Section 2

"Duoduo, aunt, you are all mistaken. I am not suing Tong Zhuoyao; I am suing the Tong Group. Since I have promised my client to take on this case, I must handle it in an official capacity. It is Tong Zhuoyao who is fundamentally in the wrong. The Y Building project must be halted; it is he who has made one mistake after another to reach this point." She remained obstinate in her views

Manjun's heart was stirred as she hurried towards the car. The car door opened, and the person sitting inside took her by surprise

Aunt looked weary and said, "Yes, it's quite a distance. He brought me and your good friend here because he wants us to persuade you. He promised that he would not hold anything against you; you are still his wife. Do not go to court. Listen to your aunt, what does a woman need a career for? Having a family is the most important thing."

He Xijia listened to the two renowned lawyers arguing fiercely, and his understanding suddenly deepened. He pushed up his glasses and listened foolishly.

In this lonely world, we persistently seek the tender affection of deep love. However, the heavens do not always align with human wishes; each of us has our own thoughts and positions. Even those who love each other deeply are ultimately unable to achieve complete unity of thought. Aside from occasional tacit understanding, we still exist as two unrelated individuals.

Manjun did not think much and said: "Or perhaps he has self-awareness, at least it shows that he has finally seen his situation clearly; the Y building plan is fundamentally a flawed plan"

Jiang Zhaoyuan held two cups of hot coffee in his hands, clearly one was for himself and the other was for Tong Zhuoyao

I am waiting for you outside the courthouse. Li Hui was taken away by Lin Luyun. Originally, Lin Luyun intended to come in to see you, but Tong Shao stopped her. I hope that with the conclusion of the lawsuit, regardless of the outcome, you can return to how things were before.

"As you wish, I know you have the ability to defeat me." His eyes were filled with heart-wrenching pain

She looked at Li Hui with concern; the little one had lost weight, and his eyes were somewhat red and swollen. The thought of her son crying for his mother made her heart ache. Children always have the ability to touch the softest part of a mother's heart. She said: "How could Mommy not want you? Mommy is very busy with work. Once things settle down, Mommy will go to the hospital to give you a little sister"

She did not want to speak with Jiang Zhaoyuan, so she chose to avoid him. However, some people, the more they know you are evading them, the more they will choose to come closer to you, insisting on pricking you just once before they relent

What else is there to say? Manjun asked curiously

As a lawyer, I am doing what I am supposed to do. Regardless of who that person is, if he has done something wrong, he must bear the consequences. Feng Bowen is a mistake I made in my youth and ignorance, and I have already paid the price for it. " She raised her wrist to check the time and said, "There is still one hour until the court session, a civil lawsuit, so you need not be overly anxious; he has substantial financial resources.

She asked: "What did he just say to you? You didn't say anything you shouldn't have, did you? He must be trying to gather information about our evidence and witnesses from you."

Li Hui's small hand clutched the scarf on Man Jun's chest, her little mouth pouting as she was about to cry: "Mom, don't go, I want my mom..."

The mobile phone received a text message from Duoduo

Man Jun turned her face and looked out of the car, only to see He Xijia speaking respectfully to Tong Zhuoyao. She could not hear what they were saying, yet felt inexplicably displeased

Upon seeing her exit the vehicle, he inquired, "Are you still planning to continue with this lawsuit?"

I gave her a sum of money

He Xi Jia wanted to speak but hesitated

Tong Shao, come, have some hot coffee to refresh yourself. We will go through the procedures again before the court session starts.

Li Duoduo was dressed in simple cotton and linen clothes, her unmade-up face showing a healthy complexion. In Lijiang, she must be living a peaceful and carefree life. This time she came, it must be to act as a mediator. Sure enough, she opened her mouth and said: "Manjun, are you out of your mind? Look at how big your belly is; you are due to give birth in about a month. How could you sue the father of your child? Can't you just live well? You could completely choose not to get involved in this matter. Over the years, how much have you both gone through to reach this point? If you do not cherish it, you are only destroying it. Let it go; he will forgive you."

"Mom—" Li Hui's voice came from the car window

Aunt pushed a few times, yet still accepted the money

Zhuo Yao, between us, who is playing the heartless one

"Ruan Manjun, if you compare yourself to me, the only thing you can be proud of is that your man is Tong Zhuoyao. Aside from that, what else do you have? I used to envy you and be jealous of you, but now, you have even lost him. Do you think you have anything that can surpass me? If I win today, what is the promise your mother-in-law Lin Luyun made to me? Are you interested in hearing it?" Jiang Zhaoyuan asked provocatively.

Her client is Luo Juan, the wife of migrant worker Jin Jiao. She is a migrant worker and has two children. The older child is in elementary school, while the younger one is just over one year old. Before her husband had the accident, she was cooking in the cafeteria at the construction site where her husband worked

Manjun took some money out of her bag and handed it to her aunt, saying: "I have troubled you by bringing you all this way. Please take this money to buy some clothes for my sister. I also ask you to help keep an eye on the house in the small fishing village, as I may return there soon."

