Zhou Yanci was breathing rapidly and her smile was forced.

"What... what's going on?"

"I wanted to ask you that too." Shang Wu pushed him away, her eyes turning cold and disappointed.

She smiled bitterly: "I always thought that even if Ji Yu escaped from prison and found Lu Rang to be her lawyer, and wanted to collect evidence to report you for detaining her, I would rush over to protect you and try to shut her up."

"But she told me, 'You're the one who caused my brother to go to jail!'"

Shang Wu suddenly raised her voice, looking at Zhou Yanci's changed expression.

"Tell me, what's going on? Is what Ji Yu said true? Is Li Chengzhang's wife from your grandmother's side of the family?"

She asked several questions.

Zhou Yanci clenched his fists, his face growing increasingly grim, wishing he could kill Ji Yu.

She actually dared to reveal this to Shang Wu; she must have a death wish!

He feigned composure: "Honey, you actually believe what that madwoman Ji Yu says? You know, ever since your business got into trouble, I've been doing everything I can to help you."

Shang Wu lowered her eyes and looked at the floor.

What a dedicated and hardworking person!

"Your parents couldn't bear the blow and became seriously ill, so I took them to the countryside to live with them. Your brother was sentenced to a long prison term, and I had my lawyer work hard to get his sentence reduced. Can't you see my efforts? Why do you believe Ji Yu's one-sided story?"

Zhou Yanci revealed a pained expression.

Shang Wu: "It's not just one side of the story; she provided me with some evidence."

She took the documents out of her bag and placed them one by one in front of Zhou Yanci.

These were all pieces of crucial evidence that she had Lu Rang find a while ago, evidence that could help her brother overturn his case.

Especially the medical examination report of Li Chengzhang, which is linked to his wife's medical records, cannot be erased.

“Li Chengzhang has been infertile for many years, but he blamed my brother for it, which shows that my brother was indeed framed by Li Chengzhang.”

Shang Wu stared intently at Zhou Yanci.

Zhou Yanci's pupils contracted slightly; she never expected that she would find this crucial piece of evidence.

His throat bobbed, and without thinking, he said, "Is that so? I knew nothing about it. As you know, I sent someone to check Li Chengzhang's medical records, and there was no such test result."

Upon hearing this, Shang Wu clenched her fists secretly.

"If Ji Yu only wants to sow discord between us, she can't possibly produce any useful evidence or words. I want to believe you, but I don't know how to convince myself."

Two lines of clear tears fell from Shang Wu's eyes.

"Ji Yu was able to find evidence favorable to my brother, but you and Jinshui Law Firm couldn't find any in these three years?"

Zhou Yanci opened his mouth, about to speak, when Shang Wu turned her back to him.

She gave a cold look, her eyes mocking.

"I don't know how to trust you, really."

Zhou Yanci watched her retreating figure, clenching her teeth, her eyes filled with displeasure.

"Then tell me, what exactly do I need to do for you to believe me?"

Shang Wu's breathing faltered slightly; he had finally heard those words.

She slowly turned around, looking at Zhou Yanci through teary eyes.

"The branch is at a critical stage of development, and we're getting married soon. We absolutely cannot afford any problems at this time. Anything could break me, you know?"

Shang Wu's words were both a warning and a reminder.

If Zhou Yanci's actions displease her, be prepared for trouble to occur at the branch.

Zhou Yanci was stunned for a moment, then said dejectedly, "Awu, just tell me what I need to do for you to believe me? I'll do whatever you say."

Shang Wu pursed her lips slightly, her expression serious.

"If you want to prove that Ji Yu is just trying to sow discord and that you are not targeting my brother, then use this evidence to hire a lawyer to help my brother with the lawsuit."

"What?" Zhou Yanci stared at her in astonishment.

Shang Wu stepped forward and grasped his hand tightly.

“These words, this evidence, could get my brother released from prison in six months. I could have done these things myself and overturned my brother’s case, but I didn’t. Do you know why?”

Zhou Yanci gritted her teeth.

“I’m giving you a chance to prove your innocence. If you can hire a lawyer for my brother and get him out within six months, I’ll believe you’ve never colluded with Li Chengzhang.”

Shang Wu looked at Zhou Yanci with the most expectant eyes.

Zhou Yanci remained silent after listening.

"What, you can't agree?"

Shang Wu's eyes reddened. "Or is what Ji Yu said true, and you did this with that guy surnamed Li back then?"

Zhou Yanci's expression grew increasingly flustered.

"Because you are related to his wife, can't you testify that Li Chengzhang deliberately framed my brother and get him released from prison sooner?"

Shangwu is bound to demand an answer.

Zhou Yanci opened her mouth, feeling as if she were being roasted over a fire, utterly helpless.

Just as Shang Wu said, the branch is at a critical moment, and Ji Yu keeps causing trouble, creating a crisis of trust for them.

Before he could make money from the branch, he couldn't afford any mistakes or changes in what he did back then.

Otherwise, given how much Shang Wu cares about Shang Yun Shen and her family, she would definitely turn against them.

By then, it will be too late for him to appease Shang Wu.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yanci had no choice but to close her eyes.

"good."

He spoke with difficulty.

“I’ll help you. You want me to prove it? I’ll prove it to you. Ah Wu, I’ve never had any ill intentions towards you, and I’ve never hurt your family. Just wait for my news.”

After saying that, he went to his desk and took out the business card of the Jinshui Law Firm.

Shang Wu looked at his determined expression as he made the phone call, her eyes sparkling. Then, when he looked up, she gave him a perfectly timed, touched smile.

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