Xiaoxin originally thought that Lawyer Shu was amazing, but today when he met Director Xiao, he realized there were mountains beyond mountains. 。Lawyers are different, Director Xiao doesn’t talk much, but whenever he speaks, every word hits the nail on the head. Xiaoxin was truly enlightened. 。Usually, in her eyes, Lawyer Shu was already impressive. But now, in front of Director Xiao, she became much more humble and submissive. 。Shu Tinglan’s respect for Director Xiao came from the heart. After she became a leader herself, she understood it even more deeply. Back then, she had made so many mistakes, and every time, Director Xiao had covered for her. This kind of responsibility wasn’t something everyone possessed. 。”As for Xu Wei’s case this time, do you need any help?” Although Director Xiao was in charge of commercial business, he had connections in certain circles. 。”Thank you, Director Xiao. I don’t have any at the moment. Director Han from the Bar Association is also helping.” 。“As soon as she finished answering, Zhou Ming next to her laughed:
“I was right, wasn’t I, Xiao Director? Tinglan hasn’t changed at all. If you want to help her, you have to ask her.” 。“You’re wrong,” Director Xiao smiled. “In the past, she was stubborn and would try to handle difficulties on her own out of shame to ask for help. Now I see that she truly doesn’t need assistance and is capable of solving things herself.” 。”Yeah, our Lawyer Shu is really amazing. He can solve any case.” 。”Xiao Xin blindly admires her own family lawyer, Shu.” 。Zhou Ming burst into laughter: “Little girl, you should learn from your lawyer Shu!” 。In that case, you should call our Director Xiao “Master Ancestor”. 。”Hearing “good voice, Master,” made Shu Tinglan laugh. Zhou Ming always had these outlandish ideas.” 。But Xiao Xin was innocent and didn’t hear the joke. He took it seriously and politely called out, “Master,” then sighed:
“It’s a pity though, now Lawyer Shu is only handling litigation cases and not mergers and acquisitions anymore.” 。In her eyes, M&A was the most prestigious profession in the industry, far more noble than engaging in verbal sparring with adversaries in court. 。Zhou Ming chattered away: “Should we consider switching back to the business world? Director Xiao recently took on the merger and acquisition case of Zhuoyuan Technology. He could give you a good introduction.” 。”
After he finished speaking, he realized he had said the wrong thing. ” 。As for the matter of Tinglan and Zhuo Yu’an, he and Director Xiao were among the few who knew about their marriage and subsequent divorce. It was something that should be avoided and not mentioned. 。Director Xiao glared at him, intending to change the subject, but suddenly a greeting came from the aisle next to the dining table. 。”Director Xiao, what a coincidence, you guys are having dinner here too?” It was Zhang the lawyer from Zhuo Yuan Technology. Director Xiao had just finished a meeting with them this afternoon. What a small world, to run into them again in the evening. 。And beside him were Zhuo Yunan and Lu Kuò. 。Shu Tinglan sat innermost, so at the beginning, Zhuo Yu’an and Lu Kuò did not see her. 。Zuo YUAN was the first to see Xiaoxin, so he glanced inside and saw Shu Tinglan. Compared to their previous meeting, she had changed a lot. She no longer appeared plain-faced. Instead, she wore light makeup, her hair was carefully styled, and she wore a white shirt that was both professional and elegant. 。He gave her a curt nod in greeting. 。On the other hand, Lu Kuo also spotted Tinglan. The man who had been acting all prim and proper suddenly cried out in surprise and took a step forward:
“Tinglan? Shu Tinglan?”
He wasn’t trying to avoid recognition, but rather overwhelmed with surprise at their reunion after so long. 。Xiaoxin immediately felt a tall man charging towards them with an unstoppable momentum. She instinctively moved aside to make room for the man. 。。”Yes, it’s been a while. It’s good to see you again, Lan. I missed you.” 。 。Zhou Ming thought this young master Lu was being too over-the-top, could he be any more fake?
Director Xiao didn’t say anything. This young master Lu was also her client. This time, the acquisition case of Zhuo Yuan Technology was heard to involve investment from Whale Finance, so both Young Master Lu and President Zhuo were her clients. 。”Mind if I join you?” Lu Kuo asked, his body already automatically sitting beside Shu Tinglan, and naturally making space for Xiao Xin to move out.
Xiao Xin was a newbie, at this moment, looking around the table, she saw all elites, each one more imposing than the last. She felt like a frightened little white rabbit, how could she dare to refute? Extremely unprincipled, she moved out of the way. 。Actually, she wanted to escape the scene. What kind of people does Attorney Shu know? 。After Lu Kuo sat down, Lawyer Zhang quickly found a place for Zhuo Yu’an to sit. Then, he sat down next to Director Xiao himself. 。The scene was quite awkward for a while, only Lu Kuo seemed most at ease. Watching Shu Tinglan made him feel incredibly good.
“Our Tinglan is becoming more and more beautiful” 。”Lu Kuo wasn’t flattering, he was being sincere. Tinglan is more mature than before, in short, she has more femininity.” 。Zhuo Yu’an also raised his eyes to look at her, indeed more beautiful than the last time he saw her. However, no matter what she looked like, he thought she was beautiful. 。But this time, looking at her, she seemed to have a touch of gentleness. 。Shu Tinglan sat there uncomfortably. If it weren’t for Xiao Xin’s presence, she would have thought these past few years had been like a dream. Lawyer Shi Sun, the children, Yi Muyang, they were all part of her dream. Now that the dream was over, was it still three years ago when everyone sat together happily? 。
Those days were truly wonderful. I had dreams in my heart, love in my eyes, and a path under my feet. But it’s all gone now. I can’t go back. Sitting here feels more like an obligation than anything else, making it hard to breathe. 。Fortunately, Xiaoxin passed her phone across from Lu Kuo, it was a video call request from Yi Muyang. 。She took the phone, said a few humble words to everyone, and hurried outside. She only answered the video call when she was outside the restaurant. 。Yimu Yang was smiling at the camera with two children beside her. 。”The two little kids won’t go to sleep until they finish video chatting with you.” 。Seeing them, Shu Tinglan’s heart was dampened. The daze she had felt at the dinner table had vanished completely, the past a distant memory, and the future what mattered most. 。After chatting with the children for a while about their day at kindergarten, Auntie Liu took them away. 。Only Yimuyang remains on camera. 。”Still going well?””So-so, see Mother Xu tomorrow morning, go to court in the afternoon.” 。”
Tinglan, don’t push yourself too hard. You’ve already done your best.” 。What you should learn now is to relax. 。Perhaps seeing her anxiety, Yi Muyang comforted 。”I know…” 。I just feel a little sorry for you, for always having to help me look after the kids. 。She certainly isn’t a qualified girlfriend, giving nothing in return, only endless demands. 。”It’s good that you know I’m sorry. I’ll make up for it slowly in the future.” 。”good”
。After hanging up the video call, she didn’t want to go into the restaurant right away and waited outside for them to finish. 。