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The bigger the company, the more things there are to do, and Jiang Yujin was helpless in the face of this.
After the sixth meeting with the person in charge within a week, the person in charge said that President Lu wanted to see him.
What did Lu Anshi's father want with him?
The air was still a bit cold after the start of spring, and it was flu season. The guest room had the windows closed and the heating on. It was very quiet because of the good soundproofing and no outside noise could get in.
The general manager of Lu's Pharmaceutical Group is Lu Lianyao, and Lu Anshi is his son born late in life. "Sorry to keep you waiting, Xiao Jiang. My rascal often mentions you. I heard that you are now a lawyer, so we decided to entrust this small case to you. Just tell the person in charge if you need anything."
"Hello, Mr. Lu." Jiang Yujin had never formally met him; he had only seen him a few times from afar when he was in school, and heard Lu Anshi complain about his old man at home.
"No, it's just part of my job."
Lu Lianyao, as expected of someone who started from scratch, exuded an aura that overwhelmed this greenhorn newcomer to the industry, making him clearly not someone to be fooled.
With money, one can hire a more experienced lawyer; there's probably something else waiting for Lu Lianyao this time.
"Sit down first, have some tea. Don't be so formal. Xiao Jiang, you're my son's good friend, just call me Uncle." Lu Lianyao had already investigated everything about Jiang Yujin before he came. A shrewd businessman will often choose what is in his own interest, and Jiang Yujin saw a repulsive shadow in him.
“I acknowledge your professional abilities. In your spare time, I’d like to advise Lu Anshi to find someone to settle down with as soon as possible, instead of wandering around aimlessly every day.”
Lu Lianyao spoke in a casual, conversational tone, as if Jiang Yujin were a junior member of his own family, and he couldn't help but offer some advice.
He steered the conversation toward his son. Jiang Yujin thought about Lu Anshi's recent situation. His family had spoiled him for so many years, and now they finally thought about raising their child.
"I understand that Uncle Lu is thinking of Lu Anshi's best interests. I will try to persuade him when I get back."
"Well then, I won't keep you any longer. Come visit us anytime. Your mother and I would love to welcome you, Xiao Jiang."
Lu Lianyao was very interested in the person behind Jiang Yujin.
Merchants welcome those who can help them.
"I will definitely visit you when I have the chance."
Jiang Yujin stood up, and the person in charge who had been waiting outside escorted him downstairs.
"Please arrange for me to meet with the witnesses as soon as possible before the trial; their testimonies are very important." Having obtained the necessary test reports, Jiang Yujin had long ago told the person in charge that he needed witnesses. Given the current pace of the Lu family's operations, they seemed completely unconcerned about losing his job. Are other companies like this? The internet is in an uproar; the Lu family is selling counterfeit drugs. It's impossible for a company of this size to be completely unaffected.
"I will consult with General Manager Lu." The person in charge was very professional. The company had backups of all the data and evidence. What Jiang Yujin could see was approved and subject to a confidentiality agreement. They were being very cautious.
"Thank you for your trouble. I'm only thinking of the company's best interests." Jiang Yujin said goodbye to the person in charge with a fake smile.
Back in the car that had driven over, Jiang Yujin suppressed his laughter and sat in the driver's seat without starting the engine. He was thankful that the car had good sound insulation, and with the privacy windows rolled up, no one outside could see inside.
He needs a short rest.
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Having solid evidence makes things easier, and mutual trust with the employer is a small but important thing that lawyers need to do.
When interests are involved, no one can guarantee that someone will ultimately lie.
Jiang Yujin was confident that he could win the case. He had successfully handled all the cases, big and small, since he started practicing law, and his confidence was gradually increasing.
A week before the trial, Lu Anshi finally learned about what had happened to the Lu family and rushed back from out of town.
As soon as he returned to the capital, Lu Anshi called Jiang Yujin and cried out, "Brother Jiang! My bank card! All the assets under my name have been frozen by my dad! Help!"
Because of a fight with my family, I returned to the capital with only a meager salary.
"How did you get back?" Jiang Yujin went to the train station to pick him up without saying a word.
Lu Anshi was, after all, a young master from a wealthy family. When his internship ended, he came back looking disheveled, with bloodshot eyes.
He didn't say anything, so no one knew what had happened to him.
"I sat in a slow train for three days and three nights, in a hard seat." Lu Anshi put his meager luggage in the trunk and sprawled out in the back seat, completely disregarding his appearance. "My dad suspended my credit card, and he won't even answer my mom's calls. My life is so miserable, Brother Jiang." The young man wasn't quite at the point of bursting into tears. This business trip had more than doubled his experience; there were still more bad people in the world.
"Have you got a meal yet?"
Jiang Yujin checked the time and it was 3 PM. While waiting at the traffic light, he typed a report.
"I've been starving for a day and a night, please feed me—" Lu Anshi had no money on him and had taken the bus back on an empty stomach. His phone battery was almost dead, and it was turned off shortly after he finished the call.
"Let me take you to eat first."
"That's great, Brother Jiang, you're my savior!"
"You helped me before, so I'll return the favor."
Jiang Yujin drove him to the nearest restaurant.
Lu Anshi showed off a table full of delicious food. After he was full, he ordered a bottle of wine and drank while crying. His face was full of regret: "Waaah, I shouldn't have been so infatuated!" He went there with the determination to win over the female team leader. After a night, he sobered up and spent a day adjusting his emotions before returning to work. Not long after his internship ended, he rode back alone on a metal car.
The psychological journey he has experienced is more extensive than the previous twenty-odd years of his life.
