Who Made Him a Lawyer?

Chapter 670: Chapter 425:

Upon seeing who had arrived, Xu Liang’s brow furrowed slightly, and he capped the pen in his hand.

"Dean Zhao? What wind has brought you here? How do you have time to come by?"

Director Zhang Youcai showed a smile, stood up from his chair, and spoke with a grin.

"Just some trivial matters."

Zhao De also smiled, then sat on the sofa in the office. He gave Wu Chengjun a look, who immediately understood and spoke as both sides took their seats:

"Director Zhang, it’s mainly... there are some questions regarding a notification from the judicial bureau issued this morning."

Zhang Youcai had just sat down and paused slightly upon hearing this.

He then raised his head to look at Zhao De.

"I was wondering what it was, turns out it’s about this thing."

Zhang Youcai laughed and said:

"This was decided by the higher-ups. Dean Zhao should be aware of the recent ’Postage Stamp Case.’

"The case involves a lawyer named ’Feng Xiang.’ After examining his activities in recent years, the higher-ups found them quite shocking."

"Therefore, they have intensified the scrutiny of lawyers in Upper City and even law firms as a whole."

"Of course, as long as there is no record of illegal activities... this notification is essentially irrelevant to them."

It was all thoroughly reasoned and very logical.

But...

"Oh? Irrelevant?"

Wang Yao, on the side, suddenly furrowed his brow, looking at Zhang Youcai, who outranked him by several levels, and spoke bluntly:

"But how come I’ve heard that some meritorious and innocent lawyers... are also being hindered by this notification!?"

Zhang Youcai showed a look of confusion on his face and his eyes were full of inquiry.

"For instance?"

"For example, the lawyer Xu Liang who was pivotal in the Postage Stamp Case!" Wang Yao said.

Surprise flashed across Zhang Youcai’s face. He put down his teacup and asked puzzledly: "Xu Liang? I’ve heard of that name... has he violated any laws?"

"If it’s illegal... I’m helpless."

Wu Chengjun took the opportunity to speak; after all, he wasn’t an official representative and could say whatever he wanted. He spoke immediately:

"That’s slander!"

"The firm’s recorded violations were supposed to be cleared early in the year, but for some reason, the judicial bureau brought it up again this morning!"

"How is the judicial bureau handling things? They can make such petty mistakes!?"

As these words fell.

Zhao De did not speak, just sipped his tea, not even looking at Zhang Youcai.

The office fell into silence.

Zhang Youcai’s face showed a slight awkwardness, but some thoughts flashed in his mind, and he immediately spoke:

"If this is the case, I will clear Lawyer Xu’s name."

"I will inform everyone if there are any updates."

It was quite clear that this was a cue for them to leave.

Unfortunately...

"Director Zhang, it’s just a small matter. It would be better to clarify it now."

Zhao De, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Youcai suppressed the emotions in his heart, immediately put on a smile, and spoke with an undertone:

"Dean Zhao, under usual circumstances, a single phone call could resolve this, but... you know the importance of the Postage Stamp Case."

"During sensitive times, I naturally have to handle things strictly, and cannot afford to be sloppy."

The higher-ups?

Did Zhao De mention the higher-ups?

"Which higher-ups?"

Zhao De furrowed his eyebrows, clearly figuring out that the other wasn’t bluffing him, but he also wasn’t afraid.

"This..." Zhang Youcai’s face revealed a troubled expression.

Just at that moment.

"Knock knock knock~"

In a moment of daze, there was a knock on the office door.

The tension in everyone’s minds snapped instantly, and they all looked up at the office door.

"Come in," Zhang Youcai said.

"Creak~"

The door opened, and two people walked in.

This is...

"Dean Sun."

Zhao De stood up and nodded at one of them in acknowledgment.

Seeing these two, Zhang Youcai’s face showed a serious expression, and he also stood up.

From the standpoint, Dean Sun was of the same level as Zhao De, but...

The other was actually half a level higher than Zhao De!

One step further... and that would be something remarkable!

The person beside... should be from the prosecution, and ranks aren’t low either.

Zhang Youcai immediately felt like facing a great enemy.

"Director Zhang, Dean Zhao."

