When I reached the reception room, the visitor turned out to be not Sheng Shaochen but the prominent attorney An Zhe!
"An Zhe? What brings you here?" Ye Shu’s face lit up with surprise as she looked at Lawyer An, dressed sharply in a suit.
In court, An Zhe was usually eloquent and commanding, but today, with his newly trimmed hair, he looked exceptionally clean, sharp, and handsome.
"Lady Ye Shu, it seems you’re in good spirits," An Zhe said, a rare smile gracing his face.
"I’m doing alright," Ye Shu sat down opposite him and asked, "Did he send you?"
"Ah Chen didn’t specifically instruct me. I just happened to be passing by and thought of you, since your trial is in a couple of days. So I brought along a few books that might help."
"Oh, that’s great. Thank you so much," Ye Shu reached out to take the books, saying, "I was just thinking last night about getting some books for reference."
Seeing Ye Shu’s earnest expression, An Zhe hesitated before speaking, "Actually, Lady Ye Shu, you can just have me as your defense attorney. Why go through self-defense? Is it because—"
"No, no. Don’t get the wrong idea, An Zhe. Ah Chen and I have never doubted your capabilities. I just feel that, in this matter, I want to prove my own innocence, rather than having people think I used the best lawyer to oppress Ye Xinyu. That’s all."
"Hmm," An Zhe nodded, "Alright then, if Lady Ye Shu insists on being her own defense, I won’t interfere. But if you ever change your mind, I am at your disposal."
Seeing the sincerity on An Zhe’s face, Ye Shu couldn’t help but feel grateful, "Thank you, Lawyer An. I know you’re busy, so I won’t take up much more of your time. You can go on with your work."
"I’m not busy," An Zhe insisted, then took out his phone from his pocket and unlocked a video, "This is from Ou Linlin for you to watch, and Sun Nanjue has also returned to Han City."
"Oh, let me see!" Ye Shu took the phone and pressed play.
In the video, Ou Linlin, dressed in costume, showered the camera with kisses. "Ye Shuye, you pig, you worried me to death. I just grabbed Sun Nan and gave him a beating for not taking better care of you in Jin City and letting you be framed. But don’t worry, when you go to court, we will definitely come back to support you. If that bitch Ye Xinyu dares to do anything to you, I’ll wipe her out even if it costs me my life! Don’t worry, be good. I sent the video to An Zhe to bring it to you, mmmwah!"
It’s often said that in times of crisis, those who are willing to stand by your side truly show how much you mean to them.
Ye Shu felt fortunate to have such genuine friends, making her life worthwhile.
Handing back the phone to An Zhe, she smiled and bowed slightly, "Thank you again, An Zhe, goodbye."
"Lady Ye Shu..." An Zhe stretched out his hand but hesitated, finally managing to say just two words, "Take care."
Ye Shu confidently shook his hand, saying, "Don’t worry, with such a strong support system as you all, what do I have to fear?"
Due to her injured hand and because she wasn’t technically a prisoner, Ye Shu easily received a leave note and spent the next two days in the dormitory reading the books An Zhe had brought her.
Being a top student in her school days, she dived into the material, and the two days passed in a flash!
The battle was inevitable.