LRAB Chapter 32 Are You Worthy?
Chapter 32 Are You Worthy?
While cultivating good relationships with prosecutors is a highly desirable but ultimately unattainable opportunity for any lawyer, it's not worth it if it comes at the cost of a rapidly shrinking income. After all, building these relationships is ultimately about earning more money...
After ordering and seeing the waiter off, the morning's hustle and bustle was shut out. The two didn't continue their previous discussion; Yu Xingge broke the silence first: "I've never had a chance to ask you, how did you get injured when we first met?"
"Isn't it a bit late to ask now?" Although Ji Zhijie hadn't met Yu Xingge often, he had lamented more than once about the emotional indifference of the woman opposite him. Aside from maintaining absolute focus and enthusiasm on the case, in their three meetings and two meals together, she always exuded a sense of aloofness, even in small talk, her indifference was palpable. For example, this time when she asked him this question, he was sure that next time they had nothing to say, she would use it as an excuse to start a conversation again.
But it is precisely because of this that he is even more interested in this person.
"It's nothing. After a court hearing, the family members were very emotional and got scalded with boiling water."
"You got burned?" Yu Xingge asked in surprise, "There are people involved who are so bold."
"No, it was the victim's family who threw it at the suspect; I just instinctively stopped them."
Yu Xingge couldn't help but feel a deep respect. She stood up and poured tea for Ji Zhijie: "You are a real-life example of selflessness. I will drink this cup instead of wine."
Ji Zhijie chuckled, "Alright then." After putting down his cup, he reminded him, "You should also be careful. I see your mentor is Gu Lezhi. While it's undeniable that he's a top expert in criminal law and defense, and famous, unfortunately, countless victims' families hate him. You'd better be careful when you're in court with him. I don't think I've ever seen him take you to court before?"
She smiled slightly: "It's alright, I'm handling a civil case, what risks could there be in marriage and family matters?"
Yu Xingge made a solemn vow.
But those words were still ringing in her ears, and she could still vividly recall Ji Zhijie's expression when he spoke. A few days later, she rushed to work in the morning, and as soon as she stepped out of the law firm's elevator, Jin Yajie pulled her aside and blocked her view.
"Xingge, don't go in. Mr. Liang, Han Chichi's husband, is causing trouble here."
"Are you looking for me?"
She stood at the elevator entrance and saw Liang Zan, the same businessman who had looked so sophisticated in court, sprawled on a leather sofa in the lobby, legs crossed. His roguish demeanor was reflected in the white square marble tabletop: "I'm going to find that lawyer Yu! The case she handled resulted in my wife's death, my endorsements being gone, and even a large portion of my assets being taken. If she can do something like this to destroy someone else's family happiness, why doesn't she dare show her face? I'm telling you, I'm going to complain to your director. Call your director out here."
Receptionist Li Ruonan stood beside him and sincerely advised, "Mr. Liang, to be honest. First, our lawyer is handling your wife's divorce case, and your complaint proves that she is doing a good job. Second, our director is not here; you will need to make an appointment in advance if you want to see her."
"So, I'm not even qualified to see your director?"
Li Ruonan said matter-of-factly, "Even if you make an appointment, you might not be able to see me."
The implication is: Are you worthy?
"Oh my god." Jin Yajie covered her face: "Was she trying to persuade or was she stirring things up? I knew it was a mistake to ask her to stop it for me."
Sure enough, before the words had even finished, Liang Zan jumped up: "I don't care. I want to see her, I want to see your director. Who cares if that lawyer Yu is a good or bad representative? Better to tear down a temple than to break up a marriage. Didn't she learn this principle in her nine years of compulsory education?"
Her colleagues at the law firm were quite perceptive; not one of them stood around to watch the commotion, but clients coming and going from the front desk sparsely gathered around. Yu Xingge pushed aside Jin Yajie's arm, which was blocking her way, and walked over.
"Mr. Liang, you were looking for me?"
Liang Zan sat bolt upright. "You really can let it go? The judgment came out today, you've seen it, haven't you?" He waved the A4 paper in his hand emotionally. "Aren't you happy? Let me tell you, it's because of you that I've ended up like this. You have to be responsible for all the breach of contract fees that were cut off because of this!"
Yu Xingge reached out and snatched the judgment from between his fingers. Skipping over the lengthy statements and arguments from both sides, the court concludes in its summary: the disputed Douyin account was registered after the marriage, and its follower count was also built up during the marriage… therefore, it belongs to the joint property of the couple. However, the registration and operation of this social media account were handled by Han Chichi, giving it a strong personal attribute. Therefore, in the division of property, it is appropriate that the account be solely owned by Han Chichi, with a certain amount of compensation paid to Liang Zan.
Regarding the marital savings: The defendant failed to provide further proof of the 410000 yuan transferred to his mother, Yi Wan, during the marriage under the pretext of debt repayment. His actions and statements demonstrate that his transfer of marital property to a third party during the marriage was deceptive and malicious, constituting a violation of the law regarding the concealment and transfer of assets… As mentioned above, considering the actual circumstances of both parties and the degree of fault of the defendant, this court determines the division of marital property between the plaintiff and the defendant to be 70% for the plaintiff and 30% for the defendant. The account value, after being assessed by a professional agency, is estimated at 780000 yuan. Therefore, the defendant owns the aforementioned account, and shall pay the plaintiff 234000 yuan in compensation. 410,000 yuan shall be returned to the defendant, and 287000 yuan shall be returned to the defendant…
She couldn't help but smile: "Mr. Liang, it's all explained very clearly here. I really don't understand what questions you still have about this judgment, that you even came all the way to my law firm to get answers?"
Liang Zan was furious. "You don't know?" He loosened his tie. "I have no wife, no house, and not even a penny of our marital property was saved because of you and that woman Han Chichi. I even have to pay the brand a penalty for breach of contract. If it weren't for you, would I be in this situation? You have to compensate me! If you don't, I'll complain to the director about you!"
He scoffed, "I've already inquired; lawyers are most afraid of complaints."
The clients around Yu Xingge all looked at her. Yu Xingge noticed out of the corner of her eye that although the law firm staff did not come out, they kept peeking over because of the noisy scene.
Huang Yuan, from the marriage and family law team, sat at the back of the crowd, a cold smile playing on her lips. Being on the team, she couldn't help but pay attention to the divorce case of the internet celebrity "Fried Knife Fish." Although she couldn't watch the court proceedings live, given the couple's fame, she had a vivid memory of the face of the husband, Liang Zan, the renowned emcee. This woman from the real estate team, instead of focusing on real estate or working with Attorney Gu in criminal matters, was always meddling in marriage and family law.
She desperately didn't want to acknowledge Yu Xingge's abilities, and couldn't help but scoff at her talent for showing off.
She stood up.
"Yuanyuan, aren't you going to watch?" Xing Yun from the team called out to her.
"What's there to see? It's just sensationalism."