What's wrong with this lawyer?!

Old Tang had not finished speaking when Tang Fangjing on this side had already begun, "Officer Lan, don't put it that way. When a report is made to the police, I am certainly willing to cooperate with the investigation, there are no problems whatsoever."

Before, he had pondered for a long time and had not understood where the problem originated, but now, seeing the situation at hand, Old Tang became very curious—who had made the police report?

At the mediators' room in the court at the time, neither the judges nor the mediation personnel would have made a police report—they weren't foolish. So it had to be either San He or Fengyu Company.

However, the police wouldn't disclose the informant's identity at this point, and Old Tang wouldn't ask either.

Originally, this was not a summons; it was just to inquire about the situation. But at Old Tang's strong insistence, Officer Lan brought the team to the investigation area's interrogation center.

Mainly, Tang Fangjing wanted to experience the 'regret chair.' He had only sat in one during an open day at the police station in his previous life and felt no pressure then; now, he just wanted to feel it.

Officer Lan was helpless; what could he say? Normally when people came in and saw the 'regret chair,' their legs went weak. But here was this man, actively volunteering to sit in it.

"Lawyer Tang, as an expert in criminal matters, you are familiar with the procedure; I'll spare you the details. Start by telling me about the specifics of what happened at that time," said Officer Lan.

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Old Tang settled into the 'regret chair' to get a real sense of it. Don't be mistaken, anyone who hasn't experienced it would find such interrogation unbearable; the psychological pressure is immense.

"Officer Lan, the situation was like this: at that time, I received a call from Judge Wang of the civil affairs division of the big garden district court to mediate. The case itself was quite complex, and the final steps had not yet been reached."

"But as you know, courts are now engaging in source governance, aiming to avoid lawsuits if possible, which is why I had to propose conditions..."

Old Tang outlined the case, emphasizing the difficulty of rights protection. For a matter worth just a few thousand yuan, a leading lawyer like himself would have to spend at least three months and engage in no less than ten arbitration and litigation processes before a result could be reached.

Therefore, he billed them according to his normal fees.

"In my briefcase, you can see the previous contracts. The dates of signing, the dates of stamping—everything is clear. Indeed, the amount of this case is just as I've stated, I haven't made it up," he explained.

Listening, Officer Lan became uncomfortable and suddenly slammed his hand on the table, "Those bastards, delivery workers make so little, and they still have the nerve to deduct from their pay!"

As a seasoned officer, Lan knew about the plentiful issues these days, but police could not deal with civil disputes.

In fact, even if Li Fugui made a police report, the public security organs could only mediate; if the other party didn't comply, they could only suggest taking legal action.

What surprised Officer Lan was that he had no idea these companies operated in such a manner; it was truly unexpected.

He didn't doubt Tang Fangjing's words because every arbitration and lawsuit record, along with the files prepared, were clear in the opponent's briefcase. That stack of files was so big even Officer Lan found them heavy to hold.

How Lawyer Tang managed to carry them was a mystery...

"So, Officer Lan, that's the situation. The judge told me to name my terms to facilitate mediation, which I understood. The other side was only willing to return the withheld money—how is that fair?"

"I've gone to great lengths, and a resolution is finally in sight. They talk about mediation and sincerity now, but where was that earlier? It's only reasonable that they bear the cost of rights advocacy," Old Tang continued.

The issue could be the likelihood of it being seen as a form of disguised speculative representation, making the contract invalid, but the decision of invalidity wasn't for them to make.

Officer Lan thought for a moment and asked, "Lawyer Tang, did you at any point threaten to post the case online if the other side didn't agree?"

Tang Fangjing laughed upon hearing this, "Officer Lan, I am an expert in the criminal field, after all; how could I make such a statement?"

"Besides, if I really wanted to use public opinion to settle the issue, why bother going through the legal process in the first place? I don't need public opinion to get the money back!" he said.

Again, Tang was a lawyer first and foremost, and only secondarily an internet celebrity. If he resorted to public opinion to resolve any issue he encountered, he would not have achieved such popularity.

"You should check the courthouse surveillance and see if the judge has made any records," Old Tang suggested, turning towards Officer Lan behind the desk.

Officer Lan couldn't help but smile; Lawyer Tang really knew their procedures inside out. This understanding didn't just come from being a criminal field expert.

This person had definitely taken part in the specific criminal investigation processes of the public security organs. You see, criminal law and the public security organs' investigations are completely different matters.

Officer Lan soon received a call, stepped out to talk for a few moments, and then came back saying, "All right, Lawyer Tang, you are clear to go."

Standing up, Old Tang hadn't been handcuffed in the 'regret chair'; he walked straight to the door and said, "Officer Lan, I have a suggestion for you."

"The cushioning on this chair is a bit too comfortable. I recommend removing some of it. Don't worry, self-harm won't be easy. I have experience," he advised.

Uh... what? Officer Lan was stunned. You have experience? What kind of experience is that?