Chapter 32 A loving and harmonious family makes life more fulfilling...
Instead of dealing with her aunt's family's troubles, Nie Qingqing went to a law firm and asked Attorney He to help represent her in the demolition lawsuit.
Attorney He sought her opinion: "Your aunt remarried a local man. His house was demolished, but she's occupying it, refusing to move out or give up her share. Her ex-wife's son hates her and came to our law firm wanting me to represent her. His goal is to make things difficult for your aunt. I'd like to ask for your opinion on what impact this case would have on you."
Nie Qingqing had no objection and immediately understood: "I ran into my cousin's wife at school a few days ago. She must have mentioned me when she got home. My aunt knows I'm doing well, so she'll use every means to find out about me. Her stepson found out and came to us to act as her proxy. It'll only annoy her."
Given this, she expressed her attitude: "We're in business, we'll accept whatever comes our way."
Attorney He was very pleased, knowing that she wouldn't let her down. She handed the case file to Nie Qingqing and asked her to take a look.
"This is the case file. Take a look at it, just in case your aunt is being unreasonable and comes to make trouble for you."
Nie Qingqing had been Attorney He's assistant for so long, and she could clearly read the case files. Her aunt said that the other party was not her biological son, and she had given gifts to the village chief's family, which led to a stalemate.
But the court looks at the evidence. If someone claims that a child isn't their biological child, the burden of proof lies with the person making the claim. Without evidence, everyone in the world would say the child isn't their biological child, and anyone could accuse someone of breaking the law. Wouldn't that create chaos?
"Attorney He, this case isn't too difficult, is it?"
Attorney He said, "It's not difficult. The village chief is biased towards your aunt. After discussing it with my client, we decided to sue the village chief as well. I have connections in the procuratorate and the court, so I'm not afraid of threats, retaliation, or backdoor deals from the other party."
Nie Qingqing was happy for her client: "He's really lucky to have you represent him in his case."
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Nie Qingqing was in a particularly good mood. On her way home from get off work, she bought half a roast duck. Half a roast duck only had one leg, which wasn't enough for the two children. Before, it was given to Xiaoyin, but now it was for her.
"Mom, you look so happy. Did something good happen at work?" Tangyuan asked.
Nie Qingqing felt a little guilty. She thought she was just a kind-hearted ordinary person, but ordinary people all have negative emotions, which can occasionally turn into bad things. That's normal, she told herself.
"Remember Aunt Hongxiao's house last time? Her mother-in-law is my aunt. She's in a demolition lawsuit with her stepson and is about to suffer a setback at Lawyer He's hands. Just thinking about it makes me happy!"
Nie Qingqing specifically emphasized to Tangyuan, "Don't be like your mother; you must be an upright man."
Tangyuan chuckled to herself, thinking of several examples of kind people being bullied, and said, "Mom, I won't be a bad person. If someone who's bad to me gets into trouble, I'll be happy too. It's not a problem, is it?"
Song Zhao thought to himself, "Qingqing is such a magnanimous and open-minded person. For her to gloat over her aunt's misfortune, the other woman must have been extremely bad to Qingqing's family back then."
"What did your aunt do to your family that you still can't forget to this day?" Song Zhao asked.
Nie Qingqing could never forget the helplessness and anger she felt watching her mother being bullied, yet being too young to fight back. It was etched in her heart and could never be erased.
She can be easygoing about other things, but not about her aunt. She can talk to her cousin-in-law Hongxiao, but she can't be bothered to talk to her aunt and cousin.
My cousin was seventeen or eighteen at the time. What did he do? He enjoyed the benefits that his mother had taken back, without saying a word.
Nie Qingqing said, "Actually, it's a common problem with having many brothers. Before my uncle and dad separated the family property, my mom did the heavy work, while my aunt only did the light work. When it came time to separate the family property, she said she would support our parents together with my uncle, and let my grandparents live with them. She took away most of the family property. My dad did all the heavy work at home, and he was always scolded by my grandparents. At that time, our family was helpless against her and was really angry. It wasn't a big deal, but my mom suffered half her life. My dad was blindly filial and never spoke up for my mom. So, I was angry with my dad and hated my aunt. Now that I can make her angry, I am actually very happy."
It was because Qingqing was too kind that Song Zhao had even complained about his own brother and mother. After marriage, Qingqing's kindness and tolerance helped him stop taking things too seriously.
