Xu Liang addressed the subordinates behind him.

"President Zhang is a top-notch lawyer deeply rooted in criminal cases. There might be opportunities for cooperation in the future!"

The top-notch lawyer Zhang Wei!

That’s the association staff member in front of us.

Although his achievements aren’t as dazzling as Xu Liang’s, he is renowned and a seasoned veteran in Hanhai City.

Upon hearing this.

All the lawyers in the firm lit up with curiosity, sizing up Zhang Wei, with some even stepping forward to hand over their legal files to him.

Seeing these figures, Zhang Wei felt a sense of satisfaction yet didn’t become complacent.

Top-notch?

Hanhai City has two other seasoned top-notch lawyers.

One is named Zhang Cheng, and the other is Liu Xun.

Xu Liang single-handedly defeated the two in cases, even a promising top-notch candidate, Qian Li!

To this day, no one knows the details of the case that Qian Li lost. Even a slight inquiry would make Qian Li show a look of sorrow, unwilling to utter a word.

"That’s all in the past."

Zhang Wei quickly spoke, humbly saying, then swiftly reviewed the other’s resume.

Just kidding, who knows if Xu Liang has any special hobbies, like torturing top-notch lawyers, if he sets his sights on me....

Zhang Wei didn’t want to go to Cheng’en Law Firm to play mahjong!

With this in mind, he subconsciously glanced at the file, and then his eye twitched...

"From Upper City University?"

Zhang Wei raised an eyebrow, glanced at the girl in front of him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Yes, yes." Xia Yao nodded.

From Upper City University...

Zhang Wei clicked his tongue, then looked towards Wang Feiyu, and once again his eye twitched.

"You’re also from Upper City University!?" Zhang Wei was surprised.

"Yes, a student from the law department at Upper City University." Wang Feiyu nodded honestly.

"Hiss~"

Zhang Wei was a bit taken aback, but that wasn’t all.

Again, law students are different from other students.

If you’re a computer science student from a first-tier university, your talent might lead you to outcomes beyond top universities.

But not in law school.

The moment you enroll, it represents your ceiling!

This determines your network level!

Professors from ordinary schools and those from Upper City University are entirely different figures, the former might just be mingling in the academic circle, while the latter are giants creating it!

These days, ordinary law firms rack their brains to recruit someone who can establish connections.

But Xu Liang, not to mention his three, he alone even has two!

No...

Not just two!

Zhang Wei glanced at another’s resume, eyelid twitching again.

Another one from Upper City University...

Zhang Wei looked towards the next one.

This time, it was from Shuimu University, no less reputable than Upper City University.

A continuous ten people...

Ten from the nation’s top universities!

Zhang Wei:...

Zhang Wei fell silent.

He glanced around the not-so-big law firm, then at the young faces of the lawyers in front of him.

In a daze.

Zhang Wei seemed to see the looming giants standing behind these ten, either influential or academic tyrants...

"What’s the matter?"

Xu Liang asked.

"President Zhang, can they practice?"

Zhang Wei twitched his mouth, "Yes, they absolutely can!"

"I’ll report this to the association immediately, and you all can start taking cases without worrying about practice licenses."

Finishing his words.

Zhang Wei quickly made his way out.

"I’ll be off then, Lawyer Xu, you all carry on."

He only stopped after reaching outside the firm, looking back in amazement at it again.

More than ten with such backgrounds... even their boss is Xu Liang, this litigator among litigators personally mentoring them!

Zhang Wei really couldn’t fathom how these people could ever lose a case....

"Tsk, I reckon the lawyers in Hanhai City are going to be busy."

Zhang Wei sighed, then hastened his steps, quickly leaving Hongfu Street.

Inside the firm.

"Since there’s no issue with the practice license, you all can start taking cases."

"I suggest starting with some civil disputes to accumulate experience, and if possible, later try criminal cases to build your reputation!"

Xu Liang instructed his ten subordinates.

"As for the cases within the firm now, you can choose freely, and for a short time, the firm won’t require you to take on legal aid."

Hearing this, the ten in front quickly got to work.

Because Xu Liang had previously established the firm’s reputation.

