Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 160 - 159: Choosing Zhang Wei? Lin Yufeng is in discomfort again

Chapter 160: Chapter 159: Choosing Zhang Wei? Lin Yufeng is in discomfort again

(In response to feedback from book friends, who say it’s uncomfortable when the case is stuck, Author Germ feels uncomfortable seeing the readers’ lords in discomfort, so I’ve decided to rush the ending out for everyone. And one more thing at the end: begging for monthly tickets, subscriptions, and favorites.)

PS1: Author Germ is voluntarily updating, I haven’t been coerced...

PS2: This weekend, I might, perhaps, probably be taking a leave of absence...

...

In the studio, backstage.

Director Zheng sat with a gloomy face.

Next to him, Lin Yufeng also had an unsightly expression. Accompanying him, Ren Xingzhou and Shen Zhengyi were the same.

The expressions of the group were strikingly uniform.

"This Zhang Wei, is simply... unable to discern the situation. Is this how you fight a case?"

As the head of the litigation department, Shen Zhengyi was about to reprimand Zhang Wei on the spot to vent Young Master Lin’s anger.

"Quiet, look at the jury!"

Director Zheng, however, cut him off sharply, his eyes fixed intently on the screen.

On the screen was the situation in the hall, where the host returned to the stage to inquire about the opinions of the jury.

As for how they ended up backstage, it was naturally because court had been adjourned again.

When Zhang Wei asked that almost "heart-killing" question, Director Zheng couldn’t answer, and could only head back backstage.

This act of evasion, in the eyes of the jury, was undoubtedly a clear avoidance.

Although this was a mock court, and Zhang Wei could not make the judge disrespect the court, his performance had been sufficient to take full advantage.

Inside the hall.

"Dear jurors, I’ve shown up again, as usual, to ask about your opinions on the case!"

"Now, listen to my explanation. How many of you stand on the side of the plaintiff? Please raise your hand so I can see."

As the host’s voice fell, all 12 jurors raised their hands, and they did so nearly at the same time, without any opportunists.

This scene also shocked the attorneys from Jincheng Law Firm seated in the witness stand.

Isn’t this a bit exaggerated? It’s completely one-sided!

A newcomer, from the criminal group of the litigation department, actually crushed Young Master Lin?

This is like a calf going to space on a rocket... Astoundingly sky-high!

The host, upon seeing this result, was truly at a loss.

But he was just a host, doing his job.

After all, the one who was hurt in the end was Lin Yufeng, the one who lost face was the son of the Lin Family’s second master, and the one to be retaliated against was not himself.

"Then the second question, how much compensation do you think is appropriate?"

The host moved closer to a juror, asking, "This juror, what do you think..."

"I insist on 50 million, and I feel the compensation cannot be lower than this amount because the drink company is definitely linked to the cause of the deceased’s death!"

This juror’s answer was very decisive, leaving no room for doubt.

"And how about the other jurors?"

"I think 45 million."

"60 million!"

"80 million!"

"100 million!"

As the figures got more and more outrageous, even the host couldn’t keep it together.

Goodness, we invited you here from our law firm, not for you to sabotage us!

"Thank you for your participation, we’ve got a clear idea of your thoughts now!"

With that, the host nodded toward a nearby surveillance monitor, indicating that the questioning here was done.

Backstage.

Watching the host finish the questioning, everyone’s expressions turned even uglier than before.

After a brief silence, Director Zheng was the first to become restless.

"Enough, let’s leave it at that, there’s no need to continue this trial, I’ve decided to settle with the plaintiff. At least they’re currently requesting 15 million in compensation, and we can afford that sum," he said.

Director Zheng suggested that they wrap this up quickly; he was tired...

"Director Zheng, this..."

"Young Master Lin, it’s not that I don’t trust you, but you’ve seen the results of the trial yourself!"

Lin Yufeng wanted to say something, but Director Zheng gestured his hand to interrupt him abruptly.

"We have also carefully considered it, the agreement to contract with Jincheng for external legal consultancy..."

