Back then, Pang Zhengming was too poor to afford school, but Xu Chengyi sponsored him, enabling him to complete university and then send him to a top law school abroad for further education.
After returning to China and starting work, the other party continued to pave the way for him.
Pang Zhengming's success today is certainly due to his own hard work, but the other half is thanks to Xu Chengyi!
Therefore, Pang Zhengming naturally dared not neglect his benefactor Xu Chengyi and treated him with utmost courtesy.
In the video, Xu Chengyi said with a smile, "Looking for a name? Long time no see! You look more energetic and have the air of a successful person!"
"Uncle Xu, what are you saying? I was trained by you, and I learned everything from you. I will never forget your kindness to me!" Pang Zhengming immediately flattered back.
Xu Chengyi was quite pleased and nodded with satisfaction. Then his expression gradually became serious as he said, "I'm calling to ask for your help with something!"
"Uncle Xu, please speak!" Pang Zhengming said hurriedly.
Xu Chengyi nodded and quickly recounted Sun Xiaolei's case.
"Sun Xiaolei assault case?"
Pang Zhengming's eyes widened in surprise. The video was currently trending, and he had naturally seen it, but he hadn't expected it to be related to Xu Chengyi.
Before he could even speak, Xu Chengyi hurriedly added, "I'm seeking your name. Director Sun is right here beside me. My Xu family is about to join the Red Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Director Sun and I are now of one mind, so you absolutely have to help me with this!"
At this moment, Sun Hongchang quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes! Attorney Pang, just tell me what you want. As long as you help me win this case, even if it means my son gets a shorter sentence, I will definitely reward you handsomely! I can offer you 1 billion yuan as legal fees!"
One billion?
Pang Zhengming's eyes lit up slightly.
To be honest, he wasn't really keen on taking this case.
The incident of Sun Xiaolei assaulting someone has become widely known. Defending such a person will only damage one's own reputation.
Although he went against his conscience and fought a lawsuit for a certain brand of milk powder back then, firstly, the media was not as developed and the power of public opinion was not as strong.
Secondly, when he took on the milk powder case, he also took an unconventional approach, hoping to use the case to make a name for himself in the industry.
Now, he's a top figure in the industry, so there's no need for him to get involved in these kinds of cases and cause trouble.
However, upon hearing the number, he hesitated.
In addition, Xu Chengyi was his benefactor, and this was the first time he had asked him for a favor.
I just couldn't bring myself to do it!
Finally, Pang Zhengming sighed and said, "Alright! For Uncle Xu's sake, I'll take this case. However, the public opinion is quite heated right now, which is not good for Young Master Sun, so I can only say that I will do my best!"
He paused, then said, "Okay, tell me what happened. I've seen the video of the beating. I saw that Young Master Sun's head was bleeding. How did that injury happen?"
Pang Zhengming truly lives up to his reputation as a top lawyer; he instantly got into character and found a point he could exploit.
Sun Hongchang quickly said, "This injury was inflicted by Jiang Ruoyi. I even asked my son. She hit him with a wine bottle. My son's scalp was lacerated, and he needed more than a dozen stitches when he got home! My son said that it was that bottle that enraged him, otherwise he wouldn't have hit that woman!"
Pang Zhengming's eyes lit up. "I see! So this is mutual fighting! That makes things easier. If the case is classified as mutual fighting, it falls under civil disputes and can be settled through reconciliation!"
"Okay, you guys go find an appraisal agency to get your injuries checked first. With this kind of injury, spending a little money to get an assessment of intermediate injury shouldn't be a problem! I'll buy plane tickets back to Guanzhong right now! We can discuss the other details when we meet!" Pang Zhengming arranged things methodically.
Xu Chengyi quickly replied, "Alright, alright! Getting a medical examination for injuries is no problem. I'll arrange it right away. We'll wait for you to come back!"
After exchanging a few more words, the two ended the video call.
Sun Hongchang felt as if dawn had broken, and said excitedly, "Lord Marquis, thank you so much this time. With the help of a top lawyer like Attorney Pang, my son is saved! Don't worry, once this case is overturned, I will give you 1 billion as a reward!"
Xu Chengyi quickly waved his hand: "Hey, Lao Sun, you're too kind. From now on, we're colleagues, brothers in the same trench!"
"Ah, yes, yes, yes! Brothers! We're brothers!"
"Hahaha!"
The two men burst into laughter, as if they had already won the case.
Meanwhile, on the other side...
After capturing Sun Xiaolei, Lin Yu left the police station.
Just then, Liu Siyun called to say that Jiang Ruoyi had woken up. He rushed to the hospital again.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Lin Yu discovered that Liu Siyun was the one taking care of him in the ward, while his father, Jiang Tianming, was nowhere to be found.
"Brother Lin, thank you. I've already heard from Siyun that you saved me again!" Jiang Ruoyi's pretty face turned pale as she struggled to get up.
Lin Yu quickly pressed her down, "Don't move, you just had surgery and need to rest!"
Afterwards, Lin Yu took her pulse again, wrote out a prescription, and asked Liu Siyun to take the prescription to get the medicine.
Watching Liu Siyun leave, Jiang Ruoyi's eyes reddened slightly. She said to Lin Yu, "It's a good thing you guys helped me. I, Jiang Ruoyi, don't have many friends. I owe you all a lot this time!"
Lin Yu smiled and comforted him, "Isn't it what friends should do to help each other? You took that bottle for Siyun from Sun Xiaolei, weren't you really going to great lengths for her? But seriously, you're really brave!"
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