Chapter 23 The Price

Shi Mingguang contacted several determined workers who insisted on fighting the Luo Group to the end.

"We can't let Lao Liu die like this! They have the guts to kill one person, but would they dare to kill all of us? Lawyer Shi, you told us that there is justice and the rule of law in this world. We believe in you!"

Shi Mingguang is not afraid of death, nor is he afraid of being slandered and ridiculed. What he fears is hurting and disappointing those who believe in him and follow him.

"I will not give up this rights protection, but you must pay attention to safety. During this period, you and your family will live in the dormitory I have arranged for you and do not go out casually."

Lao Liu's death was made to look like a traffic accident. The Luo family set a trap, but they didn't dare to capture him by force. They would use all kinds of lies to lure him in.

The testimony of these workers is crucial to winning this lawsuit, and we must first save their lives before we can move forward.

"Lawyer Shi, I have always supported you, but can't you just listen to me this time?" Lawyer Xu, a partner of Chongguang Law Firm, was worried every day, fearing that Shi Mingguang would say "I'll be back soon" one day and never come back.

People are very strong and can have unlimited power, but human life is also very fragile.

Shi Mingguang was willing to sacrifice everything for the lives of those workers. Is it worth it to pay such a price for justice?

Lawyer Xu was initially conquered by Shi Mingguang's justice. He could understand Shi Mingguang's justice, but he could not support his justice regardless of gains and losses or consequences.

"No matter what the cost, I have to help my clients complete their requests. That's my job as a lawyer, nothing more."

Shi Mingguang smiled at Lawyer Xu and patted him on the shoulder: "I have never been a messenger of justice, nor a hero."

You have simply chosen to become a lawyer, accepted the client's commission, and shouldered their hopes, requests, and trust. You should not let this profession down and cannot betray those who trust you.

Lawyer Xu's eyes were red with tears. He was deeply moved and became even more convinced that it was right for him to follow Shi Mingguang. However, his anxiety increased a lot.

Shi Mingguang gives his all to every client, risking everything for them. He is not a cat with nine lives, he only has one life.

"It seems our lawyer Xu has fully understood that I must continue with this commission. In that case, I'd appreciate the trouble of sorting out the materials."

Shi Mingguang pointed at the pile of documents on the table, waved his hand, and ran away. Lawyer Xu came to his senses and shouted, "Hey, where are you going now?"

"I'll go take a look at the dormitory." The dormitory for accommodating the workers and their families was a house specially rented by Shi Mingguang. It was deliberately arranged in the old city area. The people there were very simple.

Shi Mingguang was carrying two bags of things, all of which he had purchased at a nearby convenience store. There were snacks for the workers' children, as well as some school supplies and daily necessities.

There wasn't much help he could give them, and he couldn't guarantee that they would win the lawsuit or get the appropriate compensation.

"There's a fire! Where are the firefighters? Hurry up and organize everyone to evacuate!"

"Why did the fire start out of nowhere? Hurry up, hurry up, stop watching the fun!"

Shi Mingguang was pushed left and right by the crowd rushing towards him and fleeing in panic. The bag in his hand fell, and the contents were scattered all over the ground and stepped on by people.

He came to his senses, went against the flow of people, and struggled to get closer to the fire. That was the dormitory he had arranged for the workers and their families!

It shouldn't be like this. Why does the harder he tries to do something, the more harm he causes?

Raging flames burst out from the windows of the houses, and the sun burst out arrogantly. With an explosion, the flames became even more fierce. The firefighters and police officers who rushed to put out the fire and save people quickly evacuated the crowd.

"Lawyer Shi." A voice called Shi Mingguang softly in his ear. Seeing that he did not respond, it grabbed his shoulders and pulled him aside.

"Lawyer Shi, cheer up, they are fine."

He took off his baseball cap that night so that Shi Mingguang could see clearly who he was, although Shi Mingguang saw Chi Tiansheng.

"Mr. Chi? What did you say?"

Shi Mingguang couldn't understand the situation at first. He couldn't understand why Chi Tiansheng wanted to help him transfer and protect those workers, nor did he understand how those workers had exposed their whereabouts.

Although he was familiar with the despicable tactics commonly used by the Luo family, Shi Mingguang did not understand them.

"I transferred those workers and their families to other places in advance. You probably don't know that the Luo family has been keeping an eye on them, including their children, from school. The information that you settled them here was immediately known to the Luo family."

The workers and their families were promptly transferred to a villa of the Chi family overnight. Xiao Wen was responsible for settling them there. He guessed that Shi Mingguang would come to visit the workers, and he also heard that the Luo family was going to take action against these workers, so he appeared here.

"Why are you helping me? No, helping them? Because you have a grudge against the Luo family, and you want to use this incident to retaliate against them?"

Of course, Shi Mingguang would never have thought that it was for him, and only for him, that he was so concerned about protecting those workers and their families.

Because he was Chi Tiansheng, the young master of the Chi family who had a feud with Shi Mingguang before, not Lian Ye who had received Shi Mingguang's kindness.

"Well, that's what's going on. I want Luo Pingfeng and the Luo family to pay the price. After all, they wanted to kill me."

Lian Ye raised the corners of his mouth and smiled. Shi Mingguang had not yet recovered from his panic and sadness, and his expression was still very ugly. He casually put his baseball cap on Shi Mingguang's head.

"Okay, those workers and their families don't want to see our lawyer Shi with this expression. You have to cheer up and meet them with confidence, so you can give them hope."

Shi Mingguang was wearing a baseball cap and looked up at Chi Tiansheng, who was half a head taller than him. This man didn't seem to be exactly what he remembered him to be. He was not just a young master with a bad taste. There was a hint of tenderness and affection in his eyes.

"The workers and I will always remember Mr. Chi's kindness." Perhaps one day, Chi Tiansheng will ask them to repay the favor.

Shi Mingguang reminded himself that this man was still the heir of the Chi family. How different could he be from the Luo family? At least, Chi Tiansheng would never be able to empathize with ordinary people or those at the bottom of society.

Just like Chi Tiansheng said, he just wanted Luo Pingfeng and the Luo family to pay the price for trying to murder him.