Lin Yufeng’s face darkened, as Director Zheng was clearly intending to drop Jincheng.

Fuck!

That damn Zhang Wei, how dare he embarrass him, Lin Yufeng.

He swore that once this was over, he would use his position to make sure the litigation department fired that guy!

And not only that, he was going to use all of the Lin Family’s resources to make sure Zhang Wei couldn’t survive in the Dongfang Capital Lawyer Circle; he was determined to completely destroy the man who had embarrassed him!

Director Zheng had no idea that Lin Yufeng was already planning revenge against Zhang Wei; he had yet more to say.

"...we have decided to sign a formal contract with you!"

Finally, he had finished speaking.

"Ah?"

But the latter part of Director Zheng’s words made Lin Yufeng slightly taken aback.

What’s going on?

I had just lost the case, so I shouldn’t have been able to sign the contract, right?

Why did Director Zheng agree?

Ren Xingzhou and Shen Zhengyi, standing by, were also dumbfounded.

One was the head of the project department, and the other was the head of the litigation department. Although they were from different departments, they both understood one principle.

That was, a lawyer who lost a case had no say.

Even though this was a mock trial, Lin Yufeng had lost the case, allowing the opponent to win.

Logically, Director Zheng definitely wouldn’t hire a lawyer who had lost a case as an advisor.

Yet the other party still chose to sign the contract, what was the reason behind this?

"Director Zheng, what... what is this act you are playing?"

"Young Master Lin, don’t misunderstand. Although I plan to sign a consulting contract with Jincheng, the consultant lawyer will not be you!"

As if Director Zheng had anticipated Lin Yufeng’s confusion, he immediately pointed to someone on the screen and said, "The consultant lawyer I want is him, that person standing on the plaintiff’s side!"

The person Director Zheng was pointing at was none other than Zhang Wei on the screen!

"He..."

Lin Yufeng looked at the person on the screen, his face becoming extremely unsightly.

Well, his earlier consideration of firing Zhang Wei seemed to have to be shelved.

"This..."

Similarly, Shen Zhengyi and Ren Xingzhou were completely bewildered.

"Director Zheng, this... Zhang Wei is a criminal group lawyer; on your end..."

"What, isn’t a criminal group lawyer still a lawyer? Today may be a mock trial, but I have already seen your capabilities, and I think this Lawyer Zhang’s level is quite good!"

Director Zheng’s words were actually carefully considered.

Otherwise, with his temper in the company, he would have already hurled dirty and harsh words in Lin Yufeng’s face.

Zhang Wei has good abilities, but your abilities are crap.

You lost so miserably in a mock trial; how could I expect you to help me fight a real lawsuit in court? Don’t make me laugh.

This mock trial made it clear to him.

Lin Yufeng was nothing more than a second-generation heir riding on his family’s reputation, not fit for the public eye.

On the other hand, Zhang Wei, who was given a task at the last minute, managed to strike home in court and left them with no recourse.

Director Zheng was not a fool either. He knew who to choose for his lawsuit’s benefit.

This time in the mock trial, even though he didn’t trust Lin Yufeng, he knew that Jincheng did have capable lawyers, and that person was Zhang Wei.

"Let’s go. The details of the upcoming case will be handed over to my company’s legal director and your team!"

Director Zheng left.

After leaving the legal director of Super Energy Drink Company behind, he took the others and departed from Jincheng Law Firm.

Lin Yufeng’s face was grim, but he was also helpless.

The client had made a decision, and they could not interfere.

Now even firing Zhang Wei was not an option, since the client had specified Zhang Wei.

Although the company’s business was still under the purview of his project department, if there were a lawsuit, it would no longer be Lin Yufeng who dealt with it, but Zhang Wei.

...

The mock trial was over.

It was like a farce that eventually had to come to an end.

However, the outcome in court had widely spread the name of Zhang Wei within Jincheng Law Firm and even Jincheng Group internally.

A newcomer had dealt Lin Yufeng a severe blow in a mock trial!

No, it was more than a blow—it was a direct stab in the chest.

