"Attorney Xu, is there anything I can do for you today?"
Despite the air conditioning being on, Hong Lu couldn't stop sweating. He wouldn't visit unless he needed something; he didn't believe industry legend Xu Zhengjin would even know about his small company.
Xu Zhengjin didn't mock him; he simply repeated what he had said at the beginning.
“Meng…Meng Zhiyuan?” Hong Lu was somewhat incredulous.
"Yes, my client is quite busy, so his sister and I are handling the matter. We prefer to mediate privately, but if you don't cooperate, we will file a lawsuit according to the law."
“A private settlement, a private settlement. I’ll have the finance department come over now to settle the accounts and return all the compensation Meng Zhiyuan is entitled to.” Attorney Hong didn’t hesitate at all, but Wei Song was not happy about it.
“Attorney Hong, I was the one who ultimately handled the case. Doesn’t the company policy state that whoever finishes a case is responsible for it?”
“Wei Song, let’s talk about this privately later,” Hong Lu said through gritted teeth.
"It seems someone is not satisfied with this result?" Meng Wan crossed her arms and legs.
"Oh? Is that going to be a lawsuit?" Xu Zhengjin's eyes lit up, but Lawyer Hong was so frightened that his face turned pale.
“No, no, that’s not true.” Hong Lu waved his hands repeatedly.
"Meng Zhiyuan handled that case from beginning to end. It was only at the end that Meng Zhiyuan was given other arrangements, so Wei Song was the one who finished it off. It's all a misunderstanding."
"Wei Song, go and have the finance department come over. Don't you have a case to handle? Go ahead and get busy." This was essentially telling Wei Song to leave immediately.
Unfortunately, he lacked tact and, coupled with Meng Wan's provocative glances from the side, he was oblivious to the situation.
“Attorney Hong, you promised my dad you’d polish my resume. Besides, Meng Zhiyuan has no money or power. So what if he files a lawsuit? Does he have the time and energy to waste on us? He’s just trying to scare you.”
“I remember that Wei Yuanben’s company has been involved in several economic disputes in the past two years. After receiving the client’s entrustment yesterday, I made a special visit and submitted the materials to the relevant departments this morning. Your father should be busy now.”
Meng Wan sat to one side, feeling that having a capable assistant was really nice; without her having to say a word, her assistant could arrange everything properly.
"What do you mean?" Wei Song frowned, but was pulled aside by Hong Lu.
"Wei Song, you'd better tone it down! Do you even know who he is? A legend in the legal world, no one wants to be his opponent. Instead of wasting your time, you should be calling to ask about your father's situation!"
“My dad is a major client of the company. If something happens to him, the company will lose a third of its revenue!”
"That's why I told you to hurry up and check on the current situation of your dad's company!" Lawyer Hong said with a look of disappointment. Wei Song was just there to coast along. Originally, the plan was for him to gain experience and get some help from Meng Zhiyuan, but unexpectedly, he clashed with Meng Zhiyuan and insisted that he leave.
Now things are really messed up; his dad's company is involved, and his small law firm has to fend for itself!
Having finally gotten Wei Song out, Attorney Hong didn't dare delay and quickly settled the final payment, fearing that these two troublemakers might also sue his company.
"Okay, do you have any other questions?"
"Miss Meng, please take a look." After reading it, Xu Lu handed it to Meng Wan, but Meng Wan nodded and did not take it.
"Does Miss Meng have any other questions?" Lawyer Hong asked, his heart pounding.
“My brother is quite busy and doesn’t care about these things, but I, as his sister, am a free person, and I can’t stand seeing my brother suffer.”
"Yes, yes, I didn't do a good job this time, I'm really sorry." Lawyer Hong didn't know Meng Wan, but he knew that someone who could get Xu Zhengjin to do something must not be underestimated. After all, every case handled by Xu Zhengjin was newsworthy.
The fact that such a small matter could sway Xu Zhengjin is enough to show how terrifying she is.
Thinking about this, Hong Lu regretted it even more. He had let go of a promising talent and instead left himself with such a big hidden danger!
Ignoring Hong Lu's ulterior motives, Meng Wan spoke calmly and slowly, yet her tone was so composed that no one dared to ignore her, and they could only listen respectfully.
“Although Wei Song’s father is a major client of yours, it’s uncertain whether he will remain so in the future. Getting the money is a must, but as long as Wei Song is here, Libra has the ability to prevent Zhuo Qin from getting a single order. Hong Lu is certainly aware of this and knows what to do, right?”
Meng Wan was very blunt. Wasn't it money and power that drove Meng Zhiyuan away? Then she used the same method to make Wei Song reap what he sowed.
It's fair, isn't it?
“This…” Hong Lu looked at Xu Zhengjin.
"There is no doubt that Miss Meng has absolute authority in Libra."
Hong Lu knew that Xu Zhengjin had no reason to lie, but it was precisely because he knew that Xu Zhengjin had no reason to lie that he was even more shocked.
This young girl, who is not yet an adult, has absolute authority in a law firm that is well-known both domestically and globally. If someone else had said this, he would have thought it was a fantasy.
"I understand. After today, Wei Song will no longer exist in our company. Miss Meng, I'm very sorry about your brother's situation." Lawyer Hong wanted Meng Zhiyuan to come back, but he knew it was impossible.
The two came out exactly five minutes later.
"Alright, Miss Meng, now we should deal with the second matter."
After getting off the elevator, Meng Zhiyuan sat upright in the lobby. His phone pinged, indicating a new deposit. Another message came in—an apology letter from Attorney Hong.
Meng Zhiyuan felt a mix of emotions. Hong Lu had helped him a lot over the past four years, but he never expected it to end this way.
"Brother, did you receive it?"
"Yes, it has to be Wanwan." Meng Zhiyuan stood up and waited for the two of them to sit down before sitting down himself.
"Alright, let's address the second question now."
"Is it Li Qingshan's case?" Meng Zhiyuan immediately guessed when he saw Xu Zhengjin focusing his gaze on Meng Wan.
"That's right, I heard you're here too. Perfect, let's hear your thoughts." For some reason, the atmosphere suddenly turned into a job interview.
Nevertheless, Meng Zhiyuan quickly adjusted his state of mind, thought for a while, and then expressed his thoughts.
“The case of Li Qingshan can be approached from the perspective of sexual harassment of minors. He verbally insulted the victim, causing great mental harm. On the other hand, we can examine his daily life. I saw him bring a female companion that day, so we cannot rule out the possibility of prostitution.”
When he mentioned the first point, Xu Zhengjin showed no expression, but he nodded when he mentioned the second point.
"Then this case is yours."
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