Chapter 52 So he won't let you go easily.
Five years of chronic damage has left a deep impression.
Having seen this many times before, Shen Li had just felt a glimmer of hope a moment ago, and a faint expectation and longing had formed in her heart.
But this was quickly shattered by Lu Yanchuan's actions.
Before heading to the law firm, Qu Xiang thought Shen Li might hesitate and regret it, but she didn't.
"Sit down." He Jinzhao gestured to the sofa. "What would you like to drink?"
"Water is fine, thank you." Shen Li sat down on the sofa.
This lawyer, He, was younger and more handsome than Shen Li had imagined. He had the kind of looks that weren't striking at first glance, but were pleasing to the eye over time.
"Bring in a glass of warm water and a caramel macchiato," He Jinzhao instructed his secretary, who quickly went to prepare them.
Upon hearing his words, Shen Li glanced at Qu Xiang beside her without making a sound.
Qu Xiang only drinks caramel macchiato coffee.
It seems that Qu Xiang and this lawyer He have a pretty good relationship... to the point where they can understand each other implicitly without needing to say anything.
"I've heard a general outline of your situation with Mr. Lu from Qu Xiang, and I already have some understanding of it. My intention during the phone call was to tell him directly."
After He Jinzhao sat down, he immediately began to speak.
"Given Mr. Lu's status and his previous statements, it's basically impossible for you to get a divorce by mutual consent. Your marital status even needs to be disclosed at the shareholders' meeting, so he won't let you go easily."
"I think he's been showing signs lately that he won't let you go, right?"
This lawyer, He, must have handled quite a few divorce cases and has probably seen all sorts of situations.
What they said was spot on.
This knocked Shen Li awake instantly.
A sense of loss slowly seeped out from a corner of my heart.
Shen Li suddenly realized that she wasn't entirely unaffected by her sadness.
When she realized this, she also realized that Lu Yanchuan's previous words and actions expressing his unwillingness to divorce had inadvertently touched her heartstrings.
Really... so disappointing.
Shen Li took a silent breath and nodded, "Yes."
“That’s why I suggested we file a lawsuit directly,” He Jinzhao said.
Qu Xiang was somewhat worried, "The level of Lu's legal team in the industry...aren't you facing too much competition?"
He Jinzhao gave Qu Xiang a half-smile, "I'll just take it as President Qu being concerned about me, but don't worry."
“They are more afraid of litigation than we are. I do suggest that they sue directly, but it may not necessarily come to the point of going to court. If it does come to that point, it will have a greater impact on them than on us.”
"They should make concessions before the court hearing. In that case, we might be able to secure more benefits in the divorce settlement."
He Jinzhao's words are not without reason.
Shen Li thought for a moment and then nodded. "Attorney He, you're more professional than me, so just do it your way. But not now. I have a competition this month that I need to prepare for seriously. So, next month... next month then."
Shen Li originally thought that her five-year agreement with Lu Yanchuan had less than a hundred days left.
She's dragging out the lawsuit until next month; doesn't that seem a bit unnecessary?
But after hearing her concerns, He Jinzhao remained calm and said, "No, your agreement was not legally binding to begin with. They probably know that, but they still use the 100-day period to hold you back. Once those 100 days are over, they can use other reasons to hold you back again."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you." Shen Li nodded.
He Jinzhao didn't seem to care much. "It's no trouble. If I lose this kind of lawsuit, I won't lose anything. If I win, I'll gain a good reputation in the industry."
On the way out of the law firm, Qu Xiang comforted Shen Li while driving, "Li Li, don't worry too much. He Jinzhao is quite capable. Since he dared to take the case, he will definitely dare to fight it."
Shen Li nodded, able to tell that Qu Xiang was worried about her.
Shen Li smiled and teased Qu Xiang, "You and Attorney He seem to know each other very well."
Qu Xiang coughed. "We're not that close, just business dealings."
“You and he talked about my case after get off work, and just now, without you even saying a word, I knew you liked caramel macchiato.” Shen Li winked at her.
Qu Xiang's expression became even more awkward. "Don't make wild guesses. There's nothing between He Jinzhao and me."
Shen Li didn't speak, but just rested her chin on her hand, blinked, and looked at Qu Xiang with a smile.
Qu Xiang felt her face burning under her gaze and was quite helpless. Just as she was about to beg for mercy, Shen Li's phone rang.
As if hearing a lifeline, they quickly exclaimed, "The phone! Your phone!"
Shen Li smiled and originally wanted to continue teasing her, but then she saw the incoming call number on her phone screen.
The smile on his face froze.
The difference in her expression was so obvious that Qu Xiang noticed it, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw the incoming call number on the screen.
Qu Xiang frowned and asked, "Why did your stepmother call?"
"I don't know." Shen Li frowned.
Shen Li's stepmother, Zheng Lixuan, was not exactly bad to her when she was young, but she wasn't particularly kind either.
Although there was no abuse of Shen Li, there was also no tender care given to her.
They're worse than strangers.
She married into the family not long after Shen Li's mother passed away, and brought with her a child who was not much younger than Shen Li and also had the surname Shen. It is clear that she had already been involved with Shen Wenzhong for a long time.
Upon entering the Shen family home, she seized her mother's walk-in closet, demolished her mother's study and flower room, and replaced the furniture that her mother had purchased while she was alive.
She tried to erase everything her mother had left behind while she was alive.
Shen Li naturally had no liking for such a person.
Moreover, it's not hard to tell from many of Shen Wenzhong's decisions that Zheng Lixuan was behind them.
However, Zheng Lixuan never had any direct conflict with Shen Li, and always handled this matter very appropriately.
Shen Li had no conflict with her, but she really didn't have a good impression of this stepmother.
So I didn't answer, and it kept ringing until it stopped.
But Zheng Lixuan called again immediately.
Shen Li frowned even more, but still swiped the screen to answer the call, so that Zheng Lixuan wouldn't complain to Shen Wenzhong later, which would only cause Shen Li more trouble.
Moreover, Shen Li strongly suspected that Shen Wenzhong was likely listening right next to Zheng Lixuan.
"Lili, why didn't you answer the phone..." Zheng Lixuan's voice was gentle and soft, making anyone who heard it think that she must be a gentle and graceful person.
Shen Li's voice was calm, "I didn't hear you just now, is there something you need?"
“Your father misses you. He’s been worried about all the recent news affecting your mood, so please come back for dinner the day after tomorrow,” Zheng Lixuan said with a gentle smile.
Shen Li remained silent, knowing that Zheng Lixuan's words were definitely not just that.
Sure enough, Zheng Lixuan added, "Bring Yanchuan back with you."
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