When the elevator doors opened, He Zhichu didn't expect to see Gu Nianzhi there.
He looked at her in surprise and blurted out, "Nianzhi, what are you doing here? You … "
Are you here to see me?
However, he decisively choked the last sentence in his throat and did not say it out loud.
The two of them had been in a heated argument that day, and Gu Nianzhi had looked at him as if she'd seen a ghost. It was only when he'd called her that things had calmed down a little, but she still kept her distance.
She would rather die than come to his territory to see him.
He Zhichu had one hand in his coat pocket and the other holding a briefcase. He suppressed his emotions as he stepped out of the elevator and nodded to Zhao Liangze, who was standing beside Gu Nianzhi, "Happy New Year, Mr. Zhao."
Zhao Liangze was also surprised that He Zhichu would greet him so politely …
After all, He Zhichu's arrogant attitude had left a deep impression on him back in the United States.
"Happy New Year, Professor He." Despite his shock, Zhao Liangze quickly composed himself and returned He Zhichu's bow with a professional smile.
Gu Nianzhi had no choice but to say, "Happy New Year, Professor He."
"Yeah, you still haven't answered me, why are you here?" He Zhichu looked up at the entrance of his law firm, "You came from there?"
"Yes." Gu Nianzhi thought of Wen Shouyi and Jin Dazhuang's expressions and couldn't help laughing, "I came from your law firm."
He Zhichu looked at her quietly, "What happened?"
Coming out of a law firm was either a lawyer or a client. Either way, it wasn't a good thing.
"You're the boss, don't you know?" Gu Nianzhi mocked quietly, "Your lawyer became Zhang Baochen's lawyer, and I came to negotiate with him as the military's lawyer."
"The military's lawyer?" He Zhichu frowned again, "You're working for Huo Shaoheng again? Did you forget what you promised me? "
After the incident with Dou Qingyan, He Zhichu had told Gu Nianzhi not to become a negotiator for the military.
Gu Nianzhi had also promised him.
But Gu Nianzhi thought this was different.
"Professor He, I'm representing the military as a lawyer. I'm not an employee of the military. I haven't broken my promise." Gu Nianzhi had always been eloquent in front of He Zhichu. No matter how unreasonable something was, she could still argue it out.
"It's good that you remember." He Zhichu looked at her deeply. "Has the matter been resolved?"
"It's settled." Gu Nianzhi patted the small bag she was carrying. "Goodbye, Professor He. I have to go back now."
He Zhichu nodded and watched as she and Zhao Liangze entered the elevator.
The elevator door slowly closed in front of him, and a downward arrow appeared on the button next to the door. The number on the floor began to change continuously, and He Zhichu only turned to leave when the number changed to "1."
Entering his law firm, He Zhichu looked around.
Wen Shouyi came out of her office and was shocked to see He Zhichu. She rushed up to him and said, "Professor He, it's only the second day of the New Year. Why are you here?"
He Zhichu stared into her eyes and asked slowly, "What lawsuit did you accept? How could it be related to the military? "
Wen Shouyi forced herself to be calm. "It's not a lawsuit. It's just a small negotiation. Both parties have reached an agreement and it's been resolved."
"Is that so?" He Zhichu strode inside.
He passed the reception lobby and turned around the Taihu Stone in the middle of the lobby to enter a corridor.
On the left side of the corridor was the conference room where Gu Nianzhi and Jin Dazhuang had just clashed.
Zhang Baochen, Zhao Da, and the lawyer Zhao Da brought had not left yet. They were nervously negotiating with Jin Dazhuang.
He Zhichu stood at the door and watched quietly for a while before reaching out to knock.
Jin Dazhuang turned around to see He Zhichu. He quickly pushed his chair away and stood up. He walked to his side and bowed respectfully. "Mr. He, Happy New Year."
He Zhichu grunted and looked coldly at the people in the conference room. He said to Jin Dazhuang, "Have them leave. Come to my office in five minutes and tell me everything."
