Chapter 154 Getting into a trance
Wenxi: "I dare to contact you, so I must have evidence."
"Attorney Jiang has handled quite a few cases; he should know the eight words 'leniency for those who confess, severity for those who resist' by heart, by heart."
"Evidence?" Attorney Jiang laughed exaggeratedly. "The evidence Attorney Wen is talking about isn't some slander and accusations you've heard about from the sidelines, is it?"
"You've been involved in litigation for almost a year now, don't tell me you don't even know what can be used as evidence?"
Wenxi didn't argue with her about these trivial matters, but calmly asked, "When did you and Wen Chao get in touch?"
Attorney Jiang: "I don't understand what you're saying."
"A normal person hearing this would ask me who Wen Chao is."
Attorney Jiang's expression froze.
Wen Xi glanced at her indifferently, "After all these years, you haven't improved at all."
Hearing this condescending tone, Attorney Jiang felt a surge of anger rising in her chest.
What she hated most was Wenxi's attitude.
Because of their good family background and superior education, they always act very confident and look down on others.
"Let me guess..." Wen Xi said with a half-smile, "Could it be that when she caused trouble at the law firm five years ago, you took the opportunity to add her contact information?"
Upon hearing this, Attorney Jiang's heart skipped a beat.
Did Wenxi really find some evidence?!
impossible!
She wasn't a newcomer to the workplace, and she was quite cautious in her work.
She was involved in this rumor-mongering incident, but not personally, and left no trace.
Even if Wenxi investigates thoroughly, she can't pin the blame on her.
Wenxi took in Jiang's reaction.
Attorney Jiang has been in the legal profession for so long, but his professional skills haven't improved much; he's definitely a seasoned veteran.
In this rumor-mongering incident, Wen Chaogang targeted Yan Zhao's WeChat Moments, while Attorney Jiang also began spreading rumors everywhere.
The fact that both sides exerted force simultaneously shows that the two had planned this all along.
If she weren't familiar with Wen Chao, she wouldn't have readily agreed to cooperate.
I'm afraid she participated in spreading rumors, but through someone else.
When the truth comes out, someone will definitely be pushed out to take the blame.
Knowing this, Wenxi decided to collect a slap fee first.
"Wenxi, instead of wasting time speculating here, you should first clear your name," Attorney Jiang sneered. "Although you and Wenzhou aren't blood relatives, this kind of thing is still not exactly honorable..."
Before Attorney Jiang could finish speaking, he was suddenly slapped across the cheek.
She remained stunned for a long time, then a burning pain surged up inside her.
Attorney Jiang looked up at Wen Xi with a face full of astonishment, "You dare hit me!"
Wen Xi's expression was calm: "Sorry, I got carried away when I was beating Wen Chao the other day."
She has never liked to solve problems with violence.
After slapping Wen Chao twice last time, she suddenly realized that violence could not solve problems, but it could resolve emotions.
It's commonly known as "having fun first and worrying about the consequences later."
Attorney Jiang covered her face, her expression full of anger, and said, "Wenxi, as a lawyer, how dare you hit someone like that!"
Wen Xi raised an eyebrow: "What, are you going to cyberbully me?"
Attorney Jiang lowered his voice and gritted his teeth, saying, "You think I wouldn't dare?!"
"Wenxi, you may have connections, but I'm not afraid of you!"
"Do you think if I did a live stream right now with a slap mark on my face, you'd be trending on social media tomorrow?"
Just as Wenxi was about to say a few words, her hand was grabbed.
Shang Chenchen frowned slightly: "You hit someone again?"
When Attorney Jiang saw Shang Chen, she immediately recognized him as Wen Xi's husband.
When he first visited the law firm, he generously provided everyone with late-night snacks.
Later, someone discovered that the late-night snacks delivered were from a private restaurant next door, the kind that costs tens of thousands of yuan per table and requires advance booking.
She was there at the time and was deeply impressed by this dignified man.
Attorney Jiang sneered, "Mr. Shang, your wife is really arrogant, relying on your power to assault someone in public..."
