Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 153 - 152: The Litigation Department is Shocked, The Identity of the Little Apprentice?

Chapter 153: Chapter 152: The Litigation Department is Shocked, The Identity of the Little Apprentice?

Late March.

Monday, a workday.

Zhang Wei arrived at the law firm early feeling refreshed and clear-headed.

There was no helping it; winning a case just fills you with that much confidence.

Any lawyer who secures a sky-high settlement for their client would walk with a spring in their step.

Zhang Wei was actually quite modest about it, given that to outsiders it only seemed like his pace was a bit quicker than usual, with no apparent reason.

Zhang Wei strode quickly to the criminal division’s office, poured himself a cup of hot water, and then sat there spacing out and goofing off.

Soon enough, Tie Ruyun, Li Yueqin, and others arrived as well.

A weekend had passed, and they had all digested the shock of the 27 million settlement.

However, Zhang Wei could sense that the way these two looked at him had subtly changed.

This must be what the eyes of newbies gazing at a pro looked like, right?

"Master, I’m here~"

Along with the energetic greeting, the adorable little apprentice arrived as well.

"Xiao Meng, has the client arrived yet? I remember he said he’d come over on Monday, right?"

"Oh, Old Master He will be here soon; should we go down and wait for him?"

"Of course, even though we’re just tying up loose ends now, we can’t let our guard down. Hurry and send Old Master He a text message!"

"Ah, got it~"

After giving a few instructions to Old Tie and Xiao Li, Zhang Wei took Lin Yumeng with him to the 25th floor.

To welcome He Qingnian, the two of them naturally had to step up personally.

Almost at 9 o’clock, He Qingnian finally arrived.

But He Qingnian didn’t come by himself; by his side were his two sons... and his daughter-in-law.

"Dad, walk slowly, take your time."

"Yes, Dad, do you want some water? I can go to the reception and get you a glass?"

"Dad, you must be tired. These lawyers, I swear, why can’t they discuss official matters at home instead of making us travel all the way to the firm!"

Zhang Wei and Lin Yumeng saw the elevator doors open, and He Qingnian’s eldest son He Wen and younger son He Wu were supporting him from the left and the right, while the daughter-in-law He Zhen was bustling about them, looking the very image of filial piety.

"What a scene of filial devotion, brotherly respect, and virtuous daughter-in-law~"

Watch as these three, who had transformed overnight, enhanced their act; Zhang Wei and Lin Yumeng widened their eyes in astonishment.

Can you believe it?

Just a few days ago, they sneered at He Qingnian and were harsh towards Zhang Wei and Lin Yumeng; now they’ve suddenly put on this act?

You have to say, 13.5 million can indeed change people!

The proceedings that followed went exceptionally smoothly, with the check being handed over to Old Master He Qingnian, and then Zhang Wei and Lin Yumeng even accompanied the old man to the bank to complete the transfer.

However, in the VIP reception room of the bank, Old Master He had a private moment with Zhang Wei, and his sons and daughter-in-law waited outside for a while.

When they came out again, Old Master He was very satisfied and expressed his gratitude to Zhang Wei.

"Thank you, Lawyer Zhang. I know my case wasn’t an easy one. When I first sought advice, more than a dozen law firms told me it couldn’t be done, only your firm was willing to help me."

"Also, thank you for your suggestion; I believe my sons will be filial to me. I’m really grateful to you!"

In the end, Old Master He bowed three times to Zhang Wei before leaving.

Only after Old Master He had left did Lin Yumeng approach and ask, "Master, what exactly did you say to Old Master He? Why do his son and daughter-in-law look at you so strangely?"

"It’s simple. I advised Old Master He to use the 13.5 million to purchase a charity fund, entrusting all the money to the charity organization to manage. Every year, Old He can only withdraw 500,000, spread over 27 years."

"Master, although I know it’s not nice to say this, but what if something happens to Old Master He?"

"Then, the remaining money will all be donated to charity organizations!"

"So that means..."

"That’s why his two sons and daughter-in-law will surely treasure Old Master He. They can’t wait for the old man to live another 27 years."

"But the old master is nearly 70 years old, after 27 years he’ll be..."

"That’ll depend on whether his two sons are filial enough. In their hearts, they’re certainly hoping Old Master He will live as long as possible."

Lin Yumeng blinked, realizing that it made sense...

Zhang Wei had achieved his goal, and there was nothing left to do at the bank.

He led Lin Yumeng back to the law firm.

With the case concluded, the outcome was naturally a happy one for everyone.

