Chapter 247 You're So Boring

Everyone has a different understanding of the law, but for Han Xi, it is something to be revered.

After many years, she returned to this position and was assigned a tricky case. She wanted to use her professional knowledge to handle the problem, but the person sitting opposite her was Shen Jiheng.

Moreover, his relaxed demeanor was unacceptable to Han Xi.

Unexpectedly, Han Xi got angry, and Shen Jiheng's expression immediately turned serious.

"Don't be angry. I'm not joking. I know you're handling a case, so I asked Qin Chuan to investigate and wanted to help you."

Han Xi stared at him and asked, "So, you invited me here for dinner to help me!"

"The office building used by Tianxiang Law Firm was provided by the Shen Group, so the two companies have a close relationship. They are even responsible for our company's legal contracts."

Han Xi calmed down a bit after hearing this, but she didn't like Shen Jiheng disturbing her business when she was busy.

“I have known Attorney Ye for many years. Coincidentally, when you called him this morning, he was in my office, so I asked him to invite you out to talk about work.”

Han Xi sighed, "You really are quite boring."

Shen Jiheng said, "You have no idea how troublesome this is. First, I have to figure out the whole story, and then I have to remember what Attorney Yeh wants to convey. It's not like I'm interfering with your work."

Seeing his sincerity, Han Xi's anger subsided, and she asked helplessly, "Then tell me, what message did he ask you to convey?"

Seeing that her tone had improved, Shen Jiheng smiled and said, "I know you've been too tired these past two days and haven't been eating properly, so I specially asked the hotel to prepare some delicious food for you. Can we talk while we eat?"

The expectation in Shen Jiheng's eyes made Han Xi feel a little sad.

In fact, she didn't need Shen Jiheng to lower himself to please her; the two of them were on different paths to take.

"Okay, I'm hungry too."

Shen Jiheng gestured to the waiter at the door, worried that Han Xi might forget to eat after a busy day, so she used this method to call her out.

He knew that Han Xi would definitely be going to the hospital during this time, and she wouldn't agree to see him if it were in his name.

Even if she misunderstands him, Shen Jiheng just wants to do something simple for her.

Sensing his good intentions, Han Xi didn't want to dwell on it too much.

When the dishes were served, Shen Jiheng took the initiative to bring up today's topic.

"Attorney Ye asked me to tell you that Wang Wei's older brother, Wang Bing, said in person that he did not bribe the witness, and that there were other reasons for the witness's sudden departure."

Han Xi asked doubtfully, "Are you sure they're not lying? Wang Wei said his older brother also met with the witness last night, but the witness left in the middle of the night. There must be a reason for that."

Shen Jiheng took out a document from his bag and handed it over, calmly saying, "You'll understand the reason after reading this document."

The atmosphere between the two had a slightly professional feel, which made Han Xi unable to help but laugh.

But when she saw the contents of the document, she couldn't laugh anymore. It was actually a wanted poster, arresting a fugitive who was the very witness Wang Wei and his group had mentioned.

"I never expected things to turn out this way. It turns out the other party is a hidden wanted criminal. If he goes to court, his identity needs to be verified, and he definitely won't dare to show up."

“Last night, Wang Bing did try to persuade the witness not to appear in court, saying that he had unintentionally mentioned that he needed to provide personal information, but the other party kicked him out and he ran away instead.”

Han Xi rubbed his forehead. Of course he was afraid that catching a criminal who had escaped again would result in a harsher punishment.

"What are Wang Bing's plans? Is he really unwilling to share any of the bonus with his own brothers?"

Shen Jiheng rested his chin on his hands and looked at her with a smile.

"According to Attorney Ye, this man is a very greedy and selfish person. He knew you wanted to negotiate, so he talked to the client about this issue."

Han Xi asked curiously, "What did they say?"

Shen Jiheng truthfully said, "Wang Bing said that he bought the lottery ticket himself and it had nothing to do with his brother. He said that he could give him 100,000 yuan out of consideration for their family relationship. This is a considerable amount for working families like theirs."

Han Xi didn't know how to describe her feelings after hearing this.

To say that Wang Bing, the eldest brother, was a kind-hearted man, that he was able to share some money with his brothers at the end, was still a small amount compared to the total prize money.

Moreover, Wang Wei's family insisted on this because of their sick child.

“My client can accept a 40/60 split, which is completely unrelated to the amount you mentioned.”

“Attorney Ye had someone conduct a secret investigation. Apart from the billiards guy, they have no other witnesses. Now that kid is hiding, you can’t find him, so naturally you have no chance of winning.”

Shen Jiheng knew that Han Xi wouldn't tell him the details of the case, so he tried to put himself in an opposing position so that he could help her.

Han Xi was indeed having a headache about this matter, and said helplessly, "I told them to go back and continue looking for people, maybe there are some clues that have been missed."

Despite the slim chances, Han Xi was determined to give it a try.

Seeing her anxious expression, Shen Jiheng smiled mischievously and said, "Actually, I have another great suggestion that you can use when you have no other choice."

Han Xi felt a chill run down her spine at the sight of his sly smile. If Shen Jiheng were to resort to tricks, very few could outmaneuver him.

"What kind of wicked idea have you come up with this time?"

"It's very simple, they just create witnesses themselves. They're not saying there were a lot of people there that day, so it's normal for some people to hear it."

"No, that's perjury."

Shen Jiheng was amused by her strong reaction and reminded her, "One should know how to be flexible. It is a fact that they bought it together. Since the eldest brother can go back on his word and deny it, why can't the younger brother find someone to give false testimony?"

Han Xi: "......"

Are these wealthy people's ideas really that simple, unpretentious, and violent?

They emphasize gradual progress and solid evidence, rather than fabricating facts out of thin air.

“We will find the evidence; I don’t want to do that.”

If lawyers all seek such shortcuts, then there is no such thing as true fairness.

Shen Jiheng smiled wryly and said, "I was just making a suggestion, and I know you won't take it. Anyway, that's the current situation. Wang Bing doesn't want to give up even 10%, let alone 40%."

Han Xi had anticipated this, so it seems this lawsuit is inevitable.

However, based on the evidence at hand, they are destined to lose.

“I will have them find a new witness as soon as possible, and then find the pool player, persuade him to turn himself in and testify, and I can help him reduce his sentence.”

Shen Jiheng gave her a thumbs up, surprised that her plan was so far-reaching.

"This is a difficult project, you should think it through."

“I have already asked someone to contact the billiards guy and tell him that running away like this is not a solution and he will be caught one day. He might as well take this opportunity to make amends and have a chance to live.”

Seeing Han Xi's insistence, Shen Jiheng didn't know what to say and could only wait and see the outcome.

The key to this case lies with the witnesses; Han Xi must find them.