She turned around and said angrily: "Tong Zhuoyao, it is you who have personally destroyed our home, it is you who have changed! You are no longer that man who used to draw comics and was free from the taint of money; you have now completely transformed into a business tycoon. For the sake of financial gain, you resort to any means, disregarding lives. I must stop your plans; I do not want you to sink deeper and deeper into the sea of greed. Do you understand?"

He said something that I don't quite understand. He told me to relax, saying that we will definitely win today's lawsuit and that he is destined to lose. The trial hasn't even started yet; why is he being so negative? Is he doubting Lawyer Jiang's competence, or is he deliberately throwing out a smokescreen to mislead us and make us let our guard down?" He Xijia analyzed.

This is your one-sided account; you would rather believe outsiders than me. It is you who has changed; in order to become a renowned lawyer, you have neglected even your own child. He was extremely disappointed

He Xi Jia closely followed Man Jun, extending his hand to support her

"A pregnancy makes one foolish for three years. You are currently in your pregnancy, and it is quite normal for your emotions to be unstable. If you tell me that it is because of the rampant rumors about him and Jiang Zhaoyuan's scandal, and you harbor resentment, taking seemingly legitimate measures to retaliate, then I can understand. What I cannot comprehend is that in the past, you were willing to sacrifice everything for him, even for Feng Bowen... Why now, in order to uphold your righteous stance as a lawyer, must you make things difficult for him?" Li Duoduo spoke frankly, even bringing up the things that Man Jun did for Feng Bowen back then.

Jiang Zhaoyuan stared at her abdomen and sighed, "You truly are someone who cannot enjoy your blessings. Which member of the Tong family has wronged you? Why must you be so resolute? You are even more extreme than I, an outsider. Moreover, as a member of the Zhengqing Law Firm, you know very well that the Tong Group is the lifeblood of Zhengqing. Both personally and professionally, you should not be so uncompromising. The director almost lost his position due to your obstinacy. You come to court with a big belly, and I genuinely fear that if you are provoked, you might give birth right here in court, which would not be a pleasant sight." After saying this, she pursed her lips and chuckled.

He Xijia stood aside, quietly observing Tong Zhuoyao's face. Even she, an outsider, could see how much he cared for Manjun

"Aunt, Duo Duo, what are you doing here?" She got into the car and said to He Xijia, "Wait for me for a few minutes"

In just two short months, they became like strangers, as if the people who once loved each other intensely in the past were not them

Man Jun said indifferently: "It seems that the one who benefits the most from my actions is you. According to the legal inference that the one with the greatest benefit has the greatest suspicion, many things should have been instigated by you. Rest assured, there is no need for Lawyer Jiang to worry; my child will not be so unaccomplished."

Man Jun shook her head and said: "You never believe you are wrong. My client, her husband has died, leaving behind a helpless child. Who will give her justice"

"Come, let Aunt Duoduo give you a hug." Duoduo held Li Hui tightly, looking at Man Jun with a worried expression

Li Hui, you must listen to your father. Your mother is going to work, so go to Aunt Duo Duo's arms. She handed Li Hui over to Duo Duo

Is it possible

She was furious: "Enough! I know you have money. What I want now is for you to stop your Y building plan and not harm more innocent people."

In the past, the phrase "looking at each other without weariness" has now unexpectedly turned into a narrow encounter.

He lowered his head, clearly defeated

She kissed Li Hui on the cheek, steeled herself, quickly opened the car door and got out. Just before closing the door, she heard Li Hui crying out for her mother. At that moment, her heart felt like it was being cut by a knife. Whether it was self-inflicted suffering or a severance of happiness, she did not consider; she had to calm her emotions and organize the statement she needed to make in court later.

"I have no interest at all." Just as she was saying this, Tong Zhuoyao walked over, and she immediately walked away

Do you think the group of friends you brought over can make me back down? Tong Zhuoyao, you still do not understand the crux of the issue between us, and that is our biggest problem. Xi Jia, it is time for us to go to court. " She said to He Xijia, bypassing him, standing tall and straight as she ascended the steps, not pausing any longer

Like planets, even when surrounded by brilliance and shining in harmony, they will still follow their own trajectories in orbit.

He Xi Jia waved his hand and said, "No, no, really not. He just asked me how you have been lately, if there is anything uncomfortable, and whether you have been attending your prenatal check-ups on time. He also said—"

In the courtroom

In the lounge on the second floor of the courthouse, Manjun and Jiang Zhaoyuan happened to run into each other.

Li Hui is truly missing her mother. She pinches her ear with her small hand and gives her a loud kiss on the cheek, saying with a sense of grievance: "Mom, Grandma says you don't want me and Dad anymore. Whenever I say I want Mom, Grandma gets angry."