But just as the compensation case came to an end, and Tie Cuilan entered the result into the system,

All the senior partners of the firm saw the case status update and the outcome...

On the 30th floor, in the office.

Shen Zhengyi was staring at the refreshed webpage before him, especially when he saw the settlement result of the Harper Cigar case, and his eyes widened.

"Didn’t Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren say this case couldn’t be won?"

"How did the criminal division win... oh boy, the settlement amount is a whopping 27 million, and it’s a contingency fee contract with 50% lawyer’s fees. This performance surpasses the total achievements of the three bottom groups in the commercial civil division combined!"

Although as the head of the litigation department, Shen Zhengyi was happy about the victory of his team, he particularly did not want the criminal division to steal such a major spotlight.

Ultimately, his main subordinates were all in the commercial and civil divisions.

The criminal division was like a stepchild—neglected by uncles and unloved by grandmothers; in his heart, he did not care for the criminal division either.

Everyone knew that the criminal division didn’t make money, but the big boss insisted on maintaining the division, and every time the criminal division’s expenses had to be deducted from the litigation department’s overall performance.

And now, you tell me the criminal division made money, and they made more than ten million in attorney fees, completely crushing the other six groups!

Not only that, but this case was also dug out from the cases rejected by the civil division.

The civil division thought the case was unwinnable, but the criminal division took it on and, crucially, won.

Is there anything more face-slapping than that?

In his opinion, this was an ultimate slap in the face; his face felt swollen from the blows.

"Good job, Tie Ruyun; I didn’t expect you to have such skill!"

Shen Zhengyi’s expression was somewhat somber, for the attorney fees from the case exceeded ten million, and it was a compensation case—news that would certainly spread throughout Jincheng Law Firm.

As expected, his phone had already started ringing with messages.

He opened one to see they were from other partners at the law firm; they had clearly seen the results of this case.

"The litigation department is impressive, claiming 27 million in compensation—nearly catching up with a business department deal!"

"I didn’t expect Harper Cigar Company to concede; their chief advisory lawyer is that Professor Mo Mingchuan. Your litigation department really has some formidable people."

"Boss Shen, I recently bought a few boxes of Harper’s cigars; why don’t I send them all to you as a way to commemorate your department’s victory in this case?"

As the messages refreshed one after another, Shen Zhengyi’s face couldn’t help but twitch.

Ding-ling-ling!

Suddenly, the landline rang.

Looking at the caller ID, his expression changed dramatically.

The moment he answered the call, his expression grew serious, "Boss, what would you like to instruct me on?"

"Yes, yes, I know—the Harper Cigar case. You also frequently smoke cigars from their company, I remember..."

"No, no, it wasn’t someone from the civil division who took the case, it was a different division’s case..."

"You say, the lead attorney?"

"Oh, one moment please, let me check; it seems the name is... Lin Yumeng... Yes, that’s the name!"

"Ah! What did you say, she’s from your family, she’s your..."

After the call ended, Shen Zhengyi was unable to return to his senses for a long while.

Because the last bit of news was just too "explosive," it left him in shock.

Meanwhile.

26th floor, business department office.

"Dad, what are you saying, my sister reported to the law firm?"

"Impossible, she didn’t come to our business department; I thought she wanted to play around outside for a few days."

"Ah, she went to the litigation department and even joined the criminal division, not the civil or commercial division—are you sure you got the news right?"

"Yes, yes, I shouldn’t doubt you, but sister’s major isn’t criminal law; what’s she doing in the criminal division—I also don’t understand?"

"Alright, alright, I’m heading over now, I’m going right now. I will definitely handle this for you, absolutely, absolutely..."

Though in the entire law firm, Lin Yufeng could snub anyone he wanted, he couldn’t snub his own father.

After all, his father was the boss of the firm, and he was his son.

But the news his father just provided was so startling that it took Lin Yufeng, the young master, several seconds to fully digest it.

"Lin Yumeng, you really know how to make things uncomfortable for me, and that criminal division, daring to take in just anyone, allowing my sister to interact with criminals every day—it’s simply tarnishing the reputation of the Lin family!"

Lin Yufeng grumbled under his breath and hurried out of the business department.

The other attorneys in the business department were all puzzled; didn’t their supervisor usually like to stay in his office? Why was he rushing out today?

Could it be that he was going to negotiate another big project?

But that wasn’t right; for project negotiations, the supervisor always took his female assistant with him, yet this time he left by himself.

Could it be that Lin Yufeng was going out to find another girl?