He told Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan, "See? Your mother is easygoing, but she will never forget those who bullied her, even after ten or twenty years. Have you two learned that?"
Tangyuan: "Of course. It's okay if you bully me, but if you bully Mom, I'll find a chance to get revenge when I grow up."
Xiao Yuan considers Nie Qingqing his mother. Aunt Qingqing said that he cannot call her "Mom" until he grows up, because if someone hears him, he might be taken away.
So Xiao Yuan simply nodded: "Aunt Qingqing, I will not forgive those who bullied you either."
Nie Qingqing felt a warmth in her heart. It's so much more interesting to live with such a loving family.
She instructed Tangyuan: "After you finish eating, call your grandma and tell her that your great-grandmother might call back to her hometown and yell at people, and tell your grandma not to listen to her calls."
Song Zhao remembered something: "Are you worried that if she calls back to her hometown, she might come to your law firm to find you?"
If my aunt's personality hadn't changed, she would definitely have gone.
Nie Qingqing chuckled: "Let her go. If I scold her, she'll be unhappy, which will make me happy again."
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Hu Qiugui went to the law firm and asked Attorney He not to be her stepson's lawyer. Nie Qingqing didn't even let her meet Attorney He.
“Auntie, you can’t win this case.”
“I have no relationship with your family anymore, we’re not relatives anymore. If you have something to say, say it, don’t lecture me.”
"Grandpa and Grandma are gone, and my dad is gone too. There's no one to put pressure on you anymore, and you still come here? Who do you think you are? You think I'm being mean? Who can you tell me I'm ill-mannered? Our relatives back home already know that our two families don't associate with each other anymore. They'll just laugh at you for making a fool of yourself."
Nie Qingqing's words infuriated Hu Qiugui, who ran home feeling utterly frustrated.
Although it was just a few simple words, it made Nie Qingqing feel proud and finally vent her anger for her mother.
At their age, Mom and Auntie are just comparing how happy their children are and who has a happier old age. The better she gets along with her brother, the more she can vent her anger for her mother.
She was so happy that as soon as her aunt left, she called back to Huazhi Lane to tell her mother to be happy too.
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With the help of Meng Hongxiao's family, her husband's job transfer was arranged once again. The last time there was such an opportunity, it was delayed because she was having her second child. Her mother-in-law had all sorts of reasons to prevent her son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and grandchildren from leaving her side.
This opportunity is better than the last one. The eldest child is in the second year of junior high school and the second child is in the sixth year, so the impact of transferring schools won't be too great. She really wouldn't dare to transfer her child to a different school when the eldest child is in the third year of junior high school.
I was going to bring it up, but my mother-in-law came back from the law firm looking frustrated; she had been humiliated.
We tried to persuade her not to go, but she wouldn't believe us. Her family is accommodating her, so how could outsiders possibly allow it?
Some things can't be avoided. The demolition issue was never in our favor to begin with, and even if we take it to court, we'll still have to give in to the other party. Why bother?
Meng Hongxiao gave her husband a wink, signaling him to ask, while she went to the kitchen to wash rice and vegetables, listening intently.
Nie Yaoxiang was at a loss: "Mom, didn't we manage to talk this over there?"
Hu Qiugui said sarcastically, "Qingqing has turned her life around. The way she treated me today was extremely rude. I am, after all, an elder, and she actually told me to have some self-awareness. It made me feel very embarrassed."
People really need to know their own limitations. They bullied this family for so many years, but now that they've turned their lives around, can they still let her bully them?
Nie Yaoxiang advised, "Now, even if your second aunt's family is doing better than us, there's no use in you being resentful. At least they haven't bullied us on their own initiative."
Hu Qiugui: "How can you say we didn't bully her? She helped outsiders steal our demolition compensation. What else is this if not revenge?"
When faced with an illogical and unreasonable mother, Nie Yaoxiang could only continue to persuade her. In the past, he had always won when she happened to be unreasonable, but this time it wouldn't work. This time, it was a serious lawsuit.
He presented the facts: "Mom, I am grateful that you remarried a local man with some connections so that I could have a foothold after graduation. Now we are in court. The law will decide what should have been the case. It is not up to you to decide the truth. He is my biological son, and he should rightfully receive a large share of the demolition compensation. If you don't want to give him any, you can say that he is not my biological son. You need to provide evidence, otherwise it is a false accusation!"
