Chapter 184 Announcement Released
Bai Wei's friends are really helpful.
Attorney Jiang also led her fans to refute the rumors everywhere, and a video of her having dinner privately with staff from an appraisal agency was leaked.
Meanwhile, the staff of the appraisal agency have been publicly punished.
Debunking posts are never as popular as gossip posts.
Whether it's 'lawyers and appraisal agency staff taking kickbacks through shady dealings' or 'a blogger with millions of followers privately meeting with appraisal agency staff for dinner,' it's enough to attract attention.
Attorney Jiang's efforts to refute the rumors couldn't keep up with the speed at which the video circulated.
During lunch, Bai Wei couldn't stop smiling.
“Attorney Wen, I just happened to pass by Attorney Jiang’s office.”
"She's glued to the computer, probably frantically 'debunking' rumors, and doesn't even have time to eat."
Wen Xi raised an eyebrow: "You deserve some credit too."
Bai Wei was even happier.
At 2 PM, the Bar Association's official website published an announcement.
Wenxi was the first to post a screenshot of the announcement on her Weibo account.
At the same time, documents were released announcing that a lawsuit against lawyer Jiang for spreading rumors had been filed.
Fueled by netizens, these two messages quickly went viral.
The news that "Jiang Jiang, a blogger with millions of followers, had his lawyer's license revoked for accepting kickbacks" was trending on social media.
All of Attorney Jiang's efforts this morning were in vain.
The backlash from excessive traffic can be devastating.
Many people began to dig into Attorney Jiang's personal resume and background, while condemning the illegal behavior of insulting her.
At the same time, the fact that Attorney Jiang had spread rumors about "Wen Moumou" was also dug up.
The cyberbullying that Wenxi experienced back then has now backfired on Attorney Jiang in every way, and even more so.
In the afternoon, many fellow lawyers stood up to speak out in defense of "Wen Moumou".
Some people have listed Wenxi's experiences in high school, university, graduate school, and non-litigation work over the past few years, showing her impeccable resume and using her strength to refute the rumors that "Wenxi's qualifications are fake".
Meanwhile, some people discovered that "Wen Mouren" is the female lawyer who recently became an internet sensation for beating up a knife-wielding assailant.
On one hand, there's the terrible image of "Wen Mouren," and on the other hand, there's the female lawyer's cool back kick. Coupled with the collapse of Lawyer Jiang's reputation, online public opinion is overwhelmingly against her.
However, this time the public opinion is favorable to Wenxi.
Wenxi's Weibo comments exploded again.
My phone was flooded with text messages and WeChat messages, and the phone kept ringing.
However, this time they all came to comfort Wenxi or say nice things to her.
Wenxi selected a few to receive.
She had just hung up the phone when Bai Wei rushed in again, clutching her laptop, excitedly saying, "Attorney Wen, our law firm's official website has also issued a statement clarifying things for you!"
Wenxi glanced at her computer screen.
"Director Liu is always cautious and tactful in his work, so why did he stand up for you so promptly this time?"
Wenxi: "Perhaps it was my personal charm that won him over?"
Bai Wei was speechless.
She couldn't help but mutter, "Wen Lu, why do I feel like you've become a little frivolous?"
Even though Wenxi used to tease her a lot, she was still a very serious and aloof person.
Now, however, he occasionally utters a few inappropriate remarks, which is somewhat deviating from his established persona.
Wenxi: "Is it because you become like those you associate with?"
Bai Wei didn't quite understand, but she couldn't help asking curiously, "Why is Director Liu so enthusiastic?!"
Wenxi: "I guess the teacher helped."
Bai Wei: "...Wen Lu, is it too late for me to cling to my master's leg now?"
Wenxi: "..."
Wenxi got busy.
But she never expected that her office would receive an unexpected visitor.
"Ms. Mia, it's been a long time."
Mia dressed more simply than before, but still clean and elegant.
She shook hands with Wen Xi. "Wen Lu... I prefer to call you that rather than Mrs. Shang."
"haven't seen you for a long time."
After exchanging greetings, Wenxi didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to asking Mia why she had come.