The style of the Lin family’s eldest son was well-known in the law firm.

However, Lin Yufeng didn’t care about the speculation of his subordinates; he headed straight for the litigation department located on the floor below, and specifically for the criminal division.

...

26th floor, litigation department.

When the elevator doors opened, Lin Yufeng was seething with wrath.

"Young Master Lin!"

"Master Lin!"

"Supervisor Lin!"

"Grand Master Lin!"

Along the way, every assistant, lawyer, including team leaders who saw Lin Yufeng appear, all bowed in greeting.

But Lin Yufeng paid them no heed and strode directly towards the Criminal Division’s office.

"Young Master Lin, why are you here?"

Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren of the Business and Civil Division saw Lin Yufeng and naturally fawned over him with ingratiating smiles.

After all, he was Jincheng’s esteemed young master; they couldn’t do enough to curry favor with him.

Since Lin Yufeng was headed for the Criminal Division, he inevitably had to pass through their office area, so Li and Wang followed him along the way.

However, they found it strange; usually, when the young master visited the Litigation Department, wasn’t he there to see Bai Meiqi?

But Lawyer Bai’s office was on the outside, so why was he heading further inside today?

As they walked, they sensed something was amiss because Lin Yufeng’s destination seemed to be the Criminal Division at the very end.

"This..."

"What is Young Master Lin doing going to the Criminal Division?"

Li and Wang exchanged glances, seeing the confusion in each other’s eyes.

After all, the Project Department and the Criminal Division were not related in the slightest.

Lin Yufeng arrived at the door of the Criminal Division and without regard to the situation inside, took a deep breath, and shouted loudly, "Lin! Yumeng!"

Inside the office, Lin Yumeng, who had been engrossed in organizing files, immediately raised her head at the sound of this voice.

And what she saw was an irate figure.

"Eek!" The young girl was so frightened she ducked down, hoping in vain to hide behind her computer screen.

"I knew you’d be here!"

But Lin Yufeng had already spotted her and stormed into the office, consumed with anger.

"Director Lin!"

"Young Master Lin!"

"Lin..."

Tie Cuilan, Tie Ruyun, and Li Yueqin, along the way, all stepped aside, not daring to make a sound.

Lin Yufeng didn’t notice them either; his target was...

A large hand reached out and grabbed Lin Yumeng from behind the computer screen, then pulled her out and started dragging her away.

"Come on, the Criminal Division is no place for you. Follow me!"

"No, I don’t want to leave! I want to stay in the Criminal Division!" urged Lin Yumeng, as she desperately resisted, her eyes pleadingly looking around for help.

Tie Ruyun and the others were dumbfounded, wondering why the son of the major law firm’s owner had come to the Criminal Division to seize someone.

Zhang Wei, meanwhile, watched the scene with interest and quickly realized something.

"Lin Yumeng, Lin Yufeng; these names were the clues. I had no idea my little apprentice was..."

"Master, save me~"

His train of thought was swiftly interrupted by his apprentice’s cries for help.

"Young Master Lin, show some mercy!"

Zhang Wei immediately stepped forward, grabbing hold of Lin Yufeng’s arm.

His action took Tie Ruyun and the others by surprise.

That was the big boss’s son; did he really dare to lay a hand on him?

You’re really not afraid of death!

"What are you doing, you newbie?"

"Let go, will you? Do you even realize whose arm you’re holding?"

Li and Wang had been standing at the door watching the drama unfold, but when they saw Zhang Wei intervene, panic set in, and they immediately sprang into action.

Transforming into loyal defenders, they barked furiously at Zhang Wei.

"Young Master Lin, Xiao Meng is my apprentice. Are you just going to take her away like this?"

Zhang Wei ignored the two men, looking straight into Lin Yufeng’s eyes.

"If I decide to take someone away, who dares to stop me?" Lin Yufeng scoffed, his gaze toward Zhang Wei growing colder by the moment.

"Exactly, if Young Master Lin wants to take someone, who in the firm would dare to stop him?"

"Indeed, no lady eyed by Young Master Lin can escape. Let go of him quickly!"

Li and Wang quickly echoed from behind.

But their words instantly enraged Lin Yufeng.

"To hell with you all!"

He barked furiously, shaking off Zhang Wei’s arm, and then slapped backward.

Slap, slap!

Two crisp sounds later, bright red handprints appeared on the faces of Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren.

The two of them were shocked, rooted to the spot.

Aren’t we just helping you? Why are we getting hit?