Shang Chen politely interrupted her: "It is indeed wrong of my wife to hit someone, but she did not do so because of my power."
Shang Chen felt it was necessary for him to clarify this point.
If Wenxi really wanted to bully others, she would probably rely on Wenzhou's power first.
Attorney Jiang: "..."
After speaking, Shang Chen turned to look at Wen Xi.
"Don't do it yourself next time, remember to ask someone for help."
Hearing Shang Chen's words, Attorney Jiang laughed in exasperation: "It's true that you can't sleep in the same bed with two different kinds of people!"
Shang Chen agreed wholeheartedly: "Thank you for the compliment."
Attorney Jiang: "..."
Shang Chen: "Although you praised our affection, we still have to go through the legal procedures."
"What?"
Attorney Jiang was momentarily confused by Shang Chen's train of thought.
When did she praise their loving relationship?
Also, what legal procedures should be followed?
Just as Shang Chen finished speaking, two policemen pushed open the door and entered from a short distance away.
The two approached: "Who is Shang Chen?"
“Me.” Shang Chen glanced at Attorney Jiang: “This Ms. Jiang deliberately spread rumors about my wife online, causing serious harm to my wife and family.”
"I think this matter needs to be dealt with seriously."
After Shang Chen finished speaking, he showed the police a lot of evidence.
Wenxi was unaware of this evidence.
After the police finished reading, they said to Attorney Jiang, "Ms. Jiang, would you please come with us?"
In the end, Wenxi and Shangchen did not manage to have a meal together.
The two also had to go to the police station to give statements.
On the way, Wenxi remained silent for a moment, then tugged at Shang Chen's sleeve.
Shang Chen looked at her with his dark eyes.
Wenxi: "She just said that you can't sleep in the same bed with two different kinds of people, she wasn't praising you."
When Attorney Jiang mocked Shang Chen, Shang Chen's every remark was off-topic, displaying a unique way of thinking.
Wenxi was watching from the side at the time, wanting to laugh but not being able to.
“I know.” Shang Chen’s expression was serious and solemn. “I’m connected to the internet.”
It seems Shang Chen has really connected with the internet and is even using internet memes now.
Wenxi: "Which network are you connected to?"
"She meant that we were birds of a feather, or that we were a match made in heaven."
Shang Chen said seriously, "It's fine if you say it's to praise our affection."
Wenxi was persuaded by Shang Chen.
She turned her head and saw that the police officers in the front row were looking at them strangely.
Attorney Jiang's expression as she looked at Shang Chen was even more indescribable.
It's like watching a couple who show off their affection regardless of the occasion or time.
Wen Xi: "...No problem."
She didn't let Shang Chen's words fall to the ground. She slowly withdrew her hand and looked calmly ahead.
As long as she's not embarrassed, no one can embarrass her.
I arrived at the police station and gave a statement.
Wen Xi then saw the evidence in Shang Chen's hand.
He produced chat logs between Wen Chao and Attorney Jiang, as well as evidence that Attorney Jiang's new assistant was spreading rumors, including a video of Attorney Jiang's assistant admitting that she had instigated him to spread rumors.
After learning about this, Attorney Jiang repeatedly accused Shang Chen of violating her privacy and illegally obtaining her information.
Otherwise, how would Shang Chen have obtained this information?
Attorney Jiang vehemently denied the allegations, calmly shouting at the police, "My assistant did it, what does it have to do with me?"
"She says I instigated her to do it, but she should at least provide evidence!"
"Just because I chatted with Wen Chao about Wen Xi a few times doesn't mean I'm deliberately spreading rumors!"
After giving their statements, the two left the police station.
Wenxi saw Assistant Wu standing guard at the car door and asked curiously, "Did you get the chat logs from Wen Chao?"
Attorney Jiang wouldn't be so careless in his actions.
Assistant Wu glanced at Shang Chen, and seeing his tacit approval, he explained, "Wen Chao and Attorney Jiang have never met. The two planned the rumor-mongering online, and Attorney Jiang even demanded that all chat records be deleted afterwards."
