The man paused, as if he had no recollection of Shang Wu, and walked in, closing the door behind him.

He walked over and extended his right hand.

"Hello, I am Lu Rang, a lawyer from Dingfeng Law Firm."

Shang Wu remained calm and shook hands with him in return.

"Hello, Shang Wu."

Lu Rang's hand was much bigger than hers, completely enveloping her fingertips, and he paused for a second before letting go.

"Miss Shang, please have a seat."

He flipped through the documents he had just received from the front desk.

The client's general requirements will be sent to him in paper form before the meeting.

"Should we reopen the investigation into a criminal case from three years ago?"

In just a few seconds, Shang Wu had already discerned this person's character.

Don't talk nonsense, and don't cause trouble.

That's perfect, it saves her the trouble of dealing with that day's events.

Shang Wu quickly adjusted her state and entered conversation mode: "Yes, three years ago, my brother stood up for me and accidentally seriously injured someone, causing that person to lose their fertility. He was sentenced to eight years in prison."

She then changed the subject: "However, recently I've come to suspect that there's more to the story than meets the eye."

Lu Rang listened quietly and then casually placed the documents on the table.

With a "snap".

The commotion was neither too loud nor too soft, yet it made the person's attitude seem unpredictable.

Shang Wu glanced at him and said, "Attorney Lu, are you going to take this case? Name your fee."

Lu Rang said, "We still need to consider it for now."

Shang Wu was taken aback, thinking she had misheard: "I offered twice the usual pay."

Lu Rang's expression shifted slightly as he stared at her: "This is not just a criminal case; it involves far-reaching issues and could easily cause me trouble. That's why Miss Shang is willing to pay double the reward, right?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Wu narrowed her eyes slightly.

No wonder he's a lawyer; he saw through the risks so clearly in just a few minutes.

yes.

The collapse of the business that shocked the industry back then involved multiple incidents, including tax evasion, bribery, and illegal projects.

When the investigation was being conducted, even the courts were short-staffed, and lawyers had to be temporarily recruited from law firms to help.

Back then, these top law firms were all vying to participate in this sensational business case, hoping to enhance their reputation and prestige.

As a pillar of Dingfeng, Lu Rang couldn't possibly be unaware of the merchant's case.

On the surface, she had Lu Rang investigate her brother's criminal case, but secretly, she wanted to test whether Lu Rang could be used for her own purposes, or even go against Cheng Zhou.

As Shang Wu was pondering, Lu Rang's voice rang in her ears.

He said, "I'm selective about the clients I take on. I prefer clients with uncomplicated backgrounds and simple, clear needs."

Shang Wu listened silently, disliking using this as a bargaining chip: "Name your price, how much are you willing to accept?"

"How much compensation can you offer?" Lu Rang asked.

Shang Wu knew that the fact that he asked this question meant there was still room for negotiation: "Why don't you tell me? I should be able to afford it."

Lu Rang looked at her for a moment: "Ten times the original amount."

Shang Wu's fingertips curled up.

That's a considerable amount.

She has built up the Chengzhou Jewelry Department over the past three years and has indeed earned a lot of money.

Zhou Yanci is good at using people; in order to appear affectionate, he is very generous with money.

However, Zhou Yanci took her largest sum of cash flow under the pretext of helping her manage funds.

It can be used, but a reasonable excuse must be given before it can be used.

Lu Rang stared at Shang Wu: "Miss Shang, can't you come up with this money? I thought you were naturally patient and could get a lot of benefits from the Zhou family."

Shang Wu's gaze sharpened, and she immediately thought of the incident she witnessed at the restaurant where Zhou Yanci and Shen Mian were struggling.

She thought Lu Rang would pretend not to remember it.

Shang Wu smiled faintly: "By nature reserved? I didn't expect you to see through me on our first meeting?"

Lu Rang seemed not to hear the dissatisfaction in her words: "It's not that I saw through you, nor is it our first meeting."

Shang Wu's fingertips curled up.

She pursed her lips.

In the past, when faced with such exorbitant demands, she would simply walk away.

But not now.

Dingfeng Law Firm was the only suitable place to take her case.

Other law firms would not have been able to withstand the pressure of investigating Chengzhou Group and work for her.

Moreover, the business capabilities of other law firms are not top-notch either.

Lu Rang seems to be the only suitable candidate available at the moment.

Shang Wu's eyes flickered: "Ten times the reward is too much. Like Attorney Lu, I also need to consider it. How about we each reply in three days?"

Lu Rang took a sip of coffee, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly: "Okay."

Shang Wu stood up, walked around the coffee table, and came to Lu Rang.

Lu Rang leaned back to look at her.

He caught a faint, indescribable fragrance emanating from Shang Wu.

This posture should make a standing person feel more pressured.

But Lu Rang's appearance was too aggressive. His gaze fell on Shang Wu with a strong sense of interest and scrutiny, and he was in no way inferior.

Shang Wu smiled, confronting him in a posture that was as gentle as a spring breeze: "I hope Attorney Lu will keep the hotel matter a secret. If you dare to utter a single word, I'll make sure you can't stay at Dingfeng anymore."

She turned to pick up her bag from the table.

When she turned around, she almost bumped into Lu Rang.

He was even taller than Zhou Yanci, who was 1.85 meters tall, and his gaze was incredibly imposing when he looked down at people.

Shang Wu's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

Lu Rang waved the recording pen in front of her: "Miss Shang really doesn't understand the law, daring to threaten a lawyer?"

Shang Wu froze, somewhat regretting coming to Dingfeng and getting involved with such an unpredictable guy.

She calmly replied, "Then why don't you call the police?"

Lu Rang was taken aback, as if she had no idea what to do with him.

Shang Wu walked past him and left with a calm expression.

The first thing she did after leaving the house was to go to the front desk.

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