Chapter 125: A Matter of Principle
Li Jun sighed and made a show of frustration. "Soone sued my client, Yun Qian ng, for attempted murder," he admitted.
There was silence on the other side.
"I have heard about the raucous in the dia. It had rolled that far? I saw the video, the owner wasn't near the car at the ti… neither was anyone else. And you're telling that soone from my firm took this case and sued the CEO of Venus?"
This was the reaction Li Jun wanted. This Senior was an executive partner and had equity in the company. If Li Jun got the ssage across that soone was playing the wrong cards under the company's nose, he would get an easy withdrawal of FIR in no ti.
Company pressure was a huge thing.
"It's soone called Jiang Hanyu. He seems to be an assistant lawyer in your firm."
"Are you sure?" the other asked after a pause.
"Yes, I am holding the paper with his signature on it. He sent it with your company's stationery, too. That's why I was wondering if you knew anything about this guy."
This little boy had been gutsy, taking on a case against an influential billionaire. Talk about thinking highly of himself.
"He is a new recruit. Fresh out of his probation. We hired him right out of law school because he was the gold dallist." The other heaved a sigh. "I know nothing about filing a lawsuit, Li Jun, I am sorry. Such a huge case would be spoken about among the partners if we had known. Jiang Hanyu isn't allowed to take these decisions. An executive partner needs to sign off on these cases and I know he hasn't asked anyone because I have no idea soone from my company was suing your client."
"Oh, it seems I have called in poor taste," Li Jun acted like he was regretful.
"No, no! You have helped us. If word gets out, the company's reputation will be in ruin. God knows what else he will do. Using the stationary and not following protocol is a gross misdeanor. He'll be faced with the consequences." The gruff tone of the other told Li Jun that he had hit the jackpot. His job was done.
"Please don't do it for !" he countered.
"It's a matter of principle. We're lawyers. If we can't take care of being lawful, who will co to us?" the senior sounded beyond angry. "Li Jun, do a favor. Please send over a copy of the docuntation he sent you to . You can go ahead with fighting and settling the case. We'll take disciplinary action against him in our own ti."
Li Jun pretended to hesitate. "Okay, Senior. I'm sorry again."
They made so small talk before Li Jun said goodbye and hung up.
He looked down at the paper in his hand and smirked. No, this wasn't just about winning a big case. It was about teaching a newbie a lesson. Rules are made for a reason and when you disrespect and take advantage of your position for personal benefit, you receive punishnt.
It was a matter of principle.
Next, he picked up the cell phone and called Jiang Hanyu.
"Hello, who is this?" Jiang Hanyu sounded like he had been bothered by the call.
"This is Li Jun, Miss Yun's legal representative speaking," he said calmly. "The detective responsible for the case you filed against my client gave your contact information so that we could talk about settlent."
Li Jun heard the younger man suck in a breath. He knew this to be surprise at getting an offer for settlent so quickly. He hadn't thought it was possible.
"Yes, this is Jiang Hanyu speaking. Please tell your conditions and timings for the eting so that I can inform my client as well," he agreed keenly.
Li Jun chuckled. "I've already spoken to my client and she wishes to send out a press release regarding her side of the story with the claims and the charges she will be making against Bai Ye Qing, your client. The release will go out three in the afternoon tomorrow. Ask your client when he wants to et to discuss the settlent. We'll not wait for a long ti for your answer."
"Mr. Li, what does that an? Are you threatening my client to take action?" he squeaked.
Li Jun huffed. "You're still wet behind the ears, child. If I was threatening you, I would tell you that if you don't drop the charges, I will tell the whole world what a disgusting piece of shit your client is. I'll dig out every dick pic he sent and every uncomfortable conversation he had with won and paint a beautiful picture of him to the world. That is a threat. I am simply telling you the plans of my client and I am waiting for your response."
"I—I—" Jiang Hanyu stamred.
"I'll take that as you understanding the situation. It's getting late. Call your client and respond to my offer."
With that, Li Jun hung up the call.
He forwarded the email through which Yun Qian ng was served the papers and attached the files for evidence. He pressed send and smiled.
His cell phone pinged with a ssage and he saw that his Senior had texted him, saying that he would handle the matter personally and requesting Li Jun not to speak about the matter to anyone.
He assured of the sa and went back to work.
"Miss Yun, I am going to send you tentative timings for the settlent eting when the other lawyer responds. Please keep your schedule free tomorrow morning," he said quickly.
"At least greet properly. I've been having a very bad week," Yun Qian ng swore as she chucked her car keys on the table.
"Not my problems, Miss Yun. I'm just doing the job you pay to do."
Yun Qian ng groaned. "I'll add to your work in a few days," she admitted.
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