Qi Xi could no longer remember how she ended the graduation ceremony on pins and needles, so that until the night after she officially graduated and left school, she was still in a daze about how she had spent the previous few hours.
Zhao is still sitting opposite Qi Xi. This guy is Qi Xi's roommate and classmate for four years. He has always believed in the doctrine of the mean, and his grades are always only above average. He passed the judicial examination at a low altitude. He is competitive, and his job is also quite satisfactory. He chose to take the civil service examination, and now he has successfully landed. He only waits for graduation and will soon enter the court to work.
As a result, because of Qi Xi's passionate speech, not only was there no sentimentality in the two people's break up meal, Zhao still was quite excited.
"Qixi, I saw a link posting a video of your speech at the graduation ceremony!"
Qi Xisheng took a sip of the juice unrequitedly: "Where is the link? Send it to me."
"Are you going to complain about deleting the post again?"
"Then what else can I do? Waiting to be sued by Gu Yan for infringement of the right of reputation?" Thinking of this shit, Qi Xi's head hurts. Eliminate the impact at all costs, accept all responsibilities, and make remedies."
In fact, Qi Xi wanted to apologize to Gu Yan after the incident, but who knew that Gu Yan disappeared after the graduation ceremony. She couldn't find anyone, so she could only apologize to him on WeChat, but in the end she wrote a long list and sent it out after waiting for a long time. Didn't wait for a reply...
And because there was no way to apologize to Gu Yan, Qi Xi blocked the instigator Zhang Jialiang out of anger, and in the end, when confronted with the questioning, Zhang Jialiang still had a plausible reason for this strange thing——
"Why did you put the letter of confession in the real test book and let Gu Yan bring it to you? Because I am a shy and introverted person. I have liked you for too long, and I am afraid to confess to you. I am afraid that if I look at you more than once, my heart will beat." Too fast, I just saw the collection of real questions you forgot in the library that day, so I thought of such a romantic and classical way of writing a love letter, and Gu Yan happened to pass by, so I asked him to bring it to you. It’s not always like that in movies Is it true? Boys and girls’ thoughts, if they are conveyed directly, it will not be romantic, there must be a middleman who conveys the message... "
"As for the signature, I'm quite humorous. I'm just joking with you to make you feel like you're on a roller coaster. I thought it was Gu Yan's confession, and I felt disappointed. Finally, I turned around and found out that it was me you also like. The ecstasy of finding something lost..."
Excited about your size! Ghosts like you! Even liking Gu Yan is better than liking a weirdo like you!
Looking back now, Qi Xi still feels angry.
Zhao Yiran patted Qi Xi sympathetically: "To be honest, Gu Yan just didn't reply to you, which is already very self-restraining. If it were an ordinary person, he might beat you."
"You probably won't hit me." Qi Xi said with lingering fear, "Isn't he a muay thai fighter? If one punch comes down and he doesn't grasp the strength well, and beats me into a second-degree minor injury, that's enough for the crime of intentional injury. , it will become a criminal case at that time, and if you become a lawyer in the future, your license will be revoked... "
"..."
But having said that, Qi Xi also knew that Gu Yan's self-cultivation was surprisingly good.
Although she posted a statement letter and an apology letter with her real name on the school forum and Weibo, but the rumors were spread out, and the post soon sank, and there was no enthusiasm at all. many people...
I really committed an unforgivable capital crime against Gu Yan. Gu Yan can do whatever he wants, even if he sues, it is reasonable. Qi Xi is willing to bear all legal consequences.
However, Gu Yan didn't, Gu Yan didn't do anything, didn't accept his apology, didn't scold him, didn't sue himself, and didn't even take the initiative to clarify those rumors.
But will I have the face to face Gu Yan in the future
Qi Xi couldn't think of a better way except not wanting to see each other forever.
Perhaps it was extremely peaceful or not, Qi Xi declined to the extreme, and finally bottomed out and rebounded once.
She just took another sip of fruit juice in distress when an email alert came from her phone with a "ding".
Qi Xisheng glanced at it unrequitedly, and the big "congratulations" and sender's information on the subject of the email suddenly made her adrenaline surge and her heart beat wildly.
This is an acceptance letter from Columbia Law School!
When Qi Xi finally clicked on the email with trembling hands to confirm the content, she finally couldn't help herself and almost jumped up from her chair—
"Zhao Yiran, I was accepted by Columbia Law School's JD application!"
