Without Wang Xiangyang as the mood - lifter, the two of them were extremely quiet in the car.
Yi Pin had a faint smile on his lips as he stared out of the window, feeling a bit dazed. He watched the passing vehicles and the already fiery red maple leaves.
Suddenly, Wang Xiangyang's words that seemed so natural echoed in his mind. A sense of guilt welled up in him. He could now go in and out with the enemy who had sheltered a murderer, and even dine together.
"Where is Wang Xiangyang interning now?" Shen Yu glanced at Yi Pin, who seemed lost in thought.
"I don't know!" Yi Pin pursed his lips. He really had no idea where Wang Xiangyang was interning. The guy was always so idle, busy changing girlfriends every day. It was simply unbearable.
During the meal, the atmosphere turned ice - cold. Neither of them said a word.
The Ferrari pulled up in front of the law firm.
After getting out of the car, Yi Pin hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I... have a court session tomorrow. You..."
Yi Pin just felt secure and at ease when he was around Shen Yu.
"Okay, what time?" Shen Yu replied coldly, looking straight at Yi Pin without hesitation.
"10 a.m.!" Yi Pin answered coldly. He turned around, and when he looked back again, he remembered that he was still wearing Shen Yu's clothes. By the time he looked back, the Ferrari had already sped away, leaving a trail of dust.
Back in the small lounge, it felt cramped and he was a bit dazed.
He stared at the ceiling with a faint smile on his lips, but also felt a bit lonely. Every time he returned to this small space, he would feel this way.
He walked out and lit a cigarette in front of the law firm. He was quite nervous as the court session was coming up the next day.
Suddenly, he felt really tense. Given his last performance, he still had lingering fears.
He stood there in the cold wind for a long time, lighting one cigarette after another. He didn't know what he was thinking about. It seemed as if he was just daydreaming.
He watched the bustling crowd outside. A few drunkards passed by the law firm, shouting loudly as if the whole street belonged to them.
Yi Pin gave them a look of disdain and silently turned around.
He sorted out the materials he needed for the court session one more time and recited his speech for the next day. He was confident and fully prepared.
He tossed and turned all night and couldn't fall asleep.
The next morning, he got up early and was ready. He was dressed in a handsome suit, his long legs standing straight.
Given his last performance, he was still very nervous. He paced back and forth in the room, feeling rather uneasy.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Yi Pin opened the door in a daze and found it was Shen Yu.
"What's this? Even Young Master Yi gets nervous?" Shen Yu said in a teasing tone.
"Yeah, really nervous!" Yi Pin pursed his lips and took a deep breath.
"Then don't go. Just break the appointment." Shen Yu smiled slightly, looking at Yi Pin in front of him with a care - free expression. In fact, he was afraid that Yi Pin would be too nervous, so he tried to distract him.
"Stop being a nuisance here. You're such a jerk!" Yi Pin glanced at Shen Yu, with a smile that was a mix of excitement and uneasiness on his lips.
Although he complained, Yi Pin still felt much more at ease after Shen Yu came. He wasn't as nervous as before.
"Here, I brought you steamed buns and soy milk. Eat well and come on!" Shen Yu took out the bag with breakfast from behind.
Yi Pin was a bit dazed, his eyes blank. He was quite confused. Why was it always his enemy who was by his side whenever he had something going on?
"Th... thank you." Yi Pin said uneasily, took the breakfast, and started to eat slowly.
"Once you're on the court, keep your mind clear. And be concise. Don't talk too much nonsense." Shen Yu whispered.
The two of them came to the court together and waited there for the bullied girl.
Yi Pin went in with the girl to discuss relevant matters first. Shen Yu smiled faintly and stood behind them, quietly watching their departing backs.
In fact, he was a bit uneasy in his heart, always feeling that something might happen.
Once the court session started, the judge asked the plaintiff's defense lawyer to speak. Yi Pin talked eloquently, with a clear mind. He enumerated the defendant's crimes one by one, explaining everything clearly. His speech was both concise and sincere.
After his speech, his eyes stayed on Shen Yu all the time. The two of them smiled at each other, feeling that they were sure to win this time.
Sure enough, they won the battle.
But what made Yi Pin sad was that a well - known lawyer had also found out all the girl's crimes, with solid evidence.
It turned out that the girl was a material - girl who only wanted to get something for nothing and marry into a wealthy family, which led to this incident.
After taking out a loan, she repeatedly troubled her sugar daddy. The man just couldn't bear it anymore, which led to the current situation.
Watching the judge make the judgment, Yi Pin's heart skipped a beat and started pounding.
Although they had won the case, he felt a bit sorry for the other side. After all, he was an accomplice.
He walked out of the court listlessly. Looking at the cloudless sky and the blazing sun, he felt a bit dizzy.
He saw the girl walking out with a faint smile on her lips.
"Since we've won the case, when will you pay me my fee?"
Yi Pin walked over and smiled. Now that the lawsuit was won, it was only natural for him to get his payment.
But the girl's face instantly darkened. "You heartless lawyer. I've become like this and still have so many debts to pay. Where can I get the money for you?"
Yi Pin was a bit dazed. He had taken on the case in the name of justice, but now he was called a villain. Moreover, he hadn't even bargained with her. He just wanted what was rightfully his.
He had helped the girl win the case so that she no longer had to pay high - interest rates. She only needed to pay back the principal.
But people are never satisfied. They won't be grateful just because you've helped them. Instead, they'll seize on your mistakes and spread malicious rumors about you.
"According to labor law, if you hire a lawyer to fight a lawsuit for you, you naturally have to pay." Yi Pin frowned, feeling annoyed.
"Money, money, money... Are you so obsessed with money?" The girl started scolding him. She just lashed out at Yi Pin in front of the court, shouting, "I've never seen such a thick - skinned and heartless person..."
"Did I tell you to take out a usury loan? You're such an ungrateful person. Don't you know there's something called gratitude in this world? I don't even expect you to thank me. It's just my professional duty. But I won't allow you to slander my character like this."
Yi Pin was also furious. In this society, most people won't appreciate your kindness. They just take it for granted.
Seeing Yi Pin's tough attitude, the girl angrily took out her phone and transferred the money to him. Then she stomped away in her high - heels, still muttering, "There are so many swindlers these days."
Watching the girl's departing back, Yi Pin felt a wave of annoyance well up in his heart. How could things have turned out like this? Why did he think the girl was so weak when he first met her, but now she had become like this?