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At this moment, Li Na exuded a powerful aura, her heroic bearing compelling others to back down. The police officer, upon hearing Li Na's words, hesitated slightly. He glanced at Li Na, then at Su Chang, seemingly deep in thought.
After all, this was originally a relatively minor case. When the three women were brought back to the police station, they were clearly from out of town and had no connections. The three men on the other side had been instructed by someone to give them a slight hand, and he had only shown slight favoritism within his authority. In the end, he would only have to pay some money, which wouldn't even warrant detention. He was just trying to scare them. He never expected that they would find such a powerful figure, and he was starting to feel the pressure.
Finally, the officer nodded and said, "Okay, we will review this case again. You can also release the suspects on bail, but I suggest you go directly to the hospital and try to reach a settlement with them. That way, you can reach a settlement more quickly."
Upon hearing this, Li Na turned to Su Chang, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. Su Chang, on the other hand, hesitated slightly. He had originally intended to deal with the scumbag Bai without hesitation, to prevent this annoying fly from continuing to buzz around him. However, when he thought about how this was their first meeting, he decided not to let Li Na delve into the matter for the time being, and to rescue Fan Shengmei first.
3.9 Su Chang shared her idea with Li Na, who nodded slightly in agreement. With Li Na's assistance, things progressed exceptionally smoothly. Under the guidance of the police officers, Guan Juer filled out several forms, and Fan Shengmei was finally released.
At this moment, Fan Shengmei had completely lost her former imposing boss demeanor and had become like a cowardly kitten. If Guan Juer and Qiu Yingying hadn't been supporting her, she probably would have collapsed to the ground long ago. Su Chang had no intention of going up to talk to her.
Subsequently, accompanied by police officers, the group arrived at the hospital where Bai Zha Nan was hospitalized. Upon seeing Bai Zha Nan, he initially wanted to hold Fan Shengmei accountable and acted arrogantly.
Li Na has seen too many scumbags like this. She despises men like this and has plenty of ways to deal with such scoundrels.
Li Na once again displayed her aura, her eyes firm and sharp, her tone icy as she threatened, "You can pursue my clients, but I can also represent my three clients to sue you and your two friends for disorderly conduct and hooliganism." She knew this was just a tactic to intimidate Bai Zha Nan, taking advantage of the three men's ignorance of the law; after all, their behavior at most constituted disorderly conduct, not hooliganism.
Chapter Sixty-Seven: Elite Lawyers
The police officer remained silent, preferring to avoid trouble. After all, he could tell at a glance that the three women's friends were influential figures, and there was no need to create problems for himself. The scumbag initially wanted to continue his stubbornness, but his two friends couldn't take it anymore. The three of them were just like-minded drinking buddies; they had no problem eating, drinking, and having fun together, but asking them to take responsibility for the scumbag was absolutely out of the question.
So they started pressuring Bai Zha Nan to reconcile. Bai Zha Nan's face turned extremely ugly, his heart filled with resentment, but faced with the pressure from his two friends, he had no choice but to compromise.
Finally, with the police's mediation and a doctor's certificate, the two parties reached a settlement. Fan Shengmei paid 2000 yuan in compensation, which Andy had initially paid in advance. Andy stated that Fan Shengmei did not need to repay the money, but given Fan Shengmei's personality, she would definitely insist on returning the money.
Qiu Yingying remained silent, as if trying to disappear. After all, she was always broke each month, with little left after paying rent. She needed financial support from her family to make ends meet, and her family wasn't well-off. 2000 yuan was a huge sum for her.
Instead, Guan Juer spoke up, saying, "It's all because of me that everyone went to the bar, so I should pay for it." She knew about Fan Shengmei and Qiu Yingying's situation; her family was well-off, and with Su Chang's help, her salary was quite high, even more than Fan Shengmei's.
Seeing that the three women were about to argue, Su Chang quickly interrupted, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's leave here and talk about it later."
After finishing her business, Li Na stood at the entrance of hospital 22, ready to say goodbye to Su Chang.
Su Chang smiled and said to Li Na, "This 10 yuan is your reward. Thank you so much for your help tonight." After saying that, he transferred the money to Li Na without hesitation.