Only those from the law school know the gold content of Columbia University's JD. Zhao Yiran's eyes lit up immediately: "Oh my God! Qi Xi! You are too fierce! Let me just say, your LSAT test scores are so high that you look like heaven, and your GPA You are also high, and you have passed the domestic judicial examination, so I told you that you can do it! Columbia University! You can go to New York!"
In the ranking of American law schools, in addition to Harvard Yale Stanford Law School, the following is Columbia University Law School, and Harvard Yale Stanford Law School has no relevant legal excellent work experience or recommenders of special big names in the industry. It may knock on the door of these three top schools JD.
Therefore, it is already the best offer for Qixi to apply to Columbia Law School.
and…
And if he goes to the United States, he doesn't have to face Gu Yan. After all, in the previous employment investigation, Qi Xi remembered that Gu Yan filled out the job directly in a law firm.
It's just that when Qi Xi came home with a longing for the future and told his father the shocking good news, what he got was not congratulations and praise.
Not only was Qi Ruiming not happy, he could almost be described as furious: "Didn't you agree to take the civil service exam after graduation? You secretly took the LSAT? You secretly applied to the school?"
"But dad..."
"Didn't you promise me to take the civil service exam to find a stable job from 9 to 5? I know that the civil service exam is a single-plank bridge for thousands of troops to cross, but Dad doesn't necessarily want you to work in the public security department. If you fail the exam, my side It’s not a problem to know people in Rongshi Daily, and it’s not a problem for you to get in with Toto to become an editor of the legal publication department.
It's the same old stereotypes again.
Qi Xi suppressed the discomfort in his heart, and argued hard: "But I want to be a lawyer. If I can graduate from Columbia University with a JD degree, whether I work in the United States or return to China, it will be more competitive to enter a law firm, and my income will be lower. It will be bad, and the employment platform that can be chosen will only be better... "
Qi Ruiming didn't give Qi Xi a chance to finish his speech, so he interrupted Qi Xi again, this time with a bit of earnestness: "Xixi, you are just a girl, girls don't have to live so tiringly, take it easy, and find someone in the morning to talk to you." Stable and decent job from 9 to 5. Find a better partner to marry in the future. The future task is to train the next generation to be a good wife. Look at your mother, who graduated from the University of Law like you and me. Now Isn't life easy and happy? What's wrong?"
Qi Ruiming frowned: "As for being a lawyer, that's what boys do. Do you know how stressful the law firm is? Dad is from experience, and I really don't want you to live so tired. Look at the top partners in the law firm. How many are women? Being a lawyer is not as simple as you think, you also need to socialize, drink, and make connections. You can see for yourself how busy your father is. You are a girl, do you want to live this kind of life?"
He persuasively said: "You are Mr. Ye and a good dragon now. When you really become a lawyer, you will do what you do and hate what you do. Besides, women are worse than men in terms of legal logic thinking. You can see for yourself. You are four years old in law school. In 2009, when did you pass the test of Gu Yan in your class? Didn't you always get overwhelmed by him? It was like this in school, and it will only be like this when you enter society or the workplace."
"There are a lot of excellent male lawyers out there, more than you met in school. Your character is too competitive and not soft enough. Once you enter the law firm, your mentality will only strengthen your strength. Temperament, married life will not be happy in the future, dad is also for your own good... "
Qi Ruiming played hard and soft, and finally elicited the meaning he wanted to express——
"Anyway, if you're going to America, I won't pay you."
It was clearly agreed at the beginning that as long as I was admitted to the JD of Columbia University, I would pay for my tuition!
"But Dad, you agreed..."
"First, girls don't need to study so many books, your bachelor's degree is enough; second, I don't have so much money, JD US costs a lot for a year, and Columbia University is still in New York, the cost of living in New York You also know that dad doesn't have so much money, and lawyers don't make as much money as you think, and it's not easy for dad, and I still have a case to prepare at this late hour."
Qi Ruiming's attitude was very firm. After he finished speaking, he glanced angrily at Qi Xi's mother Xi Wen: "You take care of your daughter! Girls are still so ignorant!"
…
Qi Xi finally understood. In fact, from the very beginning, Qi Ruiming had no plan to pay her to study in the United States. He agreed so readily at the beginning because he felt that Qi Xi would not be able to apply for Columbia University's JD program at all.
Can…
But although my father is not a very successful lawyer, he is still a small partner in a small firm. It is no problem to support the tuition fees with his income. He is an only child, and he has no other underage brothers and sisters who need to spend money.
