10. Wen Yu surely have a lot of secret admirers.
In the days that ensued, Wen Yu found herself engulfed in various engagements.
One such pursuit led her to meet Jiang Ming, one of the top lawyer in country who had successfully defended his client and cases for up to 95%.
A senior and also mentor for Lawyer Louise.
Highly adept, with just a few encounters, he effortlessly untangled the complexities at hand.
Within a vast and luminous office, Lawyer Jiang meticulously scrutinized the materials Wen Yu had submitted.
He smiled gently, "You were introduced by Louise , so let me give you the bottom line: optimistically speaking, we might be able to reduce the sentence to two years."
Wen Yu's emotions were a mix of complexity and uncertainty.
She expecting more than that.
Relaxedly seated with hands crossed, Lawyer Jiang smiled again.
"Even Louise Luo pleaded with me. Why didn't he take charge of this lawsuit himself? If he did, there's a high chance we could overturn the case and plead innocent."
Unwilling to divulge such thoughts, Wen Yu fabricated an excuse, "Perhaps Lawyer Luo doesn't have an opening."
Lawyer Jiang smiled without comment.
He politely escorted Wen Yu to the door. Although grateful, she was well aware that these courtesies were merely a reflection of Louise's influence.
As she stepped out of the elevator, about to hail a cab home, a familiar voice called her name.
She turned to find an acquaintance, someone named Jiang Rui.
Jiang Rui was a childhood friend of Guo Xiang's, running his own trading company at a young age.
In the past, when Wen Yu was with Guo Xiang, they had met a few times at gatherings.
Approaching her casually, Jiang Rui inquired, "Are you here for business?"
Wen Yu didn't conceal the truth,
"I'm here to see Lawyer Jiang."
Jiang Rui chuckled, "Looking for my dad, huh?" Wen Yu was momentarily taken aback.
Jiang Rui was Lawyer Jiang's son?
Tall and somewhat delicate in appearance, Jiang Rui possessed the traits adored by his elder sister—a type reminiscent of an affectionate, loyal canine.
He proposed, "Wen Yu, let me treat you to dinner! We're all acquainted, and I'll certainly help if I can."
Wen Yu hesitated for a moment but eventually agreed.
Jiang Rui brought his car around—a striking red Ferrari. Seated inside, he remarked, "No girl has ever sat in my car before you, Wen Yu; you're the first."
Wen Yu couldn't shake off the feeling that getting involved with Jiang Rui was somewhat unpredictable!
He was excessively enthusiastic!
Despite their limited encounters, they had exchanged only a few words.
Nevertheless, Wen Yu didn't want to offend Lawyer Jiang's son. She got into the car.
Once Wen Yu fastened her seatbelt, Jiang Rui asked, "What cuisine do you prefer?"
Without fuss, Wen Yu suggested,
"How about Thai cuisine?"
Jiang Rui pressed the accelerator.
Throughout the ride, Wen Yu remained mostly silent, her mind engrossed in the details of the lawsuit.
Jiang Rui didn't disturb her.
However, during red lights, he would silently gaze at her.
No one knows he had harbored affection for Wen Yu all along . But he couldn't express it out because she was with Guo Xiang.
Not even Guo Xiang was aware; he had left behind several previous girlfriends, and many had coveted him.
If not for his regard for Guo Xiang, who knows how many would have vied for him!
After half an hour, Jiang Rui parked the car outside a bustling Thai restaurant.
The place was packed, owing to its delightful cuisine.
Opting for a window-side table, Guan Rui took the lead in ordering. When Wen Yu offered to pay, Jiang Rui smiled, "I never realized, Wen Yu, that you're such an assertive lady."
Wen Yu knew he was jesting, "Jiang Rui, don't tease me. A dinner treat isn't a big deal."
Jiang Rui restrained himself.
Wen Yu's gesture of treating was purely out of respect for his father, and he was aware of this reality.
He sought an opportunity to engage with her further.
At that moment, a striking couple entered the restaurant.
The man was suave, the woman beautiful.
They were no strangers— they were Guo Xiang and Luo Chen.
Wen Yu noticed them too. Hastily, she used the menu to conceal her face, inwardly musing, "Getting involved with Jiang Rui seems truly unpredictable!"
However, Jiang Rui was anxious not to go unnoticed by Guo Xiang.
He took the initiative and greeted, "Guo Xiang."
As Guo Xiang was about to respond, his gaze froze. Despite Wen Yu's attempt to shield her face, he immediately recognized her.
Furrowing his brow, Guo Xiang wondered, "How is Wen Yu with Jiang Rui?"
Jiang Rui kindly explained to him, "Wen Yu sought my dad's help for a lawsuit, and I was just trying to understand the case."
Men are perceptive creatures, and with a few words, Guo Xiang read between the lines— Jiang Rui liked Wen Yu, and this was his way of declaring war!
Amused, Guo Xiang chuckled, "Jiang Rui, you're so kind?"
Then, turning to Wen Yu, he remarked, "You believe in him? Becareful that don't get tricked, and you still help counting money for him."
Sensing something awry, Luo Chen asked, "Guo Xiang, do you know her?"