He is Lovestruck in the Revenge-Chapter 242 - 235 Xie Shang Makes a Move The Decisive Moment
Chapter 242: 235: Xie Shang Makes a Move, The Decisive Moment (First Update)
Chapter 242: 235: Xie Shang Makes a Move, The Decisive Moment (First Update)
Xie Liangjiang was reported for bribery, and Flower Chamber Hall Law Firm did not handle public relations for the matter, causing the news to spread wildly. The relevant departments took it very seriously, and a special case investigation ensued.
However, as they investigated, they discovered something amiss. After unraveling the case, the final evidence pointed to another person—the original whistleblower, Meng Wenting.
The turn of events caught everyone by surprise, but upon deeper reflection, it made sense. Xie Liangjiang had managed Flower Chamber Hall for many years, and under his leadership, it had grown significantly. His professional capability as a lawyer was beyond doubt, and as a manager, he was strategic and meticulous. Many of the partners had been promoted by him; toppling him from his position wouldn’t be an easy task.
The judicial department came to “invite” someone.
Meng Wenting broke free and rushed in front of Xie Shang.
“You played me!”
Xie Shang sat in front of the computer, calmly organizing the case documents at hand, then looked up at Meng Wenting with serenity.
Meng Wenting’s face darkened, “You and your son ganged up on me?”
Xie Shang, still seated across from him, remained an observer, calm and rational, “I didn’t collude with him.” After explaining, he looked at Meng Wenting, whose eyes were red with anger, and inquired indifferently, “Did Xie Liangjiang frame you?”
He held a pen engraved with his courtesy name, occasionally tapping it on the white paper: “Have you ever engaged in illegal activities?”
Meng Wenting was momentarily left speechless.
Wasn’t it supposed to be a collaboration? Why was Xie Shang so detached? It seemed as though he had everything calculated.
He leaned back slightly, his posture relaxed and graceful, his demeanor unflustered, “Lawyer Meng, I haven’t broken my promise, it’s you who has lost your qualifications.”
Suddenly, Meng Wenting recalled Xie Liangjiang’s warning, about seeking the skin of a tiger.
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He had underestimated Xie Shang, and Xie Liangjiang as well. The father and son of the Xie Family, each with their schemes, were ruthless.
Officials from the judicial department hurried over and took Meng Wenting away.
Internal disorder at Flower Chamber Hall Law Firm, with two members of the Management Committee accusing each other—everyone in the industry was watching to see whether Xie Liangjiang would be brought down or if Meng Wenting’s attempt to trick another would backfire on him.
Wednesday, partners’ meeting.
Song Jin arrived at the Justice Bureau by eight. At eight twenty-six, Xie Liangjiang walked out of the main entrance of the Justice Bureau.
Song Jin approached, “Director.”
Xie Liangjiang was still in the same suit he had worn several days before, now slightly wrinkled at the hem, “Is there any movement from Xie Shang’s side?”
“Not at the moment.”
Song Jin opened the car door, waited for Xie Liangjiang to get in, then closed it and took the driver’s seat, “Heading back to the law firm?”
“Let’s go to Flower Chamber Hall first.”
Xie Liangjiang returned to the Xie Family at Flower Chamber Hall to freshen up and change his clothes—everything from his cufflinks to his lapel pin was custom-made and meticulously selected.
Flower Chamber Hall’s partners’ meetings were held every two months, but in the event of a major issue, the law firm’s director could convene a meeting at short notice. Heads of domestic branches would come to the headquarters for the meeting, while leaders of overseas branches would join via video conference. At ten o’clock sharp, Xie Liangjiang, dressed neatly, appeared at the top floor of the law firm.
Xie Shang, not being a partner, didn’t need to attend the meeting. He was in the top-floor lobby, in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. Flower Chamber Hall Law Firm was wealthy and powerful, located in the busiest commercial district. Its top-floor lobby was spacious and impressive, and from its vantage point, one could see Imperial Capital Bridge and Pearl Lijiang, offering the best views. The whole world seemed to lie at one’s feet.
No wonder Xie Liangjiang insisted on this top-floor position.
