When Chen Linli's condition stabilized, Cheng Yao hired a nurse for her, and then rushed back to the law firm without stopping.
Before leaving, she asked Chen Linli for the contact information of several witnesses to the accident. For Chen Linli's words, she will still rationally look for objective evidence to support it.
"Everyone is a caring person. When we had an accident, several compatriots stopped our trip and accompanied us to the hospital. I was also injured at the time, with a concussion and a back injury. My head was dizzy and I couldn't get up. , These well-meaning people helped to pay for the medical expenses, and they also helped with the translation with good English."
Chen Linli is still grateful to this day: "But all the lawyers at the first instance who could be asked were asked. It was very chaotic at that time, and no one cared about other things. No one could remember when Akai and Ranran disappeared. I myself I was also lying in the ambulance, maybe because of a concussion, or maybe because I didn't dare to recall it at all, I hardly have any memory of this period... "
"It's okay, don't force yourself to think anymore." Cheng Yao patted Chen Linli's hand, not panicking at all, what she wanted to ask these witnesses was not the time of Zhang Kai and Zhang Ran's death, but what she was concerned about something else.
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"Hello, Mr. Su, I am Chen Linli's attorney, Cheng Yao. I would like to thank you again on behalf of Chen Linli for the hot air balloon accident that her husband and her son encountered in Turkey. Now I want to ask you, you were..."
…
Chen Linli gave herself a total of seven contacts, and Cheng Yao asked them one by one, until the last Xu Jin, Cheng Yao finally heard the answer she wanted.
"Speaking of videos, I actually shoot them." Xu Jin is a college student. She was very embarrassed. "I am a small Internet celebrity on Douyin. In order to maintain traffic, I have to shoot a lot of videos every day. That trip to Turkey , I’ve been filming almost the whole process, and I’m going to go back and see what can be edited into fun traffic videos.”
Cheng Yao's eyes lit up completely: "So you took the video of the accident?"
Xu Jin gave a "hmm" and then explained, "I really don't mean any disrespect to the deceased, it's just because of my professional habits. Guaranteed, I haven't posted it online, although I want traffic, I don't even have a bottom line."
"Thank you. Chen Linli told me that after the accident, you have volunteered to be the interpreter. I will thank you for her again. I believe you will not do such a thing, but now I want this video to confirm something. , do you have any more?"
"I have, I have a backup of everything I've filmed."
In the end, Xu Jin packaged the entire video and sent it to Cheng Yao. Cheng Yao opened it and looked at it immediately after receiving it.
As Xu Jin said, she started filming when the hot air balloon took off. Cheng Yao watched patiently. Finally, the part she was waiting for came. There was a sudden shaking in the video screen, followed by screams and shocks, and then There were various languages shouting, and Cheng Yao tried hard to distinguish the Chinese sentences from these chaotic voices.
"Someone got thrown out! Save someone!"
"Three people were injured, hurry up and who will give first aid CPR?"
…
The situation was urgent and flustered. Everyone, regardless of their nationality, showed the greatest kindness and tried their best to rescue them in the face of the disaster.
And just as Chen Linli said, after being thrown out, Chen Linli was the least injured. Although she had a concussion, she was still conscious. Xu Jin's video faithfully presents this point. She even captured Chen Linli's situation in a panic. Her waist was injured and she couldn't move. my hurt...
"Please, help me take a look at my husband and children..." In the video, she endured a headache, even though she couldn't move her waist, she was so embarrassed that she still wanted to crawl to see Zhang Kai and Zhang Ran.
Even at this moment, Cheng Yao couldn't bear to see the great panic and despair on Chen Linli's face, especially when she learned that Zhang Kai and Zhang Ran were seriously injured, her instant reaction was unreservedly pleading.
"Save my husband and children first, save them first..."
Like hugging driftwood on the sea, she ignored her injury and grabbed the rescuer's hand...
Cheng Yao knew that there was no need to read what happened next. She turned off the video. Sitting in front of the computer, I can't be calm for a long time.
It is true that, as Qian Heng said, he has done a lot of family disputes, and all he sees are ugliness and ugliness, but there is never a lack of beautiful love in the world, even if the outside world thinks it is unworthy and false, But Chen Linli loves Zhang Kai deeply, and she did not lie.
