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Episode 4

I haven't finished yet.

Throughout my marriage, I've always had affairs.

Let me make myself clear.

I've always been having affairs.

Plaintiff.

Do you agree to the validity of all the evidence and voice recordings

that the defense has presented?

- I do. - That's impossible, Hai Dong!

Impossible.

Why would you do that to me?

What should I do, Luo Li? Hai Dong would never do that to me.

In this case, losing is winning

while winning is also losing.

If I had not been so cruel to Jiao Yan Yan

how was she supposed to start a new life?

Have we gotten the letter from Hui Quan yet?

I already asked but they said they have to wait for their boss to decide.

So when will their boss decide?

- I can't wait forever. - I also said that to them.

But they said perhaps we can work on other cases first.

Maybe they don't want us to represent them anymore?

What about Yin Tai?

I heard they've been talking to a few other law firms.

I've got a few friends at Wen Hui Law Firm.

I think they want to use Wu Wen Hui.

- What about Cao Qian Kuen? - He said he'll talk to you himself.

Master Chi.

Put it this way.

Apart from the contract with Dong Da Hai

all our old clients have withdrawn.

I've prepared some new client information.

Please have a look.

How long have you been working here?

Don't you know our standards for finding clients?

Look at this office.

Look how many employees we have.

Look at the suit you're wearing.

With these clients, we'll go broke in no time.

If you insist on using your standards

then I don't think I can find any new clients.

Qian Kuen, come on in.

- What's this? - A bit of money for you.

For me?

It's just a divorce. Why are you lending me money?

Also, it's almost the end of the year.

Let's talk about your company's plans for next year.

That's also why I came here today.

Well, my company's recently made a decision.

We might not be working with your law firm next year.

- Did we perform that poorly this year? - No, you did a great job.

I'm only a small legal consultant in my company

so I can't interfere with their decisions.

I already told them how good you are

but all they care about is whether you win or lose a case.

Is it such a big deal that I lost my own divorce case?

I won't make it hard for you.

Let's have lunch together, my treat.

Why would you still be in the mood for lunch?

I'm going.

- Want it? - No.

You sure?

- I'm going. - Bye.

So, where did you find these clients?

I posted an ad online and got a lot of responses.

Look.

Got a case? Don't worry.

Let our professional legal team take care of it for you.

What a pitiful ad.

Keep looking.

I mean look for some better ones.

Look for one that you like.

Thank you, Master Chi.

It's the Runaway Bride in Hollywood.

What about you?

You were the runaway bridesmaid.

It was my once-in-a-lifetime wedding.

How could you mess it up for me?

All right, it's my fault. I should be killed for it.

Please accept these flowers, your highness.

I'll let you mess up my wedding, okay?

When will that day come?

Is it going to happen in your next life?

Don't you jinx me.

Since I came with you to your checkup early this morning.

Shouldn't you forgive me?

Look, everyone comes with their husbands.

Where the hell has Cao Qian Kuen gone?

No, I asked him not to come.

I told him it's okay for you to come with me.

I knew it! I'm just a maid to you.

Why would I ask my man to come with me to an ordinary checkup?

We can't treat our husbands like slaves.

You're certainly a loving and considerate wife.

Master... Wu? Are you still carrying on with him?

He's the one who keeps messaging me.

I thought someone told me she was going to block him.

Don't be so childish.

Let me hear it.

You're violating my privacy.

Why can't you listen to me and find another man?

Like who?

Your husband?

Why don't I steal your husband and ruin your marriage?

- You're not his cup of tea. - No, he's not mine.

You've got weird taste.

I bet you have a preference for older men.

Please mind your words, Tang Mei Yu.

- Please be careful. - Okay.

Excuse me.

- Please take that machine downstairs. - Okay.

Be careful with it.

Boss, are you sure you don't want to take the rest of these things?

But, a lot of them are your personal belongings.

They're not joint assets.

No, I don't even want to look at them.

- What about your car? - I gave it to her.

How generous of you.

Xiao Gang, how old are you now?

- I asked how old you are now. - Why? You want to adopt me?

Don't get married until you've seriously thought it through.

I won't necessarily follow in your footsteps, right?

You can go now. Leave the rest with me.

But you don't have a car now.