Qi Xi's heart was full of grievances and discomfort. As soon as Qi Ruiming left, she complained to her mother, Xi Wen: "He just looks down on girls. If I were a son and was admitted to Columbia's JD, he would go for it for me no matter what he did. .”
Xi Wen's voice was gentle and helpless: "Xixi, don't quarrel with Dad, he is also under a lot of work pressure. It's useless to blame Mom. If Mom also has a job, Dad won't be so tired and has money for you to study. But Dad It also makes sense, it is a blessing for a girl to be safe and secure."
Qi Xi slammed the door and threw herself on the bed, not wanting to listen to these clichés from her parents anymore.
Most of the top law schools in the United States are private schools with expensive tuition fees. International students like Qi Xi are thankful for being admitted. How can they expect scholarships, and unlike American students, they can apply for student loans.
Her father's attitude made Qi Xi completely give up - her JD dream might be shattered.
…
**
"So, you received such a good offer, why can't you go?"
Qi Xi stayed at home for two weeks before finally accepting this painful reality, and asked Zhao Yiran out for dinner.
Facing Zhao Yiran's question, Qi Xi nodded listlessly: "If you don't have money, you don't have the right to speak."
"Then what do you do? Go to the editorial department of the legal publication arranged by your father?"
"I won't go." Qi Xi had an indomitable face, she was a person who refused to admit defeat, "I submitted my resume urgently, and now I have received an offer from the competition and cooperation firm. Anyway, I can't do what my dad wants. He doesn't like me as a lawyer. I want to be a lawyer. I can receive an offer from Columbia University after I graduate. Then I will work for another two years, and my resume will be better. Then I may apply to a better school. He doesn’t pay, and I save Money for yourself."
Zhao Yiran expressed admiration: "Qixi, you are very hateful, do you know that? It's either an offer from Columbia University or an offer from a competition institute. It's like going out to buy a bunch of green onions in your mouth. Xueba really does whatever he wants."
The competition and cooperation firm is a very good boutique firm in Rongshi, and the competition is fierce. Being hired by the competition and cooperation firm is also good news, but Qi Xi suddenly couldn't help becoming anxious: "Will Gu Yan also be at the competition and cooperation firm?"
"No, no, don't worry." Zhao still lowered his voice, "The latest news I heard before is that Gu Yan suddenly decided to go to the United States for further studies before graduation, and he doesn't plan to work in China. You also planned to go there before. America, I am afraid that you are under psychological pressure, so I have not told you."
Qi Xi felt a little guilty: "Is it because I was so slandered at the graduation ceremony that you want to leave this sad place in China?"
"No, it was before the graduation ceremony. I heard that he changed his mind temporarily and wanted to go abroad."
And such a good thing? !
Qi Xi's gloomy heart suddenly seemed to clear the clouds and see the sun: "God help me! Then he will go to the United States now, and I will stay in China. From now on, everyone will not violate the river, and we will never see each other again in this life!"
Although he was a little envious of Gu Yanneng's study abroad, Qi Xi quickly cheered up.
After all, she committed a heinous crime to Gu Yan, and this creditor traveled across the ocean, so there was nothing wrong with her.
With this relief in his arms, Qi Xi quickly reported to the competition agency.
**
"Because you applied for a job late, although your resume is excellent in all aspects, the rest of the senior partner teams are full of people, so I will arrange you for one of our female par Gu Xuehan who has just been promoted to partner."
Personnel took Qi Xi to visit the law firm, and explained thoughtfully: "However, Gu Par is very young and very aggressive, he is the youngest in the firm to be promoted to partner, and he belongs to the newly formed team, so follow along and work hard, the future will be A core member of the team. Gu Par will meet and chat with you later."
Qi Xi checked Gu Xuehan's information on the Internet. She is also a high-achieving student who graduated from the Law School of Rongda University. The speed of her promotion to par can be said to be unique. However, the income generated in the first year of promotion to PAR is already the first in the whole firm. Several forums in the legal circle are very optimistic about her, thinking that she may be the strongest new star in the competition and cooperation firm in the future.
"I see that in many forums, Lawyer Gu is called a new generation goddess in the legal world." Qi Xi said with some hope, "If I can work with her, I will definitely learn a lot of new things."
I don't know if it's because the atmosphere of Jinghe Office is too serious, Qi Xi's words are slightly flattering, which makes the colleagues in HR and administration stunned, and the other party looks at Qi Xi with a complicated expression: "The one who calls her a goddess must not be Jinghe. So, if you follow her, you will definitely learn a lot."
