Five years after their breakup, a prominent lawyer is desperately seeking reconciliation.

Jiang Wan knew that Wang Yiran had always been career-oriented.

In order to open the branch office, she asked many people for help, drank a lot of alcohol, and was also taken advantage of quite a bit.

Kairong Law Firm is the leading firm in the industry in Zhejiang Province.

Being able to board their giant ship means a continuous stream of cases.

That's enough to make a small, newly established law firm like theirs take off overnight.

Logically speaking, a good ex should be like they're dead.

Moreover, since Lu Jingshi dislikes her, she should stay away from him even more.

But seeing the dark circles under Wang Yiran's eyes, Jiang Wan still gritted her teeth and went upstairs.

A big firm truly lives up to its name.

Even the receptionist's eyes are naturally angled upwards at a 45-degree angle.

Before they could even introduce themselves, the receptionist handed them a number tag.

"There are so many people wanting to see Director Lu that there's a long queue in the meeting room."

Jiang Wan looked down.

21 number.

The conference room was already quite full of people, all waiting to see Lu Jingshi.

Jiang Wan and Wang Yiran found two seats and sat down.

One hour, two hours...

It took so long that Wang Yiran clutched her stomach and bent over.

"I should have eaten something before coming."

She has a problem with low blood sugar and stomach pain when she's hungry.

Jiang Wan noticed the fine beads of sweat on her forehead and decided to go out and get something to eat.

The tea room was on the middle floor, and she shamelessly took some biscuits and tea.

Just as they reached the elevator, they ran into Lu Jingshi and Fang Tian.

The two were surrounded by a crowd as they approached.

Lu Jingshi, dressed in a formal suit, tall and upright, listened attentively to what the person behind him was saying.

His focused expression was so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.

Beside him stood Fang Tian, ​​dressed in a beige suit dress, exuding elegance with a touch of coquettishness.

The two stood side by side, exchanging a few words from time to time.

The crowd behind them seemed to serve as foils, making the prince and princess appear even more perfectly matched.

Jiang Wan hesitated for a moment, then decided to turn around and leave immediately.

But Fang Tian spotted her with her sharp eyes.

"Miss Jiang, it's you."

Lu Jingshi's gaze fell on the food in Jiang Wan's hand, and he chuckled.

"What? The police station can't afford to feed you anymore? Can't make a living and coming to Kairong to freeload tea and snacks?"

The crowd behind him chuckled softly.

Lu Jingshi looked down at Jiang Wan, his eyes filled with obvious hatred.

"Tell HR who's in charge of the refreshments. If they can't even keep an eye on things, they don't need to come in tomorrow."

Jiang Wan was a little embarrassed and explained softly, "I waited too long and my blood sugar dropped a bit."

Fang Tian said softly, "Ah Shi, Miss Jiang has low blood sugar. Why don't we see them first?"

Jiang Wan's heart immediately jumped into her throat.

They wanted Lu Jingshi to agree so they could finish their talk sooner.

She didn't want him to listen to Fang Tian and turn her two-hour wait into a joke.

"Alright, since you've spoken, let them come up first."

Jiang Wan suddenly clenched the small cookie in her hand.

Lu Jingshi's office is very large and has excellent natural light.

He sat upright in the chair behind his desk, his legs crossed.

He looked at Wang Yiran and Jiang Wan behind her with a half-smile.

Fang Tian sat affectionately on the armrest of his chair, flipping through the contract for him.

"Old classmate, I drank myself into oblivion last night, sorry for the embarrassing situation."

Wang Yiran made an awkward start.

Jiang Wan sat to the side, not knowing what to say, so she could only offer a forced smile.

Fortunately, Lu Jingshi gave his old classmate face and patiently listened to Wang Yiran's contract presentation.

Then a long silence ensued.

Wang Yiran rubbed her hands together.

"Director Lu... Jiang Wan designed the main framework of the contract. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask her to explain it in detail."

Jiang Wan immediately sat up straight.

"The contract will be taken by Tian to be evaluated by the other partners. I only have one question."

Wang Yiran quickly nodded: "Please ask."

