What's wrong with this lawyer?!

So when Old Han heard how adamant Tang Fangjing was about filing the case, he was a bit overwhelmed.

Although the law states that you can complain or report something if there is a delay in filing a case, as lawyers, there are few who dare to stand up against the court, considering they still have to practice law in the future.

All his thoughts ultimately condensed into one phrase: "Director Tang, you're incredible, you truly are."

On the other side, the clerk who watched Tang Fangjing leave was dumbstruck; she worked at the case-filing office and had never encountered such an arrogant lawyer before.

"Then just wait," the clerk decided to no longer care about this matter and continued to work on other tasks.

The cases that were being filed during this time were mostly the ones that could be adjudicated quickly—those with clear and certain facts that could be judged directly. This was to increase the numbers.

The review process required seven days, and during this time, Old Tang naturally wouldn't just sit around; he prepared to take Old Han and make a trip to the countryside.

However, the previous team of professors had already moved to another location, and if they wanted to visit the countryside, they would need a vehicle.

So Old Han directly shook down a driver from Jingzhou to come over with a car.

Old Tang, looking at the driver and car in front of him, said somewhat speechlessly, "Look, Director Han, aren't you being a bit too much? Should I pay you for the car ride?"

Upon hearing this, Old Han replied disdainfully, "Why do I need your money? I'm doing this because I'm not used to riding those buses and whatnot, you know, I don't like those, so I specially called for a car."

"If you're willing to hitch a ride, then do so, if not, then forget it, I'm not forcing you," he retorted.

At these words, Old Tang was a bit stunned, as it would be abnormal for anyone to refuse such an offer!

So the two of them took the car and headed straight for the countryside.

The seven days passed by in a flash, and the pair had only visited three villages due to the sheer number of disputes there were to handle, especially the numerous disputes over homestead land, not to mention other issues. They had seen water purifiers in the villages before, but upon inquiry, they learned that these had been installed for several years already.

The sellers of those water purifiers were unknown, and without any surveillance, even Old Tang was at a loss.

Today was the eighth morning, and Old Tang had already packed up and picked up his briefcase.

He planned to proceed with a carrot-and-stick approach; either the case would be filed today or he would be given a non-filing ruling. He wasn't one of those lawyers frightened of offending the courts—he was willing to sue the court itself!

Old Han trotted along behind him, eager to witness it all today, though he had no intention of imitating. Some things only Old Tang could do, he was the exceptional one.

The two arrived at the court by car, with Old Tang leading the way, his expression stone-cold as he entered, startling the court security who, after several inquiries, let them through.

Once inside, they queued up and quickly arrived at the counter, which was attended by the same clerk as before.

"Hello, can you tell me if there's an outcome for my previous case? The plaintiff's name is Liu Xuehong, and it's an administrative lawsuit with Jingnan County Housing Expropriation Office as the defendant..."

The clerk, hearing this voice, looked up and said, "An administrative lawsuit?"

"Yes, you were the one who took the case initially, you said you would notify me if there was any progress, and today I'm here..."

Before Old Tang could finish, the clerk interrupted, "Oh, I know, didn't I tell you to wait for a notification? Your case is special and still under review..."

"Comrade, good day, this is the written certificate you issued at the time. Seven days have now passed, and according to the Administrative Litigation Law, you need to tell me whether the case will be filed or not filed; you must give a result," Old Tang continued.

If the law stipulates as such, then let's strictly follow the law. Your assessments are your business; I am doing everything by the book now.

Seeing that Tang Fangjing looked like he would complain at the slightest disagreement, the clerk finally said, "Alright, alright, wait a moment, I'll call the supervisor over."

Soon, the chief of the case-filing office was called over, and looking at the written certificate in hand, he began, "Comrade, as I already told you, the situation is indeed special, and we need..."

"So that means you're not going to file the case, right?" Old Tang interrupted, while taking out his phone, "I'm recording on my phone right now. Are you going to file the case or not, or are you saying you won't file it and won't issue a non-filing decision either?"
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Poor Jingnan had never seen a lawyer like this before, who could be described as taking seriousness to the extreme.

Old Han discreetly backed off three steps; he was afraid of being remembered by the other party as well...

The chief was somewhat helpless and said, "Why can't you understand, I'm trying to say..."

"I'll wait here today for one day, until you finish work. If there's no result before you close, then I will go to the Intermediate Court to complain, thank you."

After speaking, Old Tang actually sat down to one side to wait it out, to see who would give in.

With no other choice left, the chief took out Old Tang's materials to see exactly who this lawyer was. Upon looking, he was shocked.

Jingzhou Tengda Law Firm, Tang Fangjing?

So this was Tang Fangjing? No wonder. Only Tang Fangjing could do something like this.

If it were any other lawyer, they might not actually lodge a complaint, but Tang Fangjing... Remembering his opponent's formidable past achievements, the chief could only say, "Alright, file the case."

Besides, lodging a complaint with the Intermediate Court would definitely lead to a reaction, and getting a disciplinary sanction just wouldn't be worth it.

Half an hour later, a professional smile appeared on Old Tang's face: "Thank you, now I will await the hearing."