Let me help you wrap this up.

Then I can report to you about work while we have dinner.

Okay, have some water.

Let's go.

I really don't feel like going out.

I already spent the whole morning at the hospital with you.

Then my client complained to me for the whole afternoon.

I just lay down on my sofa, so I don't want to move at all.

Li Li.

Listen, you have to be very dedicated when it comes to finding a man.

You won't know unless you give it a try.

Just go. I already confirmed it with him.

Is he really that good?

Can't we do it another day?

No, you have to go.

You're always busy.

Do it for me. Consider it working overtime.

Then you'll have to pay me an overtime fee.

You should reward me instead.

Just go. He's a great guy.

You've seen him before. You better go or you'll regret it.

Master Chi.

You shouldn't underestimate the ad that I've posted online.

You won't believe the number of email replies that I've received.

I feel like a king reading reports from around the country.

Here, have a look.

Your Majesty.

Should I get you some maids to serve you?

That's a bit excessive.

I've picked out a few potential clients.

But, of course, you have the final say.

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None of the cases you've chosen is over 200,000 yuan.

If I start taking on cases like these

how am I supposed to survive in the industry?

But these are cases that affect the average person.

Considering the weak market now, and your recent divorce case...

We don't have a lot of options.

Think about it.

Miss Luo.

- You must be Mr. Lu Cheng. - Hello.

- Hello. - Please have a seat.

What would you like to drink?

I ordered you two drinks, lemon water and ginger tea.

Two drinks? Isn't that too much?

It's very cold outside so the ginger tea will warm you up.

Lemon water is rich in vitamins so it's good for your skin.

Mr. Lu, you're certainly very thoughtful.

Here's the full list.

Take a good look at it, okay?

As you can see, I've been trying very hard.

I've posted ads on many websites.

But I can't believe how closely tied your personal life is to your business.

Why don't you use my name to accept these cases and then you can work on them?

- So I'm your assistant? - No, that's not what I mean.

Use your brain.

There's a huge difference in the fees that you and I charge.

I never expected to go on a blind date with a celebrity.

No, I'm not.

Miss Luo.

Actually, before you arrived, I already knew a little about your situation.

I also heard that you've become quite renown in your industry.

You won a case a few days ago, right?

I think it was a very famous male lawyer that you defeated.

What about this one?

This one's not bad.

I've eliminated this one already.

It doesn't meet your standard for choice of clients. He doesn't have money.

I can't believe how stupid you are.

He doesn't have money.

But his wife does.

We can sign a contract with him and get a share of his wife's assets.

If he doesn't listen to us and if his wife finds a good lawyer

he probably won't get anything, right?

At least this case is a little more challenging.

I've always been known for the huge fees that I charge.

How can I accept a case that's only worth two hundred thousand?

I heard that after the male lawyer lost that divorce case

he couldn't stop crying in court.

I heard he kept crying a like a girl.

Who told you that?

Tang Mei Yu. She's such a busybody.

Do you actually know me?

Do you know me?

I'm a radio host, Lu Cheng.

Attorney Chi, what a coincidence.

What are you doing here?

Isn't it obvious enough? A blind date.

But why did you joke about me on your date?

You're being too sensitive.

Were you talking about me just then?

It's a misunderstanding.

Did you hear us mention Chi Hai Dong at all?

You're mistaken.

It's him.

That's him?

Hey, buddy.

I'll take care of your check.

Thank you.

Stay out of it.

- Master Chi, don't you know him? - Who is he?

He's a famous radio host.

I think his name is Lu Cheng.

Let's get back to work.

I'll take this case.

From now on

I must start all over again.

Really?

That's the boss that I've always admired.

I understand your situation.

You mentioned a prenuptial agreement.

I think it'll benefit both parties.

So I'd agree to it.

So would you like to hear about my situation?

Of course.

I've got two properties and two cars in Beijing.

One's an apartment, the other's a mansion.

One's a jeep, and the other's a sedan.

- Do you like dogs? - I do.

- What about Labradors? - I love them.

- They're such tame dogs. - That's great.

Girls that love animals are especially kind and loving.

My parents live in New Zealand with my older sister.

They're enjoying the social benefits there

so I don't have to worry about them at all.

