Chapter 164: Trying to Shut Me Up? No Way

In Shen Bi's eyes, Lin Dongfan now is a mysterious, lofty figure.

This sense of distance does not stem from Lin Dongfan having refused his two packs of cigarettes, but from his ruthless anti-corruption measures in Nanzhou.

Even figures of Xiao Yunce's caliber have been wiped out.

Too terrifying!

Although Shen Bi does not know Lin Dongfan's exact background, from past social experience he dares to be certain of one thing: Chu Jinsong is definitely not Lin Dongfan's biggest backer.

Shen Bi felt excited to receive Lin Dongfan's commission call today.

This is like the ancestral grave is about to emit green smoke!

Shen Bi immediately set aside his current case and, with utmost urgency, rushed to Ice Love Fang opposite the courthouse, not daring to delay even a second.

Upon entering, he saw Lin Dongfan and Fang Xiaoqian drinking milk tea.

Shen Bi secretly gasped:

Can an ex‑girlfriend whose face has been torn apart still sit together chatting and laughing?

Upon further thought, this seems fine; Fang Xiaoqian is an exceptionally shrewd woman—whatever I can see through, she can surely see through as well.

She is a woman who chases fame and profit.

Now that Lin Dongfan is rising strongly, Fang Xiaoqian will surely regret the breakup and will try every means to return to his world.

Shen Bi collected himself, warmly stepped forward and greeted: "Mr. Lin, Chief Judge Fang, sorry to keep you waiting."

"You're pretty quick—have a seat."

Lin Dongfan politely waved him to a seat; although he didn't have a good impression of this lawyer Shen, the man's litigation skill was undeniable, and when employing people one cannot let feelings decide.

Fang Xiaoqian smiled lightly, seizing the chance to ask for a favor: "Attorney Shen, I recommended you today—how do you plan to thank me?"

"You are my reborn parents; I'll keep it in mind."

When it comes to solidifying relationships, Shen Bi never holds back—whether it's the mysterious Lin Dongfan or Fang Xiaoqian in the courthouse, both are key contacts he must maintain.

He exchanged a few light jokes to ease the atmosphere.

Shen Bi sat down and asked Lin Dongfan: "Mr. Lin, did you call me today for a thorny major case?"

"Not exactly thorny—just a traffic‑accident liability dispute case……"

Lin Dongfan gave a brief rundown of the case.

Seeing Shen Bi's expression turn somewhat grave,

it was not hard to tell.

The matter involves the issue of breaking ground on Grand Duke Jupiter's head, and Shen Bi also felt a bit wary.

Lin Dongfan then smiled and asked: "You wouldn't be unwilling to take it on, would you?"

That question struck a chord in Shen Bi's heart.

Shen Bi pondered:

"If Lin Dongfan had no real ability, would he dare to touch a tiger's butt?"

"Since you're set on taking action against Gao Peng's nephew, there's no doubt Gao Peng could be the next Xiao Yunce swept away by the great river flowing east."

Having thought this through silently,

Shen Bi immediately declared: "Since you trust me this much, I'll take this case. If I lose, worst‑case I'll switch careers and open a milk‑tea shop."

As he said that, he revealed a hint of broad‑minded smile.

His strength lies in pushing the tragic atmosphere to the extreme, seizing every chance to profess loyalty—meaning that with just one word from you, Mr. Lin, I'll charge through knives mountains and seas of fire without hesitation.

Sharp person!

Sharp person — this is Lin Dongfan's evaluation of him.

Lin Dongfan rose with a smile: "Since you're not afraid of death, let's go; I'll take you to see the victim Zhou Jianmin so he can sign a power‑of‑attorney."

"All right." Shen Bi promptly rose.

Fang Xiaoqian also rose: "I won't accompany you; my unit still has work." In fact she wanted to go but couldn't, as the presiding judge of this case she must avoid conflict of interest.

The three then parted ways, Lin Dongfan and Shen Bi heading to the hospital.

At the same time.

Inside the hospital, fury ran rampant.

