Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 198 - 197: The Lawyer Visits

Chapter 198: Chapter 197: The Lawyer Visits

"Senior sister, wait for me, I’ll be right there. Don’t worry, whatever it is, we can talk when I arrive,"

Though Xiao Yi had no idea what had happened, he could sense that something was off with Wang Qingqing’s voice on the other end of the phone. Trusting his intuition, he felt it surely wasn’t good news. A shadow crept across his heart, and he decided to head straight to the hospital to find out what was going on.

After hanging up, Xiao Yi wasted no more time. He quickly rushed to the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and hastily rinsed off the slight stains on his body from yesterday’s kungfu cultivation. Then, he headed straight for the hospital. To save time, he decided to drive his flashy Maserati.

In a hospital room where the students from yesterday’s emergency were being treated, two suited-and-booted lawyers looked at the group of parents whose eyes reflected both anger and sorrow, yet they felt utterly helpless to speak up. A sneer flashed within the lawyers’ hearts, but their faces displayed a guise of gentle persuasion and pitiful sympathy. Holding a contract in hand, they gently said, "Ladies and gentlemen, if you sign this contract, we will withdraw the charges against you. Moreover, Mr. Li, taking into account your special circumstances, wishes to express his sympathy by donating ten thousand yuan to each of you."

This was their main purpose for coming.

As long as these people signed on the dotted line, their task for the day would be complete.

"We can’t sign!"

Just back from her phone call, Wang Qingqing, fearing that they might actually sign the contract, hurriedly shouted out loud.

She had already looked over the document; it was simply an outrageous contract, filled with utterly unconscionable terms—claiming that they admitted to their sons’ wrongdoings and were willing to take all legal responsibility...

Every clause twisted truth and morality. If they signed, there would be no turning back; these students would have been beaten in vain, and could also be subjected to legal liability at any moment!

How could anyone sign such a contract?

The two lawyers before her were scheming against these naive citizens, leading them into a death trap!

Having said that, her eyes nearly shot fire as she glared at the two smart-looking lawyers before her, especially at one bespectacled lawyer who was starting to grow slightly corpulent. "We will absolutely not sign this contract!"

As she looked at the lawyer, undeniable disgust flickered in her eyes. This sharp-dressed and well-groomed lawyer was the same man who, during the theft on the train, failed to stand up and point out the culprit, even after she spoke out firmly in his defense.

Such a person was a lawyer, boldly lecturing about legal fairness and justice! Yet here he was, shamelessly using the guise of law, wielding the banners of justice and fairness, forcing these ignorant yet kind commoners into a corner!

This couldn’t help but make her deeply question the profession she had always revered and considered the most sacred.

"Young lady, you study law too, don’t you? You know the consequences of your words—you must take responsibility, right? What do you mean by misleading others like this? If you harm their interests, can you bear the resulting consequences?"

The lawyer in the suit recognized the girl; he hadn’t expected the world to be so small. Receiving a commission from a regular client to scare these ignorant people and handle this student brawl, he never expected to encounter her.

Wang Qingqing had indeed defended what was right on that day and outspokenly exposed his theft. He should have been thankful to her, but he felt no gratitude; even thinking back on that day’s events stirred annoyance within him.

If it weren’t for her, even if his wallet had been stolen, his irritation would be less—there would be an excuse. But with her outburst, he suffered a loss of face and every time he remembered it, he felt as if all the passengers on the train were mocking him.

Furthermore, after losing face, he couldn’t even salvage the money; he just helplessly watched the spoiled brat take his wallet, get into a luxury car, and drive away.

Having just seen Wang Qingqing, he was momentarily startled, but he didn’t plan to make an issue out of it. After all, she hadn’t done him any wrong, and he had no reason to go after her, especially since there were more important matters at hand today.

However, he hadn’t expected Wang Qingqing to be involved in this incident and also be a law student. As soon as he made his points, she stepped forward, meddled, and started advising the dim-witted parents of the students—his clients—potentially ruining his plans. Fortunately, this girl, albeit a student from the prestigious Z University, had studied law for only a year or two and was very superficial in her legal application; she was no match for him and his colleague who had been battle-tested in this field for years, seasoned professionals. It didn’t take long for them to leave her speechless, making the parents start to believe their words.

When he saw Wang Qingqing make a call, he didn’t think much of it as they didn’t seem powerful, so what could possibly come from a call to some poor relatives for help?

Thus, they didn’t concern themselves with her and continued with their important tasks.

There should have been no exceptions—the matter was nearly settled. Having been persuaded by their rhetoric, the parents of the students were about to grasp the situation. He figured that once he finished his explanation, they would be ready to sign. Once the signatures were on the paper, their task would be completed.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, Wang Qingqing had just returned, spoiling their plans. His face darkened immediately as he looked at her with a sneer.

Without waiting for Wang Qingqing’s reaction, he turned his piercing gaze back to the confused-looking parents and exerted more pressure, "I’ve made the situation very clear to you. Whether or not to sign is up to you. But let me remind you, if you heed the words of this girl who doesn’t even understand the basics of law, you will face our legal prosecution and the severe consequences that follow. I hope you think it through!"(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendations, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation.)