CHAPTER 496: OFFERING FLOWERS TO BUDDHA ON SOMEONE ELSE’S BEHALF

"...Miss, you’ve already broken the law."

Sun Qianqian froze in surprise.

"Broken the law? I only stepped into your office. How does that count as breaking the law?"

Helian Yi shook his head with a slight chuckle, finding little reason to argue with someone so ignorant of the law.

"Show her out."

Helian Yi calmly instructed.

The security guards had already arrived at the door of the office. Gan Wei took a step aside, ensuring there was enough space for the two guards to enter.

Sun Qianqian hadn’t anticipated Helian Yi’s complete lack of courtesy. She definitely didn’t want to be thrown out—that would be far too humiliating.

"Lawyer Helian, you can meet with other clients, so why not me? What makes me inferior to her?"

Seizing the moment, Sun Qianqian darted forward in a single swift move.

To be personally received by Helian Yi surely meant being a significant client. If Helian Yi wouldn’t help her, she was determined to sabotage this client instead and see how Helian Yi would deal with that.

At that moment, she was still oblivious to the consequences of offending one of the industry’s top lawyers.

Sun Qianqian’s small and nimble frame sprinted past Helian Yi like a monkey. By the time Helian Yi reacted to grab her, it was already too late.

"Let me see who this revered individual is, someone important enough to warrant a personal meeting with the renowned Lawyer Helian, while I’m left standing outside the door."

Sun Qianqian swiftly made her way to the tea table and peered forward.

In an instant, her pupils quaked.

Sun Qianqian let out a sharp scream: "Why is it you?"

In those brief four words, a jumbled mix of anger, hatred, and jealousy were heavily infused.

Helian Yi paused mid-step, raising a brow slightly as his gaze landed on an elegantly poised figure facing away from them.

Apparently, the two knew each other.

The girl sat gracefully at the tea table, her back straight yet seemingly at ease, much like a flowing cloud beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, serene and relaxed.

Her slender fingers lightly caressed a jade tea cup while her thick lashes lowered, casting a shadow akin to a passing cloud, weighing heavily on Sun Qianqian’s heart.

The girl lifted her gaze slightly and calmly looked over.

Sun Qianqian’s chest tightened, nearly reaching a breaking point: "Why are you here?"

Meng Junzhu immediately placed himself protectively in front of Shen You’an, frowning at the seemingly deranged young woman before them: "She’s Lawyer Helian’s esteemed guest. Why do you think she’s here?"

In that moment, his stance resembled that of a mother hen guarding her chicks.

"Esteemed guest? She’s Lawyer Helian’s esteemed guest?"

Sun Qianqian’s eyes darted toward Helian Yi, appearing desperate to hear him refute this statement.

Helian Yi raised an eyebrow: "Disturbing my esteemed guest, Ms. Sun, can you bear the consequences of that?"

"Why her?" Sun Qianqian blurted out in disbelief.

Helian Yi gestured dismissively.

The two security guards strode forward, and despite Sun Qianqian’s frantic struggles, they expertly restrained her arms and dragged her out amidst her indignant howls.

The office became quiet once more.

Gan Wei carefully closed the door.

"Apologies for the interruption," he said, glancing sheepishly.

Helian Yi shook his head with a faint smile. It was the first time someone had dared storm into his office.

If this is how people seek help, it’s truly eye-opening.

A foolish and oblivious person—being her counsel would certainly be a troublesome endeavor.

It’s always more hassle-free to deal with sharp-minded individuals.

Like the girl before him.

The case itself was straightforward, with recordings and witness testimony readily available––it could be resolved perfectly within three days.

The defendant in this case... based on Mr. Meng’s detailed explanation earlier, Helian Yi had already pieced together an image in his mind. Strangely enough, it perfectly overlapped with Sun Qianqian’s "ugly expression" from moments ago.

Such people share certain common traits.

Petty, narrow-minded, and envious.

When two such individuals come together, they must have plenty to talk about. No wonder they both show such animosity toward the girl in front of him.

How does the saying go again? Quiet strategists are the most dangerous.

The person before him fit this description perfectly.

She doesn’t engage in petty disputes, instead quietly collecting evidence, ensuring her opponents endure the consequences they deserve.

Of all people to offend, this is the one to avoid at all costs.

"We’ve taken up too much of your time. We should leave now."

Helian Yi closed the client agreement. "Miss Shen, we await the good news."

Shen You’an smiled faintly. "I have full confidence in Lawyer Helian’s abilities—you won’t disappoint me."

Helian Yi was momentarily captivated by the radiance of her smile, but when he snapped back to reality, the elegant figure had already walked away.

Helian Yi stared toward the doorway, his brows furrowing slightly.

She was the black-clad woman who had been by Feng Yueyang’s side months ago.

Why had Zhao Heng gotten involved with her as well?

He understood his younger disciple-brother well: a wealthy heir with a vast family business he refused to inherit, instead venturing into the entertainment industry. Judging by current progress, Zhao Heng was thriving, with no shortage of skill or strategy—surely bound for great accomplishments.