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But he was out of options, so he thought, might as well call that lawyer friend and hear their advice.
After all, he did have a bit of a connection to the case, as they were the victims.
He hadn't even started to explain when his lawyer friend on the other end said, "Director Ding, you don't have to say anything, I watched the live broadcast of the trial. All I can say is that this verdict... it's quite bold."
The two of them chatted casually for a bit when the lawyer friend chimed in, "Director Ding, let me ask, about the compensation your side previously received... you should start thinking of a way to deal with it..."
What? Ding Deshui was startled and said, "No, wait, Lawyer Zhou, what do you mean 'start thinking of a way'? What about the compensation?"
He didn't understand the implication at all.