Love You Till the End Chapter 1192 - 1190: Shi Mei vs Shi Keke (37)

Qian Hao was rendered speechless. He lit a cigarette, the smoke curling up in irritation as he drew on it. After a period of contemplation, he finally conceded, "If I absolutely must part with this sum, very well. However, I demand custody of our two children."

Chen Shijin responded, "As you know, in the majority of divorce proceedings, maternal custody is the standard, particularly given your circumstances. Firstly, you engaged in infidelity during the marriage. Secondly, the children are still nursing. Therefore, the likelihood of securing custody is exceedingly slim."

"Then what was the point of this discussion!" Qian Hao exclaimed, his anger rising. "I paid you over a hundred thousand yuan to hire you, and now you tell me the case is unwinnable! What exactly were you doing before this? You always boasted about never losing a case, and now you're feeding me this nonsense!"

"Mr. Qian, please, contain your impatience. Allow me to finish speaking," Chen Shijin, seemingly unfazed, approached him. He placed a hand on Qian Hao's shoulder and added with a hint of mystery, "I stated that the *chances* of winning custody are slim, but I never definitively declared it impossible. Place your trust in me once more; I possess absolute certainty that I can help you secure custody."

"What, you were holding back your true strategy?" Qian Hao's skepticism remained evident.

"Naturally. In our profession, one must possess exceptional skills to thrive in the legal arena. You must have investigated me before appointing me as your defense counsel; there are indeed few who can rival my capabilities," Chen Shijin asserted.

"That's not necessarily true. The female lawyer in court today appeared quite formidable, and I sensed she was on a trajectory surpassing you. I believe you cannot outmatch her, even though I haven't directly contended with her. Her performance in court today was undeniably impressive. Not only was her reasoning clear, but she was also intelligent and quick-witted, resolving issues with every casual remark. Truly, she is not to be underestimated."

Recalling the two probing questions posed in court earlier, Qian Hao suddenly grasped the opponent's subtle strategy. Their intent wasn't merely to elicit an answer but to leverage those questions to convince everyone present that he was not to be believed, rendering him untrustworthy.

Qian Hao was compelled to acknowledge the brilliance of Shi Keke's maneuver. In this manner, regardless of his subsequent words or actions, no one would lend him credence, making the path to winning the case significantly more arduous.

"She possesses a certain level of skill, admittedly, but she stands no true chance against me. I simply did not wish for her to suffer too great a defeat; that is all. A gentleman should yield a little to a lady," Chen Shijin presented himself as almost saintly.

Qian Hao retorted, "I lack the magnanimity for such restraint as you advocate. My sole desire is to conclude this lawsuit swiftly, sever all ties with that unpleasant woman, and ensure we never interact again until our final breaths."

"Rest assured, my friend, the responsibility now rests solely with me. However, before we return to court, allow me to offer a reminder: whatever you hear within the courtroom henceforth, maintain your composure. If you succumb to emotional outbursts as you did earlier, my assistance will be rendered null and void," Chen Shijin cautioned.

"Very well, very well, I understand."

After exchanging a few more words, and seeing that the opportune moment had arrived, the two of them made their way back towards the courtroom.

During the recess, Shi Keke also conferred on a few particulars with Zhang Er, advising her to respond truthfully to any questions posed by the defense lawyer in court later and to refrain from withholding any information.

Once the proceedings resumed, Chen Shijin directed a question towards Zhang Er: "Ms. Zhang Er, do you have a habit of resorting to sleeping pills to induce slumber?"