At this stage, there was no so-called free consultation, even the worst were paid consultations, and quite lucrative ones at that.

Among the calls, some were regular lawsuit cases. Su Yu carefully selected the ones she could handle and organized them, waiting for the right candidate before going for negotiations.

As for Su Yu and Yang Ruoxi...

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Footsteps echoed once again in the staircase.

Xu Liang turned his head to look.

He saw two girls coming down from the second floor. They exchanged a glance and then shifted their gazes away simultaneously.

Su Yu ignored Yang Ruoxi and smiled as she approached Xu Liang.

She spoke softly:

"Senior brother, did President Zhang have something to discuss with you just now?"

While speaking.

She personally peeled an apple and handed it to Xu Liang.

Xu Liang instinctively took it, took a bite, and then said:

"There’s a legal aid case that he found quite interesting. I’m planning to check it out later."

Seeing this, an anxious look crossed Yang Ruoxi’s delicate face, but she seemed like she didn’t hear the conversation.

Instead, she also picked an apple, peeled it, and handed it to Xu Liang.

Xu Liang paused, looking at the two apples in his hands, lost in thought.

He took a bite in front of Yang Ruoxi’s expectant eyes.

Only then was Yang Ruoxi satisfied, and she thoughtfully asked:

"Legal aid? No commission fee? Why did you take it!?"

Yang Ruoxi looked at Xu Liang in surprise, her tone full of doubt.

She knew he liked money!

Last time, upon hearing of a million-dollar contract, he didn’t waste any time and went straight away!

Now with legal aid... he took the case without any money?

Su Yu didn’t look at her, instead gazing at Xu Liang with trusting eyes and said:

"Senior brother never considers the commission fee when taking a case. I know him, he doesn’t care for such mundane matters; you can’t impose a stereotype on him."

Yang Ruoxi: ?

"No... that’s not what I meant..."

Yang Ruoxi was a bit anxious as she tried to say something.

But her tongue wouldn’t cooperate!

She couldn’t express her meaning no matter what and ultimately could only glare at Su Yu in discontent.

But Su Yu returned a gentle, smiling gaze, leaving Yang Ruoxi at a loss.

In the end, she could only stammer toward Xu Liang:

"I... I just think you’re losing out when taking cases without a commission fee... just..."

Seeing this, Xu Liang sighed inwardly but still comfortingly said:

"No need to explain, I understand."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ruoxi let out a long sigh, then looked at Su Yu in apprehension.

Xu Liang thought for a while, then tentatively asked:

"Are you two at odds?"

"No." Yang Ruoxi shook her head.

Su Yu pursed her lips, slightly lowered her head, her eyelashes quivered, and she responded softly.

"Maybe junior sister inadvertently did something that upset Xiaoyang, senior brother, don’t mind it. I will apologize to Xiaoyang....."

Yang Ruoxi: ?

She was shocked looking at the gentle, delicate girl beside her.

"You... you... you can’t do this!" Yang Ruoxi widened her eyes, angry yet unable to articulate a response.

Xu Liang understood.

The two had a falling-out but not completely, probably only halfway breaking apart.

He instantly decided not to meddle.

Yang Ruoxi hurriedly changed the subject and asked:

"When do you plan to look into the legal aid case?"

"Where is it located?"

Xu Liang pondered.

The current time was one in the afternoon.

Jiang City was a county-level city, nominally under the jurisdiction of Qingshi City, but it was really close to Hanhai City!

Way closer than Sunzhou is to Hongfu District.

If the driving speed was a bit faster...

He could understand the situation now and be back by six in the evening!

As for the case itself...

He hadn’t taken the case yet due to the commission fee issue.

If it wasn’t troublesome, he would just do it directly; if it was troublesome... he could find ways to get some money.

As for legal aid clients, they are never wealthy enough to hire for this.

That’s how it is for others.

But for Xu Liang...

Money.

It doesn’t have to come from the client!

It could be from the defendant!

Thinking of this, Xu Liang snapped back to reality, his eyes flashed with determination, and said:

"I’ll go now."

He wanted to see exactly what kind of case...

In an entire county-level city, no one would take it!