Ye Chengxing’s appointed lawyer went by the surname Jiang. She was highly skilled, having handled numerous major cases, and enjoyed considerable renown in the industry.
That said, Lawyer Jiang accepted cases on a complete whim. Some offered hefty fees that still couldn’t lure her in, while others barely promised any reward, yet she would dive in to help of her own accord.
There was simply no rhyme or reason to it.
Once Ye Chengxing learned this was the lawyer she’d secured, she wasn’t entirely confident the woman would take on Li Jia’s case.
Yet the famously capricious Lawyer Jiang, after a brief consultation, reviewing the contract documents, and listening to the recording, agreed to take it on without hesitation.
The process went so smoothly that Ye Chengxing hadn’t dared hope for such ease.
She studied the subtle glint buried deep in Jiang Lubai’s eyes and dimly grasped the true nature of the woman’s whims.
She followed her conscience.
Thanks to the swift progress, the meeting wrapped up far earlier than Ye Chengxing had anticipated.
Stepping out of the law firm, she drew in a deep breath and let it out slowly, feeling a subtle lightness settle over her entire body.
Ye Chengxing rolled her shoulders and neck, then pulled out her phone to check the time. The screen lit up to reveal an unread message from Li Jia, noting that her afternoon tutoring session had ended and that she was about to browse for books and practice sheets.
Glancing at the timestamp, Ye Chengxing realized the message had arrived some ten minutes earlier.
She chided herself inwardly for the oversight—how could she have forgotten?
Her fingers flew across the screen: 【I was tied up just now and didn’t check my phone. Have you come out yet? Where are you? Wait for me—I’ll come pick you up.】
After hitting send, Ye Chengxing paused for a couple of seconds, sensing she’d overlooked something. She reopened Li Jia’s contact page.
The phone’s layout and features differed from those she was accustomed to in her old life, so it took her some searching to locate the transfer option. Once she did, Ye Chengxing punched in a string of digits and tapped the 【No Recipient Confirmation Required】 setting before sending the funds.
With that done and still no reply from Li Jia, she resolved to wait in the car until the response came, then head over.
Unbeknownst to Ye Chengxing as she settled into her seat, Li Jia entered the very same law firm mere moments after her departure.
The Omega wore a hat and mask, her eyes shadowed beneath the brim.
Starting over brought overwhelming advantages; she could prepare for so much in advance.
The lawyer she’d booked for today—also surnamed Jiang—had been a legend in her previous life. Her prowess was legendary, but more importantly, she had a strong moral compass, helping countless people without letting cynicism erode her sense of justice. Right now, she was Li Jia’s ideal choice for filing a lawsuit.
After all, terminating her contract with Starflash Entertainment would be a battle few lawyers could guarantee victory in—but Jiang Lubai’s character all but ensured she’d take the case and fight tooth and nail.
Her phone chimed at that moment. Li Jia read Ye Chengxing’s reply, her gaze lingering for a beat on the offer to pick her up and the shockingly generous transfer amount.
A mere second of hesitation, and she switched off the screen without a flicker of emotion.
She hadn’t come to buy books or papers anyway; it was just a convenient excuse. She’d reply once the meeting concluded.
Pocketing the phone, Li Jia stepped into Jiang Lubai’s office.
But after just a few exchanges, Jiang Lubai stared at her with a look of unmistakable bewilderment.
“You’re Li Jia?”
Li Jia’s brows furrowed faintly—this Lawyer Jiang shouldn’t know her at all. She opened her mouth to respond, only for the woman to continue: “Your sister was just here consulting me on the exact same case.”
The words she’d prepared died on her lips. Li Jia lifted her gaze, freezing in place. “You said my sister was here… Ye Chengxing?”
“That’s right, just a few minutes ago,” Jiang Lubai confirmed.
Whatever else Jiang Lubai said after that, Li Jia heard none of it. Maintaining a calm facade, she fabricated an excuse to leave the law firm—but inside, her mind roiled like a tempest.
Only one phrase echoed relentlessly in her thoughts:
“Your sister was just here consulting me on the exact same case.”