Lu Anshi cannot go home, because his father will find out as soon as he does.
"Damn it, Brother Jiang, you're not even going to comfort me." Lu Anshi spills everything when he's drunk, and then expects Jiang Yujin to give him a reaction.
Jiang Yujin was thinking of finding a hotel later to stuff this drunkard into, doing a good deed, and then retreating home: "It's terrible, be careful next time."
"Uncle, it really is you!" The little girl pulled her family members over. Jiang Yujin didn't recognize her at first glance. He had chosen this restaurant because it was nearby, worried that Lu Anshi would starve to death before they even got there. He never expected to run into an acquaintance here. What a coincidence!
"Zhongzhong? Who did you come with?" The gaze first fell on the child, then shifted to the adult following behind the child.
It's not that beta woman named Wen Qing from last time.
"Dad, this is the handsome uncle who treated me to dinner last time!" Zhongzhong had no idea about their past relationship. Children are innocent and cute, and they say whatever comes to mind.
"Long time no see." For the first time, Fu Xingjian's usually expressionless face showed signs of cracking.
He finally managed to get some time to take Zhongzhong out for a meal alone. When Zhongzhong saw someone he recognized and came over to say hello, he naturally followed along.
"You're a dad now?" At the same age, my former nemesis has already become a father.
Last time she was imprisoned, but I never expected that Fu Xingjian would still be in their clutches and now they even have a child.
Jiang Yujin didn't consider the age difference and jumped to conclusions. Maybe she was born before and wasn't raised by him.
Fu Xingjian is Zhongzhong's father, so Zhongzhong must be the child of that beta.
"Yes, thank you for helping me before, even though we had a grudge."
Fu Xingjian was very grateful for his help at that time.
Zhongzhong's eyes widened: "Huh? Did the handsome uncle help Daddy too?"
Fu Xingjian picked up the child. "Yes, Zhongzhong, please thank Uncle for Daddy, okay?"
"Thank you, handsome uncle, for helping my dad!"
...
Five o'clock, dinner time.
The drunkard was so heavy that it took two people to help him to get him onto the bed in the guest room and settle him down.
"Not only did he bring someone back, but he's also a drunkard." Liang Dongmo complained that his hands and arms ached from carrying all that stuff.
Jiang Yujin didn't indulge her: "Then you can go back."
Liang Dongmo looked pitiful, like a helpless husband whose wife had brought home a mistress: "Where am I supposed to sleep, Xiao Jin? Your friend took my bed, and sleeping on the sofa is bad for my back..."
Jiang Yujin ate a few bites at the restaurant, but luckily he remembered to send a message, and Liang Dongmo quickly finished his dinner and came over to his house.
"I've fed the cat. It's so hot outside, I don't want to drive back, and it's already dark outside. I'm scared."
He could only stay if he could please his wife.
"..." Jiang Yujin was silent for a moment, then lowered his voice: "If you sleep with me, keep your voice down."
Liang Dongmo was visibly pleased to receive such a satisfactory answer. "I'll go and run a bath for you."
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Lu Anshi woke up from his hangover, walked out of the unfamiliar room, came to the living room, looked around, and his expression became subtle.
Three years have passed, and Jiang Ge has recovered from his heartbreak. Early in the morning, he is so eager to have sex with his girlfriend.
That's understandable; it's only human nature.
After seeing who was pinning Jiang Yujin down, Lu Anshi felt as if he had seen a ghost and wished he had never woken up.
It's wrong to wake up early after drinking.
That's incredibly immoral.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry, oh dear, I really am..." Lu Anshi tried to brush it off and went back to his room.
The two people in front of them separated, and the atmosphere remained tense for a few seconds.
"It's alright." Jiang Yujin didn't hold it against him. She knew he could be impulsive at times.
The sensation of their lips touching was still there. In reality, the situation wasn't as intense as Lu Anshi had imagined. He was still drunk and couldn't possibly think things through.
The brief good morning kiss was interrupted by a stranger, and Liang Dongmo's good temper vanished considerably. Without saying goodbye, he went to the kitchen with a sour face.
"Are you really alright, Brother Jiang..." Lu Anshi was sobered up by the fright and stammered as he asked.
"There are disposable toiletries in the bathroom cabinet, go and wash up first." Jiang Yujin didn't react as strongly as Liang Dongmo; it wasn't a big deal.
"Take a shower while you're at it. The bathroom is right next to the toilet. Did you bring your own change of clothes? Lu Anshi, how many days has it been since you showered? People who don't know better would think a homeless person has walked into my house."
After Jiang Yujin finished speaking, Lu Anshi had no reason to refuse in someone else's home, so he quickly went into the room, grabbed a change of clothes, and went into the bathroom.
"I'm not going back. Don't even think about making me go on any more blind dates. What kind of father is it to arrange for two identical-looking outsiders to bully his own son?!"
Lu Anshi's eyes reddened, and he became extremely agitated upon seeing that the person who came was Lu Lianyao.
How could his father find him even though he hid at Jiang Yujin's house? What kind of situation is this?
Lu Lianyao went to pick up his runaway son and brought him home. The father and son ran into each other, and a quarrel broke out.
It was only thanks to Liang Dongmo's terrifyingly cold face that the battle was brought to a halt.
"And who is this?" Lu Lianyao clearly recognized her, but didn't say it outright.
"My sister." Liang Dongmo's public identity remains Jiang Mo.
"Hello Uncle Lu, I'm Jiang Mo."
Hearing this name again after a long time, Jiang Yujin was stunned for a moment, but Liang Dongmo patted him on the shoulder and brought him back to his senses.
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