Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 143 - 142: The Serious Crime Team is busy, if you need something, find Zhang Wei!

Chapter 143: Chapter 142: The Serious Crime Team is busy, if you need something, find Zhang Wei!

Friday, noon.

After finishing lunch, Zhang Wei cleaned up his lunchbox and immediately went over to Tie Ruyun.

"Old Tie, I’m going to swing by the Investigation Department of the Serious Crime Team this afternoon!"

Tie Ruyun was stunned for a moment. Don’t you have no cases on hand? Why would you still want to go to the Investigation Department?

Do you think the Investigation Department is a place you can just go to whenever you feel like it?

However...

"Alright, since you won the case, you’re the boss!"

Zhang Wei had just won the Chengyi Insurance case, which was worth a lawyer’s fee of a million.

Don’t forget about the follow-up annual consultancy fee of twenty million for one year, which, for the Criminal Division, was astronomical.

So Tie Ruyun had to give Zhang Wei face—as of now, Zhang Wei was the big daddy of the Criminal Division!

Although Tie Ruyun was the nominal leader on paper, that leadership had long been in name only.

"Thanks, Old Tie!"

After getting ready, Zhang Wei had Tie Cuilan log his attendance and then left the law firm directly.

"Afternoon slacking-off success, hehe..."

Glancing back at the floor housing Jincheng Law Firm, Zhang Wei smiled faintly and embarked on the subway toward the Martial Association Investigation Department.

At the same time.

Martial Association Headquarters.

Investigation Department, Serious Crime Team 7 Office.

Unlike the relaxed atmosphere of Jin Cheng Law Firm’s Criminal Division, Serious Crime Team 7 had no downtime.

Now nearing noon, the team was still in full swing, with no one even thinking about going to lunch.

"Captain Wu, the progress on this case isn’t fast, and there’s still no feedback from the field agents."

"Captain, why hasn’t the application been approved yet? I’ve been thinking about upgrading my gear!"

"Captain Wu, there’s too much surveillance footage; I can’t handle it all on my own!"

"Captain Wu..."

Recently, Serious Crime Team 7 had been continuously solving cases, arresting quite a few members of criminal groups and lawbreakers, so the higher-ups had started to shift the weight of the cases, delegating many of them to be handled by the team.

From the original newcomer training group to now a crack squad of crime solvers, one could only say that Wu Yong’s heart ached yet thrilled at the same time.

On one hand, their importance was recognized, and they had actual work to do.

On the other hand, because of the sheer volume of work, they were busy until late every day before they could go home.

Thinking about how every time he went home, he could only bow his head and softly kiss his daughter’s sleeping face, Wu Yong felt quite sentimental.

Maybe, this was the price of dedicating one’s life to the justice in one’s heart, right!

"Captain Wu, are you busy?"

"Oh, you’re busy too, Xiao Zhang!"

Wu Yong was interrupted by a greeting and quickly turned around to respond.

But then he immediately realized that the person who had come was not from Serious Crime Team 7, but... Zhang Wei!

"You little rascal, isn’t it Friday today? What brings you to our Investigation Department? Aren’t you working at the law firm?"

"Captain Wu, I recently won a lawsuit and landed a huge contract. Now in the Criminal Division, I’m the chief, and my word is law. What’s wrong with slacking off at work, huh? No big deal~"

Zhang Wei laughed and explained, then he noticed Xia Qianyue, who was wearing headphones and looking down at the monitor screen.

No wonder she hadn’t noticed his arrival—she was watching surveillance footage.

"You’re the chief?" Wu Yong was taken aback for a moment, then came to a realization.

Zhang Wei had indeed made the headlines recently, and with this kid’s knack for solving cases...

However, that case seemed to have unsavory media portrayal.

"Speaking of which, kiddo, after fighting so many lawsuits for the innocent, why did you take a case helping an insurance company this time?"

"Captain Wu, you also think there’s a problem with me?"

"Isn’t that obvious? An insurance company can’t be up to any good, and you’re helping them. Do you know how today’s headlines are talking about you?"

Wu Yong sighed heavily, feeling as though "abetting the tyrant" was virtually written across your face.

"You believe what the media says?"

Zhang Wei chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.

Back when he had won Wang Yuqing’s case, the media collectively stayed silent, with not a peep of coverage about the case.

This was solely because he had cursed at the media at the end of the trial. Although the media did not dare to respond on the surface, they strategically ostracized Zhang Wei in the background.

This led to a situation where the Dongfang Capital Lawyer Circle actually knew very little about Zhang Wei.

If winning such a big case didn’t earn Zhang Wei any fame, and even Auntie Li Qinghe dared to stab him in the back, it was because the media had intervened behind the scenes, playing foul.

