Chapter 2823

Li Ling gently placed the water cup in her hand on the coffee table, smiled faintly, and then said: "The main reason is that this case has attracted nationwide attention, and public opinion overwhelmingly supports the first-instance verdict. Therefore, Gao Zhengming, even as vice president, cannot possibly ignore public opinion and act arbitrarily."

Zhou Andong pondered for a moment: "So you mean the second instance is likely to uphold the original judgment?"

"Exactly!" Li Ling nodded: "Don't say adopted son, even a biological son, in such a massive public opinion storm, as long as Gao Zhengming cherishes his own reputation a little, he won't act against the tide."

Zhou Andong laughed: "What about the first-instance judge, Wei Hongyan? As far as I know, she is a close friend of Huang Taichang's daughter-in-law."

"She has been transferred from her original post." Li Ling sighed: "The undisclosed judge change in the first instance was actually orchestrated by Gao Zhengming. And Wei Hongyan's first-instance verdict was tantamount to slapping Gao Zhengming in the face; her retaliation was expected."

Zhou Andong tapped his fingers lightly on the sofa armrest: "Wei Hongyan's days won't be easy, will they?"

"Definitely not." Li Ling said: "Having offended Gao Zhengming, as long as she works in the political and legal system, her days won't be easy."

"Hey!" Zhou Andong let out a hey laugh, his mocking tone very obvious: "I have been involved in this case from beginning to end; the lawyer for the vendor Zhao Kun was arranged by us, and many people know this.

And Wei Hongyan's first-instance verdict, in some people's eyes, leans toward us, even making them think Wei Hongyan was bribed by us. So, Gao Zhengming giving Wei Hongyan small shoes to wear is not just retaliation, but also a show for others.

Let some people understand: Zhou Andong may have money, but Gao Zhengming holds their lives and death in his hands; getting too close to me, Zhou Andong, will have serious consequences."

Li Ling slightly opened her mouth, truly not expecting that Wei Hongyan being given small shoes had this layer. If Zhou Andong hadn't said it, she would never have thought of these.

Zhou Andong took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it: "Such a good judge, we can't just watch her be bullied. Find a time to invite her out for a talk, ask if she's willing to serve as legal counsel for Qiudongfang's mainland branch."

Li Ling was stunned, then immediately said: "I'll invite Wei Hongyan out tomorrow."

Zhou Andong said thoughtfully: "An annual salary of fifty to sixty thousand, belonging to the average pay of mid-level management at Qiudongfang. How much she ultimately gets, let her negotiate with Qiudongfang."

Li Ling nodded: "Okay!"

Zhou Andong took a puff of his cigarette: "If Wei Hongyan agrees, let Qiudongfang hold a press conference to announce her appointment as legal counsel for Qiudongfang.

I want some people to know: if someone gives Wei Hongyan small shoes, then I, Zhou Andong, will give Wei Hongyan a pair of noble crystal shoes, so she can walk out her splendid life."

Li Ling laughed: "If Wei Hongyan agrees, then Vice President Gao's face will be thoroughly stripped."

Zhou Andong let out a cold laugh: "Stripping his face is cheap for him; if I get the chance, I'll strip all the skin off his body."

"By the way!" Li Ling said: "Zhao Kun's wife, Gong Juhua, I arranged for her to work in the company's logistics department, and I also arranged her dormitory."

"This was done well." Zhou Andong was very satisfied, he glanced at the time: "Alright, we haven't eaten yet, we need to find a place to eat."

"I've arranged everything." Li Ling stood up and said: "Garden Hotel, eighth floor."

"Alright!" Zhou Andong stood up and walked out: "I'll go call them."

The two left the room, Li Ling said: "I'll go arrange things on the eighth floor."

"Go ahead!" Zhou Andong waved his hand, turned and entered the adjacent 6018.

"Finished talking?" Seeing Jian Qiu asked, adjusting Zhou Andong's collar: "Everyone's hungry, have you arranged it?"

"Li Ling has arranged everything." Zhou Andong said: "Just at the eighth floor at nine o'clock."

Seeing Jian Qiu turned and said: "Dad, Mom, you haven't eaten either, have you?"

"Not eaten!" Jian Zhengxue sighed: "My daughter and son-in-law came all this way to visit me, yet brought no gifts; my heart feels chilly and cold."

Upon hearing this, Seeing Jian Qiu immediately turned to look at Zhou Andong, her eyes blinking repeatedly. She had been calculating what the child should take, but truly hadn't thought of buying anything for her old father and mother.

Zhou Andong's hand rubbed against his clothes, then he reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of melon seeds: "Dad, these are imported five-star large melon seeds, cooked and dried through seventy-seven forty-nine procedures, specially bought for you by me asking a friend in Italy."

Zhou Andong quickly walked over and carefully placed the melon seeds on the coffee table.

This scene left everyone staring in astonishment. Especially Gu Minglan, who was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing with a puff.

"Old Jian, look at how filial your son-in-law is, buying you Italian five-star large melon seeds, and even cooked and dried through seventy-seven forty-nine procedures."

Jian Zhengxue lowered his head to look at the melon seeds on the coffee table, the corners of his mouth twitching fiercely: "Indeed filial, this handful of melon seeds must not have been cheap, right?"

"That's for sure!" Seeing Jian Qiu couldn't help but laugh: "Zhou Lao si spent quite a bit of money buying a big bag."

Jian Zhengxue looked up at Zhou Andong, gritted his teeth and said: "You are this filial to me?"

"Just be content." Gu Minglan laughed: "You still have a handful of melon seeds; I have nothing."

"I do!" Zhou Andong picked up Seeing Jian Qiu's bag, took out a bank card from inside, and stuffed it into his mother-in-law's hand: "Mom, I don't know what to buy you, so I'm giving you a card.

I'm not sure exactly how much money is in the card, but there are definitely several hundred thousand. Take it, spend it freely, and when it's gone, call me and I'll put more money in for you."

Gu Minglan was stunned, feeling warm inside, and said: "Don't say more: 'You child, I and your father can't spend our salaries, why do you need your money? Hurry up and take it back.'"

"Mom!" Zhou Andong once again shoved the bank card into Gu Minglan's hand: "You've worked hard for most of your life; it's time to enjoy life. This money is my and Qiuqiu's filial piety to you, so just take it."

Seeing Jian Qiu walked over, sat beside Gu Minglan, put her arm around her mother's shoulder and said: "Mom, since Dongzi gave you this, don't be polite; the password is the last six digits of my ID card."

Zhou Andong sat with a smug face on Gu Minglan's other side, put his arm around his mother-in-law's shoulder, gently swaying and said: "Mom, just take the money, buy whatever you want, we'll pick the expensive things. If someone asks how much you spent, just tell them loudly: this is what my son-in-law Zhou Andong bought for me, see who dares to talk nonsense."

Gu Minglan gave Zhou Andong an annoyed punch, then raised the bank card, proudly waved it at Jian Zhengxue: "See? This is my son-in-law and daughter being filial to me."

Jian Zhengxue looked at his wife's hand holding the bank card, then lowered his head to look at the handful of melon seeds on the coffee table, sighed deeply, then stood up and walked out.

"This home no longer has a place for me to stay."