After Turning Around, I Exploded in the Legal Circle

Ten years in Huating have been turbulent, with behind-the-scenes capital always omnipresent. Beneath the calm surface, undercurrents always churn; lights flicker on and off, and human affairs ebb a...

Chapter 29 Timing

Yang Jiangbei raised his eyebrows with great interest.

"Oh? Tell me about it."

Dong Shu: "Lynch from Feynman Law Firm recommended lawyer Sheffield from Roweton Law Firm to me."

"Lohton Law Firm?"

"Yes."

Dong Shu looked at everyone and then said, "Chairman, you should have heard that Steve from F. Country's Westmoo Company was arrested in M. Country six months ago."

Yang Jiangbei nodded silently. Steve's arrest shocked the world. No one expected that the United States, which has always advocated free economic and trade, would tear off its mask of peace and abus the judicial process. However, the inside story is well known: it was all for the benefit of the capital behind the scenes.

"As we all know, since 8/11, the United States has used this as an excuse to retaliate. Congress passed the Patriot Act, which, combined with its long-standing long-arm jurisdiction, aims to protect the so-called infringements and disputes of interest arising from the overseas investments of American domestic capital."

"However, no one expected that the United States would extend its reach to its allies this time."

Dong Shu's lips curled up, and his eyes held an unreadable smile: "Due to industry limitations, you may not know that two months ago, Sheffield of the Law Offices of R.T. won this lawsuit in Maine. At the time, this lawsuit was hailed as an unwinnable one. At that time, we in the industry basically concluded that Steve's only way out was to plead guilty according to the agreement of the State Attorney General Albert."

"In the past six months, several well-known international law firms either failed to get the case or refused to take it outright. But unexpectedly, the Law Offices of Rhodes and Dunn took the case, and Attorney Sheffield even won the lawsuit. It is said that the Attorney General of Maine, Albert, may have to resign to take responsibility."

Yang Jiangbei smiled and said, "He's definitely someone important! What about Steve from the Western Theater? Has he been released?"

Dong Shu: "Steve has returned to F. country."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jiangbei couldn't help but sigh and said, "Director Dong, after the meeting, please contact your colleagues in the United States and inquire about Attorney Shefie's schedule and fees. If it's suitable, fly directly to the United States to meet with her in person and discuss our lawsuit in Malaysia."

"Chairman, there's no need to fly to the US anymore."

Dong Shu said with a smile, "Xie Fei is a girl from our country Z. She arrived in Huating last month to take over Parker's position at the Law Offices of R.T. Law Firm and preside over the firm's affairs in the Pacific region."

The conversation between the chairman and Dong Shu gradually turned Zhang Qian's face pale. Xie Fei? Isn't that the new head of the Luo Dun Law Firm that Vice President Wang made him refuse this morning?

He had already informed his secretary before the meeting to refuse the law firm of Rhodes and Dunn. He glanced at the time and felt extremely annoyed. Secretary Sun had probably already rejected Sheffield.

Vice President Wang is really causing a lot of harm!

Just as he was wondering what to do, he heard the chairman tell Dong Shu to contact Xie Fei after the meeting.

He quickly spoke up before Dong Shu could agree.

"Chairman, it would be more appropriate for our international affairs department to contact Attorney Sheffield."

"Is your International Affairs Department in charge?"

Yang Jiangbei frowned as he looked at Zhang Qian, somewhat hesitant.

"I'll take charge. We finally have a slim chance to win the case, so it's more appropriate for me to handle the coordination. After all, Vice President Zhang and my colleagues in the International Affairs Department have quite a heavy workload every day."

Dong Shu didn't understand Zhang Qian's intentions, but he was worried about the capabilities of the International Affairs Department. In order to maintain overall control, he still didn't want the International Affairs Department to get involved.

"Our legal department will be responsible for the initial coordination. If we need the assistance of the international affairs department later, we can apply for help."

"Okay, Director Dong, then you and the legal department will be fully responsible for liaising with Attorney Xie Fei."

Yang Jiangbei made the final decision. He preferred that professionals discuss the lawsuit. As for the International Affairs Department, he glanced at Zhang Qian.

“Vice President Zhang, since you have already investigated the Y·D market, then make sure your preliminary market research is thorough. After all, apart from the contract deposit, the group hasn’t received a single penny of the payments from two years ago.”

Zhang Qian appeared slightly flustered and awkwardly agreed repeatedly.

As soon as Dong Shu arrived at his office after the meeting, Zhang Qian called. He didn't say much, just that he wanted to come over to discuss something.

Dong Shu waited for him in the office, looking puzzled.

Seeing Zhang Qian enter with his assistant, he had some doubts in his heart, but he didn't show them on his face. He stood up and said with a smile, "Vice President Zhang, your arrival makes my entire office feel honored!"

"Oh, no, Director Dong, you're so kind of talker!"

Seeing that Dong Shu's attitude was relatively polite, Zhang Qian felt a little relieved. He smiled and chatted with Dong Shu for a few minutes before finally getting to the point.

"Director Dong, there's a troublesome matter that I need your help with."

"Oh, what is it? Please tell me, Vice President Zhang. If I can help, I will do my best to assist you."

Seeing this, Zhang Qian briefly explained what Vice President Wang had asked him to do.

"The other party is the director of the Municipal Economic Commission, and also the daughter-in-law of the An family."

Seeing that Dong Shu looked a little confused, he quickly explained, "An family, An Feng's youngest daughter-in-law."

"Oh, it's her."

Dong Shu had an "I see" expression on his face.

Zhang Qian complained repeatedly: "My original intention was not to offend the An family, but who knew that Attorney Xie Fei had such a great reputation. I need to trouble Director Dong to help mediate this misunderstanding."

If it weren't for the chairman's emphasis on the lawsuit involving the Malaysian boiler, a mere head of a foreign law firm wouldn't have been worth his time.

“No problem. I just contacted Sheffield from the Law Offices of R.T. Law. She’s coming to the company this afternoon. I’ll explain then that it was just a misunderstanding.”

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