And with the insurance company case, Zhang Wei had taken the side of Chengyi Insurance, so naturally, the media wouldn’t miss an opportunity to go after him.

After that case, Zhang Wei gained several nicknames such as "Capital’s Lapdog", "Black-hearted Little Lawyer", and "Insurance Expediter".

However, to a certain person, all the media’s words were just like farting~

After all, even haters added to one’s fame; the media’s disgust and even fear were actually a boost to his reputation.

In his previous life, he had even more unflattering nicknames.

Zhang Wei had long developed a skin thicker than steel; such trivialities didn’t affect him!

What he cared about now was only...

"Captain Wu, you go ahead with your work; I’ll go check on Silly..."

Zhang Wei walked up to Xia Qianyue and patted her shoulder.

"Zhang Wei?!"

Xia Qianyue, who was monitoring surveillance, turned and noticed that Zhang Wei had arrived. She quickly took off her headphones joyfully.

"Silly, what are you watching so intently?"

"Oh, I’m reviewing surveillance footage. We’re currently chasing a serial thief involved in a string of burglaries, but unfortunately, we can’t find any fingerprints at the crime scenes. Captain Wu asked me to watch the surveillance near the burglary sites, maybe we’ll spot the suspect who’s been scoping out the place!"

"I see, you must be working hard~"

Zhang Wei teased her, then immediately followed with a professional tone, "Have you done the criminal psychological profile?"

"The analysis department has done it, but I don’t think the clues they provided are very useful!"

"Alright then, have you eaten?"

"Not yet."

Zhang Wei looked down at Xia Qianyue’s flat chest...

Nutrition needs to keep up!

"How can that be okay? If you don’t eat, where will you get the energy to chase criminals? Here’s what we’ll do: I’ll help you with the surveillance, and you go grab some food!"

"Zhang Wei, how can I let you do my job..."

"What’s wrong with that? I’m the one who found the clues in the surveillance for the previous cases. When it comes to watching surveillance footage, I’m no worse than you!"

Zhang Wei said as he got Xia Qianyue to get up and eat, while he put the headphones on his head.

"Xia Xia, Zhang Wei cares about you!"

Wu Yong, who saw this, didn’t object.

Monitoring the surveillance was indeed a tiring task.

"Let’s all go have lunch. Everyone has been working hard recently to catch the serial burglary criminal. But as Xiao Zhang says, your health is your capital; you can’t neglect yourselves!"

Wu Yong said, gesturing for Old Xing and the others to also go for lunch.

"Xiao Zhang, since you’re here, help us watch the office while we’re out eating!"

"No problem!"

Zhang Wei signaled back, and Wu Yong and the others hurried off to eat.

"They’re finally gone!" With the office empty, Zhang Wei let out a sigh of relief.

He couldn’t use his "ability" with others watching.

Now that the office was empty, it was the perfect time to accelerate the surveillance review!

"The psychological profile report, is this the one? It lists the general information of the criminal suspect, their approximate physique, age, habitual movements, let me see if the surveillance footage has anyone that fits..."

The Serious Crime Team’s lunch breaks were naturally very quick; they all came back up in 15 minutes.

However, when Wu Yong and his team returned to the office, they saw Zhang Wei posting some photos on the evidence board.

"Zhang Wei, what are you doing?"

Wu Yong quickly approached while also looking at the photos Zhang Wei had posted.

"Captain Wu, you’re back!"

Zhang Wei wasn’t shy at all and pointed to the photos, "These are the suspicious individuals I found after reviewing all the surveillance. They were all skulking around the burglary sites, likely scoping them out. They could very well be the targets you’re looking for!"

"You kid, you finished checking the surveillance?"

"Yes, there wasn’t that much surveillance to begin with. I just finished and found these people suspicious. Your targets are likely a gang, and eight or nine out of ten, these individuals are involved!"

Zhang Wei pointed to one of the photos on the evidence board, "Especially this guy, he should be the main perpetrator of the burglaries. I checked his record, he has plenty of priors, is experienced in committing crimes, and he has also appeared near the crime scene."

As he spoke, Zhang Wei held up four fingers, "Four times, he appeared in the surveillance footage four times before the burglaries, each time in a different disguise. But he can’t fool my eyes!"

"You kid, you really found something?"

Wu Yong looked at Zhang Wei in disbelief, while Old Xing, Ah Ni, and the others all opened their eyes wide.

How could you be so tough, kid? Watching "a few minutes" of surveillance, and you found the targets they hadn’t found after several nights of toiling?

"Old Xing, go inform the field team. Tamu and Ah Ni, come with me, and Xia Xia... you stay back at the headquarters on standby to support us when necessary!"

Wu Yong intended to act immediately once the target was identified, but upon seeing Zhang Wei, he decided Xia Qianyue should stay back.