Li Na secretly admired Su Chang's generosity, and a grateful smile appeared on her face: "Thank you, Mr. Su, this is really generous of you."
Su Chang simply waved her hand slightly, then continued, "Compared to your help, this amount of money is nothing. Tomorrow I will go to Quan Jing Law Firm to discuss future cooperation with you." Su Chang genuinely felt that she needed someone to help resolve these troublesome matters; constantly asking others for help was not a good idea.
Li Na nodded and smiled slightly: "Okay, Mr. Su, I'll be waiting for your arrival at the office tomorrow." After saying that, she turned and left the hospital.
When Fan Shengmei saw Su Chang return, she knew that Su Chang didn't care much about her, so she turned to Andy and said, "Andy, let's go get some late-night snacks together. Thanks to you and Su Chang for your help, otherwise I would have been stuck in that dark police station tonight, I would have been scared to death."
Guan Juer chimed in, "Yeah, Sister Andy, Brother Su Chang, let's go together. I got a raise, so I'll treat you."
Su Chang refused without hesitation, saying, "No need, I need to go home now. Lai Lai should be back by now, and I need to go back and cook for her. You guys go ahead."
Andy smiled and politely declined, saying, "Yes, thank you for the invitation, but I'm a little tired today and want to go back and rest."
Fan Shengmei looked disappointed, but still said understandingly, "Okay then, Andy, Su Chang, I'll invite you to dinner together next time."
Su Chang felt that Fan Shengmei's performance today was not bad, but he felt disgusted with Qiu Yingying. He frowned when he thought about how Qiu Yingying hid away as soon as something happened today, and thought to himself, "It's really bad luck to be friends with someone like that."
Seeing that the two women were so determined to refuse, Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer had no choice but to go back to Joyful Song with Su Chang. Su Chang was glad that he had changed to a large SUV, which could easily carry the four women back to Joyful Song.
Back home, Su Chang took Andy back to the 23rd floor. Originally, Su Chang had planned to invite Guan Juer along, but when he saw Guan Juer comforting Qiu Yingying and Fan Shengmei, he changed his mind.
Jiang Lai was already home. Seeing the two return, she immediately came over, her face full of concern: "Su Chang, how is it? How did it go? How did you deal with Sister Fan?"
Su Chang frowned, a feeling of disgust rising in his heart at the thought of Qiu Yingying's behavior tonight. He waved his hand, not wanting to say more, and turned to Andy, saying, "Andy, you tell her. We haven't finished dinner yet, I'll make something else to eat." Before Jiang Lai and the other woman could react, he turned and went into the kitchen.
Seeing this, Jiang Lai didn't mind. After Su Chang left, she pestered Andy. After all, she just wanted to watch the drama unfold. Who said it was important? So she eagerly grabbed Andy's arm and asked, "Andy, tell me quickly, what exactly happened tonight?"
Andy sighed helplessly and recounted the events of the evening without any personal bias. Jiang Lai stomped her feet in anger after hearing it, her face filled with rage and dissatisfaction: "How could Qiu Yingying be such an irresponsible person! Everyone got into trouble because of her and that scumbag Bai, and she just hid away by herself. She's really not someone to be trusted! That Sister Fan is alright, though."
Andy didn't speak, but she agreed with the assessment and felt a slight aversion to Qiu Yingying, silently placing Qiu Yingying in the category of a stranger.
The next morning, Su Chang arrived at Quan Jing Law Firm early, where Li Na was already waiting at the door.
Su Chang's face showed a hint of anticipation as he thought to himself, "I wonder which TV series this Li Na is from?"
Li Na greeted Su Chang with a smile and then led him into the conference room. There were three other people in the conference room at that moment.
The leader was a middle-aged man of medium build, slightly overweight, with neatly combed hair that revealed his broad forehead. His deep and sharp eyes exuded a shrewd and capable air. He wore a well-fitting suit and tie, giving him a professional and composed appearance.
Beside him was a handsome man who looked like JD.com. He was tall and good-looking, with short, neat hair and deep, determined eyes that exuded confidence and decisiveness. He wore a stylish suit with an exquisite tie and watch, giving him an elegant and fashionable air.
