Chapter 5, Who is More Worthy of Trust

Qin Dewei, seeing that the other party did not respond, revealed a professional smile and clearly stated: "I have heard that you intend to file a lawsuit, and I am willing to assist. If the lawsuit is not approved, there will be no document fees; if the case is not won, there will be no agency fees"

At this moment, a lawyer in his thirties stepped forward, pointing at Qin Dewei, and said to Gu Qiongzhi: "This young lady, just think for a moment, do you believe that such a wet-behind-the-ears child can be trusted?"

Miss Gu avoided answering directly and proposed her own plan: "You write the petition first, and if it passes at the county office, then we can discuss the retainer for the lawsuit. Otherwise, everything is off the table; we can simply abandon the lawsuit."

The lawyers sneered repeatedly, deeming the young man nothing but a rogue, daring to engage in such reckless and unreasonable arguments here. When it comes to verbal skills, could they, as lawyers, possibly be intimidated?

At that moment, the young widow raised her eyes and saw a group of lawyers under the awning across from her, as if she had discovered new hope. Should she perhaps also find a lawyer to assist her in filing a complaint?

This... should be acceptable. When one is financially constrained, there are limited options, and one cannot truly refuse the demands of the client. After all, a contract typically contains very few words and does not require much effort to complete.

Interacting with such an underdeveloped young boy significantly reduces the likelihood of rumors and gossip. At the very least, compared to young adult men, he does not attract as much suspicion.

Gu Qiongzhi did not look back and continued to walk forward

Just as Gu Qiongzhi was about to speak with the other lawyers, Qin Dewei suddenly stepped forward and positioned himself between the young widow and the other lawyers

Gu Qiongzhi felt that the young boy's words were utterly baffling, and she even experienced a slight annoyance. How dare he say that she was confused? With this thought in mind, Gu Qiongzhi shot a fierce glare at the young boy, truly infuriating!

"Who is your uncle?" someone asked

After such an analysis, no one would find Qin Dewei trustworthy. When it comes to litigation, one should certainly seek a more reliable lawyer. What can a twelve-year-old child possibly do

Gu Qiongzhi re-evaluated the young boy; what was originally his greatest disadvantage due to his age might now become an advantage.

Qin Dewei quickly replied: "It is the Qin constable who is usually on duty at the county office gate"

She has arrived, she has come! The crowd of lawyers immediately became excited, as this must be a good business deal, but it remains to be seen who will benefit from it

"Madam, do not forget your own status; you are a young widow, and these gentlemen are all in their prime. In the melon fields and under the plum trees, indeed, in the melon fields and under the plum trees," Qin Dewei drawled, "kindly" reminding the young widow.

Her husband, Yang Yuanwai, passed away a few months ago, leaving behind a considerable estate, which has since been coveted by her in-laws

At merely twelve years of age, he was dressed in a coarse, narrow-sleeved short garment, making his posture seem somewhat out of place. Fortunately, the demeanor of the traveler was still somewhat unique, and his handsome appearance could somewhat compensate for the shortcomings in attire and presentation.

Gu Qiongzhi sighed after watching the entire process and asked the young boy, "You just said, if you don't succeed, you won't take any money?"

Gu Qiongzhi paused, and with a smile through the handkerchief, she said: "Young man, have you never engaged in business? Are you new to the streets, trying to make a living?"

He does not wish to be a lewd stalker, but he is currently in dire need of money, desperately lacking it, and he must explore any opportunity to earn. Seeing the young widow walking towards the group of lawyers, he understood what he had to do

These young children have pointed out the crucial issues. If they continue to forcefully take on business, would that not be tantamount to openly indicating that they have ulterior motives

Without saying a word, Qin Dewei turned towards the county office's main gate and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Uncle, save me!" After all, as a young boy, it was not shameful to shout loudly.

Having been given an opportunity that was not cherished, it is now a seller's market with exclusive monopoly. If one does not take advantage of this situation to raise prices, then when else would they? Qin Dewei thought to himself with satisfaction

The lawyers, seeing the big opportunity about to fall into their laps, suddenly became agitated when someone unexpectedly appeared to intercept it. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a young boy causing trouble, which led to their inability to contain their anger, and they began to curse loudly.

Those people frequently come to my home to cause disturbances, seize valuable items, and even coerce me into relinquishing my property, making it impossible for me to find peace.

No, there will definitely be unpleasant rumors! The in-laws are closely monitoring me, and they will find fault even when there is none. If they see me getting too close to other men, they will surely use this to ruin my reputation and integrity

As noon approached, Gu Qiongzhi emerged from the county office with a dejected expression. The streets outside were bustling with activity, yet this liveliness had nothing to do with her

The seasoned problem-solver, with a doctoral degree in the history of the judicial system during the Ming and Qing dynasties, Qin Dewei instinctively retorted, "How do you know?"

Since there is a dispute over inheritance and it has appeared in the county court, it is certain that a lawsuit will ensue. Is it not the case that these lawyers will have their opportunity to be of service

They are certainly more familiar with the situation in the government office than someone like me who is clueless. A widow who possesses her late husband's estate, along with the * map * and * book *, is not short of money; she can afford not just to hire one, but even a whole group.