Xia Qianyue opened her mouth to speak but ultimately nodded in acceptance of the task.

Normally with her temperament, she would be the first to rush out if there was a criminal to catch.

"Go!"

Wu Yong instructed, taking his team and leaving immediately.

Old Xing also rushed to the field support department, arranging personnel support.

The office of Serious Crime Team 7 suddenly seemed empty.

"Silly, you’ve been so busy lately, have your in-laws said anything?"

"Ugh, don’t even mention it, they’ve been pushing me to request a transfer, suggesting I should move to logistics or internal affairs, basically anywhere but staying in the serious crime squad!"

Xia Qianyue, seeing no one around, confided in Zhang Wei.

When it came to her parents, the usually carefree Xia Qianyue also propped her cheeks in her hands, looking downcast.

Indeed, no one can stand the nagging of parents.

"Your parents are just worried about you, if it were me, I wouldn’t want my daughter dealing with criminals every day either," Zhang Wei said.

"Now you’re talking about me, aren’t you also dealing with criminals every day? I feel like our jobs are pretty similar, you know?"

"Is that so?"

Zhang Wei touched his nose, quickly changing the subject, "Let’s not talk about work. Now that we have some free time, what are your plans for today?"

"I have to be on standby, Captain Wu and the others might need support!"

As Xia Qianyue spoke, she opened a drawer and then pulled out a newspaper.

"I’ve been following your case lately, Zhang Wei. Why are you representing the insurance company in court, especially when the plaintiff is so pitiful? It really tugs at my heart."

"Wow, you too are on the plaintiff’s side..."

Seeing Xia Qianyue also mention the insurance company case, Zhang Wei was suddenly speechless.

This case, along with media hype, was making his reputation stink.

Ding-ling-ling!

Just as Zhang Wei was about to explain, the office phone suddenly rang.

"Captain Wu, what’s going on?"

"What, the suspect has escaped and needs support, and you want me to go find Old Xing to send more people?"

"Okay, okay, I’ll be right over. If you need support in the pursuit, I’ll come too!"

"Yes, yes, no problem on my end!"

Xia Qianyue hung up the phone, then looked at Zhang Wei with an apologetic face.

"Go on, catch the crooks; that’s the most important thing!"

Zhang Wei smiled helplessly, signaling Xia Qianyue not to worry about him.

Although he hoped Xia Qianyue would stay, he knew it wasn’t realistic.

"Thank you, Zhang Wei!"

Xia Qianyue said a word of thanks before dashing out like the wind.

"Sigh—"

"Why is Serious Crime Team 7 so busy!"

Zhang Wei’s enthusiasm quickly turned into a long sigh.

The office was once again empty.

But soon, Old Xing returned.

"Ah, Xia Xia is so energetic in everything she does, youth is wonderful~"

If Xia Qianyue was the epitome of youthful vitality, then Old Xing was the embodiment of a ’lying-flat’ person, just getting by without doing much.

Even in the Serious Crime Team, Old Xing was the type to do as little work as possible.

That, Zhang Wei had also noticed.

"Old Xing, how come you didn’t go out?"

"Hehe, with Captain Wu and the others on it, my presence would be redundant. Notifying field support is enough. After all, someone has to stay back at headquarters to provide backup, and why shouldn’t that person be me?"

Wow, Old Xing could find such virtuous excuses for his laziness, Zhang Wei had to admit he was amazed.

Old Xing sighed again, "There’s so much going on at work recently, plus trouble at home, I just don’t have the energy to work!"

"What’s going on at home?" Zhang Wei quickly asked.

Old Xing gave Zhang Wei a look, then waved his hand.

"Forget it, you’re a lawyer, but I guess you wouldn’t understand these vexing matters. There’s no need to trouble you."

"Old Xing, what are you saying? Do you think I’m not up to it?"

Zhang Wei was displeased when Old Xing made that remark.

"Why not talk about it anyway? I’ve got some free time today and can offer you some advice for free,"

With nothing else to do, he quickly pressed Old Xing for details.

"Zhang, it’s not that I’m troubled, but my son is. Recently, because of some issues with a house, he’s been at his wits’ end, but you’re not a real estate lawyer, you couldn’t handle it..."

"Your son is buying a house in Dongfang Capital, and frankly, the property prices around here are so high that you couldn’t afford one even if you emptied your savings. Are you taking bribes or something?"

"What are you talking about, kid? Don’t make reckless accusations. What sort of perks could we possibly have in the Serious Crime Team? Taking bribes is out of the question!"

Old Xing was taken aback and quickly shook his head in denial, "My son, he bought a house on the outskirts near the suburbs. The prices there are indeed affordable, but there’s an issue with the developer. He has recently fallen into trouble..."

