My autobiography is definitely not a tragedy!
Chapter 54 - 53: One Hundred Thousand Army

Chapter 54: Chapter 53: One Hundred Thousand Army

"Okay, I believe you. What else do you want to know?"

Haitang seemed not to care much about this question either, showing a demeanor of believing whatever Meng said and being forthcoming with information.

Meng knew that this was the effect of improving the favorability of the key character, Lin Xiaoyu.

On the web of fate, I help you, you help me—everyone is better off that way.

"I want to know your next plan."

"It’s simple. Do my job and help my clients gain the maximum benefit.

Since they don’t have children, splitting the assets equally is the best outcome. Even legally, it’s possible to allocate more assets to the less advantaged wife."

"Are you confident about winning this case?"

"Unless something unexpected happens, I’m 90% confident."

"What if something unexpected does happen?"

Haitang was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean? Do you know something else?"

Again? It looks like you know me quite well...

"From a legal litigation perspective, under what circumstances would one party get less of the marital assets during a divorce?" Meng did not answer but asked instead.

Haitang thought for a moment.

"According to Article 47 of the Marriage Law, during a divorce, if one party hides, transfers, sells, damages, or forges debts to encroach on the other party’s property,

when splitting the marital assets, the party attempting to encroach may receive less or none.

I understand your point. Are you suggesting that Xu Jingsong might use this to his advantage?

But that’s impossible. Miss Gao has never held any position in the Xu Group, and her financial status depends almost entirely on Xu Jingsong. Even if she wanted to hide, transfer, sell, or damage the marital assets, she couldn’t possibly manage it.

As for forging debts, that would be an act of self-destruction."

"Besides the five situations you mentioned, there should be three more discretionary clauses for asset distribution, right?

The first one states, ’If one party is at fault, the faultless party may receive more assets at discretion.’

This fault includes:

1. Bigamy or cohabitation with someone else while married.

2. Committing domestic violence or abusing, deserting family members.

3. Having bad habits like gambling, drug use, etc.

4. Extramarital sexual conduct or other breaches of marital fidelity."

Haitang looked at Meng, who was speaking confidently, with amazement.

"Did you... specifically study the Marriage Law?" She asked with a peculiar expression.

Not just her, even Meng himself was somewhat bewildered upon realizing this.

Triggered by the scene! It’s another scene trigger!

"Cough! Well... know thyself, know thy enemy, I did some homework in advance."

Otherwise, what can I say? Should I admit that this is a reactive response every time I hear ’Marriage Law’?

"The discretionary clauses you mentioned do exist, but as far as I know, Miss Gao has not committed any of the aforementioned actions."

Not having committed them doesn’t mean evidence can’t be fabricated.

According to the "brothers," the other party might have used a very "self-sabotaging" tactic.

Take a photo, record a video.

It’s tough for a woman to prove her innocence in such cases. If there’s even one or several so-called third parties to testify, and if the court is biased... It’s undoubtedly very unfavorable for the woman.

Even fearing for her reputation and worried about photo leaks, she might have to accept the implicit threat and agree to a harsh out-of-court settlement...

Xu Jingsong is truly a prime example of being shameless, and even Meng couldn’t help but admire the guy’s ruthlessness.

Clearly, Haitang lacked experience with Xu Jingsong’s "unconventional" scheming and had no preventive awareness.

"Do you know something?" Haitang asked Meng as she looked at him.

Meng appeared hesitant.

He knew that if he continued to get involved, his enmity with Xu Jingsong would only deepen.

Yet, with such an opportunity before him, he was unwilling to not give it a try.

Now, there was less than half a year until his senior brother’s disaster.

If he missed this chance, where would he find another biotech company that was just right?

It’s always hard to begin, but once this step is taken, the sky’s the limit; otherwise, one would always be one step behind.

Should he opt for the hard first, easy later approach, or the reverse?

He felt he was back at a crossroad in his life.

Another reason for his hesitation was that by informing Haitang, it would also mean dragging her down with him...

"Have you actually considered giving up this case? After all... Xu Jingsong is no saint."

Meng looked into Haitang’s eyes, with utmost seriousness.He wanted to ascertain Haitang’s position.