Hu Qiugui: "I did it all for you, otherwise why would I have robbed the demolition compensation?"
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Meng Hongxiao, who was in the kitchen, got angry when she heard this. She couldn't help but come out and say something.
“Mom, we all have jobs and children. If we really push them too far, they might try to destroy us all, kick your son out of the way, and take your two grandchildren away. How are we supposed to live then? This involves money. People will do anything for money, especially when it’s what they deserve.”
Nie Yaoxiang was afraid of this. This was different from when the family divided their property. His second uncle was blindly filial and would suffer losses without saying a word. But now, it was clear that he wanted to steal money from someone else's own son. Who would be willing to do that? Wouldn't they fight to the death?
"During this village demolition, how many families have been torn apart, with blood streaming down their faces? Aren't you afraid that someone's own son might have murderous intentions? Don't tell me you're not afraid, I am. I have two children!"
Hu Qiugui rubbed her arms, feeling discouraged: "Why did you make it sound so scary to scare me? Alright, you two, one of you go and talk to Nie Qingqing about reconciliation."
It was definitely not an option for her husband to go, so Meng Hongxiao was eager to resolve the dispute as soon as possible and offered, "I'll go. Qingqing is willing to talk to me for a bit."
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Attorney He's case regarding the demolition dispute was settled out of court. Attorney He was adamant about the settlement terms, and after several rounds of negotiations, Hu Qiugui finally signed the agreement, published an apology in the newspaper, and clarified that the other party was her biological son.
Seeing this, the village chief was furious and dared not cover it up any longer. The demolition agreement was renegotiated, and his own son received his rightful share.
Hu Qiugui not only didn't gain anything, but also learned that her son planned to transfer his job to the city where his parents-in-law lived around the summer vacation.
“Mom, Hongxiao’s father’s connections are all in her hometown. My father-in-law will retire in a few years and won’t have time to wait for me. If I want to advance further, I’ll definitely go to her hometown. This demolition has caused such a mess. I’m being scolded at work. People are saying I’m shameless, trying to steal someone else’s son’s demolition compensation, and that I’m mean and greedy. Do you think the leaders will still use me? If I don’t leave, what kind of development can I have?”
Meng Hongxiao conceded: "Mom, if you really can't bear to part with her, once we've established ourselves, we'll rent you a place near home for your retirement."
Hu Qiugui was naturally reluctant to give up on her son's future, and she couldn't vent her anger. So she made a phone call back to her hometown, saying she wanted to find Tang Guizhi.
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The shop owner received a call from his sister-in-law, Guizhi. He looked up at the clear sky and chuckled. What a day it was, to receive a call from Hu Qiugui!
He didn't even bother to call anyone, and went straight back: "Guizhi is so lucky now. Her son and daughter-in-law work for a big boss. They say she works hard taking care of the children and doing housework, so they give her fifty yuan every month. Qingqing is even better. She went to Shenzhen to develop her career, and she also gives her fifty yuan a month. Guizhi spends her free time practicing Tai Chi and isn't home."
After hanging up the phone, the shop owner immediately spread the gossip throughout Huazhi Lane.
Everyone was talking about it with great interest, and Aunt Zhang felt relieved: "Guizhi, your Qingqing has done well. This time, she didn't let Hu Qiugui bully her."
Several old neighbors knew Tang Guizhi's family situation all too well and sighed, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. People, you really shouldn't go to extremes. Fortune turns around. Guizhi, now it's your family's turn to prosper."
Tang Guizhi was pleased. One shouldn't go to extremes or be too smug. She quickly waved her hand and said, "Aren't the younger generation in this alley getting better and better? As long as the children aren't mistreated, let's not talk about the past."
Tanggao really wanted to go play with Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan right now. She had so many interesting things to tell them, and she couldn't wait: "Grandma, when summer vacation comes, you can come with us to play with Auntie."
Tang Guizhi will definitely go. She'll take Xiaoyin and Tanggao with her during the holiday. Her son and daughter-in-law can take care of themselves; there's nothing to worry about.
"Okay, we'll go during the holidays."
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Nie Qingqing noticed that her colleagues at the law firm were much nicer to her, and even the receptionist was more polite.
However, the receptionist was more polite to Lawyer Xun, made him coffee, and inquired about his mood. Seeing that he was preoccupied, she comforted him, saying, "Lawyer Xun, what difficult dispute have you encountered? It's good to talk about it; it's always good to have more people to discuss it with."