If you want, you can ask your parents come to Beijing.

I can look after them.

However...

I only have one request.

Go on.

The only thing I need to do now

is to get divorced first.

Did I hear right?

- Did you say you need to... - Get divorced.

I've been married for three years.

We obviously don't get along well

but she actually cheated on me.

Ever since we got married, I've earned every dollar for our family.

She doesn't want to get divorced.

So, I must win this case.

I know this is your specialty

and you are great at it.

If we win this case...

I'm sure that the two of us...

will definitely have a perfect future.

I'm Chi Hai Dong. I'm happy to take your case, if she rejects you.

Not only can I fulfill your request

but I can also win back my reputation.

Don't forget you promised to pay for my table. Don't forget to pay.

He's very straightforward.

He's right. He'd be a more suitable lawyer for you.

Can I borrow your phone?

I've deleted my number from your phone. I don't think we should keep in touch.

Miss Luo, I...

These lawyers...

are even more realistic than celebrities.

[Cover Story: Luo Li]

I just want to tell you something.

I've read the magazine.

Not only am I happy for you

but I also feel quite emotional.

Very emotional.

One moment, please.

Please come in.

Master Wu, Miss Xia is here.

Miss Xia, I can recommend a lawyer for you.

Attorney Wu.

Why aren't you taking my case?

Let me tell you, I've got lots of money.

No matter how much it costs

I just want to win.

Miss Xia, you're mistaken.

Firstly, I have a lot of cases on my plate at the moment.

Secondly, the lawyer that I'm going to recommend to you

is even stronger than I am in handling divorce cases.

Look.

This is an editorial on her.

She's renowned for handling such cases.

Excellent.

Okay.

Thank you so much, Attorney Wu.

Then can you give her a call and let her know about me first?

Of course, I can call her for you.

But, knowing Attorney Luo's character...

she's quite an arrogant person.

Talented people tend to be a bit arrogant.

If I call her myself

and if she asks me why I'm not taking it

then it's as if I'm passing her a case that I don't want to handle.

So I think it's better if you get in touch with her

and say you've heard a lot about her.

- She'll be very happy. - I get it! I get it!

I'm going. Thank you, Attorney Wu.

Excuse me, Miss Xia.

Is there anything else?

Can you give me back the magazine?

I'm sorry...

Thank you.

After he had the affair, he never came home again.

He even had a child with that woman.

Then, he forced me to get divorced.

I only agreed to it because I didn't know what to do.

We've already drafted out and signed our divorce settlement.

But we still haven't had it witnessed in court yet.

Miss Xia.

In your divorce settlement

he's given you the house and car while he's kept his company.

What's the financial status of his company?

It's going into bankruptcy.

I think it's also in debt.

I'd like to ask you a question.

For the past few years, you never thought about going to court.

So, why do you suddenly want to go to court?

You see, he's in great debt right now.

I'm worried that someone might come after me one day.

Why should I pay for his debts, right?

So that's why.

I see you signed this settlement ten years ago.

So for the past ten years

didn't you ever want to have this settlement officially registered?

At that time, I thought the divorce would become effective

if we wrote out and signed a divorce settlement.

Excuse my questions.

I just want you to tell me the whole truth.

Yes, certainly.

Attorney Luo.

Do you think I'll win?

If what you said is true then I'm sure the court will support your request.

That's great! That's great!

I've known my wife ever since we were teenagers.

We started with nothing and built up our business together.

After she had children, she stayed home to look after them

while I kept working on our business.

I had to travel around the country a lot

so I didn't spend much time at home.

She gets upset and we'd fight all the time.

But I always gave all my earnings to our family

and she started a small business with our kids.

After their business grew, they even bought a mansion.

As for my own business

it had some problems and I needed some money to help my cash flow.

When I tried to borrow money from her

she said she wanted to get divorced.

I don't even know how much money my family has right now.

Look, she's strong-arming me again.

She said she's found a lawyer and wants to talk to me

or else she'll see me in court.

Then talk to her. Where is she?

- Talk to her? - Yeah.

- Xia Fang Cao... - Excuse me, who are you?

- I want to see Xia Fang Cao. - You can't come in.

Come out, Xia Fang Cao...

What do you want?

I thought you were very rich.

