Who Made Him a Lawyer?

Chapter 438: Chapter 325: Transferring Assets

The case won’t go to a second trial, right... Zhao Yi thinks it’s unnecessary.

After all, both parties have reached a settlement, and the defendant has compensated the plaintiff with a large sum of money to end the matter.

Given that, the plaintiff has no reason to appeal for a second trial.

Besides...

Even if they appealed, what could come of it?

I am the judge of the first trial, and according to the law, a judge from the first trial cannot appear in the second trial!

So...

"The troublesome matter is dealt with!"

Zhao Yi let out a sigh of relief, displaying a touch of emotion on his face, then stood up, ignoring the noisy courtroom as he walked leisurely outside.

Not long after, the courtroom, which was once crowded, became completely deserted.

...

Meanwhile.

Outside the court.

"Mr. Zhu, Mr. Zhu, what are your thoughts on the plaintiff’s demand for forty-seven million in compensation? Will Zhengyang Mining Company truly pay compensation to the people of Run Dong Weaving Plant!?"

"Chairman Zhu, the plaintiff’s lawyer mentioned collusion between your side and state-owned enterprises, is this true?"

"Reporter Liu Jinshui lost his left hand while petitioning, if it was indeed the project manager’s doing, where did the connections come from?"

"Give me a clear answer, don’t evade!!!"

"..."

Outside the court, countless reporters surrounded Zhu Haoyi and Li Yang, and even as the two squeezed forward, several reporters would step back, keeping their microphones and cameras trained on Zhu Haoyi and Li Yang!

Under the glaring flashlights, Zhu Haoyi’s expression turned grim.

He kept using his hand to block the microphones coming from all directions.

"Move aside, move aside!"

"I have no obligation to answer your questions!"

"Move aside!!!"

Zhu Haoyi and Li Yang flowed through the crowd, and after a while, finally escaped the reporters’ torment.

There was no way around it; although most of these people were just bumbling fools, some were rather sharp, asking questions that were simply too incisive!

Like the one about Liu Jinshui losing his left hand and subsequently being blocked from petitioning.

How could a project manager have such extensive connections!?

If I were to explain this, I’d inevitably get dragged into it, and then it would be just like mud falling onto pants—whether or not it’s dirt, it still looks like it!

But unfortunately, reporters never heed the opinions of those they interview.

"Mr. Zhu, there are many details from the first trial that remain unexplained; do you think the plaintiff will initiate a second trial?"

Another reporter asked.

Second trial?

Screw that!

Inwardly furious, Zhu Haoyi directly shoved the person to the side.

"Move!"

With great force, he pushed the reporter aside, leaving them flustered and stumbling.

Immediately, Li Yang and Zhu Haoyi dashed into the business car they had arrived in.

"Bang!"

The car door swung open.

Li Yang got in and started the car, then quickly stepped on the gas, speeding away from the court premises.

Dozens of reporters watched the tail lights of the car and could only sigh reluctantly.

In the car.

"Damn, damn, damn!"

"Forty-seven million... a full forty-seven million!"

"The mining company’s cash is already in Wu Guotao’s damn pockets, where can I get forty-seven million!?"

"..."

Just as Li Yang drove away from the courthouse, he heard Zhu Haoyi’s voice in his ear, full of anger, as if he had lost all reason.

He didn’t argue back, because he knew what Zhu Haoyi said was true.

Although the mining company has a large cash flow, Zhengyang Mining Company is different; quite a portion of its money has flowed into the hands of people like Wu Guotao.

So compared to other companies that would need to bleed to gather such huge funds, Zhengyang Mining Company would likely close down if it tried to cough up the money...

"Let’s first transfer the company’s assets."

Li Yang sighed, "We’ll get some money to placate them for now, then quickly leave Eastern Country with the technology!"

Hearing this, Zhu Haoyi paused, his anger slightly dissipating, but still feeling upset, with a grim expression.

Neither of them had thought about truly compensating the money.

They only needed to first take out a few million to placate Liu Jinshui and Xu Liang.

Secretly transferring the company’s assets overseas, then taking the technology to flee elsewhere.

Just as Zhang Shan, the victim of the case, feared: Zhu Haoyi might offer many benefits on the surface, but ultimately it’s just words. Once they get what they want... they might soon turn on him, bringing the money back!

"Before leaving, get someone to kill him!"

A glint of ruthlessness flashed in Zhu Haoyi’s eyes suddenly.

He’s not a good person, treating human lives as mere Grass. Over the years, quite a few souls have been buried under his mining enterprise.

Now that Xu Liang is jumping... one more doesn’t make a difference!

Li Yang paused, but didn’t argue back, silently nodding in agreement.

"But still, prioritize the technology and figure out how we can get it," he added.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Haoyi snapped back to reality, frowning in thought.

After a long while, he slowly said:

"After the first trial, the mining company owes forty-seven million in compensation, which should dispel their suspicion."

"From what we just observed, even Xu Liang isn’t immune; the contract he signed with Liu Jinshui was likely based on a percentage of the total compensation as a commission."

"If nothing unexpected happens...."

Why couldn’t they obtain the technology before?

