pertwk So what if it's Chapter 593? I am too!
So what if it's Chapter 593? I am too!
So what if it's Chapter 593? I am too!
Seeing that the other person's breathing gradually became steady, Chaoge gently covered her with the blanket.
Then I walked out of the room and gently closed the door...
"Phew~" He exhaled deeply, his face quickly returning to its icy expression.
He has no right to show weakness.
Even if you resist it in your heart...
Thinking about the various tasks that "Chao Shu" had just assigned, if there was one he was least willing to do, it would undoubtedly be expanding the manpower.
Because every time such a task is carried out, it means that there is someone, or some people, just like them.
From the abyss, we will step into an even darker abyss...
However, with the destruction of the Jinghai Welfare Institute, the status of this branch of the Chao family is becoming increasingly important, and his tasks will only become more arduous in the future.
Other matters can wait, but we absolutely must expand our manpower...
He sighed inwardly, hesitated for a moment, and finally took out his phone.
I found a friend who was labeled "President of the Fan Club" and sent them a message.
[President, the last fan meeting was a great success, so I'd like to personally invite you and the vice president to my home to express my gratitude.]
The response there was almost instantaneous.
[I'm going crazy! I'm going to be a guest at Chaoge's house?! Am I dreaming?!!!!]
[Is this Saturday at 7 PM okay?]
Of course, of course, Vice President Qi and I will definitely be there on time!
Chaoge was about to reply with a simple "okay" when she saw the message and paused in surprise.
[Vice President Qi? Isn't the vice president surnamed Han?]
Oh, you mean Han Li? She said she was too busy with work and left the association.
Chaoge: "..."
……
Zhongtian Law Firm.
"Attorney Han, this is your schedule for today."
There's a legal aid session at 9:30 AM, followed by a case analysis meeting at 10:40 AM. I've arranged to have lunch at the downstairs restaurant with the parties involved in the school bullying case, and I'll be appearing in court at 2:00 PM…”
"Have the materials I requested yesterday been prepared?"
She still dressed like a sophisticated urban woman, but her beautiful wavy hair was now tied in a ponytail, making her less alluring and more capable...
"They're all here."
"Ok!"
After receiving the materials from the intern lawyer and assistant, Han Li, wearing high heels, quickly walked towards her office while flipping through them.
As I passed by Lin Haitang's office, I saw through the glass window that no one was inside, so I subconsciously asked a question.
"Has Attorney Lin not arrived yet today?"
In the eyes of others, Lin Haitang is a typical workaholic who is generally never late or leaves early.
"It seems he took leave because of some urgent family matters."
“Oh…” He paused. “I remember Attorney Lin has a legal aid case involving a wage arrears dispute. Could you give me the documents as well?”
"Uh... Han Lu, your work schedule has been almost completely full these past few days..."
"It's okay, I'll just work overtime this weekend, go ahead."
"This……"
Watching Han Li rush into her office, the young intern lawyer walked back to his workstation with a bitter face.
A classmate from the next table sidled over, looking at them with pity. "Tsk! Looks like our plans to go shopping together this weekend are ruined again~"
"Who says it isn't? Ugh~ Why did they assign me to Attorney Han? I doubt any of the interns in the firm are worse off than me, waah... my weekend..."
As she spoke, her tearful eyes glared at the person opposite her. "It's all your fault!"
"Huh? What does this have to do with me?"
"How can it not be related? Who told me that working under Han Lu was easy and comfortable, that I would be in contact with high-end clients, and that I could attend all kinds of high-end parties and meet all kinds of rich and handsome men?"
Where are they? Where are the promised benefits?!
Now, all I do every day is work. My mind is filled with legal texts and crime scenes, and I'm constantly surrounded by migrant workers and sex workers...
I thought I'd been hit by a pie, but it turned out to be a discus!
My chest hurts so much right now, it's like it's suffocating me, you know?
"Uh... I didn't know my senior from the previous year was so unreliable..."
"Is that unreliable? Is he deliberately saying the opposite of what he means?"
He also said that Attorney Han and Attorney Lin didn't get along and warned me to be careful not to get involved in office politics, but what's the truth?
They were so caring towards Lawyer Lin. If there weren't no rumors, I'd start to suspect they were having an affair...
"Uh... no way..."
……
In the director's office not far away, a middle-aged man with half-gray hair and a still-charming middle-aged lady took in the whole scene through the floor-to-ceiling glass.
"Attorney Han has changed quite a bit lately," Director Zheng said with a strange expression.
"Hehe! As expected of a former law professor at Yenching University, Director Zheng's teaching skills are still as sharp as ever," the middle-aged woman laughed.
"You overestimate me. I've lived most of my life and I've only learned one thing: don't try to persuade or change an adult."
Changing yourself is divine, changing others is insane.
"The two hardest things in the world are taking money from someone else's pocket and putting your thoughts into someone else's head..." Director Zheng shook his head with a smile.
After all, once you reach adulthood, the cognitive patterns shaped by your family of origin often become subconscious default programs that cannot be changed easily.
Changing yourself sounds simple, but it's like fighting against your "factory settings".
However, he didn't know that there really are people in this world who can put their thoughts into other people's heads...
The middle-aged woman smiled upon hearing this.
"You old Zheng, I thought you were being modest, but it turns out you were just bragging!"
"The two hardest things in the world, aren't they? Taking money out of my pocket?"
"Hmm...that's true. Back in the day, I had to use my silver tongue to finally convince you to become our major shareholder, hahaha..."
After chatting and laughing for a while, the two got down to business.