Lin Yufeng was probably furious enough to vomit blood.

Anyway, the contract was definitely gone. They did not believe that the president of Super Energy Drink Company would be so magnanimous as to continue signing a contract with Lin Yufeng after losing the lawsuit.

After all, if it were them, they would certainly not continue cooperating with Lin Yufeng.

"What do you think will happen to that newcomer?"

"What will happen? Ninety-nine percent chance he will be fired!"

"But what does that amount to, winning only to lose his job?"

"Isn’t that obvious? You can win, sure, but you also have to look at who you’ve beaten. You’ve beaten Young Master Lin, the big boss’s son, don’t you have any sense?"

"Anyway, that newcomer is already gone. He probably doesn’t have a place left for him in the entire Dongfang Capital Lawyer Circle!"

After the mock trial, such rumors started circulating within the Jincheng Group.

Not just within Jincheng Law Firm, all of Jincheng believed Zhang Wei was bound to be sacked.

After all, Lin Yufeng was not a benevolent person.

You humiliated him publicly, in front of all Jincheng employees, and you expect to get away with it?

But as a piece of news came out, all the onlookers were stunned.

"Did you hear? The project group signed another big deal; Super Energy Drink Company has already announced their collaboration with our Jincheng!"

"What’s going on? Didn’t we just lose the lawsuit?"

"Yes, but even though the lawsuit was lost, some people didn’t lose. The contracting party this time was the project department, but the consultant lawyer appointed by Super Energy Drink Company is Zhang Wei!"

"Damn, Zhang Wei, the rookie who defeated Young Master Lin!"

"Damn right, Young Master Lin must be crying now. Not only did he lose face and the lawsuit, but his client was also poached by Zhang Wei!"

"Exactly, it’s practically stealing his love right from under his nose. Young Master Lin must be devastated!"

Client poaching within law firms is actually not uncommon.

But it was the first time that Lin Yufeng’s client had been poached.

The feeling was like your painstakingly nurtured first love of several years, who suddenly runs off with another man in one night, and you even saw them coming out of the hotel last night, hugging and kissing right in front of you, and your first love even praised that person for last night’s performance.

At this time, how big would your shadow be?

It would definitely be boundless!

...

p.m.

Jincheng Law Firm, project department, in a certain conference room.

The man who had stolen Lin Yufeng’s "first love" was now facing him directly.

"Young Master Lin, are you not convinced?"

Zhang Wei came with Lin Yumeng and looked at Lin Yufeng with a smile on his face.

Lin Yufeng’s expression was anything but pleasant, but no matter how sour his face was, it couldn’t prevent Zhang Wei from signing the consulting contract with Super Energy Drink Company.

As Zhang Wei signed his name, he officially became the cooperative lawyer for Super Energy Drink Company.

"Lawyer Zhang, we are relying on you for this case. Although you have caused great difficulty for our company, the president has seen your tactics. If you can help us resolve this litigation, there will be a generous reward after it’s all done!"

"Don’t worry, Director Liu, I already have a strategy in mind!"

Facing the legal affairs director of Super Energy Drink Company, Zhang Wei was calm and confident.

"That’s good to hear. Since that’s the case, I’ll take my leave. Director Zheng is waiting for me to report back, so we’ll look forward to the good news from you, Lawyer Zhang!"

After the legal affairs director left, the office was left with only Zhang Wei and Lin Yumeng, as well as Lin Yufeng and the people from the project department.

"Lawyer Zhang answered with such confidence, could it be that you have a sure way to resolve this case?"

Before Lin Yufeng could speak, one of his subordinates couldn’t hold back.

Having the client poached right before their eyes, anyone would find it hard to hold back.

Lin Yufeng might maintain his dignity and not demean Zhang Wei to his face, but his subordinates didn’t need to hold back their status and naturally wanted to confront Zhang Wei.

"Of course, otherwise why would I agree to become their company’s external consultant?"

Zhang Wei smiled slightly, then ignored the subordinate and looked towards Lin Yufeng.

