Chapter 885: The Ex-Girlfriend Got Promoted

On the third day of Huang Jintang's detention, Lin Dongfan received a call whose content was 'grass mud horse' from Ye Jiaying.

Dongfan, there's a new situation over at Cloud Peak Mountain Villa.

Speak.

This morning I had someone go to the construction site to liaison on the work resumption. Huang Jintang's brother brought a group of people to guard the site entrance, not allowing entry.

Huang Jintang's brother?

Yes, his name is Huang Yinrong. He is a partner in Huang Jintang's Yellow Clan Engineering Company, holding thirty percent equity. After Huang Jintang was taken into custody, he now manages the company's affairs.

What does he want to do?

Lawsuit. Ye Jiaying's voice sounded helpless: "The court summons has arrived. They're suing us for unilateral breach of contract, demanding 16.7 billion. The accepting court is the Place Intermediate People's Court."

Who is the presiding judge?

Vice President Fang Xiaoqian.

...???

Lin Dongfan heard the voice and was stunned, his brain almost short-circuited.

Fang Xiaoqian, this name he hadn't heard anyone mention for years, yet he couldn't deny it was a name etched deep in his soul, one he would never forget in this lifetime.

Lin Dongfan's silence made Ye Jiaying sense something odd; she asked doubtfully, "Do you still remember her?"

Lin Dongfan snapped back to his senses: "I remember."

Just as he finished speaking, Ye Jiaying on the other end of the line fell silent for a second.

A moment later.

Ye Jiaying smiled again, her smile somewhat meaningful: "You're still quite the romantic."

!!!

Lin Dongfan was speechless, thinking, "What the heck is this? This heaven-defying melodramatic life—who doesn't have some karmic entanglement?"

Ye Jiaying's teasing voice came through the phone again: "Your ex-girlfriend is really smart; these years she's been thriving in the political and legal system. I've always wondered how she rose to prominence, only now do I realize it's because she rode on the halo of being 'Mayor Lin's ex-girlfriend,' getting green lights all the way."

"Don't mock me," Lin Dongfan replied with a wry smile.

Ye Jiaying grew more animated as she chatted: "I'm not mocking you; I'm happy for you. Look, although you dumped her, she neither quarreled nor married, just quietly remained a judge. As a result? Riding on your golden signboard, she rose smoothly. I think it's good—at critical moments she won't stand against you."

Lin Dongfan couldn't be bothered to respond to her teasing.

Getting straight to the point: "Hold steady on the case; I'll think of a solution on my end."

"Okay." Ye Jiaying gathered her laughter: "However, I want to warn you: this person Fang Xiaoqian is not simple at all. Her success in the political and legal system these years may not be solely due to those three words 'ex-girlfriend'; if her position goes awry, this lawsuit could be fierce."

I know.

Lin Dongfan leaned back in his chair and lit a cigarette.

Fang Xiaoqian.

That familiar, beautiful face once again surfaced in his mind.

Back then, Fang Xiaoqian was just a lowly assistant at the Nanzhou Intermediate People's Court, having graduated only a few years prior, her mind full of thoughts of rising swiftly.

For her personal prospects, she even didn't hesitate to sell her body, betraying her fiancé.

However……

When Lin Dongfan proposed the breakup, upon learning the rival's family background, Fang Xiaoqian neither argued nor contested, even supporting his marriage to Chu Lingxi.

It cannot be denied, Fang Xiaoqian is indeed not a simple person.

Given the current situation.

If a power-holder promises Fang Xiaoqian— as long as you handle a certain matter well, the presidency of the Place Intermediate People's Court is yours!

Under these circumstances, Fang Xiaoqian is likely to take risks.

Considering the possible variables that might exist in reality, after ending his call with Ye Jiaying, Lin Dongfan dialed Fang Xiaoqian's number again.

It rang three times, then connected successfully.

"Hello? Who is this?"

The voice was still that voice, clear and cold with a hint of righteousness! In work settings, or in situations where the circumstances are unclear, Fang Xiaoqian always maintains an upright demeanor.

