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Her voice trembled slightly as she said, "Attorney Luo, you are a well-known undefeated legend in the legal profession. I would like to ask you to help my son get acquitted. I wonder if you can do it? I promised you the conditions that my bodyguard promised me before, and I guarantee that you will not miss any of them."

Luo Bin's face remained expressionless, his eyes calm and sharp, as if he could see right through Jin Yanru's heart. He said calmly, "Ms. Jin, I think you should understand the difficulty of this matter. Helping your son get acquitted is not an easy task."

Jin Yanru understood Luo Bin's meaning, otherwise she wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to invite him. So she said, "Of course, Attorney Luo, if it were simple, I wouldn't have asked you to come. Please feel free to make any requests."

Seeing Jin Yanru's attitude, Luo Bin nodded in satisfaction. He was tempted by Jin Yanru's promise to help him set up his own law firm, and he was also preparing to embarrass Su Chang and make him look down on him.

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Luo Bin continued, "First of all, we need to be clear that Zhang Sheng did indeed engage in dangerous driving, and we can't deny that. However, this matter can be a big or small issue. If it wasn't intentional, it would at most be an ordinary civil case, and it wouldn't even reach the level of a crime. All of this requires Zhang Sheng's cooperation. However, there might be conflicts due to his previous testimony. At that time, we need to get the support of public opinion and put ourselves in a weak position. Do you understand?"

Jin Yanru looked at Luo Bin with a serious expression, her eyes flashing with determination. After a moment of contemplation, she slowly said, "If I jump off the Longteng Group building, will I be able to get public support?"

Upon hearing Jin Yanru's outrageous words, Luo Bin was startled. His face turned pale instantly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He quickly tried to dissuade her, saying, "Ms. Jin, you really don't need to do this! If you just provide evidence of Su Chang's suppression of your company, you can put yourself in a weaker position. There's no need to take such extreme measures." His voice trembled slightly as he secretly wondered if Jin Yanru's death would prevent her from fulfilling her promises, and whether it would implicate him as well.

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Jin Yanru looked at Luo Bin with a desolate expression, her eyes revealing despair and helplessness.

She shook her head with a wry smile and said, "Attorney Luo, to be honest, I've used up almost all of my working capital to help you set up your law firm, and now I'm probably heavily in debt. As long as you can protect Zhang Sheng, I'm willing to risk anything." Her voice was low and hoarse, as if every word carried a heavy burden.

Then, Jin Yanru took out a contract and carefully placed it in front of Luo Bin. Luo Bin picked up the contract and saw that it was a betting agreement. His heart instantly raced, and his eyes gleamed with excitement.

Having read the contents of the performance-based agreement, he knew that as long as he successfully helped Zhang Sheng get acquitted, he could obtain the law firm he had always dreamed of.

However, he still tried to suppress his inner joy and pretended to advise her, "Ms. Jin, I will do my best, but I still advise you not to do anything foolish."

Jin Yanru shook her head with a bitter smile, her smile filled with endless bitterness. She gently patted Luo Bin's shoulder and said, "Attorney Luo, sign it! I'm leaving Sheng'er's matter to you; it's the only thing I can do."

Luo Bin took a deep breath, then resolutely signed his name on the betting agreement. His hand trembled slightly as he tried his best to suppress his excitement.

After signing the document, he sighed, said, "Take care!" and turned to leave.

Jin Yanru gazed out the window, murmuring to herself, "Sheng'er, this is the only thing your mother can do for you. I hope you can mature quickly; from now on, you'll have to protect yourself." Her eyes were filled with maternal love and reluctance, tears welling up. Then, she picked up her bag, slowly rose, and left the private room.

Chapter 265 Entering the Building Blocked

Jin Yanru stepped out of the private room, her eyes resolute as she ordered her bodyguards not to follow her. She then drove off alone, speeding towards the Longteng Group. Her heart was filled with determination and anger, but she failed to notice a mysterious vehicle closely following behind her.