Jin Dazhuang nodded quickly and watched He Zhichu enter his office. He turned to the three people in the conference room. "You guys go back first. Deal with Mr. Zhang's matter quickly according to the agreement. If Mr. Zhao wants our lawyer, please contact our law firm and sign the authorization form. We'll talk again. I'm sorry, I have something else to do. "
Zhang Baochen, Zhao Da, and the lawyer he brought had no choice but to leave.
Jin Dazhuang immediately went to find He Zhichu.
"Sit." He Zhichu sat behind his desk and pointed at the chair in front of him. "Tell me, what's going on?"
Jin Dazhuang told him the whole story from beginning to end.
He Zhichu listened to everything without saying a word, then looked up some information online before saying, "Not bad. You reacted quickly enough. Zhang Baochen's case ends here. As for Zhao Da, we won't take his case. "
Jin Dazhuang was also inclined to not take the case after he understood everything.
Zhang Baochen's responsibility was much smaller and the military was willing to let him off the hook as long as he paid back the money.
As for Zhang Feng and Zhao Da, they were obviously chosen by the military to serve as a warning to the others. They were going to spend the rest of their lives in prison.
"Mr. He is wise." Jin Dazhuang smiled and rubbed his forehead. "I didn't expect Gu Nianzhi to be so good. I lost to her twice."
He Zhichu looked up from his computer and his tense expression relaxed. His voice was no longer cold but had a hint of a smile.
He said, "It's not a shame that you lost to her."
Jin Dazhuang knew Gu Nianzhi was about to become He Zhichu's student and had wanted to please him by complimenting her. He didn't expect He Zhichu to be so rude.
How much did he value Gu Nianzhi's ability as a student …
Jin Dazhuang muttered to himself and couldn't help but show a shocked expression.
He Zhichu glanced at him and threw his pen on the desk. He stood up and walked to the window to look downstairs. "You don't believe me? She's already so much better than you guys. If she hadn't wasted so much time, she would've been the Chief Lawyer a few years ago. You can go now and call Wen Shouyi in. "
Jin Dazhuang was so humiliated he didn't want to speak anymore.
He turned to leave He Zhichu's office sullenly and began to doubt his life. O (oh-oh-o) o
…
"Professor He, why did you want to see me?" Wen Shouyi smiled warmly as she arrived at He Zhichu's office.
"Close the door." He Zhichu turned away from the window and put his hands in his trouser pockets as he leisurely leaned against the windowsill.
The sun shone in from behind and gilded his silhouette.
Wen Shouyi was stunned by his beauty and didn't dare to look directly at him. She turned away slightly and closed the office door.
"Why did you take Zhang Baochen's case? You better give me a reasonable explanation." He Zhichu's voice was cold and his eyes were cold.
Wen Shouyi was silent and involuntarily clenched her fists. "… Why can't I take it? He needs a lawyer. We can provide one and he has the financial ability to pay. "
"Is that so?" He Zhichu pursed his lips tightly. "If you didn't know this case was related to the Huo family, would you have taken it?"
"Am I that kind of person in Professor He's heart? What are you trying to say? " Wen Shouyi was a bit embarrassed and almost pushed into a corner by He Zhichu's indifferent gaze. She blurted out the words in her heart, "Is it because of Gu Nianzhi?!"
"You know what it is." He Zhichu's expression darkened. "Just because I'm not pursuing the matter doesn't mean I've forgotten what happened in the past."
Wen Shouyi trembled and her eyes suddenly widened with fear. "… Professor He, I … I didn't mean it. I didn't mean it that way."
She was so anxious that she was sweating profusely. She wanted to explain to He Zhichu but didn't know what to say.
He Zhichu's gaze and tone were too hurtful.
"I don't care what you meant. I've already given you enough chances." He Zhichu returned to his desk and sat down. "I just sent a message to my family. I'll give you three days to pack your things and never come back."
"You're kicking me out?!" Wen Shouyi immediately covered her mouth with her hand as tears streamed down her face. She choked out, "Why? What did I do wrong? Mr. He won't agree to you being here alone! "
"It's none of your business whether he agrees or not. Don't use my father to pressure me." He Zhichu leaned back in his high-back chair. His eyes were cold. "If Nianzhi didn't still see you as her savior, I would have shot you a long time ago. You're still alive thanks to Nianzhi. You didn't cause trouble for her. "
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