Next, Lu Zixiao and Gu Yize had an in-depth discussion about the specific situation at Li Mingyang's home, as well as the current evidence and the general course of events in the future.
Lin Ze would interject a word or two from time to time, and Xiaobao listened quietly and attentively with blinking eyes the whole time, and was responsible for eating the desserts on the table.
Although he didn't quite understand many things, at least after listening to Gu Yize's careful and detailed plan, he felt much more at ease.
After everything was almost said, Lu Zixiao asked with a bit of hesitation: "Lawyer Gu, how do we calculate the legal fees?"
"Is this okay? Mingyang doesn't have much money, so Grandpa and Grandma Li have to keep it a secret for now. I'll pay the legal fees, but... I might have to pay you in installments."
Lin Ze opened his mouth to say something when he heard this, but Lu Zixiao kicked him under the table without a sound. The meaning was self-evident - he didn't want Lin Ze to pay.
Lu Zixiao kept his eyes on Gu Yize, paused and added: "If you, Lawyer Gu, feel that this is inappropriate, I can also think of other ways."
After he finished speaking, everyone fell silent for a moment.
Gu Yize then raised an eyebrow and tapped his fingers slowly on the table twice. "When I came here, I was thinking, given our friendship, what discount on the lawyer's fees should I give you?"
Xiaobao and Lu Zixiao couldn't help but feel nervous.
Because they had learned about it before, they knew that this person’s legal fees were very expensive.
"But I've decided not to give you a discount now," Gu Yize said, changing the subject. "I don't want any money. I'll take this job for free."
"Just consider it as a belated gift from me to congratulate Xiaobao for successfully escaping home."
"This..." Lu Zixiao didn't expect him to say that. He was so shocked that he almost couldn't speak. "Isn't this inappropriate?"
"If I think it's suitable, then it's suitable." Gu Yize waved his hand, "Okay, that's it, don't worry about it, I don't need this little money."
"but……"
"It's okay, Zixiao, he's not pretending, his family really is not short of money," Lin Ze said, "The Gu family is the richest family in Xilan City."
Lu Zixiao was speechless. Xiaobao held a custard bun in both hands, and before he could put it in his mouth, his mouth opened wide.
"Can you rest assured now?" Gu Yize spread his hands helplessly, "Just leave the rest to me. Li Mingyang and his parents also live in Xilan City, which is more convenient."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Lawyer Gu," said Lu Zixiao.
"Thank you, lawyer brother~" Xiaobao also expressed his gratitude sincerely.
"Don't be so polite," Gu Yize said with a smile, "eat something, you said you were hungry..."
Lu Zixiao immediately stood up and walked to the front desk, asked the staff to add some more dishes, then ordered a few signature desserts and drinks, and finally paid the bill silently.
Since Gu Yize said he doesn't want their legal fees, he should treat them to a meal.
During the meal, several people started chatting. Although Gu Yize was more than ten years older than them, his personality and temper made people feel that there was no barrier at all. He could connect with any topic and was humorous and easy-going.
Xiaobao participated in their conversation throughout the whole process, happily eating until his belly was round, and then he had to burp and stagger to the toilet.
It wasn't until Xiaobao left his seat that Gu Yize looked at Lu Zixiao and Lin Ze with a smile on his face, and said straight to the point: "Excuse me for asking you two..."
"You...are a couple, right?"
He asked it so eloquently?!
Lu Zixiao was so shocked that his hands began to tremble, and he almost dropped his chopsticks.
Lin Ze seemed much calmer than him. He was not even panicked when he heard Gu Yize's question. "Yes, we just got together not long ago and are in love."
He just admitted it so easily?!
Lu Zixiao felt that he was shocked more times today than in the past six months combined.
Lin Ze seemed to see his panic, and shook his hand openly, chuckling, "It's okay, he understands everything, he won't have any strange thoughts, right, Lawyer Gu?"
Gu Yize laughed and said, "We are all in the same boat, how could I have any different ideas?"
"...A fellow traveler?" Lu Zixiao murmured.
"My cousin and he are a couple"
Lin Ze smiled and revealed his feelings. He liked his bewildered expression and said, "They have been together for many years and are still in love. They are inseparable every day."
"Really?" Lu Zixiao looked at Gu Yize and asked without thinking.
"About the same," Gu Yize admitted openly, "He's the one who sticks to me most of the time."
Lu Zixiao couldn't explain how he felt at this moment. Ever since he and Lin Ze confirmed their relationship, he actually didn't dare to let others know, including his brothers.
On this point, he knew that he was not as frank as Lin Ze, but he also knew that Lin Ze had always respected his ideas.
He didn't want to make it public, so Lin Ze accompanied him in his secret relationship.
However, now that Gu Yize had suddenly pointed it out and he knew that his significant other was also a boy, Lu Zixiao was surprised and delighted at the feeling of having met a confidant. It took him several minutes to clear his mind.
Lu Zixiao thought about it and asked the question he cared about most: "Then your family... do they know about this?"
"I know," Gu Yize said, "We officially announced it that day."
"Don't they object?" Lu Zixiao asked.
"No, after all, besides me, there are other brothers in my family who also have boyfriends," Gu Yize explained with a smile, "maybe the people in my family are more open-minded and are quite accepting of this kind of thing."
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