Chapter 82 Solving Problems
She screamed, tears streaming down her face.
However, no matter how much she struggled and cried, she was eventually forcibly dragged up to the second floor.
The living room finally fell silent, as if the air itself had frozen.
The light from the crystal chandelier was somewhat dazzling.
He slowly turned around and looked at Zhou Yuze, who had been standing silently to the side.
“Yu Ce, don’t blame her. She’s been spoiled and willful since she was a child. She doesn’t know how to be tactful in her words and actions. Don’t hold today’s incident against her.”
He paused, lowering his voice slightly.
“I’ve heard some of the gossip circulating outside. Some say that the young lady has feelings for you, and others say that you’re not following the rules… These rumors are utterly absurd, and I don’t believe a single word of them.”
As he spoke, he shook his head, his expression resolute.
“You’ve always been the most well-behaved child, with upright character and principles. How could you possibly have those kinds of thoughts about Song Zhiwei? I know you’re not that kind of person.”
Zhou Yuce stood ramrod straight, his face calm.
Upon hearing his brother's words, he merely raised his eyes slightly and replied calmly, "No, you're overthinking it."
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Night had already enveloped the entire city, neon lights flickered between the skyscrapers, and traffic flowed like a river.
By the time Song Zhiwei got off work, it was already completely dark.
She rubbed her temples wearily, picked up her briefcase, and walked out of the law firm.
A cold wind blew in her face, and she instinctively wrapped her coat tighter around herself, hurrying towards the underground parking garage.
The elevator doors slowly opened, and dim yellow light shone into the corner.
She took out her car keys, walked through several rows of parked cars, and finally arrived at her black sedan.
Just as I was about to open the car door, the key touched the handle.
Suddenly, a dark figure burst out from behind the pillar like a ghost!
The movement was so fast that she didn't even have time to see the other person's face clearly.
He was suddenly pulled up by a strong force, and his shoulder slammed heavily against the cold car body.
Her breath hitched, and a sudden, bone-chilling coldness came from the side of her neck, causing her to stiffen.
It's a knife!
"What...what do you want to do?"
She spoke in a trembling voice, her tone distorted by fear.
The man behind her chuckled softly, his voice hoarse and rough.
"Attorney Song, we meet again."
Song Zhiwei's pupils contracted sharply, and a scene from a few months ago flashed through her mind.
In court, as the defendant's lawyer, she argued her case forcefully and successfully won full custody and property division for her client.
The plaintiff is none other than the man in front of us, Chen Qiming.
“Ah…” She finally remembered, her throat dry, “It’s you… Chen Qiming.”
"I didn't expect you to still remember me."
He sneered and tightened his grip on the knife.
"Last time you made me lose the case, not only causing me to lose control of the company, but also almost bankrupting me! What's even more ridiculous is that you even had someone call the police and send me to the police station! Seven days of detention, and a barrage of public criticism! Do you know what that feels like?"
Song Zhiwei gritted her teeth and forced herself to calm down.
It was already past 9 p.m., and the underground parking garage was almost empty.
Although there are surveillance cameras, they are unattended.
My phone is in my bag, so I can't directly call the police.
She quietly slipped her right hand into her coat pocket, her fingertips finding the smart bracelet she was wearing. She quickly pressed the preset emergency help button, hoping the system would automatically send her location and notify the police.
"Chen Qiming, this matter is over. If you still have grievances, you can resolve them through legal channels. Threatening me like this now will only make your situation worse. Can we talk things out calmly? Don't be impulsive."
"Are you scared now?"
He laughed mockingly, his eyes twisted and contorted with malice.
"When you were so aggressive in court, weren't you afraid? When you read out the verdict, didn't you consider my feelings? Every day I was in detention, I couldn't eat or sleep. My company collapsed, my friends scattered, and even my child saw me with resentment! It's all your fault!"
He became more and more agitated as he spoke, his arms trembling violently.
"You think you can rest easy? You think lawyers can be above everything? I'm not reconciled! I won't swallow this! Today I'll show you what it feels like to be cornered!"
"Did you collude with that bitch to frame me? Did you deliberately make me lose the case and steal my company?"
Chen Qiming stood in the dimly lit underground parking garage, his face grim.
She must have taken money to target him in every way, secretly manipulate evidence, and induce the judge to make a ruling.
Ultimately, this led to him losing the lawsuit and the company he had painstakingly built up over many years.
Song Zhiwei's heart skipped a beat, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.
She bit her lip hard, the taste of blood filling her mouth, and the pain made her a little more awake.
She forced herself to take a deep breath and steady her trembling fingers.
“Mr. Chen, I am a lawyer and I am only responsible to my clients. You were present every time there was something going on with your ex-wife, and all the documents, meetings, and mediation records were signed and kept on file. I have never contacted her privately behind your back.”
"Hmph, you can't even be bothered to make your lies believable, you despicable thing."
Chen Qimin sneered, his lips twisting into an almost ferocious arc.
He slowly drew a folding knife from his waist with his right hand, and with a "snap," the blade snapped open.
He gripped the knife handle tightly, his knuckles turning pale from the excessive force.
A cold, stinging pain shot through her neck as the blade pressed against her skin.
Song Zhiwei's face turned pale instantly, her breath hitched, and cold sweat slid down her temples.
She clenched her teeth tightly, managing to hold back her cries, only letting out soft whimpers.
Her vision began to blur, and her ears were ringing, but she desperately reminded herself not to faint.
If you fall now, you'll never have another chance.
At that very moment, my phone in my pocket suddenly vibrated, faint but clear.
A thought flashed through her mind: the call must have gone through!
She quietly pressed the emergency call button while he was losing control of his emotions.
The vibration now means the call has been connected and the other party is listening to the situation on site.
"Mr. Chen, this is an underground parking garage, and there are cameras everywhere. I advise you to calm down and not do anything you'll regret! We can sit down and discuss your requests calmly, okay? I'm really willing to listen to your thoughts; there's more than one way to solve a problem!"
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Sheng Tingzhou is hosting a video conference in his spacious and bright office.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was serious and orderly.
The group is currently discussing the implementation plan for the new project.
He sat upright in the leather chair, focused, analyzing the data in a steady tone.
Suddenly, the cell phone on the table vibrated violently, the ringtone short but exceptionally shrill.
He looked down and saw the caller ID clearly displayed the name "Song Zhiwei".
She rarely calls him during work hours.
He felt a sudden tightness in his chest, sensing that something was amiss.
Without the slightest hesitation, he pressed the answer button.
The moment the microphone was brought close to my ear, before I could even ask a question, a broken voice came from the other end.
"...Mr. Chen...don't panic...I'm on the second basement level of Block B...I have a knife...help..."
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