Behind the handsome man followed a petite, sweet-looking girl. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, revealing her smooth forehead. Her eyes were clear and bright, exuding intelligence and wit. She wore a simple shirt and jeans, paired with sneakers, giving off a youthful and energetic vibe.
Su Chang looked at the middle-aged man at the head of the group and couldn't help but think, "He's living a pretty comfortable life."
Feng Yin also noticed Su Chang. He smiled and extended his hand, saying, "Hello, Mr. Su, I am Feng Yin. Welcome to our law firm. I am the director of Quan Jing Law Firm."
Su Chang quickly grasped the seal's hand and replied with a smile, "Hello, Director Feng. I'm Su Chang. I'm sorry to bother you today."
"Not at all, not at all," the seal said with a smile, waving his hand.
At this moment, the handsome man next to him also spoke up. His voice was deep and magnetic: "Hello, Mr. Su, I am Luo Bin, a senior partner of Quanjing Law Firm and also the chief lawyer of our firm."
Su Chang looked at Luo Bin and, upon hearing his name, immediately understood. So it was from "The Elite Lawyer." She couldn't help but admire his good looks: "Attorney Luo Bin, you're really handsome! Are all the lawyers in your firm handsome men and beautiful women?"
"Mr. Su, you flatter me!" Luo Bin replied with a smile.
The girl behind Luo Bin also smiled sweetly and introduced herself: "Mr. Su, hello! I am Dai Xi, Luo Bin's assistant lawyer."
Su Chang smiled and nodded to Dai Xi.
Li Na watched their interaction from the side, a professional smile always on her face.
Su Chang secretly rejoiced: "It's a good thing I didn't sign in, otherwise I would have wasted an opportunity. I should save it for signing in next to Chen Nanxing, after all, her chance of treatment is more important."
Next, Su Chang got straight to the point and expressed to the four that he wanted to find a private lawyer for his company, while also mentioning that his company needed the services of a law firm.
Upon hearing this, Feng Yin immediately smiled and said, "No problem, Mr. Su. Do you have any specific requirements for a private lawyer and legal services?"
Su Chang said without hesitation, "My personal lawyer must be available to serve me at any time. If possible, I'll choose Li Na. I witnessed her professionalism yesterday, and I believe she can serve as my personal lawyer very well."
His tone exuded a self-assured confidence, as if everything should be done the way he said it, since he was now the client.
“Mr. Su, no problem. Li Na is a very capable lawyer. You have excellent taste. Li Na is a senior lawyer in our firm. She will definitely be able to serve you well.” Feng Yin quickly nodded and agreed with a smile. Although Su Chang knew that Feng Yin was bragging again, he did not expose him. After all, his goal was to have Li Na as his private lawyer.
Li Na was stunned, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her. One reason was her deep gratitude for Su Chang's affirmation; the other was her past as Luo Bin's assistant, a position she only held after Luo Bin became a senior partner. Moreover, she had always secretly harbored feelings for Luo Bin and didn't want to become Su Chang's personal lawyer. Since Dai Xi's arrival, her sense of crisis had intensified. If she left, wouldn't she and Luo Bin have no chance? At this moment, she looked at Luo Bin expectantly, hoping he would say something to keep her by his side.
However, Li Na was disappointed, and Luo Bin didn't respond to her gaze. He knew in his heart that Feng Yin had already agreed to Su Chang's request, and he couldn't refuse, otherwise he would embarrass Feng Yin and offend Su Chang, his major benefactor. Moreover, now that he had Dai Xi, many of Li Na's duties could be delegated to Dai Xi. More importantly, he loved Dai Xi, not Li Na.
Chapter Sixty-Eight has finally arrived.
Luo Bin composed himself and asked Su Chang about the specifics of her company so he could prepare the necessary documents in advance. Su Chang then realized that she didn't seem to know the name of her own company; Jiang Lai had been managing it all along. Fortunately, Li Na, being a friend of Jiang Lai, knew the names of both companies and said, "One is Weilai Asset Management Company, and the other is Weilai Investment Company."
“Yes, that’s right. Weilai Asset Management Company mainly manages some of my own shares and fixed assets, while Weilai Investment Company is a startup, so the investment is only 200 billion.” Su Chang’s Versailles-like speech drew sidelong glances from the four people. They really wanted to grab Su Chang by the neck and ask him if he knew how much 200 billion was, but unfortunately Su Chang was their sugar daddy, so they didn’t dare.
