Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 385 - 265: Every Man Wants to be King (Part 3 of 2)

Chapter 385: Chapter 265: Every Man Wants to be King (Part 3 of 2)

George stared at Tang Yan Yi: "Ma’am Tang, you’re not thinking of backing out on me now, are you?"

"How could I?" Tang Yan Yi lowered her head in contemplation. "Although my third uncle and second brother aren’t suitable, there are still other renowned lawyers in this state apart from them."

"For example?" George’s hopes rekindled, but he couldn’t help being cautious.

From their meeting in Shanghai to their later agreement to ally, he had always been the dominant one, with Tang Yan Yi in more passive and submissive roles. But now, with the involvement of Xiang Yuan, the entire situation had changed: he became passive, and the initiative shifted towards Tang Yan Yi.

Whether he liked it or not, he now had to rely on Tang Yan Yi.

Tang Yan Yi gave it some thought: "Although my third uncle cannot personally defend you, he still has his own law firm and friends he’s worked with for many years. They’re just as renowned as he is, holding numerous classic cases."

George’s eyes darted, and a bit of color returned to his pale face. "Alright, I’ll leave it to you."

Tang Yan Yi left the detention center and called Liu Qingtian from outside.

Liu Qingtian laughed when he heard her. "Xiao Yi, I can’t take this case."

"Why?" Tang Yan Yi chuckled. "Are you afraid you won’t win, Uncle Liu?"

"It’s not about that," Liu Qingtian smiled over the phone. "It’s because you forgot I’m Huangfu Huazhang’s lawyer, and this case conflicts with his interests, so I can’t defend George."

Tang Yan Yi realized this too, feeling a bit regretful.

She originally called Liu Qingtian precisely because he was Huangfu Huazhang’s lawyer, hoping to gain more insights about Huangfu Huazhang.

Tang Yan Yi couldn’t help but ask, "Uncle Liu, if one day there’s a conflict of interest between Huangfu Huazhang and our Tang Family, would you still defend him or come back to our family?"

Liu Qingtian was a bit surprised but kept smiling. "Xiao Yi, why would you make such a hypothesis?"

"Uncle Liu, don’t worry about why I hypothesize. Just answer me."

Liu Qingtian raised an eyebrow. "I’m a lawyer, as is your third uncle. From the day we became lawyers, we’ve had rules in our hearts that we must follow. So you might ask such a question, but neither your third uncle nor your grandfather ever would."

Liu Qingtian hung up the phone, leaving a hint of annoyance at the end.

She thought for a moment and decided to call Tang Yanqing for advice.

Tang Yanqing seemed unsurprised by all of this. His voice was calm, and even through the phone, one could imagine his thin red lips curving into a smile.

Forever condescending over opponents.

"Uncle Liu is right. Even if he agrees now, the courtroom is unpredictable, and if George’s interests conflict with Huangfu Huazhang’s, he’d withdraw, which might affect us even more. It’s better not to take it from the start."

Tang Yan Yi felt anxious. "Who should I look for then? Or should I not take up George’s mess or find him a lawyer at all?"

"Why not? You should do it, and you’re doing well." He removed the teasing tone and got serious. "Your strategy isn’t wrong; George is a good card, and striving to cooperate with him is right. But your previous cooperation lacked substantial mutual interest, and you were actually constrained by him. It was hard to gain what you wanted."

"But now it’s different. He needs to rely on you. By finding him a lawyer and keeping his interests close, you ensure he can’t lie to you. Xiao Yi, the situation is becoming favorable for you. Make the most of it."

This was Tang Yanqing praising her, and Tang Yan Yi couldn’t help but feel delighted.

"Little Brother, since Uncle Liu is unavailable, who do you think I should call next?"

Tang Yanqing laughed softly. "My father’s firm isn’t called ’Tang Mingyi Law Firm’; he runs ’Tang Chengliu Law Firm’."

Tang Yan Yi, being smart, immediately understood. "That’s right, if Third Uncle and Uncle Liu are unavailable, there’s still Uncle Cheng!"

At Tang Chengliu Law Firm, aside from Tang Mingyi and Liu Qingtian, there’s also Cheng Xiangdong.

"I got it, Little Brother. I’ll call Uncle Cheng now!"

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Xiang Yuan entered his house with a briefcase, his expression blank as he changed shoes and headed upstairs.