Dean Sun wore a gentle smile, his voice soothing like a spring breeze, exuding a scholarly aura.

But in the next second, what he said shocked Zhang Youcai even more.

"Dean Qian is currently occupied and can’t make it, so he asked me to check on the situation here."

Dean Qian...

Not just Zhang Youcai.

Even Wang Yao’s eye twitched as a storm surged inside his mind.

Dean... A title with only these two words means it’s not just a ’deputy’!

However...

"Dean Qian is occupied?"

Zhang Youcai keenly perceived something and hurriedly asked.

"What’s he busy with?"

"On the phone," Dean Sun said.

On the phone...

With whom!?

Zhang Youcai was momentarily taken aback, seeming to realize something, showed a stupefied expression.

If the prosecution was also present, does it mean that... besides Dean Qian, others were also on the phone!?

...

At the same time.

Inside the Upper City Police Station.

"Okay, got it."

A policeman, who had once met Xu Liang, hung up the phone and immediately dialed another number.

Just now, he had learned of something.

The judiciary had issued a notification that had perfectly trapped someone.

Under usual circumstances, he wouldn’t care, but that person was ’Xu Liang’!

The Steel Case, the Harvesting Births Case, the Medicine Man Case, the Hunter Case, the Postage Stamp Case...

Each case was hefty, and without the other’s involvement, once the case couldn’t be hidden... each would be a shocking bomb!

Fortunately, the other had defused the bombs beforehand.

These matters were pressing for Wang Hai, especially after the Postage Stamp Case these two days, he’d been fretting over how to repay the favor...

Now, wasn’t this just the perfect timing!

Regarding whether Wang Hai’s words would have an effect... his police rank was Police Chief, not just any level Police Chief.

"Beep beep beep~"

Wang Hai dialed a number, but moments later, the call wasn’t answered, instead giving a prompt tone.

"Hello, the number you are trying to reach is currently on another call, please..."

This is...

Wang Hai slightly raised his eyebrows, seeming to have thought of something, and furrowed his brow.

It seemed... he wasn’t the only one calling, not just his words... others hadn’t yet settled, that meant there were plenty of speculations for this matter.

"I need to wade into these murky waters."

Wang Hai chuckled and turned to dial another number.

"Hello? Old Li...."

...

The Supreme Procuratorate... Police Station... Court... Regulation....

At this moment.

Everyone with connections to Xu Liang, or those advocating for his case, was making phone calls.

A flurry of phone lines seemed to intertwine like a network, stretching from east to west, north to south, weaving Upper City into a fishing net.

...

...

At three in the afternoon.

"Lawyer Xu, isn’t it? Please don’t worry for now, our manager really can’t find the time these two days, as he’s genuinely not at the company."

"Even if you stay here, it won’t help, as he’s simply not present..."

Within Amcor City Pipe Engineering Company.

Xu Liang looked at the receptionist in front of him, still wearing a smile.

He had come to investigate the case, without any fear of pushing the mastermind behind to desperation.

After all, no matter who, people are afraid of being criticized by the masses... even those who rely on leverage can’t rule with just one hand through personal influence.

But Xu Liang was different.

He knew people from all backgrounds, even ’familiar’ with them!

In the absence of a standpoint, he could access many, people from various aspects, so when something happened... naturally, he wasn’t afraid.

As for the current matter...

"Are you sure?"

Looking at the receptionist in front, Xu Liang asked once more.

This was Amcor Pipe Company, the company responsible for cleaning the sewer, whom Xu Liang intended to prosecute.

The sewer cleaning frequency was suspiciously irregular, indicating that someone was giving orders, thus tracking upwards from the company could eventually catch someone off guard.

However...

"I am sure."

"The manager seems to be getting transferred elsewhere, with a promotion and pay raise, and he’s been busy running around for these matters," the receptionist said.

Upon hearing this.

Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi fell into contemplation.

It seemed... this esteemed company indeed had some issues, and right now, not being able to find the person... it was fine, just keep an eye on the company!

Just as Xu Liang was about to leave, suddenly, a voice rang out in a trance.

"Lawyer Xu?"

Xu Liang halted and turned around.

He saw a middle-aged man in a suit, with a gentle demeanor, looking at him with a smile at that moment.

"Hello."