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After getting what she wanted, Cheng Yao didn't rest for a moment, she called Qian Heng almost immediately.
"Qian Heng, I want to talk to you. Shall we meet?"
Qian Heng was a little surprised, but there was a hint of joy in his calm tone: "Okay."
Without further ado, Cheng Yao hoped to meet immediately, but Qian Heng was also very eager, he coughed in an unnatural voice: "Then now, I'll come over, see you at the cafe downstairs in your law firm. "
Obviously she was closer to that cafe, but Cheng Yao sorted out the materials of Chen Linli's case before going down, and found that Qian Heng had already arrived first.
Cheng Yao found a quiet place by the window and ordered hot tea. During this process, Qian Heng didn't speak, but looked at her meticulously and intently. Cheng Yao felt a little awkward looking at her with that kind of gaze. She couldn't help raising her head and glaring at Qian Heng, but she was so pretty, This stare was not imposing, but after the stare, Qian Heng's eyes became more presumptuous.
He kept looking at her, as if the world didn't exist, only Cheng Yao was in his eyes. Obviously the two have only met each other recently, but Qian Heng's eyes make it look like the two haven't seen each other for more than ten years.
Once the waiter who took the order left, only Cheng Yao and Qian Heng were left in the corner.
Qian Heng pursed his lips, and then looked away: "What do you want to talk about, just say it."
Cheng Yao was not modest either: "That's right, I'm here today, I want to talk to you about the case of Chen Linli and Huang Ran..."
As a result, Qian Heng raised his head before he finished speaking. He looked at Cheng Yao, his tone was a little startled and he gritted his teeth, "You're looking for me because of the case?"
Cheng Yao was at a loss: "What else? Didn't you agree to meet me to discuss the case?"
"..."
"Okay, I won't talk nonsense. It's like this. In the case of Chen Linli and Huang Ran, I want to try to have the two parties meet. I hope to negotiate a settlement and reach a pre-court settlement before the second trial."
Although Qian Heng's expression was scary before he spoke, with a bit of viciousness, but once Cheng Yao talked about the case, Qian Heng quickly entered a professional state.
"Impossible." He took a sip of tea and glanced at Cheng Yao, "Huang Ran doesn't want to see Chen Linli at all, and it's too late to hate. There is absolutely no possibility of reconciliation."
"That's because Huang Ran has always insisted on her own prejudice. She feels that Chen Linli and her son are together because they only fancy Zhang's family's money and don't love Zhang Kai at all. She always feels that Chen Linli is using her son. Accepting Chen Linli, that's why she is so hostile to her. But the fact is not like this, Chen Linli loves Zhang Kai very much, more than herself, and her original intention of wanting Kaili is not to fight for inheritance. If Huang Ran can understand this, It’s not that there’s no possibility of reconciliation.”
Qian Heng's tone was light: "Cheng Yao, I taught you a long time ago, stay away from the client, don't believe the client's story, don't pursue the details, just understand the client's appeal, and solve it professionally from the legal level." Qian Heng's expression was a bit disdainful, "Besides, I said it long ago, love can be pure, but marriage is impossible. There are always various interests and interests mixed in marriage. Marriage is a cage. In the end, it is just like this. Huapi's war of interests, turned against each other for money. If Chen Linli is really not for money, won't she give up after the first trial?"
Cheng Yao pursed her lips, she brought a computer, and directly put the organized documents, videos, and witness testimony in front of Qian Heng: "It is safe and understandable for a lawyer to only care about the client's demands, but more often , What is the original intention behind the client’s request? I always feel that sometimes the outcome of the case is also very important. Lawyers need professionalism, but they also need feelings.”
She was neither humble nor overbearing, looking into Qian Heng's eyes: "I have always remembered your guidance, but I also have my own way and style, as well as my own thinking. I will not blindly trust the client, I am a lawyer, and I will do anything. I have reasons to draw any conclusions."
"These evidences, now I want you to take a look."
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As Qian Heng finished reading Cheng Yao's materials and videos item by item, his initial disdain and arrogance finally slowly dropped from his face.
"Save my husband and children first, save them first..."
In the video, Chen Linli's voice was hoarse and desperate, Qian Heng pursed his lips tightly, his face was mixed with surprise, astonishment and a subtle daze.
