Chapter 636 Lawyer Wang

Chinatown in Los Angeles.

A black SUV drove into Chinatown. There were many pedestrians on both sides of the street, most of whom looked like tourists, and most of the tourists were Chinese.

Luke looked out the window to the right of the street. He really couldn't understand why there were so many Chinese tourists in Chinatown.

It was not strange for local Chinese to be in Chinatown, but Luke couldn't understand why Chinese tourists also came to Chinatown.

Chinatown in the United States has retained some Chinese traditions, but it has also changed a little, and is far less rich than the Chinese atmosphere in the two islands.

In Luke's opinion, since he came to the United States to play, he naturally wanted to experience the American culture. It would be better to go to Hong Kong Island and Formosa to visit Chinatown in the United States.

The black SUV stopped next to a two-story building with an angled corner. There was a sign above the first floor: Xiuying Law Firm.

"Stop the car, it's here." Luke waved his hand.

"Xiu Ying Law Firm?" Xiao Hei looked around, "This is the first time I've heard of a law firm with this name."

Luke smiled, "So it's located in Chinatown, not Wall Street."

Luke came here to look for Wang Shaokang, the suspect in the Silver Cross case 40 years ago.

Luke and Xiao Hei walked into the first floor of the law firm. The decoration on the first floor was very simple, with a reception desk separated by white wall panels. A Chinese woman in her thirties sat behind the desk. She looked up at Luke and the others and frowned slightly.

"Good morning, gentlemen." The Chinese woman spoke in Chinese.

"Hello, is Mr. Wang Shaokang here?" Luke also asked in Chinese.

The Chinese woman smiled, "Yes, sir, what's your name?"

"My last name is Li."

"Mr. Li, do you have an appointment?"

"No, I came here because of your reputation."

The Chinese woman looked through the record sheet in her hand and said, "Lawyer Wang's appointments are full today, you may have to wait a long time."

"It doesn't matter, we just have time."

The Chinese woman stood up, walked to the front of the reception desk, and pointed to the right, "Turn right in front, there is a place to rest."

"Thank you."

Luke and Xiao Hei entered the rest area on the right, and then walked inside to an independent lawyer's office.

There are two rows of tables and chairs inside, and many people are resting on the seats. Luke looked up and saw that they are basically Chinese faces.

Luke found an empty seat and sat down. A couple of men and women in their forties sat at the table next to him. The two were close and whispered to each other from time to time.

Xiao Hei greeted the man next to him in a familiar manner, "Hey, man, are you here to see lawyer Wang Shaokang too?"

The middle-aged Chinese man glanced at Xiao Hei and pointed at himself, "Sorry, I don't know much English..."

Luke greeted in Chinese, "Brother, what's your name?"

The Chinese man smiled, "My last name is Song."

"Brother Song, are you here to see lawyer Wang Shaokang too?"

"Yes, everyone here should be." The man surnamed Song pointed at the people around him and said with a firm tone, "Wang Shaokang is the best lawyer, and everyone in Chinatown knows it."

Luke nodded in agreement, "That's why I'm looking for him."

"Creaky..."

The door of the lawyer's office opened, and a woman in her forties walked out of the office with a grateful look on her face. She turned sideways to a fifty-year-old man behind her. The Chinese man in his 60s said, "Lawyer Wang, thank you so much. If it weren't for your help, I really don't know what to do...

America is a little different from what I thought... It's really too difficult."

The man called Lawyer Wang nodded, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I will follow up on the follow-up situation and protect your legal rights."

"I see, thank you so much."

"You're welcome."

The woman showed an embarrassed look and hesitated, "I'm in financial difficulties now, and my bank account has been frozen. I'm afraid I can't pay you until later."

"I understand, it's the same if you pay when you have money." Lawyer Wang said, and joked, "Don't forget to calculate the interest for me."

"Thank you, I really don't know what to say..." The woman choked up and her eyes were a little red.

Lawyer Wang didn't care a bit, "Send the information to my assistant when you go back, so that the legal procedures can be carried out as soon as possible."

"Thank you." The woman thanked again and left the law firm with a grateful face.

Xiao Hei opened his mouth in disbelief, "This is the first time I've seen a lawyer who doesn't love money! If I don't have money, my lawyer won't even look at me."

The man surnamed Song said, "Lawyer Wang is different from other lawyers. What he values ​​most is not money, but justice. This is what I admire most about him."

"Wow, your English is not bad." Xiao Hei teased.

The man surnamed Song was a little embarrassed and laughed.

Xiao Hei didn't delve into whether the other party was not good at English or didn't want to communicate with him. He just let it go and continued, "In my impression, only some young lawyers will value justice more than money.

Other lawyers would like to lie in a pile of money 24 hours a day."

The man surnamed Song shook his head with a hint of admiration in his tone, "Lawyer Wang is the most responsible lawyer I have ever seen. He has a very famous saying.

Fees can be reduced, but justice cannot be late."

Xiao Hei spread his hands, "OK, if he is really like what you said, he is indeed different from the lawyers I know."

The man surnamed Song smiled, "You are definitely the right choice to come here."

"I hope this trip will be worthwhile." Luke stood up and walked towards the office.

The man named Song reminded, "Hey, if you don't have an appointment, Lawyer Wang won't see you."

"Man, don't be so absolute." Xiao Hei stood at the door and waved, "See you later."

