Who Made Him a Lawyer?

Chapter 428: Chapter 315: Major Clue! One US Dollar! [Seeking Monthly Votes!]

There are six people in the courtyard, counting in Wu Chengjun and Professor Zhang who occasionally comes to grab a meal, that’s seven people.

In the past, the groceries Xu Liang bought could last three to four days, but now... they can only last for a day.

If Wang Chao has a good appetite, the food might not even last two meals.

"So, what do you all want to eat? Let me make a note."

Xu Liang looked at Su Yu and Yang Ruoxi, asking them.

"Squirrel Mandarin Fish!" Yang Ruoxi said, looking very happy, with a slight smile on her face.

Nowadays, her taste has become picky. Even eating out doesn’t feel tasty, not as good as a random stir-fried rice Xu Liang makes at home!

"Shredded Potatoes."

Su Yu pursed her lips and said softly.

Xu Liang nodded, just about to go out, but...

Their words awakened a sleeping lion!

"Food? Where’s the food!?"

A muffled voice sounded, and in the next second, Wang Chao, who was napping in the guest room, pushed the door open with one hand, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he looked around eager to go.

"Brother Liang, I want Yangchun Noodles!"

"These noodles give strength; I feel so great eating them!!!"

Wang Chao said excitedly.

Some time ago, Xu Liang showcased his new skill and made him a bowl of noodles; after tasting it, Wang Chao felt invigorated.

After eating those noodles... he felt a surge of energy, more than enough to go around!

When he worked out, he even broke his running record, feeling utterly surprised himself.

Xu Liang:....

’Taking something that boosts vitality as protein powder...’

Xu Liang hesitated to speak, but seeing the sharp look on his counterpart, he gave up on the idea.

"Okay, we’ll have noodles as the main dish later."

Upon hearing this, Wang Chao was overjoyed, saying, "Brother Liang, I’ll go buy the groceries for you!"

Wang Chao buying groceries?

Memories that weren’t so pleasant flashed through Xu Liang’s mind, like the time he asked Wang Chao to buy pork tenderloin and he returned with human tenderloin....

Although this is Upper City with strict security measures, one cannot resist the workings of the supernatural.

The case is at a crucial point, the second trial could essentially determine the case’s direction, such unnecessary risks were absolutely not worth taking, and Xu Liang immediately reached out to veto this idea.

"You go back to sleep, I’ll go with your sister."

Wang Chao scratched his head, then nodded, and went back to prepare for a workout.

Xu Liang then took Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu, found a tricycle, and prepared to go to the vegetable market.

The tricycle was pedal-powered.

It wasn’t one of those with a canopy, touted as moving roadblocks, but a small tricycle with only a flatbed, commonly used by villagers or vegetable vendors.

It’s just that...

Now Xu Liang’s tricycle had two graceful young women sitting on it.

Yang Ruoxi felt a bit shy, but looking at Xu Liang, she happily sat on it, humming some unknown tunes, which actually sounded pretty good.

Su Yu was wearing a white dress, she pursed her lips, sat on one side, and then placed her backpack on her lap.

"Squeak~!"

Xu Liang pedaled hard, his mouth twitching slightly.

No kidding, he felt like he was pulling a little pig, very hefty!

Fortunately, this bit of weight wasn’t too much for him. Shortly after, he drove out of the courtyard, heading east.

There are many vegetable markets in Upper City.

Although the place isn’t large, the population is quite big, not to mention many areas haven’t been developed or allowed for residence, so many vegetable markets popped up in residential neighborhoods due to demand.

The Dongyang Vegetable Market is one of them.

This place is close to the courtyard, considered one of the largest vegetable markets nearby, and the quality of the produce is strictly controlled.

"Squeak~!"

The tricycle slowed and stopped, Xu Liang looked up at the bustling and noisy market ahead.

The current time was eleven in the morning.

It’s the peak time for the vegetable market!

"Tsk, so many people, maybe we’ll run into Zhu Haoyi..."

Yang Ruoxi looked around and mumbled.

Zhu Haoyi’s establishment in Upper City was nearby, according to the time, he was really likely to appear at the Dongyang Vegetable Market.

But...

"It doesn’t matter, if he gets angry, I’ll just run."

Xu Liang parked his tricycle and said while walking.

The company culture at Conscience Law Firm is to be good on one’s feet, you might not be very educated, and your legal capabilities might not be strong.

But you certainly must run fast!

Otherwise, you might get hit even if you’re a little slow.

Although many newcomers still don’t understand, Xu Liang will lead by example and teach them well!

"Uh..."

Yang Ruoxi suddenly stopped, pulled on Xu Liang, and whispered:

"Can you really outrun them?"

"Of course." Xu Liang replied.

"Then can you run while holding me as well." Yang Ruoxi asked again.

"What do you mean?" Xu Liang’s face revealed a look of confusion.

In the next second, Yang Ruoxi raised her hand, pointing at the figures in front, then stepped back, positioning Xu Liang in front of her.

Xu Liang followed her direction with his gaze.

And saw...

At this moment, two figures were standing not far from them, staring intently at Xu Liang.

The two had no expression, like statues, but their eyes were incredibly sinister, overflowing with anger, as if they wanted to devour Xu Liang whole!

It was none other than... Zhu Haoyi and Li Yang!

Damn, they really came!?

Xu Liang’s heart skipped a beat, but his face showed no trace of fear, he smiled and walked forward, saying cheerfully:

"Mr. Zhu, Lawyer Li, nice to see you again."

"How’s your health been since we last met?"

How’s your health?

