Chapter 312: The Nightmare of a Lawyer's Career!

Back in his office, Tang Ye rubbed his chin with his right hand.

The more he pondered, the more suspicious the matter seemed...

After sorting out his thoughts, he picked up his phone and dialed Wan Ming's number.

"I mentioned the stalking incident to you before; how is the investigation going?" As soon as the call connected, Tang Ye went straight to the point.

Noisy background sounds came through the receiver.

Wan Ming had just stepped out of the Interrogation Room.

"There's a result! The person is an intern at the Elite Law Firm in Hanzhou. He looks quite young; he's likely being used as a pawn. What happened?"

"After dinner with Ding Xiang yesterday, we were walking along the ancient moat. She had too much to drink and took my arm, and as a result, we were secretly photographed. The photos ended up in Lin Ru's hands." Tang Ye's tone was filled with helplessness.

Tang Ye muttered to himself.

He was usually cautious enough, but who could guard against Ding Xiang's sudden actions?

At the time, he hadn't taken it to heart at all, but he never expected to be caught in a compromising position.

Besides, Ding Xiang had just been overcome by emotion.

She was likely missing her father, and since he happened to be by her side, it was a subconscious act.

Of course, thinking about it carefully, perhaps it was also a test...

If he had chosen to go with the flow, perhaps their relationship could have broken through.

However, fortunately, Tang Ye immediately controlled the situation and timely prevented things from developing in a more ambiguous direction.

Tang Ye's feelings were beyond words.

If he had actually done something with Ding Xiang, that would be one thing.

The key was that he hadn't done anything at all, which made him feel particularly wronged.

To be honest, if viewed from the perspective of an outsider.

Ding Xiang was a beautiful Host at the City Television Station, and he was walking down the street arm-in-arm with her; no one would believe that the two of them were innocent.

This was a matter that even if he jumped into the Yellow River, he couldn't wash clean.

The key was that there was no way to prove his own innocence!

"Isn't it just a matter of helping someone up? Is it worth making such a big fuss?" Wan Ming sneered on the other end of the line. "I'm afraid your female boss is going through early menopause; she's too sensitive."

He knew Tang Ye's character too well; he had always been more serious than anyone regarding matters of conduct, so how could he easily stumble over a woman?

Tang Ye sighed: "Lao Wan, you still understand me best. I treat Ding Xiang like a younger sister. She is a public figure; if rumors spread, it would have a bad impact."

Wan Ming's eyes turned cold instantly, and the ruthlessness in his bones surged up: "A straight body doesn't fear a crooked shadow! Leave it to me; I'll go find the source of the photos right now! If I'm not mistaken, it's that Lawyer who's causing trouble!"

He knew in his heart that he owed his current position entirely to Tang Ye's support along the way.

The two of them had long since shared a bond as close as flesh and blood.

If someone dared to scheme against Tang Ye, he would definitely make them pay the price!

After hanging up, Wan Ming immediately contacted his subordinate.

"Er Zi" was a capable officer he had scouted in Suiyuan County; he had been a scout in the military, and if it weren't for a health issue during the special forces selection, he would have been a sure-fire candidate for a top soldier.

This man was reliable and, just like Wan Ming, a person who valued loyalty.

"Er Zi, I have an urgent matter for you!"

"Boss, just give the order!"

"Someone is stalking and secretly photographing Section Chief Tang. Take some men and drag him back to me!"

Er Zi's tone was fierce: "Daring to move against someone from the Government? Could it be a spy?"

Wan Ming's eyes lit up: "Use that as the pretext! Bring him back and interrogate him thoroughly!"

Not long after, Er Zi and two brothers stormed into the Elite Law Firm.

After revealing their identities, they walked straight to a workstation and stared at a young man, asking: "Are you Zhang Fan?"

"I am Zhang Fan, is there something wrong?"

"Come with us!"

Zhang Fan looked confused: "You have to tell me the reason, right?"

"You are suspected of stealing state secrets, and we are now summoning you!" Er Zi said coldly. Without waiting for the other party to argue, he gave a look, and his subordinates immediately put handcuffs on Zhang Fan.

The commotion in the office alarmed the senior Lawyer Cao Jin.

As a partner at the law firm, Zhang Fan was a protégé he valued highly, and he was usually very sharp.

"This is a law firm! Which department are you from? I'm going to find your leaders and have a good talk about this!" Cao Jin was so angry his face turned red.

Er Zi flashed his police badge, his tone unceremonious: "Feel free to complain! I must take this person!"

At this moment, a subordinate shouted excitedly: "Second Brother, the photos have been found!"

"Take him too!" Er Zi glanced coldly at Cao Jin and left with the prisoner in tow.

How could Cao Jin ever suffer such an insult?

In the Hanzhou legal and judicial circles, he had always been well-connected, yet now he had been slapped in the face in public by a small Police officer.

As soon as he returned to his office, he dialed his old friend's number.

"Lao Jiang! One of my young subordinates was taken away for no reason. Help me check who these people are, daring to be so bold?"

"Oh, catching someone on your turf? They must not want to keep their jobs!" A teasing voice came from the other end of the line.

"Don't tease me, I've lost all face today!" Cao Jin said with a bitter smile.

"How big of a deal is it? If one meal can't fix it, then two will!" The old friend laughed loudly.

"Fine! Let's get together in a few days; I'll leave this matter to you!" Cao Jin gritted his teeth and replied, already calculating how to get his revenge.

Ten minutes later, Cao Jin received a call.

His old friend's voice lacked the previous teasing, and his tone was as serious as ice: "I just found out; it was done by people from the Suiyuan County Public Security Bureau! How did you offend that god of plague, Wan Ming?"

Cao Jin's hand gripping the phone tightened abruptly, his heart sinking with a thud: "I really don't know! People from Suiyuan County running into your territory to make an arrest—that counts as cross-jurisdictional handling of a case, it's against the rules, isn't it?"

A heavy sigh came from the other end of the line.

The old friend lowered his voice to warn: "Wan Ming is a very sinister person; back when he was a Deputy Bureau Chief in Tianling County, he was always handling cases across districts. Who in the entire system doesn't know he is Du Chengfeng's trusted aide? And Du Chengfeng is a favorite of Municipal Party Secretary Zhou Chengwu! This matter is nine times out of ten related to the Municipal Party Committee; what do you have to go head-to-head with them?"

Cao Jin's brows twisted into a tight knot, his tone softening: "Lao Jiang, look, can you help me put in a good word?"

The person on the other side was silent for a long while before a hesitant voice came through: "I'll try, but I reckon it's a long shot. Take my advice: if you have to admit defeat, then admit it. It's just an intern Lawyer, it's not worth..."

"Alright, sorry to trouble you."

Cao Jin hung up the phone in a hurry, slumped into his chair, and stared blankly at the ceiling.

Wan Ming and Tang Ye...

They were the nightmare of his career as a Lawyer!

He never imagined!

Tang Ye's counterattack would come so quickly and so ruthlessly.

When it came down to it, this matter hid an old debt—Cao Jin was the very Lawyer who had previously defended Liu Guang of Liuqiao Village.

That human trafficking case had caused a massive uproar; Liu Guang was sentenced, and Cao Jin's reputation had suffered along with him, causing several major clients to cut off their cooperation.

Not long ago, someone had come to him, offering a high price for him to collect dirt on Tang Ye.

With new grudges and old hatreds combined, he had accepted the job without a second thought.

However, he had ultimately underestimated Tang Ye.

That little Town Mayor who had once held a temporary post in Pinghu Town was no longer the person he used to be.