Xie Liangjiang approached.
Xie Shang turned around, his gaze undisturbed.
“You don’t seem surprised at all.”
Not surprised.
Xie Shang hadn’t considered the possibility that Meng Wenting could take down Xie Liangjiang. From the moment Meng Wenting made his move, Xie Liangjiang was prepared to strike back.
“Meng Wenting has been under me for years and has never managed to stir up trouble; your choice of him was a mistake. Xie Shang, I acknowledge your ambition, but—”
Xie Shang dealt with him, yet he felt no anger. His son was destined to be exceptional, never to settle for the status quo, and needed to possess ambition and fortitude.
With the demeanor and tone of a victor, he educated Xie Shang, “You still have much to learn.”
He turned his head and walked towards the grand door of the conference room, straightened his suit, and pushed the doors open with both hands.
The three-hundred-square conference room was packed with people, and unexpectedly, the seat that should have been his was occupied by someone else.
“Big brother, you’re back.”
“Why are you here?”
Xie Jiwen chuckled naively, “I’m here to apply for the position of a senior partner.”
Of Xie Jingxian’s three sons and one daughter, Xie Liangjiang had the most comprehensive strength, which referred to both professional and managerial abilities; Xie Qingze was modest and upright, winning people’s hearts the most; Xie Jiwen had always been the most ordinary, assisting Xie Liangjiang in his early years, then frequently getting married and divorced, with his professional capabilities deteriorating over time, leading to him taking fewer and fewer cases, effectively wasting his talents.
Now he said he wished to apply for the position of a senior partner.
Xie Liangjiang spoke in a dismissive tone, “You?”
His expression was very sincere, with a broad smile on his face, “Yes, me.”
“Your revenue generation—”
Xie Liangjiang stopped mid-sentence, suddenly remembering that last month Xie Shang was involved in several cases with high revenue generation.
Xie Jiwen picked up the conversation, “I’ve generated enough.”
Some of those cases had Xie Jiwen’s name listed as part of the team as well.
At KE Law Firm, to become a senior partner, besides the necessary years of practice and no administrative penalties greater than suspension within the last three years, there was also a requirement for annual revenue generation.
Xie Jiwen stood up, offering his seat proactively, “Big brother, it’s good that you’ve come. Why don’t you chair the meeting?”
There were quite a few faces in the conference room with whom Xie Liangjiang was not very “familiar.” Recently, two members of the Management Committee were investigated for violations, leaving two spots vacant. Those under the two also suffered various degrees of impact.
That was the first major overhaul at the firm. The current investigation of Xie Liangjiang and Meng Wenting marked the second.
Xie Liangjiang looked back and towards the hall; Xie Shang was no longer there.
The KE Law Firm had already changed.
After the meeting ended, Xie Liangjiang called Xie Shang.
“Where are you?”
He replied, “I’m in my uncle’s room.”
Xie Liangjiang returned to the Xie Family and headed straight for Xie Qingze’s room.
Xie Shang was kneeling in front of a memorial portrait, with incense burning in a bronze censer, light smoke drifting, filling the room with the scent of sandalwood.
Xie Liangjiang slammed the door shut, “What are you up to by pushing Xie Jiwen forward? You want him to replace me?”
Xie Shang, without shifting his gaze from his uncle, confirmed calmly, “Yes.”
With disdain, Xie Liangjiang said, “Him?” He had neither respect nor high regard for Xie Jiwen, “He won’t even make it onto the Management Committee without my approval.”
As KE Law Firm had evolved to its current state, it had become corrupted, with more salaried lawyers and increasingly commercialized management, too much centralization of power, resembling less a law firm and more a hub of capital.
Change was needed, a purge was necessary.
Xie Shang spoke evenly, “Just remove you from the picture.”
With Meng Wenting and Xie Liangjiang gone, half the members of the Management Committee would be new, making everything else easier to handle.
The composure on Xie Liangjiang’s face was finally breached as he protested angrily, “Why push him up? Why not yourself? I could tolerate you taking me down, but only you should take over KE. Xie Jiwen is useless; he’ll ruin KE.”
