Chapter 25 Chapter 25
In the final trial, Zheng Di's attack was even more fierce than in the first trial. Fortunately, Wen Ying was well prepared. Zheng Di presented evidence point by point, and Wen Ying refuted it one by one. The two sides exchanged sharp words, and the back and forth was very exciting.
After reading for about half an hour, Shen Li finally felt relieved. Based on his experience, even if the judge didn't support all of Zhou Boyu's claims in this final trial, at least the divorce was a done deal. The only difference was that Zhou Boyu might suffer a greater loss in the distribution of property.
But he is very rich, so I think as long as the divorce goes smoothly, he will not be stingy with the money.
Shen Li's phone kept vibrating in his pocket. He hung up the phone and looked at the time again. Almost an hour had passed without him realizing it.
Chen Li stood up, walked to the small door at the back, and paused, taking one last look at Wen Ying. The warm winter sun shone through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, and Wen Ying's hair shone with a soft, brown sheen in the sunlight.
She was confident and determined, shining brightly under the huge scales on the background wall.
Chen Li turned around, opened the door and walked out. After turning, he went up the stairs to the third floor.
Hou Liping was smoking at the end of the corridor. Seeing Chen Li coming over, he quickly put out his cigarette: "Where have you been? It took so long."
Shen Li said, "There was a case on the first floor. I went to observe it."
"First floor?" Hou Liping was stunned. "Zhou Boyu's divorce case? Why are you attending a divorce case? Are you planning to change careers?"
Shen Li laughed and ignored him, pointing to the small meeting room beside him and asking, "Is everyone here?"
Hou Liping nodded. "We're all here, waiting for you." He complained a little, "It was originally scheduled for nine, but you insisted on pushing it to ten. I guess we'll have to leave lunch here again. The court cafeteria isn't as good as ours."
Shen Li patted his shoulder and said, "Let's go out and cook for lunch. It's my treat."
Hou Liping's face brightened instantly: "Sure, sure, for the lunch special, I can wait another hour."
Shen Li pushed him: "You just know you're poor."
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The lengthy trial was finally declared over in the afternoon. The faces of the people in the opposite row all looked unhappy, but Zheng Di seemed calmer.
Wen Ying lowered her head to tidy up the materials on the table when a shadowy figure walked towards her. It was Zheng Di.
"You've prepared well," Zheng Di said, looking down on her in her high heels. "It's just a divorce. Earning more property is the right thing to do. I don't think we've lost."
Wen Ying, who was packing up, couldn't help but laugh when she heard this. She looked up at Zheng Di and said, "Whether you win or lose doesn't really depend on the judge's ruling. It depends on whether your client is satisfied with your defense and her own ultimate outcome."
Zheng Di's face froze slightly.
Wen Ying added, "It's difficult for an honest judge to handle family affairs. We've been lawyers for a long time, so we naturally understand this principle. There's no such thing as a clear winner or loser in a divorce case. Both parties believe the other is in the wrong, and no matter what the judge rules, they'll both feel they've suffered a loss. But as a lawyer, if your client approves of your performance, you win the case." She pointed to Guan Qianqian across from her, "Isn't that right, Lawyer Zheng?"
Zheng Di turned around and saw Guan Qianqian sitting there with a cold face. Her heavily made-up face was stern, and the dark blue color could not be concealed under the rich color. It was really scary to look at her.
Zheng Di's scalp tingled, but she didn't want to appear timid in front of Wen Ying. She turned back, smoothed her hair, and snorted coldly, "Your client may not be satisfied with your performance. Zhou Boyu is not someone to be trifled with. If you divide the property too much, don't cry when the verdict comes."
Wen Ying put away the things and said, "Everyone should clean up the snow in front of their own door, Zheng Lu."
Even though she was shorter than Zheng Di, her aura was still overwhelming, making Zheng Di feel inexplicably suffocated.
"Don't worry too much about other people's affairs," Wen Ying said, stepping out from behind the defense bench. Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, with a harmless smile on her face. "You're getting wrinkles if you worry too much. You're already at an age where you need to take good care of yourself."
"You!" Zheng Di was both angry and shocked. "What did you say?"
Wen Ying waved to her and said, "Goodbye, Zheng Lu."
She turned around gracefully, leaving Zheng Cui behind with a distorted face of anger.
Wen Ying felt that she was being immoral, as using her age to mock a woman was extremely rude. But Wen Ying thought about it and realized that she and Zheng Di had no other contact, so apart from that, she couldn't think of any other way to fight back.
She knew Zheng Di's thoughts very well. Wen Ying comforted herself and said what she said. She had to let her vent.
After leaving the court, Wen Ying called Zhou Boyu and briefly informed him of the trial's outcome: "Your case will likely be expedited, and you may receive a verdict soon. Mr. Zhou, congratulations in advance on regaining your freedom. However, regarding your property..."
Zhou Boyu said nonchalantly, "Spending money to avoid disaster. In fact, as long as Guan Qianqian doesn't ask for half of my wealth, I'm willing to agree to a divorce with her. It's only her own greed that has led to this situation."
"In my experience, even if the judge awards Ms. Guan some additional property as compensation for her vulnerability, the overall amount won't be significant, and will likely lean more towards real estate," Wen Ying said as he began walking out. "Will you be traveling abroad soon? When the verdict comes out, you'll need to complete the transfer procedures with Ms. Guan within the stipulated timeframe."
Zhou Boyu said that he wouldn't do that recently. "I heard from Yao Lu that you're planning to start your own business?"
Wen Ying smiled: "Yes, this lawsuit of yours should be my last one at Zhongsheng."