"Our business in Beijing has grown rapidly in recent years, and our new branch there is almost ready to be established."
Originally, I thought Han Li was too ambitious. Although she was indeed very capable, she liked to take unconventional approaches. Such a personality could easily lead to extremes and was not suitable for being independent.
So initially, I thought it was better to let Haitang be in charge of the business in the capital.
However, it seems that Han Li might be a more suitable candidate now…
"Hmm? This isn't like you. Back when you were still at the procuratorate, you used to praise Haitang to me, saying how outstanding she was and that she was your most prized student. Now you think she's not good enough?"
In comparison, I still prefer Haitang; her eyes have a light in them, just like mine when I was young…”
"Yes, that's why I like her... uh..."
I suddenly realized something was wrong halfway through my sentence.
The lady's eyes flickered, and the atmosphere in the office suddenly became somewhat strange...
"Ahem!" Director Zheng's face flushed red, and he quickly coughed to make amends.
"What I mean is, this child sometimes has too strong a sense of justice, which makes him too rigid and easily broken. He needs more training."
"Isn't the capital the best place to hone your skills? Besides, Haitang is from the capital like me, so she's familiar with the area and it's close to home. She should be even more eager to get this opportunity, right?"
"How can you bear to give such a good opportunity to someone else?"
"Yes! That's what I originally thought too..." Director Zheng smiled, a hint of nostalgia suddenly appearing on his face.
"You might not believe it, but I actually knew Haitang when I was teaching at Yenching University."
"What?" The noblewoman was taken aback.
"Back when I was teaching at Yenching University... wasn't that twenty years ago?"
"Yes! Little Haitang was only six years old back then, haha! Have you ever seen a six-year-old who spends all day in the library with a little water bottle hanging around his neck, and seriously chews on a big book?"
Seemingly recalling amusing scenes from years ago, Director Zheng couldn't help but laugh.
"Impossible! How could someone so young only know a few words?"
"Hmm... I remember she flipped through books really fast, she probably just liked looking at the illustrations..."
Professor Zheng shook his head and chuckled.
"This little guy seems to read all sorts of books, biology, chemistry... and then suddenly he became interested in law books, and even seriously told me that he wants to be a lawyer when he grows up, and asked me to take care of him, haha..."
I haven't seen her since that day; I guess she moved..."
"and after?"
"Later... I met Haitang, who had just graduated, at the procuratorate... She really didn't forget her original aspirations, and she actually became a lawyer after growing up..."
Don't you think this is some kind of magical fate?
"Yes, fate can be so strange sometimes," the lady couldn't help but sigh.
"Unfortunately, Haitang was still young at the time and seemed to have forgotten this past event. She didn't recognize me at all, so I never told her about it."
Fortunately, she didn't disappoint. Like Xiao Haitang, she was intelligent and eager to learn, and her character and abilities were impeccable.
"Hmm... In that case, why don't you give her this great opportunity?"
This time, even the noble ladies felt indignant on Lin Haitang's behalf.
"It's not that I didn't give it to her, it's that she herself didn't want to go..." Director Zheng said with a wry smile.
"I talked to her a couple of days ago, and she clearly refused, saying that she wanted to continue learning with me."
When I pressed her for the real reason, she blushed and stammered for a long time without being able to give a coherent explanation.
I think...she's found someone she's attached to in Suzhou..."
"You mean...she's in a relationship?"
"Hmm...it's pretty much true. Young man, love is indeed more important than career..." Director Zheng said with a helpless expression.
Upon hearing this, the noblewoman snorted.
"I think Haitang is a girl of strong character, someone who dares to love and hate. Rather than having regrets in the future, it's better to choose to stay now..."
He then gave Director Zheng a meaningful look.
"Hmm...much better than some people were back then!"
Director Zheng: "..."
……
Qingsong Elementary School, during recess.
Xiaoyu sat on the stairs at the library entrance. Every now and then, several female classmates in school uniforms would run over and whisper something in her ear before quickly leaving.
I heard from the class next door that a very handsome transfer student suddenly joined their class a few days ago.
This transfer student seems very introverted, hardly makes friends, and always has a cool, expressionless face.
He seemed to wait for someone at the school gate every day after school, but after waiting for a long time, he always ended up walking away alone.
Yesterday, a few delinquents who disliked him tried to pick a fight with him, so they dragged him to the bathroom. They all came out crying.
The girl from the next class seems to be swooning over him; I heard she's planning to give him a love letter...
Listening to the constant stream of news, Xiaoyu, the "local bully," couldn't help but purse her lips.
Information like sending love letters doesn't need to be reported, right...?
Hmm... there's still too little useful information. These kids are fine for a small group, but they're not really up to the task of intelligence gathering...
"Xiaoyu, why are you asking about this transfer student?" The chubby boy asked, a little jealous.
"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask~" Xiaoyu rolled her eyes.
Can I tell you about the organization's top-secret mission?
Just as Xiaoyu was thinking about how to approach this guy to get more information, a boy suddenly walked towards them...
The boy approached the target step by step, taking a deep breath.
Key point for carrying out a mission: Keep a low profile!
The second key point is to seize the opportunity to make contact with the target and gain their trust!
However, before they could get close, a chubby boy with a hostile expression blocked their way.
"What are you doing?"
This... is the target's henchman; it's necessary to cultivate a good relationship with him!
He gave what he thought was an extremely friendly smile and extended his right hand.
"Hello! I'm Chu Nan."
The chubby boy was displeased upon hearing this and stuck out his little belly.
"So what? I'm one too!"
Chu Nan: “#”
(End of this chapter)