CHAPTER 494: 197 GENTLE KNIFE EACH STRIKE IS LETHAL_2

The agent understood Sun Qianqian’s temperament well, so she repeatedly reminded the assistant to keep an eye on Sun Qianqian. When asking for favors, one must show the appropriate attitude; otherwise, instead of securing help, one ends up causing unnecessary trouble.

And so, this is how Sun Qianqian ended up where she is today.

"Is Helian the only lawyer who can win a lawsuit? There are plenty of brilliant lawyers out there," Sun Qianqian said indignantly.

"Qianqian, you should really believe this. Brother Qiang insisted we find him for good reason—look at this news article," the assistant replied.

The assistant pulled out her phone and showed a news article to Sun Qianqian.

"You know Cai Xiang, right? A big shot in the industry. Even the lawyer he hired was one of the top attorneys in Chunzhou, and yet he still fell into Helian’s hands."

The news was about a sensational lawsuit published in Chunzhou’s Legal Daily back in August.

After reading it, Sun Qianqian felt a chill go down her spine.

She had encountered Cai Xiang at a dinner party before and vividly remembered how vulgar and sleazy he was. If Mr. Zhang hadn’t been backing her at the time, Cai Xiang likely would have tried something despicable.

She hadn’t been in the industry for long, but she knew of Cai Xiang’s tactics and connections.

When Cai Xiang had encountered legal trouble back then, she even gleefully celebrated his misfortune.

She hadn’t expected that the lawyer defending him was Helian.

Clearly, if she wanted to win this case, she would have to hire Helian.

Sun Qianqian wasn’t foolish. After thinking it through, she calmed herself down and returned the phone to the assistant.

She pulled out her makeup kit and began carefully touching up her makeup.

"Qianqian, I’ve done some digging—this Helian lawyer is actually under thirty years old," the assistant said.

Sun Qianqian froze while applying her lipstick, her arched brows lifting slightly. "That young?"

"And he’s insanely handsome," the assistant said dreamily.

Looking at the heavily made-up woman in the mirror, Sun Qianqian smiled confidently, her gaze full of determination.

"Find out where Helian’s office is," she ordered.

The assistant’s eyes gleamed with understanding. "You want to..."

"He’s a busy man, so I’ll have to meet him personally. No man can refuse money and beauty—unless the offer isn’t tempting enough."

"Got it. I’ll get on it right away."

Before long, the assistant returned. "Qianqian, I found out that Helian is a senior partner at his law firm. His office is on the top floor, but he’s currently meeting a client."

Sun Qianqian tugged at her neckline, exposing a generous swath of skin.

She stood up gracefully. "Let’s go."

"The elevator requires a staff key card to access the top floor, but I noticed the fire escape is open—we’ll have to..."

Sun Qianqian frowned. "You want me to climb stairs in high heels?"

The assistant grinned mischievously. "Qianqian, you had an extra purple sweet potato ball this morning—calorie overload. This is the perfect opportunity to burn some of it off. Killing two birds with one stone, right? Otherwise, if your face looks puffy, it won’t photograph well. A bit of exercise saves on concealer, and Helian is sure to be moved by your beauty."

Her words struck a chord with Sun Qianqian, and her demeanor softened. "Just this once—don’t expect me to do this again."

"I’ll carry your bag for you." The assistant took Sun Qianqian’s designer bag and helped her out the door.

Sun Qianqian maintained her figure through strict dieting. She rarely exercised, and eight flights of stairs nearly wore her out.

"I can’t do this anymore; I can’t take another step." Sun Qianqian felt beads of sweat forming at her brow, dampening the loose strands of hair near her temples. She quickly pulled out her compact mirror to check her reflection.

The next instant, she let out a shriek. "My makeup’s ruined! This is all your fault for making me climb stairs. I’m done—no more!"

The assistant crouched down helplessly. "I’ll carry you."

"That’s ridiculous!" Sun Qianqian protested weakly.

"Don’t worry. I’m strong enough," the assistant said with a chuckle.

Without hesitation, Sun Qianqian climbed onto the assistant’s back, pretending to be concerned. "I’m barely ninety pounds. Not too heavy, right?"

The assistant gritted her teeth. "No, not heavy at all."

After climbing four more flights, they finally reached the top floor. The assistant set Sun Qianqian down, but she was too busy fixing her makeup to even glance at her.

The assistant lowered her head to hide her emotions and discreetly rubbed her shoulder.

Opening the fire escape door, the assistant led Sun Qianqian out—directly opposite was the elevator.

A few steps further revealed an expansive scene. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, bustling traffic and towering skyscrapers stretched as far as the eye could see.

To the right was a glass door leading into what appeared to be a large conference room.

Continuing down the path, she passed a reception room and a gym, where various fitness equipment lay scattered on the carpet.

Finally, there was a break room...

At that moment, a young man emerged from the break room, holding two cups of coffee. His gaze met Sun Qianqian’s as she turned her head toward him.