"Young Master Lin, do you remember the bet we made before the trial?"

Zhang Wei said, pointing to Lin Yumeng beside him.

"Xiao Meng is my apprentice. She wants to stay in the criminal group. Since I won this mock trial against you, Xiao Meng is now free!"

Lin Yufeng’s face twitched. He was livid today.

Not only had his client run off, but his little sister was about to be poached by the opponent.

So infuriating!

"How can you talk like that? Did Young Master Lin ever agree to your terms?"

Lin Yufeng didn’t say a word, but one of his subordinates immediately jumped out.

Sometimes, a single word or a look from a leader will have lackeys jumping out to show loyalty.

This was one of those moments.

They all saw that Lin Yufeng didn’t want Zhang Wei to gloat, and they immediately came out to make a show.

"Oh, it seems that Young Master Lin’s subordinate thinks Young Master Lin is a man of empty promises, huh!"

Zhang Wei looked at the lackey who had jumped out, and thought to himself, ’you’re asking for it’.

With his taunt, the lackey’s face changed.

"What the hell are you saying? Young Master Lin is..."

"But Young Master Lin hasn’t made a statement, and you jumped out first. By your logic, can you make decisions for Young Master Lin?"

"This..."

The atmosphere in the conference room was off; the people next to the lackey instinctively moved away from him.

Even Lin Yufeng’s gaze towards this subordinate changed.

"Young Master Lin, it’s injustice, I am loyal to you..."

The lackey immediately went weak in the knees and knelt down.

Being so easily manipulated by Zhang Wei into jeopardizing his relationship with Young Master Lin, he was at a loss for words and could only beg for mercy.

Lin Yufeng was helpless. His subordinates were so disappointing.

"Take him out!"

He waved his hand, indicating for two subordinates to take the begging lackey out.

"What kind of person I, Lin Yufeng, am, you should be clear about. Even though you won this time, yet..."

"Don’t worry, Young Master Lin, I’ll definitely perform well in the future. I’ll strive to win more cases for Jincheng and attract more clients!"

Zhang Wei didn’t wait for Lin Yufeng to finish his threat and promptly made a promise.

However, his inner voice conveyed a different message.

If you keep nagging, Lin Yufeng, I’ll continue to parade in front of you!

"You say you’re going to work hard? On Director Zheng’s case, are you confident? You’ve been showing off for quite a while, but now as the defense counsel, you’re aware of the difficulty of the trial!"

"Young Master Lin, rest assured, I, Zhang Wei, do not fight battles that I’m not sure of winning. I already have a strategy for this case. After Young Master Lin and I exchange the documents, I can guarantee that the Super Energy Drink Company’s case will be well-managed!"

Upon hearing Zhang Wei’s provoking words, Lin Yufeng’s face darkened.

He clenched his jaw, but in the end, he held back and did not have an outburst.

"Fine, I want to see how you settle this case. The settlement fee for Director Zheng is 15 million, and it’s not certain that the plaintiff will accept your terms. If you end up making Director Zheng and his people pay more for the settlement, this first case of yours will have started off on the wrong foot!"

Zhang Wei looked up at the sky and laughed, "If Young Master Lin is interested in following, the results should be out by tomorrow. You can see for yourself how much I used for the settlement to get the plaintiffs to agree!"

"Hmph, whether you say it or not, I will be paying attention!"

Lin Yufeng snorted coldly and waved his hand dismissively, "Show them out!"

Zhang Wei and Lin Yumeng left, looking very relaxed as they went.

But after seeing them off, Lin Yufeng’s expression was far from easy.

"Come over here!"

Lin Yufeng called one of his subordinates.

"Young Master Lin, what are your orders?"

"You know the plaintiff’s lawyer, right? Leak a bit of today’s events to them, let them know Super Energy Drink’s attitude!"

"Young Master Lin, this..."

Upon hearing Lin Yufeng’s request, the subordinate felt fearful.

Because betraying the interests of their own client were actions against the rules.

