Hearing Lawyer Zhou's very straightforward answer, Du Heng still asked with a bit of worry, "Lawyer Zhou, is there really no problem with this? She really didn't touch that Elder Sister."
Lawyer Zhou's mouth lifted into a slight sneer as she disdainfully glanced at the police office. "Hmph, so people talk as if their mouths are as loose as if they've had a glycerin suppository, thinking they can spew filth without consequence. But I'll let them know that attacking others with vicious language, potentially causing injury or even death, also cos at a cost. They take ignorance for personality, flaunt their lawlessness, resort to brutish and roguish behavior, and push shalessness to its extre. This is nothing but bullying honest people, bullying those who don't understand the law, and bullying those who possess a sense of sha and honor."
Lawyer Zhou's words were sharp and blistering. She launched into a tirade, "President Du, you don't need to worry about this matter. I am not only a lawyer but also a mber of the Jinzhou Morality and Legal System Construction Committee. Rebuilding community morality, accelerating the legal process, and constructing a harmonious society are all part of my job.
"For such immoral, uncivilized, and shaless behavior, I will definitely correct it. I can't let this trend spread, and I certainly won't let our moral, law-abiding ordinary people be bullied."
Her speech was principled and high-sounding, delivered in an impassioned and clear voice. Not only could Du Heng and Dong Yuezhang at the door hear her, but it was also perfectly clear to everyone in the police office, as its door was wide open.
Du Heng imdiately understood. Lawyer Zhou's words weren't just for him and Dong Yuezhang; they were also ant for that couple in the office.
When Lawyer Zhou's voice faded, silence fell both inside and outside the office. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Dong Yuezhang, more experienced than Du Heng, realized what Lawyer Zhou was doing midway through her speech. He smiled at this strong woman, who possessed a touch of maternal gentleness yet also a heroic spirit.
He knew that among friends, especially sharp-witted individuals like themselves, no one would speak so grandiloquently. Even between him and Du Heng—both insiders and minor leaders—they had never spoken to each other in such a manner. He understood very well: speaking like that among friends would make one seem hypocritical. Secondly, it would make people think the person was an utter fool, possibly unhinged, and certainly not soone for close friendship. And Lawyer Zhou, a social elite, would never make such a mistake.
So, when Lawyer Zhou finished speaking, the three of them exchanged smiles and left the police station together.
"President Du, I won't keep you any longer. I'll head to the hospital now to visit the Elder Sister first and settle so necessary paperwork."
Outside, after exchanging a few pleasantries, Lawyer Zhou imdiately excused herself. This case interested her much more than the ones she usually handled. Money was not the issue. It was primarily the woman—the one who seed to have had a sphincterotomy perford on her mouth—that made her feel this was very, very, interesting.
Du Heng and Dong Yuezhang didn't detain her further, courteously saying goodbye after a few more words.
Subsequently, the two n stared at each other, eyes wide.
"Where's my car?"
"Where's my car?"
"And my peaches!"
"Stop ssing around! Let's go back and look for them."
The two n, looking rather sheepish, stood by the roadside and hailed a taxi to go back to the tea stall.
Fortunately, the peaches they had bought had been put aside by the server and weren't lost. Du Heng laughed. "Alright, I clearly shouldn't have t up with you today; I must not have checked the yellow calendar. Look at this ss!"
Dong Yuezhang glared at Du Heng. "I haven't even called you a jinx yet! Every ti we go out together, sothing or other goes wrong. You're like a walking disaster magnet these days. I think you should find a Master to sort you out."
"Get lost! Don't slander . It's clearly your fault! I don't have these kinds of problems when I go out with other people." Du Heng got into his car with the peaches, grinning and waving goodbye to Dong Yuezhang.
Hearing Du Heng's words, Dong Yuezhang didn't get angry. He laughed as well, walking towards his car. Casually, he added, "Seriously, find a Master to take a look at you. If not, burn a couple of sheets of yellow paper yourself. This is just too freaky."
Du Heng waved goodbye. "Superstition! You're being superstitious."
Dong Yuezhang saw that Du Heng had already started the car and quickly added, "Don't forget to help contact Liao."
"Got it." As his voice faded, Du Heng's car slowly drove out of the parking lot.
The two parted ways. Du Heng planned to drive to Perilla Clinic to pick up Du Yi and also chat with Wei Kaida. However, halfway there, he received a call from Wu Shengnan's father. He had no choice but to turn around and head towards Wu Shengnan's father's workplace.
This was Du Heng's first ti in such a high-class establishnt. He walked cautiously, glancing around nervously; even turning his head too quickly made his heart pound. Fortunately, Wu Shengnan's father's secretary was there. The secretary led the way and chatted with him, helping Du Heng, a minor cadre, navigate this stretch.
When they arrived at the office, Wu Shengnan's father looked at the tense Du Heng and laughed. "You rascal, I've never seen you this tense at my ho. Why are you so uptight today? Relax, no one here is going to eat you."
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