After seeing the names on the screen clearly, an indescribable feeling of loss filled my heart.
Si Boyian picked up the phone and said, "Dad."
Si Gengyao said, "I heard the news from the UK. It seems that your choice of Lu Enxi to charge into the battle is good, huh, but it's hard to say whether you can maintain this poor sense of justice at the critical moment."
The sarcasm and disdain in his father's words once again made Si Bo Nian frown. He said coldly, "Lu Enxi adheres to legal principles in handling matters, which proves that she is a qualified lawyer and does not deal with the matter but the person."
Si Gengyao snorted, "Don't underestimate a woman's scheming. Unless I see Duan Xiaoyun go to jail with my own eyes, everything may change before the coffin is sealed."
Si Bo clenched his eyebrows with his fingers, "Dad, is there anything else going on?"
"Do you think I contacted you just because of Lu Enxi? She doesn't have to worry about me. She's going to have dinner at your grandpa's place in the evening. You should go there early."
Si Bo Nian's face was straight, without any expression. From the top of his hair to his chin, it was like an iceberg, "I have an appointment tonight."
"Thank you, Dai Jiaxiang, his wife and Dai Yutong will both go tonight."
After Dai Yutong was discharged from the hospital, her contact with the Si family became more frequent. She often went to Yongjingyuan alone to visit Si Guanlin, unilaterally treating herself as the Si family's daughter-in-law.
Si Bo Nian never relented and agreed, but his parents were particularly indulgent towards Dai Yutong, which further fueled the Dai family's arrogance and even began to claim that he was Si Gengyao's in-laws.
These days, Si Bo Nian has no idea what they are doing. He chooses to treat them coldly, not going home, not participating. When his mother calls to emphasize the "life-saving grace", he will say fiercely, "So what? It's superfluous."
"Dad, why did you choose tonight specifically?"
Due to the time difference between China and the UK, the court hearing happened to be going on when they were having a family dinner.
Si Gengyao said, "It happens to be today, do you think it is God's will? Your grandfather attaches great importance to this matter, and you also know his current physical condition. If you still have some filial piety, you should not make him angry. The doctor has repeatedly warned
, he cannot be stimulated."
Si Boyian waited until five o'clock in the afternoon, but there was still no news from Lu Enxi.
Is she determined to hit a stone with an egg?
He really wanted to fly over and ask her, "How many heads have you got to be so stubborn?! The escape route is right behind you, why are you so stubborn?"
When it was almost time to get off work, senior executives from the marketing and purchasing departments came to report on their work. Si Bo Nian didn't even look at it, "Go back and redo it."
Those four words were like a thunderbolt, frightening the two middle-aged men to the point where their legs went weak, they didn't even dare to breathe, and they rolled and crawled out.
——
Lu Enxi changed into her lawyer's robe, her cold face expressionless, with no trace of sadness or joy.
Du Junjie and she were in the car in front of her. The driver and Zou Qian were in the front, and they sat side by side in the back.
"Lawyer Lu seems to be in good condition. Are you ready?"
After all, this is the fourth court session, and it is also the one in which Lu Enxi feels the most heavily. In the past, her calmness came from her confidence, but today she is somewhat pretending.
"The soldiers are coming to stop us. When will our industry be ready?"
Du Junjie chuckled, "I heard that Lawyer Lu and Mr. Duan have a very good relationship. He loves you very much. Do your parents know about what happened today?"
Lu Enxi said, "If Minister Du wants to inquire about my personal affairs, he can find a gossip reporter to follow me for a few days. Why waste time opening his mouth in person? What a loss."
Du Junjie's face darkened, "Haha, it seems that Lawyer Lu will make a triumphant return this time. That's good. After the lawsuit is over, we can return to China. Returning home is as fast as an arrow."
Lu Enxi ignored it.
These people acted according to the prevailing situation, and now Si Bo Nian completely ignored her, and a group of canine teeth followed suit.
Before the trial, Lu Enxi saw her uncle and his lawyer looking at each other, and she felt as if needles were piercing her heart.
Duan Xiaoyun took the initiative to come over and said with a gentle smile, "You can't cry, there are so many people watching."
Lu Enxi suppressed her emotions, "Maybe it's not too late now, I can find..."
"I said, don't ask him for mercy. This time he plotted against us. If you fall into a trap, just admit defeat. But don't be stupid again in the future. If his purpose is to force you to bow your head and submit, then my uncle can't let him succeed. It's nothing more than that.
After a few years in prison, you can start over when your uncle comes out, but my uncle is not as skilled as others and cannot take revenge."
Lu Enxi was afraid that she would really cry in public if she continued talking, so she sniffed and said, "Don't worry, uncle, when my contract with KM ends, I will find the best lawyer for you and fight for a reduced sentence. I will never let you stay in prison."
Too long."
Duan Xiaoyun patted her shoulder and said with a smile, "Okay, Xixi has even thought out the way out for uncle. Uncle is very happy."
