Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 241 - 239: Elder Old Lin, I Have a Task for You

Chapter 241: Chapter 239: Elder Old Lin, I Have a Task for You

Weekend, a day off.

In Dongfang Capital, there are many old streets filled with historical and cultural ambiance, with their old alleys and docks.

In this highly modernized city, people who are used to skyscrapers like to visit these old streets for leisure and entertainment on weekends, to experience the alley culture of the past.

Walking down these old alleys, looking at the antique streets and designs filled with a sense of the past, their hearts seem to travel back several decades.

And when it comes to the old streets and alleys of Dongfang Capital, Jinzi Fang is one of them.

Although it’s not the most famous or frequented by internet celebrities, this old alley, located in the core inner ring area, still buzzes with excitement on weekends.

"Hmm, compared to those famous internet spots, this place might look low-profile, but it has an unpretentious and understated charm!"

"The other more famous streets were all intentionally designed to showcase the flavor of the old era, becoming hot spots for internet celebrities. But this place, without trying, continuously unveils the bits and pieces of the past era to passersby like me."

"It doesn’t overtly show off, yet it doesn’t feel artificial, maybe... that’s what you call depth!"

Walking through the old street of Jinzi Fang, Zhang Wei could only sigh with emotion.

If the inner ring is high-end and classy, then this is low-key, unassuming, and meaningful.

"Let’s check the time, it’s 2:20 p.m. now, Xiao Meng said her grandfather often visits a dessert shop here to have the red bean sweet soup. It should be this one!"

Walking in Jinzi Fang, Zhang Wei quickly found a dessert shop.

The shop had no name, but the sign at the door advertised desserts and drinks, with red bean sweet soup as the featured item.

"Wait for someone!"

Zhang Wei didn’t rush into the shop but looked around. He was waiting for someone.

"Zhang Wei!" Suddenly, a voice filled with delight sounded from behind.

Xia Qianyue appeared, dressed in white loose sportswear, with her hair tied in a short ponytail, hopping and skipping over.

Radiant with youth and brimming with vitality.

"Silly, you’ve come, haha!"

Seeing the person approaching, Zhang Wei showed a happy smile.

Your granny has finally arrived; without you, I wouldn’t dare meet the big shot.

Asking Xia Qianyue to join was Zhang Wei’s safety measure.

Because the person he was about to meet this time was the father of Jincheng Group’s CEO and the big boss of Jincheng Law Firm—Elder Old Lin from the Lin family.

If Jincheng Law Firm’s big boss Lin Xiangtian and Jincheng Group’s chairman Lin Xiangrong are the top business tycoons of Dongfang Capital, standing at the peak to overlook the entire Dongfang Capital, then Elder Old Lin is the true powerhouse who has long retired behind the scenes.

Lin Xiangtian and Lin Xiangrong might just stomp their foot, and the entire commercial circle of Dongfang Capital would shake thrice, but Elder Old Lin only needs one glance to cause an earthquake in the entire commercial circle.

After all, who else but the actual father of the two Lin brothers?

And Zhang Wei was about to meet such a person today.

He wouldn’t believe that such a person wouldn’t have bodyguards around him.

So, having Xia Qianyue, a girl with terrifying fighting skills, accompany him was also Zhang Wei’s safety measure.

In case something went wrong, if he said or did something he shouldn’t have and angered Elder Old Lin, then Silly would have to cover for him.

Of course, Zhang Wei didn’t like to use this trump card.

Hence, he didn’t disclose today’s agenda to Xia Qianyue, merely inviting her to hang out and relax on the weekend.

After the Major Case Squad 7 cracked a series of car thefts this week, Xia Qianyue also had a rare chance to rest on the weekend, so she naturally agreed to Zhang Wei’s invitation.

"Zhang Wei, I didn’t expect you’d ask me out!" Xia Qianyue arrived by Zhang Wei’s side, her face alight with excitement, but after speaking, she showed a young girl’s timidity.

"Who else could it be if not my future wife!"

Zhang Wei mused inwardly, then glanced at her delicate features before allowing his gaze to drift downward.

"Actually, accompanying a wealthy lady on a shopping trip is something I enjoy doing."

"Who’s that? Who’s a wealthy lady?"

"You are!"

Zhang Wei chuckled, pointing to the person next to him and teasing, "Look at you, young yet already owning a private airfield, if that’s not a wealthy lady, what is?"

