Looking at Gu Nianzhi's cold expression, Cai Shengnan smiled and thought that perhaps her first shot in the country would be to pull Gu Nianzhi off her high horse.
Her attitude became more dignified and amiable, and her voice changed from loud and powerful to gentle and calm like a gentle breeze and drizzle.
"Miss Gu, I've said everything I need to say. It's fate that we met here today. We're all people who understand the law, so we definitely understand that many things can be settled out of court. There's no need to go to court. How ugly would that be? We're not kindergarten children. Do we have to be so indiscriminate about everything? Don't you think so? "
Cai Shengnan spoke to Gu Nianzhi in a conciliatory tone.
Indeed, lawyers served their clients, and they didn't have to go to court to represent their clients.
Settling all kinds of legal disputes for the clients and preventing things from getting out of hand, so as to avoid going to court in the end, was the most powerful ability of a lawyer.
"What do you mean? I don't understand, "Gu Nianzhi said calmly. Her tone was flat.
"It's very simple. Didn't your university professor teach you? Many cases are actually decided before they go to court. "Cai Shengnan looked at her with a smile." Not many lawyers win cases by arguing in court. "
"Really?" Gu Nianzhi raised an eyebrow. "I did just graduate, and I haven't fought many cases. But unfortunately, I won all my cases by arguing in court. "
"That's a pity. If you think that way, it only means that you're too childish. Also, Major General Huo protects you too well. Do you understand the principle of leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade? Do you really think that you won the cases in the past because of your ability? Hahahaha … "
Cai Shengnan finally showed a disdainful expression and tone, indicating that she looked down on Gu Nianzhi's ability. She still thought that her achievements were either because of Huo Shaoheng or He Zhichu.
She wasn't the only one who thought this way, and Gu Nianzhi couldn't be bothered to argue with her.
Anyway, everything she said now was useless. When the time came, they would know who was better in court.
However, Gu Nianzhi also heard something unusual in Cai Shengnan's words.
It seemed like this person was determined to tie Song Jinning's case to Huo Shaoheng …
Therefore, it was exactly as she had predicted. Regardless of whether they had used Huo Shaoheng's power or not, these people were going to label them as "bullies".
Unfortunately, it was understandable for others to say that, but Cai Shengnan was in no position to say that.
When she slapped someone's face, didn't she look at where she was standing?
"So that's what Miss Cai thinks. I've learned a lot." Gu Nianzhi wasn't angry at all. She followed Cai Shengnan's logic and asked, "So Miss Cai's achievements in the United States were also because of your father's abilities and status?"
"No wonder Miss Cai's legal literacy is so poor that she can even ignore the basic legal facts and lie through her teeth. Did you really go to law school? Or did American law schools lower their admission standards and graduation standards to release unqualified people like you to harm society? "
"You –!" Cai Shengnan was furious and pointed at Gu Nianzhi. "How can you slander me?! I've worked so hard for so many years, and now you're just going to erase it?! Where's your evidence? You're slandering my professional ability and academic achievements, and humiliating my character. If you don't show me the evidence, I'm going to sue you for slander! "
"Same here." Gu Nianzhi didn't back down. She raised her chin slightly and looked at Cai Shengnan coldly. "Just now, you slandered my professional ability and academic achievements. In your words, where's the evidence? If you don't show me the evidence, I'm going to sue you for slander! "
She was using Cai Shengnan's own spear to poke at her own shield.
Cai Shengnan's face gradually turned red from the provocation. Her chest rose and fell unsteadily, and even her hands were clenched tightly.
Gu Nianzhi provoked her further. "… You can't show me the evidence? You're the only one allowed to judge others for being unprofessional, and others saying that you're slandering them? Your double standards are really the essence of the United States. You're so good at it! "
As the two of them stood at the door of the private room arguing, Luo Jialan, who was sitting with her back facing them, finally turned around. She immediately saw Cai Shengnan and a woman standing face to face. They seemed to be talking, and that woman was actually Gu Nianzhi!
Luo Jialan's heart tightened.
Cai Shengnan hadn't signed an agent contract with her yet. If Gu Nianzhi ruined it, where would she find such a powerful lawyer to represent her?!
Luo Jialan had experienced Gu Nianzhi's abilities during Bai Jinyi's case, so she didn't dare to underestimate her in the slightest.
This soft and cute little girl, who wasn't even 20 years old, was like a dog that didn't bark. When she bit someone, it was fatal …
Luo Jialan hurriedly got up and came to Cai Shengnan's side. She glanced at Gu Nianzhi and snorted softly. "So Miss Gu is also eating here. Our Huo family's reputation is good, isn't it? No wonder you can't bear to let go, even if it will hinder Shaoheng's future. "
She pulled Cai Shengnan's arm again. "Miss Cai, the dishes are starting to be served. Shall we go back to eat? There's nothing to say to her. "
Luo Jialan had always acted superior in front of Gu Nianzhi. From the first time Gu Nianzhi went to the Huo family's mansion, from the time Luo Jialan was still Huo Jialan, she had never taken Gu Nianzhi seriously.
Gu Nianzhi was a little orphan girl who did everything she could to get into the Huo family's lap. This impression was deeply ingrained in her.
Moreover, because Gu Nianzhi refused to back down, she didn't even give her the chance to get a marriage certificate with Huo Shaoheng. She completely shattered Luo Jialan's beautiful dreams and plans, so she hated Gu Nianzhi to the core.
Gu Nianzhi saw that Luo Jialan had taken the initiative to attack her, so she didn't stand on ceremony.
