Chapter 1, Meeting in Silence

Xiao Hui is his personal driver, and his driving skills are as steady as he is. He certainly knows that the recent minor incident was not caused by him speeding to overtake due to time constraints. Clearly, it was she who violated the traffic rules, yet she brazenly reprimanded them; she truly is domineering.

He closed the document, casually resting his elbow on the car window, with an innate arrogance flickering in the depths of his eyes, and he began to smile silently

The melodious and resonant sound of the bell echoed from afar, intentionally or unintentionally awakening the slumbering earth. The sun leapt out of the clouds with great momentum, and in an instant, light blossomed, radiating warmth.

Jian Nuo is a simple person. In her youth, she developed the habit of waking up early to watch the sunrise whenever she faced important matters. Subconsciously, she always felt that being illuminated by the light of the sunrise would bring her good fortune in her endeavors for the new day. Thus, when the sun gradually rises from the east, she can finally attain the peace and tranquility her restless and anxious heart desires

For this case, she had indeed done her homework, and in addition, she had been interning beside Luo Yiheng for a long time, where she had also listened to his thorough case analyses. There was no reason for her not to succeed. Jian Nuo secretly gave herself a gesture of encouragement and continued to eat her breakfast

Xiao Hui was surprised, and a hint of confusion was revealed in his gaze, which was focused on the road conditions

Jin Nuo enjoys standing at a high place to overlook Yicheng. When the sun rises, witnessing this city filled with towering buildings enveloped in a bright glow, a serene and gentle smile appears on her delicate and sweet face, further accentuating the clarity and purity of her eyes set in her doll-like visage

Luo Yiheng was well aware of her commuting route and could roughly guess the "crime scene." He smiled slightly and said, "Yicheng is working on urban planning, and many sections of the road have prohibited right turns. Those who are unfamiliar with the shortcuts should pay more attention."

The man looked up, and his ink-colored eyes glimmered with understanding, "I know."

Jian Nuo raised her eyes, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over the documents on the table, her attention was diverted to https://www.hetushu.com. She said with a slightly dejected expression: "Senior brother, what method do you think Shan Shurou used to have her father draft a new will? If Shan Shuxi refuses to let it go, could her crime be quite serious?"

As a practicing lawyer, Jian Nuo understands that it is her responsibility to fully utilize her professional knowledge and skills, diligently and faithfully completing entrusted matters in accordance with the law, while maximizing the protection of the client's legitimate rights and interests, and she should not promise a guaranteed victory or exhibit any signs of discouragement before the outcome is determined

Blind to the road? She can find her way home even with her eyes closed. Jian Nuo pouted innocently, looking somewhat childlike

Noticing his gaze, Jian Nuo felt somewhat uncomfortable and raised her head to complain, "Senior Brother, you don't want to eat, do you?"

The man sat silently in the car, his cold gaze fixed on Jian Nuo's face for nearly half a minute. Just as the driver was about to speak again, he quickly suppressed the inexplicable irritation that had surged in his chest, lazily raised his hand, and lightly tapped the driver's seat.

Xiao Hui turned around, his gaze filled with reverence as he cast it back. The man glanced at him indifferently, then lowered his eyes to continue reviewing the documents; however, it seemed that his thoughts were no longer on this matter.

With a slight smile on his thin lips, warmth radiated from his brows and eyes like sunlight. He smiled without speaking, lowering his head to focus on organizing the materials needed for the court. Occasionally, the sound of turning pages would break the silence in the private office, but when Luo Yiheng paused his actions, the room fell silent instantly. The way she drank her porridge resembled a little kitten, surprisingly without a sound.