The man in a silver-gray suit looked, from a distance, like a shadow etched on the stairs.

He exuded an air that was increasingly devoid of warmth.

Xiang Jingsheng stood on the second-floor landing and couldn’t help but sigh softly, calling out, "Xiang Yuan, come here for a moment."

Father and son entered the study, and Xiang Jingsheng stared at Xiang Yuan. "It’s so late, what were you busy with?"

"A case." Xiang Yuan’s demeanor was indifferent.

The newspaper on Xiang Jingsheng’s desk had reports on George’s case. He tried to remain calm as he asked, "The case you’re referring to, it’s not related to George’s case, is it?"

Xiang Yuan lowered his eyes and looked down: "Dad, are you now inquiring about the specific management of my law firm?"

"That’s not what I meant." Xiang Jingsheng frowned. "It’s just that George’s case seems like a big pit. Huangfu Huazhang surely won’t refrain from exerting his influence; he’ll try to bring George down. So he needs a lawyer at this time..."

Xiang Yuan snorted, "Yes, and that’s me."

Xiang Jingsheng stood up in shock: "Xiang Yuan! How can you take this case!"

"Why can’t I?" Xiang Yuan returned his father’s gaze with cold detachment. "I even took Mark’s case before; why can’t I take George’s?"

Xiang Jingsheng took a deep breath. "Was it Huangfu Huazhang who found you?"

Xiang Yuan looked down lazily. "Not him personally, but someone from the Ford Group. But I don’t think there’s much difference."

Xiang Jingsheng grew tense. "Xiang Yuan, since you can see it, why did you agree?"

"Because it’s the opportunity he gave me, isn’t it?" Xiang Yuan raised his eyes to his father. "Dad, you’re old and can’t handle many things anymore. He will start assessing the next generation, and he extended an olive branch to me, giving me no reason to refuse."

Xiang Jingsheng’s heart raced: "You mean you also want to follow him?"

"Why not?" Xiang Yuan’s face was pale. "I’ve tried opposing him before, but I only fell harder. Not only did I lose time, but Huatai Hall almost collapsed. My so-called excellence and pride meant nothing to him. He taught me a lesson but didn’t destroy me completely, so I understood it was his test. So when the opportunity came and he extended an olive branch again, I needed to grasp it."

Xiang Jingsheng gently closed his eyes.

Shi Nian’s increasingly close relationship with Huangfu Huazhang had filled his ears long ago.

He took a deep breath and asked, "Son... are you unwilling to let go because of Shi Nian?"

Xiang Yuan chuckled softly. "Dad, what are you talking about? Even if there’s no Huangfu Huazhang, there’s still Tang Yanqing. Shi Nian’s heart has long moved on. Since I’ve lost love, I can’t lose my career as well. Following Huangfu Huazhang provides cases and opportunities to excel in my career... having already lost one thing, I can’t lose another."

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Star Empire.

At the break of dawn, just as the workday began, Tang Yanqing adjusted his suit and walked gracefully through the main doors of Star Sky Headquarters.

The Star Empire business encompassed many subsidiaries, including Starry Sky Network, Star Sky Media Culture, and Star Sky Entertainment Agency, covering a full product line.

Under the vast sky, Luo Xiansheng was the center of attention, the master of all the stars, big and small; he was the king of the Star Empire.

This side of Luo Xiansheng was something Tang Yanqing had previously been disinterested in. However, upon entering today, the various photographs of Luo Xiansheng inside the building conveyed his imposing presence.

It was both [domineering control] and [showy glory].

Like a king who inscribes his portrait on coins, hoists it on flags, and permeates every part of his subjects’ lives, making them aware of his omnipresence.

Having sensed it all, Tang Yanqing smiled lightly and took out his phone to call Luo Xiansheng.

"Little Sound, I’ve arrived."

Luo Xiansheng was startled upon hearing this. "Ah? Why are you at my office so early? What, have you decided to change careers and become a star instead of a detective?"

"Maybe," Tang Yanqing replied with a leisurely smile. "Why don’t you craft a role for me and Meng Chuyan, and I might just switch for her."

"Yanqing, stop joking," Luo Xiansheng said, walking out of his office while talking on the phone.

When they met, Luo Xiansheng looked Tang Yanqing up and down. "What brings you here?"