"go in."
Following the shouts of the administrative colleagues, Qi Xi tidied up his appearance, and before he had time to think about it, he finally walked into Gu Xuehan's office amid anxiety and nervous longing.
Then she received a strong visual impact - Gu Xuehan was even more beautiful than the photo on the law firm's official website, wearing a high-end suit, she looked calm and elegant. I don't know if it's because of the natural affection of the senior sister directly, Qi Xi always feels that there is a familiar shadow in the other party's eyebrows, which makes her feel a natural sense of intimacy.
It's no wonder that Jinghe Institute doesn't call her Gu Xuehan's goddess, because Qi Xi feels that the other party's appearance and temperament cannot be fully described and matched by the word goddess.
Seeing Qi Xi's face, Gu Xuehan was also a little surprised, she smiled: "It seems that my team should be the most handsome in the institute. Qi Xi, welcome to join the competition."
Qi Xi sat up straight unconsciously. He was somewhat nervous when he entered the workplace from school.
"Although I have a lot of business at hand, my goal for the team is to be small and precise. Most of the previous projects were completed by lawyers in the firm who did not regularly teach lawyers. This time I formed a team and wanted to lead two The newcomer is considered one of my own. Besides you, there is another boy, who is my younger brother, but you can rest assured that I will never show favoritism in terms of business and income distribution... "
So my future team colleague is the boss' younger brother
Then we should have a good relationship!
Qi Xi was thinking about how to get closer to the other party in his mind, so Gu Xuehan continued to say—
"My brother and you should be classmates, both graduates of Rongda Law School this year."
How are the classmates, she has a good relationship with all the male students in the class, except Zhang Jialiang and Gu Yan, but Zhang Jialiang has returned to his hometown to work, and Gu Yan has gone abroad.
Gu Xuehan's younger brother, cousin or cousin? If the surname is also Gu, is it Gu Cheng or Gu Yimin
Both of these two have a good relationship with me, at least they are normal classmates, and they have never had a bad relationship.
Qi Xi has settled down and worked in a team with her old classmates. Now she is sure that her future working life should be quite happy.
"In the past few days, you should get used to it first, complete the entry procedures, and then do a small case to warm up. My younger brother went to the court to file a case. When he comes back, it will be around the same time. I invite you to have a simple welcome meal with him. "
Gu Xuehan took a sip of water, then looked at Qi Xi, her posture was still very elegant: "About your warm-up case, I have one thing to ask you."
Qi Xi immediately stood up and waited: "If you don't dare to ask for advice, you say it."
"You don't need to be nervous, it's just a personal matter." Gu Xuehan smiled, "Since you and my brother are in the same school, do you know who slandered him at the graduation ceremony?"
"..."
Qi Xi was stunned.
Is that what I think it means...
She stared at Gu Xuehan, feeling in a daze that she might be sent for rescue.
Gu Xuehan lowered her head and took a sip of water, not noticing Qi Xi's stiffness, her voice was cold: "As a sister and a lawyer, I must defend my own brother's rights."
Having said this, Gu Xuehan glanced at Qi Xi again, her red lips parted slightly: "I forgot to say, my younger brother is Gu Yan, who is your future teammate. Are you familiar with him?"
"..." Qi Xi was sure that he could declare that the rescue failed and be taken out and directly cremated.
Gu Yan? ! Shouldn't Gu Yan go abroad? !
Before Qi Xi had time to digest his emotions, he heard the elegant and cold Gu Xuehan said indifferently: "Now, go and investigate this girl's name, ID number and contact number."
"This is the first job given to you - due diligence. I heard that many people recorded the video at the time, but when I wanted to watch it, I was complained and deleted. You are responsible for finding the video evidence and collecting evidence. "
Gu Xuehan has a straightforward and decisive personality, and quickly explained the first job she assigned, "This is your first case. Warm up first."
"..." Qi Xi didn't know what to do other than force a smile.
It was also at this time that the door of the office was pushed open, and a face that Qi Xi thought he would never see again appeared at the door—
"The case has been filed. Another party involved in the small loan contract dispute said that the meeting in the afternoon needs to be rescheduled..."
"Gu Yan, you came just in time. Let me introduce you to another member of the team, who is also your classmate, Qi Xi."
"..."
Qi Xi's heart can already be described as wanting to cry without tears.
At this moment, I really... It's not that friends don't get together, and I take a walk on the road to Huangquan.