Who Made Him a Lawyer?

Chapter 451: Chapter 338: Old Fart [求月票!]

Zhu Haoyi is a spy... How could Zhu Haoyi possibly be a spy!?

He can’t be a spy!!!

Wu Guotao’s heart at this moment could not be described as terror anymore.

It should be trembling!!!

He knows better than anyone what he has actually done!

Zhu Haoyi gives money, he takes care of things, even if it’s dealing with dead people, he can erase it, and even previously he could file a case and have others drag the investigation eternally due to ’competence issues.’

But later, he got bolder and didn’t bother with such troublesome matters, until Xu Liang wanted to file a case, and he directly refused to register it!

This situation might not have been a big deal before, being found out would just mean a few years in prison, but...

If Zhu Haoyi is a spy, then the nature is completely different!

Bribery? That’s already half treason!

"Could this be a misunderstanding!?"

Wu Guotao immediately struggled, his face showing fear.

He wanted today to be a dream, a scare that would pass when he woke up.

But unfortunately, the cold handcuffs on his wrists told him that this was not a dream, but a solid reality!

"Misunderstanding? No misunderstanding!"

National Security spoke coldly, "Zhu Haoyi’s identity has been confirmed, Western Country gave him the codename ’Young Master Sauce No. 2.’"

The codename has been confirmed...

Wu Guotao’s face turned pale, a dizziness and helplessness filled his entire body, making his fat body sway somewhat.

Seeing this, the two National Security officers immediately held him up and dragged him outside.

Feeling himself being dragged away.

Wu Guotao’s heart surged with a hint of despair, his face showing fear, struggling:

"Misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding!!!"

"Old Zhang, Old Zhang say something for me, say something!!!!"

"I don’t know, I really don’t know about this matter.... "

His voice became smaller and smaller.

Until he was shoved into the car, he could only see a sinister face trying to get close to the window, the handcuffed hands occasionally appearing on the window.

Secretary Zhang turned his head away, no longer looking.

A moment later.

"Buzz~!"

The car suddenly started, taking away Wu Guotao and his despair.

Seeing this, Secretary Zhang sighed, and was about to leave, but was called by someone behind.

"Zhang... Secretary Zhang, what’s going on?"

Rare Earth New Materials Company’s Manager Wang swallowed, his face full of confusion looking at Secretary Zhang.

Manager Wang felt very confused.

He had never felt this confused about any project he handled, unlike this one!

Yes, Manager Wang admitted, in the beginning, he was indeed negligent, he didn’t thoroughly verify before reaching an agreement with Zhu Haoyi on the rare earth mining cooperation.

But that was on the premise that the other party had all the necessary documents in order!

Those were all the documents, theoretically, anyone coming wouldn’t do a painstaking check.

Moreover, before he could start mining... Upper City suddenly sent information.

Overwhelming news, all over the country people were saying that Manager Wang was collaborating with Zhu Haoyi from Zhengyang Mining Company, colluding, even accusing him of being a capitalist.

Manager Wang was dumbfounded, the accusation was enough to shoot him for ten minutes and he still wouldn’t pay off the debt!

He could only suspend the project, but suspension didn’t mean no investment, on the contrary... the company invested significant manpower, resources, and energy, if the mine suffered severe losses...

Then the responsibility could only be borne by Manager Wang, estimating that his position will not be secure by then!

So he could only negotiate with Wu Guotao, hoping to mine first, but unexpectedly the other party wanted to extort him, Manager Wang initially decided to pay out of his pocket, accepting it as his bad luck, yet today he witnessed such a spectacle....

"With Wu Guotao gone, who will approve the mining?"

Manager Wang was stunned, saying anxiously.

"The police haven’t completed the investigation into whether I participated in the murder!"

If this drags on for another year and a half, and they come to a conclusion, by then estimating that the situation will be too late!

Hearing this, Secretary Zhang thought for a moment and then said:

"You just need to contact the police station for follow-up, the police station operates as usual."

This matter was simple for him, not considered a major issue.

He then turned to leave, Secretary Zhang still needs to handle matters carefully to avoid being implicated by Wu Guotao.

Upon hearing, Manager Wang sighed in relief but thought briefly.

"With Zhu Haoyi gone, estimating Zhengyang Mining Company will collapse.... "

"Hmm, then who do I share profits with?"

Manager Wang fell deep into thought.

He realized, it seemed he could... gain a mine for free?

No, not just a mine, with the collapse of Zhengyang Mining Company, other projects under its name would surely become leaderless!

Could he use information asymmetry to....

Manager Wang felt scrambled, he suddenly thought this world was very ridiculous.

A second ago, he was worried his position might disappear.

The next second, he found he might be about to be promoted....

"What a ridiculous world."

Manager Wang cursed casually, scratching his butt as he walked away.

"Merchants in Zhengyang City are so dishonorable!!!"

...

...

The next day.

August 21st.

Upper City.

Six-thirty in the morning.

In Xu Liang’s courtyard house, he sat in the side room, putting down the pen in his hand.

[Number ’20050820’, Case ’Young Master Sauce Case!’]

[Please write ’National Theft!’]

[(Already written)]

For a long time...

[Congratulations on acquiring the skill: ’Boiled Pork in Chili Sauce lv1!’]

[Special Skill: ’Life Coach’]

[Life Coach: Maybe you can brainwash others in court!]

(Note: A qualified litigator needs a bit of cooking skills, a healthy body to run fast, some flexible boundaries, and the ability to inspire people with speeches!)