The man named Song shook his head and laughed, and naturally stretched out the five fingers of his right hand, "Five, four, three, two, one..."

However, what made him slightly embarrassed was that even after he counted for a long time, neither Luke nor Xiao Hei were kicked out of the office.

Inside the lawyer's office.

After Luke entered the office, he asked the middle-aged Chinese man in a suit and tie, "Hello, are you Lawyer Wang Shaokang?"

"It's me." Lawyer Wang Shaokang looked at Luke and Xiao Hei, "What do you want?"

Xiao Hei showed his police badge, "lapd, Lawyer Wang, we want to talk to you."

Wang Shaokang said, "Because of my work, I know a lot of police officers, but you seem a little unfamiliar."

"We're from the Detective Bureau's Robbery-Murder Division."

"Robbery and Murder Department?" Wang Shaokang muttered, frowning slightly, "OK, tell me your reason for coming."

Luke got straight to the point, "Do you remember the Silver Cross case forty years ago?"

Wang Shaokang was stunned for a while, then swallowed, "Of course, I will never forget it."

"The police decided to reopen the investigation into the Silver Cross Key case."

Wang Shaokang asked in surprise, "Why?"

“We recently investigated a homicide case and found common clues between the two cases, so we decided to combine the two cases for investigation.

I have reviewed the files on the Silver Cross case from forty years ago and am interviewing some of the people involved in the case. "

"People involved in the case?" Wang Shaokang smiled, "Are they still suspects?"

"Listen, I read the file on the Silver Cross case, and I know that you were listed as one of the suspects because of some conflicts with the deceased in this case.

But my point of view is different from theirs. I don’t think you are the murderer.

Therefore, I think it is not a bad thing to reopen the investigation of the Silver Cross case. If you catch the murderer, you will be completely cleared of suspicion. "

Wang Shaokang stared at Luke and pondered for a long time, "What do you want me to do?"

"I want to ask you a few questions."

"What if I say no?"

"Mr. Wang Shaokang, you are a lawyer and have enough ability to protect your rights and interests.

I can't think of a reason for your refusal. "

Wang Shaokang sighed, “This case is not a good memory for me.

Although I am not the murderer of the Silver Cross case, I have one thing in common with the murderer. I also think that the victim of the Silver Cross case deserves to die. "

"I have learned about the victim of the Silver Cross case. He did indeed do many wrong things, but you are a lawyer. Don't you think it is more appropriate to use legal means to punish him?"

Wang Shaokang was silent for a long time, "My mother was hit and killed by this bastard's car.

At the beginning, I also believed in the law and believed that he would be punished as he should.

But the result?

He was sentenced to probation and community service and did not serve a day in jail.

Do you like this kind of law? "

"No, of course I don't.

I hope this guy gets the harshest sanctions possible. Luke said firmly.

Wang Shaokang's expression softened a little and he looked at his watch, "I still have a lot of scheduled customers today, so I can only give you five minutes."

Luke probed, "Are you involved in the death of the Silver Cross victim?"

"If I had anything to do with this case, I would have been caught by the detective bureau forty years ago instead of waiting to be questioned by you now."

"Lawyer Wang, please answer my question directly."

Wang Shaokang glared at Luke and said slowly, "It doesn't matter."

"Do you know Gary Coffey?"

"who is he?"

"Chairman of Coffey Group."

Wang Shaokang lowered his head and pinched his forehead, "I don't know him.

Does he have anything to do with the Silver Cross case forty years ago? "

"He was also killed.

We suspect that his murderer is the same person as the murderer of the Silver Cross case forty years ago. "

"Are you saying that after forty years, the murderer of the Silver Cross committed another crime?"

"Yes.

This is also the direct reason why I want to know about the Silver Cross case forty years ago. "

Wang Shaokang slowly raised his head, "Sorry, I'm afraid I can't help you. I don't know the Galian Coffey you're talking about, and I know nothing about his case."

"But you know about the Silver Cross case."

“The Silver Cross case involves my mother and I don’t want to mention it again.

Every time I remember it, it hurts. "Wang Shaokang stood up and showed an attitude of seeing off guests.

Luke also stood up and asked, "By the way, why is this law firm called Xiuying Law Firm?"

Wang Shaokang said, "This is to commemorate my mother. Her biggest wish was that I could become a lawyer or a doctor."

Luke thought for a moment, "As far as I know, your mother's name seems to be Laura."

"Laura was the name she changed after coming to America.

Xiuying is her name in China, which has the flavor of the national era.

She came to Los Angeles full of longing, hoping to integrate into the life here, so she changed her name to Laura.

Unfortunately, God played a joke on her.

After all, she does not belong in Los Angeles, and American law has not given her justice.

So, I still like her old name. "

"Sorry, I brought back your bad memories." Luke nodded and left the office with Xiao Hei.

Xiao Hei waved goodbye to the man surnamed Song in a familiar manner, followed Luke out of the law firm, and said firmly, "Captain, my intuition tells me that this guy must be problematic."

"You can't convict based on intuition alone." Luke got into the passenger seat of the car.

Xiao Hei started the car, "Where are we going?"

"Kofi Group."

Luke recalled carefully that when he mentioned Kofi Group, Wang Shaokang's demeanor and behavior were a little unnatural, as if he was escaping and dodging.