bookbashuk Chapter 272 Joint Trial by the Three Judicial Offices?
Chapter 272 Joint Trial by the Three Judicial Offices?
"Sister Li, are you alright?" Lu Nan asked softly.
"It's nothing." Shen Li forced a smile. "What's wrong?"
"Aunt Shen and Uncle Shen are waiting for you in the front yard." Lu Nan lowered his voice even further.
"Huh?" Shen Li was stunned for a moment, her heart skipped a beat—why did she have to bother her parents?
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Following Lu Nan to the front yard, Shen Li looked at the people sitting in the main hall and instantly had the illusion of a "joint trial by three judicial departments".
Mr. and Mrs. Shen, eldest brother Shen Qingbei, second brother Shen Qingnan, and even Ming Xiangyang were all sitting there.
All eyes instantly focused on her, filled with concern, inquiry, and a complex mix of emotions.
Shen Li subconsciously pulled her collar tighter, feeling so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with her hands and feet. Judging from the scene, they had probably been waiting for a long time—the clock was almost pointing to ten o'clock.
Shen's mother stood up first, quickly walked forward, and took her hand, her voice full of worry: "Lili, are you alright? Is anything bothering you?"
"No... It's nothing, Mom." Shen Li shook her head, her fingertips feeling a little cold.
Of all the people present, only Ming Xiangyang noticed that she had specially changed into a high-necked dress today, which was completely different from her usual style of dress.
His hands, which were at his sides, clenched quietly, his knuckles turning white, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
Shen Li met Ming Xiangyang's gaze and instantly understood—it must have been him who told the Shen family about it.
After all, the two families are relatives, and given what happened last night, it was perfectly reasonable for him to inform his parents.
Ming Xiangyang seemed to sense her thoughts and said directly, "The Feng family wields considerable power. If we simply call the police without sufficient backing, Feng Quan could be released today. However, we have a recording of him plotting something, and this matter is far more complex. We can use this opportunity to suppress the Feng family."
Mr. Shen nodded, his tone steady: "Yes, it's good that you're alright. Leave the rest to us elders; you don't need to worry about it."
"Dad, will this affect you?" Shen Li asked with some concern.
Father Shen waved his hand: "Don't worry, this recording is solid evidence. The Feng family will definitely suffer a loss this time. In our positions, there are no truly solid relationships in politics. Everyone is wary of each other. The Feng family has done a lot of dirty work by abusing their power. There are plenty of people who want them to fall. This is a good opportunity for everyone."
Shen Li finally breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
"Don't go out alone these days, and be careful," Mr. Shen instructed.
"I understand, Dad."
Shen Qingbei and Shen Qingnan sat quietly to the side and listened.
Since receiving Ming Xiangyang's call last night, they hadn't slept a wink and rushed to the villa at the crack of dawn.
Hearing that Shen Li was still sleeping, he assumed she had been frightened yesterday and taken medicine, so he told people not to disturb her and to let her rest well.
Seeing that Shen Li was indeed alright, the two brothers were relieved.
"Big brother," Shen Li looked at Shen Qingbei, "you know some retired veterans, right? I'm planning to organize a guard team so we can feel more at ease when we go out in the future."
"How many people do you need?" Shen Qingbei asked immediately.
"Ten will be enough," Shen Li said. "I'll keep two by my side, and the rest can be assigned to the company."
Shen Qingbei nodded: "Okay, I'll contact them right away and find some skilled and reliable people."
Shen's mother quickly added, "We must find someone reliable, someone with excellent skills. Lili's safety is the most important thing when she's out and about."
"I know, Mom," Shen Qingbei replied.
After this experience, Shen Li became even more concerned about her safety.
After all, the Feng family will most likely find someone to mediate this time. If things really fall apart, then the feud will be irreconcilable. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, and the Feng family's strength should not be underestimated.
Shen Li suddenly had the idea of going abroad. Some things were impossible to find in China, but could be bought abroad, and she had a spatial ability. She could carefully store those "truths" in her spatial ability; in a critical moment, they would be more useful than anything else.
My eldest brother is always decisive and efficient in his work.
The next morning, ten people were waiting in a row at the gate of the villa, ready to be dispatched. Shen Li instructed the gatekeeper to let them through, while he waited quietly in the main hall.
As the ten people entered the hall, a hint of surprise flashed in Shen Li's eyes—there were actually two girls mixed in with the crowd. She couldn't help but nod to herself: in some situations, it was indeed inconvenient for men to accompany others, while women were more flexible and considerate. Thinking this, Shen Li felt even more that her older brother was thoughtful and considerate. These past few days, the factory had been busy with the handover, and she couldn't stay indoors all the time, but going out alone felt really unsafe. Her older brother had taken all her concerns into account.
Shen Li glanced at the eight men and two women before her and got straight to the point: "Hello, my name is Shen Li. You can just call me General Manager Shen from now on. Starting today, your monthly salary is one hundred yuan. I'll give you a three-month probationary period. After that, I'll only keep six of you—four to stay at the factory on duty, and the other two to work for me. The factory duty staff will still get one hundred yuan a month, but if you stay with me, your salary will only be higher."
At that time, a monthly salary of one hundred yuan was not top-tier, but it was certainly not low either.
"Yes, President Shen," everyone replied in unison.
The leading man at the front stepped forward and handed over a folder: "This is the information that Commander Shen asked me to give you."
"Commander?" Shen Li raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself: I didn't expect my elder brother's position to be so high.
Her gaze inadvertently fell on the man's face, noticing a faint scar at the corner of his eye. Perhaps sensing her gaze, the man subconsciously lowered his head, as if worried that the scar on his face would frighten her.
Seeing this, Shen Li spoke sincerely: "There's no need to hide. This is not a disgrace. You are all veterans, and every scar on your body is a testament to your own honor."
Upon hearing this, the man's face, which had previously shown some unease and inferiority, instantly lit up. He also straightened his back unconsciously, and his eyes showed more composure and confidence.
After giving these instructions, Shen Li picked up a bunch of keys. She had previously mortgaged several courtyards, most of which were occupied, but the one she reserved for Lu Nan was right next door, very close to the villa.
"Follow me." Shen Li led the ten people to the neighboring courtyard, which was only a quarter of an hour away.
Pushing open the gate, a large courtyard with three sections comes into view. The courtyard has a square layout and is spacious, but the furnishings are somewhat old and obviously need some cleaning and tidying.
Shen Li looked at the man who had just handed her the documents: "What's your name?"
"My name is Zhao Qing, Mr. Shen," the man replied in a deep voice.
"Okay." Shen Li nodded, then turned her gaze to the two girls beside her.
They were both over 1.7 meters tall, with upright and agile figures, walking with a steady gait—clearly trained athletes, their demeanor completely different from that of ordinary women. "And you two?"