Wen Ying's behavior of secretly publishing novels under a pseudonym is like walking on a tightrope. Now someone has noticed this and wants to cut the wire rope. Will the abyss be waiting for Wen Ying?
Danger was approaching, and neither Wen Ying nor Xie Qian knew anything about it.
Even if Wen Ying is a reborn person, even if Xie Qian is extremely smart, the development of some things will be beyond their control and prediction.
The secret that Wen Ying had painstakingly protected was, in the eyes of those with malicious intent, a trivial matter that could be easily exposed. Their ultimate goal was simply to upset Wen Ying. The more they accidentally discovered that Wen Ying was hiding something, the more they would act against her...
Zhao Dong introduced Han Qin to a local famous lawyer in Chengdu.
It’s not that Lawyer Xiong is not good enough, but he definitely doesn’t have the geographical advantage as Zheng Zhihe when it comes to filing lawsuits in Chengdu!
Zhao Dong told Han Qin: "Editor Han, only magic can defeat magic."
Han Qin suddenly understood.
She hired a lawyer from Shandong Province to come to Chengdu to sue her. No wonder she was completely defeated in court!
Lawyers are really important. Han Qin doesn't trust others easily now. Zhao Dong said it was out of good intentions, but who knows if he was deliberately arranged by Zou Weijun?
Han Qin cautiously asked Zhao Dong why he wanted to help her. Zhao Dong thought about it and told half the truth: "I originally wanted to ask Ms. Zou to plan and publish "Zhao Family Letters"."
Of course there must be a reason why they chose to publish in Shandong Province instead of the publishing industry in Chengdu.
It turned out that Zou Weijun rejected Zhao Dong, and Zhao Dong held a grudge?
This logic was very consistent with Han Qin's personality, so she immediately believed it halfway.
Han Qin has to verify the other half herself.
For example, whether the lawyer recommended by Zhao Dong can be used.
Han Qin was asking Lawyer Xiong, who didn't know he was about to be replaced. He used his alumni connections to look up Zheng Zhihe, followed this line of thought, and gave Han Qin a positive answer: "This lawyer and Professor Zheng Zhihe are rivals. The conflict between the two is deep-rooted and can't be resolved. Do you think he can help us?"
This is one way.
Lawyer Xiong also actively gave Han Qin advice, but Han Qin didn't expect that after confirming that Zhao Dong did not lie to her, she would change lawyers.
Lawyer Xiong was very hurt.
He wouldn't make much money from taking this case, but the reason he was willing to put so much effort into Han Qin was not only because of his competitive streak as a lawyer, but also because he and Han Qin had been friends for many years.
So now Han Qin wants to change lawyers?
Income is a small matter. What hurt Lawyer Xiong’s self-esteem was that he was actually despised by Han Qin!
"I hope your new lawyer can help you win the case!"
Lawyer Xiong bought a plane ticket and returned to Shandong Province directly.
Han Qin rescinded the commission for this case, which was harmful to Lawyer Xiong both publicly and privately. Lawyer Xiong no longer wanted to be involved in the lawsuit between Ni Sisi and Han Qin, and also asked Han Qin to seek other help!
Han Qin knew that if she changed her lawyer, she would lose a friend of many years.
But she had no choice.
If she loses the lawsuit, her job will be over and her career will be ruined. By then, she will no longer have the social status that matches Lawyer Xiong, and their friendship will gradually fade.
You can make new friends, but the foundation of your life in society cannot be destroyed!
Han Qin convinced herself and met with the new lawyer.
The new lawyer's surname is Du. He looks to be in his forties and has a dignified appearance. He reminds people of the elite lawyers in Hong Kong and Taiwan legal dramas.
Judging from the appearance alone, it is much better than Lawyer Xiong, and even Zheng Zhihe is inferior to him in imposingness.
When Lawyer Du saw Han Qin, he got straight to the point:
"Ms. Han, do you realize that your current situation is extremely precarious? If you lose the lawsuit, you'll become a forsaken outcast. Everything is your fault. Once you're punished, public opinion will naturally subside. The magazine will remain the same, and despite losing a best-selling author, it will remain standing."
Han Qin was horrified by what Lawyer Du said.
Every word that Lawyer Du said hit the nail on the head. Based on the changes in her leader's attitude, Han Qin was indeed worried that she would become a discarded pawn!
So what do we do now?
As soon as they met, Lawyer Du impressed Han Qin with his first impression and won her trust.
Han Qin asked how to file a lawsuit, and Lawyer Du advised not to file a lawsuit.
"It's hard to win unless you have some key evidence to add. After the first-instance judgment, if you refuse to accept the ruling and continue to sue, even if you take the case to the High Court, you're only promoting the other party's book. As her fame grows, more and more readers will support her. You'll lose your value, and she will have value. Even if you ultimately win the case after overcoming countless difficulties, you'll definitely lose many times more than you gain! Ms. Han, is this what you want to see?"
Han Qin found it difficult to empathize with other things, so Lawyer Du used a lawsuit in the publishing industry as an example.
A popular best-selling author is involved in a plagiarism lawsuit. The first-instance judgment found that he committed plagiarism. What impact does it have on him? He refuses to admit it and can still earn huge royalties from readers!
Plagiarism has not been proven to be a crime, and the mistakes made by "Fish Against the Current" are far less serious than plagiarism, and the impact on its writing career is even smaller.
Especially since "Teenage Idol" is currently selling well, the Chengdu Publishing House behind "Fish Against the Current" will do everything it can to protect it for the sake of profit.
"You can imagine that after the trial, newspapers and television stations will take turns reporting on this matter, which will greatly stimulate the sales of her book. This kind of publicity will be repeatedly used by the publisher behind the other party during your lawsuit."
If you win and the opponent becomes famous, what benefits will you gain?
What's more, it will be difficult to win without new evidence!
Lawyer Du knew that the case was filed and tried so quickly because of Zheng Zhihe's active promotion behind the scenes.
This case is quite novel.
If Zheng Zhihe wins, it will be of great help to Zheng Zhihe's fame in the southwestern legal community, so Zheng Zhihe's teacher is also very concerned!
Lawyer Du didn't want Zheng Zhihe and his apprentice to be happy, he wanted to prevent the lawsuit from going ahead.
Han Qin held her breath: "Lawyer Du, what do you mean..."
Lawyer Du said firmly, "What I mean is that before the verdict comes out, we should strive to reach a private settlement and get the other party to withdraw the lawsuit."
A lawsuit can be withdrawn before the judge makes a ruling.
Once the judge makes a decision, it's over.
Han Qin thought it was impossible. Now that Zou Weijun and the others had the upper hand, how could they agree to withdraw the lawsuit?
"Ms. Han, you need to change your preconceived notions. In fact, all civil lawsuits can be settled. The only obstacle preventing the two parties from reaching a settlement is whether the settlement terms are generous enough."
Lawyer Du seems to have a plan.
He and Han Qin haven't signed a power of attorney agreement yet, so there's nothing wrong with him contacting the plaintiff privately. Lawyer Du will certainly not contact the plaintiff himself, let alone any employee of Rongcheng Publishing Group, including Zou Weijun. Rongcheng Publishing Group will never agree to a settlement. He wants to meet the two key figures who have disappeared in this matter - the "fish against the current", Wen Ying's parents, her legal guardians!
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