(Note: When you give a speech to Sun Zhongmin, Zhao Shui, Qi Tao, and others in a beer bar, the effect is even better!)

Xu Liang looked at the new skill, rubbing his chin, feeling that something was off.

Life Coach?

Brainwashing others counts as being a life coach!?

Then giving a speech in court... how strange, why does it make me feel a little itchy in my heart?

Xu Liang couldn’t figure it out, but it didn’t stop him from accepting all the skills.

[Name: Xu Liang]

[Age: 24 years old]

[Case Records: ’Snail Case’ ’Camel Meat Case’ ’Talent Case’ ’Innate Demon Case’ ’Steel Case’ ’Abduction and Amputation Case’ ’Human Experiment Case’ ’Young Master Sauce Case’]

[Skills: ’Melancholy Soul-Devouring Rice Bowl lv5’ ’Curry Rice Bowl lv5’ ’Mapo Tofu lv4’ ’Squirrel Mandarin Fish lv4’ ’Sour and Spicy Shredded Potatoes lv4’ ’Butcher’s Skill in Slicing Beef lv4’ ’Yangchun Noodles lv5’ ’Boiled Pork in Chili Sauce’]

[Special Skills: ’Martial Arts Master’ ’Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart’ ’Master of Traceology’ ’Master of Grappling’ ’One Thousand and One Nights’ ’Geological Exploration Expert’ ’Life Coach’]

Seeing the increasing number of cases he solved.

Xu Liang’s heart suddenly felt a unique sense of satisfaction that only a collecting enthusiast would understand.

Until a sound startled him.

"Knock knock knock, knock knock knock!"

The sound of knocking at the door.

Xu Liang put down the leather-bound book, then put on his shoes and went to open the door.

"Squeak~"

The door opened.

Professor Zhang and his student Li Jun appeared in front of him.

"Ahem, well, I came to see how Old Wu’s thesis is going..."

Professor Zhang looked a bit awkward, stumbling over his words as if embarrassed.

Xu Liang instantly understood, and immediately stepped aside, smiling:

"My teacher isn’t awake yet. Professor Zhang, would you like to sit down and wait a bit?"

Saying this, he glanced at the sky.

The time was still very early.

"Professor Zhang, have you eaten? If not, would you like to have a bite with us?"

Hearing this, Professor Zhang’s eyes lit up, and his taste buds instinctively awakened, but he still said modestly, "That... that wouldn’t be very proper."

"What’s improper about it?"

"The more the merrier, and besides, it’s just noodles for breakfast, just a bit more to share."

Xu Liang said warmly.

Professor Zhang had been coming for meals almost every day for the past few months.

There was no choice; as people age, they can’t stand strong-smelling, greasy food, yet eating bland-tasting food could drive them crazy.

Legal experts easily become depressed, and if they can’t even eat well... they might even wish they were dead.

But Xu Liang is different.

Even the blandest Yangchun Noodles are an absolute delight, making anyone exclaim in satisfaction while eating!

And most importantly...

After eating, not only does one feel energized, but there’s also an inexhaustible vigor, lasting longer than the young while jogging in the square, satisfying the palate and maintaining health, simply killing two birds with one stone!

"Then I’ll accept your kind offer."

Professor Zhang almost drooled but still spoke with a stern face.

"Alright, wait a moment, I’ll go get things ready." Xu Liang chuckled and then walked towards the kitchen.

Seeing him leave.

Professor Zhang’s student Li Jun couldn’t help it anymore, looking at his teacher, he said:

"Teacher, your acting is actually quite bad."

Upon hearing this, Professor Zhang’s old face flushed with a hint of red, and he immediately retorted in embarrassment:

"Why don’t you consider your own fault!? If you can’t even fry an egg properly, would this old man have to come to this old bastard’s place for free meals!?"

Li Jun immediately showed a rueful expression on his face.

"Teacher, I’m a law student, isn’t a law student’s job to study the law, what’s cooking got to do with it..."

Professor Zhang thought so too, but still said:

"Do you think your teacher is worse than Wu Chengjun!?"

"Or do you think you’re worse than Xu!!!"

Li Jun was surprised and said, "Do you even need to ask? Of course, I’m worse than Senior Brother Xu, teacher, are you confused? How can you even ask this question? It’s obvious to everyone."

Professor Zhang: ?

"Useless!!!" Professor Zhang said, embarrassed and annoyed.

"You’ll go learn cooking this afternoon, otherwise, if you keep freeloading you won’t feel any shame!"

Li Jun: ?

"Huh? Learn cooking this afternoon?"

Li Jun widened his eyes and pointed at himself.

"Me?"

"Yes, you." Professor Zhang nodded, "I’m not giving you high expectations, a few hours at noon should be enough, as long as you can reach ninety percent of Xu’s level."

Li Jun: ?

’Is the teacher really senile!?’

Li Jun was shocked.

But he knew that when the teacher’s jealousy flared up, it was best not to say a word, or else it would all backfire on him!

So he wisely kept his mouth shut.

Soon after, Wu Chengjun got up and washed up, and then saw Professor Zhang waiting for an early meal at the dining table, he immediately laughed.

"You old bastard, freeloading again."

"Haha, still alive, huh? I thought you were dead asleep, just sitting here waiting for a feast."

The two met, exchanged a friendly greeting, and then Professor Zhang quickly changed the subject from his freeloading.

"By the way."

"How’s the case your student is working on going?"