Lawyer's character

"I understand. How long have you been together?" Fang Yi asked helplessly.

“It’s been more than five years. We met at KTV when I was in college and was trying to earn money to buy an iPhone… From then on, we got out of hand.

At the beginning of this year, we broke up. "Chai Yaoyao's tone was a bit sad, as if she was reluctant to leave.

"Then his lover found out about your affairs and sued you, right?" Fang Yi was speechless for a while, what could he do at such a young age, so materialistically.

Fang Yi looked at the girl. The girl in front of him was wearing heavy makeup. Her eyebrows were curved. If you look carefully, you can see the traces of trimming. The eyebrows were trimmed, and a curved eyebrow was drawn on the flesh. It looked a bit awkward up close. The bridge of her nose was straight but not straight. Naturally, they must have been padded; the lips are relatively thin, I don’t know if a knife has been used, but the lipstick in the picture is very red and bright; the double eyelids are not natural, they must have been cut with two knives, and I guess I washed my face. , even her own mother couldn’t recognize that this was her own child. It looks okay from a distance, but up close... Well, let's talk about the case.

"Yeah." Chai Yaoyao nodded and said, "Do you think I should return the money to her? This was given to me by my boyfriend, not from her. This is the material given to me by the court." After that, She took out a document bag and handed it to Fang Yi.

One boyfriend at a time. In today’s society, have morals and values ​​been so subverted? I have stayed in a small place for too long and have become separated from the real society. Fang Yi almost started self-reflection mode.

"Um...did you save the money given by the other party or spend it?" Fang Yi asked while looking at the case materials.

"Look, just ask this embarrassing question. If I could save money, would I be so embarrassed now? I've spent it all. I've paid for water and electricity bills, rent, food, clothing, housing and transportation. What should I not spend money on?" Chai Yaoyao said embarrassedly. , but there was no awkward expression on his face.

"Wait a minute, you're saying that all the money he gave you was used to pay for daily expenses, right?" Fang Yi asked.

"Yes, I rent a house and he pays for it. How can we live without spending money? He gives me a little every time. When I first graduated, I thought it was quite beautiful. But as time went by, I realized that the little money was really not enough for me. Consumption.

Eat a meal, buy a bag, travel, and buy some clothes, and the money will go out..." Chai Yaoyao said with the enthusiasm of the rural ladies sitting on the kang, counting their fingers and settling accounts.

"Okay, I understand, you don't need to go into such details. All the money he gave you was used for daily living expenses, are you sure?" Fang Yi said while recording.

"I'm sure, certain, and sure. It can't be wrong. This is still in a small county. If it were in the city or the capital, the cost would be higher than this." Chai Yaoyao said seriously.

What! You want to become professional and expand your business to the city and the capital. You are very ambitious! It’s true how bold people are and how productive the land is. Fang Yi could only respond with laughter.

"In this case, you don't necessarily need to return the donated money." Although Fang Yi is annoyed by this kind of people, but they are all customers who come to the door, and it all depends on their mouth, so he can't just leave the money and drive people away.

"Really?" Chai Yaoyao was overjoyed. She had consulted several lawyers before and they all said that this matter would be difficult to handle and that the money would most likely be refunded because it was against public order and good customs.

The middle-aged male lawyer with a slightly greasy look in front of him actually said that the donated money does not need to be returned, and Chai Yaoyao's eyes immediately lit up. Litigants always like legal workers to say something that meets their good expectations, and Chai Yaoyao is no exception. At this moment, she already has the urge to sign a contract.

"Of course, the premise is that what you tell me is the truth. If it is not true, it will be difficult to tell." Fang Yi said seriously.

"Everything I said is the truth, otherwise I wouldn't be able to live in such a miserable state. If I had a hundred thousand dollars in hand, I wouldn't be here long ago." Chai Yaoyao said with a look of disgust.

You're doing really well here. You're carrying a donkey bag (I don't know if it's real or not), you're wearing a diamond necklace (I don't know if it will float in water), and you're wearing a Patek Philippe watch (most likely a replica). Not bad! Fang Yi felt guilty.

"If I entrust you to help me handle this case, how much will the lawyer's fees cost? You see, I really don't have much money. I can't make much money selling drinks all day long." Chai Yaoyao looked at Fang Yi pitifully. .

"The total dispute amount in your case is more than 150,000 yuan. Please pay 10,000 yuan for the lawyer's fee." Fang Yi said with a smile. Haha, water thieves cross the river and we don’t let dogs plow them. I can’t be polite to people like you.

"So many!" Chai Yaoyao's eyes widened.

"There's a reason why there's so much money. There's a reason why there's more money. One hundred and fifty thousand is not a small number." Fang Yi said seriously.

"Well, can it be cheaper?" Chai Yaoyao asked tentatively.

"Please tell me the number." Fang Yi said.

"Is three thousand OK?" Chai Yaoyao asked.

Damn, this is just like going to Myanmar to buy jade, cut it in half first, and then discount it. This is too cruel, I cut off the price to the ankles.

Fang Yi smiled: "The fee you mentioned is too low. Let's go to other law firms." Zhu Bajie throws the rake and doesn't serve the monkey. You can go back to where you came from.

"Lawyer Fang, how about you don't give me 10,000, and I don't give you 3,000, and we all take a step back, how about 5,000?" Chai Yaoyao said.

After finally finding a lawyer she felt was reliable, how could she let him go so easily? Besides, she had to bargain with everyone. After talking so much, she felt good. If she worked harder, she might be able to win.

"Eight thousand." Fang Yi said.

"Six thousand." Chai Yaoyao said.

"Seven thousand, no matter how low it is, it won't be possible." Fang Yi said.

"Six thousand five hundred yuan, if it works, sign the contract and pay now." Chai Yaoyao called out the price again.

"Deal." Fang Yi immediately said decisively. Hey, I didn’t make two hundred thousand yuan. It’s better to get a commission of more than one thousand yuan than no case at all. This case is not difficult anyway.

Chai Yaoyao was stunned. She was careless. She should have persisted for a while, maybe she could save 500 yuan.

"The case will go to trial next week, and it's up to you. I'll go back and get the evidence you asked me to prepare right away, and I'll deliver it to you in the next two days." After signing the entrustment procedures, Fang Yi sent Chai Yaoyao to the door of the law firm. Chai Yaoyao After leaving the law firm, he turned around and got into the Mini Cooper on the side of the road and left.

Fang Yi looked at the Mini Cooper disappearing into the traffic and felt regretful. If I insist on ten thousand yuan in legal fees, maybe she can pay it too.

"Lawyer Fang, you did a good job. We are open again." Sun Zhengyi looked at the contract in the office and said with a smile.

"Thank you, director. Do you think I should handle this case, or should I leave it to someone else?" Fang Yi asked.

In the past, Fang Yi was busy with his own cases, and the office rarely assigned him cases. Now, most of the cases in his hands have gone to court, and he has nothing to do when he is free. Naturally, Fang Yi wants to fight for it and take the case.

"No problem, just do it." Son Zhengyi smiled.