After everyone was shocked, Feng Yin and Luo Bin quickly said that Quan Jing Law Firm would do its best to serve Wei Lai Company, and instructed Li Na to serve Su Chang well, as Su Chang was a golden opportunity. As long as they held on to her, they would never have to worry about income in the future.
Feng Yin's face was full of excitement and anticipation; he seemed to see a bright future for the law firm. Meanwhile, Luo Bin was secretly plotting how to win over Jiang Lai and Su Chang's companies. Hearing their names and company names, he roughly guessed their relationship. He was also planning how to cultivate a good relationship with them through Li Na, since he didn't want to remain just a senior partner forever; his ambition required substantial funds and connections, and Su Chang was a goldmine.
Although Li Na was somewhat disappointed by Luo Bin's reaction, she had expected it. After all, she had been by Luo Bin's side for so many years, how could she not know this scoundrel? Thinking of the 10 yuan that Su Chang gave her yesterday, she thought that being Su Chang's private lawyer didn't seem so bad. Maybe her status in the law firm could even be promoted.
And so, the conversation ended amidst everyone's own thoughts. After seeing Su Chang off from the law firm, Feng Yin once again instructed Li Na to serve Su Chang well, while Luo Bin barely dared to look at Li Na. He simply instructed Dai Xi to hand over the work to Li Na, after all, he wasn't stupid. After all these years, didn't he know how much Li Na felt for him?
After leaving the law firm, Su Chang rushed back to the Dongshan villa. He was thinking that he had to give Chen Nanxing acupuncture treatment today. He had left without even finishing dinner last night, and he still had to explain to Xu Hongdou. Otherwise, given Xu Hongdou's fiery temper, she would probably ignore him for a few more days.
When Su Chang returned to the villa, she found that the two of them were still in bed. She couldn't help but sigh to herself, "Do I have a system, or do these two have a system? I'm busy as a spinning top, but they can relax in the villa like lazybones. And it's so late, why aren't they up yet!"
Su Chang tiptoed into Chen Nanxing's bedroom, careful not to wake Xu Hongdou. He pushed open the door, and Chen Nanxing, hearing the sound, groggily turned her head. Seeing it was Su Chang, she lazily lay back down. Su Chang shook his head helplessly and said softly, "Nanxing, it's time for acupuncture."
"Oh."
Chen Nanxing opened her eyes sleepily and responded, then took off her pajamas as if no one else was there, leaving only the last bit of covering her, before lying down to continue sleeping. Although Su Chang had seen this scene before, he was still a little embarrassed. His face flushed slightly, and he gave a helpless wry smile, thinking to himself, "This girl is completely unguarded with me. I'm a normal man, you know."
Su Chang didn't dawdle any longer, quickly took out the "Spiritual Acupuncture Needle," and skillfully began performing acupuncture on Chen Nanxing. After finishing the acupuncture, Su Chang checked in.
"System, sign in!"
"Ding! Detected that the protagonist Xu Hongdou and supporting character Chen Nanxing from 'The Windy Courtyard' are near the host. Congratulations, host, you have obtained:"
1000 million yuan in cash
10 Panacea Pills (These pills can cure all diseases and genetic defects.)
Upon hearing about the efficacy of the Panacea, Su Chang was so excited he almost jumped for joy. Chen Nanxing, Andy, and her brother's illnesses could be cured! His eyes shone with excitement, and his face was filled with surprise. This sudden joy made him completely forget about Chen Nanxing, who was still receiving acupuncture.
Chen Nanxing was startled by Su Chang's actions. She almost sat up abruptly, looked at Su Chang with displeasure, and asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you?"
Su Chang then came to his senses and quickly explained, "Nanxing, I just thought of a way to completely cure your illness!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Nanxing's eyes lit up, and she excitedly tried to jump up, but Su Chang quickly pressed her down. Su Chang said softly, "Don't move around. You're still getting acupuncture. If you move around, the acupuncture won't be effective."
"Ok."
Chen Nanxing's mood eased slightly, but her eyes were still full of anticipation and excitement.