Lu Jingshi tapped the table and glanced at Fang Tian.

Fang Tian raised an eyebrow and tactfully left.

Only three people remained in the office.

Lu Jingshi gestured with his chin towards Jiang Wan: "When did she return to the country?"

Two years ago.

Wang Yiran, not understanding why, answered honestly.

"Old classmate, try to think positively. You and Jiang Wan were the envy of so many people back then. Even though you've broken up, you can still..."

"Once we've broken up, it's all over. Leave the documents here, you can go."

Jiang Wan's heart sank instantly. She opened her mouth, wanting to say a few more words.

But Lu Jingshi glanced at his watch and said he had a meeting in a little while.

This is a polite way of saying goodbye.

As soon as she came downstairs, Jiang Wan couldn't help but tear up.

"Looks like the contract is off. I'm sorry for the wasted trip."

Wang Yiran, feeling exasperated, wrapped her arms around her neck and ruffled her hair.

"It's not a big deal. We've done our best. Even if it doesn't work out, it's not your fault. To retaliate after a breakup and not separate personal and professional matters is truly cowardly."

"There are so many law firms in Haicheng. We can go door-to-door to promote our services. If that doesn't work, we can go to parks on weekends to promote legal knowledge and hand out flyers on the streets. As long as we don't starve, that's fine."

She spoke with great enthusiasm, but Jiang Wan thought about the bills due this month and the rent reminder for the law firm.

I'm really feeling down.

……

After a long day, I got back to the law firm building at 8 p.m.

Jiang Wan told Wang Yiran to go upstairs first, while she went to the supermarket to buy some things.

After Wang Yiran's figure disappeared into the building.

She picked up her phone and found that familiar number.

The call connected quickly, and Lu Jingshi's voice came through calmly.

"Who is it?"

Jiang Wan felt a pang of pain in her heart once again.

This number is a couple's number with Lu Jingshi's, differing by only one digit.

Although I've been living abroad all these years, I've never been willing to shut down my computer.

But now, Lu Jingshi no longer recognizes this number.

"it's me."

"What's up?"

Jiang Wan closed her eyes.

"I'm sorry for what happened back then, and you have every right to hate me. But Lao Wang has nothing to do with this. This contract is the result of everyone's hard work in the firm. Please don't hold a grudge, okay?"

Lu Jingshi on the other end of the phone snorted coldly.

"It's too late, Jiang Wan. You've already been sentenced to death in my heart. You have no right to beg me."

"You've been abroad all these years, don't you know there's a term called 'Puxin' in China? If it weren't for Lao Wang's sake, do you think I would have kept your contract?"

"Jiang Wan, you think too highly of yourself."

His words were extremely harsh, making Jiang Wan feel somewhat embarrassed.

But when she looked up, she saw that the lights in the law firm were still on.

Those were her companions still fighting for their future.

She can't back down either.

"Director Lu, from a professional perspective, this contract is entirely beneficial to Kairong; from a personal perspective..."

"If you can seriously consider our contract, Lu Jingshi, I can resign and never appear in front of you again to annoy you."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Wan rubbed her sore nose and walked into the convenience store.

Inside the law firm on the twelfth floor, Wang Yiran was staring blankly out the window.

The door was pushed open, and Jiang Wan came in carrying a late-night snack.

Wang Yiran exclaimed exaggeratedly.

"Crawfish? Just buy me instant noodles, crawfish won't be reimbursed."

"Eat without worry, it's on me tonight."

Jiang Wan put gloves on her, opened a beer, and watched her eat with gusto.

"Old Wang, there's something I need to tell you..."

Wang Yiran interrupted her without even looking up.

"Jiang Wan, if you dare to leave me now, I will hate you for the rest of my life."

Jiang Wan's eyes stung with tears, and she quickly lowered her head.

Wang Yiran guessed correctly; that was indeed what she thought.

There's still a little bit of the money that woman gave me five years ago.

Although it's not much, it's enough to sustain the institute for two or three months.

As for the future...

Perhaps after I leave, Lu Jingshi will be more willing to carefully review the contract.