Steel Knife

As it turned out, Lin Qi wasn't the type to boast. On the third day after Uncle Tom Uncle Tom's arrest, he visited him and told him that he had hired a very capable lawyer for the workers and would try to help them win the case.

This immediately elevated Lin Qi's image among these workers, and since he was also Neil's son, he was considered "one of their own." Coupled with their current fear and unease, Lin Qi's appearance undoubtedly provided them with a sense of security.

"There is never a victory that can be easily obtained, and justice is not written by flower petals. We must 《Resistance》, we must persevere..." Lin Qi's face was filled with a resolute expression. His voice was heavy, but within that heavy voice lay a courage and strength that could break through everything! At this moment, Lin Qi was not alone. Countless pioneers stood with him. The arrested workers felt something they had never felt before. They were determined to fight the evil factory owner to the end!

After comforting and encouraging a large group of imprisoned workers, Lin Qi left under Adam's complex and unspoken gaze.

After some haggling, he was hired by Lin Qi as the legal counsel for Interstellar Trade Company for 2,200 yuan a month. This was his first case.

Before he arrived, he knew very well that Lin Qi's purpose in encouraging these people and even sending him here to provide legal aid to the workers and represent them in this lawsuit was to drag the lawsuit out until the plaintiff went bankrupt as much as possible.

As long as they can drag it out, the court and the bank will not be able to auction off their houses to compensate the factory owners for their losses. At the same time, the case of Interstellar Trade Company will be completed earlier and will have priority in disposal. Their houses and assets will flow into Lin Qi's hands through Foreclosure Auction at a relatively low price.

Lin Qi that awaits the plaintiff in this case is bankruptcy. His assets, factories, everything will become Lin Qi's property, including the seized goods worth millions but now worthless.

He spent less than 300,000 to swallow up the assets of a group of people, everything of a capitalist, and so many goods.

Adam felt that Lin Qi was not a handsome and outstanding young man; he was a devil disguised in a way that made people lower their guard.

The people thanking Lin Qi in front of them probably don't know that everything they have will be taken away by Lin Qi.

Adam was overthinking things. How much money could he possibly make by plundering the worthless belongings of these workers?

To put it bluntly, Lin Qi wouldn't even consider all the workers' possessions combined, including their houses. Those houses in the Lower District weren't even Uptown District! What he wanted was the factory, and some hardworking workers who would grit their teeth and persevere even if they were treated badly, simply because the houses they lived in belonged to Lin Qi, because they owed Lin Qi a large sum of money, and because of a favor they could never repay.

These are far more valuable than the little money squeezed out of them. That's why, even though Adam understands contracts and business quite well, he can't become a capitalist—he doesn't understand the true meaning of value.

On December 15th, due to the impact of the general strike, the preseason games of the professional Rugby amateur league, which were originally scheduled for November, officially began. Because of the compressed schedule, the upcoming games were arranged very intensively, which put each team's bench strength and physical management to the test.

"The weather is nice today. I wonder if the upcoming matches will be as nice as the weather!" The mayor said to Lin Qi as he returned to the stands after giving his opening speech.

The impact of the general strike has not completely dissipated. Although the strike came and went quickly, its destructive power and influence were absolutely extraordinary.

Sports not only inspire a fighting spirit, but also provide a way for people to release their emotions.

Lin Qi smiled. "I think that's how it should be."

The mayor's face was also more smiling. He had come to the game in person, and some social celebrities had also come to join in the fun. It would be good if the team could win, but if they lost, he would lose face.

He didn't actually intend to come himself; his original plan was to send someone who could represent him. But in the end, he decided to appear here anyway, with the aim of "sharing joy with the people."

Aloofness and detachment are not the right way to govern. Occasionally getting closer to the people can make one's image more vibrant. The mayor understands this well, and judging from the reactions of ordinary people who came to watch the game, everyone was very pleasantly surprised.

For many viewers, sharing the same hobbies as the mayor and supporting the same team is a novel and proud experience.

As the whistle blew, everyone's attention turned to the Ball Field, and soon they made a surprising discovery.