If such actions were exposed, they would be subject to an investigation by the Judicial Supervisory Committee, and the consequences were unthinkable.

"What are you afraid of? Just do it sneakily. Only you and I will know about this. You just need to inadvertently leak this information, making sure the plaintiff’s lawyer overhears it, and wouldn’t this matter be settled? Find a bar, pretend to be drunk; that bar just happens to be a place the plaintiff’s lawyer often frequents. You understand what I’m saying, right?"

"This..."

"Hmm?"

"Yes, yes, yes, Young Master Lin, I understand!"

Seeing the look in Lin Yufeng’s eyes, the subordinate had no choice but to agree and then went to plan accordingly.

"Zhang Wei, I really want to see how you handle this case!"

If he couldn’t win over the client, then he’d simply destroy it; Lin Yufeng didn’t care if it would harm the law firm’s interests.

They at Jincheng made tens of billions in revenue each year; they wouldn’t care about the tens of millions in consulting fees from one company.

At the very least, he, Lin Yufeng, did not care.

...

The next day, morning.

"Young Master Lin, I’ve done as you instructed. I’ve also let slip a little about the mock trial, and I assure you that the plaintiff’s lawyer was the only one who heard it and also confirmed that he won’t spread the word."

"In fact, he and his client are still asking for 15 million settlement fee. I think he intends to pocket the difference!"

Lin Yufeng was in his office, listening to his subordinate’s report.

"Hmph, I like greedy people!"

Lin Yufeng was very pleased with the outcome and couldn’t help but nod.

Concealing contract content and defrauding clients is illegal, but if the settlement fee was 50 million, having the chance to pocket the difference of 35 million could certainly tempt someone to run the risk.

This sum was enough to flee the country and live a life of ease abroad forever.

"Hmph, the original settlement fee was 15 million. If Director Zheng finds out that it became 50 million, I guess he would turn against us immediately!"

That’s how capitalists are; once their interests are damaged, they show no mercy.

"Young Master Lin, there’s a call for you. It’s an internal number from the law firm, from the criminal group in the litigation department!"

The female assistant knocked on the door and reported from the doorway.

"Criminal group, must be Zhang Wei, guessing they had a falling out with the plaintiff and now he’s calling to question me?"

Lin Yufeng guessed that the plaintiff’s lawyer had already raised the price, so he assumed that Zhang Wei must have had a fallout with the plaintiff, and that’s what the call was about.

However, at this moment, he was the victor.

"Put it through!"

Lin Yufeng picked up the phone, prepared to hear Zhang Wei’s angry accusations; he was already relishing the thought.

"Young Master Lin, I have good news for you. We secured the plaintiff’s forgiveness with a settlement fee of only 5 million, not 15 million, just 5 million. After all, you were involved in this case, so I wanted to specifically report back to you. Director Zheng was very pleased with this news too. I wonder if you are satisfied with the outcome?"

Hearing Zhang Wei’s report, the smile on Lin Yufeng’s face suddenly vanished.

"This... how is this possible?"

"Young Master Lin, I know you’re puzzled. Actually, at first, I was also shocked because the plaintiff’s lawyer suddenly demanded 50 million as the settlement fee. But luckily, I had the foresight to record our negotiations and immediately handed it over to the plaintiff’s family; they had no idea the lawyer had the gall to try and pocket the difference!"

"In the end, the plaintiff fell out with their lawyer, and the family agreed to a 5 million settlement. We signed on the spot, and got hold of the letter of forgiveness; mission accomplished!"

"So, Young Master Lin, thanks for your ’help’. My task here is done, and I won’t disturb you any further."

With that said, Zhang Wei laughed and then hung up.

Lin Yufeng dumbfoundedly put down the phone, then, looking at his subordinate, his expression was as ugly as it could get.

This early in the morning, he was mocked by Zhang Wei so thoroughly.

He felt as uncomfortable as if he had just swallowed a fly.

What puzzled him even more was how Zhang Wei managed to settle the case for just 5 million.

He couldn’t figure out how the other party had done it.

So frustrating!

So annoying!

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