No sooner had he spoken than Xia Qianyue looked down to see where Zhang Wei was pointing.

Silly: [○･｀Д´･○]!!!

"Zhang Wei, you’re asking for a beating!"

Xia Hanhan’s forehead sprouted a black line, her fingers clenched into a fist, her teeth gritted, creaking in anger.

She was angry, furiously so, and it wasn’t the kind of anger that could be easily soothed!

Xia Qianyue immediately swung her fist, appearing to be about to strike.

"Silly, I was wrong. I’ll treat you to dessert as an apology!"

Zhang Wei hastily admitted his mistake, while pointing at the dessert shop in front of them, pleading for mercy again and again.

If necessary, he might even kneel down.

To save his own skin, kneeling was not beneath him...

"Hmph, this lady is not going to forgive you so easily, but since you’re showing a good attitude, I’ll give you some face!"

Xia Qianyue crossed her arms and put on an arrogant attitude of "I haven’t forgiven you," but gave Zhang Wei a way out nonetheless.

Zhang Wei grinned and stretched out his hand, which Xia Qianyue took as they walked into the dessert shop arm in arm.

Although the teasing just now had been spontaneous, there was still work to be done.

Inside the dessert shop.

Even on the weekends, it was somewhat desolate here.

In the not-so-large space, there were four traditional square tables. At one table sat an elder with white hair, and at another sat a middle-aged couple, probably in their forties.

The shop owner, carrying a tray, brought a bowl of red bean sweet soup to the elder.

"Elder Old Lin, your red bean sweet soup!"

"Just put it there. I’ll wait for it to cool a bit before drinking!"

The elder gestured with his hand, and the shop owner withdrew knowledgably.

Looking at the elder, Zhang Wei’s pupils slightly contracted.

"Such profound Qi cultivation skills!"

Although this was an elderly man, it was as if there was an invisible wall of Qi around him, shielding him from the prying eyes of others.

All glances directed at him were obstructed by this wall of Qi, eventually forcing one to look away.

And those gazes that could penetrate the wall of Qi were filled with sharpness, which the elder would naturally sense immediately.

Therefore, the elder slightly shifted his gaze, and his somewhat drowsy eyes suddenly became sharp.

That sensation was like an eagle soaring in the sky, zeroing in on its unsuspecting prey on the ground!

The elder and Zhang Wei’s gazes met in midair, and sparks seemed to fly in the air between them.

The middle-aged couple at the table next to the elder seemed to sense something, as their hands suddenly clenched into fists.

Xia Qianyue, who had been leaning against Zhang Wei, also seemed to feel something, and a sharp alertness flashed through her beautiful eyes.

Her gaze, too, was locked onto the middle-aged couple.

The latter two had been focusing on Zhang Wei, but now, sensing Xia Qianyue’s presence, their expressions abruptly changed.

Ao——

It was as if a roaring tiger could be heard, and in their vision, a fierce beast seemed to emerge, staring them down.

"A master!"

The way the couple looked at Xia Qianyue suddenly changed, becoming extremely cautious.

The dessert shop owner, witnessing the scene, felt his legs shake uncontrollably and go weak.

"Young man, tell the girl beside you not to reveal her Qi. It frightens ordinary people!"

Suddenly, the elder spoke.

His gaze also shifted from Zhang Wei and focused on Xia Qianyue instead.

With just a glance, the elder’s pupils contracted slightly, revealing a hint of disbelief.

"Sorry about that. My Silly can be like this sometimes..."

Zhang Wei laughed and led Xia Qianyue to sit at the third square table.

"Boss, a bowl of your signature red bean sweet soup for my girlfriend!"

"Alright... okay... Just a moment..."

The owner hadn’t yet recovered from his earlier fright.

He had no idea why he was scared or why his legs were soft.

But since the customer had ordered dessert, he naturally had to do business.

Despite the fear in his heart, the owner quickly brought a steaming hot bowl of sweet soup to Xia Qianyue.

"Silly, you eat first. I’ll go and greet that elder gentleman," Zhang Wei said.

Zhang Wei gave one last piece of advice, then stood up and walked straight towards the elder.

The middle-aged couple at the next table saw this and were about to rise.

But the elder imperceptibly shook his head, causing their movements to pause subtly before they reluctantly sat back down.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Wei took the seat in front of the elder.

"Elder Old Lin, hello, my name is Zhang Wei, I’m from Jincheng Law Firm..."