Zhou Boyu corrected her, "I signed the agreement directly with you, not Zhongsheng. You can consider my lawsuit as your first solo venture. What do you think, Wen Lu, am I important enough to be your signature for expanding your market?"
Wen Ying was overjoyed, but still pretended to be serious: "We have professional ethics. Even if I represent you in your lawsuit, there is no reason for me to use you for advertising."
Zhou Boyu didn't care much: "No, Wen Lu, I am willing to be your advertisement. You can use me to show off as you like."
"Thank you very much," Wen Ying replied with a smile. "Our law firm will be officially opening next week, and we'll need your help in the future."
"That's easy. I'll send someone to deliver a flower basket on the opening day."
Wen Ying hung up the phone and went into the underground parking lot. Her new car was parked outside the elevator entrance.
She walked in and was about to reach out to open the car door when she found another familiar car parked next to hers.
Same brand, one big and one small, one black and one white.
It’s Shen Li’s car.
Is Shen Li here too?
Wen Ying was surprised and was about to take out her cell phone to send him a message when his car lights suddenly came on and the locks were unlocked.
She turned around and saw Shen Li and Hou Liping, each carrying a briefcase, striding towards her not far behind.
"Sister-in-law?!" Hou Liping called out to her in surprise, "What a coincidence, you're also in the court?!"
"Prosecutor Hou," Wen Ying greeted him with a nod, "I have a case in court today. Would you like to come over and work as well?"
Shen Li said, "I had a meeting with the court today, and we just finished it. Did you finish yours?"
Wen Ying only realized the fatigue deep within her body surged up when she met Chen Li. She had been on edge all day, and only when she met Chen Li did she dare to relax.
She nodded tiredly: "All day, with only a half-hour break in the middle."
Hou Liping was shocked: "How can a divorce lawsuit last a whole day?!"
He then realized, "You represented Zhou Boyu in his divorce case?!"
He glanced at Chen Li with a sly smile that seemed to show he knew everything. "I was wondering, Old Shen, no wonder you postponed the meeting this morning..."
"Hurry up and get in the car," Chen Li interrupted him, opened the back door and pushed him in without saying anything, "Take a break."
As soon as the car door closed, the world finally became quiet.
Shen Li looked at Wen Ying: "Tired?"
Wen Ying nodded. "It's mainly because my head and mouth are tired." She complained, "Zheng Di is too talkative. He talks fast and fast, and he keeps talking all day long. No wonder he can be a lawyer."
Shen Li smiled: "You are also a lawyer."
Wen Ying snorted, "Lawyers are different from other lawyers."
Shen Li couldn't help but nodded and said, "You make sense."
He looked down at the watch on his wrist and asked, "Where are you going?"
Wen Ying said, "Go home and sleep for a day and a night. Tomorrow I'll go to the law firm to complete the resignation procedures."
Chen Li wanted to reach out and hug her, but considering Hou Liping who was looking at her eagerly in the car, he raised his hand but gave up in the end. He just said, "I'm almost done here. I'll go home after I get back to the hospital to tidy up. Tonight... let's go to a movie together tonight?"
"Another horror movie?!" Wen Ying's face was filled with lingering fear. "I won't watch it with you. You're shameless. You always force me to watch scary things like that."
Shen Li smiled and said, "How about we stop watching horror movies and watch a romance movie?"
Speaking of romance movies, Wen Ying's eyes widened: "Chen Li, you are simply heartless."
He blinked innocently: "What's wrong with me?"
She spread her hands and shrugged, her tone helpless. "I just finished a long divorce case, and the way you chose to celebrate for me was to ask me to watch a romantic movie? Shen Li, you prosecutors are too good at being sarcastic."
Shen Li finally reacted and laughed out loud. "It seems I haven't thought it through. How about watching an action movie, the kind where every blow is bloody and every punch is real?"
Wen Ying agreed: "This sounds very accurate and is very consistent with the mood of both the plaintiff and the defendant today."
Hou Liping was scratching his head in the car, and finally couldn't help but open the door and stick his head out: "Can you two go home and talk about what you want to say? You are satisfied with your love, but I am in a hurry to go back and hand over my shift!"
Wen Ying felt a little embarrassed and scratched her hair: "You guys hurry up and get busy, I'll go back first."
After watching her get in the car and leave the parking lot, Shen Li opened the driver's seat and got in. Hou Liping leaned over from behind and teased him, "You two have a great relationship. Even your car is a couple's model."
He patted Chen Li's shoulder and said, "You're really good at hiding it. You've kept us from seeing your sister-in-law's true face for years."
Shen Li only said: "After all, our working relationship is special."
Hou Liping disagreed: "She's in charge of the divorce lawsuit, and it has nothing to do with you. I just heard your sister-in-law said she's quitting? Not working at Zhongsheng anymore?"
Shen Li started the car: "She and Yao Fangzhou jointly established a law firm."
"Wow!" Hou Liping exclaimed, "Not an ordinary person. To be able to become a partner at such a young age and even represent Zhou Boyu in his lawsuit, you are really good. You have quietly married a great Buddha."
"Don't be so poor," Shen Li glanced at him in the rearview mirror, "Shut up."
Hou Liping made a zipper-like gesture and said, "Don't worry, I'm not a big leaker."
He leaned in again and lowered his voice, "I just remembered, wasn't there a rumor online a while ago that Zhou Boyu was involved with his divorce lawyer? We're not friends here, so I really need to warn you. Your sister-in-law is young and capable, so you really need to keep a close eye on her."
Chen Li thought again of the two people standing side by side in the photo, his hands tightly gripping the steering wheel, his thin lips pressed into a straight line, without saying a word.
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