Hehe. Qin Dewei laughed a few times in a rather enchanting manner, which sounded quite unpleasant to everyone, as if they were being laughed at like fools.

Gu Qiongzhi was taken aback, looking at the young boy in front of her, then turning her head to glance at the crowd of lawyers. What is the situation here?

Upon hearing the words "dispute over inheritance," the lawyers in the awning immediately resembled wolves spotting a piece of fat meat, their eyes gleaming as they fixed their gaze on Madam Gu

If one intends to entrust them with the agency to draft legal documents and engage in litigation, it is imperative to maintain close contact and interaction. In such a situation, where there is no avoidance of suspicion, it is likely that unfounded rumors may arise

Qin Dewei stood triumphantly in front of the young widow, raising his finger to point at himself: "Now, madam, do you understand? Who is more worthy of your trust?"

Passersby pointed at Gu Qiongzhi and discussed: "Is this the beautiful widow, Madam Gu, who is in a dispute with her in-laws over the family fortune?"

Qin Dewei raised a finger and said: "The price has changed now, a deposit of one tael of silver is required, pay first and then services will be provided"

This seemingly frail little widow is not so easy to manipulate, Qin Dewei thought to himself

With your appearance, where not even a single hair has fully grown, do you still wish to pursue a career in litigation?

Gu Qiongzhi suddenly let out a cold laugh, ceased to speak, and turned to leave

Qin Dewei remained unmoved, merely witnessing the impotent rage of a group of transient NPCs. Those who are truly capable and have succeeded in their studies would never stoop to standing on the street as litigants. Thus, he turned a deaf ear and calmly observed the young widow.

You are truly a young child speaking nonsense, go back home and find your mother to nurse for a few more years

In fact, upon further reflection, it becomes understandable; if one were truly a submissive and weak woman, how could she dare to take her in-laws to court? In the feudal society of the old era, entering the court to file a lawsuit was not something everyone had the courage to do, let alone women

Then he pointed at the lawyers and said: "Writing legal documents and engaging in lawsuits is no trivial matter. It requires not only a thorough understanding of the law but also a deep knowledge of human affairs and the intricacies of the court. We have all been practicing as lawyers here for at least six years, while this young child is appearing for the first time today! Young lady, consider carefully who is more worthy of your trust"

Is the price too high? Qin Dewei shouted, "Five coins! A deposit of five coins will suffice!"

This is simply a joke; it is the Yang family who covets her inheritance, and to hand this matter over to the Yang family for resolution, what good outcome can there be? As for the so-called elders in the neighborhood, they are outsiders themselves; how can they possibly stand against the Yang family?

Driven by desperation, Gu Qiongzhi did not hesitate to expose herself and went to the county office to file a complaint, only to have her petition unexpectedly rejected. The remarks on the petition stated that this matter should be handled by the elders of the neighborhood and the senior members of the Yang clan

The person accompanying nodded and said, "Indeed, it is this person."

Moreover, being able to get close to the beautiful young widow is also quite nice; who knows, it might even lead to a romantic encounter and a gain in both love and wealth. One must always have dreams while living; what if they come true?

It turns out that this young boy had truly been toying with them, the seasoned lawyers, as if they were fools from the very beginning! Upon realizing this, the group of lawyers, in perfect unison, rolled up their sleeves and surrounded Qin Dewei, clearly harboring ill intentions

However, Qin Dewei seemed completely unaware and asked in surprise, "Madam, are you confused? Am I not more worthy of your trust? Can these few lawyers be more reliable than I?"

"Madam, do you need to draft a legal document for the lawsuit?" Qin Dewei made every effort to appear professional, his hands tucked into his sleeves, inquiring politely

Thinking of this, Gu Qiongzhi, who had failed to report the case, gritted her teeth. If the authorities did not intervene, what else could she do? Should she just allow herself to be bullied and have her property taken away by her in-laws?

After Gu Qiongzhi came to a realization, she moved her feet, intending to bypass the obstructing young boy.

"Business may not be conducted, but you must learn a lesson!" the leading lawyer said fiercely, "Every profession has its own rules. If you wish to beg for a living here, you must first learn to respect your elders. Do you really think we cannot use our fists?"

Alas! The lawyer reluctantly withdrew his fist, as one must show some respect to the gatekeepers when making a living outside the county office. Although this person is indeed detestable, it would not be appropriate to resort to violence.

The young man Qin Dewei, who had traveled through time, followed Madam Gu from the county office all the way to the street outside.

What do you intend to do? Qin Dewei felt a bit flustered, as one man cannot contend against many, and a brave man cannot overcome a greater number of opponents

It is just that the current young people do not understand how to respect their elders

The lawyers also understood, and immediately they were all dumbfounded. What else could they say? They had at least been here for six years, and today they finally opened their eyes to see that business could be snatched in such a manner

Qin Dewei hurriedly caught up, saying as he chased, "Two qian, two qian of silver should be acceptable, right?"

No, she will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen, at any cost

What? Gu Qiongzhi was taken aback for a moment. Although she was feeling quite troubled lately, she was not foolish and quickly understood the implication. She was a newly widowed woman, and all these lawyers were young men!