What's wrong with this lawyer?!

Everything was originally fine, but now they keep receiving one lawsuit after another.

They're even being asked to assume compensation responsibilities. Upon hearing this, the leader immediately got furious, saying that it's preposterous to think this case could be filed—there's absolutely no reason for the housing and construction department to compensate!

The only compensation that would make sense is state compensation, which applies only if you've been wrongfully incarcerated.

I've heard that recently there's been all kinds of communication at the higher levels, and if no one digs deeper, the unfinished building would just remain as it is.

But if someone keeps pursuing the matter through legal procedures, then a responsible party would have to be found eventually.

Otherwise, that Tang Fangjing will surely sue in every way possible. If you don't respond to him at any stage of the process, administrative prosecution is one thing, but what if he reports you to the higher authorities... then what?

Jingzhou Bank submitted a request for a trial postponement, and it was approved the very next day—postponed!

You don't have to think too hard to know that the court is also exasperated; if they make a judgment, enforcement will be a challenge, and it could set a precedent. Seeing this, other places with unfinished projects might follow suit, almost guaranteeing a spot on the trending searches.

If they don't judge, and the case gets out, the message would be that you can be clearly at fault yet bear no responsibility, which too would be trending, but even more so.

Tang Fangjing is determined to fight to the end, and someone has to take the blame.

Even with late-stage cancer, he is still so energetic; Wu Shunyou didn't know what to say anymore.

Soon the third day arrived, and Old Tang was working in the office as usual, taking on a few minor cases to make ends meet.

It was at that moment that someone shouted outside the office, "Lawyer Tang? Lawyer Tang, are you there?"

"I'm here, oh it's you guys. What's up?" Old Tang looked at the doorway.

It was a few homeowners from Victoria Garden community. Peng Fei's face was full of smiles as he said, "That... Lawyer Tang, we were wondering, has the case been postponed?"

"Yes, it has. How did you find out? The court only notified us yesterday," Old Tang said casually.

"If it has been postponed, doesn't that mean we will have to wait a long time for the court session? And if the other party appeals, there's also a second trial. When will we see the outcome?" another homeowner interjected, his tone carrying a hint of complaint.

Old Tang shook his head, "Well, I don't know about that. I'm even more anxious than you, wanting it to go to trial. But their reason for postponement is valid. What can I do?"

"Besides, among you over sixty households in the lawsuit, we didn't use the representative system. When the time comes, it'll be examined in batches. Over sixty households won't proceed all at once; you will have to wait."

Why not use the representative system? Because the homeowners felt that no one could represent them...

Back during the rights defense, there were all kinds of rumors saying those leading figures had received benefits and whatnot. Plus, being at the forefront of defending rights could easily lead to trouble, and gradually, the homeowners no longer accepted any representatives.

Homeowners exchanged glances, and Peng Fei spoke up, "Then Lawyer Tang, do you think we can drop the lawsuit? Mainly because this is taking too long, and we don't know when it will all be settled..."

Divide and conquer, this tactic is truly effective against so-called group actions.

Several homeowners came running to withdraw their lawsuits, because they had been swayed and given some money. It wasn't much, but it's common for people to lose sight of the bigger picture over something small.

With these few leading others to also withdraw, the situation would gradually change.

After hearing them out, Old Tang remained expressionless, "So, you want to withdraw the lawsuit, right? That's possible. But I have to make it clear: since I've already filed the suit and some of the work is already done, I can only refund you half of the fees."

"The other half will be considered as liquidated damages. How about it? If that's acceptable, we can cancel the contract."

Upon hearing this, another homeowner immediately said, "Only half? Lawyer Tang, the court sessions haven't even started yet. And for just filing the lawsuit, you're asking for half?"

Upon hearing that, Old Tang laughed, "How much do you guys want back?"

"At least fifteen hundred!"

"Well, then fifteen hundred it is. I'll head to the court to withdraw the lawsuit later, and after the procedures are complete, I'll refund your money. However, only half of the court fees can be returned—that's the court's rule."

Finally coming to an agreement, the homeowners left with Old Yu among them; however, Tang Fangjing said nothing.

Or rather, he didn't think that helping to resolve his clients' problems would fill them with gratitude.

Simple folk aren't always simple, not in the face of self-interest. He had seen enough of it in his previous life.

Wait, he thought of his previous life again, but try as he might, he couldn't recall memories of his parents, wife, or such; his feelings were incredibly vague.

Yet all his memories regarding being a lawyer are crystal clear, which is rather strange.

But there was certainly time-travel involved; otherwise, what would his current situation even mean.

It's just too bad that the completion level of this mission probably won't be high. It's a lesson learned; too bad the system doesn't give much freedom in choosing missions...

The developers are despicable, but the homeowners who play both sides are no better. It looks like this time he will have to use Plan B, helping the truly needy homeowners and that's it.

As for the others... they are on their own. Those who said no to lawsuits several times and prefer to wait, just keep waiting for money to fall from the sky.

One has to take matters into their own hands. It might sound unfair to have to fight for rights and file lawsuits when stuck with an unfinished property. But then, how many things in this world are truly fair?

The news of Old Tang starting to withdraw lawsuits quickly reached Wang Yanlong's ears.

Inside Yide Company, Wang Yanlong spoke, "The effect this time is not bad. Right now, we can confirm that about twenty or so households are willing to withdraw their lawsuits."

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