"Chen Linli just attempted suicide once. I know that in Huang Ran's eyes, it must be a show. No matter what she does to remember Zhang Kai and Zhang Ran, Huang Ran will watch it with colored glasses." Cheng Yao paused "This video is from someone who witnessed the accident at the time. There is no editing or falsification. If you don't believe it, you can go for identification. Chen Linli was also injured at the time and had a concussion. The situation is not good. People are in danger, especially those who are in danger. Sometimes, the first reaction is often the most real emotional projection in the heart. Most people in Chen Linli's situation will definitely ask others to save themselves first. There is nothing to blame for this, it's just a human instinct."
"But Chen Linli didn't. Her first reaction was to save Zhang Kai and Zhang Ran first. Because of love, she even overcame the most selfish self-saving instinct. When she was in the most dangerous time, she blurted out to save her husband and children." Cheng Yao looked at Qian Heng, "Looking at this, do you still think that Chen Linli and Zhang Kai got married out of interest, not love?"
For the first time, Cheng Yao straightened her back in front of Qian Heng and explained everything with evidence. She felt proud and full of pride, and the sense of mission as a lawyer in her heart became stronger.
"I have always felt that the law is cold and neutral, but lawyers should have a little more human touch beyond the rationality of the law. Not only will this not affect the professionalism, but it will even make a lawyer better." Cheng Yao Looking straight into Qian Heng's eyes, "I won't deny that you are more professional than me, but sometimes your perception of the profession is not completely correct. If we resolve this dispute through litigation, my chances of winning It is very difficult to overthrow a cross-border death certificate starting from the time of death, but can we think about it, and there is a better way to resolve this dispute?"
The girl in front of her was bright and confident. She seemed to be shining brilliantly, professional and powerful, but not aggressive. Qian Heng has never avoided the gaze of any opponent in a case, nor has he bowed his head to any opponent, nor has he ever had to admit to his opponent that he was wrong.
For so many years, he never missed it.
But this time, he subconsciously looked away.
Cheng Yao is right.
"Our lawyers are conflict solvers, but the way to resolve them is not necessarily limited to contentious lawsuits. Family disputes can also be reconciled." Cheng Yao pursed her lips, earnestly and focused, "Chen Linli loves Zhang Kai very much. Zhang Ran, I believe Huang Ran is the same. This accident is a blow to both Chen Linli and Huang Ran who lost their loved ones. With the love for the deceased relatives and the same deceased, why can't they reconcile?"
Strike while the iron is hot, Cheng Yao also explained that Chen Linli did not want to divide Kaili, and that she was the actual person in power behind Kaili.
"There is no principled conflict between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. It is just Huang Ran's misunderstanding and prejudice that lead to poor communication. If there is a big fight for the division of inheritance, no matter who wins the lawsuit in the end, will it really win? It’s just a double-lose that seems to have won. Take money, lose family affection, and can’t reconcile for a lifetime. Would the dead Zhang Kai and Zhang Ran want to see this kind of ending? Chen Linli and Huang Ran are not bad people, nor are they With deep hatred, loving the same person, and enduring the same grief, if there is a mistake and you fight to the death, no matter who wins, isn't it a tragedy?"
Serious men are attractive, and so are serious women. Qian Heng looked at Cheng Yao in front of him, apart from his uncontrollable yearning and love for her, for the first time, he felt an urge to compete with her when he met his opponent.
Cheng Yao grew faster than expected. She is still a little immature in terms of professionalism and experience, but her unyielding spirit of tossing and tossing can make anyone feel a little bit of sympathy.
In the past, Qian Heng, even though he knew that Cheng Yao was working hard, he looked at her more like a man sees a woman, and his appreciation for her was more on the level of men and women, and her hard work was like icing on the cake exist. And until this time, Qian Heng met Cheng Yao again for the first time with the eyes of his opponent.
I have always heard that women who are extremely good and love to participate in male competition are not attractive, but Qian Heng feels that they are all wrong. At this moment, Cheng Yao is more charming than ever before.
It was also the first time for Qian Heng to make an exception: "I will communicate with Huang Ran."
Cheng Yao's eyes lit up. As long as Qian Heng is willing to communicate, there is a high probability that the case will have a good ending.