What health?

Looking at Xu Liang, Zhu Haoyi’s eyes started to become bloodshot, even his breathing became slightly hurried.

On the 17th, after the first trial adjourned, he had a hunch that something was off.

Nothing else, the last point thrown by the other party was simply for the sake of doing bad things!

The result was just as Xu Liang expected, the rare earth mining project... fell through.

Manager Wang of the Rare Earth New Materials Company directly suspended all project collaborations, initiated emergency public relations, and also planned to sue Zhengyang Mining Company!!!

Seven years.

In seven years, after much difficulty, he found an opportunity to connect with a state-owned enterprise, only to have it destroyed by a casual word from Xu Liang in court!

Even... in the future, if he wants to cooperate again, it will be much more difficult than now, and his task will become harder to complete!

The most crucial point is...

He was just about to meet someone at the Dongyang Vegetable Market, why did the other party show up again!?

Zhu Haoyi suddenly became alert inside, but still said in a low voice:

"Get lost!"

This voice came from the chest cavity, extremely low, brewing with anger.

"Oh, Mr. Zhu, why such a temper..."

Xu Liang said with a chuckle, continuing to rub salt in the wound.

"Could it be that the rare earth project fell through? That would be such a pity."

"After all, state-owned enterprises usually share some rare earth purification technology. Not getting the free stuff and not recovering the large amount of funds used..."

"My condolences, Mr. Zhu."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Haoyi did not look angry, just swept a glance around the vegetable market.

"Lawyer Xu, enjoying a momentary victory in words is unwise."

Li Yang suddenly spoke, bringing the topic back to the case, preventing the other party’s attention from scattering.

"The truth cannot become false, and the false cannot become true. There is no connection between the state-owned enterprise and the mining company, you and I both know this clearly."

Xu Liang said, "I listen to the court."

Upon hearing this.

Li Yang took a deep breath, showing no intention of staying longer, turned around and left with Zhu Haoyi.

They had made up their minds.

Once this storm passes, they would choose a time not to be suspected...

At the moment of leaving the vegetable market, a shadow of malice flashed in Zhu Haoyi’s eyes.

We must get rid of this person!

The planning of seven years was finally seeing progress, yet Xu Liang reinforced it with concrete and steel... On the day the court adjourned, Zhu Haoyi was almost driven mad with anger!

"Can’t let him ride out this storm..."

Xu Liang watched the backs of the two as they left, pondering.

Then he stopped thinking about it, and turned to start buying groceries.

The vegetable market had a comprehensive selection of groceries, nothing was missing, everything on the shopping list could be found.

After a long time...

"Meat, eggs, milk, flour... almost there."

Xu Liang filled the tricycle, wiped the sweat from his forehead, then looked at the list.

"Still missing scallion!"

"Once we buy that, we can leave."

Upon hearing this, the two girls also breathed a sigh of relief, obviously showing signs of fatigue.

The three of them had toured the entire Dongyang Vegetable Market, their legs were weak from exhaustion.

"Buy it quickly."

Xu Liang stopped resting, stood up and plunged into the vegetable market, moving from stall to stall, finally...

"Boss, how much for this scallion?"

Xu Liang pulled out a large scallion, over a meter long, and casually said.

The boss, a middle-aged man, saw Xu Liang coming to buy scallions and immediately laughed heartily:

"Top quality Zhangqiu scallions, buying them means earning."

Zhangqiu scallions, known as the king of scallions.

This thing can grow over two meters tall, even up to 2.68 meters, nearly three meters. When planted in the field, it’s like a cornfield, going into it is completely another kind of ’green barrier’.

However...

"This is stiff-leaf scallion."

Xu Liang looked at the scallion in his hand, his lips curled, speechless.

With top culinary skills, he can naturally distinguish ingredients, and this thing was clearly not Zhangqiu scallion.

It was stiff-leaf scallion!

The boss didn’t get angry when exposed, still laughed heartily.

"Top stiff-leaf scallion, thirty cents a pound, buy some."

Xu Liang: ...

This time Xu Liang was truly speechless, he looked at the boss not knowing what to say.

Fortunately, the price was reasonable, and the quality of the scallions was indeed higher than that of other stalls, so he simply took out the money.

"Give me some."

The boss immediately took several bundles of scallions and handed them to Xu Liang.

The difference in buying vegetables between the north and south is evident, in the north they often buy by bundles, one bundle lasts more than half a month.

But it’s not expensive.

"Here, I’ll give you back twenty-three yuan."

After counting, the boss then pulled out three banknotes, a ten, a five, and... a... one!?

No.

It’s not one yuan!

But...

"Dollar!?"

Yang Ruoxi watched the boss take out a US Dollar, raising her eyebrows.

"Based on exchange rates, this one dollar is eight Eastern Country Coins, making exactly twenty-three yuan."

The boss said openly.

"Boss, you have quite the supply chain, even got foreign currency!" Su Yu couldn’t help but chuckle, finding this boss a bit amusing.

However, Xu Liang looked at the paper money, suddenly frowning.

"You know, it was given to me during a transaction, I was surprised too at the time, but then I thought, keeping it is useless, better to exchange it for Eastern Country Coins for peace of mind, you can keep it as a memento."

The boss laughed heartily.

Until...

"Wait."

Suddenly Xu Liang took the US Dollar, put it in front, and examined it carefully for a long while.

A US Dollar, appearing in this place, and Zhu Haoyi also came here....

For a long time, Xu Liang fixed his serious gaze on the boss and spoke in a deep voice:

"This money... who gave it to you!?"