Me! A disgraced celebrity! Starting by seeking justice for impoverished students.

Upon hearing his secretary's words, Pei Zhenbang paused in his steps.

His brows furrowed sharply, and he snatched the document away.

After flipping through two pages, I saw the name "Jiang Chen" prominently displayed in the applicant's agent section.

Snapped!

He slammed the file on his desk, his face instantly darkening.

"Well, they actually dared to come knocking on our door!"

"What else could this be but coming for me!"

The secretary stood to the side, not daring to utter a sound, and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Pei, what do you think...?"

"Should we have the legal department contact the other party first to see if a private settlement can be reached?"

"Reconcile?" Pei Zhenbang sneered, sat down in the boss's chair, his face full of disdain.

"On what grounds should we reconcile? Just because of Jiang Chen?"

"It's just a labor dispute. My company's legal department has so many people who deal with contracts every day. How could we possibly lose?"

"Tell the legal department to give him a good beating! I want to see what tricks Jiang Chen can pull!"

"He's willing to risk everything to get money from me!"

He didn't take this labor dispute seriously at all.

Last time it was a criminal case, and he was caught off guard because it happened suddenly, which allowed Jiang Chen to take advantage of the situation.

This was a routine business labor dispute. Our company has a whole legal team that studies contract terms every day. How could we possibly lose to a lawyer who works alone?

That's a joke!

Soon, the message was relayed to the group's legal department by the secretary.

The atmosphere in the conference room of the Pei Group's legal department was even more tense than in the president's office.

A dozen or so legal professionals sat around a long table.

Seated in the main seat was Zheng Kun, the legal director.

He was in his forties, wore black-rimmed glasses, and was a senior business lawyer recruited by the Pei Group at a high salary. He had been specializing in corporate cases for nearly twenty years.

He is quite well-known in Xucheng's business circle.

He tapped the notice of response with his fingertips and glanced at everyone present.

"Tell me your thoughts on this case."

Someone spoke first, their tone tinged with concern: "Director Zheng, this Jiang Chen... he's quite popular in Xucheng lately. It seems he hasn't lost a case since his debut. Last time, Young Master Pei's case was won by him."

"Should we play it safe?"

As soon as he said that, several people nodded in agreement.

Jiang Chen's name has been making headlines in Xucheng's legal circles lately.

He became a legend in criminal cases, even sending the young master of the Pei family to jail. No one dares to say they can beat him for sure!

Zheng Kun scoffed, tapping the contract on the table with his finger, his tone dismissive.

"I thought it was something serious."

"Jiang Chen is capable, but that's in criminal cases and ordinary civil disputes."

"Business labor disputes are our domain; it's a completely different matter!"

He paused for a moment, then explained the difference to everyone.

"Lawyers who typically handle criminal and civil cases rely on meticulously studying legal provisions and finding evidence; their success hinges on their performance in court."

"But we business lawyers make our living from contracts."

"We deal with standard contracts, industry practices, and company compliance every day. We scrutinize every clause and word, figuring out where the traps are, where the loopholes are, and which clauses can be exploited. This is our livelihood!"

"Labor disputes may seem minor, but they're all about contract details. We deal with these things every day. How much does a lawyer who mainly handles criminal cases know about the intricacies of commercial contracts?"

His words were met with nods of agreement from the legal professionals present.

My previous concerns have largely dissipated.

That's true; different fields have completely different focuses.

Just like the difference between a specialist and a general practitioner, when it comes to specific areas, it's not necessarily true who is more professional!

Seeing that everyone's emotions were running high, Zheng Kun smiled and spoke with a hint of certainty.

"Isn't Jiang Chen invincible? Then this time, let's make him stumble in our strongest area!"

"Winning this case will show President Pei that our legal department isn't just sitting around doing nothing!"

Now, everyone felt more confident.

"Go and prepare. Organize the payroll, attendance records, and safety training records. Try to make them as thorough as possible."

"He wants wages and compensation? Let's calculate it clearly for him, who's at fault, and how much he should pay!"

Everyone agreed in unison and went off to prepare their materials.

In Zheng Kun's eyes, there was no suspense at all in this case.

A lawyer from out of town trying to make waves in a field he has cultivated for twenty years is too inexperienced!

Meanwhile, in Jiang Chen's office.

Chen Qiaowei held the construction site labor contract from the Pei Group and looked at it over and over again, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Attorney Jiang, I've read this contract; it's quite well-written."

"The wage settlement, liability for work-related injuries, and operating procedures are all clearly written down. It looks like a standard contract drafted by a lawyer, with clauses protecting the company hidden everywhere."

She looked up at Jiang Chen, somewhat worried: "Is there really a flaw? What if they use the contract against us later, putting us in a passive position?"

Jiang Chen was organizing the evidence list when he heard this. He smiled, took the contract, and casually flipped through a few pages.

"It looks perfect, but it's full of flaws."

Then, he stretched out his finger and pointed out each point to Chen Qiaowei.

"First, the terms of wage payment."

"The contract states 'final settlement at the end of the year,' which is the first fatal flaw."

"The Regulations on Guaranteeing the Payment of Wages to Migrant Workers clearly stipulate that migrant workers' wages must be settled monthly. This is a mandatory administrative regulation and cannot be changed by mutual agreement."

"These standard clauses that exempt employers from legal liability are invalid in themselves, and using them as grounds for wage arrears is untenable!"

Chen Qiaowei nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

"Second, the workers' compensation exemption clause."

Jiang Chen continued his explanation.

"The contract states that 'workers are solely responsible for any injuries or deaths caused by their own improper operation,' which is nothing but a piece of waste paper."

"Work injury insurance operates on the principle of no-fault liability. Unless the worker intentionally commits suicide or self-harms, even if there was negligence in operation, it will not affect the determination of a work injury!"

"Such disclaimers violate mandatory legal provisions and are invalid from the moment they are signed."

The more Jiang Chen continued speaking, the more shocked Chen Qiaowei became.

Jiang Chen knew all this about the business lawsuit.

Third, salary standards.

"The contract only states 'salary will be paid according to the position,' without specifying a particular amount."

"They originally intended to keep a backup plan and calculate based on the minimum wage standard later."

"But we have pay slips, foreman's transfer records, and testimonies from fellow workers, which can prove the actual monthly wage standard."

"On the contrary, they couldn't produce a written salary system, so in the end we could only calculate according to the standards we proposed!"

"Fourth, social security contributions. It is a fact that they did not pay workers' compensation insurance for their workers. This is a serious problem that they cannot deny."

"Since no social insurance was paid, the employer must bear the full cost of all work-related injury benefits, no questions asked!"

Four loopholes, each fatal.

Chen Qiaowei's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and her previous worries vanished.

So this seemingly flawless contract was full of holes in Jiang Chen's eyes!

"So what are our chances of winning this case?" she couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Chen closed the contract, his tone calm yet remarkably firm.

"More than 80%"