Chapter 270 Don't start the story from Pangu creating the world.
Just as Bai Yi picked up Linlin, a call came in from an unknown number.
She thought for a moment, then pulled Linlin across the street before answering the phone, "Hello."
"Team Leader Bai." A deep, magnetic voice came from the other end of the phone, making Bai Yi pause for a moment. "This is Qin Ce."
Bai Yi then realized, "Oh, it's you. What's wrong?"
"Nothing much. Are you with Qiao Xing right now?"
"No, we've been separated for almost twenty minutes. Can't you contact her?" Bai Yi's first thought was that Qin Ce couldn't find her, and then she remembered that Qiao Xing had been absent-minded since she told her about Shi Yi's feelings.
Could something have happened?
While Bai Yi was still lost in thought, Qin Ce said, "No, I just received a package. It's a watch, the same model you won at the company's annual meeting. I don't think there are two of these watches in stock in Chongqing."
Because it was a limited edition, Qin Ce's words made it quite clear that he was asking her what was going on.
Moreover, his words were watertight, leaving Bai Yi with no useful information. Even if Bai Yi wanted to make up a story based on his words, he couldn't.
Bai Yi had no intention of making things up; in fact, she was somewhat surprised, "You received it so quickly?"
"How so?"
Bai Yi told him the whole story, and then immediately asked, "Was it sent anonymously?"
"No, it's in Qiao Xing's name."
Bai Yi said "Oh", "She's quite shrewd. She bought this watch in front of Qiao Xing and then sent it to you in Qiao Xing's name."
If Qiao Xing goes back and sees the watch in Qin Ce's hands, it's hard not to overthink it. Even if it's exposed, Shi Yi can say that she sent it in Qiao Xing's name just to help Qiao Xing. What can anyone say about her?
"I see."
Qin Ce ended the call and casually tossed the box in his hand onto the coffee table.
After thinking for a moment, he made another call and ordered a courier service to send the watch to Han Yan.
It can be considered a way to make use of waste.
After leaving the mall, Qiao Xing went to a nearby stationery store and bought Lin Xi a backpack and some stationery.
After buying these things, she prepared to take the bus home.
But just as I arrived at the bus stop, Yang Xu called.
Qiao Xing could only answer the phone first.
"Hello, Attorney Yang."
Yang Xu hummed in agreement: "Miss Qiao, are you done with your work?"
"Finished with work? What's up?"
“We haven’t finished talking yet, you can continue.”
Qiao Xing was taken aback, somewhat puzzled, "Didn't you say you don't take divorce cases?"
"I can take the call, but I need to hear about the situation first."
Qiao Xing was delighted to hear this. She quickly found a quiet place to sit down and said to him, "It's like this, I... a friend of mine, she's been married three times to her current husband..."
Yang Xu interrupted her, "Miss Qiao, let's not start from the creation of the world by Pangu. Let's get to the point. It will cost extra if it exceeds one hour."
Qiao Xing was ashamed. This lawyer, doesn't he want to make money?
However, she didn't mince words and said directly, "Well, the key point is that her husband has been abusing her for many years. They have a daughter, and she endured it because of that daughter."
"A while ago, her husband wanted to marry off their daughter, but she was only 15 or 16. So my friend ran away with her daughter, and now her husband is chasing after her..."
Yang Xu listened quietly, and now he felt relieved.
He considered it for a moment before saying, "This is a complex issue that requires consideration of many factors. It cannot be resolved simply by divorce."
“From a lawyer’s perspective, my first consideration is the personal and property safety of the victim. If I force a divorce, it may provoke the abuser and lead to more serious consequences.”
Qiao Xing was also shocked and broke out in a cold sweat after hearing his words.
She almost forgot that divorce wasn't the perfect solution. If Lin Qiang held a grudge, things might not just go as far as physical violence.
"Then what should we do?"
"That's why I said it's a very complicated issue. If you just want them to get a divorce, then it's very simple, and I can do that perfectly well."
Qiao Xing hurriedly said, "No, no, we must ensure personal safety first, so what should we do now?"
"I can't assess the safety risks to the victim right now just by listening to you. If it's convenient, could I speak with the victim in person?"
"This..." Qiao Xing hesitated. She wasn't sure where Lin Qiang was now, or what his reaction would be if he knew that Wang Qin had met with the lawyer.
It's also uncertain whether this will pose a risk to Wang Qin.
Yang Xu asked, "Is it inconvenient?"
"Not really, I'll probably have to ask first."
"Okay, I understand. You can discuss it with your friend first, and you can call me anytime."
"Okay, thank you, Attorney Yang."
"You're welcome."
Qiao Xing hung up the phone, sat on the stone bench, and looked up at the sky.
The sun was almost out of sight, leaving only a crimson glow in the sky. The magnificent sunset light spread across the city, gilding the skyscrapers with a dazzling red glow.
Pedestrians hurried along the road, all busy with their own lives.
Looking at the desolate sidewalk lined with trees, she remembered the day her parents left. It seemed like it was a day like this, and she was at a crossroads like this.
Back then, I was young and naive, and I didn't understand what parting meant. I just felt that the sunset that day was particularly annoying.
Even now, when she looks up at the sky and sees this kind of red glow, she feels a loneliness that comes from her very soul.
That kind of loneliness, being abandoned by the whole world.
Suddenly the phone rang. Qiao Xing picked it up and saw it was Qin Ce.
Seeing those two words in the notes, the sense of melancholy that had been lingering in my chest seemed to be blown away by the wind.
She slid down the answer button and held the phone to her ear, "Hello, Qin Ce."
"What's wrong? You sound unhappy."
"Oh no, I'm waiting for the bus."
Send me your location, and I'll come pick you up.
Are you done with your work?
"Send me your location when you're done."
"All right."
Qiao Xing hung up the phone and sent him her location.
Looking up at the bustling crowd around her, she felt as if she had returned to the real world, and she could even hear passersby talking about a certain celebrity.
Qiao Xing was idly scrolling through short videos for over half an hour when he suddenly heard the sound of a car horn.
She looked up and immediately saw Qin Ce inside the car through the window.
Qiao Xing hurriedly put away her phone, got up, walked over, opened the car door, and got in.
Qin Ce tilted his head and looked at her for a moment. "Are you really alright?"
Qiao Xing shook her head: "It's nothing, what could possibly be wrong with me? By the way, what do you want to eat tonight? There's no food in the fridge, let's go buy some."
Qin Ce thought for a moment, then slowly drove the car away. "I'm not cooking tonight, Yang Han is treating."
Why did he treat us?
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