407: Find a new lawyer

“Since you insist on not charging a consultation fee, I won’t force you,” Liu Xiaolin said, putting the money back. “However, I still hope you can reconsider. I can offer you the highest lawyer fees.”

“I’m sorry, I cannot put our Lawyer Team at risk,” Zhang Sanjian said, shaking his head. “I really cannot help you, I apologize.”

“Since it has come to this, then so be it. Goodbye.” Liu Xiaolin stood up, preparing to leave.

Shi Yuer suddenly became anxious: “Lawyer Zhang, can you please reconsider? You are a famous lawyer for economic cases in Dragon Country. If you don’t help us, my husband might truly be framed beyond redemption.”

“I understand your feelings, but I truly can’t do anything,” Lawyer Zhang said, frowning.

“Sister Shi, there’s no need to beg him. Let’s go.” Liu Xiaolin was very disappointed. He hadn't expected that even legal professionals would be afraid of the pressure of power.

As legal professionals, shouldn't they use the law as a weapon to declare war on evil forces? Why can’t the law speak for good people?

Lawyer Zhang looked at the disappointed Liu Xiaolin, feeling very uncomfortable. When he first studied law, who didn't have a heart that pursued fairness and justice? However, after more than ten years of struggling in society, he understood many principles of human nature and realized that many things were not as simple as good triumphing over evil, as described in books.

“I apologize, I won’t see you out,” Lawyer Zhang said, making a gesture to usher them out.

Liu Xiaolin and Shi Yuer stood up and walked out of the office in disappointment.

“What should we do now?” Shi Yuer asked sadly.

“I plan to find a lawyer from another region; at least he won’t be worried about being suppressed by Deputy Mayor Tan.” After being rejected by Lawyer Zhang, Liu Xiaolin already had an idea.

Lawyer Zhang was afraid of Deputy Mayor Tan because he was a local of Yuhai City, so it was normal for him to have reservations.

If he found an out-of-town lawyer, there would be no such concerns, right?

“I’ll ask a law professor tomorrow to see if they can recommend another out-of-town lawyer,” Shi Yuer said.

“Hmm, you can ask again, and I’ll also inquire through other channels,” Liu Xiaolin said. “We can find several lawyers to form a Lawyer Team, which will give us more confidence in the appeal.”

“I hope so, but I’m still worried that Deputy Mayor Tan’s power is too great, causing other lawyers to have concerns,” Shi Yuer sighed. “We have such ample evidence, yet we can’t get Lawyer Zhang’s support, which makes it very difficult for me to understand.”

“There’s no choice; they are all people with weaknesses,” Liu Xiaolin said.

“I need to go back; the child should be home from school,” Shi Yuer said. “Why don’t you come to my house for dinner tonight? Always eating out isn’t a solution.”

Liu Xiaolin thought to himself that he had been eating lavish meals every day for the past few days, so how could it be called ‘making do’? But there was no need to tell her that.

“No need, I still have to go back and inquire about lawyers,” Liu Xiaolin said. “Sister Shi, you should go back quickly. Don’t worry about me.”

Shi Yuer was also anxious to go home and see her child, so she didn’t insist: “Alright, then I’m leaving. Goodbye.”

Liu Xiaolin watched Shi Yuer drive away, then drove back to the hotel.

After grabbing a quick bite at a restaurant, he returned to his room and began to ponder who would be most suitable to contact to inquire about lawyers.

There was no need to ask the company’s researchers; like Hai Zhezhe, they didn’t care about anything other than scientific research and development.

Ask Lai Junying? He should know many people in Kunhe City, and perhaps he has resources in this area.

Thinking of this, he took out his phone and dialed Lai Junying’s number.

“Mr. Liu, what’s up that you’re calling me now?” Lai Junying asked from the other end of the phone.

“I do need some help. I want to find a formidable lawyer for economic cases. Can you recommend one?” Liu Xiaolin asked directly.

“Our Langfang Fine Carving has hired economic lawyers a few times before and won the lawsuits. I wonder if that counts as formidable?” Lai Junying said.

“What kind of lawsuits were yours?” Liu Xiaolin was very cautious about finding a lawyer.

“Our lawsuits were about outstanding payments. One company owed us for goods and just wouldn’t pay, so we hired a lawyer to sue. Later, after mediation, they settled the payment when all our evidence was complete,” Lai Junying said.

“That’s a simple lawsuit for collecting payment; it doesn’t seem very suitable for Dr. Hai’s case,” Liu Xiaolin said, shaking his head. “This case is too complex; a lawyer without sufficient experience definitely won’t do.”

“Then I can’t help you,” Lai Junying said.

“Alright, I’ll ask others. By the way, the second lithography machine should be installed by now, right?” Liu Xiaolin estimated the time and thought it should be about time to install the second lithography machine. x33xs.com

“Yes, installation will begin tomorrow,” Lai Junying said with a smile. “Mr. Liu remembers quite clearly. Don’t worry, we already have experience, there won’t be any problems.”

“Okay, I trust you. Let’s communicate promptly if anything comes up. Goodbye.” Liu Xiaolin didn’t want to waste any more time and hastily hung up the phone.

Who else could he ask for help? Hong Youli? Their Deli Air Conditioning is a big company, and they must encounter all sorts of troubles, so the lawyers they hire must be the best.

So he dialed Hong Youli’s mobile phone again: “Hong, hello.”

“Oh, it’s Xiaolin. It’s been a long time since we last spoke,” Hong Youli’s cheerful voice came through. “Is something the matter?”

“It’s like this: a friend of mine has been framed for tax evasion, and we’ve found evidence that can overturn the tax evasion claim. We want to find a formidable lawyer to help us appeal,” Liu Xiaolin briefly explained the situation.

“Our company has dealt with many excellent lawyers. I can recommend them to you. You can talk to them yourself and then decide who to work with,” Hong Youli was naturally very attentive to his prospective son-in-law’s request for help.

“That would be great! Thank you, Hong,” Liu Xiaolin said happily.

It seemed reliable to ask Hong Youli; most of the lawyers they dealt with were industry elites.

“Don’t be so polite, we’re family. By the way, how’s Tongtong doing lately? Let her answer the phone; I want to chat with her for a bit,” Hong Youli didn’t know that Liu Xiaolin had left Kunhe City and gone to Yuhai City, and still wanted to chat with his daughter.

“I’m not in Kunhe City; I’ve been out for four or five days. If you want to talk to Tongtong, just call her directly,” Liu Xiaolin felt a sudden pang of guilt when Hong Youli mentioned Hong Tongtong.

He had developed feelings for another girl here, putting him in a difficult dilemma of choice.

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