When she drove back to the apartment, it was already 7:30. She changed into a dark suit, gathered her long black hair into a bun, checked her briefcase to ensure she hadn't forgotten anything, and then Jian Nuo stepped out again

Despite her anger, Jian Nuo's tone remained very polite, perhaps due to her profession. She got straight to the point, and with a simple sentence, she clearly articulated the fault of the business vehicle driver for speeding

The man's stern expression could not conceal his authority, as he lowered his gaze. His voice, deep like that of a cello, resonated in the air. Xiao Hui heard him say: "Go to the court"

Jin Nuo curved her lips slightly and smiled

During working hours, the traffic flow is particularly heavy, and the vehicles are moving slowly. Jian Nuo frequently checks the time; today, she seems likely to be late, having left home ten minutes later than usual.

Jian Nuo inferred from the driver's reaction that there was someone in the back seat, but the closed windows prevented her from seeing the situation inside. Since the other party had already apologized, she naturally would not unreasonable pursue the matter, so she nodded and turned to sit back in her Honda. Soon, the car disappeared in front of the business vehicle

Do not think that Jian Nuo is very bold. When she was a child, the sound of thunder would scare her to tears. Yet, strangely, she dares to walk alone in the dark on the rugged mountain path, which is not something every girl can do. Very few people know that she has such a habit. When asked why, she casually replies: "There is hope in my heart. Knowing that the sun will rise soon, what is there to be afraid of"

Jian Nuo looked up at his refined and smiling eyes, feeling somewhat annoyed. "I left home ten minutes late, and there was a bit of traffic. Later, I received a ticket from the traffic officer, so that's how it turned out." After parting ways with the business vehicle, she took the same route to work as usual, and the outcome was predictable; she was caught red-handed by the traffic police. Remembering how she had previously criticized others for speeding, Jian Nuo muttered, "Why has the road I take every day suddenly prohibited right turns"

The car crawled along like a snail. Jian Nuo honked the horn to remind the driver in front that the green light was on. After enduring the traffic until the middle section of Xili Road, the road finally became clear. It would take just five minutes of driving to reach the destination by turning right at the intersection ahead. As she lightly moved her wrist, preparing to turn the steering wheel, unexpectedly, the car behind suddenly accelerated as if it intended to overtake.

Knowing that she inevitably felt a bit nervous taking on such a complex case for the first time, Luo Yiheng leaned forward, comforting her like an older brother as he gently patted her hand, his tone becoming even softer: "Don't be so tense, relax a little"

Luo Yiheng looked at her youthful face, his gaze subtly landing on her fitted suit, and he frowned slightly before pushing the bag on the table towards her: "First, have your breakfast, and we will depart in ten minutes."

If I hadn't stopped, your recent speeding could have resulted in an accident several times more severe than a traffic jam. Jian Nuo raised her gaze, her voice neither servile nor overbearing, kindly reminding: "Do not turn your means of transportation into a perpetrator of accidents, please drive carefully"

Wrapped in a mist of ethereal white, under the faint morning light at the horizon, Jian Nuo leisurely ascended the winding path, gathering her strength to reach the summit. Standing alone at the peak, she cast her gaze towards the distant sky, looking up at the clouds as they rose and swirled.

Upon hearing this, Luo Yiheng let out a soft laugh. However, the smile only lingered at the corners of his mouth, failing to reach his eyes. In front of the innocent girl, distant memories pieced together like a puzzle, and his soft heart involuntarily ached slightly, his gaze growing deeper and unfathomable. After such a long time, did she truly want to know about certain seemingly forgotten truths? Or had she always been waiting? Indeed, she was just waiting, and from the very beginning, he was fully aware of it. After such a long time, did she truly want to know about certain seemingly forgotten truths? Or had she always been waiting? Indeed, she was just waiting, and from the very beginning, he was fully aware of it.

At four o'clock in the morning, the streets are quiet and silent. The neon lights, which symbolize the bustling prosperity, have finally extinguished. The dim streetlights cast a warm yellow glow, soft and peaceful. Starting the car, Jian Nuo slowly turns the steering wheel, and the silver-gray Dongfeng Honda glides smoothly onto the street, its shadow gradually disappearing at the end of the line of sight

It was still her favorite soothing chestnut and corn porridge, and Jian Nuo's spirit was jolted as she smiled, "Thank you, Senior Brother"

The man sitting in the back seat, who had been too lazy to even lift his eyes, suddenly raised his head sharply upon hearing the girl's soft and tender voice. Through the dark glass, he caught a glimpse of her features in the blur. His deep-set eyes narrowed instantly, making it difficult to discern whether the light emanating from within them was a signal of danger.