Xun Guangshen became serious: "This is the client's privacy, you shouldn't pry. Also, you don't need to make coffee for me and Attorney He anymore. I don't drink coffee. Attorney He is currently only satisfied with the coffee that I and Assistant Nie make. From now on, we'll make her coffee."
The rejection was so obvious; any further attempts to strike up a conversation would only be wishful thinking.
The receptionist nodded, didn't press the matter further, and haughtily turned and left.
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Nie Qingqing observed this. Her law firm was headquartered in Hong Kong Island, and its largest branch was in Shenzhen. Lawyers from Hong Kong Island frequently traveled back and forth to serve Hong Kong businessmen who invested in the mainland. The young lawyer Xun in the firm was honest-looking and single, making him an easy target for girls.
Nie Qingqing came over, curious about what was on Xun's mind, and teased, "He didn't just make you coffee, you could tell?"
Xun Guangshen: "I have no feelings for her and don't want her to misunderstand. It's better to be a little distant."
That's good. Nie Qingqing agreed with his attitude: "Then tell me, why do you look so troubled? Maybe I can help you."
Xun Guangshen felt he definitely couldn't help, but he was willing to talk to Nie Qingqing.
“The elders of the Xun family are having dinner with the elders of the He family tonight, and they want us all to come. I’m worried that Attorney He will be bullied.”
Of course, Nie Qingqing had to ask about Attorney He's matter: "Is your uncle going?"
“My family is being unreasonable. They know to ask my uncle to avoid suspicion, but they let Attorney He go instead. I feel really bad about it.”
Knowing full well it was a trap, yet unable to stop it, Xun Guang was heartbroken.
Nie Qingqing laughed at him: "You guys are so good at lawsuits, but you can't handle this little family matter? What are you worried about? Attorney He is not someone to be trifled with."
Xun Guangshen explained, "You don't understand. From childhood, our families have always taught us that when younger generations are lectured by their elders, no matter how harsh the words are, they will never point them out to their faces. That's why we feel resentful."
"Elders also had their youth. Did your elders have a good upbringing? I mean, how they treat outsiders."
Xun Guangshen looked at her blankly and nodded: "That's natural."
Nie Qingqing laughed and said, "Being too well-mannered can be a disadvantage. That makes things easier. After you sit down and talk for a few minutes, I'll go to the restaurant to find Lawyer He and call her away."
Xun Guangshen: "Is this appropriate?"
Nie Qingqing: "What's wrong with that? I'll just say that an important client is waiting. You two families care about face, so you can't keep the client waiting, right? Let's do it this way. I'll go and tell Attorney He that I'm her assistant, and I have to handle all her troubles, both in life and at work."
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After get off work, Nie Qingqing went with Attorney He and Attorney Xun to the hotel where the family gathering was to be held that evening. It turned out to be the Baiyun Hotel, owned by Uncle Gu.
Uncle Gu wanted to leave Gu Lehan with a long-term and stable income. The hotel was very well-designed, integrating accommodation and catering. From the decoration to the management to the kitchen, everything was excellent. Thinking about it this way, it wasn't surprising that they happened to eat here.
“Attorney He, this is a hotel owned by my father-in-law’s old friend. I’m going to visit his granddaughter.”
Attorney He was surprised: "That's quite a coincidence. It's my private matter, you don't need to get involved. Just save yourself some trouble."
Nie Qingqing laughed and said, "It's troublesome for you, but for me it's as ordinary and simple as eating and drinking. I don't find it troublesome at all. See you in a bit."
Nie Qingqing gets a headache when it comes to her major, but she never finds interpersonal relationships and family matters troublesome. People really do have their strengths and weaknesses. Lawyer He is actually not afraid of the trap that night.
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Lucky them today. Gu Lehan was at the hotel, and since it was mealtime, she personally cooked two bowls of seafood noodles for Nie Qingqing, who ate them head-to-head in the private room.
She praised Lehan's cooking skills highly, speaking very honestly: "When we first met, your hands were so white and delicate. I never expected you to cook so well. You must have practiced a lot, right?"
According to seniority, Gu Lehan should call Nie Qingqing "Auntie," but according to age, calling her "Sister Qingqing" would be more affectionate. However, she remembered her grandfather's instructions: since they were not related by blood, it was best to be mindful of boundaries.
