Huang Sheng was holding a bunch of legal documents to negotiate with Shen Shenyi, and when he saw Cheng Tianle suddenly walk in, he was also startled, and quickly got up and said, "Cheng is good!" How did you end up here? ”

Cheng Tianle went out this time, only said that he was going to Hangzhou to see friends, but did not say anything specific, and Huang Shang did not know the inside story.

Cheng Tianle replied: "Shen Sibao, the young owner of this Sibao Zhai, is my friend, I heard that something happened to him here, so I rushed over to take a look." Mr. Huang, why are you here? ”

Huang Sheng secretly complained in his heart, and quickly pointed to a man in his thirties next to him and explained: "This Mr. Li is a client of my firm, and there is a case entrusted to me, and I am here to deal with it. ”

Huang Shang is the protector of the Ten Thousand Variations, but he also has his own livelihood and identity in the world, and he opened a law firm. I didn't expect Li Xicun to go to Suzhou to ask Huang Sheng to represent this case, and after Huang Sheng read the materials, there was no problem in the law, and the other party gave a generous remuneration. Anyway, the case is very simple, Suzhou is not far from Hangzhou, just a trip.

Since Mei Lande and Cheng Tianle left Suzhou, the construction of the Zongmen Dojo has come to an end. The red flame fruit on Jinling Plum Blossom Mountain is ripe, and according to the agreement with the Three Dream Sect, Zi Hao brought a group of demon cultivators to Jinling to collect the red flame fruit, and the goblins of the Nanjing rudder also helped. The two Dacheng demon cultivators, Zhen Zhenrui, stayed in Suzhou to guard and improve some finishing work for chiseling. Huang Sheng is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Suzhou Landscape Research Association, and handles the business of the firm when he has time, and the business of the world cannot be left undone.

He never expected that the other party to the dispute was Cheng Tianle's friend, and he was surprised and inevitably suspected that there was another article in it. Sitting next to Huang Sheng is Li Xicun, who has a flat hairstyle, a pair of wide-rimmed glasses, and the edges and corners of his facial features are not distinct, but he looks very energetic.

Seeing Huang Shang talking to Cheng Tianle, Li Xicun also asked suspiciously: "Lawyer Huang, what's going on?" Who is this gentleman and are you friends with him? ”

Huang Shang replied: "This Mr. Cheng Tianle is the chairman of the Suzhou Landscape Architecture Research Association, and I also have a part-time job in the society, and I am the director of the Suzhou Landscape Architecture Research Association. We have a lot of dealings, and of course we know each other very well. ”

Li Xicun asked worriedly: "Lawyer Huang, is our agency agreement still valid?" You've signed a contract to represent the case, ・・・・・・ from a professional point of view."

Shen Shenyi over there is an old Jianghu, as soon as he heard these words, he understood the relationship, and opened his mouth to relieve Huang Sheng and said: "Lawyer Huang doesn't have to be embarrassed, although you represent this case in accordance with your professionalism, you can talk about it as you want, friends are friends, and business is business." Cheng is always your friend and my friend, and I will not embarrass my friends. ”

This inexplicable new situation made everyone feel a little strange, and Cheng Tianle felt that there was probably another famous hall among them, and it actually involved himself and the people of the Ten Thousand Variation Sect. Otherwise, how could it be so coincidental, so what kind of lawyer is not good for Li Xicun to hire and it is Huang Shang who is hired? Even he thought so, of course, Shen Shenyi and the others on Sibaozhai's side muttered in their hearts, but they were just silent on the surface.

Could it be that this Cheng Zong has anything to do with Li Xicun and deliberately set up a situation to deal with Sibaozhai? But it's not very likely, Mr. Cheng is a distinguished guest introduced by Mr. Rand, could it be that Li Xicun even deceived Mei Land? It's too bold, and the ability is too big!

When Li Xicun heard Shen Shenyi's words, he showed a relieved expression, as if he was also worried that he had hired the wrong lawyer and was friends with the other party. In fact, when Cheng Tianle first came in, Li Xicun was secretly taken aback, and even his hands shook slightly, but he was calm and did not show any unusual flaws.

Shen Shenyi said unhurriedly: "Mr. Cheng, please take a seat, you came just in time, we just started here." ”

Cheng Tianle sat down and said, "Let's talk, I'm just looking at the situation, I'm curious about what the outcome of this matter will be." ”

At this time, Li Xicun put aside the lawyer and said, "Boss Shen, I heard that you held an appraisal meeting the day before yesterday and burned the painting I got here as a pledge in public, right?" ”

Shen Shen replied with an expression: "There is such a thing, the day before yesterday, I gathered my colleagues in the industry and identified a fake of Tang Yin's ink Guanyin, and according to my habit, I burned it in public. ”

Li Xicun: "I don't know if the painting is a fake, but I bought it at the price of the real thing at Sotheby's Hong Kong auction, and there are appraisal certificates and various formalities to prove the price at which I bought it, and it can also prove that I am the owner of the painting." ”

Shen Shen sneered at the corner of his mouth: "It doesn't matter if you don't know it, everyone present knows that it is a fake, and that is enough." It's really a waste of such good paper and ink, and according to the current market price, the cost will be tens of thousands, right? ”

