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Chapter 748 - 573 One lamp lights another, until ten thousand rooms are all bright_2

Chapter 748: 573 One lamp lights another, until ten thousand rooms are all bright_2

"If it’s a high-interest loan, then why didn’t Guan Libing call the police before? High-interest loans aren’t protected by the law. He could have easily reported it to defend his legal rights."

"Easier said than done."

Before Fang Qing could finish, Tong Dan sitting next to her with her legs crossed couldn’t help but say, "Guan Libing is a veteran. If you were him, would you go to the police and admit that you owe money on a high-interest loan?"

"What about the other victims? If there are many of them, surely someone would have reported it, right?"

Qi Kang didn’t understand.

Fang Qing was silent.

Swirling her glass, Tong Dan said, "Qi Kang, have you ever considered that maybe it’s not that no reports were made, but that reporting it made no difference?"

Qi Kang was taken aback.

"In your line of work, haven’t you seen enough? If reporting to the police could solve all problems, then why do we often need media platforms and journalists like you?"

The casual tone of Tong Dan conveyed a thought-provoking message.

As an editor who had dealt with countless articles, Qi Kang fell silent, taking a drink from his glass.

"Let’s drink to that."

Tong Dan poured another drink, handed the glass to her, and clinked glasses with her.

"Mr. Qi, Feilang is one of the top websites in the country, bearing the media responsibility of exposing the dark side of society. I can tell you everything I know about the Yanjiao murder case and all the personal information I have on Guan Libing, but I hope you can write an article about this high-interest loan. Your channels of information are definitely broader than mine; you must be able to find more evidence of this high-interest loan’s crimes."

After taking a sip of her drink, Fang Qing said.

"Qi Kang, did you hear that? I just dug up two explosive topics for you. When you get a promotion and raise, you’ll have to treat me to dinner," Tong Dan joked.

Qi Kang gave a wry smile, hesitated for a moment, then said earnestly, "Lawyer Fang, if what you say is true, then of course I won’t shirk my responsibility."

"That’s the spirit."

Tong Dan raised her glass.

Qi Kang, smiling helplessly, clinked glasses with her.

"You two exchange contact information and keep in touch frequently."

The corners of Tong Dan’s mouth lifted slightly, "But keep it to business only, okay? Although my good sister here is very outstanding, Qi Kang, remember you have a girlfriend. Don’t let your thoughts wander."

Fang Qing acted as if she hadn’t heard, nonchalant.

Qi Kang’s wry smile deepened, and he shook his head without taking the bait.

They were all mature people, and each was an expert in their field, so no one would feel awkward over such a joke.

However, thanks to Tong Dan’s interjection, the formal atmosphere became much more relaxed, like friends casually sitting together for a drink.

After a few drinks, Qi Kang decided to leave.

"We won’t see you out then."

"No need. Lawyer Fang, I’ll be going now."

Qi Kang went downstairs.

"Not bad for an idea, huh, Fang Qing?"

After he left, Tong Dan immediately began to claim credit, "Their profession, like journalists, are The Uncrowned King. A simple article written by them can be much more effective than you working hard on your own."

"And it’s an achievement for him, too."

She clapped her hands and said, "See, it’s a win-win!"

"Yes, no one is as clever as you."

Fang Qing said with a smile.

Many hands make light work.

The power of one is limited, indeed a collective wisdom is needed.

With Qi Kang’s help, she was indeed much more at ease.

As a lawyer, one must also learn to adapt with the times. Nowadays, the factors influencing the outcome of a case aren’t just confined to the courtroom.

Oftentimes, they lie outside of it.

"So after doing you such a big favor, does that mean tomorrow you will..."

"Tomorrow won’t work."

Fang Qing said, "Tomorrow I still need to go to Yanjiao."

"What for?"

"I need to see Li Bing."

Tong Dan looked helpless, even though she knew she couldn’t stop her, she still couldn’t help but say, "Fang Qing, I admit, I also think he’s pitiful, but the fact that he killed someone is true, and the victim was a city management officer. This case is bound to be controversial; you’re just an intern lawyer now. If you stake your first case on this, have you considered the impact it might have on your future career?"

