An Lan looked apologetic . “I'm sorry, Mr . Nian . There really wasn't enough evidence . Our team has been working endlessly over the past month looking for case studies and studying them, but the court has rejected all of our reasons for the appeal . ”
Another lawyer, Zhao An, said, “The case was too well-known . If we don't have enough evidence, the court will never accept our request . If they do, it would invite the attention of the public again . The judges will face enormous pressure as well, and their reputation will be on the line . It's a huge risk for them . ”
“Yeah . ” An Lan nodded . “The public has always paid extra attention to acts of indecency . Xu Zhengxuan's case was huge back in the day . It would be helpful to find the victim, Zeng Lijuan, or his own secretary . ”
“Zeng Lijuan died in a car accident . The secretary changed his identity and returned to China, but he disappeared again recently,” Nian Junting said coldly . “I suspect Yi Jingxi has picked up on our moves and asked him to leave . His identity here was a fake, anyway . I have no idea where he has gone now . ”
“It would be helpful to have something concrete,” An Lan said helplessly .
“Forget it . ” Luosang, who had been listening quietly to the discussion, said, “There's nothing much we can do if they won't process our request . We have to find other ways to go about it, then . Lawyer An has done her best . ”
Nian Junting looked at her . He could tell she was trying to hide her disappointment . He frowned and said, “You're all dismissed . ”
When everyone left, Nian Junting walked over to Luosang and stood behind her . He whispered softly, “I'm sorry . ” He had promised her with such confidence that they would appeal the case within six months, but four months had already passed them by . It would be a miracle for Xu Zhengxuan to be released by the end of the year, given how long the trial would drag on for sure .
“It's ok . You've done your best . ” Luosang squeezed the hand on her shoulder . “You hired so many lawyers to handle this case for my dad, it must have cost you quite a bit . ”
“It's all worth it for you . The most important thing is to get our father out of there . ” Nian Junting bent down and pressed his cheek against hers .
Our dad… Luosang smiled . He shamelessly brought her warmth and comfort . She stood up still holding onto his hand . “Let's not talk about these unhappy things . Shall we go for dinner together? It's rare that we're both free . We can go catch a movie . ”
“Ok . ” Nian Junting nodded .
They went back to the villa after the movie, and Nian Junting carried her from the bathroom to the bed as he showered her with kisses . Afterward, they cuddled in bed together . Just as Luosang was about to fall asleep, he suddenly said, “Oh, right . Luosang, my phone application showed that you were supposed to have your period today . Why isn't it here yet?”
Luosang buried her head in his chest and said through half-shut eyes, “Sometimes it's not so accurate . It might come earlier or later . ”
“Oh . ” Nian Junting was reassured . He looked down to kiss her lips and kissed her until she fell asleep .
The next afternoon, on her way back to her dormitory after having lunch in her cafeteria, a black sedan pulled up beside her . The windows rolled down, and Jiang Qifei was sitting inside . She removed her sunglasses and said, “Miss Xu, would it be convenient to talk in the car . ”
Luosang was stunned . She stopped and frowned . “If you're here to talk about your daughter or ask me to leave Junting, there's nothing much to say . ”
“Let's talk about your dad, then,” Jiang Qifei said . “I'm sure you'll be interested to know about Zeng Lijuan . ”
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