Li Xicun turned his head to Huang Shang and said, "Lawyer Huang, it's time for you to express your opinion." ”

Huang Sheng coughed expressionlessly and said: "My client has a legal proof of ownership of that painting, and he can also show the documents when he bought it, and the pawn contract is really valid." According to the terms of the contract, the pledge period is three months, and now it is in the penalty interest buffer period, and it takes 2.7 million yuan to redeem the collateral with interest. However, if the pawnshop loses or destroys the collateral due to poor custody, I will be required to compensate my client 15 million yuan. Does Mr. Shen Shenyi have any doubts? ”

Shen Shenyi shook his head and said, "I don't have any doubts, that's how the contract was signed, but I want to ask this Mr. Li Xicun a few questions." ”

Huang Shang: "It's good if there are no objections, just ask any questions." ”

Shen Shenyi: "Mr. Li Xicun, why didn't you redeem the collateral within the time limit?" ”

Li Xicun shrugged: "Business is a bit busy, I didn't have time, anyway, there is still a nine-month deadline, you can take it back at any time." ”

Shen Shenyi: "Why did you leave the wrong address and the contact number became empty?" ”

Li Xicun: "I took on a new business, and the initial investment was relatively large, so I came to the pawnshop to pledge the painting." Of course, to do a big deal, you have to pay attention to pomp and circumstance, and I changed places. As for the mobile phone number, I happened to change it, but I forgot to notify the pawnshop. ”

Shen Shenyi: "Then what do you want to do now?" ”

Li Xicun: "I'll redeem my painting, if you can't get that painting, you have to pay me 15 million according to the contract." As for the principal and interest payable by me, it is deducted from the fifteen million. ”

Shen Shenyi: "If you want to redeem that painting, you must first bring the principal and interest, otherwise according to the contract, you can't ask for it." ”

Li Xicun glanced at Huang Sheng again, Huang Sheng took out a heavy lockbox with a bitter face, pushed it over and said, "Here is 2.7 million cash, please Mr. Shen fulfill the contract." If he can't hand over the painting today, Mr. Li will have to get the money back, and at the same time claim 12.3 million yuan from Sibaozhai.

…… Another thing, a friend from the press is waiting today, Mr. Li has already reported that there may be an explosive hot news here. ”

Someone on the side checked the money in the box, it was not a counterfeit, and the amount was correct. Shen Shen smiled: "Mr. Li's preparation is really thoughtful, he actually brought so much cash to make a transaction, I thought it was a drug dealer in the movie!" ・・・・・・Of course, my Sibao Zhai is honest, Sibao, give the compensation to Mr. Li!" ”

Hearing someone answer from outside the side door leading to the warehouse in the reception room, Shen Sibao walked in with a huge suitcase, slammed it on the table and opened it: "Mr. Li, lawyer Huang, here is 12.3 million in cash." If the check is correct, please take it back with your own box, and our pawn contract will be executed! ”

Li Xicun was a little surprised, he didn't expect Shen Shenyi to take out the compensation in person so happily. He originally thought that even if he could make a claim for compensation in law, the other party would fight a lawsuit on the basis of reason, taking the opportunity to do something in secret. If this was the case, he would have been prepared, and he would only show up to negotiate today; The subsequent claims, including court appearances, will be left to the lawyer for full representation.

Even if Sibaozhai wanted to deal with him secretly, Li Xicun had nothing to fear. One of his plans is not to show up again even after leaving today, naturally someone will go to this unclear black cauldron, otherwise why ask Huang Sheng to act as an agent? Cheng Tianle's appearance caught him off guard, but this person was very calm, responded to all changes unchanged, and still acted according to the plan step by step.

However, the actions of the Shen family's father and son made it difficult for him to keep his composure, Li Xicun stood up and said, "Cash!" More than 12 million, you actually pay cash? ”

There are two boxes on the table, one large and one small, in fact, the small box is not small, it is the lockbox brought by Li Xicun, which is full of money, and there is no more than fifteen million yuan in the two boxes.

What does a 15 million, 100 dollar banknote look like? Consult an expert, and he will tell you: 150 bundles, each with a volume of more than 1,000 cubic centimeters, and a total volume of slightly more than 0.15 cubic meters. Even if you bundle and stack as densely as possible, you can tightly stuff an old-fashioned camphor box with a shape of 50 centimeters wide, 40 centimeters high, and 1 meter long.

What Shen Sibao put on the table was such a box, with eight corners on all sides and inlaid with brass cladding with a hollow pattern, and a brass buckle and handle in the middle. But instead of a suitcase that can be carried around, it used to be kept at home to store clothes and all kinds of soft, often valuable, things hidden at the bottom. There is an old saying that is called the trick of pressing the bottom of the box, and it is this kind of box that is used as a metaphor.

The box wasn't completely filled yet, because it only contained 12.3 million and the other 2.7 million in the lockbox. The old-fashioned camphor wood box is very strong and heavy, the empty box weighs 20 pounds, many people left the house in the past, and then gradually eliminated, and now it is difficult to see. In recent years, the old solid wood furniture has been fried as a collectible, and such boxes are quite expensive!

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