The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 458 Lip Gun Tongue Battle_1

There were no pleasantries or formalities, the balding school leader sat down with Lin Andong and went straight to the point, "My name is Yu, Lin Andong is my student, and the school has also entrusted me to mediate this matter."

"Zhang Chuan!"

Zhang Chuan stated his name indifferently, then lifted his hand to point at Li Qing, saying, "This is my client, Mr. Li Qing, who has entrusted me with full authority to handle this matter."

Professor Yu looked at Li Qing with some surprise.

The youthfulness of Li Qing surprised him.

Until now, he had thought this was Zhang Chuan’s assistant or an intern he had brought along, only to find out that this was the concerned party.

Professor Yu shifted his gaze back and said, "Then let’s get straight to the point. Our school will do our best to meet Mr. Li’s conditions as long as we don’t continue to amplify the impact of this issue. All terms are negotiable."

Zhang Chuan’s mouth curled with a mocking smile, saying, "Even children know that when visiting someone’s home, you should bring a gift, even if it’s just something symbolic— it’s the thought that counts."

"As an esteemed elder in the legal community, how could you have the audacity to come empty-handed, Professor Yu? Settling this matter privately is what you have repeatedly requested, whereas my client’s consistent stance is to sue!"

Professor Yu looked displeased at Zhang Chuan and said, "We must discuss to know what the conditions are. No need for such harsh words!"

"If you’ve all come with nothing, what is there to talk about?" Zhang Chuan countered.

"Are you, Professor Yu, planning to bully us into willingly lowering our standards and giving up our claims?"

"I know that Longhu University is a key institution, and the school has a very potent legal team. Any old professor from the law department could hold their own tenfold, but surely you wouldn’t resort to such tactics, would you?"

Professor Yu was sharply taken aback, "Lawyer Zhang, please do not presume such malice in others. Our school has always maintained a fair and just attitude. But after all, this is a very minor incident. Mr. Li’s nitpicking and deliberate targeting arouse suspicion and taking this to court would not only waste both parties’ time but might also result in a lose-lose situation."

"Oh, I think I understand now!" Zhang Chuan’s expression suddenly became serious, and he said sternly, "Is your esteemed school intending to take advantage without paying? What you consider a minor issue is a major one to my client!"

"Please, Professor Yu, do not stand from your perspective and assume the feelings of others or jump to conclusions!"

"Since my client is insistent on filing a lawsuit, it clearly proves to be necessary!"

Professor Yu’s gaze hardened as he turned to Li Qing, "My student did this all out of good intentions, just that the method was somewhat flawed. Does Mr. Li truly want to ruin a law student’s future over an incident that hasn’t caused any significant damage? Ten years of hard study is not to be taken lightly." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Li Qing’s expression instantly turned cold.

He was prepared for an attack from a moral high ground.

As expected from a professor, to find the most advantageous point for himself even in such situations.

"My client has fully entrusted me with this case, so please address me, Professor Yu!" Zhang Chuan rebuked sternly.

"I am just asking him a question!" exclaimed Professor Yu.

"Full authority! Entrusted!" Zhang Chuan slammed his palm down on the table and pronounced each word with forceful emphasis.

Professor Yu looked coldly at Zhang Chuan, but Zhang’s momentum was even stronger, with a gaze as sharp as an eagle’s.

The two confronted each other with an air of imminent clash, unyielding in their eye-to-eye standoff.

"State your terms, or see you in court!"

Zhang Chuan laid down his ultimatum with vicious finality.

Professor Yu took a deep breath and said, "We will order Lin Andong to apologize to Mr. Li Qing!"

"Is that it?" asked Zhang Chuan disdainfully.

Professor Yu nodded.

"Then we’ll see you in court. I think we have nothing to talk about," Zhang Chuan said as he waved his hand dismissively.

Professor Yu looked again at Li Qing, "Mr. Li, are you not prepared to say anything?"

"Once this lawsuit is filed, the life of a student with great prospects will be ruined, and a family’s hope will be shattered as well."

Sitting upright with a firm demeanor, Li Qing’s mouth twisted into a mocking smile. "I once read a phrase called ’victim-blaming.’ I didn’t quite understand it when I first read it, but today, Professor Yu has really made it clear to me."

"You seem to think this incident has no impact, but in my eyes, it’s extremely damaging!"

"Your student’s actions were vile to the point of being inhumane, absolutely infuriating!"

"That child was in the hospital for three hours fighting for his life due to excessive blood loss, almost didn’t make it. And all of this was caused by your ’good’ student, more outrageous is that the child was only taken to the hospital because the police forced them to."

"Even after the police arrived, those students of yours still barred the patient from receiving medical treatment, claiming that because I knew the police, they suspected me of ill intentions. Do you think their actions are even human, Professor Yu?"

"Your student’s future is important, but does that child’s life mean so little?"

Faced with Li Qing’s fierce and menacing gaze, Professor Yu lowered his head slightly.

After a moment, he spoke, "But what you’ve described, all of that is based on a ’what if,’ your hypothesis, an almost. The actual reality is that the injured child is not in any life-threatening danger."

"I call bullshit," Li Qing exploded instantly. "If you’re not serious about talking, don’t waste my time and Lawyer Zhang’s time. Get out, and I’ll see you in court!"

"By the way, let me tell you something else: my construction site has no safety issues. Moreover, this is Tongcheng County’s relocation project for residents, and your students are accused of smearing a public welfare project."

"But that’s another case, and someone will hold them accountable. I wonder how long your school can keep covering for them!"

Professor Yu’s face changed slightly.

He had meticulously analyzed the case, with a thorough understanding.

But he had overlooked the background of this construction site.

"Mr. Li’s opinions are precious, I will meticulously relay them to the school without leaving a word out, and we will surely give Mr. Li a satisfactory response," said Professor Yu, after contemplating for a moment, delivering what seemed to be a rather meaningless remark, then he got up and left promptly.

Lin Andong glared fiercely at Li Qing and quickly followed out.

"Mr. Li, why didn’t you tell me such critical information beforehand?" Zhang Chuan asked, "Did someone from above tip you off?"

Li Qing shook his head, "No, I just wanted to scare him a little."

Li Qing had just spontaneously bluffed, using the leverage he had casually mentioned yesterday at Secretary Zhou’s.