AWB Chapter 284 He will always be by my side
Chapter 284 He will always be by my side
In the audience, Xiao Jie's mother suddenly broke down in tears. Her cries seemed to shatter the silence of the courtroom and pierce the hearts of everyone present.
I gritted my teeth, a surge of uncontrollable anger and grief welling up inside me. Those innocent children, those destroyed families, were all because of the Jin family's greed and Lin Shu's weakness.
The prosecutor stood up and began to present the evidence one by one. Grandpa's diary, the Jin family's account books, bank statements... each piece of evidence was like a sharp blade, pointing directly to the Jin family's crimes. The old man of the Jin family's face grew increasingly pale, until finally it was almost ashen.
He tried to defend himself, but his voice grew weaker and weaker until he was completely speechless in the face of irrefutable evidence.
"I hereby declare," the judge slammed the gavel, his voice authoritative and solemn, "that the Kim Group is guilty of multiple charges, including smuggling, money laundering, and intentional assault, and is sentenced to..."
The judge's voice echoed in the courtroom, but I could hardly hear it; all I could hear was the sound of my own heartbeat.
Jiang Yichen gripped my hand tightly, his breathing was rapid, and his eyes flashed with a complex light.
As they walked out of the courtroom, reporters surrounded the entrance, but Jiang Yichen had already made arrangements, and they got into the car as soon as they left the courtroom.
Rain began to fall, the fine raindrops scattering down. Jiang Yichen opened his umbrella, helped me into the car, and we drove away.
"It's over," he said softly, a hint of relief in his voice.
I looked up at him; raindrops dampened his hair and slid down his cheeks. His eyes were gentle yet firm, as if telling me: no matter what storms lie ahead, he will be by my side.
"Yes, it's over." I replied softly, a slight smile playing on my lips.
We smiled at each other, our eyes filled with anticipation for the future. In that moment, all the weariness and pressure seemed to vanish, leaving only the warmth of each other and the beating of our hearts.
"Let's go to the hospital to get our arm checked again," Jiang Yichen said softly. "Grandma is waiting for us there too."
I nodded, leaning against him, feeling his warmth. The rain pattered softly, like a symphony celebrating this victory.
"Grandma, we won."
Grandma's hands trembled slightly, her eyes filled with love: "Good, good... I knew you could do it."
Jiang Yichen stood to the side, looking at us with gentle eyes. A slight smile played on his lips, and his eyes gleamed with pride.
“Grandma, don’t worry, Lin Shu…” he said softly, his voice firm and strong.
Grandma nodded and gently patted my hand: "You are all good children, Grandma is proud of you."
Just then, the ward door opened again, and Xu Sisi and Xiaotian walked in. Their faces were beaming with smiles, and their eyes were filled with pride.
"Sister Mo, President Jiang, we won!" Little Sweetie said excitedly, her voice filled with undisguised joy.
Xu Sisi walked over to me and gently patted my shoulder: "You've worked hard, Sister Mo."
"Sister..." Gu Bai asked with a worried expression.
I smiled, a warm feeling welling up inside me: "Everyone has worked so hard. Without your help, we wouldn't be where we are today."
"What are your plans next?" Xu Sisi asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
I looked at Jiang Yichen, then at my grandmother, and said softly, "Let's rest for a while first, and then... keep moving forward."
That night, I thought of Lin Shu again, and her relationship with my grandfather. Years ago, the charity organization my grandmother was involved in received a difficult case where the person involved had been wrongfully imprisoned. My grandmother searched everywhere for people to overturn the verdict, and through an introduction, she met him—that spirited, righteous man, who was my grandfather.
My grandfather's composure and wisdom impressed me deeply at our first meeting. During our time working together on cases, we became close friends. He successfully exonerated his clients through his expertise, but then Lin Shu appeared. She was initially his legal aid recipient, but was threatened...
He took pity on her and helped her for free. Lin Shu was extremely grateful and regarded him as her benefactor.
But I don't know what she went through, that she participated in the conspiracy to frame him. Grandma tried everything to help him, but the Jin family fabricated evidence, and Grandma ultimately failed. I never expected that it would end up in my hands in the end. It's truly a cruel twist of fate.
This time, I turned the tide and quickly got to work on unblocking the studio. Taking advantage of the popularity, I arrived at the office early the next day.
The morning sunlight streamed into the studio through the floor-to-ceiling windows. When I opened the door, Xu Sisi was sitting in front of the computer, typing rapidly. Hearing the sound, she looked up, her eyes lighting up: "You've finally arrived!"
She walked over quickly and handed me a stack of neatly organized materials: "These are the materials we'll need for the interview later. I've arranged them all chronologically. And this—" She pulled out a piece of paper from the folder, "These are some questions I might be asked. Take a look."
I took the materials; the paper still held the warmth of the printer. Xu Sisi was always meticulous; she had highlighted every important point with a highlighter and attached sticky notes with her additional suggestions.
"You've worked hard." I was flipping through the documents when I suddenly noticed the dark circles under her eyes. "Did you work overtime again last night?"
"It's alright," she waved her hand, "It's just that there are a lot of projects lately, and everyone's quite busy." She paused, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.
I put down the materials and looked at her: "Speak your mind."
“Um… I think our studio should hire some people?” Xu Sisi bit her lip. “We’ve been taking on more and more projects lately, and with just a few of us, we’re really struggling to keep up. Yesterday, Xiao Wang was so tired that he fell asleep on the sofa.”
I looked around; the studio did indeed seem rather empty. Three desks, two computers, and a few unopened delivery boxes piled in the corner. I remembered when the studio first opened, it didn't even have a proper air conditioner; in the summer, it was like a sauna. Now, although conditions are better, manpower is definitely a problem.
“You’re right,” I nodded. “It’s time to hire people. Here’s what we’ll do: you post the job openings first, focusing on finding experienced planners and copywriters. I’ll personally oversee the interviews.”
Xu Sisi's eyes lit up immediately: "Really? That's great! I'll go get ready right away!" She turned to run to the computer, but I called her back.
"Wait a minute," I said with a smile, "get the interview sorted out first, and help me prepare what I need. There can't be any mistakes."
"Don't worry!" She winked at me. "I've arranged everything. The interview room is all set up, and the camera equipment has been tested. Oh, and I even bought your favorite latte and put it on your desk."
It was then that I noticed the steaming cup of coffee on the table, the condensation on the cup glistening in the sunlight. Only Xu Sisi would notice such a detail.
"Thank you." I picked up my coffee and took a sip; the temperature was just right.
Xu Sisi had returned to her computer, her fingers flying across the keyboard. Sunlight shone on her profile, making the pearl earrings on her earlobes shine exceptionally bright.
I walked to the window and looked down at the endless stream of cars. This city is changing every day, and it's time for our studio to usher in a new chapter.
“The interview is scheduled for 10:30,” Xu Sisi glanced at her watch. “We still have two hours. Should we go over the schedule one last time?”