Chapter 573 - 386: I’m Monopolizing? The Villain Is Actually Me!
Chapter 573: Chapter 386: I’m Monopolizing? The Villain Is Actually Me!
"Which law firm? Are they crazy!"
Yang Ruoxi gasped, showing surprise on her face, then immediately relaxed.
"But it’s okay, just one law firm."
The chance of encountering just one law firm was quite low.
Nonetheless, the reality was...
"The law firms in Upper City have formed an alliance."
"The Red Circle Seven, plus several boutique law firms forming an alliance," Xu Liang suddenly spoke from one side.
Red Circle Seven + boutique law firms...
Combined, their staff would be hard-pressed not to run into them, estimating that in ten cases, they’d hit alliance members in seven.
"Really!?" Su Yu was also a bit shocked.
Xu Liang closed his eyes to rest, saying, "Really."
Then, after a pause, he continued to respond.
"They’re monopolizing, trying to prevent out-of-town firms from participating, which is blatant malicious conduct!"
" "
On hearing this, the two women exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other’s eyes.
No wonder they had to go so early...
If they had gone a few days later, they might not have even been qualified to apply for materials at the Department of Justice!
But...
If they go, can they really gain a foothold in Upper City?
Worried, the two sat in silence, their faces revealing concern.
Beside them, Xu Liang occasionally opened his eyes to sneak a glance at them, feeling somewhat uneasy inside.
Honestly speaking.
Xu Liang didn’t think he was monopolizing.
But it seemed the reality matched what his senior sister had said.
Once he arrives in Upper City... and develops, there won’t be room for the Red Circle Seven.
Criminal cases made him famous, financial cases drove his growth, and civil cases boosted his win rate.
Advertising, finances, and reputation.
If all three elements are in place, he could even dominate national headlines...
Xu Liang thought, if I were a law firm in Upper City, hearing about such a person’s arrival... I’d be anxious too.
Otherwise... might have to settle for their leftovers.
But...
"I’m not monopolizing!" Xu Liang said firmly to himself.
About three hours later.
The plane glided along the Upper City Airport runway, finally coming to a slow stop.
Eleven o’clock at noon.
"Sssh~!"
The cabin door opened, and the three grabbed their luggage and walked out.
While waiting next to the baggage conveyor belt... suddenly, a voice rang from behind.
"Hey, Brother Liang!"
This voice...
Xu Liang raised an eyebrow, picked up his luggage, and turned to look, the next moment, a buzzcut person entered his view.
This person...
"It feels like a day without seeing you is like three years, haven’t seen you for two months, Brother Liang, I missed you!"
Wang Chao stood at the airport entrance, gazing at him tearfully and speaking.
Others stood beside him, looking at him with uncertainty.
Xu Liang smiled, quickly walking over.
"Chao, what are you doing in Upper City?"
"He got transferred to Upper City, had a few days off, thought it’d be dull doing nothing, so I asked him to drive over to pick us up."
Yang Ruoxi casually remarked.
She was never shy about asking favors from her brother!
But...
"You transferred from Hanhai to Upper City?" Xu Liang showed surprise on his face.
"Yup, said I achieved some kind of merit or something."
Wang Chao scratched his head, unsure what his boss had mumbled.
Just knew he dug graves with Xu Liang and did some other things, then somehow qualified for transfer to Upper City.
Chen Changchun also said promotions were tough.
Hey.
Wang Chao thought it wasn’t that difficult!
"I see."
Xu Liang nodded, then curiously asked:
"Which department are you in now?"
"Criminal Investigation!" Wang Chao said, "They said the cases in my record were tough, also mentioned something about judging a book by its cover, claiming I’m a good prospect for criminal investigation."
"But oddly, lately they’ve seemed hesitant to speak out."
Hearing this, Xu Liang paused, patting him on the shoulder.
No worries.
Criminal Investigation also involves arrest, and he’s fit for that!
But...
"Lawyer Xu?"
The young man beside him suddenly looked at Xu Liang with uncertain inquiry.
Xu Liang was stunned, then realized he came with Wang Chao.
"And you are..." Xu Liang hesitated slightly.
Wang Chao quickly clarified, "This is my friend, Jiang Cheng, we hadn’t seen each other in ages, planned lunch today, but my sister said you’d be arriving... so I figured I’d drop you at the hotel on the way."
In a daze, as if suddenly recalling something, he quickly added:
"Oh, Jiang Cheng is a lawyer, two years older than Brother Liang."
After speaking.
Wang Chao suspiciously looked at Jiang Cheng.
"Old Jiang, you know my Brother Liang?"
Upon hearing.
Jiang Cheng became excited, his face slightly flushed.
"How could I not know!?"
"In the legal world, no one dares claim a second place in fame after Lawyer Xu!"
"Moreover, I’ve heard rumors that the Upper City firms are wary of Lawyer Xu’s arrival... the Seven Big with countless boutique firms are preparing for a siege!"
"Initially thought it was exaggerated, but now..."
Saying this, Jiang Cheng took a deep breath, "It turned out to be true."
Standing by confirmed those rumors weren’t unfounded.
Yet he wasn’t worried about them.
He trusted Xu Liang a lot, in other words... there’s a celebrity effect, it’s like seeing a star, with blind trust.
"There’s really an alliance!?" Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu frowned with concern.
Xu Liang was just about to speak.
Before he could, Jiang Cheng cheerfully chimed in:
"Usual fortune seekers aren’t worth such hassle, but Lawyer Xu is different."
After speaking.
Jiang Cheng gave a thumbs-up, adding:
"You have no idea."
"The fame of Upper City has long been monopolized by Lawyer Xu, he deserves such targeting!"
Monopoly?
No, it’s Jinhua Law Firm that wants to monopolize.
Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu suddenly froze.
Beside them.
Xu Liang:...