"But Wen Chao was careful in his actions. He secretly made a record before recording the deleted video and showing it to Attorney Jiang."
Attorney Jiang took precautions repeatedly, but unfortunately, he still couldn't stop Wen Chao.
The two cooperated, but each harbored their own agenda.
Attorney Jiang planned to shift the blame onto her assistant, unaware that Wen Chao had also planned to shift the blame onto her if things went wrong.
Wenxi, who had handled similar cases before, calmly said, "Unfortunately, the chain of evidence is incomplete, and in the end, her assistant will probably take the blame."
Jiang's assistant said that everything she did was at Jiang's behest, but she couldn't produce any solid evidence.
The moment Wenxi saw the evidence, she knew what was going on.
Attorney Jiang cannot be convicted of spreading rumors.
At most, she'll have to apologize and make amends.
Wen Xi suddenly asked Shang Chen, "When did you look up this information?!"
Shang Chen: "We found out by following the clues when we investigated Wen Chao."
Wen Xi praised, "Assistant Wu is exceptionally capable."
Shang Chen opened the car door and looked at her carefully.
Wen Xi said without changing her expression, "However, it is still my family's Chamber of Commerce that cultivates talent."
In the six months following his marriage to Wenxi, Shang Chen received the most praise he had ever received in his life.
He has gone from feeling uncomfortable at first to accepting it calmly and is now very satisfied.
After getting into the car, Shang Chen said, "If you want to deal with her, you don't necessarily have to resort to spreading rumors."
When Shang Chen asked Wu's assistant to investigate Lawyer Jiang, they uncovered many interesting things.
Wenxi spoke up to stop her, saying, "Don't worry about her for now. I still have a use for her."
Seeing that Shang Chen didn't quite believe her, Wen Xi said, "We might need your help then."
After saying this, Wenxi suddenly fell silent for a moment.
She had just said the same thing to her brother.
In the past, she would only say such things to her brother.
She's not one to trouble others, so she never expected that this time she would naturally ask Shang Chen for help.
Seeing Wenxi suddenly fall silent, Shang Chen asked, "What's wrong?"
Wenxi honestly analyzed her own feelings and said calmly and rationally, "Shang Chen, I've realized that we've not only developed feelings for each other, but also trust."
After Wenxi finished speaking, she looked at the silent and serious Shang Chen.
In the past, Shang Chen was always quite happy when she said these things.
The two were still able to have a rational discussion.
This time, however, Shang Chen was unusually silent, seemingly lost in thought.
Wenxi: "What's wrong?"
Shang Chen gave her a deep look: "Xi Xi, don't you feel like you're playing the role of a master of balancing things right now?"
Wenxi: "..."
Wenxi realized what was happening and was equally speechless.
After a long silence, Wenxi finally said, "Shang Chen, I want the old, conservative, and adorable you I used to know."
The ever-evolving Chenchen is no longer cute.
I'm getting more and more skilled at using internet memes now.
He can even use the term "master of balancing" fluently.
A hint of displeasure appeared on Shang Shenjun's face as he pointed out seriously, "Wenxi, you're changing the subject; your attitude is inappropriate."
Wenxi: "You're almost at the same level as my brother, and you're still not satisfied?"
The premise of carrying water is that the amount on both sides is about the same.
If the weight of the agarwood is not heavy enough, would Wenxi need to carry water?
Shang Chen was immediately persuaded by Wen Xi.
"You're right."
Before Wenxi could even breathe a sigh of relief, she heard Shang Chen ask, "Does your older brother know about you carrying the water?"
Wenxi: "..."
Is this husband still worth keeping?
Wenxi: "Where are we going now?"
Shang Chen saw that Wenxi had changed the subject and did not press the matter further.
He mimicked Wenxi's teasing rhythm, responding calmly with a mix of tension and relaxation.
"We're going to my in-laws' house for a free meal, which will be a good opportunity to discuss settling scores with the Wen family."
Wen Xi nodded respectfully, "I'll listen to you."
