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"A month from now, if you still want to assert your rights, then don't come looking for me, got it? And the money I've received will not be refunded to you."

The situation was indeed very special; this was not like the unfinished building case. Old Tang didn't insist that the other party be a fighter like himself, but if they truly gave up on asserting their rights, then the previous agreement would also be void.

As previously agreed, if they pursued the rights assertion to the end, Old Tang would give back a portion of the fee at a discount. But if they quit halfway, not a penny more would be given.

It was the opposite of other lawyers. Initially, Zhou Zhixing was quite confused when he heard this suggestion, but now he understood.
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The reason he still hadn't filed for state compensation was simple: his wife, colleagues, and his superiors were all advising him to let it go.

Leaving the hotel room, Zhou Zhixing's mind once again revisited the conversation from yesterday.

"Zhixing, the sub-bureau is not planning to hold you responsible anymore. The matter has already concluded, and there's no need to stir things up, you know? If you keep going, what will you do if trouble arises later?" the school leader said earnestly.

"But, but they just arrested me on a whim, and I was detained for ten days without any reason. Now everyone knows I've been detained, and I can't swallow this insult," said Zhou Zhixing.

"Moreover, that Lawyer Tang Fangjing has already arranged everything for me..."

Upon hearing this, the leader said, "You'll have to swallow it even if you can't bear to. Tang Fangjing, Tang Fangjing, that Tang fellow has late-stage cancer. Who knows when he'll be gone; he's not afraid of these things. But you're different!

"You have a family to support. Why do you have to insist on clashing with them? And that Owners' Committee, why bother at all? Just go back, there's nothing you need to do, and life can continue as normal. The school won't punish you."

"Besides, how much money can you even get from state compensation?"

Zhou Zhixing fell silent. He didn't agree, but he didn't deny either, still saying he needed to think it over more.

Asserting rights, especially for someone like him, was not just a matter of talking—it involved pressure from all sides.

Now that he was free from trouble, Zhou Zhixing didn't want to go home because, after returning, his wife would also persuade him to drop the matter.

But he really didn't want to give up. He had lived an honest life, never done anything wrong, and was detained for ten days over a few words. Without the state compensation, he couldn't prove the case was a miscarriage of justice.

Not to mention, he had sent a private message and Lawyer Tang had come all the way from Jingzhou City to help him assert his rights, and then there was the money. He was not a particularly wealthy man, and such expenses for asserting rights were also significant for him.

Sigh, what should he do?

Old Tang bought a high-speed rail ticket and headed back to Jingzhou. It was really boring to stay there, and the Jingzhou Lawyers Association had a meeting scheduled, which he had to attend.

Tengda Law Firm, now it was evening, and Old Wang stood up ready to go home.

Throughout the office, lawyers greeted him with a nod, and "Director Wang" sounded very comforting to Old Wang's ears.

Ah, the days without Old Tang were truly enjoyable. There was money coming in and no need to hear "Director Tang,"; those were the kind of days to be cherished...

Lost in these thoughts, a voice suddenly rang out at the door: "Eh, Director Tang, you're back?"

"Yes, I'm back for some business. The Association is having a meeting the day after tomorrow."

That familiar voice gave Old Wang a start, but before he could say anything, the lawyer who had just greeted him went to the door to greet the newcomer.

"Director Tang, you're back. It must have been a tiring trip, have you eaten?"

"Director Tang, I have a case here, and I'm not sure how to proceed; can you take a look at it tomorrow...?"

"Director Tang" was on everyone's lips, and Old Wang felt stifled inside.

Soon Tang Fangjing's figure appeared. He smiled and greeted the other lawyers as he approached Old Wang and said jokingly, "Hey, Old Wang...the 'Director' also here, huh."

"Ah, yeah yeah yeah, I have something at home, I was planning on going back. Qingqing seems to have finished work. If you need anything, just call her. I'll be leaving first..."

Old Wang was about to make a quick exit, but Old Tang grabbed him.

"Director, don't rush. I have something to talk to you about."

He pulled Old Wang into the office, and Old Tang began, "It's like this, the Jingzhou Lawyers Association and related departments are going to organize a 'law popularization' activity in the countryside this year, and I'm planning to participate."

"As you know, there are many disputes among the villagers, but it's highly probable that villagers will not spend money on lawsuits. So I wanted to give you a heads-up so you can prepare mentally."

Normally, such activities are used by other lawyers to boost their reputation, but Old Tang was different. If he decided to participate, he surely wanted to do something substantial for the common people.

Not many people knew that they could contact him privately for help. Going out and about, who knows how many cases might pop up.

However, he had to report this to Old Wang. If the villagers didn't have the money for legal battles and he insisted on helping them, then the law firm would have to "cooperate."

Upon hearing this, Old Wang became anxious: "Wait a minute, Old Tang, you're a partner of the law firm now. If the firm has to cover these costs, that might affect our dividends, do you understand?"

Going down there, who knows how many cases there would be? It wasn't just one or two cases that Old Tang used to take on.

The key issue is that the more grassroots it gets, the rougher some people's behaviors become. When he aids villagers in asserting their rights, who knows what might happen.

Some of the current village chiefs and branch secretaries, they're not good people...

"So, that's why I'm giving you, the great 'Director' of the firm, a heads-up."

Old Tang said cheerfully, suddenly changing the subject: "Director, I also know it's not good for them to call me 'Director Tang', especially since I'm often not at the firm, or I'm just sleeping when I am..."