Chapter 295: Chapter 209: The Terrified Zhao Hailong! [1/4]

"Lawyer Zhao... haven’t seen you for a while, how are you?"

"It’s been a long time, I’ve missed you. It’s been half a month... Are you in good health?"

Xu Liang smiled and, at the same time, used the urinal in front of him marked ’A Small Step Forward, A Great Step for Civilization.’

His voice was very mild, as if it were an exchange between familiar friends.

There was not a hint of hostility in it!

But...

"You... you!!!"

Zhao Hailong’s pupils suddenly contracted, and then his heart pounded like a drum. His face showed astonishment, and his eyes revealed panic.

"Tap~"

He instinctively took a step back, his body trembling, filled with fear.

This is...

Xu Liang!!!

By rights, on the 19th, he was taken down by them with a plot, and Upper City personally sanctioned a month’s rectification, causing no cases to be taken under the firm’s name, and even cases already taken had to be transferred by Xu Liang!!!

Why is he now appearing at Jiang City People’s Court!?

Zhao Hailong was filled with panic, completely bewildered as he looked at Xu Liang like he was seeing a monster, completely clueless about where he suddenly came from.

"You..." his face turned ashen, wanting to ask something.

Today is April 3rd.

And just yesterday, on the afternoon of April 2nd, Zhao Hailong had someone confirm the status of Xu Liang’s firm’s sanction!

The sanction clearly wasn’t lifted, by rights there should still be half a month of rectification left!

So, the other side...

Shouldn’t have any reason to be in the court!

No, not even a reason to be in Jiang City!!!

Zhao Hailong wanted to ask clearly. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

But he didn’t dare.

Because he was the one who reported the firm, just like knowing someone’s dirty secret but not being able to speak of it because your means of obtaining the information were dirty too...

"Haha, Lawyer Zhao, don’t be so nervous."

Xu Liang’s face showed a warm smile, as if meeting an old friend.

He pulled up his pants, then turned his head to look at Zhao Hailong with a smile.

"I’m... I’m not nervous...."

Zhao Hailong tugged at his stiff lips, although his heart was already in turmoil like thunderbolts, his face had to stay expressionless.

But the next second.

"Is Lawyer Zhao curious about the rectification of my firm?"

Xu Liang suddenly spoke without giving the other side any preparation.

The firm’s rectification...

Zhao Hailong’s heart skipped a beat, his face suddenly turned ugly, yet he had to maintain his composure.

As expected, he knew that such a crude method would surely be noticed by the other party, and they definitely wouldn’t let it slide!

It’s just a pity...

The expected questioning didn’t come, instead, it was replaced by a series of complaints.

"The firm’s affairs were due to my lack of oversight."

"Tsk, a bunch of interns actually caused such a big mess, didn’t expect even the most basic contracts could be printed wrong."

Xu Liang sighed and complained to Zhao Hailong.

Zhao Hailong’s heart was pounding, yet his face was rigid as iron.

Upon hearing this, it took him a long time to speak:

"Is... that so..."

"The interns lack experience... Lawyer Xu, please be forgiving."

Xu Liang looked at Zhao Hailong, his eyes full of amusement, and immediately said:

"Naturally, I must be forgiving."

"But if we were being targeted, then it would be difficult to forgive."

Targeted...

Zhao Hailong’s heart skipped a beat, just as he was about to speak, Xu Liang added:

"However, this time it shouldn’t be targeting, after all, who would have nothing better to do than target my firm."

"Don’t you agree... Lawyer Zhao?" Xu Liang looked at Zhao Hailong with a cheerful smile.

Zhao Hailong’s lips moved for a long time, but his mind kept racing, as if he was frozen in place yet sweating profusely.

What does the other side mean by this!?

Hinting? No, this is clearly stating! Fake ignorance or real ignorance? If it’s real... shouldn’t he be in Hanhai City rectifying his firm right now!?

Then it must be fake...

If it’s fake... what exactly does the other side want!?

Zhao Hailong was sweating profusely, his thoughts in complete turmoil, his breathing becoming increasingly erratic.

Just as he was about to respond with a few words...

"Swish~!"

The urinal suddenly started to flush automatically.

The abrupt sound startled Zhao Hailong awake, bringing him back to his senses, just as he was about to reply.

But upon closer inspection....

Where was there anyone in front of him!?

The entire restroom was empty except for him!

"An...an illusion?"

Zhao Hailong stared at the footprints on the floor, his eyes glazed over, at this moment, everything in his mind felt like an illusory dream bubble, elusive as he tried to recall.

Was it an illusion?

No... it was reality... no, an illusion?

He could no longer distinguish between the two.

Maybe because of the immense pressure Xu Liang had been exerting on him these past few days, causing an increase in anxiety before the court session.

Or maybe it was just... real!

But regardless of which one it was.

Zhao Hailong now felt chills running down his spine!

After sweating profusely, he suddenly felt cold all over, looking at the footprints beside him.

Zhao Hailong’s expression was rigid as iron, he quickly fastened his pants and belt, and bolted out at full speed.

The restroom behind him seemed like some monstrous beast that could devour him!

Zhao Hailong just wanted to get far away from the restroom!

Quickly....

Even quicker!

His pace accelerated, turning his walk into a brisk march, wishing to run through the hallway of mere dozens of meters as fast as he could!

Until...

"Bang!!!"

Zhao Hailong suddenly pushed open the door to the waiting room, startling Cheng Jia inside, who turned around while sitting in a chair, eyeing him with suspicion.

Cheng Jia glanced him up and down, frowning, and said, "What happened to you!?"

The other party’s current state was clearly not good.

Zhao Hailong leaned against the doorframe, his gaze vacant like a fish out of water, dazed and unfocused, staring at the waiting room, breathing in large gulps, like a drowning man greedily inhaling air!