Tang Hui
Shen Bining felt that the employees of Tang Song Law Firm were all strange.
The young woman at the front desk was acting strangely. Her expression and eyes changed instantly after learning she was looking for Tang Hui. Although the woman tried her best to conceal it, Shen Bining still sensed an inexplicable gossip and excitement in her eyes, and even a hint of…sleazy?
Upon entering the office, the other employees' reactions were even stranger.
When Shen Bining first entered the office, she felt that the entire firm had a very energetic work atmosphere. Although it was still early, everyone was already busy at their workstations, with serious and enthusiastic expressions, which gave the client confidence in the firm at a glance.
However, when the staff member who came to greet her asked Shen Bining what she needed, and Shen Bining naturally said that she wanted to see Tang Hui, everyone stopped what they were doing and looked her up and down with surprised eyes.
Shen Bining felt uneasy under everyone's gaze. She didn't understand why these people were staring at her like she was looking at a ghost when she came to see a lawyer.
Is the problem with her or with Tang Hui?
Shen Bining couldn't stand the eerie atmosphere and was about to speak when a WeChat notification sounded, clearly from a group chat, as everyone's phones started ringing.
People with many WeChat groups usually set unimportant groups to "Do Not Disturb," otherwise their phones would ring non-stop all day. But those who work know that there are a few work groups that absolutely cannot be set to "Do Not Disturb," and you should pay attention to the messages in the group as soon as they ring.
Clearly, the group message from earlier was very important to the people in front of them, not only because everyone's phones rang, but also because several people hurriedly took out their phones to check the message.
Shen Bining thought there was something important to do, so she subconsciously kept quiet so as not to disturb everyone.
The more the people looking at their phones stared at them, the wider their eyes widened, and their expressions became increasingly varied. Some gestured for others to look at their phones, while others simply handed their phones to colleagues.
Finally, after almost everyone had read the group message, they all turned to look at Shen Bining.
Their eyes and expressions were even more eerie than before.
Shen Bining instantly felt the urge to run away, a tingling sensation creeping up her spine.
This firm is so damn scary! Could it be some kind of pyramid scheme? Mom, she's so scared.
Just as Shen Bining was hesitating whether to run away quickly, a cute-looking young man strode over, his breathing slightly rapid, his excited eyes shining, almost as if he wanted to enthusiastically grab Shen Bining's hand and pull her inside.
"Hello, my name is Ye Zhongxuan, and I'm lawyer Tang Hui's assistant. Are you here to see him?" The young man was extremely excited, constantly wiping his hands on the sides of his pants, seemingly nervous and sweaty from his conversation with Shen Bining.
Shen Bining looked at the adorable Ye Zhongxuan with a strange expression. Just as she was about to respond, she heard him add, both excited and nervous, "Did you come to see Attorney Tang for personal matters?"
"Yes, that's right." Shen Bining became increasingly uneasy. How did he know it was a private matter? And why did he look at her reaction so strangely?
Ye Zhongxuan was so happy to receive the satisfactory answer that he almost jumped up. A suppressed scream escaped his throat, while the employees of the firm behind him all gasped and looked at Shen Bining with eyes like a pack of hungry wolves, almost gleaming with greed.
Startled, Shen Bining took a step back and was about to find an excuse to leave when Ye Zhongxuan said anxiously, "Attorney Tang is in the office inside. Let's go, I'll take you there."
With just one sentence, Shen Bining's escape route was blocked. After hesitating for two seconds, she braced herself and followed Ye Zhongxuan into the office.
Of course, the many strange looks she received along the way gave her the illusion that she was being watched and scrutinized.
She began to suspect that there was something wrong with this Tang Hui, to the point that his colleagues acted as if they had seen a ghost whenever someone came to see him.
*
This firm rented an entire half-floor as its office. Not only did it look glamorous on the outside, but it was also incredibly spacious inside. As Shen Bining walked through the office, she silently estimated in her mind how astronomical the annual rent must be.
Moreover, she felt she had been misled by Tang Song Law Firm's website. The website listed very few staff members, leading her to believe it was a small firm. She never imagined they had so many employees. It seemed Tang Song Law Firm was quite low-key, offering little introduction to anyone other than lawyers.
She followed Ye Zhongxuan out of the outer office of the firm and into the inner office, which was the private office of the two bosses and several senior lawyers.
Because of the large area, the inner office was not visible from the outer office, so Shen Bining had no idea that the employees in the outer office had gone wild as soon as she left.
*
"Ahhh, this girl is so pretty, that's exactly what I planned to look like."
"Is she really here to see Lawyer Tang? Or is it for personal matters? Xiao Zhuo isn't lying to us."
"I never thought I'd see this before. A girl actually came to see Lawyer Tang about a personal matter."
"She's so beautiful, she looks so good standing next to Tang Lu. Mom, I've found a real couple."
……
The outer office erupted in chaos. Almost everyone put down their work and gathered together to gossip and share the juicy gossip, their faces showing a mixture of excitement and shock.
The group message that just came out was actually posted to the gossip group by the receptionist, Zhuo Tian. It only contained one message.
"Comrades, a super beautiful young lady has arrived. She's here to see Tang Lu, saying it's a private matter. I've already let her in."