The man in the passenger seat kept a close eye on Jin Yanru's car. When he saw her drive towards Longteng Group, he immediately dialed He Sai's phone number.

His voice held a hint of indifference: "Attorney He, Luo Bin has already left. Jin Yanru is driving alone to Longteng Group now, without any bodyguards. Should we continue to follow her?"

Upon hearing the man's report, He Sai did not respond immediately. His brows furrowed slightly as he fell into deep thought. After a while, he slowly said, "Follow her first, turn on all the recording equipment, understand?" His tone carried a hint of decisiveness, as if he was prepared to deal with any situation.

Although He Sai didn't know what Jin Yanru was doing at Longteng Group at this time, he knew that Luo Bin never did anything without being sure of success. Since he had chosen to take on Zhang Sheng's case, he would definitely come up with some crooked tricks. So he simply had someone keep an eye on the two of them.

The man quickly replied, "Okay, Attorney He." Without another word after "820," he hung up the phone, exchanged a glance with the person in the driver's seat, and followed closely behind Jin Yanru's car.

When Jin Yanru arrived at Longteng Group, she parked her car alone, stood downstairs, looked up at the magnificent building in front of her, and felt a surge of complex emotions.

Her eyes gleamed with determination and resentment, her lips trembled slightly, and she let out a long sigh, as if to release all the pent-up frustration in her heart.

Then, she said viciously, "Su Chang, even a rabbit will bite when cornered. Although I know I can't hurt you, I still want to annoy you." Her words were full of provocation and anger, and her hands were clenched into fists, showing her determination.

After finishing her sentence, Jin Yanru walked straight into the building, her steps firm and powerful. Seeing her enter, the two detectives quickly got out of their car and followed closely behind.

However, when Jin Yanru reached the main entrance, she suddenly stopped. Her gaze fell on the personnel on duty at the entrance, and her heart tightened. The building, which she usually entered and exited freely, now had people on duty at the entrance, which surprised and unsettled her. She wondered what had happened, and whether her purpose had been discovered.

Jin Yanru steadied herself, took a deep breath, and continued walking forward. A confident smile appeared on her face, trying to hide her inner nervousness.

When Jin Yanru approached the officers on duty, one of them reached out to stop her from entering and asked in a calm but firm voice, "Excuse me, ma'am, are you an employee of Longteng Group?"

Jin Yanru gently shook her head and replied, "No, but I am a partner of Longteng Group." Her eyes revealed a sense of confidence and authority, as if conveying her identity and importance to the officers on duty.

Upon hearing Jin Yanru's words, the officer on duty did not let her pass. Instead, he pointed to the front desk and said, "Madam, since you are a visitor, please register at the front desk. A staff member will escort you up." His tone was cold and businesslike.

A hint of dissatisfaction welled up in Jin Yanru's heart, but she tried her best to remain calm. She knew this was not the time to cause trouble. She still wore a smile, nodded, and walked towards the front desk.

As she walked toward the front desk, she secretly plotted how to fool the receptionist and prevent anyone from following her, otherwise how would she get to the rooftop later?

The two private investigators behind him exchanged a glance, and the man who had just been on the phone with He Sai quickly dialed Zheng Fangxiu's number.

“President Su, this is Li Fang from a private detective agency. We’ve followed Jin Yanru to the Longteng Group building. If Jin Yanru wants to go inside, we need to follow her in. Could you please inform your company’s security?” The man’s tone was urgent.

Zheng Fangxiu was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, then decisively said, "Okay, I'll let security know. Remember to contact me immediately if anything happens." After saying that, Zheng Fangxiu hung up the phone and went to contact the security department.

Jin Yanru was completely unaware of all this. She walked to the front desk with a smile, looked at the receptionist, and said softly, "Hello! Beautiful lady, I am Jin Yanru from Fenghua Company. I would like to pay my respects to your General Manager, Ms. Zheng Fangxiu."

