Free Web NovelChapter 2530: Chapter 1592: Zhou of Xia, Shang, and Zhou (6k!)_3
Young Master Zhou suddenly realized, "Aren’t you childhood sweethearts then?"
Jiang Chen neither confirmed nor denied, glancing at the gift in the other’s hand—very ordinary cigarettes and alcohol, standing out only in its gesture.
"Did you encounter any trouble?"
The sudden question caught Young Master Zhou off guard, "Why... do you say that?"
"People who come to find a lawyer are often troubled."
Young Master Zhou was startled, then chuckled, a rich smile on his face, nodding in agreement, "Hmm, makes sense."
"You have a good eye. In Sha City, her professional level should be among the top."
Boss Jiang immediately started promoting Qing Mei, then changed the subject, "But trying to get her to take action won’t come cheap."
"That’s negotiable. Since I’m here to find Lawyer Fang, naturally I come with full sincerity, otherwise, I wouldn’t dare to disturb at such a late hour."
Jiang Chen smiled, "Why not come to me, I’ll help you persuade her, the chances might be better."
Young Master Zhou laughed in surprise, "This... there’s an intermediary?"
"You can also try yourself, nine times out of ten, you might not even get through the door."
Young Master Zhou hesitated for a moment, successfully intimidated, then placed the cigarettes and alcohol on the low table beside him.
"Well, shall we chat?"
"Let’s chat."
Jiang Chen sat back on the sofa.
Young Master Zhou followed suit, "Your honorable surname?"
"It’s Jiang, without the honor."
A modern version of a gentleman’s friendship.
Everyone is damned polite!
"My surname is Zhou."
Young Master Zhou stated proactively.
"Which Zhou?"
Upon hearing this, a touch of pride appeared involuntarily on Young Master Zhou’s face, not a pretense, but a subconscious reaction ingrained in him.
"Zhou as in Xia, Shang, Zhou."
Tsk.
What a resounding self-introduction.
Jiang Chen nodded, seemingly completely missing the point.
Zhou Shaohua didn’t mind, "If Mr. Jiang can help me, I surely will not treat him unfairly. We Zhou family are never stingy towards friends."
Jiang Chen said nothing, merely raised his hand, making a wait gesture, and in the other’s puzzled gaze, he picked up the phone he had tossed on the coffee table earlier and turned on the recorder, placing it back on the table.
"Young Master Zhou may continue."
Young Master Zhou.
An exceptionally accurate address.
They used phrases like "our Zhou family" to describe themselves, any knowledgeable person should understand that anyone who can say such things is definitely not ordinary.
"What is Mr. Jiang doing?"
Watching the phone start recording, Zhou Shaohua was at a loss.
"Is this Young Master Zhou’s first time consulting a lawyer? Lawyers usually record conversations to prevent missing out on key information, and also for future reference.
"..."
Even if Qing Gege were here, she’d probably say it was professional!
Zhou Shaohua was speechless, then stiffly smiled.
"I think it’s unnecessary. After all, I’m chatting with Mr. Jiang now. Mr. Jiang is not a lawyer."
That’s quite reasonable.
"I’m not good at remembering things. I’m afraid I might forget and convey things inadequately to Fang Qing."
"Mr. Jiang should put it away."
Seeing the other’s insistence, Jiang Chen didn’t force it, extending his hand to turn off the recorder in front of the other.
Zhou Shaohua’s smile returned to normal, not rushing to discuss business but instead leisurely exchanging pleasantries.
"With Lawyer Fang being so excellent, Mr. Jiang, being her childhood friend, must also be quite accomplished, right?"
Jiang Chen chuckled silently, "Didn’t you trip while coming up earlier?"
Zhou Shaohua looked around.
"Doesn’t Lawyer Fang also live here? Mr. Liu Yuxi once said, ’Here is a humble abode, made fragrant by virtues alone.’ The fact that Mr. Jiang doesn’t reside elsewhere, I suppose, is due to nostalgia and familial bonds."
His ability to recite "The Inscription of the Humble Room" and know its author fully demonstrates his cultural literacy.
This made Jiang Chen somewhat gratified.
One is because he was understood.
Secondly, if the top young master of Sha City were an uncultured ignoramus, as a Sha City person, there would inevitably be a sense of sadness.
"To be honest."
After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Chen spoke, his face bearing the weathering look of someone who had experienced much, "Only here can my heart find a moment of peace."
"Understood."
Zhou Shaohua nodded, "Everyone striving elsewhere feels this way. Though the foreign moon may be bright, it’s not as comforting as a hometown lamp."
Is this turning into a poetry duel or a cultural exposition contest?
"That’s why Young Master Zhou is lucky, born in Sha City, growing and living in Sha City. But for people like us, we don’t have that condition. For a living, we had no choice but to leave home."
Boss Jiang’s expression was profound, "If one could gain happiness and solace, who would choose a restless life?"
Is this encountering a rival—or rather, finding a kindred spirit?
"Things aren’t like this now. Sha City has long begun actively attracting talent, reducing costs, promoting investment and encouraging Sha City people to return and start their businesses, offering generous policy support. In the future, more and more people from Sha City will be able to live stably, without drifting."
Jiang Chen laughed, "The picture Young Master Zhou paints is quite appealing."
"It’s not a picture, it’s an ongoing process. The changes in Sha City, Mr. Jiang should be able to see."
Seeing what?
The barren lot next to Junzi Barbecue Shop finally being developed into a makeshift parking lot?
Jiang Chen shook his head, "What Young Master Zhou speaks of, those are issues for the leaders to contemplate. We are just ordinary people."
"Ordinary people are also part of Sha City, an indispensable and crucial component. Only when high and low work together cohesively does Sha City have a chance to catch up with the tide of the new era, unfolding a grand Chapter where we rediscover our own place."
Jiang Chen was silent, then asked: "Young Master Zhou, are you a public servant?"
