Wen Ying gave a rough outline of the Pang family’s situation. Zheng Zhihe felt it was somewhat tricky.
“You have good judgement knowing my teacher is capable, but I am not sure if he will accept this commission.”
Zheng Zhihe knew what kind of commissions interested his teacher. It was not necessarily the high-paying ones, but rather the unusual ones.
For example, when Wen Ying previously sued “Aige” and Han Qin, the teacher found it interesting and went to observe.
This divorce case for Mrs Pang involved a considerable amount of property division. Zheng Zhihe feared he might mishandle it and fail to secure Mrs Pang’s rightful interests. Lawyers were most effective handling cases locally. Leaving their usual jurisdiction reduced their effectiveness by at least thirty percent.
Yet Wen Ying was full of confidence. “Oh, just give me your teacher’s contact details. I will speak to him myself.”
Wen Ying naturally remembered her mentor’s contact information.
Calling Zheng Zhihe was merely a formality, to make her reconnection with her mentor more legitimate.
Zheng Zhihe was curious. “What reason will you use to persuade him?”
Wen Ying teased him with a mysterious hint.
Zheng Zhihe recalled that his teacher had seen Wen Ying’s self-presentation in court and commented that Wen Ying was excellent material for studying law. It was a pity she had already achieved success in literature. The teacher could not force her to switch to law.
However, the teacher did have a deep impression of Wen Ying. With Wen Ying approaching personally, perhaps he really would agree to help Mrs Pang with the divorce case?
“Then give it a try.”
Zheng Zhihe readily gave her his teacher’s contact details.
Seeing Wen Ying hang up, Pang Jinglong and Mrs Pang gazed at her intently.
Mrs Pang was especially anxious. “Is the lawyer unwilling to take it?”
Wen Ying’s tone was firm. “No, he will be willing. I need to go downstairs to make another call.”
Mrs Pang grew even more anxious, her heart fluctuating wildly.
If the lawyer was truly willing, why would Wen Ying need to avoid them to make the call?
Yet the harder a lawyer was to engage, the more capable they were. Amid her anxiety, Mrs Pang felt a glimmer of expectation.
“It is really too much trouble for you.”
Mrs Pang thanked Wen Ying.
Wen Ying smiled. “Auntie, friends should help each other. If I encounter trouble in the future, I believe Pang Jinglong will help me too.”
Mrs Pang glanced at her son. Pang Jinglong nodded heavily.
The mother and son watched Wen Ying go downstairs.
Wen Ying made the call right on the busy roadside.
When the call connected, Wen Ying was so nervous she felt her mouth go dry.
“Who is this?”
“Lawyer Liao? Hello, I am Wen Ying. Lawyer Zheng Zhihe introduced me to you.”
Wen Ying was very excited.
She was wondering whether to expand her “self-introduction” when Lawyer Liao on the other end reacted quickly. “Countercurrent Fish? I know you. Zhihe has been helping you with a plagiarism lawsuit recently. What is it? Has the lawsuit encountered a problem Zhihe cannot solve?”
Lawyer Liao’s voice was calm and unhurried, yet very reassuring.
Lawyer Liao had said that when one has reason, there is no need to raise one’s voice. Stabilise yourself first to stabilise the big scene.
He Zhen had taught Wen Ying many things.
Before knowing He Zhen, it was Lawyer Liao’s influence that helped Wen Ying develop an independent personality, giving her the courage to escape her controlling parents and venture alone to Modu!
Hearing this familiar voice, Wen Ying nearly could not hold back tears on the street.
“It is not my lawsuit. It is for a friend. Recently, his mother wants a divorce…”
Wen Ying briefly explained Mrs Pang’s situation.
On the other end, Lawyer Liao’s first reaction was to decline. “I generally do not take divorce cases. Not for any other reason, but because I lack expertise in that area. However, do not worry. I can recommend a few specialised lawyers. Have your friend contact them and choose one.”
The first lawyer Liao recommended was Du Li.
Du Li had once been Han Qin’s agent lawyer and was Zheng Zhihe’s “lifelong rival”.
Du Li tirelessly caused trouble for the mentor and Zheng senior brother. Yet the mentor was broad-minded and did not stoop to his level.
Now, he was even willing to refer Mrs Pang’s major divorce case to Du Li.
Unfortunately, Du Li would not be grateful. After earning the fees, he might even curse the mentor for being foolish.
However, Du Li was indeed capable, the aggressively offensive type of lawyer.
A couple of years before Wen Ying’s rebirth, since mentor Lawyer Liao had stopped taking profit-oriented commissions much, focusing more on legal aid cases, especially juvenile crime, Du Li won several major lawsuits. His reputation in the industry surpassed her mentor’s.
At that time, Du Li was truly insufferably arrogant.
Even now, thinking of it, Wen Ying found Du Li’s smug villainous face detestable.