Would she be a back-to-back ally, or should they rather forget each other in the world?

Caught off guard by the question, Haitang paused and then smiled, "Of course, I’ve considered it, but my mentor once told me."

A person can escape all the devils of the world, but there is one that he can never escape—the coward within himself.

The gate of a lawyer is a sacred gate, a gate of justice, and even more, a gate of courage.

We ourselves do not represent justice nor evil; we merely realize justice through participating in judicial activities.

If faced with power, if we lack even the courage to participate and choose only to flee, then why not just be a refined egoist from the start?

In my heart, the courtroom should be a battlefield for the just, not a hunting ground for the self-serving.

Perhaps I could comfort myself, thinking that even if I gave up, there would be a better lawyer to take over the case.

But what about the lawyer who takes it over? Isn’t he in danger too?

Some things must be done by someone, and some convictions should not be abandoned lightly."

Meng Lang’s eyes lit up.

This was indeed the same Haitang who had persisted for over a decade without giving up on the truth, speaking of "Late Justice is not true justice."

There are two things in the world that can deeply shake our hearts: one is the brilliant starry sky above us, and the other is the lofty moral laws within us.

You might call such a person foolish, say she is out of her depth.

But it is exactly because of these "fools" that our entire society does not become insensitive, does not completely fall into decay...

Everyone should have something they must uphold in their hearts.

Meng could have ignored Xiao Yu, chosen to compromise with fate and go with the flow, but in the end, he stayed.

Like a rock standing steadfast in place, facing the most turbulent currents in the river of fate!

This is perhaps what Uncle Zhang meant by being "naïve" and "unworldly"...

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Haitang noticed Meng Lang staring intently at her and her face slightly reddened.

"Nothing, it’s just that Lawyer Lin seems to have a glow about him."

"Hehe! My sister is the best lawyer!" Xiao Yu said proudly.

Haitang’s face turned slightly red.

"Actually, I am very scared too, okay? Now I always carry this with me." She took out a small bottle and shook it.

Meng Lang instantly laughed. He was familiar with this object.

Anti-wolf spray!

"Lawyer Lin, could you take me to meet Miss Gao? I have some things I would like to discuss with her in person." Meng Lang finally made up his mind.

"Huh? You want to meet Miss Gao?" Haitang was surprised by Meng Lang’s sudden request.

But she quickly shook her head.

"If it’s about this case, you really don’t need to bother. Involving you and having you take care of Xiao Yu has already made me feel uneasy.

If what you say is true, that Xu Jingsong is not a good person, then I can’t continue to drag you down."

Meng Lang shook his head helplessly.

"It’s not just for you guys, it’s for myself too. Miss Gao might have something I want."

Haitang was even more puzzled.

She’s a single woman about to be divorced, what does she have that you want?

"Is it something your organization wants?" Haitang asked thoughtfully.

"Uh... Yeah!"

Meng Lang suddenly realized, having an organization was really not bad...

"I could introduce you, that’s not a problem. I have an appointment with Miss Gao tomorrow morning; we could go together then."

"Tomorrow morning? No, make it in the afternoon, after 12 o’clock." Meng Lang shook his head.

"Uh..."

I arrange the introduction, and you still want to pick the time?

But seeing Meng Lang’s resolved face, Haitang could only say reluctantly,

"Alright, I’ll say something came up tomorrow morning and change the time."

"Ouch!"

Just then, Yan Weiwei, who had been pacing back and forth next to them, gesturing with her hands and muttering, suddenly cried out in pain.

She had inadvertently walked into a wall and was now covering her forehead, looking around in confusion.

Meng Lang was speechless.

"The team’s physical enforcer, more like a mascot, right?"

"Indeed! The legal representative of the team agrees with that assessment." Haitang nodded helplessly.

"Then I’m the team’s logistical support!" Xiao Yu raised her hand, smilingly giving herself a title as well.

She then looked towards Meng Lang.

"Then Uncle, what’s your role?"

"Me?" Meng Lang thought for a moment.

"I guess I’m the ’one-man army’ ready to charge into battle..."

Everyone: "???"