Compared to the away team, which seemed out of sorts, the local team from Sabine City quickly got into the game, and their fast and efficient execution put the match in a climax right from the start.

The commentator's voice never lowered, and the head coach on the sidelines had a lot more smiles on his face. He proved that his ability and methods were not in question. Next, it was time to overcome all obstacles and fight his way into the professional league.

The course and result of the match were within people's acceptable range, and were even a big surprise. In the second half, the opposing team's key players even seemed to avoid playing.

When they have the Rugby and are surrounded by several opponents, they will immediately pass the ball to get rid of these crazy, reckless charges.

Ultimately, the resounding victory and the coach's beaming smile became the front-page headline of the following day's Sabine Daily: "Five Years Later, We Set Sail Again!"

Throughout the Sabine City, from the gradually released homeless to people like the mayor, everyone was talking about this great victory.

The once quiet city suddenly came alive because of a ball game, and discussing the game seemed to have become a fashionable phenomenon. Even Lin Qi and the Interstellar Trade Company became the subject of people's conversations.

Some even wanted to invest in the club and share in the benefits, but Lin Qi naturally refused.

On that very day, the investigation into the Listoan Group was about to conclude, and the Investigation Team had not yet discovered much of value.

The Listoan Group employs some of the best people in the Federal, and they know how to make everything look normal, including their ledgers.

The fact that the Investigation Team started packing up brought a sigh of relief to the entire company, from top to bottom, signifying the end of the investigation and the beginning of a new life.

Behind this, the governor of the Neighboring State and some members of the Conservative Party also played a huge role. It wasn't that Listoan was without flaws, but rather that the pressure to continue the investigation was too great.

When people discover a problem, there are actually many other factors behind it that contributed to its creation. For example, some accounts of companies related to Listoan provide evidence that Listoan's ledgers have been "manipulated".

If they were to thoroughly investigate everything, there would be too many things to uncover. They also lacked a suitable reason to detain the entire Group Company and prevent them from relocating. Furthermore, the governor of the Neighboring State had made a statement, indicating that they couldn't produce strong evidence for many things in a short period of time. Therefore, they had no choice but to let go.

Although the Investigation Team was very reluctant, there was nothing they could do about it; after all, they hadn't been able to find that crucial point.

But at that moment, a stylishly dressed girl wearing sunglasses walked into the Investigation Team's private office.

This is a very stylish and beautiful girl. She has long blonde hair, a curvaceous figure, and more importantly, she is very pretty and young. The moment she took off her glasses, the light in the office seemed to brighten because of her appearance.

"Is there anything I can help you with, ma'am?" The Investigation Team in charge of receiving her poured her a cup of coffee, a privilege not afforded to others.

The girl didn't pick up her coffee; she simply looked at the agent sitting opposite her and said softly, "I have some things here that you want..."

Immediately to the agents' astonishment, the girl stood up, casually unbuckled her belt, took off her clothes, and revealed her naked body.

The detective was so shocked that he stood up. After a few seconds, he immediately dialed the head of the Investigation Team.

Inside the Listoan Group's Office Building, the head of the Investigation Team faced Neo with a cold expression. Neo's sarcastic remarks made him want to punch the man in the face a few times.

But he held back. He knew that if he did that, his future would be ruined. These capitalists were best at using their money to distort the truth. He could only endure it.

Just then, his assistant pushed open the office door and quickly walked to the head of the Investigation Team, his face beaming with excitement, and whispered something in his ear.

Twenty seconds later, the head of the Investigation Team couldn't help but smile, the curve of which grew wider and wider until he finally burst into laughter.

"Neo, it seems this battle is far from over..." He smiled for a moment before his smile faded. "I am now formally informing you that you are prohibited from leaving Sabine City. A court injunction will be issued shortly."

After saying that, he turned and left quickly, his steps much lighter than when he came.

Neo, who had just been wearing a victorious smile, now had a grim expression. He immediately summoned his secretary and ordered, "Find out exactly what happened!"