Wen Ying refused to fund the enemy. She insisted on inviting her mentor to take the case. Fortunately, Lawyer Liao had a good temper. Considering she was a young girl, he patiently asked, “Why do you think I would take this case?”
Wen Ying mentioned the old incident four years ago when Pang Jinglong had stabbed his father’s mistress.
Precisely because of this incident, Wen Ying was certain her mentor would accept the case.
This was also why Wen Ying went downstairs to make the call away from Pang Jinglong and his mother.
It was not fear of them hearing how she begged her mentor for help. It was that explaining why she knew about Pang Jinglong stabbing someone four years ago would be difficult.
Sure enough, Lawyer Liao’s voice on the other end became more serious than before. “Continue.”
“My friend has character flaws. This is not his fault. Anyone growing up in such a family environment would struggle to be positive and sunny. He was raised mostly by his mother. His father barely participated in his upbringing. Over the years, he witnessed his mother’s grievances in the marriage. Seeds of hatred took root long ago. Four years ago, he acted impulsively in youth. Four years later, if his mother is bullied again in divorce, I worry he will erupt once more.”
Another eruption would be far beyond mere injury.
Wen Ying had firmly grasped her mentor’s weak spot.
Lawyer Liao pondered. “Tell me more details about his family situation.”
More than ten minutes later, Wen Ying hung up and returned upstairs.
Pang Jinglong stood up. “How did it go? Is the lawyer you found willing to take it?”
Lawyers were everywhere.
If Wen Ying’s lawyer was unwilling, others certainly would be.
But at this moment, both Pang Jinglong and Mrs Pang found Wen Ying very reliable. The lawyer she recommended must be reliable too.
Under their expectant gazes, Wen Ying smiled confidently. “I briefly told the lawyer what Auntie described. The lawyer agreed to take the commission. He will fly over soon to meet you in person. Before he arrives, let me briefly introduce this lawyer. His surname is Liao, name Liao Shiyan. He has handled many cases with rich experience. You can search his name online…”
For her mentor, Wen Ying spared no praise.
She was not exaggerating. Some cases her mentor had analysed in detail as teaching examples.
Wen Ying said this to boost the mother and son’s confidence.
Before parting, Wen Ying emphasised only one thing. She urged Pang Jinglong to stay calm.
“You must not actively seek trouble with your father and that woman. Do not reveal that Auntie is hiring a lawyer. Wait for Lawyer Liao to assess the situation first. That way, your father will be caught off guard!”
Pang Jinglong felt Wen Ying had seen through his thoughts.
If not interrupted by Wen Ying’s call today, Pang Jinglong felt he might have acted impulsively again.
He Zhen had told him many times not to be impulsive, not to let loved ones grieve and enemies rejoice… Pang Jinglong blushed with shame. “I will not be impulsive again. For my mum’s sake, I will endure too.”
Pang Jinglong had always hated the word “endure” most.
Endure, endure, endure. Always endure and always be bullied?
For the first time, he did not reject “endure” and even said he would endure voluntarily.
Because past endurance saw no way out. Now endurance was to gain a better future.
Mrs Pang always thought of securing more property for her son. Pang Jinglong actually did not care that much about money.
He was more indignant. Indignant that his father denied his mother’s contributions to the family over the years. Indignant at the secretary’s arrogance. Indignant that relatives, ignoring conscience, advised his mother to be magnanimous, yet no one dared condemn the true wrongdoer!
But now it was good.
His mother was finally divorcing.
For that foreseeable bright future, Pang Jinglong was willing to heed Wen Ying’s advice.
Wen Ying carefully observed Pang Jinglong’s expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Wen Ying had insisted on calling Pang Jinglong today not because of any premonition. She had reborn, not cultivated immortality. She had no such ability!
Just thinking of the files from the previous life, Pang Jinglong’s father would marry the mistress this National Day. Pang Jinglong killed the stepmother on the day of the scumbag father’s remarriage. Now it was August, with over a month until National Day. Pang Jinglong’s parents must divorce within this month or so.
The earlier the intervention, the greater the chance to change the unfairness in Pang Jinglong’s parents’ divorce.
With Pang Jinglong’s heart ailment gone, he naturally would not kill the stepmother.
Fortunately.
Today’s call seemed quite timely?
Parting from Pang Jinglong and his mother, Wen Ying was extremely happy.
Even the driver noticed her great mood and asked if she had closed a big deal.
Wen Ying smiled and nodded. “Yes, a very, very big deal.”
A young man’s future.
A mother’s pain.
Even He Zhen’s regret.
This deal was huge!
Tianjiao’s driver did not understand but thought Wen Ying had truly landed a major deal. He shared her joy too. When company leaders excelled, the company earned steadily. When the company earned, employee benefits improved. The driver was cheerful all the way.
