What's wrong with this lawyer?!

It's not that he's being ungrateful; it's just that the company leadership handled this so poorly this time.

For such a large company, is that one million really an issue? Certainly not.

Indeed, the management within the system is quite strict, and in the case of project losses, the leadership cannot easily approve such large bonuses.

So, they let the other party pursue legal proceedings, and once the judgment is made, the company will pay what is due.

This kind of reasoning is understandable because many places face such issues nowadays.

No one dares to take responsibility, so when problems arise, they make you go the legal route.

Like previously reported online, there was a misregistration in marriage registration, where someone else used your identity to get married, preventing you from registering your own marriage.

According to regulations, this is an issue within the civil affairs department's work; they should actively and proactively annul the registration for you.

However, when you try to annul it, you encounter all sorts of obstacles and delays, just because no one wants to take responsibility.

Eventually, through a lawsuit, the court orders the civil affairs agency to annul it.

There are similar cases involving erroneous entries into the "National Illegal and Criminal Information Resource Database," commonly known as having a "criminal record."

Once entered into this system, you can no longer obtain a "no criminal record certificate."

As a result, the individual lost their job and spent over two years failing to resolve the matter with the public security authorities, finally resolving it through administrative litigation.

If that really is the case, then Director Liu also agrees.

However, the company acted unfairly in Su Yeping's case, pushing the blame when the project lost money, saying that Su Yeping concealed important information when bringing in the project, leading to the loss.

Or they said Su Yeping falsified information previously and failed in his duty of diligence, causing serious project losses.

In any case, they splash the dirty water on him first, using various means to make Su Yeping "resign."

These matters were all observed by him as the head of the Legal Department.

Not granting a bonus is one thing, but forcing someone to resign and spreading mud on them... this is unacceptable to Director Liu.

It should be known that in the previous few years, when Su Yeping was bringing in projects, company leadership constantly praised him, calling him a true talent.

Using someone when needed and discarding them when not—this company attitude is disheartening.

Director Liu is also worried; now that the leadership is asking him to talk to Tang Fangjing, might he also get into trouble if something goes wrong?

So, he's directly appealing to Judge Song, hoping for the best outcome in the appellate court!

Although it's a state-owned enterprise, here in Handong, the "civil servant mentality" isn't as pervasive as in Shandong Province.

Here it's just a job; if a better opportunity comes up, people just resign.

Even Judge Wen left the bench, saying he would resign just like that, even without the thing with Old Tang, he would leave after some years of experience.

Judges don't make much money; once they step out and become a lawyer, they can earn more, spend as they please, and not worry about being investigated; how great is that.

If he could join Tengda... Director Liu doesn't dare think about it, as some online are touting Tengda as a utopia!

It can only be said that the Tengda built by Old Tang has now become a place many legal professionals aspire to.

So what if it's the Red Circle Firm? While they might earn big money, it's not as comfortable as Tengda.

Meanwhile, Li Zhongda has once again arrived at the Chairman's office.

"So, the mediation failed?" Gao Wentang looked at Li Zhongda in front of him and spoke.

"Yes, Mr. Gao; the confidentiality clause is simply non-negotiable."

Gao Wentang replied casually: "If we can't reach an agreement, then we won't. We can proceed with a regular trial. Just because it's Tang Fangjing on the other side, does that mean we have to obediently give him the money?"

"Would the company even continue operating?"

Li Zhongda quickly said: "Mr. Gao, that's not what I mean. I'm worried that Tang Fangjing might resort to some crooked means..."

Gao Wentang waved his hand and said: "If you all think like this, how can work get done? If I approve such a large sum today, tomorrow the Commission for Discipline Inspection will be here to investigate me."

"Moreover, given how poorly Su Yeping's project performed, how can he have the nerve to ask for a bonus? He's dreaming!"

Li Zhongda remained silent; the way this case has blown up is indeed just as Director Liu suspected.

On one hand, it's impossible for the company to approve it, even if there are internal meeting notes. You hold your own meetings and decide on your own? Then bring it up for us to approve?

This surely can't be agreed to; all departments must adhere to company management, and how money is allocated is for the company to decide.

Although there's no company stipulation, it's not for you to decide by holding meetings.

On the other hand, not approving it at the time also left Su Yeping dissatisfied, leading to multiple office visits to raise issues face to face, even causing some arguments, which particularly displeased Gao Wentang... who are you compared to who I am?

And then the act of splashing dirty water and forcing him to resign occurred.

For leadership to have control over an employee is quite manageable.

It's just unexpected that Su Yeping is so determined, asking not only for compensation but also suing for the bonus, and now even bringing in Tang Fangjing!

"Tang Fangjing isn't omnipotent; just having that name isn't enough to scare everyone." In a restaurant, Old Tang said with a smile.

"For now, stop thinking about anything else and focus on the trial."

Across from him, Su Yeping nodded. He indeed thought there would be reconciliation, but didn't anticipate the other party's outrageous conditions.

After finishing their meal, the two parted ways, and Old Tang returned to the hotel to continue working on the case.