She boasted, "It's for Grandpa. He likes soft and tender food, and other people's cooking doesn't suit his taste, but he eats more of what I make."
Although they weren't related by blood, the bond between grandfather and granddaughter was stronger than that between many biological families. At this level of affection, whether they were related by blood or not was unimportant to Nie Qingqing.
When Gu Lehan heard the purpose of her visit, she asked the waiter to keep an eye on the next private room and to come back and notify her if anything happened, so that the time could be managed better.
Nie Qingqing was able to finish the bowl of noodles in peace and said gratefully, "Thank you so much today, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to eat dinner in peace."
Gu Lehan didn't stand on ceremony with her: "Auntie, it's nothing to thank me for this little thing. You'll scold me later for not helping you much, but I want to ask you for a big favor."
When Song Zhao's father introduced them, it was all about mutual help; you can't just ask for help without offering any in return.
She asked, "What is it? Tell me, as long as I can help."
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Gu Lehan's father was adopted by her grandfather, and her mother was from an orphanage. Her background could not be found, but her father did not give up and actually found a clue.
Gu Lehan said, "My father had a clue, but he didn't dare tell my grandfather. He only told me before he passed away. I want to fulfill my father's last wish, but I can't let my grandfather know. It's inconvenient for me to go and see him. I would like to ask you to help me see what that family is like?"
For Nie Qingqing, it was just a small errand, and she was happy to help.
This trust made her feel strangely comfortable, and she couldn't help but ask, "How can you trust me like this?"
There's a reason for that, Gu Lehan said: "It's not easy for your second husband's child to trust you so much. Lawyer He trusts you, and I believe in their judgment, so I'm willing to trust you too."
"That's fine," Nie Qingqing said. "Give me a few days, and I'll go check it out for you on my day off."
"Thank you, Auntie. Actually, I've been hesitant. If you think that family is bad, I'll just disown them. But having a resolution will allow me to burn paper money for my father and let him know."
At this point, the waiter knocked on the door and came in, telling the two of them, "Manager Gu, the elders in that private room you specifically asked us to put pressure on Lawyer He that you mentioned. It's a bit too much. I can't stand it anymore."
Nie Qingqing quickly stood up, grabbed the file folder, and said, "I have to go now. I'll let you know as soon as there's a result regarding your matter."
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Nie Qingqing showed no fear. Gu Lehan, who had been well-bred since childhood, praised to the head waitress, "My aunt is so brave. This kind of trouble is what I dread the most, but she's not afraid at all."
The waiter said admiringly, "That's right. I encounter all sorts of customers every day. There's an elder in that private room who looks very difficult to deal with. She's the one who led the way. Can your aunt manage as an assistant?"
Gu Lehan didn't know, but she believed that Nie Qingqing was so confident that she could definitely do it.
She said, "It's not convenient for me to show up. You go and check on the situation. If your aunt is being bullied, come and tell me. I'll go. I'll just stop doing business with them."
Gu Lehan spoke with a lack of confidence, as she had no experience in handling such disputes.
Fortunately, the waiter returned quickly and said there was no need to go over there. Nie Qingqing went over and said a few words, and she gained the upper hand, leaving the other party speechless.
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The person who led the pressure on Attorney He was Xun Guangshen's aunt, his uncle's older sister. If Attorney He hadn't broken up with Xun Guangshen, she would have to call her "sister." If she got together with Xun Guangshen, she would have to call her "aunt."
So this aunt tried her best to persuade him: "Shunyi, both of our families are respectable people. There are some things we can't do, things we can't let others laugh at us. You understand what I mean, right?"
The waiter had just come in to serve the food, and the door to the private room was not closed. Nie Qingqing suppressed her impulse. Wasn't it a joke that this large group of people were criticizing and interfering in Lawyer He's life?
She knocked on the door before coming in. The anxious expression on her face didn't seem fake. She first apologized to the elders sitting at the head of the table, introduced herself, and explained the reason.
"I am Attorney He's assistant. I'm sorry, but the client has an emergency and needs Attorney He to work overtime to handle it."
He Shunyi asked cooperatively, "I know you're the most composed person, what's the matter that's making you so anxious?"
Nie Qingqing bent down and whispered in her ear, "Attorney He, just pretend it's an emergency. Anyway, the client's affairs are all private and can't be discussed in detail. We're not afraid of being asked."