"I know you, no need to say more!"

Zhang Wei was about to introduce himself, but the elder suddenly gestured for him to stop.

"I suppose it was my lovely, simple-minded granddaughter who told you that I like to come here for sweet soup, wasn’t it?"

"Xiao Meng is my wonderful apprentice, she’s a good seedling, and she’s not silly at all."

"Hahaha, indeed, although the girl can be foolish and clueless about common life sense in small matters, there are times when she can show her potential to handle things on her own, truly worthy of being my grandson, Lin Jincheng’s!"

Hearing the elder introduce himself, Zhang Wei felt a chill in his heart.

The elder’s name was actually Lin Jincheng!

Jincheng Group and Jincheng Law Firm were named after this man.

This man was the founder and namesake of both Jincheng Law Firm and Jincheng Group.

"However, I’m also very glad that my granddaughter has found a good mentor!"

As Lin Jincheng spoke, he turned his gaze back to Zhang Wei, "From your first case, I thought you were no ordinary fellow!"

"Lin Xiao, Tang Chunfeng, Wang Yuqing, those were the cases you handled when you were a public defender. I must say, you did your job admirably as a public defender, despite the meager subsidy for a case, yet you dedicated yourself fully to them."

"After you joined Jincheng, those cases were also handled brilliantly, not to mention the mock court where you beat my foolish grandson. The case where you avenged Ren Xinwei, you smartly utilized the Procuratorate Headquarters. I thought you were going to desperately search for that little scoundrel’s dirt, but you pulled off something even more ruthless!"

Listening to Lin Jincheng recount the cases he had experienced, Zhang Wei was inwardly shocked, but kept his composure.

"It’s hard to imagine you are just a law graduate still in your annual internship period. Honestly, your capabilities fully qualify you to be an ace lawyer!"

When Elder Old Lin suddenly brought up serious matters, Zhang Wei couldn’t help but praise the old man internally.

That’s exactly what I wanted to hear from you!

"Elder Old Lin, you mean to say my capabilities fully qualify me to be an ace lawyer, right?"

"Hahaha, qualified you may be, but whether or not you can become one, that’s a different story!"

Lin Jincheng laughed heartily, then the smile on his face disappeared quickly.

"I know why you’ve come here, you went to look for my second son before, didn’t you? Annoyed by his evasive attitude, you felt it was pointless and decided to come to me?"

"Elder Old Lin, let’s not speak in such terms, I’m just..."

"Don’t deny it, nothing in Dongfang Capital escapes my eyes!"

Zhang Wei had intended to save Lin Xiangtian some face, since it seemed inappropriate to speak ill of someone’s son in front of them.

But Lin Jincheng simply waved his hand, cutting Zhang Wei off.

"I admit, my second son has lost his ambitions to leisure, a complete wastrel of a second-generation heir, a total straw bag. He’s just like the silly girl, occasionally somewhat reliable, but most of the time..."

Lin Jincheng stopped there, evidently not wanting to criticize his son further, but Zhang Wei understood.

For a father to list his son’s faults, it would be a never-ending story since a family knows their own matters.

"So, you’ve come to me because you think my son isn’t reliable, right?"

"That’s... you’re being a bit too direct..."

Zhang Wei hesitated, but then spoke frankly, "But you’re right, the big boss spends all his time playing golf, he hardly shows his face at the firm, I don’t think he even recognizes the value of his employees!"

"I believe I am fully capable of handling my own cases; not to brag about being an ace lawyer, but being a lawyer responsible for independent cases is well within my means!"

"What you said is true, I’m well aware of what sort of man my second son is!"

Lin Jincheng nodded, a glint of understanding in his eyes.

"Likewise, I’m well aware of your ability; even within Jincheng, you are one of the very best, but..."

Zhang Wei’s heart skipped a beat.

There it was, the ’but’ he had anticipated.

He saw Lin Jincheng’s lips curl slightly, but his voice was incredibly cold as he said, "If a little nobody dares to come before me and bargain, where would Lin Jincheng’s face be?"

"Elder Old Lin, are you saying that I’m not qualified enough?"

"Exactly, although you’re a rising star, you’ve yet to enter my circle. I’ve spoken so much with you only because you’ve won so many lawsuits for Jincheng..."

Zhang Wei realized that in Lin Jincheng’s eyes, he was still a junior.

For a person of such high status to stoop down and talk so much with Zhang Wei, was already bestowing great honor.