Jian Nuo was late. By the time she arrived at the Jintai Law Firm on the sixteenth floor of the Far East Building in Sunshine Square, it was already 8:45. As a practicing lawyer, Jian Nuo's sense of time is as strong as her sense of responsibility, so having interrupted the morning meeting, she now stood silently in the corner with her head bowed, seemingly engaged in self-reflection

"Mr. Gao, right turns are prohibited here." Xiao Hui said as he looked at the sign, starting the car while conversing with the man in the back seat.

Speaking of work, Luo Yiheng retracted his wandering thoughts and said seriously: "Junior sister, you are once again making subjective assumptions based on personal judgment. This not only disadvantages the client, but your unintentional words may also influence the public's thinking. As for whether she is guilty, the presiding judge and the jurors will make the determination"

Watching the renowned lawyer Luo Yiheng drive away with Jian Nuo, the window of the business vehicle parked at a distance slowly closed. A prolonged silence enveloped the interior of the car

It turns out that sunlight gives her hope, and hope is indeed the messenger that drives away darkness

After the routine meeting, Luo Yiheng called Jian Nuo into his exclusive office. They attended the same university in Yicheng, and that year Jian Nuo unexpectedly entered the International Law program at University C with excellent grades. He was in the final year of pursuing his Master's degree in Law.

Jin Norton was instantly drenched in cold sweat; fortunately, his foot instinctively pressed down on the brake, averting a terrifying collision. Meanwhile, the imposing business vehicle had also come to a timely stop.

"I apologize, miss," Xiao Hui's expression remained unchanged, but his tone softened considerably as he extended his hand to gesture for her to get in the car first

The girl, still shaken, opened the car door and jumped out, walking coldly towards the business vehicle. When the window was rolled down, Jian Nuo said: "Sir, may I remind you that it is currently working hours, and the speed limit on the middle section of Xili Road is sixty. From my estimation, your speed just now was at least one hundred, which is very dangerous"

At 9:20, Jian Nuo, Luo Yi Heng, and their assistant Lin Shan left the office together and headed to the Yicheng Intermediate People's Court

"What happened? Are you late coming down the mountain?" Luo Yiheng, well aware of her habits, gazed at his junior sister before him, his tone gentle

His words seemed to possess a magical power, and the warmth radiating from his palm scorched the back of her hand, causing Jian Nuo to calm down instantly. She took a series of deep breaths and then nodded solemnly.

Jian Nuo realized that he had made a very basic mistake in front of his senior, who is known as the "gold medal lawyer." He said something irresponsible, retracted his neck, and stuck out his tongue, saying, "I understand, it won't happen again."

Xiao Hui glanced down at the time, it was 9:45. After a moment of hesitation, he quietly reminded, "You have a meeting at 10 o'clock." Although he did not understand why the boss suddenly decided to turn the car around and come here, he ultimately dared not overstep his bounds regarding his boss's unusual behavior.

The girl isolated on the mountaintop appears to be immersed in a sea of clouds, her slender figure gradually blending into the mist above. The flowing beauty of her hair, dancing in the wind, adds a touch of movement to the current silence. The scene is as poetic as it is picturesque, both illusory and real

The man rested his hand on the steering wheel, his thick black eyebrows raised in displeasure, seemingly dissatisfied with Jian Nuo's accusation. "Miss, your car is parked in the middle of the road, which will cause traffic congestion"

In fact, she is more afraid of the dark than anyone else. Therefore, at night, she turns on all the lights in her room, and she particularly enjoys basking in the sun. It seems that fate is also very kind to her; whenever she reaches the mountain top, no matter how thick the fog is, it always dissipates, allowing her to see the sunrise over Yicheng as she wishes