"Huang Ran's prejudice against Chen Linli is not a day or two. For some things, it is more efficient for the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to communicate face-to-face. I can't guarantee that she is willing to see Chen Linli, but I will try my best to facilitate their meeting."
Qian Heng will not make a 100% guarantee, but with his words, Cheng Yao knows that she can rest assured.
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After communicating these things, Cheng Yao lost some strength, and her stomach growled untimely.
Qian Heng didn't see it as Yao, and his tone was trying to be natural: "What do you want to eat?"
"No, I have an appointment with my senior to have dinner together, and I still have a few cases to discuss with him. He is already waiting for me at the door of the coffee shop."
Before Qian Heng had time to say anything, Cheng Yao waved at him in a business-like manner. She walked out of the coffee shop with a bright expression and a capable figure without the slightest bit of nostalgia. Outside, Gu Beiqing was smiling gently at her.
Gu Beiqing didn't see Qian Heng, he waved at Cheng Yao, and the two walked away chatting and laughing.
Handsome men and beautiful women, very beautiful scenery, but this scenery is an eyesore in Qian Heng's eyes.
Qian Heng seemed to have swallowed ten thousand lemons, sour from the inside out.
Except for this jealousy and pantothenic acid, Qian Heng doubted his own principles for the first time.
Chen Linli and Zhang Kai have been married for eleven years. For eleven years, in Qian Heng's consciousness, all feelings were wiped out by the daily necessities of marriage, and marriage is always mixed with interests and money. It will not have the purity of love at all, and will only expose people's selfishness and indifference . What's more, in the marriage between Chen Linli and Zhang Kai, the family backgrounds of the two are very different, the social status is very different, as expected, there is a difficult relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and there is a son who is in the rebellious period of youth. It's completely Hard mode.
Qian Heng has handled so many family dispute cases. According to past experience, this should be a typical marriage dispute whose warmth has been exhausted by reality. Regardless of whether there was love at the time of marriage, in short, at this moment, there is definitely no love.
It's just that Chen Linli's cry that she would rather give up herself to save her husband in a critical moment lingered in Qian Heng's heart.
In a marriage, stripped of all the intricate and tedious details, has such a deep love always existed? Marriage is not necessarily the tomb of love, but will it precipitate a deeper love
Is the insistence on non-marriage really right
This question has been lingering in Qian Heng's mind ever since Cheng Yao proposed to break up with herself. He subconsciously observed all the couples he could come into contact with in his life, and even seriously began to think about the benefits of marriage. Before he realized it, he was already trying to convince himself, trying to overthrow the principles he had insisted on for so long. If he insists on not getting married, he will lose Cheng Yao. This cognition almost pushes Qian Heng to a desperate situation. For the first time in his life, he felt contradictory and entangled and was no longer decisive, and he was a little confused about his principles.
Marriage may not be as bad as imagined, just like Chen Linli and Zhang Kai, there is still love and warmth in marriage.
Because I have handled too many marriage cases that exposed the ugliness of human nature, I believe that marriage is ugly. Is it really just a stubborn prejudice
And more importantly, Qian Heng can no longer deceive himself.
He didn't want to lose Cheng Yao, and being with her was the life he yearned for. With her life is splendid and bright, he can't lose her, and he is also afraid of losing her.
Qian Heng vaguely remembered a line from a certain film and television drama.
"You are the first person I want to see when I wake up in the morning, and the only person I want to kiss before going to bed every night."
At the beginning, Qian Heng only felt dismissive, this sentence was hypocritical and too literary.
Yet he hadn't really understood its meaning until now.
When you have someone you really love, suddenly, you understand all the love dialogues in film and television dramas, and understand all the songs about love.
In Qian Heng's heart, principle and emotion collided fiercely. He just felt that at this moment, he was becoming less and less firm towards Bumaru and Dink.
He walked out of the coffee shop, and saw Gu Beiqing who was unbuttoning his scarf for Cheng Yao. Gu Beiqing's movements are gentle, as long as he is a man, he can tell what the meaning is in the eyes that look at Cheng Yao.
At this moment, Qian Heng only felt that a whole new star was exploding in his mind.
He's not dead yet! Gu Beiqing pried up the corner of the wall in front of him? !