Upon hearing Jin Yanru's introduction, the receptionist's face showed a hint of disgust. She recalled how the company's security department and reception area had been reorganized because of Jin Yanru's son, Zhang Sheng, and a surge of resentment welled up within her. Therefore, she coldly replied, "Ms. Jin, do you have an appointment?"

Jin Yanru's face instantly darkened. She hadn't expected to be treated this way by a receptionist. She thought to herself, "It's like a tiger fallen into the plains being bullied by dogs. Even a receptionist dares to give me attitude."

She suppressed her smile and said seriously, "I didn't make an appointment, but as a partner company, I was allowed to pass through when I came before. Otherwise, I'll have your marketing manager, Mr. Wang Siyuan, talk to you."

The receptionist, however, was not to be outdone. She straightened her back and retorted without any politeness, "You know that was before! Our two companies have now terminated our cooperation, and because of what your son did to our boss, our company is undergoing a complete overhaul. If you want to go find Mr. Wang, then go ahead and see if he'll even bother with you."

Jin Yanru was startled by the receptionist's words. She realized that things seemed to be getting out of her control. Her hand unconsciously tightened around her bag, and a look of tension and unease appeared on her face.

But thinking of Zhang Sheng, she took a deep breath and forced herself to say again, "Then could you call President Zheng Fangxiu and ask her if Jin Yanru from Fenghua Company has something to discuss with her? Is that alright?" As she spoke, she took out a red envelope from her bag with a frustrated look on her face and quietly stuffed it into the front desk clerk's hands.

The receptionist looked at the red envelope Jin Yanru handed her, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. Normally, she might have accepted it, feeling particularly honored to have such a big shot as Jin Yanru bowing to her. But now, who would dare to defy the wind?

She glanced coldly at Jin Yanru, then ruthlessly pushed the red envelope back, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms. Jin, I can't accept your red envelope... Please make an appointment through the normal process. If you really want to get in, you can call our CEO Su directly, otherwise you won't be able to get in."

Jin Yanru gave the receptionist a deep look. She knew there was no point in lingering there, so she walked to the meeting area, took out her phone, and dialed Wang Siyuan's number.

But after several attempts, she found that the other party hung up the phone immediately, and later even blocked her. She knew that what the receptionist said was true, and that she wanted to sever ties with her. Jin Yanru smiled bitterly. The person hadn't even left yet and the tea had already gone cold. She had never suffered such a loss before.

Jin Yanru gripped her phone tightly, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed Zheng Fangxiu's number. She knew in her heart that the chances of this call were slim, but for Zhang Sheng's sake, she had to muster her courage and try.

The phone rang for a while before Zheng Fangxiu answered it unhurriedly, her tone laced with sarcasm: "President Jin, why are you calling me at a time like this instead of dealing with your company's affairs?"

Jin Yanru's anger flared instantly, but she tried her best to control herself and force her voice to remain calm: "President Su, it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester. I'd like to talk to you. Is that convenient?"

Zheng Fangxiu curled her lip in disdain and sneered, "Sorry, I don't think we have anything to talk about. After all, your son was planning to murder my young master, so I don't think our two families have anything to discuss."

Jin Yanru's face darkened again, but she did not back down. Instead, she used reverse psychology, saying, "I know my Sheng'er did make a mistake. I'm downstairs at your company right now. Let's meet. Does the famous CEO Su of Shanghai's shopping malls not even dare to meet me?"

Zheng Fangxiu was taken aback when she heard Jin Yanru's words. She had originally thought that Jin Yanru would beg for mercy in a humble manner, but she did not expect her to be so tough and even start to use reverse psychology.

Zheng Fangxiu became more wary, but at the same time felt she couldn't show weakness, so she said in a deep voice, "Mr. Jin, your provocation tactic worked well. I'll call the front desk; I want to see what Mr. Jin has to say." With that, she hung up the phone.

