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...
Cheng Jiaona followed the receptionist to the law firm's small conference room with a gloomy expression.
As Cheng Jiaona stepped into the Luo Dun Law Firm, the room was filled with an orderly yet hurried atmosphere, a testament to the firm's bustling activity.
Huating Power had previously collaborated with the law firm of Robert Downs, and she had visited the site several times. She remembered the dark gray and minimalist decor, but the new owner's arrival had given it a fresh new look.
Simple and elegant decorations and green plants are casually placed in every gap, allowing the once aloof style to be interspersed with the warm atmosphere of sunlight through the ubiquitous blank space.
Looking at the vibrant scene before her, Cheng Jiaona's thoughts were in turmoil.
Recently, she has had much less power in the president's office, which is likely due to the actions of the law firm's head.
This time, she had gone to great lengths to get the documents delivered, because she wanted to confront the true nature of the legal elite who had caused Anru to suffer in silence.
She had seen the promotional brochure for the Law Offices of Rhodes. In the brochure, Sheffield was dressed in a professional black suit and wore black-rimmed glasses. She looked capable and professional, but not as beautiful as rumored.
Sitting in the conference room, she didn't have to wait long. About ten minutes later, Qin Suisui's assistant walked into the conference room from outside.
"Secretary Cheng, I apologize for keeping you waiting. Attorney Qin requests your presence."
Yue Hongxin looked at her with a natural expression and a faint smile.
"Okay! Thank you!"
Cheng Jiaona withdrew her gaze from the surroundings and followed Yue Hongxin out of the conference room.
"Law Qin, Secretary Cheng from Huating Power is here."
Yue Hongxin knocked on the door and looked at Qin Suisui, who was typing on the keyboard with her head down.
"Hmm!" Qin Suisui looked up, smiled, got up and walked out from behind the desk to greet him.
"Secretary Cheng, please have a seat."
As Cheng Jiaona sat down, goosebumps appeared on her face.
Some people are naturally photogenic; they look several times better in photos than in real life.
Qin Suisui is probably the kind of person who doesn't photograph well; in the law firm's promotional photos, you can only see a few points of her beauty.
Meeting Qin Suisui in person was so impactful that it filled her with an indescribable sorrow for An Ru.
"Attorney Qin, these are the litigation documents that President Dong asked me to deliver. Please sign for them."
Cheng Jiaona was only momentarily distracted before quickly regaining her composure.
She handed the documents and external hard drive she had to the other party's assistant.
Qin Suisui took the paper documents from Yue Hongxin and quickly flipped through them.
Her eyes quickly scanned the valuable data in the document.
"Please wait a few minutes, Secretary Cheng."
She got up and walked to her desk, inserted the external hard drive, opened the electronic files, checked the emails on the hard drive, and after confirming that the information was correct, she took the other party's signed document.
Qin Suisui handed the document to Yue Hongxin and said politely to Cheng Jiaona, "Secretary Cheng, it's almost lunchtime. Why don't I have my assistant treat Secretary Cheng to a simple meal?"
Cheng Jiaona was in a bad mood and had no desire to stay for dinner; she just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
She took the signed document from Yue Hongxin and said expressionlessly, "You're too kind, Lawyer Qin! This document was obtained by President Dong through his efforts at the board meeting, and I need to return to the company as soon as possible to file it."
She paused, a strange emotion flickering in her eyes.
"Lawyer Qin, this information is extremely valuable. I hope you will cherish this opportunity."
If we lose this opportunity...
Qin Suisui nodded with a smile: "Assistant Yue, please see Secretary Cheng off for me."
Yue Hongxin responded and led Cheng Jiaona toward the elevator.
Qin Suisui watched Cheng Jiaona leave in a hurry, a hint of mockery rising in her heart, not understanding what the other party's purpose was in coming here.
Without giving it much thought, she turned around, turned on her computer, opened the email sent by Huating Power, and began to carefully review it.
The database delivered by Huating is a huge project, containing complex and tedious information.
Even Qin Suisui got a headache from looking it up.
After two working days of intense and demanding review, the temporary working group led by Qin Suisui finally completed the basic screening work.
They sifted through massive amounts of data to extract the key chain of evidence needed for the trial.
"Assistant Yue, come to my office."
The terms compiled by Qin Suisui required Yue Hongxin to prepare the corresponding litigation documents, completing the core part of the entire litigation document.
Yue Hongxin pushed open the door and entered: "Lawyer Qin, you wanted to see me?"
"Um!"
Qin Suisui looked up and handed the documents in her hand to her.
"Prepare the complaint, submit an official letter to the Luo'an District Court, and also prepare a new power of attorney for Huating Power to sign, remembering to have them sign it for today's date."
"We also carefully checked the indictment and the list of evidence, including the electronic files."
"Okay, I'll go right away!"
Yue Hongxin took the documents from Qin Lu and turned to leave the office.
"call!"
Qin Suisui sat back in her chair, turned around, and faced the sky outside the French windows. The distant sky was ablaze with red clouds, reflected by the setting sun.
It was already late autumn, and time flew by. More than three months had passed since she returned to Huating.
In the past few months, she cooperated with the law firm and won several cases, but those were all secondary projects for her.
Only Huating Power is the most crucial and prudent choice.
She has been preparing for more than two months from the time she received the authorization until today.
Seeing that after Ron Dunn took on the case of Huating Power, there was still no progress, and some people were even talking about it outside. Ron Dunn knew he was in a difficult situation and was ready to give up.
Who could have known that she simply wanted to be well-prepared and adapt to the domestic legal process?
After months of relentless effort, Huating Power's boiler project in Malaysia has finally reached the court hearing stage as agreed.
"Assistant Yue, I'm leaving get off work early today. Please contact me if you need anything."
"OK!"
Yue Hongxin watched her walk away and said, "Qin Lu, please take care."
Qin Suisui mentioned her new car last week, saying that although the law firm has a full-time driver, she prefers to drive alone.
Today was the first time she had left early. She had been in the office for a week, and although there was a shower room in the office, she still felt uncomfortable all over.
As she left the law firm, she looked up and felt the sunlight bathing her skin, a warm sensation spreading through her body.
She and Su Yue had arranged to have a casual dinner that evening, as they hadn't seen each other for over a month.
At the last traffic light before home, she leaned gently against her car, her arm resting lightly on the window. The sunlight outside was harmonious and warm, and a gentle breeze made her feel sleepy.
"Beep~ Beep~"
Qin Suisui was startled awake by the piercing horn outside the car after only a few seconds of drowsiness. She looked up and saw the black car driving slowly alongside her.
Looking up ahead, the green light had already started its countdown.
Qin Suisui felt a little embarrassed and quickly started the car, driving towards the ring road of Ocean International.
As soon as she entered the ring road, she noticed the black car that had been driving alongside her was now driving directly in front of her.
The black car looked familiar, and she glanced at its logo.
"Huh!" A slight smile appeared on her lips. The black car was the same black Audi A8L she had driven to do a good deed last week.