758: 578 Surprise_2 758: 578 Surprise_2 “Changing lawyers is the best move!”
A Can swiftly said, “When a lawyer is absent without any reason, it will definitely provoke criticism, but changing lawyers won’t.
Moreover, a lawyer hired last minute won’t understand the case well, nor will they be prepared.
They’ll be scrambling to catch up and surely won’t be very diligent, so Guan Libing will definitely not escape death in the end.”
Hearing this, a few of the n looked at each other with unusual expressions.
“A Can, you are really ruthless.”
This plan was almost foolproof.
Naturally, no one disputed it any further.
“A Can, I’ve just realized how clever you actually are.”
Tang Xiaosheng praised him.
“You’re too kind, Brother Tang.
I’ve learned it all from you,” A Can replied.
Tang Xiaosheng smiled in satisfaction, patted his shoulder, and said, “You weren’t seen yesterday; the surveillance didn’t catch you.
So this task is yours.
Once it’s done, you’ll be handsoly rewarded.”
“Thank you, Brother Tang!”
“Do it well!”
After speaking, Tang Xiaosheng walked out.
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Due to the case’s severity and high societal interest, the Yanjiao murder case had been transferred to the Capital City Beiding District Interdiate Court for trial, and Guan Libing was also transferred to the local detention center.
“Do you know soone with the last na Tang?”
With only two days left before the hearing, Fang Qing, as the entrusted lawyer, t with Guan Libing again.
She didn’t start with discussing the case right away; after all, there wasn’t much to talk about regarding this case.
“No, I don’t.”
As a suspect in a major criminal case, Guan Libing naturally wore heavy handcuffs and shackles, appearing to be in a very despondent state of mind.
“Think carefully.
He should have a non-Capital City accent and a scar on his forehead.”
“A scar?”
Guan Libing’s pupils shifted slightly, and his numb expression finally showed a ripple.
“I only know soone called Brother Dao.”
“Yes, that’s Brother Dao.”
Fang Qing rembered that the few people who ca to her the day before yesterday called the man with the scar on his face Brother Dao.
“He ca to .”
Guan Libing looked puzzled.
“Lawyer Fang, could you be mistaken?
What did he want with you?”
Fang Qing didn’t answer.
Telling him that people outside were paying money to have him killed while he was awaiting trial for murder would be too cruel.
“Do you have any conflicts with him?”
“I borrowed money from him.”
Guan Libing answered every question without concealnt, as at this mont, the young lawyer was the only person he could rely on.
“Is he the one who loaned you money at high interest rates?”
Fang Qing realized.
Guan Libing fell silent for a mont, looked at Fang Qing, and slowly nodded.
Fang Qing’s mind raced as she already guessed the real purpose of those people coming to her.
Keeping her composure on the outside, she continued to ask, “Has he co to you?”
Guan Libing’s eyes showed confusion as he asked subconsciously, “What would he co to for?”
Although he really owed the other party money, he didn’t believe they would co to the detention center to demand it, considering his current situation.
Fang Qing told him that because of this case, the usury was also being heatedly discussed outside.
She simply said, “Nothing is more important than being alive.
As long as you are here, everything can be resolved.”
Guan Libing didn’t understand but still nodded, murmuring vaguely, “Lawyer Fang, do I still have hope?”
Fang Qing looked into his eyes and, after a while, said, “I will do my best.”
Guan Libing pursed his lips.
“In accordance with your wishes, we haven’t inford your mother,” Fang Qing said.
“Thank you, Lawyer Fang.”
Guan Libing managed a small smile, his eyes shimring slightly.
n do not easily shed tears, only in their most heartbroken monts.
Fang Qing seed not to notice.
With considerate topic shifting and not directly acknowledging the man’s vulnerability, she opened her briefcase and continued to discuss the case details.
It was already a gloomy day, but upon leaving the detention center, the sky seed even more overcast.
Fang Qing opened her car door and got in.
Usury.
She roughly guessed the real reason those people were so eager to see Guan Libing dead.
After being rejected by her, she thought they wouldn’t give up so easily, but they hadn’t harassed her afterwards.
She was just a lawyer.