When Jin Yanru heard Zheng Fangxiu agree, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a subtle, eerie smile. She thought to herself with smug satisfaction, "You're still too naive. I've been in the business world for years; I'm not someone to be trifled with. Now that I'm in, you can't stop me."

Not long after, the receptionist who had been there earlier walked up to Jin Yanru with a reluctant expression and said, "Ms. Jin, Ms. Su has agreed to see you. Please come with me."

Jin Yanru stood up, straightened her clothes, and then followed the receptionist into the elevator with her head held high. Her steps were firm and confident, as if she were demonstrating her strength to the world.

When Jin Yanru saw the receptionist wanting to go upstairs with her, her eyes immediately lit up, and a sly smile appeared on her lips. She said, "Miss, you don't need to come up with me. I can go in by myself. It's not like it's my first time here." Her tone was relaxed and casual, as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world.

Chapter 266 Unyielding to Reason

The receptionist, who already disliked Jin Yanru, felt there was no need to continue leading her upstairs, so she said, "Fine, you can go up by yourself then." With that, she turned and left, her steps hurried, as if she wanted to get rid of Jin Yanru as soon as possible.

As Jin Yanru watched the receptionist leave, a smug smile crept onto her lips. She thought to herself, "Finally, I've gotten rid of this troublesome girl." Then, she pressed the button for the 33rd floor, intending to close the elevator.

Just then, a hurried shout rang out: "Wait a minute!"

Jin Yanru's heart tightened when she heard someone coming in. She quickly pressed the close button, trying to stop the elevator doors from closing. However, they were ultimately opened, and two burly men in black suits walked in.

Jin Yanru felt a wave of helplessness. Her brows furrowed slightly, and she inwardly groaned, "What bad luck! I've run into two more people. I hope it's not related to me." However, she couldn't say much at the moment, so she simply moved a little further inside, keeping a safe distance from the two burly men.

Li Fang and the other man exchanged a glance, then immediately pressed the button for the 32nd floor. The elevator doors closed and it ascended rapidly. Upon reaching the 32nd floor, the other man in black exited the elevator. Li Fang, however, remained inside, his gaze fixed on Jin Yanru, as if monitoring her every move.

Jin Yanru frowned immediately, feeling somewhat dissatisfied: "Why isn't this person leaving yet? Is he deliberately spying on me?" A sense of vigilance welled up in her heart, but this was not her company, and she didn't want to argue and attract attention, so she went to the 33rd floor with Li Fang.

Li 22 was the first to get off the elevator and headed straight for Zheng Fangxiu's office. He walked very slowly, as if deliberately stalling for time, keeping a close eye on Jin Yanru's movements.

Jin Yanru followed behind him, wondering to herself, "What is this person's purpose? Why is he keeping an eye on me?" Her heart was filled with doubt and unease.

Jin Yanru stepped out of the elevator, thought for a moment, and went straight to Zheng Fangxiu's office. After all, if she went directly to the rooftop now, she would probably be discovered very quickly, so she still had to go to Zheng Fangxiu's office.

After Jin Yanru entered Zheng Fangxiu's office, Li Fang went to an empty office on the side and kept a close eye on the movements in Zheng Fangxiu's office.

When Zheng Fangxiu saw Jin Yanru enter, she looked at Jin Yanru with disdain and asked, "I wonder what brings President Jin here that she insists on seeing me?"

Jin Yanru's eyes were cold, and a hint of mockery played on her lips. She stared directly at Zheng Fangxiu and said without any politeness, "Zheng Fangxiu, tell me, what exactly does your young master want to let Sheng'er go?"

Zheng Fangxiu looked at Jin Yanru with an expression as if she were an idiot, a disdainful smile playing on her lips, and said, "Hasn't our young master made himself clear enough? Zhang Sheng, we will definitely pursue this to the end."