Mia smiled and said, "Wen Lu probably doesn't know yet, but I left Shang's a long time ago."
Wenxi was indeed surprised for a moment when she heard the news.
When did this happen?
"After that necklace incident."
This statement is easily misunderstood.
At first glance, one might assume that Mia was persuaded to back out by Shang Chen's "anger for love" attitude after buying that necklace.
But Wenxi trusted Shang Chen very much.
He is definitely not the kind of person who would blur the lines between public and private matters, or who would casually advise firing employees just to vent his wife's anger.
Wen Xi's expression was cool and aloof, and she immediately guessed the clue: "That necklace is quite expensive. With your salary of four or five years, you probably can't afford it."
Mia's face stiffened for a moment.
Wenxi knew she hadn't guessed wrong.
That necklace alone cost tens of millions.
Mia is indeed exceptionally capable, but even though the Wen Group headquarters offers high salaries, she has only been transferred here for a short time.
The fact that they could come up with ten million to buy a necklace in such a short time suggests that the source of the funds is probably not so simple.
Mia froze for a moment, then quickly regained her composure: "Yes."
"The money to buy the necklace came partly from my savings, but mostly from projects I had on hand."
"Mr. Shang is very generous. He only asked me to return the money and resign voluntarily. He didn't make things difficult for me."
Mia's actions constitute the crime of misappropriation of funds.
If Shang Chen doesn't want to let her go, she'll have to serve at least a few years in prison.
In the end, Shang Chen only asked her to make up the money and resign voluntarily, which can be said to be that he did not make things difficult for her at all.
Wenxi asked curiously, "You came all this way to find me just to expose your dark past?"
More than half a year has passed since this incident, and Wenxi has not heard a word about it.
It's clear that Shang Chen suppressed the situation and didn't intend to make a big fuss; probably even few members of the Shang family knew about it.
Mia's coming to Wenxi at this time to bring up old matters and even confessing to embezzling company funds must have other motives.
Mia smiled, took out her business card from her pocket, and handed it to Wenxi.
"I'm here today to discuss cooperation with Lawyer Wen."
"I am currently employed by Anmei."
Wenxi asked in surprise, "You switched to public relations?"
Anmei is one of the oldest public relations companies in China. Although it has gradually declined, its core business is still intact.
Wenxi had dealt with this company before and knew a little about it.
“Yes.” Mia: “I came to see Lawyer Wen because of the recent online controversy between you and Jiang Jiang, the lawyer with millions of online followers.”
"I am here on behalf of Anmei to discuss cooperation with you."
Wen Xi smiled and said, "You want to take my case?"
Mia replied truthfully, "We really want to. Anmei and I have both shown our utmost sincerity."
Wenxi: "Tell me about it."
Mia: "I'll be honest with you, Wen Lu."
“I’m new to Anmei and need a few big cases to enhance my seniority and reputation. Attorney Wen, you’re surrounded by rumors and gossip, so you also need a professional to help you deal with the online public opinion.”
"Our cooperation is mutually beneficial and a win-win situation."
"As long as you entrust this matter to us, I guarantee I will help you fight a perfect public opinion war, and I will only charge half the market price."
"I have something on you that Mr. Shang can use against me, so I will definitely help you wholeheartedly."
Wenxi chuckled: "Since you're paying attention to this matter, you should know that the online public opinion has shifted."
"I just need to keep waiting; all that's left is good news."
Wenxi's implication was that Mia couldn't offer her much help.
Mia smiled calmly: "Wen Lu knows how to handle lawsuits, but he doesn't understand public relations, let alone traffic."
"Perhaps this opportunity will allow me to demonstrate the power of public relations?"
Wen Xi pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Let me remind Manager Mi, if I entrust the case to you, it's for you to wage a perfect public opinion war, not to help me."
Mia's eyes lit up, and she smiled calmly, "Wen Lu is right, it was a slip of the tongue on my part."
She stood up and reached out her hand to Wenxi.
Wenxi shook her hand in return, "Then I wish us a pleasant collaboration."
"It's a pleasure doing business with you!"
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