The most important thing at the mont was still the upcoming trial.
“Fang Qing, regarding the testimony of the vendors in Yanjiao, it has already been collected.
It can show that Guan Libing’s character is good, he has always been kind to others, and that urban law enforcent is usually quite rough.”
On the way ho, Ding He called.
“Attorney Ding, thank you.”
“You’re representing our entire Tian He Law Firm this ti; I’m helping myself too.
You can’t let us down.”
“Is it too late for to regret it now?”
“Hehe, too late.”
After the joke, Ding He, who could be called a conscientious boss, said warmly, “Do your best and leave the rest to fate.
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself; having a clear conscience is enough.”
“Mhm.”
“Do you want to get together tonight—”
Before Ding He could finish his invitation, Fang Qing, who was driving, said, “Court is about to start; I need to get my docunts in order.”
“Okay, then I won’t disturb you.
Work is important, but you also need to rest.
To fight a tough battle, you first need to be well-rested.”
Ding He was very gracious.
After his reminder, he hung up the phone.
Fang Qing drove back to the residential complex’s parking lot, parked her car, picked up her briefcase from the passenger seat, and was about to get out when, through the rearview mirror, before she could close the door, she saw a man in a hoodie with his head covered by a hood, making it impossible to see his face, approaching quickly.
Fang Qing’s sense of caution flared up.
Very smartly, she imdiately sat back in the car, intending to close the door.
“Clack!”
Just as the door was about to close, a large hand reached in from the gap, grabbed the door, and prevented it from shutting.
Then.
Fang Qing felt an overwhelming force.
Perhaps in terms of knowledge, most n would feel ashad in front of her, but when it ca to physical strength, how could naturally weaker won compete?
The car door was yanked open forcefully.
Fang Qing finally saw the face hidden under the hat, covered by a mask.
“Is it Tang—”
She hadn’t finished her sentence when the other party pulled out an unknown spray from his pocket and quickly aid it at her face.
“Ssshh…”
Fang Qing’s vision blurred with mist, her consciousness slowly beca fuzzy, and she collapsed slowly inside the car.
The man in the hoodie pocketed the spray, looked around to make sure no one was around, shifted Fang Qing to the back seat, and took the driver’s seat himself.
The gemstone-red Maserati entered the underground parking garage and soon drove out again, passing a supermarket across from the complex.
A few seconds later, a young man walked out of the supermarket, holding groceries he had just bought.
He didn’t notice the departing luxury sports car, carried the groceries into the complex, and, relying on mory, arrived in front of a door where he had spent the night.
He raised his hand and pressed the doorbell.
“Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong…”
It was as if into the void.
There was no response from inside the house for quite so ti.
Jiang Chen, uninvited, took a step back, confird the door number, and then pressed the doorbell again.
“Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong…”
Still, no one answered.
Could he have rembered the wrong place?
Confident in his mory, Jiang Chen put the groceries down on the ground and took out his cell phone.
She must be busy with a big case.
So much for the surprise.
He dialed Fang Qing’s mobile phone.
“Beep…
beep…
beep…”
No answer.
Jiang Chen was puzzled; he put down the phone without rushing to call again, turned around, and leisurely appreciated the scenery of the complex.
He rembered last ti he even ran into an auntie who wanted to set him up with her daughter.
More than ten minutes passed without Fang Qing returning his call.
Jiang Chen called her again.
This ti it wasn’t just unanswered, but it went straight to voicemail.
“Sorry, the subscriber you dialed has powered off, please try again later.”
Jiang Chen’s brow furrowed slightly.
It was understandable that Fang Qing was busy recently, but turning off her phone was excessive.
And since it was turned off, it ant she had looked at her phone, and if she had looked at her phone, she had seen his call.
Even though they had been at odds since they were children, Jiang Chen believed that Fang Qing would definitely send him a ssage after seeing his call, she wouldn’t simply ignore it.
An uneasy premonition suddenly arose in his heart.
Jiang Chen redialed the number.
“Sorry, the subscriber you dialed has powered off, please try again later.”
The chanical voice sounded just as emotionless as ever.
Jiang Chen put down his phone and looked toward the firmly closed door.
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