Why is your lawyer's office so run-down?

It's such a crowded dump.

We should have met at Attorney Chi's office.

Attorney Luo?

You work here?

I thought you charge a fortune for your cases.

I don't think this case costs that much.

Why would you be interested in such a petty divorce case?

I got sick of big cases so I thought I'd try smaller ones.

- Where should we talk? - This way, please.

Let's go.

Zheng Tian Ya, you're so cruel.

Are you a man or not?

Aren't you embarrassed at all?

Why should I share my assets with you, when I earned them all myself?

- Of course you should. - Why?

If I had not married you, you'd still be farming in the fields today.

- That's my money. - What are you talking about?

Mr. Zheng, Miss Xia, we didn't come here to fight.

We're here to talk.

If we can settle this today, then we won't have to go to court.

We don't really want to go to court, do we?

Bring it on! Why else would I get myself a lawyer?

Fine, then I'll see you in court.

Yeah, I'll see you in court!

Calm down.

Since you both have lawyers

you'll just waste your money if you yell at each other like this.

Attorney Luo, according to our country's marriage law

the couple's joint assets should be shared between both parties

and likewise for debts.

That's certainly what the marriage law says.

But they already signed their divorce settlement ten years ago.

But they never had it witnessed in court.

Then you better ask Mr. Zheng.

He went missing right after signing the settlement ten years ago.

His wife couldn't get in touch with him again.

Mr. Zheng, can I ask you something?

Where did you go after you signed the settlement ten years ago?

Also, what have you been doing for the past ten years?

What I've been...

He's been working very hard for the past ten years.

When he desperately needed money for saving his business

his legal wife bought a mansion with his money and left him in bankruptcy.

Attorney Chi, let me remind you.

Mr. Zheng's business's failure has nothing to do with my client.

How could she have nothing to do with it when they're legally married?

What do you know?

You know nothing.

Be careful with what you say.

He's the one who had an affair.

Zheng Tian Ya, we've always gotten along well with each other.

Ever since you had an affair, you totally failed.

You want to know why?

- It's your punishment. - Watch your mouth.

What punishment?

Attorney Luo, what have we come to talk about today?

- Divorce. - And your terms?

My client wants to proceed with the divorce unconditionally.

Let's go.

- Come on. - Go?

- But... - Let's go.

Zheng Tian Ya, I won't let you off the hook that easily.

What are you doing here?

I rented this apartment.

You just moved in?

Two days ago.

- You live here? - For more than a year.

Hey, new neighbor.

Let me give you some friendly advice.

Don't stand at your window and snoop around with your telescope.

It won't happen again.

Are you sure you didn't know I live here?

If I had known, then I probably wouldn't have moved here.

- What a relief. - Goodbye.

Goodnight.

Hello, Miss Xia.

Hello, Mr. Zheng.

You mean now?

Now?

- Let's meet in my office. - Sure, I'll go to the office now.

Okay, bye.

Wait up.

Attorney Chi, are you going to work so late at night?

Poor thing.

You're also quite busy yourself.

Mr. Zheng, let me remind you.

If you want to win this case

you must tell me everything.

Can you do that?

Firstly, why did she say you had an affair?

Secondly, since you already signed your divorce settlement ten years ago

why didn't you submit it to the court?

She was absolutely crazy.

As soon as I mentioned our divorce she'd threaten to kill herself.

She even took some sleeping pills once. Lucky, we got her to the hospital in time.

- When did that happen? - During our divorce.

- Where's the medical record? - It's been so long.

I don't know where it is now.

- Is it important? - Of course it is.

It is?

Attorney Chi.

Do you think we'll win this case?

What do you consider winning?

Getting a share of her money is winning.

Listen.

According to our country's marriage law

the party at fault will get a lesser share, or even get nothing.

Party at fault?

- Meaning the person who's wrong? - Yeah.

Of course it's her. She's at fault.

Then why did she say you had an affair?

You only answered one of my questions.

Let me remind you.

If you were living with another woman during the course of your marriage

and if someone has evidence to prove it

then you won't just be considered the party at fault.

Bigamy is a criminal offense.

I... I know...

That won't happen for sure.

You do know, right?

Attorney Luo.

I never thought...

How could he do such a shameful thing?

