Chapter 1164: The Little Fox

"So that's how it is. Is your home beautiful?" Ning Ruoxue asked.

"Beautiful, very beautiful. The mountains and plains are covered in flowers that never fade all year round..." the Three-Tailed one laughed.

Without realizing it, the two chatted for an entire night. The next day, Chen Yu was set to depart for Shu City.

Liu Xian had already replied; through her communication, more than half of the demons agreed to stay and form the Demon Department, so Chen Yu left this matter for her to handle.

It was just that Chen Yu was afraid he wouldn't have time to manage them, and this group of demons couldn't be spoiled, because if you gave these things even a little bit of a good face, they would absolutely dare to act lawlessly.

The matters on Yu Sichen's side should also be handled by now; later, he would have her keep this group in check, and in the future, find a few more people to manage these fellows.

Driving all the way to Shu City, enjoying the scenery along the way, it wasn't tiring at all.

After arriving in Shu City, they found a hotel to stay in, and Ning Ruoxue didn't even have time to rest before heading straight to the client's home.

This client was an old client of Ning Ruoxue's; she had previously represented him in several cases, but this time, when Ning Ruoxue saw him, she couldn't help but be shocked.

She saw that this client, named Xiao Zhengguo, had a head full of white hair and an aged appearance, looking just like an old man of over seventy.

Yet he was clearly only in his forties. When she saw him last year, he was still perfectly normal; how could he have become like this in just over a year?

During their conversation, she learned that Xiao Zhengguo's company had gone bankrupt, his family was torn apart, and his only son had died in a car accident. The reason for all this was that he had refused to sell an ancestral ancient painting, which led to him being targeted and retaliated against.

"Brother, what did the public security organs say about this matter?" Ning Ruoxue's brows furrowed slightly; she had thought this was just an ordinary property dispute, but now it seemed it was not.

The other party's power was clearly very strong, strong enough to interfere even with normal law enforcement.

"There was no explanation. They just said my son died in an accident, and the driver who caused it was only locked up for a few months. I really have nowhere left to turn." Xiao Zhengguo's tears streamed down; it was hard to imagine what he had experienced over this past year.

"Brother, I have already looked over the case files you just gave me. As for the company, you were set up. Even if we appeal, our chances of winning are zero. And as for your son's death, someone took the fall, so there is little point in petitioning."

Ning Ruoxue looked at Xiao Zhengguo's aged face and truly couldn't bear to tell him the truth, but the facts were just like that, and she had no ability to change anything.

"Is there really no room for redemption? Those people, for the sake of a painting, ruined my family and killed my kin—is there no one to punish them?" Xiao Zhengguo muttered.

"Brother, don't be anxious yet. Let me think of a way." Ning Ruoxue sighed.

"Heh, thank you, Lawyer Ning. Heaven is unjust, Heaven is unjust." Xiao Zhengguo sighed slightly, stood up, and left the place shakily.

After he left, Ning Ruoxue looked at his back with a complex expression and couldn't help but sigh.

"His life will not last long," Chen Yu said.

"His loved ones are all dead, so how could he live on alone? I cannot see a shred of hope in his eyes," Ning Ruoxue said. "There is no greater sorrow in life than having a grievance that cannot be avenged."

"Is he very close to you?" Chen Yu asked.

"In previous years, I was dedicated to overturning cases for people, and he helped me quite a bit," Ning Ruoxue said. "He is a very decent person, but I never thought he would end up with such an outcome."

"Then I cannot stand by and watch," Chen Yu said. "What exactly is the situation with his family?"

"His ancestral ancient painting seems to hide some secret, but someone saw it by chance, and then someone wanted to force him to sell it," Ning Ruoxue said. "It was a family heirloom, he refused to sell, and then the other party used their connections to ruin his family."

"How many people in his family died?" Chen Yu asked.

"His wife went insane, his son was hit by a car, and his company was maliciously acquired by others. The other party set him up, and now he doesn't have a single cent and even owes others tens of millions," Ning Ruoxue sighed.

"Is the other party a local tyrant?" Chen Yu asked.

"Yes, the biggest local tyrant in Shu City, surnamed Cao. I heard that person is the son of the richest man in Shu City, the Cao Corporation, and he commits all kinds of evil in Shu City," Ning Ruoxue said. "It's hard to deal with."

"Young Master Cao?" Chen Yu asked.

"Yes, Young Master Cao," Ning Ruoxue nodded.

"We will go meet him tonight," Chen Yu laughed. "Let's see just how many tricks this Young Master Cao has."

At night, the area in front of the most luxurious clubhouse in Shu City was bustling with activity.

Today was Young Master Cao's birthday, and celebrities and children of aristocratic families from all over Shu City had come to offer their congratulations.

On the top floor of the clubhouse, the luxurious banquet hall, spanning over ten thousand square meters, was packed with people.

Chen Yu and Ning Ruoxue appeared in the clubhouse together. Ning Ruoxue was dressed in her finest, a bright red evening gown that made her look exceptionally moving, attracting the eyes of almost every man at the banquet.

Even some of the socialites who frequented Shu City couldn't help but feel a sense of inferiority.

Many men wanted to go up and strike up a conversation, but upon seeing Chen Yu by her side, they didn't approach, only privately inquiring where Ning Ruoxue had come from, as it seemed there hadn't been such a beautiful young woman in Shu City before.

Ning Ruoxue, stared at by countless gazes, didn't feel anything; her demeanor was natural and poised, and her speech and manners attracted even more male attention.

Young Master Cao's real name was Cao Wang. He was currently drinking in a VIP room. The Cao Corporation was the richest in Shu City, and since it was Young Master Cao's birthday today, naturally, many people had come.

Chen Yu and Ning Ruoxue had snuck in, and their target was Young Master Cao, so the two were relatively low-key.

"Young Master Cao hasn't shown his face yet?" Chen Yu asked.

"The protagonist of tonight won't show his face so easily. Just wait, he will come out when the banquet is halfway through," Ning Ruoxue said.

"Then shall we make our move when it's almost over?" Chen Yu asked.

"We'll play it by ear," Ning Ruoxue smiled slightly. "I feel very bold right now, actually kidnapping the son of the richest man. If it were before, I would have reasoned with them."

"You are a lawyer, so it's normal to reason with them," Chen Yu smiled slightly. "But here in Shu City, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away; reasoning with them won't work."

"Yes, so I'll be bold for once and take the opportunity to experience this kind of excitement," Ning Ruoxue said.

The banquet proceeded as usual, and just as Ning Ruoxue had said, when the banquet was halfway through, Young Master Cao appeared.

This fellow's eyes were sunken and dull, and even his gait was incredibly unsteady. Looking at him, it was clear his body had been hollowed out by wine and women.

But today was his birthday, and, flushed with wine, he raised his glass to signal to everyone. After a round of drinking, the fellow went to a sofa to rest.