Old Xing began to recount the stressful events of the recent period.

It was all about his son wanting to buy a house; he couldn’t afford one in the city, so he had to settle for the suburbs. However, the suburb’s developer was suspected of false advertising. Before the purchase, everything seemed so perfect, but once they did a thorough check afterward, they realized that all the promised amenities were non-existent, with not even a shadow of the nearby schools and hospitals.

They decided to ask for a refund, but of course, the developer wouldn’t allow it, even threatening them that after signing the contract not only the deposit would not be refunded, but they would also have to still pay the upcoming housing payments!

After listening, Zhang Wei immediately understood.

"No problem, I’ll settle this. Have your son come over, and I will just print out a document!"

Zhang Wei said this and immediately asked Old Xing to contact his son.

"Really?"

"Of course, I can take care of it in minutes!"

Old Xing, still doubtful, but nevertheless made the call.

hours later.

The Serious Crime Team 7 Office was bustling once again.

"Haha, we finally caught them!"

Wu Yong led his team back, his face brimming with joy.

They had caught the suspect group, and at the gang’s hideout, they had found quite a bit of incriminating tools like crowbars, lock-picking devices, clearly nabbing them red-handed.

The case was almost certainly cracked; all that was left was to interrogate the suspects later.

Wu Yong was very pleased internally, but as soon as he entered the office, he saw Old Xing with a young man, talking to Zhang Wei.

"Old Xing, isn’t this your son? Isn’t he supposed to be at work today?"

Old Xing and the young man didn’t reply but looked at Zhang Wei with utmost respect.

"Xia Zhang, can a piece of paper really take down those unscrupulous property developers?"

"Of course, this isn’t just any piece of paper. They’ll be scared once they see this document!"

Zhang Wei held the paper leisurely, saying, "To handle these real estate people, you can’t just file a civil lawsuit; they have plenty of ways to drag it out. And even if they were made to pay some compensation, they could still delay matters indefinitely. You have to understand what these people really fear, and what they fear the most is the investigation by the Procuratorate’s Office!"

"This lawsuit application, coupled with the testimony of the victims, is enough to prompt an investigation by the Financial Bureau. Once that happens, these guys will face legal consequences due to the compulsory enforcement of the real estate agreements. They won’t just stop hassling you; the parent company’s cash flow might get hit. Once their accounts get frozen by the banks, expect the property company to go bankrupt; if the higher-ups get a thorough audit, I bet not many will come out clean—they’ll all end up in jail!"

"So, what you mean is..." Old Xing and the young man quickly looked over.

"This paper is the tool you need. You can join forces with other homebuyers, take this complaint letter, and negotiate a settlement. Then, not only will you get your down payments and principal back, but also all those unreasonable penalties will be waived!"

"Really? Thank you so much, Lawyer Zhang!"

Old Xing had yet to say anything, but his son was already jumping with excitement.

The young man had been almost driven insane by the threats from the property developers over this period.

And now, Lawyer Zhang had managed to resolve the issue with a mere piece of paper.

It truly felt like a break in the clouds revealing a clear blue sky!

"That’s right. Once you pinpoint your opponent’s weakness, you can strike a deadly blow. I just happened to know what these people fear, so naturally, I addressed the problem with the right remedy!" Zhang Wei chuckled, waving his hand dismissively.

For him, this was just a minor case; he didn’t even need to get personally involved to solve it—it was that easy!

After another word of thanks from Old Xing, he then let his son leave.

Meanwhile, Wu Yong and others watched the scene, stunned in place.

"Buddy, your few words and a single piece of paper solved Old Xing’s frustrating situation?"

Wu Yong thought to himself that it was indeed true—lawyers with their way with words were indeed skilful.

"Zhang Wei, I have also gotten involved in a civil lawsuit recently; can you give me some advice on it?"

Seeing Zhang Wei’s capability, the girl Ah Ni promptly approached him, eager to get on his good side.

"What did the court say?"

"They said I was at fault and ordered me to pay damages out of court, but as you know, Zhang Wei, our Serious Crime team doesn’t make much. Where would I have saved any money?"

"Okay, I’ll look into the situation at the court, and I’ll take care of it for you."

"Thanks a lot, Zhang Wei! I’ll take you out for a meal later!" grinned Ah Ni in thanks and went back to her work cheerfully.

"Kid, is there anything you can’t handle?"

Wu Yong couldn’t contain his curiosity and came closer.

"Captain Wu, what are you talking about? I just know a little about the law, that’s all," replied Zhang Wei modestly before getting up to find Xia Qianyue.

"This kid, he really has the talent of a lawyer, but he’s also a talent in solving cases... sigh..."

Wu Yong glanced at Zhang Wei with a bit of regret.

Such an outstanding talent, what a pity he’s a lawyer...