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...
Yue Hongxin received a call from Senior Sister Hao the next day.
"Hongxin, yesterday afternoon Shenglun International submitted an application to postpone the court hearing through the Huating Economic Commission. The court held a meeting this morning and made a decision. I don't know the outcome of the meeting yet. You should report to your lawyer Qin as soon as possible. My colleague said that the court may issue a notice this afternoon."
"Thank you, Senior Sister Hao. I'll go find our Lawyer Qin right away."
Yue Hongxin's expression changed, and she thanked him repeatedly. After hanging up the phone, she got up and quickly went to Qin Suisui's office.
"Knock knock knock"
"Please come in!"
Qin Suisui looked at Assistant Yue, who was anxiously walking in, and asked with a smile.
What happened?
"Attorney Qin, my senior colleague just called. Shenglun International has submitted another application through the Economic Commission to postpone the court hearing."
Upon hearing this, Qin Suisui lightly tapped the cap off her pen, her gaze gradually turning cold.
It seems that Shenglun International's current situation is even more difficult than Senior Brother Huo analyzed. She looked at Yue Hongxin and nodded with a smile.
"I understand. Please thank your senior sister for me. You go back first, I'll take care of it now."
"Um!"
Seeing that Qin Lu's expression didn't change much, Yue Hongxin turned around and left. As she closed the door, she saw Qin Lu making a phone call, and her anxiety gradually subsided.
Qin Suisui dialed Dong Shu's number directly from Huating Power.
"Qin Lu, is there some good news to tell me?"
Dong Shu had just returned from a business trip abroad last night. He attended a tedious routine meeting this morning, and in the afternoon, when he had a little free time, he received a call from Lawyer Qin.
He had a feeling that Qin Lu's phone call was no small matter.
"Mr. Dong, I may have disappointed you."
Qin Suisui smiled politely: "I just received news from the court that Shenglun International has submitted another application for postponement of the court hearing through the Huating Municipal Economic Commission. I wonder if you, President Dong, have received any such news?"
"No, no one notified me."
Dong Shu's face instantly turned gloomy.
"Attorney Qin, I'll call the court right now and find out the reason."
He was so angry when he heard the phone being hung up that he almost smashed it against the wall.
"This is outrageous!"
He was furious and quickly got up, opened the office door, and shouted outside.
"Zhang Weiming, hurry up and drive the car down to the underground parking garage. We're going to the court now."
"I'll go get the car now."
Zhang Weiming, who was sitting at his workstation chatting on his phone, was so startled by President Dong's angry shout that he almost dropped his phone.
He quickly got up and ran towards the elevator.
"President Dong, what's wrong? Why are you so angry?"
Luo Yang had just arrived on the floor when he heard Dong Shu's furious voice, which truly opened his eyes.
Dong Shu is known throughout the group for his gentle and refined manners. Under what circumstances would he lose control of his emotions like this?
Luo Yang looked up and checked the floor several times to make sure he hadn't gotten off at the wrong elevator.
Today is the last routine meeting of the year, and all the branch managers from various regions who could attend are present.
Luo Yang was in the same boat. Taking advantage of the free time, he had some legal matters he wanted to consult with Director Dong.
Standing in the middle of the corridor, looking at the furious Dong Shu, he was unsure whether to advance or retreat.
"Mr. Luo, I'm sorry, I have something to take care of later. If it's not urgent, please come see me tomorrow morning."
Dong Shu had no time for pleasantries. After giving a few brief instructions, he hurriedly walked out.
"Sigh~"
Luo Yang opened his mouth, but saw that Director Dong didn't even turn his head and strode towards the elevator.
He glanced at his secretary, who was smiling awkwardly, and turned back.
Dong Shu, with a cold expression, rushed straight to the office of the president of the Yanbei District Court after getting out of the car.
Dong Shu has been operating in the Huating legal circle for many years, so he naturally has his own network of contacts.
He and Lin Guanghe, the president of the Yanbei District Court, were classmates and quite familiar with each other. He never expected that the other party would betray him at such a time.
He didn't even want to make a phone call, and instead stormed into the dean's office, seething with anger.
Is Dean Lin here?
Dong Shu looked at Secretary Jiang, who had gotten up and was coming over.
"Director Dong, our hospital director is inside. What brings you here?"
"Hey, Lao Dong, you're finally back?"
Hearing the commotion outside, Lin Guanghe opened his office door and saw Dong Shu standing outside with a gloomy expression.
"Why do you look so pale? Who has offended you this time?"
"snort!"
Dong Shu's face was ashen. He glanced at the office and saw that no one was inside.
"Director Lin, let's go inside and talk for a bit."
"Okay, come in quickly."
Lin Guanghe smiled and looked at Secretary Jiang.
"Xiao Jiang, brew us two cups of tea and bring them in."
He half-closed the door and looked at Dong Shu with a curious expression.
"What's with that look? Did I do something to you?"
What do you think?
Dong Shu plopped down in a chair and asked directly.
"Has Shenglun International submitted another application to postpone the court hearing? What was your response to me last time?"
"you do not know?"
Lin Guanghe quickly sat up straight, his brows furrowed.
"That's not right. I asked Secretary Xiao to notify you yesterday afternoon. Secretary Xiao said that he had already notified you. Please wait a moment, I'll let Secretary Xiao in."
He got up and opened the office door directly.
"Xiao Xiao, come in here for a moment."
"Boss, I'm coming right now."
Xiao Xiao was a little flustered. Judging from Director Dong's attitude just now, there must have been a problem with the phone call he made yesterday.
But he told them that they didn't care, and now they're coming over to question him. What does that mean?
"Xiao Xiao, tell Director Dong how you gave the notification yesterday."
Lin Guanghe gestured for Xiao to speak directly.
"Cough~ cough~"
Xiao cleared his throat and repeated what he had said on the phone yesterday.
"Yesterday afternoon, my supervisor asked me to inform you about this matter. I tried to call your mobile phone first, but unfortunately, I couldn't get through to you, and I also couldn't reach you by letter."
Dong Shu nodded: "I should have been on the plane at that time."
Xiao glanced at Director Dong, who was frowning, and continued, "After I couldn't reach you, I called the president's office of Huating Power. A female secretary answered the phone. After I told her that I wanted to ask for her opinion, she transferred the call directly to Zhang Qian, the general manager of the International Affairs Department."
“I told Mr. Zhang that the court wanted to consult Huating Power, but Mr. Zhang said to postpone it for a few days and that the court should take full responsibility.”
"Xiao Xiao!"
Lin Guanghe glanced at him. Now it seemed that their court also bore some responsibility. With the Spring Festival approaching after the holiday, the court was quite busy, especially the part he was in charge of. There were various reports to be made, as well as year-end summary report meetings for each department to attend.
In retrospect, I was so busy with my job that I neglected it.
He patted Dong Shu on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, Lao Dong, our notice hasn't been issued yet, there's still time to withdraw."