Before she could finish speaking, Shang Chen quietly took her hand and said, "If you're not used to it later, I'll speak up for you."
Wenxi felt a warmth in her heart. "Don't worry, I'm not that reserved."
Shang Chen nodded slightly, his demeanor calm and composed.
Wenxi stared at the two's tightly clasped hands and suddenly realized that this process seemed a little familiar.
Every time she finished teasing Shang Chen, she would patiently coax him, making him overjoyed.
Is Shang Chen using all the techniques he learned from her on her instead?!
As the car approached the Yan family's gate, Assistant Wu suddenly said, "Mr. Shang, Madam, there's someone squatting by the roadside who looks familiar?"
Wenxi looked in the direction Assistant Wu pointed, her expression instantly becoming somewhat complicated.
Shang Chen recognized her at a glance: "It's Yan Zhao."
Assistant Wu: "It's so cold, and it's almost dark. What is Miss Yan Zhao doing squatting here?"
Wenxi remained silent.
However, the answer is not hard to guess.
Yan Zhao is now squatting at the entrance of the Yan family's house but doesn't dare to go in, probably because of Wen Chao's rumors.
She was tricked by Wen Chao into spreading rumors, and the matter escalated to such a huge extent that she had no way of dealing with it.
Just like before, Yan Zhao subconsciously wanted to ask her adoptive parents for help.
Unfortunately, too many things had happened before, and she didn't have the face to go to their place.
Assistant Wu asked softly, "Mr. Shang, Madam, should we... intervene in this?"
In Beijing, winters are covered in snow, and people might die if they squatted outside late at night.
Shang Chen looked at Wen Xi: "Should we call Lu Jinghuai to come and pick it up?"
Wenxi: "Lu Jinghuai and Yan Zhao have already signed the divorce agreement. It wouldn't be good to involve him again."
Shang Chen: "Since she's here to see her parents-in-law, why don't we have them show up?"
Wenxi fell silent.
No matter how many mistakes Yan Zhao makes, she is still the daughter that Zhou Ruo and Yan Huai'an have loved for twenty-seven years.
Will the two men feel sorry for Yan Zhao when they see him squatting there in the heavy snow?
The car had been parked for too long, attracting Yan Zhao's attention.
She slowly got up and walked to the car window.
Wen Xi said calmly, "Assistant Wu, please lower the car window."
She also wanted to hear what Yan Zhao had to say.
The car window rolled down, revealing Yan Zhao's pale and fragile face.
Their eyes met, and Yan Zhao stood in the wind and snow, seemingly about to collapse.
After a long silence, she finally spoke: "I signed the divorce agreement that Lu Jinghuai gave me."
Wenxi: "..."
Yan Zhao stared at Wen Xi's calm face: "Aren't you surprised at all?"
"As expected."
Lu Jinghuai and his brother are close friends because they are essentially the same kind of people.
They all despise stupidity and abhor trouble.
Unfortunately, Yan Zhao has both traits, making her almost identical to Ning Jin.
Large tears suddenly rolled down Yan Zhao's face. "Do you know what he said to me?"
“He said he probably would never like me, and to this day, he doesn’t see any good qualities in me.”
“He thinks I’m stupid, willful, selfish, and incompetent…”
Before anyone knew it, Yan Zhao's face was suddenly covered in tears, and her eyes were filled with heartbreak.
"I really didn't spread any rumors."
“I shouldn’t have gone to Wen Chao, giving her the opportunity to scheme against me… But now I’m abandoned by everyone, and I don’t even dare to see my adoptive parents.”
"Wenxi, I've lost my parents, my marriage, and ended up like this... Shouldn't you be satisfied now?"
Wen Xi stared at her expressionlessly: "Didn't you ask for this?"
Yan Zhao stared at Wen Xi, and for a moment she felt as if her face overlapped with Lu Jinghuai's.
In that instant, she truly believed that Lu Jinghuai did not love Wenxi, and that Wenxi did not love Lu Jinghuai either.
They were both cold-hearted and devoid of any emotion.
How could someone like that love others?
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