In fact, since the establishment of our law firm, almost every day, female students have come to see Tang Hui. But whether those female students are too reserved or too honest, each of them comes under the guise of "legal consultation," even though everyone knows their true intentions.
But today's girl is different. She bluntly said she had private matters to discuss with Tang Hui. Wouldn't everyone be in an uproar? Whether this pretty girl really came to him because of private matters or was just too bold, it's definitely something for everyone to watch and enjoy.
Most importantly, the girl who came today is so beautiful. She and Tang Hui would be such a perfect match. Just imagining the scene is pleasing to the eye.
We're all just ordinary people, and we're all inevitably attracted to good looks. We subconsciously have a soft spot for people with attractive appearances, and the combination of handsome men and beautiful women is always something that everyone enjoys.
They might not really believe that this pretty girl and Tang Hui had anything going on, but that didn't stop them from subconsciously wanting to bring the two together.
*
Ye Zhongxuan led Shen Bining to the door of an office and stopped. He knocked gently, and a pleasant voice came from inside. "Come in."
Pushing open the door, Ye Zhongxuan poked his head in, excited yet cautious, and said, "Boss, a pretty young lady is looking for you. It's a private matter."
Then he immediately pulled his head back, jumped backward, and whispered to Shen Bining, "You should go in quickly."
After saying that, he ran away like a gust of wind.
Shen Bining looked at Ye Zhongxuan's dazed back with a puzzled expression, and had a strange feeling that he seemed a little afraid of the person inside.
Are you afraid of being punished because you said something you shouldn't have?
Just as Shen Bining was stunned in surprise, the pleasant voice inside spoke again. "Who is looking for me? Please come in."
Shen Bining quickly regained her composure, took a deep breath, gently pushed open the office door, and went inside.
The office is large and decorated in gray tones. The decor is both understated and exquisite, showing that the owner has good taste and knows how to enjoy life without being ostentatious.
Directly opposite the door was an enormous desk, behind which sat a man who was curiously looking up at her.
Shen Bining quickly looked around before finally making eye contact with her target for the day.
Upon seeing the man's face, Shen Bining couldn't help but be amazed.
Damn, he's so handsome.
Devastatingly handsome.
No wonder the law firm doesn't dare put this man's photo on its website. If they did, customers might wonder if they'd stumbled upon an entertainment company's website.
Stunning as she was, Shen Bining wouldn't be too infatuated. It wasn't like she hadn't seen handsome men before; for example, Chen Nian's fiancé, Qi Wang, was just as handsome as this woman. She wouldn't lose her composure.
After quickly adjusting herself, Shen Bining walked towards her desk and greeted, "You must be Attorney Tang Hui, right? Hello, my name is Shen Bining."
As she finished introducing herself, Shen Bining walked to the table and faced Tang Hui.
Tang Hui was somewhat surprised as to why this woman had come to see him without an appointment, and what those guys outside were doing, letting people in so casually, and what Ye Zhongxuan, that little fool, meant by what he had just said…
Out of politeness and good manners, he still said courteously, "I am Tang Hui, Miss Shen, please have a seat."
After sitting down, Shen Bining didn't waste any time and went straight to the point: "I know that lawyers' time is valuable, and consultation fees are charged by the minute. I came to you because of some private matters, so I'm not going to pay. In that case, I won't waste your time..."
Before she could finish speaking, Tang Hui couldn't help but interrupt, "Excuse me, I don't think I know you. So, is there something private we need to discuss?"
"I am a doctor, and I work at our city hospital." Shen Bining paused for a moment before stating her identity.
"Doctor? City Hospital?" Tang Hui's thick eyebrows furrowed slightly, a movement that caused the corners of his upturned peach blossom eyes to droop slightly, turning them into innocent puppy eyes that evoked maternal instincts in people.
Tang Hui said to himself, "When I first returned to China, I did have a full physical examination at the city hospital, but the report at the time said I was very healthy. I don't understand why your hospital contacted me again after more than half a year, and it's still about □□. Could it be that I have some kind of terminal illness?"
At the end, Tang Hui added a touch of teasing.
Seeing that the other party had misunderstood, Shen Bining quickly finished explaining. "No, I'm not a doctor who treats patients. To be precise, I work in end-of-life care at the hospital. Attorney Tang returned from abroad, so you should know about end-of-life care; this profession is not uncommon overseas."
Tang Hui was even more surprised now, staring intently at Shen Bining without saying a word for a long time.
As Shen Binning said, he certainly knows about end-of-life care.
He just couldn't understand why Shen Binning, who worked in end-of-life care, would approach him.
"Why did you come to me? I don't know anyone who has a terminal illness and needs end-of-life care. I think I'm healthy and don't need it for the time being," Tang Hui asked calmly.
For some reason, his right eyelid suddenly twitched violently, and an ominous premonition enveloped his heart.
Shen Bining already knew about Tang Hui's hatred for his father from Officer Xie Feng, and she felt it was cruel to reopen those wounds in front of the person involved.
But this is her job, and she can't back down. Since she's here today, she has no intention of backing down.
Swallowing hard, Shen Bining mustered her courage, looked up and met Tang Hui's gaze, and clearly stated her purpose, word by word.
“A patient asked me to come to you. The patient’s name is Zhou Nianhua.”
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