Lu Enxi's nose was very sore and swollen, and tears were almost coming out, "Uncle, you can scold me and hit me, because I am unfilial."
"Good boy, my uncle has no right to beat you. If I hadn't done this, you wouldn't have to be embarrassed. Okay, go over there. KM's legal team is waiting for you."
Lu Enxi said goodbye, but still shed a few tears in a blind spot where no one could see her.
She would rather be taught a lesson by her uncle and feel better, but since her uncle is so reasonable, her crime is even more unforgivable.
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At five o'clock in the afternoon, Yao Peiyu called her son again, emphasizing the importance of the evening again and asking him to go back early.
Si Bo Nian said irritably, "The company has an emergency and we can't leave."
"I asked the secretary about your schedule today. The evening event has been cancelled. What else can you do? I sent a driver to pick you up. When we get downstairs, people from the Dai family will be here soon. You let the guests wait? That's it.
How decent?"
Si Boyian asked, "Mom, do you think they are guests?"
Yao Peiyu said sternly, "Even if you don't marry Dai Yutong, we will arrange another woman for you, but it will never be Lu Enxi. If you want to delay, you can delay. The worst is that your grandfather will fall ill in anger, or he will appoint an heir and hand over the company."
Go out and see what you do? Are you going to be accused of being unfaithful and unfilial?"
What Lu Enxi is suffering now is true disloyalty and unfilial piety.
I don't know how she is doing.
Si Bo Nian angrily threw the phone.
The driver saw that he couldn't get off for a long time, so he had to come up and look for him, "Master, I personally gave the order. You see..."
Lao Sun is the old man next to Si Guanlin and has served him for thirty years. Watching Si Bo Nian grow up, he can see how depressed the young master is.
After getting in the car, Si Baonian never left his phone.
But until he came to the gate of the Villa and walked along the cobblestone path to the main hall, the phone did not ring.
The dining room was specially decorated, with the servants preparing fresh bouquets of flowers and red wine, and it was filled with a touch of excitement.
Dai Jiaxiang arrived with his wife and daughter and greeted the Si family members warmly. The scene was very lively.
Dai Yutong followed her mother Feng Mengling and greeted Yao Peiyu gently and shyly, "Auntie's cheongsam today is so beautiful. It's only because of your temperament that you dare to wear it like this."
Yao Peiyu has long been immune to compliments, but the compliments from her future daughter-in-law are very useful, "If you like it, I will take you to make a set tomorrow and let Master Tang line up a row of reservations."
This Master Tang is the descendant of Su embroidery. He is very famous and very picky. If he refuses to nod, no matter how much money he spends, he won't be able to get it.
Before her birthday last year, Feng Mengling also wanted to wear a dress to show off at the banquet. Unexpectedly, she went to Suzhou to visit her personally, but was turned away.
Feng Mengling was also raised as the head daughter-in-law of a wealthy family. She usually felt very stylish, but compared with Yao Peiyu, she was nowhere near impressive. Needless to say, her appearance and temperament were completely different. Her clothing, accessories, behavior, and conversation were completely different.
Maybe it's because the Si family shines brightly when they stand in a high position, but others are eclipsed when they get close.
Feng Mengling couldn't let go and hurriedly pushed her daughter, "Silly girl, why don't you thank Mrs. Si quickly? You can get a cheongsam made by Master Tang himself, but you can keep it for a lifetime!"
Dai Yutong reacted quickly and quickly took Yao Peiyu's arm, "Thank you, aunt, for loving me so much. I don't even know how to return the favor."
Yao Peiyu said, "Wouldn't it be nice to bring you back here? Besides, I can't fit Master Tang's cheongsam in a wardrobe here. If Mrs. Dai doesn't dislike it, please pick a few and take them back to wear."
Dai Yutong's heart was warmed by what she said, and she pursed her lips and smiled.
Feng Mengling didn't know whether to thank her or feel hot for wearing someone else's old clothes. Isn't this... a slap in the face?
But think about it again, there are countless people in the world who want to wear Yao Peiyu’s old clothes.
In short, Yao Peiyu's words made both mother and daughter happy at the same time.
The two families started a banquet in the floral red wine. The exquisite Italian porcelain was spread on the white tablecloth. The two-meter-long Western dining table was filled with a rich atmosphere of joy. Only Si Bo Nian was under heavy clouds.
Si Guanlin sat in the first place, holding a wine glass and swaying gently, "Bo Nian, we are all gathered together today, but for your marriage, haha, you should also show your attitude."
Dai Yutong lowered her face shyly, and Yao Peiyu was very satisfied with the little woman's posture.
This is how the daughter-in-law of the Si family should know how to be a dwarf and put her husband's family first in everything.
Si Bo Nian took a sip of red wine without even looking at Dai Yutong opposite him, "My marriage? Why didn't I know I was getting married again?"