Yidan arrived at a law firm next to the one listed. This law firm was very small, a rarity in a city as small as Echeng.
Since he was here, he might as well go in and gauge the depths of this Mr. Zhao. Yidan pushed the door open and met the target of his trip, Mr. Zhao.
"Sir, what can I do for you?" Mr. Zhao greeted Yidan as he entered.
It was truly eye-opening. The firm had been doing moderately well, with only three people supporting it: two lawyers and one accountant.
If it continued like this, the law firm would have to close down.
Yidan frowned upon seeing the environment. It was too small. It wasn't messy, just clearly cramped. Could a true dragon be found here? Yidan wondered.
However, he didn't show it. If he was recognized by Zhang Tianxing, there must be a reason.
"Our company is in this situation. We've used the other party's name and now they are suing us..." Yidan explained the incident in detail.
Mr. Zhao's expression was grim. It seemed fate was playing a trick on him. This case would be very difficult to fight, and the odds were heavily against them.
"The possibility of losing this lawsuit is very high, and even dragging it out won't help much," Mr. Zhao frowned, finding the case quite tricky.
"Of course, we've approached many lawyers for this case. We have only one requirement: winning is best, a draw is acceptable, as long as we don't lose," Yidan stated his requirements.
Mr. Zhao took a deep breath. "Alright, sir, please leave the case with us. We'll study it and give you a specific answer."
Many people came to the firm, but this gentleman before him exuded immense pressure. Especially his statement that as long as the lawsuit wasn't lost, everything else was negotiable. Mr. Zhao knew his opportunity had arrived.
This case was difficult, indicating they had nowhere else to turn but to their small law firm. The risks involved were considerable, but Mr. Zhao saw an opportunity within those risks.
Hearing this, Yidan chuckled. The words sounded reliable; if they weren't, they would have said so directly.
"This lawsuit is a piece of cake. Please make the payment first. Our fee structure is X, Y, Z. Pay fifty thousand upfront, and we'll discuss the rest as the lawsuit progresses."
Regardless of the details, they wanted the money first. They didn't put much thought into winning or losing the case.
Lawsuits have winners and losers; it's normal to lose some, as long as the money is received.
As for the client being unhappy about losing, I'm sorry, that's beyond my imagination. Our claims were not supported by the judge. How about this, we'll appeal.
Hey you, pay the appeal fee first.
With this approach, they could rake in money until their hands were sore.
Yidan had encountered many such people. His first impression of Mr. Zhao was good; this Mr. Zhao seemed somewhat reliable.
Yidan's face broke into a smile.
After Yidan left, the accountant said worriedly, "Lawyer Zhao, are you sure you want to take this case? The other party was very clear: money is not an issue, their only requirement is not to lose."
"I personally feel this is impossible. What if we lose? What if he causes a scene here? He'll definitely demand a settlement agreement from us."
"That's inevitable. They'll pay us after the lawsuit concludes. I'm familiar with these tactics. Brother Wang, what do you think?" Mr. Zhao picked up his cup and took a large gulp, then turned to another lawyer in the firm.
"Old Zhao, you decide. I know your skills, and patents are your specialty. You never had the opportunity before, but now you do. My personal advice is to seize it. I'll definitely cooperate with you fully."
Hearing Brother Wang's support, Mr. Zhao's heart warmed. He also secretly made a decision: he would take the case.
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After staying in Echeng for two days, Zhang Tianxing and Guo Jiajia bid farewell to Brother Xiao Ma and his crew.
"Brother Xiao Ma, I have to go back to school. My university has asked me to go for an exchange program, and I need to make arrangements," Zhang Tianxing's words completely shattered the three views of Brother Xiao Ma and his team.
What kind of world was this? Someone like Zhang Tianxing, a master of business, was going abroad for an exchange program?
This was an outrageous joke!
Undeniably, Zhang Tianxing was a force to be reckoned with in the business world, but academics? Forget it.
Brother Xiao Ma and the others were seasoned individuals. A person's energy was limited. Achieving remarkable success in one area inevitably meant slacking off in others.
Since Zhang Tianxing was so successful, he must have had very little time for studying. It was unlikely he was selected for his outstanding academic achievements.
Was it that Zhonghai University had no successors, so they selected a wealthy individual like Zhang Tianxing?
Seeing the strange looks from everyone, Zhang Tianxing smiled wryly, feeling wronged. "This is a long story. Going abroad was not my intention."
Zhang Tianxing didn't want to elaborate on this matter. Damn it, he was being forced out, and it would be embarrassing to say.
"Alright, stop being so humble. Most people can't even get such an opportunity. An exchange program abroad is an honor, like one's ancestors' graves emitting smoke," Yidan said sourly from the side.
In this era, an exchange program abroad was a symbol of honor. Ordinary families wouldn't even consider studying abroad.
After all, the expenses were truly enormous, far beyond ordinary.
"However, with your wealth, you won't need to work to subsidize your tuition abroad. You can fully immerse yourself in your studies," Brother Xiao Ma said calmly. Once abroad, Zhang Tianxing wouldn't have so many worries and could focus on learning the knowledge he was interested in.
It was good to be young. Brother Xiao Ma regretted not studying abroad when he was young.
Brother Xiao Ma still yearned for the academic environment abroad. Time had flown by, and only memories remained.
"President Zhang, I believe one thing. Although I don't know what happened to you, you will definitely find a way to resolve it." Brother Xiao Ma held a very high opinion of Zhang Tianxing.
He had no choice. Brother Xiao Ma had met countless people, many of them young talents, but none could compare to Zhang Tianxing.
Whether in achievements or foresight, setting aside other things, just the idea of instant messaging that Zhang Tianxing casually mentioned had broadened Brother Xiao Ma's horizons.
So that's how it could be done. Brother Xiao Ma firmly believed that with his technical skills combined with the problems Zhang Tianxing had just mentioned.
Even if all the competitors in the chat market were added together, Brother Xiao Ma wouldn't fear them. This was the manifestation of strength.
His brothers had the skills, and with Zhang Tianxing's avant-garde vision, if their product couldn't dominate the market, he would personally find a piece of tofu and crash to his death.