The request from the Wu Family and Wu ngting’s aunt made it difficult for Chen Feng to refuse, so he agreed.
Afterwards, Chen Feng didn’t stay long. He took the seafood and dried goods from Wu ngting and drove away.
It was obvious that both the Wu Family and Wu ngting’s aunt and cousin had great confidence in Chen Feng, placing high hopes on him, which gave Chen Feng a bit of pressure.
"Brother, it’s going to be a lot of work for you this ti. If possible, I also hope you can help my uncle reduce his sentence."
After the car started, Wu ngting said this to Chen Feng. Without a doubt, she also wanted her uncle to be released from prison as soon as possible.
This was entirely understandable, after all, he was her relative, and she had a good relationship with her cousin.
"Don’t worry, since I’ve agreed, I’ll definitely do my best." Chen Feng reaffird his position.
"Are you planning to ask Mr. Tao for help?" Wu ngting asked with concern.
Chen Feng actually had so plans in mind. He didn’t know many influential people. He barely knew one noble youth, Tao Yaoyang, but he truly didn’t want to have too deep a relationship with him.
This ti, he actually didn’t want to directly trouble Tao Yaoyang with this matter.
"Tao Yaoyang has so wild ways at tis, so we should try not to get too close to him. I plan to ask Cai Zhixin, and I’ll also try to find other connections. If there’s no other way, then I’ll go to Tao Yaoyang, but it’s not easy to return his favor."
Wu ngting had no objection to his words and nodded to show her understanding.
Afterward, the two changed the topic and talked about Chen Feng’s current business affairs.
They chatted intermittently and took a short break at a highway service station before continuing to drive, returning to Xiu Zhou before dark.
They each went back to their rooms to shower, and after that, Chen Feng called Cai Zhixin.
It had been a while since he last contacted Cai Zhixin, but since Chen Feng was still Cai Zhixin’s major creditor, Cai Zhixin treated him with respect and engaged in so polite conversation.
Since Chen Feng needed to ask him for a favor, he patiently chatted with him for a while about the highway project, as a sign of his concern.
According to Cai Zhixin, the highway project he was currently undertaking was progressing smoothly and would be completed by the end of the year, allowing him to quickly collect the project paynt, at which point he would certainly repay Chen Feng’s two million loan with interest.
Chen Feng had a reasonably good opinion of his character, so he didn’t dwell on this matter. He simply said that it was okay if the repaynt was delayed and then got to the main point, discussing the issue of Hong Guiquan.
After listening, Cai Zhixin undertook the task, saying, "This isn’t hard to handle. According to what you said, he has actively returned all the illegal gains from bribery and corruption, which demonstrates remorse and fully ets the requirents for a lighter sentence. As long as you hire a competent lawyer, one with good connections and strong advocacy skills, you know what I an? There’s plenty of room for maneuver within the rules of law. If you don’t know such a lawyer, I can introduce one to you.
With a lawyer like that, I believe we can minimize his prison term. Additionally, if he can report others, such as his colleagues or superiors, and it is verified, it would count as ritorious service and could further reduce his penalty.
Besides these, once he’s imprisoned, there are also legitimate ways to reduce his sentence consistently. General thods include achieving comndable behavior, hearing and reporting cri clues from fellow inmates, saving a suicidal inmate, or receiving other awards from the prison, even creating inventions, publishing articles, or novels that get recognized, can qualify for sentence reduction. If his health condition allows, he can be eligible to apply for dical parole. The specifics can be consulted with professionals in the prison. That’s sothing to be discussed after he’s sentenced. In short, if there’s willingness, there are ways to get him out sooner."
Chen Feng gained so insights from this explanation and felt he had a rough understanding.
"Alright, I have a basic idea now. For now, the priority is to find a good lawyer. Other matters can be discussed once he’s imprisoned. If I need it, I’ll ask you to recomnd a good lawyer. Thanks for your help, that’s all for now."
"It’s no trouble at all, just a matter of words. I’m actually in Xiu Zhou these days, and I know so people with connections here as well. If you need help, just let know, I’ll do whatever I can."
"Great, I won’t be polite then."
"Is there room for formalities between us? Haha, soday when I’m back in Xiu Zhou, let’s have a drink and don’t refuse ."
"Alright, when you co back, I’ll treat you."
"Then it’s settled."
...
After concluding their conversation and arranging to et in Xiu Zhou next ti, they hung up.
Chen Feng imdiately went downstairs to find Wu ngting and inford her about finding a good lawyer first, suggesting she ask her aunt if she wanted to consider changing lawyers.
Wu ngting promptly contacted her aunt to discuss it.
Her aunt was in a dilemma. The defense lawyer she hired for Hong Guiquan was sowhat reputable locally in Xiu Zhou, but since Chen Feng ntioned finding a better one, she was naturally hesitant.
She could only ask Chen Feng if he could guarantee that the lawyer he recomnded would minimize Hong Guiquan’s sentence.
Chen Feng couldn’t guarantee that. He only said he’d do his best to have a friend get the best lawyer possible.
Wu ngting’s aunt remained cautious. Hearing Chen Feng’s words, she asked him to have his friend look for a decent lawyer first, and once it was clear who it was, she would consider whether to switch.
Chen Feng had no objections to this. So he called Cai Zhixin again, asking him to introduce a lawyer with good connections and strong influence.
On the phone, Cai Zhixin readily agreed, saying he’d ask around and get back to him with the information.
After hanging up, Cai Zhixin imdiately called Tao Yaoyang, explained the situation, and finally asked, "Brother Yao, you’re such a powerful figure, why would he turn to for help with such a trivial matter?"
In the eyes of Tao Yaoyang and Cai Zhixin, Chen Feng seed to be a white glove for so bigwig behind the scenes, or maybe soone behind Chen Feng had imnse power. Either way, they believed Chen Feng had strong backing.
However, now Chen Feng turned to Cai Zhixin for help over a "minor issue" involving soone corruptly acquiring two or three million, which left them puzzled.
They didn’t doubt their previous assessnt of Chen Feng; instead, they felt there was so intention on Chen Feng’s part that they were unaware of.
After a long contemplation, Tao Yaoyang said, "Perhaps he wants to keep a low profile, or doesn’t want to use a sledgehamr to crack a nut. Hasn’t he always been low-key? This ti he set up a film company, and the series ’Mountain Order’ is so popular, yet no one knows he’s the owner of the company producing the show. Genuinely low profile."
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