Attorney He suppressed a laugh; she couldn't stand the dinner party any longer. After listening, she nodded with feigned seriousness: "This is terrible! We have to get it done right away; it has to be resolved tonight."
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When it comes to important work matters, there's no question about it; several elders have tacitly approved.
But Aunt Xun, who hosted the dinners for the two families tonight, tapped her bowl with her chopsticks, then leaned back in her chair, her gold earrings swaying incessantly. Her ears, neck, wrists, and fingers were adorned with several pieces of gold jewelry, which she probably considered her source of confidence.
"Shunyi, what important matter is it that made you leave us elders at the dinner party?"
Attorney He doesn't know how to address her now. After the breakup, the generations are all messed up. Before, they were peers, now they're elders. Just now, she said not to let people laugh at her. She was the one who said those things. In this situation, you can't curse people.
"It's a very important matter, so it's hard to say."
“We’re all family, what’s there to hide? Don’t try to fool us.” Aunt Xun pressed on aggressively.
Nie Qingqing thought for a moment. These weren't her relatives from her hometown. If she could curse them, Attorney He would have done it himself.
She answered before Attorney He could: "I already said it, it's an urgent matter for the client. Of course, I can't go into the details, but if I don't go, the client might lose the case and become distraught. It's a matter of life and death. A dinner is not as important as the client's life event. I hope you all understand."
I can understand, but I'm not happy. Aunt Xun has always wondered what advantages Shunyi has in being an assistant who can change her principles and help with renting a house and transferring schools. Today, she experienced it firsthand.
Aunt Xun glared at the eloquent Nie Qingqing: "No matter how important it is, it's still an outsider's business. Can an outsider be as important as family?"
“Then family is definitely more important than outsiders,” Nie Qingqing said with certainty.
Aunt Xun quickly said, "If you know this principle, then don't disturb our family dinner."
Nie Qingqing was determined not to disappoint Attorney He, and what she said next was anything but polite.
"In terms of importance, Attorney He's personal career is more important than relatives, and the career development of the younger generation is more important than a family gathering. Wealth doesn't last three generations. Every family has to rely on their children to be more successful than their elders so that the whole family can get better and better. If you only rely on the older generation, they will be forgotten when they leave. If things go badly, they will fall into decline in just over ten years. Even I, a mere assistant, understand this. I'm sure all of you elders can understand it too. Isn't hindering the development of the younger generation just a wasteful act?"
This long monologue was increasingly sarcastic, showing that Nie Qingqing wasn't afraid of offending them.
Aunt Xun was furious and couldn't refute it: "You little assistant, you're quite the sharp-tongued one."
Nie Qingqing: "Yes, if I didn't have this kind of vision, Attorney He wouldn't have asked me to be his assistant. Your surname is Xun, whether the He family falls or not has nothing to do with you, so it doesn't matter to you. What about the elders of the He family? Do they not care either?"
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Now that things have come to this point, if the elders of the He family don't respond, it would seem that the He family is not united.
Uncle He spoke up: "Shunyi, you're busy, so go ahead. We elders are just having a chat, you don't need to worry about it."
Attorney He breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, greeted everyone present, and signaled that Nie Qingqing could leave.
Seeing the stunned Attorney Xun, Nie Qingqing kindly offered to help him out: "Attorney Xun, it's so late at night, and I can't find any other lawyers to help me. Could you please work overtime and lend a hand?"
Attorney Xun quickly stood up, with a perfectly valid reason: "Auntie, I also want to improve myself and become the pride of the Xun family. I'll get back to work now."
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Attorney He admired Nie Qingqing's idea; she had managed to extricate herself from the dinner party with minimal effort and suggested going out for hot pot to celebrate, and they even opened a bottle of wine.
After clinking glasses, Attorney He drank it all in one gulp, and Attorney Xun followed suit.
Nie Qingqing raised her glass and laughed, asking the two of them, "We were so happy that we both drank alcohol. Who's going to drive?"
Now that only Nie Qingqing hasn't drunk any alcohol, Attorney He simply said, "We've both drunk, so let's have a good drink. You drive, and you can rest tomorrow. All you need to do is deliver one document to the client before noon tomorrow."
Trading a day off for such a small matter is such a good deal. Nie Qingqing knew in her heart that it was a reward from Attorney He because of what happened tonight.
She readily agreed: "Okay, I promise to personally hand over the documents to the client before noon tomorrow."
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