After get off work, Jiang Chijing and Luo Hai drove to a newly opened private restaurant in the city.
The two waited in the small box for nearly half an hour, and just when Jiang Chijing's impatience could no longer be concealed, a tall man in a suit walked in from outside.
"Sorry, everything has been delayed for a while." The man pulled out the chair and sat down, putting the high-end car keys in his hand aside.
"Understandable." Luo Hai quickly smoothed things out, "Lawyers are busy."
Jiang Chijing pulled out a polite smile and said against his will that he didn't care much.
Luo Hai introduced himself to the two parties. The man's name was Zhang Fan, and he was already a senior partner of a well-known law firm in his early thirties. He and Luo Hai met at a fishing club. Both of their jobs were related to criminals, so they could talk more easily.
"I can't tell that Officer Jiang is actually working in the prison."
Zhang Fan is a very talkative person, and naturally led the topic to Jiang Chijing. Although Jiang Chijing didn't want to go on a blind date, he was a decent adult after all, and he would still handle social situations that he should deal with.
"Compared to other prison guards, I don't have many opportunities to deal with prisoners in my job."
"Will there be some hard-to-discipline prisoners?"
"There will be."
The figure of Zheng Mingyi suddenly appeared in Jiang Chijing's mind. Actually, Zheng Mingyi was not difficult to discipline. Chi Jing felt mad.
"I heard Dr. Luo say that many prisoners in the prison are trying to beat Officer Jiang's ideas. I finally understood why when I saw the real person today."
Zhang Fan is very talkative, his praise is not artificial, and there is a sincerity in his bones. Previously, Jiang Chijing gave him a negative impression score due to being late, but after chatting, the score gradually became a positive number.
After a while, Jiang Chijing suddenly found that Luo Hai had gone to the bathroom for a long time. An ominous premonition developed in his heart. He took out his mobile phone and saw that there was an unread message from Luo Hai.
[Luo Hai: I still have something to do, you two can talk. 】
"Doctor Luo said he has something to do." Jiang Chijingpi looked at the phone with a smile.
"I see." Zhang Fan also glanced at his phone, "Probably trying to create opportunities for both of us."
Jiang Chijing didn't expect Zhang Fan to speak so straightforwardly, so he chose the purpose of blind date. He originally wanted to be friends, but after this layer was opened, the vague scores in his heart had to become concrete.
About 20 points can be added for speech and behavior, and 10 points can be added for appearance conditions, but if you care too much about work, you must deduct 30 points.
Jiang Chijing is not an enterprising person, otherwise he would not have gone to prison to be such a leisurely librarian. Zhang Fan is inseparable from his work, as if his life is made up of work, he is obviously a typical workaholic.
Compared with workaholics, Jiang Chijing prefers people who know how to enjoy life. For example, in his spare time, he will fry a steak at home and take care of his own yard, instead of focusing on work.
"Are you still wearing an old clock?" Zhang Fan's eyes fell on Jiang Chijing's wrist, "You must be a nostalgic person."
The old watch is the brand of this old watch in Jiang Chijing's hands. Hearing the name, it's rubbish. Generally, people who wear this brand are either nostalgic or poor, and the second situation accounts for the majority.
Jiang Chijing glanced at Zhang Fan's wrist, the glittering famous watch should cost tens of thousands.
"Fortunately, it's not very nostalgic." Jiang Chijing said lightly.
He belongs to the third type, who is simply too lazy to buy a new watch, but that's not the point, just like he gave Zhang Fan a score in his heart, he could see that Zhang Fan was also looking at him.
The reason why it's harder to fall in love with age is that people don't want to spend any more time understanding the inside of another person, but are used to seeing whether they match through various external conditions.
From the moment they met, the two knew that the other party's goals were impure, and they both measured each other by their own standards.
Some people don't mind this way, and some people don't like such utilitarianism.
At least in Jiang Chijing's view, the relationship that begins in this state is not a real love.
"I heard from Dr. Luo that you live in the suburbs, do you usually spend a lot of time in the city?" Zhang Fan continued to ask.
Perhaps because he recognized the essence of this meeting, Jiang Chijing immediately realized that Zhang Fan was still inquiring about his economic situation.
In fact, this is not surprising. After all, they are elite lawyers with an annual income of at least seven figures. It is also necessary to be picky about who they are looking for.
"I don't usually come to the city." Jiang Chijing said truthfully, "I prefer quiet."
"The city does get a little noisy."
Jiang Chijing listened to Zhang Fan talking about life in the city and suburbs, and a white light suddenly flashed in his mind.
- How did Zheng Mingyi know that he needs to "go to the city" when he goes out to play
At that time, Zheng Mingyi's original words were: You are dressed so well today, are you going to play in the city
At least half of the prison guards live in the city. Normally, these people go out to play, of course, in the city, and there is no need to deliberately "go".
Only those who live in the suburbs will have another option to go out to play - going to the city.
As for Zheng Mingyi's question, it was obvious that he did not live in the urban area by default.
Could it be that Zheng Mingyi knew where he lived
Jiang Chijing felt that something was wrong the more he thought about it, but he still had to deal with the conversation with Zhang Fan.
"You worked in the court before, and many people envied you, so why would you want to be transferred to prison?"
Jiang Chijing would like to say that not everyone puts work first, and he is willing to go to the suburbs to enjoy life, why not
But he knew that this couldn't make sense with Zhang Fan, because from this brief chat, he learned that Zhang Fan was born in an ordinary family and achieved a leap in class through hard work, so he was very concerned about things like social status, from what he wears The watch and the car keys on the table can be seen.