"Haha, our Huo family? Miss Luo's surname is Luo, right? What does it have to do with the Huo family? You're the one who's really giving the Huo family face by coming here to eat, right? No wonder you can't bear to let go and even asked to get a marriage certificate with my fiancé. Miss Luo, do you know that a 'fake marriage' is illegal? You were sent by the enemy to ruin my fiancé, weren't you? "
Gu Nianzhi could tell that both women had feelings for Huo Shaoheng, so she couldn't help calling him "fiancé" in front of them to provoke them.
She had to puncture their unrealistic fantasies so that they wouldn't continue to disgust her in the future.
Luo Jialan didn't expect Gu Nianzhi to know about this as well. She was so embarrassed that she almost wanted to find a hole to hide in.
She couldn't maintain the arrogant expression on her face, and instinctively retorted, "Nonsense! You were the one who didn't get the approval of the Huo family, so you took it out on me. Aren't you suing me because I'm in your way? Are you worried that you won't be able to marry into the Huo family smoothly? "
Cai Shengnan raised an eyebrow and immediately said, "I see. Miss Gu, it's not kind of you to file a lawsuit against Miss Luo for your own personal gain. It's against the rules of a lawyer, isn't it? I can file a complaint against you! "
"Doesn't she know why I filed a lawsuit against Luo Jialan?" The corners of Gu Nianzhi's mouth twitched, and she rolled her eyes. "Besides, what right do you have to say that about me? Are you Luo Jialan's lawyer, or are you her accomplice? "
"Of course I'm her lawyer!" Cai Shengnan blurted out. "I'm speaking for my client. Do you have any objections?"
Luo Jialan was surprised and delighted.
She had been thinking about how to convince Cai Shengnan to be her lawyer, and was afraid that Gu Nianzhi would ruin it. After all, with Cai Shengnan's ability and status, it wouldn't be easy to convince her with money alone.
Today, she had specially set aside a day to talk to her in detail just for this matter.
She didn't expect Cai Shengnan to agree as soon as Gu Nianzhi spoke …
Luo Jialan immediately seized the opportunity. "That's right. Lawyer Cai is my lawyer. Miss Gu, what she says is what I say."
"Okay." Gu Nianzhi flicked her fingernails as casually as if she was flicking off a speck of dust. "Then you'd better pray that Luo Jialan tells you all the facts. You know, if the client hides the truth from you, you won't be able to win the lawsuit. "
As she spoke, Gu Nianzhi looked at Luo Jialan, whose eyes were sparkling. "Right? Miss Luo, it's useless for you to portray yourself as an innocent white lotus in front of your lawyer. It will mislead her and make her have illusory optimism and abnormal legal judgment. It won't be good for the lawsuit. "
Luo Jialan's heart skipped a beat, and she instantly had a headache.
She couldn't tell Cai Shengnan everything because she didn't trust anyone.
It was precisely because Gu Nianzhi knew what she had done in the past that she concluded that a person who didn't even trust her own mother couldn't be expected to confide in a lawyer.
Cai Shengnan laughed. "Miss Gu, it seems that you really don't understand me, nor do you understand how the law works. As far as I'm concerned, I don't need my client to tell me the truth about everything. I just need her to tell me if she's innocent or not. As long as she tells me that she's innocent, our lawyer should do the rest. "
Then she added, "Otherwise, do you think it's that easy to be a famous lawyer? That's how good and bad lawyers are, not by digging out the truth from their clients. The truth is a matter for the court, and it's up to the judge and jury to decide. We're only responsible for telling the truth on our side. "
"Understood. It turns out that lawyer Cai's lawsuit is all 'fabricating facts'. Alright, I'll see you in court. I'll see how perfect your fabrications are and if they can withstand my questioning. "Gu Nianzhi didn't want to talk to them anymore, so she turned around and was about to go in.
Cai Shengnan looked at the beautiful room and bit her lip. She said unwillingly, "Miss Gu, let me warn you, it's indeed very satisfying to use someone else's privilege to do your own thing. But you have to bear the consequences yourself. "
Gu Nianzhi stopped in her tracks and turned around. She frowned slightly and said in confusion, "What did I do to anger the heavens? Why did I make you mention 'privilege' over and over again? "
"Still pretending?" Cai Shengnan pouted at the private room. "Didn't you use your privilege to cut in line before us and get this private room?"
Gu Nianzhi was silent.
So that was the root of it.
The two of them were unhappy that they had used this private room.
They had just used a private room to have a meal, and they could talk about privilege. How low was the threshold for privilege …
Gu Nianzhi raised her eyes and looked at Cai Shengnan and Luo Jialan. She said lightly, "You need a membership card to eat here. Do both of you have membership cards here?"
She wouldn't answer Cai Shengnan's question directly. At this time, she could only get more information by faking it.
As expected, Cai Shengnan said proudly, "Of course, do you think we're like you? You want to use someone else's privilege to show off here. Miss Luo and I both have membership cards here. "
Cai Shengnan was Cai Songyin's niece, so Gu Nianzhi wasn't surprised that she had a membership card here.
However, Luo Jialan had a membership card here because of the Huo family's reputation, right?
Gu Nianzhi looked at Luo Jialan and asked with a puzzled expression, "Miss Luo also has a membership card here? Didn't you leave the Huo family? Why didn't you return her membership card? "
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This was the first update of the day: Chapter 1292, "Self-Contradiction".
Today was Monday, and I forgot the recommendation ticket list!
It was still late at night.
At one o 'clock in the afternoon, it was the first update of 100,000 Qidian coins for the leader of "Momo Moshi".
At eight o 'clock in the evening, the third update.
PS: Thank you to "Helen3500 Meatball" for the 10,000 Qidian coins yesterday. Muah!
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