Just then, the door suddenly opened, and Xu Hongdou walked in groggily, asking sleepily, "Chen Nanxing, what do you want? Why aren't you sleeping properly this early in the morning? You're making such a racket and disturbing my sleep." Xu Hongdou was clearly grumpy from being woken up, and she called Chen Nanxing by his full name.
These words left Su Chang speechless. She thought to herself, "Miss, why don't you open your eyes and look out the window? The sun could bake your butt alive!"
The two people inside looked at Xu Hongdou with awkward expressions. Chen Nanxing's face instantly turned bright red; she was extremely ashamed and indignant, wishing she could disappear into the ground. Su Chang, on the other hand, was so embarrassed he wanted to pick his toes. His eyes darted around, and he kept his head down, not daring to look Xu Hongdou in the eye.
Seeing that Chen Nanxing hadn't responded for a while, Xu Hongdou opened her eyes wide and looked inside. When she saw the scene inside the house, she screamed "Ah!" and then ran outside like a startled rabbit.
Su Chang didn't chase after him. He knew that if he did, he wouldn't know what to say or how to explain it. Anyone who wasn't blind or stupid would know that he was treating Chen Nanxing. Was he supposed to run to Xu Hongdou and say, "Hongdou, don't misunderstand, I'm just treating Nanxing?" Wouldn't that make Xu Hongdou think there was something wrong even if there wasn't?
Seeing Xu Hongdou run out, Chen Nanxing looked at Su Chang reproachfully and said, "Why didn't you close the door!"
Su Chang felt very wronged. He wanted to say, "If it weren't for your boldness, would I have forgotten to close the door after coming in?" But he didn't say it. He was upset but didn't say it, because it was indeed his mistake.
Su Chang quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's all my fault." His face was full of helplessness. After all, it was indeed him who forgot to lock the door, and then he lost control of his emotions after drawing the Panacea, which brought Xu Hongdou here.
Chen Nanxing sighed helplessly. She knew blaming Su Chang was useless, and besides, Xu Hongdou was her best friend. Let her look; it wasn't like they hadn't met before. The most important thing now was to find a cure for her terminal illness. She pressed Su Chang, "You just said you'd thought of a way to completely cure me, is that true?"
Su Chang curled her lips and looked at Chen Nanxing as if he were an idiot, saying, "...Do you think I'd get anything out of lying to you? I just suddenly remembered an ancient formula that, when made into a pill, should be able to cure your terminal illness."
Su Chang didn't make any guarantees, after all, he had never seen or used this thing before. Although he knew that anything produced by the system was bound to be of high quality, he still had to leave some room for doubt.
Upon hearing the word "elixir," Chen Nanxing's face showed a skeptical expression. She felt it sounded like a scene from a martial arts novel. She thought to herself, "Will this really work? Are they trying to scam me?" But then she saw Su Chang's serious expression; he didn't seem to be joking.
Su Chang seemed to sense Chen Nanxing's doubts, and he quickly explained, "This is a family secret recipe, it's very effective. Don't worry!"
Chen Nanxing looked at Su Chang, still somewhat skeptical, but she had no other choice but to trust him, especially since Su Chang's treatment had indeed been quite effective. She gave a wry smile and said, "Alright, let's give it a try. I hope it really can cure my illness, but it just feels like something out of a martial arts novel."
Seeing that Chen Nanxing was still doubtful, Su Chang had no choice but to quickly explain, "Don't think nonsense. What martial arts world? The profoundness of ancient Chinese medicine is that in ancient times, they also made common medicines, such as pills and incense, just like the pills and medicines in Western medicine today. It's just that due to sectarianism and the many disasters that have befallen our nation, many things have been lost, which is why traditional Chinese medicine is so desolate now."
After listening, Chen Nanxing (of Li Zhao) was silent for a while, then said, "What you said makes sense. Five thousand years of civilization is no joke. When will you be able to get the elixir ready?"
Su Chang thought to herself, "I can't just take it out right away, that would be too much." Then she said, "I need to find some medicinal herbs first, I might have to go into the mountains, since many Chinese medicinal herbs are quite scarce now. If everything goes smoothly, it should take about a week."