As for making demands, setting conditions.

Summing up Lin Jincheng’s attitude, that’d be, do you even qualify?

Zhang Wei stood up, ready to also order himself a bowl of sweet red bean soup.

Since he was already here, though the original goal wasn’t achieved, having a dessert wouldn’t be a loss.

"Hold on!" But to his surprise, Lin Jincheng called out to Zhang Wei again.

"Even though you’re not quite up to scratch, for the sake of that young lad from Zhao Family, I can give you a chance!"

"Zhao Family?"

Zhang Wei was slightly startled. Which Zhao Family?

Among people he knew, the only Zhao was Old Zhao, right?

"Listen, boy, I, Lin Jincheng, have two sons. My elder son, Lin Xiangrong, is mediocre at best, so I can only have him inherit the family business. My younger son, Lin Xiangtian, is somewhat talented but has been indulgent in play since he was young. I put him in charge of Jincheng Law Firm, and yet he spends his days golfing. You could say that both these fools have been a disappointment to me."

"However, my late wife adopted a daughter in her early years. This girl is fairly capable, strong, and has made me quite proud. Jincheng Group’s growth has benefited greatly from her efforts; she is the junior I am most hopeful about."

"Sometimes I truly think that since my own sons are so disappointing, I might as well hand over the immense Lin family business to this girl. At least after I pass away a hundred years from now, the Lin family won’t decline!"

Having said that, Lin Jincheng let out a sigh.

The Lin family’s business had only two underwhelming heirs, while the adopted daughter was outstanding, leaving the old man heartbroken.

"Elder Old Lin, by bringing this up, are you suggesting that I..."

Zhang Wei sat back down and looked at the old man in front of him.

"Recently, my adopted daughter ran into some trouble, trouble that could affect her entire life, and I’m looking for someone to help her resolve it."

"Honestly, I think you’re the most suitable person to handle this trouble!"

"Elder Old Lin, may I ask brazenly what sort of trouble your adopted daughter has gotten herself into?"

"Hahaha, you can find that out from my son. As for where he is, you must already have a clue!"

Where would Lin Xiangtian be, if not at the golf course?

"Boy, listen, if you can bring my adopted daughter back to Dongfang Capital, I, Lin Jincheng, will grant you any request you have!"

"Including allowing me to become an ace lawyer?"

"Of course, not just an ace lawyer. If you can bring my adopted daughter back, even a partnership is not off the table!"

"Alright, I’ll take on this task!"

Zhang Wei didn’t even ask what the difficulty of the task was, he immediately agreed.

This was an opportunity!

Being used as a pawn by someone, but who wouldn’t take advantage of the opportunity presented by their boss’s father?

The Supreme Emperor!

"Hold on, don’t be in such a rush to leave. I’ve been enjoying this red bean soup for nearly 40 years. You should try it too. But to be honest, compared to this youngster, I still prefer his father’s craft!"

Lin Jincheng laughed heartily and then gestured towards the dessert store’s boss.

After thanking Lin Jincheng, the dessert store’s boss quickly served Zhang Wei a bowl of the sweet soup.

After finishing the soup, Zhang Wei got up with Xia Qianyue to say goodbye.

Clearly, he was off to complete his task.

"Hmph, the matter with Xiao Wan isn’t so simple. Let’s see if you can pull it off, boy!"

Lin Jincheng watched Zhang Wei leave, a glint of sharpness in his eyes.

Then he turned to look at the middle-aged couple at the next table.

"That girl just now, how capable is she, and why do you two look so scared as if facing a great enemy?"

"Old Lin, that girl is freaking terrifying! She gave off the vibe of a wild beast, a ferocious animal that chooses its victims to devour, or should I say, a fierce beast!"

"Oh, is she that scary?"

Lin Jincheng was mildly surprised. "Back in your younger days overseas, you’ve been through quite a few battles and often acted as ’Cleaners’, right? And now you’re scared of a young girl with yellow hair?"

"Old Lin, we really didn’t expect a young girl to be so terrifying, but to fight doesn’t always mean to confront head-on. If it’s about playing dirty, we have absolute confidence!"

"Hmph, which is to say, you can’t win in a direct confrontation!"

After hearing this, Lin Jincheng naturally scoffed.

You two have been mixing it up overseas for thirty years, and now you can’t even beat a twenty-something girl who looks harmlessly naive?

What’s going on?