After the fight, Lin Yufeng was still fuming when he scolded, "You two sons of bitches, watch your words when you speak, she is my sister!"

Fuck!

Fuck!

Fuck!

Three cries of shock erupted in succession.

Li Qingshou, Wang Jianren, and Tie Ruyun, the three grown men, were stupefied.

Lin Yumeng was actually Lin Yufeng’s sister!

Wasn’t that to say she was the big boss’s daughter?

Explosive news, absolutely explosive.

Li Yueqin was also dumbfounded, and Tie Cuilan’s mouth gaped wide enough to fit an egg.

Only Zhang Wei, given Lin Yufeng’s previous behavior, seemed to have guessed this outcome.

The pair had similar names, and his little apprentice’s family was clearly wealthy, obviously not ordinary folk.

But he had not expected that Lin Yumeng was actually Lin Xiangtian’s daughter.

"Young Master Lin, even if you are the big boss’s son, you can’t just take Xiao Meng away. After all, she is an adult and has the right to make her own choices!"

But even when facing Lin Yufeng, Zhang Wei stood his ground.

"So, are you really trying to stop me?"

"Not at all, not at all, I just want you to see that Xiao Meng doesn’t want to go with you!"

"Xiao Meng, that’s a rather affectionate nickname. Are you thinking of taking advantage of my sister?"

"You misunderstand, Young Master Lin. Xiao Meng is my apprentice, and as her mentor, I naturally stand by her side. As for the nickname, it’s just a habit, nothing more to it."

Zhang Wei shielded the struggling Lin Yumeng behind him, standing between her and Lin Yufeng.

Seeing that Zhang Wei wouldn’t budge, Lin Yufeng sneered and arrogantly yelled, "My sister doesn’t need a rookie as a mentor. From this moment on, she has nothing to do with the criminal department anymore!"

After he said that, he moved to act again.

But Zhang Wei clapped his hands, abruptly interrupting Lin Yufeng’s movement.

"Are you really trying to stop me?"

"I’ve said it, Xiao Meng has her own right to choose. Have you considered what she wants in your actions?"

Lin Yumeng quickly interjected, "Master is right, I want to be in the criminal department, I don’t want to go to any project department!"

Lin Yufeng’s eyes narrowed, his fingers clenching into a fist.

He was pondering whether he could take down this presumptuous rookie in just a few moves.

As for hitting someone in the company, he figured he’d just pay a bit of compensation and easily smooth over any impact.

Did this rookie really dare to sue Lin Yufeng?

"Young Master Lin, your client has arrived!"

Just as Lin Yufeng was about to make his move, a woman’s voice rang out at the door of the criminal department office.

Bai Meiqi stood at the entrance with her arms crossed, leaning against the doorframe, her eyes fixed on Lin Yufeng and Zhang Wei as if watching a drama.

In the presence of Bai Meiqi, Lin Yufeng’s demeanor naturally softened a bit, "What client?"

"Who else could it be, the big project you’ve been talking about lately, the representative from ’Super Energy Drink Company’ is here, and your assistant is asking for your whereabouts in the company group chat, don’t you want to keep the client waiting?"

Hearing Bai Meiqi’s words, Lin Yufeng cursed inwardly.

But now that the client had arrived, he couldn’t keep them waiting, especially since this project was important.

As for Lin Yumeng, she couldn’t run from the temple if she didn’t run with the monk – after all, she was still within Jincheng Law Firm.

"Fine, I’ll let you off for today!"

Lin Yufeng snorted coldly and gave Zhang Wei a glance before leaving the criminal department office.

With Lin Yufeng gone, Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren also left.

On the other hand, Bai Meiqi walked into the office leisurely.

"So the big boss’s daughter is in your criminal department – that really is a big deal. But let me warn you, Young Master Lin is not someone who is forgiving. Today’s incident might have angered him, so be careful of his revenge!"

After giving the warning, Bai Meiqi left as well.

Her words were obviously directed at Zhang Wei.

She was cautioning Zhang Wei to be wary of Lin Yufeng’s retaliation.

But what kind of person was Zhang Wei? He feared neither heaven nor earth.

Although Lin Yufeng was a leader, they were, after all, in separate departments.

Moreover, Zhang Wei felt confident that he had done nothing wrong.

While Zhang Wei was not under psychological pressure, Lin Yumeng’s big eyes began to redden.

Clearly, Lin Yufeng’s appearance had caused his little apprentice some concerns.

Helplessly, Zhang Wei started thinking about how to comfort his dear little apprentice.

Surely he couldn’t just send her back out, right?