Gao Lu learned that Lin Dongfan had intervened, rushed to the hospital and fronted Zhou Jianmin fifty thousand yuan for medical expenses, immediately realizing Zhou Jianmin would surely dissatisfy with the first‑instance verdict and might appeal.

In order to ensure her son Gao Shuo would not be charged with vehicular manslaughter,

Gao Lu, hoping to keep the peace, entrusted Qiu Ruonan to come to the hospital to silence Zhou Jianmin.

In the ward.

Qiu Ruonan warned Zhou Jianmin coldly: "Having the Traffic Police Team re‑assign liability is impossible! Your parents are dead, your son is incapacitated—that's because you yourself drove without obeying traffic rules! If you appeal again, the outcome will still be the same! No matter how you kick up a fuss, it's useless; I advise you to be sensible and not court disgrace!"

Saying that, Qiu Ruonan tossed a bundle of one hundred thousand yuan in cash onto the bedside like she was sending off a beggar.

She then told Zhou Jianmin: "This hundred thousand is the Gao family's sympathy, a modest consolation. As long as you don't appeal again, the Gao family can also waive the 2.78 million yuan in compensation."

Zhou Jianmin lowered his head in honest silence, not daring to meet Qiu Ruonan's cold, stern gaze.

Earlier, when he had knelt in humiliation at the courthouse gate, if Qiu Ruonan had produced that hundred‑thousand yuan consolation and promised to exempt him from the 2.78 million compensation, he might have compromised right then.

But now things are different.

Although he does not know how high‑ranking an official Lin Dongfan is, he firmly believes that whoever put up the medical fees for his son will surely help him seek justice.

His son, whose spine is shattered, had cried himself to sleep and will only be able to undergo surgery tomorrow.

Zhou Jianmin looked at his son, tormented by pain beyond human semblance, then at the hundred‑thousand yuan on the blanket, hesitated a moment, picked up the money and handed it to Qiu Ruonan.

He also didn't understand why the Gao family would suddenly relent, nor what they were worried about.

He muttered: "Two people died in my family, my son is injured like this, and the Gao family didn't even glance at them. Now they offer ten thousand yuan to stop me from appealing—I won't take it; it's hot‑handed. Can ten thousand yuan bring my parents back to life? Can ten thousand yuan make my son's broken spine whole again?"

"Zhou Jianmin, don't be shameless!"

Qiu Ruonan spoke sternly, her expression grim: "Don't think that just because someone has stepped up to sue for you, you'll surely win! Do you know how much the repair costs for that Lamborghini are? Over four million! If you remain stubborn, you'll have to pay more than just 2.78 million later—think it through before you speak!"

"I've thought it through clearly—if I lose the lawsuit, I can take my son and jump into the sea to feed the fish." This is not a joke; this is Zhou Jianmin's true intention.

For someone like him, a penniless ordinary commoner, death is also a kind of release.

Qiu Ruonan, however, coldly snorted: "Who are you threatening? If you've got the guts, go jump into the sea right now—let me see you die!"

"Who are you? Your mouth reeks!"

A sudden jab cut off Qiu Ruonan's sarcastic tone.

Qiu Ruonan turned her head, and her anger flared up to the top of her head!

Only to see Lin Dongfan walk in—this damned troublemaker, he really shows up everywhere! Behind him followed Shen Bi of the Utmost Harmony Law Firm.

Qiu Ruonan suppressed her anger and sneered: "You surnamed Lin, do you know who you're going up against?"

"Big Slut Sister Qiu, you're really forgetful—I think I told you before? I'm going to send you to prison; a man of honor keeps his word." Lin Dongfan chatted and laughed easily, fearless and unafraid.

"Fine, I'd like to see just how capable you are—see you in court!"

Seeing that they could no longer silence the parties involved, Qiu Ruonan also grew too lazy to say more, tossed off a cold remark and walked away.

After Qiu Ruonan walked away,

Zhou Jianmin grasped Lin Dongfan's hand, tears of gratitude in his eyes: "Mr. Lin, you came just in time—thanks for getting rid of her for me..."

"Don't stand on ceremony." Lin Dongfan gestured and introduced: "This is Attorney Shen; from now on, he will be your entrusted representative, responsible for handling your lawsuit."