Jin Yanru's expression grew increasingly fierce, her eyes flashing with determination. She gritted her teeth and said, "Are you sure you want to do this? Aren't you afraid I'll fight to the death?"

Zheng Fangxiu's face still held that disdainful expression. She crossed her arms and sneered, "Do you even believe what you're saying? Or do you think you have the ability to back it up? Show us what you've got, we'll all take it."

A sly glint flashed in Jin Yanru's eyes; she knew she had achieved her goal.

A smug smile played on her lips as she said, "Fine, you win. You just wait." With that, she turned and left, her steps firm and swift.

Zheng Fangxiu watched Jin Yanru's departing figure, her brows furrowed, a sense of unease rising within her. Jin Yanru's behavior was far too strange; she didn't seem to be there to apologize, but rather seemed to have ulterior motives. Unconsciously, Zheng Fangxiu followed Jin Yanru out of the office.

Jin Yanru left Zheng Fangxiu's office without hesitation, quickening her pace and heading straight for the fire escape. Li Fang, who had been watching Jin Yanru's actions from the opposite office, was immediately stunned.

His eyes were filled with doubt and wariness. He quickly pressed the communicator, informing his companion, Jin Yanru, to go to the fire escape and to be careful to hide himself. His companion indicated that he understood.

Li Fang quickly opened the office door and came out. His face showed tension, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry. Just then, he bumped into Zheng Fangxiu, who had followed him out.

Zheng Fangxiu looked at Li Fang with a puzzled expression and asked, "Weren't you with Jin Yanru? Why are you still here?"

Li Fang pointed towards the fire escape and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Jin Yanru went into the fire escape, I don't know what she's going to do."

Upon hearing Li Fang's words, Zheng Fangxiu's face instantly turned pale, a surge of intense fear washing over her. She suddenly realized that Jin Yanru might be planning to jump from the rooftop to cause them distress. Zheng Fangxiu's heart raced, and her legs trembled uncontrollably.

Her eyes widened in terror as she cried out, "Oh no! She's going to jump from the roof!" Without hesitation, she ran towards the fire escape.

Upon hearing Zheng Fangxiu's words, Li Fang was startled. His eyes widened in shock. He quickly pressed the communicator button and ran frantically, shouting anxiously, "Liu Ren, stop Jin Yanru! She's going to jump off the roof!"

Upon hearing Li Fang's shout, Liu Ren's expression instantly turned serious. He stopped concealing himself and sprinted upstairs like an arrow. He had chosen to run down one floor earlier to avoid being discovered by Jin Yanru, and now he was filled with regret, hoping only to reach the top floor as quickly as possible.

Hearing hurried footsteps coming from the stairwell, Jin Yanru's heart suddenly raced. Her face turned pale, and her eyes revealed despair and fear.

She frantically threw her handbag to the ground as if it were a heavy burden. Then, without hesitation, she took off her high heels and ran barefoot towards the balcony. Her steps were unsteady, and she had only one thought in her mind: she couldn't be stopped; she had to get to the top floor.

As Li Fang ran, he prayed in his heart that Liu Ren would arrive in time. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his breathing became rapid. He gripped the communicator tightly, as if it were the lifeline connecting him and Jin Yanru.

Liu Ren struggled to climb the stairwell, his eyes resolute and determined. He knew he had to stop Jin Yanru as soon as possible, or the consequences would be unimaginable. His steps quickened, as if he wanted to crush the entire staircase.

Jin Yanru saw the fire door so close by and the few people still frantically rushing up below. A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips as she thought, "I've won again." Her eyes gleamed with confidence and determination.

Jin Yanru didn't dare linger for a moment. She quickly reached out and opened the door, then nimbly slipped inside. Immediately afterward, she turned around without hesitation and slammed the door shut, as if racing against time. Her heart pounded, afraid that her plans would be disrupted.

Zheng Fangxiu and the other two arrived breathlessly, and their faces turned extremely ugly as they looked at the closed door.