Chapter 586: Chapter 586: Quite Interesting
Upon hearing Gu Ningyue’s words, Lawyer Zheng just gave a mysterious smile: "It seems Lawyer Gu has always been single, with no wife or children around."
Gu Ningyue responded, "No way! Single at this age? That... doesn’t quite make sense!"
Someone with a successful career, able to be transferred to City A for work, how could he always be single?
Does he not like women? Or is there something others don’t know about?
Lawyer Zheng shook his head and said to Gu Ningyue, "Speaking of which, Lawyer Gu has also had a rough fate. I heard that over twenty years ago, his lover passed away after giving birth to their child, and Lawyer Gu took care of his daughter alone. Now that his daughter is working, Lawyer Gu probably has no more worries, and so he moved to City A by himself!"
"I see!" Gu Ningyue said thoughtfully, "And since then, Lawyer Gu has been alone?"
Lawyer Zheng smiled, "I suppose so! When he first arrived, a female boss often came to see him. She’s beautiful and has a solid background, but for some reason, Lawyer Gu has always been cold toward her. I’ve never seen the two coming or going together outside of work, except for once when I saw them having coffee in a restaurant. I thought Lawyer Gu’s icy demeanor might finally have melted. But unexpectedly, after that, the lady boss never showed up again."
Gu Ningyue looked at Lawyer Zheng and replied, "It seems like that female boss pestered Lawyer Gu to the point he had to outright refuse her!"
"Yes, that’s the rumor." Realizing he had shared too much of others’ private affairs, Lawyer Zheng coughed and said, "But these things are personal matters. From a professional standpoint, Lawyer Gu is definitely very skilled. If Miss Gu has friends in need, they can look for Lawyer Gu during this period!"
Gu Ningyue smiled faintly upon hearing this, "Is Lawyer Gu really that impressive?"
"Of course! Lawyer Gu is somewhat famous in the industry, so it’s actually our privilege to have him with us."
"Oh?" Gu Ningyue looked at Lawyer Zheng and said, "Hearing you speak so highly of him, I’m tempted to meet him in person."
Lawyer Zheng smiled and said, "Many have come because of his reputation. If Miss Gu only wants to meet him, you might have to get in line. Lawyer Gu is not like people like us; just the appointments are already scheduled until next year."
Gu Ningyue silently clicked her tongue, thinking it’s quite exaggerated for the queue to be booked until next year, isn’t it?
But seeing that she had already gathered the information she wanted, Gu Ningyue said no more.
She requested a copy of the will from Lawyer Zheng and then got up to say goodbye.
Just as she stepped outside, whether by coincidence or not, she saw that the door to Gu Yingzhi’s office was already open.
A man in a plaid suit, in his thirties, walked out from inside.
He looked quite handsome and seemed very sophisticated, no wonder women would like him.
With status, looks, and ability, anyone would find it hard not to be drawn to him.
Even with a polite smile on his face, though slightly aloof, he still managed not to make people feel uncomfortable.
Someone like him...even if many people liked him, Gu Ningyue wouldn’t find it strange.
But those eyes, Gu Ningyue felt as if she’d seen them somewhere before, like she had met them somewhere.
"Then let’s settle this matter. Please keep your phone on before the court session. I’ll send the documents to your phone within three days."
"Alright, thank you, Lawyer Gu."
"You’re welcome, it’s my duty. Take care!"
"Goodbye."
After seeing off the customer in front of him, the handsome middle-aged man turned his head and met the gaze from Gu Ningyue behind him, as if she wanted to uncover something from him.
By rights, being scrutinized like this was usually unpleasant, but he didn’t know why his usually calm and undisturbed heart suddenly stirred for a moment.
What was happening to him?
Why did he feel a sense of guilt that he had never felt before under her gaze?
He nodded slightly, and Gu Ningyue also nodded, looking at the middle-aged man in front of her and saying, "Are you Lawyer Gu Yingzhi?"
The middle-aged man confirmed it, looking at Gu Ningyue and said, "That’s right, do you need legal consultation?"
Gu Ningyue shook her head, "No, just curious if Lawyer Gu came to City A alone?"
She didn’t know why, but she just felt that the man in front of her was not simple.
The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback, then looked at Gu Ningyue somewhat coldly and said, "Sorry, I don’t like discussing such private matters with anyone. I ask for this lady’s understanding!"
"I understand. I didn’t mean anything by it, just curious, my apologies!" Gu Ningyue flashed a captivating smile, her spirit and beauty shining through in the sunlit room: "It’s just that my mother’s lawyer mentioned that a very capable lawyer came here, so I was a bit curious to see you! If I have offended in any way, I hope you don’t mind."
Gu Ningyue’s words were impeccable, and the middle-aged man didn’t pursue the matter further.
He just nodded and then turned back into his office.
But his long-standing intuition told him that this girl was not as simple as she seemed...
Gu Ningyue looked at the door that had just closed, smiled, and left the law firm with the will.
Ten minutes after she left, the middle-aged man who had just spoken to her suddenly pushed open the door and knocked on Lawyer Zheng’s door.
"Come in!"
The middle-aged man pushed the door open and entered, and Lawyer Zheng couldn’t help but smile upon seeing him: "What brings Lawyer Gu here today? Not busy today?"
Usually, Gu Yingzhi never left his office; what was different today? Truly a rare visitor!
The middle-aged man smiled, "Isn’t it lunchtime? Do you want to go to the restaurant together? I have a two-person coupon that hasn’t been used, and it seems a bit wasteful to use it alone."
Lawyer Zheng was slightly puzzled, "The Western restaurant downstairs?"
That restaurant hadn’t been open for long, but didn’t Gu Yingzhi say he couldn’t get used to such food before? Why suddenly invite him to eat there?
The middle-aged man confirmed, explaining, "Last week when I went out, they happened to be running a promotion and gave me a coupon. If you don’t mind, Lawyer Zheng, let’s go try it together?"
"Okay!" Lawyer Zheng also wanted to discuss some things with this industry veteran, and he never had the chance. This time, they could chat a bit: "Then Lawyer Gu, please wait a moment while I tidy up and make a phone call. About ten minutes!"
Gu Yingzhi nodded, speaking gently, "Alright. I’ll wait for you downstairs."