Lin Dongfan fell silent for a second: "Judge Fang, it's me."

On the other end, Fang Xiaoqian also seemed startled, remaining silent for a while before speaking: "You finally thought of me; should I address you as Mayor, or as Dongfan?"

"Long time no see, hope you've been well." Lin Dongfan replied politely.

Fang Xiaoqian asked: "What do you need from me?"

"Hmm." Lin Dongfan gathered his thoughts and got straight to the point: "The lawsuit Huang Yinrong filed against Mortal Group—I hear you're presiding over it?"

"Mayor Lin, you're well-informed—the summons just went out and you already know." Fang Xiaoqian chuckled.

Lin Dongfan also laughed: "Although I haven't been in Wuzhou long, I am still a mayor. You are the court's vice president; no matter what, I am your superior."

"Yes yes yes, honored Mayor, what are your orders?" Fang Xiaoqian laughed.

Lin Dongfan spoke frankly: "I want to talk about the Mortal Group case."

"Mayor Lin." Fang Xiaoqian said: "If you called just to catch up, I welcome it. If you're here to discuss the case, then all I can say is we'll see each other in court."

???

Lin Dongfan stared, stunned: "What the hell is this situation? You flaunt my badge of smooth sailing right in my face—have you forgotten who's the top dog?"

He slightly steadied himself.

Lin Dongfan intensified his tone: "Comrade Fang Xiaoqian, at critical moments don't act foolishly."

"Mayor Lin, I've always been clear-headed, okay?" Fang Xiaoqian remained calm and chatty: "We've lived together for many years; you should know me. I handle cases based solely on evidence, not on persons. Whether you're my ex-boyfriend, the mayor, or an ordinary citizen, if you end up in court, the outcome is the same."

"Alright, with that statement I feel reassured."

This time Lin Dongfan heard that Fang Xiaoqian wasn't burning bridges after crossing the river; she was mitigating risk! Yet she also expressed an attitude of impartial law enforcement—that's the key.

Working with a smart woman is both reassuring and effortless.

The key is to save effort!

Suddenly.

Old Fan again recalled her myriad charms of hard work…

Suddenly, Fang Xiaoqian's earnest voice came over the phone again: "Huang Jinrong sued Mortal Group, demanding the deposit and breach-of-contract compensation, totaling 16.7 billion. Although the pressure we face in this case is not small, I have a sense of proportion. If you believe what I say, I suggest you'd best not interfere, lest you give people something to talk about."

Hmm, then I won't come to meet you in person.

Anything else?

Nothing more.

Lin Dongfan hung up the phone, breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that with Fang Xiaoqian's attitude, he had already won half the battle.

At the same time.

Jinnan County, County Party Committee Guesthouse.

Wang Qigang sat on the sofa, holding a cup of tea, a faint smile on his face.

Opposite him, the secretary reported: "Secretary Wang, we just received news. Huang Jinrong's lawsuit against Mortal Group has been filed by the Intermediate Court. The presiding judge is Vice President Fang Xiaoqian."

"Fang Xiaoqian?" Wang Qigang raised his eyebrows, thought for a moment, then smiled again, his smile hinting at some amusement: "I heard she is Mayor Lin's ex-girlfriend; how crucial is that?"

"I guess their relationship isn't great either; otherwise, how could they have become exes?" the secretary said confidently.

Wang Qigang laughed: "It seems even Heaven wants to suppress Mayor Lin's arrogance; otherwise, how could this be such a coincidence? This case just happened to fall into the hands of his ex-girlfriend."

"Shall I get in touch with Fang Xiaoqian?" the secretary asked.

Wang Qigang replied without hesitation: "Since her relationship with Lin Dongfan has already broken off, there's no need to get in touch. Having risen to her current position, she surely isn't ignorant; she should know the municipal government operates under the leadership of the Municipal Party Committee, and won't be so foolish as to not tell the difference between the big and small kings."