The waiter served a few steamers, and the steaming roasted wheat was baked. As we ate, I asked him, "Do you mean work?" He said excitedly, "No, it's because my daughter-in-law is pregnant." His smile was palpable.

"I said you kid, it's okay, I haven't heard Qin Yuan mention it. Congratulations, Zhang Zheyi, happy to be a noble son, no, it seems to be early, anyway, double happiness is coming. ”

Zhang Zheyi was immersed in the joy of his daughter-in-law's pregnancy in the second half of the journey, and his plain words were all smiling. He asked me, "Did you hear about the situation in my family from Qin Yuan?" How did you and Qin Yuan meet? ”

I said: "I am a native of Inner Mongolia that Qin Yuan met when he was working in Yunnan, and I only recently returned to the city, maybe Qin Yuan didn't have time to mention me to you, but I know a little about you." He said without questioning, "Oh, no wonder, then it makes perfect sense." Brother Ding, where did you rise before? ”

I said, "I'm just a truck driver, doing cargo transportation." "I told Zhang Zheyi a lot of some basic personal information about Ding Xiaofei, and there was nothing to hide. Once Shen Qian's divorce lawsuit is in court, I may inevitably have private contact with him about the progress of the case.

He politely thanked me many times, and I had the impression that I, as his friend, had hardly ever heard the word thank you. This is his style of dealing with the world, I think he still treats Ding Xiaofei as an ordinary friend, so it is rare to be polite.

It reminds me of the only time I had a few years in my short career as a lawyer and he had faced each other in court.

It was an economic dispute between two companies over the terms of the signed contract, and I was the plaintiff's lawyer and he was the defendant's lawyer. Before the court held the trial, I used the excuse of eating at his house to find out the truth of Zhang Zheyi.

It was in the late stages of the Middle Way, before Shen Qian got married. I often go to his house to eat and exchange work problems, and his daughter-in-law's craftsmanship is good, so we can talk all night.

On the day I arrived at his house, Zhang Zheyi had not yet returned, and his daughter-in-law was in the kitchen. I tiptoed into the bedroom, and on his desk, I was able to find the materials he had prepared for the lawsuit. Although he often carries a lot of materials with him in his briefcase, the direction of his defense and the evidentiary materials he has are in front of my eyes.

I snapped a picture with my phone, immediately returned to the living room, and watched TV as if nothing had happened. As the saying goes, knowing oneself and knowing that the other side will win all battles, I carefully studied the materials prepared by him, looking for countermeasures, and I fought a prepared battle.

But Zhang Zhe didn't notice it and worked hard. Until the trial is held, and the lawyers of both sides defend. He was shocked, even though I did my best to hide my back in front of him. But in front of peers and friends who know each other well, it is not difficult for Zhang Zheyi to find that his hard work has been in vain.

In the second half of the defense, Zhang Zheyi's face was gloomy, and he simply gave up resistance and remained silent. The defendant was on the side, staring at him anxiously, and in a fit of anger, he scolded Zhang Zheyi's inaction.

Of course, the lawsuit ended in my outright victory, and I won money and fame, but I have always had a troubled conscience. I have used extremely immoral means to achieve my goal, but I feel that I have lost a rare friend, and I have lost the most precious trust of a friend.

I have to admit that when I was about to reach the top of my career, I was eager for quick success and used a lot of despicable and dirty tricks in private. My mentality at that time was that I was blinded by money, and I was confused by the so-called money and material things in Shen Qian's mouth.

Zhang Zhe is one of the methods I used behind my back, but it is indeed the one I regret the most, because unlike my colleagues who are interested in interests, he used to be my only true friend.

Afterwards, he was angry with me in private, but he didn't have a single dirty word or a word of despair. He just talked about the facts, expressing his dissatisfaction and disdain for the methods I used.

He could have reported to the Bar Association, or he could have collected evidence himself to settle my account, but he didn't. I think he was thinking of our love for so many years, and thinking of the fact that I sponsored him to buy a wedding house for 200,000 yuan.

After a few days, he asked me in a serious tone: "Qin Yuan, you can no longer do these deceitful things behind the scenes, because it will violate the professional ethics and integrity of our lawyers." Once the East Window incident occurs, it is very likely that you will not be able to engage in legal work for several years. The fame and fortune and money in this case are small, but the risk of blocking the lawyer's practice qualification is too great, and you have to weigh which is more important. Besides, this is contrary to our original intention, do you remember my oath when we were practicing lawyers? Have you forgotten to uphold the correct implementation of the law and social fairness and justice? ”

I was speechless. Out of inner remorse and guilt, I have never carried out such a trick again. But since then, Zhang Zheyi and I have not been able to speak as freely as before.

Shen Qian's divorce lawsuit, I first thought of Zhang Zheyi. Everything I do is to make up for the mistakes I have made and complete the inner self-redemption. For the sake of profit, I did not hesitate to hurt my friends, which is an indelible stain on my life history. The amount of money may be remedied, but the disturbance of my conscience will be difficult to digest for a long time.

……

Saying goodbye to Zhang Zheyi and walking out of Maixiang Village, I returned to the hospital again. I didn't go to the ward, but went directly to the underground garage to look for Li Zecheng, and I whispered his name as I looked for it.

When he heard my shout, he jumped out of a parked sports car and appeared. He felt fresh in my flesh and looked up and down to make out my flesh. "Brother Qin, is this the object of your possession?"

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"It's good, I'm still a young man, young and strong, what do you want." Li Zecheng looked lewd, and lewd laughter echoed in the vast parking lot.

"Look at your little bit of interest." I restrained my disdainful gaze, and then told him affirmatively: "Li Zecheng, to be serious, we mentioned the matter of exchanging watches last night, and we will stop there." It is not feasible to change the watch, and it is impossible for the underworld to have such a loophole of fraud; And this tear will not play a fateful role in your mission of this catastrophe; Even if you can, as Zhang Yuchen, a minor, it is impossible for you to get three million from the director's father; And most importantly, I don't need the three million anymore. ”