The reason was Yang Ruoxi haunting him like a persistent ghost, constantly watching him, leaving him too scared to contact others!

But now it’s better.

The first trial is over, forty-seven million in compensation; Xu Liang has no reason to have people watch him anymore.

If that’s the case....

"Act tonight!"

A decisive look flashed in Li Yang’s mind.

The seriousness filled Zhu Haoyi’s eyes, and he immediately nodded.

"Alright!"

With that, the car swiftly left the core area, disappearing from sight in no time.

...

...

Five o’clock in the afternoon.

Inside the quadrangle courtyard.

"Tsk, forty-seven million, Zhu Haoyi can really hold back!"

"A complete withdrawn turtle, even more so than Zhao Hailong from Jiang City, agreeing to such an outrageous demand..."

The moment Yang Ruoxi stepped into the courtyard, she couldn’t help but remark.

Though she wasn’t at the plaintiff’s table, she did have a seat in the gallery, watching the entire case, so she naturally knew how much of a turtle Zhu Haoyi was during the trial!

Thought Zhao Hailong from Jiang City already backed down enough by avoiding face-to-face with Xu Liang from start to finish.

But compared to Zhu Haoyi... he’s just small potatoes!

Daring to give a compensation of forty-seven million!

With the compensation reasons Xu Liang mentioned, how is Zhu Haoyi any different from ceding land for reparations!?

Almost no difference!

"Heh, he isn’t a withdrawn turtle."

Xu Liang saw it clearly, he walked into the courtyard, speaking as he went, and put his briefcase down on the stone table.

He then headed to the kitchen, explaining along the way.

"It’s highly probable that Zhu Haoyi... never intended to compensate from the start!"

Never... never intended to compensate!?

Yang Ruoxi was stunned, then her delicate face showed surprise.

"Really!?"

"Really."

Xu Liang responded.

"That bastard’s identity isn’t simple, he came to Upper City with ulterior motives, not for the trial."

"Once he gets through the trial phase, with no one keeping an eye on him... do you believe it won’t be long before Zhu Haoyi disappears from the country? And so will Zhengyang Mining Company’s money."

The only thing that can be left is the few hundred thousand compensations Zhu Haoyi paid early to stabilize himself.

Yang Ruoxi was a bit confused, feeling extremely shocked.

Su Yu, on the other hand, was somewhat mentally prepared, having gradually realized it during the trial.

Forty-seven million in compensation, and the other side only intended to pay a few hundred thousand!?

However, after a moment, he suddenly reacted, frowning, questioning:

"A motive? What motive?"

"Zhu Haoyi has another goal in coming to Upper City?"

"Perhaps."

Su Yu spoke, hesitatingly, but also without specifics, so she turned to look at Xu Liang.

Xu Liang nodded, but it was clear he didn’t continue. After all, he had signed a confidentiality agreement with National Security, and if he revealed anything prematurely... he’d likely end up in the same predicament as Zhu Haoyi.

"Alright, the first trial’s over, take a break."

"Do your feet hurt?"

Xu Liang suddenly changed the subject, speaking while glancing down.

He saw Yang Ruoxi wearing a white blouse with a bow at the collar, and sleek trousers, with black stiletto high heels on her small feet.

She had a well-proportioned body, her clothes accentuating her ample bosom, slim waist, and curvy behind, quite sexy.

At the same time, she exuded a sense of professional woman’s charm.

Only...

Xu Liang remembered that this girl couldn’t wear high heels.

Yang Ruoxi wanted to say something, but glanced at Su Yu beside her.

Su Yu wore professional office attire, her hair up, giving off a sexy and intellectual vibe, the most critical point...

She was taller than herself!

Even with high heels, Yang Ruoxi was barely eye-level with Su Yu.

"They don’t hurt; I’ve been wearing them for years, why would they hurt now!?"

Yang Ruoxi grumbled but still obediently sat on the stone bench, determined not to move a step.

"Tsk..."

Xu Liang was speechless, he looked at Su Yu again.

He didn’t know what the two girls were comparing all day, weren’t they just putting themselves through misery!

But then he thought of those people in winter who sacrifice warmth for style....

And instantly understood the war between the two girls.

"Alright, you’re old enough, go change into slippers."

Xu Liang tapped Yang Ruoxi’s head, then rubbed Su Yu’s head.

"You too, she’s naturally silly, why provoke her!"

He didn’t need to think to know, it was definitely Su Yu showboating, leading to Yang Ruoxi wearing such an outfit out of defiance.

And indeed, that was the case.

Su Yu stuck out her pink tongue, a bit crafty.

"Why are you tapping my head!?"

Xiaoyang widened her eyes, feeling a sense of injustice.

Xu Liang, speechless, could only reach out to rub her head too.

"Sasha..."

As her hair was brushed by fingers, Yang Ruoxi instinctively closed her eyes comfortably.

Until...

"Squeak~"

The door opened.

A familiar figure knocked on the door, but found it open, inadvertently pushing it open with the knock.

He initially wanted to keep knocking, but upon raising his head, he saw the scene in the courtyard.

Zhang Tian froze for a moment, then paused, saying:

"Um..."

"Looks like I came at the wrong time?"