"Sir, we are practicing lawyers and would like to go in to see Lin Yujing."
"You think you're a lawyer just because you say so? If I say I'm the Governor of Hong Kong, does that mean I really am?" Nine-Tattooed Dragon picked his nose with his pinky and said disdainfully, "If you have something to say, stand here and tell me. Ms. Lin is sick and is most afraid of being disturbed."
"We have a document that needs to be given to her in person for her review and signature," a lawyer said expressionlessly. "And..."
Nine-Tattooed Dragon waved his hand impatiently. "I don't care about all that. In short, either hand over the documents here, or leave. There's no way you're going to go in and disturb Ms. Lin."
"Sir, you look unfamiliar. If you are someone from Miss Liu's side, why haven't I seen you before?" Lin Xiaohe's driver, Hu Runsheng, said casually as he sized up Nine-Tattooed Dragon.
This was actually said to the two plainclothes officers next to him. The reason the two officers remained silent was because they were worried that Nine-Tattooed Dragon was a member of the Lin Family. They were small fry and couldn't afford to offend either side. Hu Runsheng asked them to help accompany the lawyer to see the patient simply to increase their own prestige and solemnity, not to get them involved in the Lin Family's troubles.
But upon hearing that the young man in front of him wasn't from the Lin Family, the plainclothes officers immediately gained confidence. Hu Runsheng was Lin Xiaohe's driver, so he was naturally familiar with the Lin Family. If he said the man was unfamiliar, then there was absolutely no mistake. So, the two plainclothes officers squeezed in front of the lawyer, almost pressing against Nine-Tattooed Dragon chest, their hands on their holsters, and said sternly, "This is a hospital, do you think you're some gangster?! Where's your ID? Show it to us. If you can't, we'll accompany you home to get it. You look a lot like the robber who robbed the jewelry store in Sai Wan a few days ago, the one on the wanted poster."
The so-called identity paper was a handwritten form issued to Hong Kong China person after the founding of the People's China in 1949 when the Hong Kong Colonial Government implemented border controls. It contained only a few simple details such as name, date of birth, address, and occupation. It was practically useless, extremely easy to forge, and no one would carry such a paper with them all the time. The police would also rarely check such things. However, not checking did not mean that they did not have the right to check.
The two plainclothes officers used the excuse of checking identification papers to send Nine-Tattooed Dragon away, showing neither an attitude of bullying nor any behavior befitting their status as police officers.
"Do you know Yan Hung? He's my brother. He's here to cause trouble. Be careful, or I'll tell him to deal with you two." Nine-Tattooed Dragon's eyes darted around. He used Yan Hung as a signboard to try and deter the two constables. Song Tianyao had asked him to help guard Lin Yujing, not to completely prevent Lin Yujing from contacting outsiders. However, since there were people talking to Lin Yujing and her daughter in the ward, he had already instructed him not to let anyone else disturb them. Even Sister Xiang had been sent home to change her clothes, let alone these unfamiliar faces.
"Sir, threatening or intimidating police officers is a punishable offense," a lawyer said sarcastically to Nine-Tattooed Dragon. "I advise you to step aside. I've made myself clear: we are lawyers, here to have Lin Yujing sign a document. We must see her in person. We have no malicious intent, and we have already consulted with the hospital. Ms. Lin Yujing's current mental state is suitable for seeing clients. Furthermore, Hong Kong law stipulates that no one may forcibly obstruct or prevent a lawyer from meeting with a client. The Lin Family is a client of our New Wealth Law Firm, and Lin Yujing is also part of the Lin Family."
Nine-Tattooed Dragon felt a headache coming on. He wasn't afraid of the two cops, but he was afraid of the two lawyers. Who knew if these two lawyers were some big shots? What if he beat them up and it caused trouble for Song Tianyao? But if he didn't use force, these two refined scoundrels would spout a whole bunch of annoying nonsense, constantly citing legal provisions and their rights. Hong Kong law gave the two lawyers rights, but Song Tianyao hadn't given Nine-Tattooed Dragon the right to beat up his lawyers...
Just as Nine-Tattooed Dragon was about to suddenly strike, giving each of the two lawyers a light but not severe black eye socket, and telling them to go downstairs for treatment and come back later, a male voice said from inside the ward:
"Sir, you've misspoke. The law stipulates that no individual or organization may forcibly obstruct or prevent a lawyer from seeing their client. However, lawyers must also be courteous. Don't you know that clients need to make appointments in advance? I am Ji Wenming, a practicing lawyer at Lu Wenjin Law Office and Lin Yujing's private legal advisor. Regarding the documents you mentioned, I have the right and obligation to receive and review them on behalf of my client if she does not wish to see you. Furthermore, I have the right to demand that you explain any doubts I may have about the documents face-to-face. Please come in."
Chapter 387 Someone had already thought of this.
"You mean, Ah Jing now has a lawyer by her side?" Lin Xiaohe asked Hu Runsheng, who had rushed back, calmly, as he twirled his wedding ring on his finger.
Hu Runsheng leaned forward slightly. "He's a male lawyer, probably in his thirties."
"Oh? Song Tianyao has thought things through, finding a lawyer for my sister?" Lin Xiaohe's expression didn't change upon hearing that Lin Yujing already had a private lawyer. He smiled faintly and said, "Then why are you the only one back? Where are Lawyer Chen and the others?"
Hu Runsheng scratched his head. "Staying at the hospital, Miss Liu's lawyer said they needed to explain every single word in the documents, so Lawyer Chen and the other two stayed behind to explain. I figured the lawyers were already in the ward anyway, and I couldn't help them, so I rushed back first."
"It doesn't matter. Whether she signs that document or not is irrelevant; it's just nonsense. It's best if she has a lawyer, so she doesn't misunderstand the hidden meaning. Even if she doesn't understand it, Song Tianyao will. Once he does, he'll give up on the idea of having Ah Jing cause trouble." Lin Xiaohe patted Hu Runsheng on the shoulder. "You're back just in time. Drive me to the HSBC building. I have an appointment with Mr. Morse, and after that, I need to go to the Bank of East Asia."
After spending nearly an hour reviewing the entire document line by line, Ji Wenming smiled formally at Lawyer Chen and said, "Lawyer Chen, I have reviewed this document. However, my client does not intend to return to her residence at Ngau Tau Shan, so there is no need to trouble her with the right to use the house. After Ms. Lin and her daughter are discharged from the hospital, they will purchase another house to live in. There is no need to trouble the Lin Family. Thank you."