Chapter 331 - Thick-Skinned And Unscrupulous (1/2)

Chapter 331: Thick-Skinned And Unscrupulous

Lawyer Ge was not happy. His smile turned ugly as his mood darkened.

“It’s for you,” the female a.s.sistant spoke carefully, her smile forced. She could feel the displeasure radiating from Lawyer Ge.

“We’re on a case. Personal calls are prohibited,” Lawyer Ge stated.

“It’s Chairwoman Lin,” the a.s.sistant clarified.

Lawyer Ge’s hands froze, then he relaxed and said to the room, “Pardon me, I have to take this call.”

His hand reached out for the phone.

“Chairwoman Lin?

“Yes, we’re at the police station. The suspect had caused intentional harm through his driving.”

Despite having excused himself, he remained seated in place as he took the call.

It was a tactic employed to pressure a suspect.

Lawyers were unscrupulous and not above using dirty tactics.

A moment later, the lawyer’s hands visibly clenched.

The smile on his face became a grimace.

He fell silent as the caller went on.

After half a minute, Lawyer Ge opened his mouth to speak.

“But—”

Shouting from the other end of the phone cut through the lawyer’s retort. Zheng Ren could hear the anger reverberating through the speaker.

“Yes. Yes, I will handle it.

“Yes, you are right. We have to maintain a zero tolerance policy on this.”

Lawyer Ge finally hung up.

The room was silent as all eyes fell on him.

From the tone of his conversation, there were some changes to be made. What did the future hold for this case?

“Dr. Zheng, my employer has informed me that I am to be your legal counsel for this case,” Lawyer Ge announced seriously.

There was no hint of hesitation in his tone. Truly, he was a man of many faces.

He could change sides as easily as a coin flip.

It was a room-shaking revelation.

Zheng Ren took a moment to think and remembered Department Chief Kong’s call. “Are you Sister Lin’s lawyer?”

Sister… Lin…

It was rare to hear someone address Lin Jiaojiao so casually.

His eyes narrowed into pinpoints as he stared at Zheng Ren.

Without much fanfare, Lawyer Ge schooled his features and put on his characteristic smile.

The courts had been around for centuries.

During the Ming Dynasty, the Huizhou merchants were renowned for their economic prowess. Everyday lives of the people were simple and largely governed by the teachings of their ancestors. Larger expenses could be split into three categories: concubines, harlots and disputes.

As such, someone who could hire a personal attorney could also throw entire fortunes into the Qinhuai River.

A good attorney was hard to find, especially one who could play both offense and defense. Having a thick skin and no scruples were essential to the trade.

Lawyer Ge was exemplary in his work, and that excellence extended to his ability to switch sides at a moment’s notice.

Why else would Lin Jiaojiao hire him as the group’s legal attorney?

Why else would he be willing to come to Sea City at the drop of a hat?

Why else would he be smiling as he spoke to Zheng Ren now?