. How could there be someone who came specifically to take care of her business?

This completely elder-like demeanor seems even more strange when it appears on someone as young as Mr. Zhongli.

After much thought, Yan Fei had no choice but to go home and tell her father about it. After listening to it, he was also a little surprised and even muttered: "Is the reincarnation of this world really so ingenious?"

Yan Fei didn't understand what he was saying, and he didn't explain too much. He just told her to take these two seriously, and his tone was as serious as when he talked about the Emperor.

This made her, who was already quick-witted, immediately realize the deeper meaning behind her father's words.

I think Mr. Zhongli is not a simple person either, at least he is an eyewitness of the war between demons and gods.

This made her determined to treat the matter more seriously.

Wait until the next day——

Yan Fei arrived as promised.

But...she was looking at the door number at the moment, feeling a little hesitant.

"Why did Mr. Zhongli meet at Wangsheng Hall to discuss matters?"

Although it is not to disdain the funeral industry for being unlucky, after all, the funeral hall is engaged in a serious industry and is also a basic unit that constitutes business and social stability.

The people who work here are no different from other people. There is no distinction between high and low, good and bad.

But Yan Fei couldn't help but think wildly the whole night yesterday. Not only did she not sleep well, but she felt more and more that this case might not be as simple as she thought.

She even had an excellent imagination and had imagined that if she failed Mr. Zhongli's test, would she be put into a coffin on the spot?

So, in this case, is Miss Yunshang an accomplice or an uninformed person?

Yan Fei, whose mind was racing, did not notice the footsteps behind her until the girl spoke, then she reacted in a daze.

"Lawyer Yan Fei?"

"Ahh...I'm listening, I'm listening!"

She subconsciously adjusted her hat and tried her best to appear professional. Then she saw the pretty girl slightly tilting her head and looking at her, which made Yan Fei feel a little nervous for no reason.

Although Yan Fei herself was born with a good appearance, because she works as a legal consultant, the first reaction of others when they see her is mostly "Is someone causing trouble again/looking for trouble with me?"

Therefore, if she had to say it, she had no real sense of her appearance and just felt that she was "indistinguishable from the crowd."

But Miss Yunshang is different. Not only is her appearance delicate and beautiful, but it is also flawless.

What attracted her most was the fine and smooth black hair, which was now swaying on her shoulders due to his movements, making a hissing sound and attracting her attention.

Yan Fei's gaze couldn't help but fall on her shoulders.

"Um...Lawyer Yan Fei, is there dust on my shoulders?"

Noticing that the other person was staring at her shoulder, Yun Shang asked subconsciously.

"Ah, no. I was just admiring Miss Yunshang's enviable long hair. But now it's summer, and the rainy season has passed. Wouldn't your neck feel too hot?"

It is often necessary to collect necessary evidence and documents and use the law to resolve problems.

Yan Fei did not have long hair like a princess. Not only would it be troublesome to take care of it every day, but judging from her temperament, that kind of slender lady style did not seem to suit her.

I am a legal consultant, not a rich lady. As long as I am happy, why should I be jealous of others?

Yun Shang also gave her own answer to this.

"A little bit, indeed. But after changing into the summer uniform, I've gotten used to it."

The previous uniform for men in Wangshengtang was a standard long gown, and women also had a special plain black cheongsam style, but it was too early for girls.

Given her age and figure, if she really wore a cheongsam, people would probably misunderstand whether Wangshengtang was in the funeral business or some other unorthodox industry.

Therefore, in order to unify the uniforms on the one hand, and taking into account the portability of the girl's clothes on the other hand, Master Zhongli specially customized a summer uniform for her.

She has the same style as Hu Tao. When the two of them walk together, it would be normal for people to think they are sisters if she didn't have the same special peach blossom eyes as Hu Tao.

However, there are some things that I am not used to.

For example, the arms that have been basically hidden under the wide sleeves for the past three months, and the slender calves under the silk skirt.

After all, it’s hot in summer, and you can’t wear too much. You have to make sure that the exposed parts fit the wearer as closely as possible while still providing a good visual experience.

The exposure of these parts gave Yun Shang a feeling that was both familiar and unfamiliar, as she had just gotten used to the ancient style of Liyue's clothes.

This would remind her of some things in the past, whether it was the sadness brought about by the passage of time, or the distress caused by others wasting their time after her departure.

These feelings will not disappear just because the girl stops thinking about them. Instead, they will suddenly pop up in her mind at some point, telling her not to forget them.

Perhaps noticing her unnatural smile, Yan Fei opened her mouth to say something, but finally closed it in dejection.

“…Forget it. I’m not cut out for this.”

"Lawyer Yan Fei suddenly feels so depressed?"

"Ah, I just feel disappointed and depressed about becoming a useless adult that people hate. I hope Miss Yunshang, please don't mind."

After a long sigh, Yan Fei no longer dwelled on the previous events, and entered the Hall of Rebirth with Yun Shang.

Zhongli had been waiting here for a long time. In addition to the daily greetings with Yunshang, they also had more private conversations.

Other than that, things seem to be no different from the past.

Yan Fei also obtained Yun Shang's expenses during her stay at Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, as well as some evidence that could prove that she had indeed lived there for three months.

With these, if the Chamber of Commerce is angry and wants compensation, they can deal with it calmly. Sometimes it is a good thing to use money to resolve such troublesome personal relationships.

After almost finishing organizing all the evidence, Yan Fei confidently set out with Yun Shang and Zhong Li and returned to the small courtyard where she had lived for three months.

Coincidentally, during this period, they also met the proprietress of Feiyun Chamber of Commerce who happened to come to visit the girl, and with her was Miss Yunshang's "verbal fiancé", Master Xingqiu.

Both of them looked at each other in surprise, but Xingqiu was genuinely stunned and a little surprised, while Yunshang was a little embarrassed to face other people's enthusiastic gazes.

When she met him before, Yun Shang did some overly "seductive" things because she hadn't met Hu Tao yet.

If Young Master Xingqiu misunderstands me because of this, and he doesn't want to cancel the engagement, or even comes to propose marriage formally, then I will deserve the consequences!

After all, to be fair, the other person didn't do anything wrong. On the contrary, I felt a little sorry for him by doing the task perfunctorily.

When Xingqiu's mother saw the scene behind the girl (or to be more precise, she saw Yanfei), she thought that there might be something to discuss about the girl, so she went to the inner room. Xingqiu and Yunshang were left in the yard, looking at each other awkwardly.

Chapter 20 End of the conversation

"..."

They looked at each other in silence, or to be more precise, Xingqiu was thinking about how to explain this matter.

From his point of view, there is no difference between him and Yun Shang; both of them belong to the "involuntary" side.

However, Xingqiu believed that he was a man of integrity. Even though his appearance was a little feminine, his words and deeds were in line with the way of chivalry.

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