He's been talking to my daughter behind my back.

I got so mad after I found out about it.

My daughter's studying in the UK

and she left two days ago.

I wanted to wait until my daughter was gone

before I went ahead with our divorce

because I didn't want her to see such an ugly side of her father.

But I just got a call from my daughter.

She asked me right away

why I have to divorce her father.

When I heard that, I got so mad.

He told her

that now that he has no money

and has failed in his business

that that's why I'm divorcing him

and kicking him out.

But she doesn't know the real story.

When he abandoned the two of us before

she was still so little.

Miss Xia, don't get mad. Calm down first.

You mean you don't want to get divorced now?

Of course not.

I'm getting divorced for sure.

- You sure? - I'm positive.

But, Attorney Luo

think about it.

She's my only daughter.

She doesn't understand anything.

But she said to me

that if I divorce him, she'll give up her studies and fly back tomorrow.

She said she'll try and convince me to stay with him.

What should I do?

Attorney Luo, for the past few years

I've always given my daughter a good impression of him

and told her how well her father treats us.

But in the end

he's now the good guy and I'm the baddie.

Our divorce is all my fault.

Don't panic.

Since you've made up your mind

I'll definitely help you fulfill your request.

How about this?

Try to comfort your daughter

and we'll try to settle it before she comes back.

I'm sure she'll understand your decision when she's a little more mature.

Okay.

I'll listen to your advice.

As for the party at fault

Xia Fang Cao's definitely at fault.

I think she probably already has another man.

They're probably ganging up together and trying to kick me out.

Think about it.

If she didn't have a man to support her how could her business grow so fast?

- Do you have evidence? - Evidence?

I can't exactly put a camera in their home, can I?

Your home.

I said it's your home.

Yeah.

My home.

We're still not officially divorced yet, right?

Waiter, check, please.

Excuse me, a gentleman's already paid your check.

- Who? - The gentleman over there.

- How much? - 89 yuan.

Thank you.

[Mobile Banking]

[89 yuan deposited into your account on October 21.]

You didn't have to do that. It's just a dinner.

I'm not used to it.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Have you got a favor to ask?

What's wrong with giving you a free dinner?

We're neighbors now, right?

Can I meet with Xia Fang Cao some time?

You're the most humorous person I've ever met.

Why would I let you see my client?

We're divorce lawyers

but we can't let our clients be so hostile to one another.

They've been married for quite some time, after all.

They also have a child.

So, why would we want to see them hurt each other?

Just get straight to the point.

Tell Xia Fang Cao not to stand too firm when it comes to money.

You should say that to Zheng Tian Ya instead.

But he doesn't have any money.

Xia Fang Cao's got all his money.

If he did have money, I'd definitely tell him to give a share of it to Xia Fang Cao.

Money isn't that important, right?

I'm afraid I can't agree to your request.

- Miss Luo... - Excuse me, I need to take this.

Hello, Mom.

Where are you?

Why is it so noisy at your end?

You're not home yet?

- I'm still working. - But it's already very late.

Have you had dinner?

If you keep on like this, you'll eventually do harm to your own health.

I know...

- Wait, let me talk to my mom... - Who are you talking to?

I'm in a meeting.

Work might be important.

But finding a husband is just as important.

That's why people regard a wedding day as the 'big day'

and would never call a work day, the 'big day?'

Good shot, incredible!

I know...

Is Dad watching soccer?

- Hello? - Your dad?

His life is all about eating, sleeping, and soccer now.

Li Li, I really want to go somewhere with him.

Why don't we go and visit you in Beijing?

But I'm especially busy this month.

Nightclub? I'm not going.

- I don't have money. - Busy with what, Li Li?

Mom, I'll tell you the truth. I'm actually on a date right now.

Stop lying.

With who?

I'll show you a picture of him.

I don't need you to pay, I'm not in the mood for it.

Okay.

You took a picture of me?

I took a picture of the food.

Show me.

No, I'm entitled to my privacy.

It's my food.

You want to meet Xia Fang Cao, right?

I can arrange it for you.

- Tomorrow? - But I must be present.

Okay.

Don't stay too late at the nightclub.

It'll be early tomorrow morning.

Okay.

Make sure you touch up that picture of me.