「A few days ago.」
Jiang Daping found him and asked for his help with the defense. Just to be safe, he made a point to look up his opponent's background and previous performance. In their profession, before defending a case, it is vital to understand the opposing lawyer's situation. And these details are typically indicated in the copy of the complaint, specifying the plaintiff's litigation lawyer. Knowing both yourself and the enemy ensures victory in every battle.
But finding the identity of the opposing lawyer took him quite some effort because the copy of the complaint had been destroyed by Jiang Daping. He had glanced over it in a hurry and failed to notice who the litigation lawyer was. In the end, it was only after he personally visited the court to fetch the case files, details, and evidence material before the trial that he discovered the identity of the opposing lawyer.
