Chapter 64: The Lawyer I’m Looking For Is Mr. Lu

"Isn't that... the heir of the Ye family, Ye Zehong?"
"Why would he show up here, and it seems he's here to see us..."
The sadness on Zhang Xiaoxin's face was gradually replaced by excitement. She glanced at her reflection in the car mirror, saw her somewhat disheveled appearance, and felt a surge of regret.
Lu Yao caught her little gesture clearly, a faint, bitter smile crossing her lips.
She nodded lightly, her voice low as she explained, "Green Realm Environmental is backed by the Ye Group. Mr. Ye personally asked me to represent them at the second trial."
"So that's it! Our firm has finally managed to connect with the Ye Group. We'll have plenty of opportunities to cooperate in the future," Zhang Xiaoxin exclaimed.
Lu Yao nodded slightly, her eyes never leaving Ye Zehong as he walked up to the driver-side window.
Taking a deep breath, she buried all traces of vulnerability deep within herself.
As the window rolled down, she looked calmly at Ye Zehong and asked in an even tone, "Mr. Ye, what brings you here?"
"Lu Yao, are you hurt? You weren't..." Ye Zehong's eyes were filled with tension, his voice laced with concern.
Lu Yao quickly cut off his eager inquiry, glancing at the back seat before adopting a professional smile. "Mr. Ye, would you kindly let Mr. Ye know that the Green Realm Environmental case has been perfectly concluded? My colleague and I look forward to further collaboration with your esteemed company."

Ye Zehong glanced at the person in the back seat, his gaze quietly fixed on her.
His tall figure was wrapped in a black suit, standing beside the car like a solitary pine that no one dared approach.
Zhang Xiaoxin carefully smoothed her hair, showing a radiant smile as she spoke to Ye Zehong with obvious infatuation, "Mr. Ye, hello, my name is Zhang Xiaoxin, assistant attorney to Ms. Lu. I never expected to meet someone as distinguished as yourself—it's truly my honor. I wonder if you came to see me..." She glanced awkwardly at Lu Yao, "Is there something you need from us?"
Ye Zehong smiled, the curve of his lips carrying an enchanting allure.
Such a man, few women could resist.
Yet his gaze remained fixed on Lu Yao as he replied, "I'm here for Attorney Lu, not you."
Zhang Xiaoxin's expression faltered, embarrassment washing over her face; her smile looked more like she was about to cry.
Ye Zehong braced a hand on the car window, leaning down toward Lu Yao, his voice slow and filled with inscrutable emotion, "The old master is very pleased. He wants you to come to the Ye Group now—there are important matters to discuss in detail."
"I need to go home and tidy up first. I'll visit Mr. Ye at the Group a bit later," Lu Yao replied, her body unconsciously leaning back.
"Perfect. I'll take you," Ye Zehong said, seeing her about to refuse. He pointed at the nearly totaled front of her car and countered, "Attorney Lu, you know a scrapped car can't be driven, right?"
Lu Yao certainly knew; it was covered in the driver's license course.

Zhang Xiaoxin, eager not to miss a chance to spend time with the most distinguished man in the capital, immediately got out of the car.
Her expression was sweet, her smile foolish as she chirped, "Hehe... then we must thank Mr. Ye for his kindness."
"Attorney Lu, please," Ye Zehong opened the car door and made a welcoming gesture.
Lu Yao felt a headache coming on, but had no choice but to get out.
Zhang Xiaoxin went straight to the front passenger seat.
Lu Yao hesitated briefly, then silently took the back seat.
Ye Zehong looked through the window at Zhang Xiaoxin's lovestruck expression, scoffed softly, and opened the door to sit beside Lu Yao.
Lu Yao was puzzled, glancing at the empty driver's seat. "Who's driving?"
Ye Zehong replied in an irrefutable tone, "Shouldn't your assistant also be responsible for driving?"