"But if I don’t take it, do you think anyone else will?"

Indeed.

Li Bing was destined not to be able to afford a lawyer’s fee.

With no profit to be made, which lawyer would want to touch such a hot potato?

"If not me, then who will go to hell, right?"

Tong Dan gave a helpless smile, when suddenly an idea struck her, "With so many lawyers at your firm, why do you have to take the case yourself? You could talk to others, maybe someone would be willing? This case is sensational, and even if there’s no money, it could at least earn quite a bit of fame."

"You mean to say, let me push my responsibility onto someone else?"

"What ’your responsibility’? At most, Guan Libing just sought you out once. Fang Qing, remember, you’re a lawyer, not Guanyin. Injustices happen everywhere every day; can you manage them all? A slight mishap in this case could ruin your career!"

Tong Dan was speaking earnestly, fully concerned for her good sister.

Perhaps sensing Tong Dan’s good intentions, Fang Qing fell silent.

She took a sip of her drink.

"Tong Dan, how about we make a bet?"

Tong Dan, caught off guard, "A bet? Bet on what?"

"Right now, it’s one-to-one, so let’s ask a third party for their opinion. If he disagrees, then I’ll give up the case."

Tong Dan was momentarily stunned, then resolutely nodded, "Okay!"

"But ask whom?"

Fang Qing took out her phone, "How about Jiang Chen?"

"Yes! Let’s ask him!"

Wouldn’t you know it, it’s like minds think alike, as she had the same idea.

Fang Qing dialed a number she seldom bothered.

A few seconds later.

The call connected smoothly.

"Fang the attorney, wow, that’s rare."

The frivolous tone on the other end was still irritating.

"Jiang Chen, I have a question."

Tong Dan couldn’t help but interject.

Fang Qing put the phone on speaker.

"Tong Dan?"

"Fang Qing is considering defending a murderer. Do you agree or not?"

Tong Dan yelled into the phone, direct and to the point with no nonsense.

Fang Qing remained quiet.

There was silence on the other end, apparently taking a moment to catch up.

"You got a case that quickly."

After a while, laughter came through the speaker.

"Can you skip the small talk and just say whether you agree or not? The murderer stabbed a city management officer to death. If Fang Qing defends him, you know what I mean."

Tong Dan was clear and concise.

"What about Fang Qing?"

The other side still didn’t give a direct answer.

"Fang Qing is right here. She said, if you agree, she will take the case; if you don’t, she’ll drop it. Jiang Chen, you need to think this through carefully. It’s about Fang Qing’s future."

"I support Fang Qing’s decision," came the composed reply from the other end.

"Jiang Chen, did you even listen to what I said! That’s a murderer!"

Tong Dan reiterated.

"The one holding the knife isn’t necessarily the bad guy. If Fang Qing has decided to help him, she must have her reasons. Tong Dan, we should trust Fang Qing’s judgment, isn’t that a lawyer’s duty?"

Fang Qing, who had been silently listening the whole time without a word, slightly upturned the corner of her lips.

"You... then tell me, what is a lawyer’s duty?!" Tong Dan asked, her frustration rising as she picked up the phone from the coffee table.

"That’s something you should ask Fang Qing."

"I’m asking you!"

Instead of citing any grand professional justifications, a light laughter came from the speaker.

"I think sometimes a lawyer’s role is also to enlighten society. Like a single candle spreading light until every home is bright. As friends, we shouldn’t hinder Fang Qing from pursuing her noble aspirations."

Tong Dan’s tone halted, instinctively wanting to argue, but she found herself at a loss for words.

Like a single candle spreading light until every home is bright.

This unscrupulous guy, how could he make it sound almost... philosophically sound?

"I’m not as noble as you describe," Fang Qing seized the moment of Tong Dan’s speechlessness to take the phone from her, "It’s getting late, I won’t disturb your rest anymore, good night."

"Good..."

Jiang Chen hadn’t finished speaking when the call was already disconnected.