"I live in the suburbs, so it's convenient to work in prison." Jiang Chijing said.
"So it is." Zhang Fan nodded, his expression did not show disappointment, but from here on, his words were obviously reduced.
When it was time to check out, Zhang Fan took out his wallet, and sure enough, it was a famous brand. Jiang Chijing scanned the QR code before him and said, "I'll come."
"No, Officer Jiang." Zhang Fan stopped Jiang Chijing, "I should come."
This is interesting.
Two people ate a meal together, no one owes another favor, and it stands to reason that anyone can pay, there is no need to say whether it should or not.
Then Zhang Fan's only criterion is that he thinks Jiang Chijing's economic conditions are difficult, so he should be the one to pay.
"You're welcome, Attorney Zhang." Jiang Chijing scanned the QR code to pay faster than Zhang Fan took out his credit card. As he entered the amount on the screen, he said lightly, "My family has a lot of properties in the city center."
This topic was a bit jumpy, but Jiang Chijing was very clear, he didn't want to give Zhang Fan face.
Zhang Fan didn't rush to pay any more, and silently put away his designer wallet.
Jiang Chijing is not a person who values money, because his family is really not short of money. He moved to the suburbs, in addition to wanting to reduce voyeurism, simply to live comfortably.
And he was too lazy to follow Zheng Mingyi to make money like the warden did, because he had no desire to make money at all.
In the new week, an old acquaintance came to the prison. Jiang Chijing had to teach him an education class, so he did not ask the prison guards to bring Zheng Mingyi to the library.
"Officer Jiang, long time no see."
In the conference room, Yu Guang, who shaved his head, bowed to Jiang Chijing, and looked at Jiang Chijing with blinking eyes, not at all aware that he was in prison.
"It's been a long time?" Jiang Chijing put down the pamphlet and put on the appearance of a murderer, "Do you think the prison is your home? Come in so soon."
"Hehe." Yu Guang was not afraid of Jiang Chijing's fierceness at all, and said mysteriously, "Officer Jiang, I came here with a mission."
Mission, what a second-class word, only this stinky boy in the entire southern prison can say such words.
"What mission?" Jiang Chijing asked cooperatively.
"I've already inquired, Zheng Mingyi is locked here."
Hearing Zheng Mingyi's name from Yu Guang's mouth, Jiang Chijing raised his eyebrows imperceptibly and asked calmly, "What did you ask him for?"
"This wicked capitalist was sentenced to a fine of 300 million yuan, but he only paid a few million. He must have transferred his assets. I will do justice for the sky and dig out his old bottom."
Jiang Chijing: "..."
In retrospect, Yu Guang hated capitalists the most. Jiang Chijing knew some of his family background. His father went bankrupt because of stock speculation, which caused his mother to die of depression.
"Three hundred million is not a small number." Jiang Chijing couldn't bear to attack Yu Guang's enthusiasm, and reminded side by side.
Zheng Mingyi's small bungalows have all been sealed up, apparently because they couldn't pay the 300 million fine.
But Yu Guang didn't believe that the capitalists would have no money, so he analyzed himself: "He probably still has an account overseas. I want to find out bit by bit, and then hack his account."
Jiang Chijing had a headache, and this child was heartless. What did he want to expose his "criminal plan" to the prison guards
"You'd better be honest with me." Jiang Chijing said, "Otherwise I'll let you, Brother Luo, take care of you."
As soon as Luo Hai was mentioned, Yu Guang really became guilty, and he faltered and said, "Don't tell him my plan."
Jiang Chijing sneered: "You think beautiful."
This naive child just needs naked reality to teach him to be a man.
When it was time to release the air in the afternoon, Yu Guang tiptoed to the library, and at first glance, he was hiding from Luo Hai in the infirmary opposite.
Jiang Chijing probably knew why this kid had to come to such a dangerous place as the library, because it didn't take long for Zheng Mingyi to come here too.
Jiang Chijing read to Zheng Mingyi after two o'clock. Before that, Zheng Mingyi, like an ordinary prisoner, would come to the library to pass the time.
Yu Guang locked Zheng Mingyi's position almost immediately, holding a book in both hands, but his eyes secretly followed Zheng Mingyi's figure.
Zheng Mingyi was still used to sitting in the corner by the rear window, and to get there from the door, he had to pass by Yu Guang.
The distance between the two was getting closer and closer, Jiang Chijing watched Yu Guang quietly stretch out a leg, his intention could not be more obvious - he wanted to trip Zheng Mingyi.
Jiang Chijing sighed and shook his head. He thought that Zheng Mingyi would directly step over Guangguang's leg, but he didn't expect this man to be ruthless and stepped on Yuguang's ankle without pausing.
"Ow!"
A howl sounded in the library, Jiang Chijing saw Zheng Mingyi glance at Yu Guang blankly, with two big characters written in his eyes: Idiot.
At the same time, Luo Hai's figure appeared at the door of the library. As soon as Yu Guang saw him, he shouted aggrievedly: "Doctor Luo, my foot is injured."
Luo Hai took Yu Guang to the infirmary, and the library finally returned to silence.
Jiang Chijing looked at the time, then raised his eyes and looked straight at Zheng Mingyi who was sitting by the window.
The two looked at each other, Zheng Mingyi tilted his head, and his expression seemed to say: look at me
To be honest, Jiang Chijing can't wait. He held back for a weekend, and today he can finally ask Zheng Mingyi about "going to the city".