frightfiction Chapter 1391 What Do You Want to Do If You Don't Be a Lawyer?
Chapter 1391 What Do You Want to Do If You Don't Be a Lawyer?
Meng Qi, on the other hand, was well-traveled and knowledgeable. He had studied in England for many years and had seen top tycoons keep wild beasts as pets. He got out of the car, pulled Huo Jiali along, and followed Xiao Dao into the villa.
He thought they were going to the living room, but Xiao Dao led them to the dining room. The maids were setting the table, and Meng Qi and Huo Jiali were a little at a loss.
Just then, a young man pushed two strollers and slowly walked in. He waved to Meng Qi and Huo Jiali.
"You must be tired after a busy morning. Sit down and have some food."
Meng Qi was an unruly person who didn't like to be managed, but in front of this young man, he couldn't even breathe properly and obediently took off his robe and sat down.
A maid came over carrying a small silver basin. When she got closer, Meng Qi realized that it was made of pure silver. He pointed to the small knife and realized that it was for washing hands.
Huo Jiali blushed as she washed her hands, took the towel handed to her by the maid, and dried them clean.
After washing his hands, Meng Qi glanced at the dishes on the table. He was from Chaoshan, and the first thing he saw was the braised goose. It smelled just like the old taste of his hometown, and he almost drooled.
Da Bao took the bottle from Uncle Qing. Now, the two daughters and one son have different needs; the bottles for the daughters are larger, and the bottles for the son are smaller.
Da Bao handed two bottles to his daughter. The second and third children took the bottles and started drinking. Only Gou Dan needed Da Bao to feed him. While feeding him, Da Bao turned to Meng Qi and said something.
"Why don't you want to be a judge or a lawyer anymore? What do you want to do then?"
Meng Qi shook his head. He felt that he had no secrets from this young man, but he really hadn't figured out what he could do if he didn't become a lawyer.
Da Bao handed the milk bottle to Uncle Qing, touched his son's smooth little face, and thought, "This little rascal, you can tell what he'll be like at three. With this kind of personality, he'll be bullied to death by his three older sisters in the future."
He took the towel Xiao Dao handed him to wipe his hands, sat down opposite Meng Qi and Huo Jiali, and said calmly.
"Still don't trust me, huh? Haven't you guessed who I am?"
Meng Qi and the other man shook their heads simultaneously. Their social class was far below that of Da Bao, so they naturally didn't know that a Chinese person could become the head of the Security Bureau.
“My surname is Qin, and my English name is Charlotte. But you don’t need to call me that. We are all Chinese and we’re not used to calling foreigners by their names. I am the current Commissioner of Security of Hong Kong.”
"what?"
Meng Qi jumped up and looked Da Bao up and down, unable to believe that this young man with a small mustache was actually the top cop of the Hong Kong Security Bureau.
Da Bao gestured for him to calm down and sit down. He then moved the braised goose in front of Meng Qi and Huo Jiali, indicating that they should start eating.
“I sent someone to invite you to defend Fang Ting. I’ve been present at the court hearings these past few days. Otherwise, why do you think those doctors from London would show up at the most crucial moment?”
However, Ding Hai must die no matter what; he must pay the price for his madness.
Da Bao smiled and pointed to the knife he was using to serve soup to Huo Jiali.
“My son brought twelve knives today, intending to kill Ting Hai in front of everyone if he manages to escape legal punishment.”
Upon hearing that the handsome young man was Xiao Dao, Huo Jiali immediately recalled what the little girl had said and couldn't help but blush. She took the soup Xiao Dao handed her and slowly drank it. It tasted better and better as she drank it, and she finished a bowl in no time. Xiao Dao quickly ladled another bowl for her.
What shocked Meng Qi was that, as the highest-ranking defense officer in Hong Kong, with the courts and police under his jurisdiction, he should be the one to uphold the law the most. Yet, he brazenly declared that if the law did not handle the matter, he would resort to vigilante justice to deal with Ding Xie. This was exactly what Meng Qi wanted to hear.
Just then, the two little girls changed their clothes and ran out. They skillfully jumped onto Da Bao's legs, one on each side, and Da Bao quickly served the two little ladies their meal.
Niu Niu took a bite of the braised goose and said to Huo Jiali with a smile.
"Sister, you're so kind. You protected me and Nuannuan so well on our first meeting. I've decided to let you marry my Little Knife Brother. How much dowry is your family asking for? Is 50 million enough? 100 million is fine too."
Meng Qi and Huo Jiali stared wide-eyed at the doll in front of them, wondering how such a small child could utter such a huge number.
Da Bao smiled and picked up a document, saying...
"Huo Jiali, twenty-three years old, comes from a poor family. Besides your parents, you have two younger brothers and three younger sisters. Your parents are truly great; they work tirelessly from dawn till dusk to support you and your siblings through school. It hasn't been easy for them."
You graduated from the law department of Hong Kong University—oh, you dropped out early because you were upset about bullying among your classmates, intervened to stop it, and injured the wealthy classmate.
Then he was expelled from school early. The president of Xiangjiang University was somewhat conscientious and only allowed him to graduate early instead of being expelled.
After you entered the workforce, your wealthy classmate's family spread the word that no law firm dared to hire you, and only Meng Qi hired you as his assistant.
"Excellent, excellent. You have both good character and good looks. No wonder even my sister says you're a chivalrous girl. Only a heroine like you is worthy of our Little Knife."
Meng Qi was dumbfounded, while Huo Jiali blushed. She secretly glanced at Xiao Dao and found that Xiao Dao's face was even redder than hers.
Seeing that the two of them weren't eating, Da Bao put down Niu Niu and Nuan Nuan, personally filled a bowl with braised goose, placed it in front of Meng Qi, and then sat down next to him.
"You're very good, really very good. You're chivalrous, courageous, and passionate. You're definitely not suited to be a judge or a lawyer; those two jobs are too restrictive for you."
Meng Qi stared at Da Bao in astonishment. Da Bao clapped his hands, and his secretary quickly walked in and handed him a document.
Da Bao handed the materials to Meng Qi.
"What you said in court was very good. Without effective regulation, the law can only become a weapon for the rich to use against the poor. But the rich are also part of Hong Kong, and most of them are good people."
We can't just drive all the rich people away; how can Hong Kong develop then? Therefore, I've decided to abolish the Police Department's Administrative Services and establish a new department, reporting directly to the Governor and me.
This department is judicially independent and can oversee the entire Hong Kong. Its full name is the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). I have already reported this to the Queen. However, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you a bit. The highest-ranking officer of the ICAC is called the Commissioner, but since you are Chinese, you can't be the Commissioner. You can only be the Deputy Commissioner.
But the commissioner is also an old friend of yours…
At that moment, Luna, dressed in a black suit, walked in quietly, looking at Meng Qi with a smile...