roccoschili Chapter 223: Short Video Spreads Online
Chapter 223: Short Video Spreads Online
At dawn, the rising sun shines brightly on the earth, waking everyone from their slumber.
In the park with its fresh air, people who get up early to exercise are full of energy, starting their day off right.
Water trucks and sanitation workers are also busy watering the green plants that adorn the city, preparing them for photosynthesis.
Those who are still groggy after waking up and think about going back to sleep by scrolling through their phones exclaimed:
"I really regret waking up so early on Saturday."
The reason is simple: short videos of Wan Jin Law Firm are being widely circulated on mobile phones.
The scene zooms in on the dimly lit street, revealing a man in a minimalist office with his trousers loosely pulled down to his ankles, standing on tiptoe.
The scene flashed, and he saw a woman standing opposite him, prostrate against the wall, her wrinkled bodycon skirt pushed up to her waist.
The two were so engrossed in their conversation that they apparently forgot to draw the office's sunshade curtains, which led to them being photographed.
In the video, the woman is facing a wall, and her face is obscured by her long hair, making it impossible to tell who she is.
The man was different; his profile was clearly defined, and the people at Wan Jin Law Firm knew who he was at a glance.
Such erotic and clear images spread like wildfire across short videos and group chats via the internet.
The high-definition, uncensored video, along with keywords such as "legal industry gossip" and "Wanjin Law Firm," quickly became a trending topic.
Suddenly, Wan Jin Law Firm became the talk of the town among netizens.
The lawyers' partners were bombarded with calls from clients demanding an explanation.
In the dark room, the cell phone on the bedside table suddenly lit up.
The person sleeping soundly with their head covered in bed showed no reaction whatsoever.
The incoming call notification appeared on the phone screen for over fifty seconds before reverting to the lock screen.
On the lock screen wallpaper, a spirited man is lifting his shirt to show off his four-pack abs.
That face belonged to Qi Ye, whom An Xiaoyue and Ji Yubai were searching for.
The screen went off and on again, over and over, while the phone calls kept coming in.
The person in bed was fast asleep, completely unaware that the outside world had undergone earth-shattering changes.
"Bang bang bang..."
The sound was so loud it seemed like they were going to tear the door apart.
Even through the door, you could hear the banging, which showed how much force the person was using.
Qi Ye, who was fast asleep under the covers, was finally awakened by the sound of banging on the door.
"Who is it?" Qi Ye grumbled as he got out of bed and reluctantly went to open the door. "Isn't there a doorbell? Who's so rude!"
The conversation abruptly ended as the door opened.
Qi Ye's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at the newcomer respectfully.
"Wenlu, what brings you here?"
He's one of the firm's senior partners, what brought him here?
"Why didn't you answer the phone?" Wen Lu asked in a calm tone, and Qi Ye felt the pressure from the person in charge.
He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.
But no matter what, he is a licensed lawyer, and he didn't answer the phone on a non-working day, so he believes he did nothing wrong.
Qi Ye put on a smile and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I've been working on the case day and night for more than a month. Now that we've won, I'm taking advantage of the weekend to put my phone on silent and catch up on some sleep. The sudden death rate among young people is too high. I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it, and it would be bad if it affected the normal work of the law firm."
Look at what they said! That's why lawyers are known for their silver tongues.
When Wenlu asked him why he didn't answer the phone, his explanation revealed three layers of meaning: seeking credit, avoiding blame, and threatening.
It's not my fault for not answering the phone; it's to help the law firm win cases and build its reputation. I only have time to rest on legal holidays and weekends. Sudden death is considered a work injury, and the law firm has to pay compensation.
They are all shrewd and calculating people, but Wenlu is, after all, a senior partner, and he has his own way of judging people.
He knew that the other party was arrogant and beyond redemption.
Instead of wasting energy protecting him, why not think about how to give our clients an explanation?
Wen Lu smiled, his manner as kind as an elder's. "It's good for young people to take care of themselves, but as a lawyer, you can't keep your phone on silent. Clients can call you at any time. I'm just here for nothing. Check your phone when you wake up."
That's it? Wenlu made a special trip for that?
Wen Lu is making a mountain out of a molehill.
Qi Ye was completely baffled.
After watching Wen Lu leave, he closed the door immediately.
Little did anyone know that Wen Lu couldn't even wait to go downstairs; he issued the decision while waiting for the elevator.
"Dive public opinion into the parties involved, suppress the trending topic of Wan Jin Law Firm as soon as possible, and announce to the public that an investigation is underway."
Those who received the message immediately understood the intention: it was a case of sacrificing a pawn to save the king.
Qi Ye will have to bear the brunt of public criticism all by himself.
Qi Ye completely disregarded Wen Lu's words. His good dream had been ruined in such a brutal way, and he was furious and starving. He needed to make something to eat first.
After he had filled his stomach and had nothing to do, he remembered to check his phone.
The moment he picked up his phone and saw more than fifty missed calls on the screen, he felt a sudden unease that made his hands and feet go numb.
Something terrible is happening!
The moment he unlocked his phone, he noticed the suffocating red icon on WeChat.
Qi Ye dragged his feet, slumped back onto the sofa, swallowed hard, and only then dared to open WeChat.
"Bro, is that you? Hurry up and think of something, the whole internet knows!"
Although the screenshot his friend sent was just one photo, he was very familiar with the office scene.
Qi Ye felt the food he had just eaten stirring in his stomach, causing his stomach to cramp and the pain so intense that large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
"Attorney Qi, I want to terminate the contract. I don't need someone as shameless as you to be my defense lawyer. We must stop cooperating, and you must pay me the penalty for breach of contract."
"Attorney Qi, is what's circulating online true? That outfit and that figure clearly belong to my ex-wife. As my lawyer, she was going through a divorce with me at the time, and you were with her while we were in court! You have to give me an explanation!!"
......
Qi Ye read more than ten messages in a row, all of which were from customers asking him for explanations.
He didn't dare to click on any content he hadn't read.
The sky seemed to have fallen, and he collapsed onto the sofa, unable to move.
Her hands were completely powerless, and the phone slipped from her grasp and fell onto the carpet.
He licked his dry lips, his chest heaving violently.
Now how to do?
Qi Ye stared at the ceiling, feeling dizzy and unable to think straight.
He didn't know how much time had passed before he felt his discomfort subside.
He recalled that Wenlu had come to see him earlier, and it must have been about this matter.
But why did Wenlu have that expression when he left?
He couldn't help but ponder it carefully in his heart.
Wen Lu usually liked and admired him the most, and in the current situation, only Wen Lu could help him.
He's going to find Wenlu now.
Having made up his mind, Qi Ye bent down to pick up the phone from the ground, preparing to call Wen Lü.
On second thought, I decided against making a phone call and instead went directly to Wen Lu's house to find him.
Fortunately, when he first joined Wan Jin Law Firm, he ran around for Wen Lu and knew where Wen Lu lived.