"We definitely need to use connections, at least to get a sense of the case's progress."
"This way, we won't be too passive."
"But as for saving people..."
Feeling the expectant yet anxious gaze of her assistant Zhu Yuanyuan beside her, Song Yuhong had some extra thoughts.
Suddenly the topic changed.
"By the way, Yuanyuan, have you finished preparing the application for freezing Su Lin's family assets in advance, which I asked you to do before?"
"If you are asked to immediately apply to freeze that part of the assets, the preservation fee should be paid to our lawyers."
"Is everything alright?"
As she spoke, Song Yuhong turned her head to look at Zhu Yuanyuan, who was speechless with astonishment, with a calm and matter-of-fact expression.
It seems that what they are talking about is just a trivial matter.
They have absolutely no connection with the individuals who were just arrested by the police.
Zhu Yuanyuan was stunned and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Or rather, she was actually harboring immense doubts and desperately wanted to get to the bottom of things and find out the truth!
At this point, shouldn't they be trying to get the person involved out of trouble first?
Before the trial, Mingming remembered that Attorney Song had said that he would definitely help his client, Su Lin, no matter what case it was, he would defend her.
But now that Su Lin has just been arrested, why are they already thinking about their escape route?
After a brief moment of stunned silence, Zhu Yuanyuan swallowed all the questions she wanted to ask, but with a hint of curiosity in her eyes, she nodded obediently in response.
"Everything is ready, and we can submit the paperwork at any time to secure our legal fees."
"So...should we start the process now?"
Song Yuhong could see the struggle and doubt Zhu Yuanyuan had just felt, but seeing that she hadn't asked any questions, she felt even more relieved.
This assistant intern is clearly growing faster than she expected!
Thinking of this, she simply shook her head slightly.
"Not for now. I'll ask a friend in the system to find out the situation first."
"Also, keep an eye on the actions of the opposing lawyer."
"We still don't know what happened to Lin Chu, or whether she's still alive."
"If no one is competing with us for Su Lin's last bit of property, then we don't need to rush."
"But what if someone else is also eyeing those houses in her hometown like we are? We'd better strike first!"
Zhu Yuanyuan had completely suppressed her curiosity and calmed down.
He immediately nodded seriously in agreement.
"Okay, I understand. I'll keep an eye on it."
Seeing how obedient she was, Song Yuhong chuckled and took the initiative to guide her.
"Have you figured it out now?"
"Were you just trying to ask what I talked about with Su Lin before the court hearing?"
"I also want to know why, after I told Su Lin so many things before the trial that I would help her, she has turned on me faster than flipping through a book and is now eyeing her assets?"
"These problems..."
Before she could continue speaking or explain,
Zhu Yuanyuan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled slightly.
“I understand the Song Dynasty law. Actually, you didn’t need to explain.”
"As lawyers, when handling cases, we naturally prioritize the interests of our clients, considering how to protect their rights and maximize their benefits."
"But no matter what, we must always put ourselves first."
"We've been working on this case for almost half a month now. We can't just have our efforts come to nothing, can we?"
"As for what you said before the trial, for the sake of the overall situation, to ensure the trial proceeded smoothly, to appease the party involved, and to adjust her mindset, it was in the best interest of the time."
“Now that the person involved has done something stupid, even beyond our control, then our interests are paramount.”
"Don't worry, I can tell the difference. I won't be like those moral saints in TV dramas, sacrificing my own interests to enlighten others."
"If we can save them, we will; if we can't, we can only accept the will of Heaven."
"We absolutely cannot allow our own interests to be harmed, and we must not get involved!"
After hearing these words, Song Yuhong's gaze, which had initially held only some appreciation, was now filled with unexpected joy.
I couldn't help but nod slightly.
"Very good, even if you teach someone a hundred times, they still won't learn the basics."
"A lesson is a lesson, and once is enough."
"You haven't even suffered any losses yet, and you've already figured out something that many lawyers can't understand even after more than ten years of practice. I'm increasingly impressed with my own insight!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
While the two chatted, the reporters who had been waiting outside but had come up empty-handed had all left and disappeared.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, the two quickly left the courthouse and drove back to their law firm.
We'll wait until we get accurate information from our friends within the system before considering our next move!
Meanwhile, in the police car on the other side.
Su Lin's face was completely red from crying; tension and regret had left her pale and trembling.
She continued to explain to the police while crying.
"What right do you have to arrest me!"
“I’ve been staying at the courthouse waiting for the trial to start. I have no idea what happened to Lin Chu. He’s dead. What does that have to do with me?”
"Yes, I am his wife, but we are getting a divorce now and have been separated for almost a month!"
"The people who actually had contact with him were Huang Yiyi, Ge Lan, and that Wang Yang!"
"You're looking for them, why are you looking for me?"
"Did Wang Yang specifically order you to arrest me?"
"He's always disliked me, he's always hated me. He's definitely slandering me. Lin Chu's death has absolutely nothing to do with me!!"
"I know nothing!!"
Along the way, the police officers accompanying her had become numb to her cries and explanations, and were too lazy to say anything.
But if I let her keep nagging like that, I'd get really annoyed.
So, the police officer simply turned his head and glanced at her with a serious and indifferent expression, and spoke calmly.
“Since we arrested you, all we’ve said is that Lin Chu has something to do and we need you to come to the police station to cooperate with the investigation.”
“No one in our department ever told you that Lin Chu’s life was in danger, nor did they say that he would die.”
"You keep insisting that his death has nothing to do with you, so how do you know that what happened to him was related to a life-threatening situation?"
Upon hearing this, Su Lin, who was still struggling frantically, froze on the spot, her face turning deathly pale, and she became completely still.
Without realizing it, she had already accepted that Lin Chu had met with misfortune.
She thought the police had arrested her to investigate Lin Chu's death.
But it only now did she realize that the police had never mentioned Lin Chu's car accident to her...
For a moment, he was so frightened that he became incoherent.
"I...I..."
"Lin Chu isn't dead?"
"I was just guessing..."
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