Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 261 - 259: Zhang Wei’s Plot, Cheng Lisha Receives a Challenge Letter (Extra - for 7000 Monthly Votes)

Chapter 261: Chapter 259: Zhang Wei’s Plot, Cheng Lisha Receives a Challenge Letter (Extra Chapter for 7000 Monthly Votes)

When Zhang Wei returned to his office, his colleagues had already dispersed from the meeting room.

Looking at the empty U-shaped table, Zhang Wei felt somewhat helpless.

He wondered when this table would be full of people.

He wondered when this large conference room would be too small to accommodate everyone.

A heavy burden and a long road ahead...

Zhang Wei felt the pressure but also the motivation.

His previous goal was to become a top-notch lawyer, and he had accomplished that.

His next goal was to make the Criminal Department’s reputation spread throughout Dongfang Capital and then to become Dongfang Capital’s number one lawyer.

After that, his target would be the entire Dragon Country. He aimed to become the number one lawyer in Dragon Country!

The goals were ambitious, but at the same time, he needed to be careful not to overextend himself...

After returning to his own office, Zhang Wei closed the door, then sat down in his comfortable office chair.

He contemplated the recent conversation with Yang Chuanfang.

Zhang Wei noticed a detail, Young Master Yang referred to Wen Xiaoyun as "disappeared," "gone missing," and "left" but never mentioned "being killed."

This indicated that for the past ten years, he had been processing the girl’s death, which doesn’t align with the psychology of a murderer.

It was very possible that Yang Chuanfang truly had nothing to do with Wen Xiaoyun’s disappearance.

Moreover, the investigative department had yet to find the girl’s body.

Legally speaking, Wen Xiaoyun is considered missing and then legally dead, not murdered.

Zhang Wei powered up the assembled computer in front of him and began searching for information about Yang Chuanfang and Wen Xiaoyun.

No sooner had he entered Yang Chuanfang’s name than the first row of the web page displayed the entire series of "Hotel by the Seaside".

Zhang Wei was startled for a moment, double-checking to make sure he hadn’t mistyped his name.

He then saw the series synopsis with a note writing...

"Adapted from true events, the infamous murder case in Dongfang Capital, the case of Yang Chuanfang killing Wen Xiaoyun..."

Zhang Wei’s brow furrowed, and then he typed Wen Xiaoyun’s name in the search bar.

The resulting search list’s first page was also the entire series of "Hotel by the Seaside".

Below that, the search queries were either about the series’ reviews or discussions about the actors’ performances.

In the series, they even used the real names of both individuals, with the male lead named Yang Chuanfang and the female lead named Wen Xiaoyun.

"Isn’t this infringement... No, the right to a name isn’t easy to define. You can be called Zhang San, and I can also be called Zhang San, the same logic applies..."

"Moreover, the series clarified at the end that they had obtained the consent of the deceased’s family. It looks like Wen Xiaoyun’s parents must have signed a consent form, which makes things a bit more complicated."

After closing the browser window, Zhang Wei’s expression turned especially grim.

He knew that the victim Wen Xiaoyun’s parents had been exploited by Cheng Lisha.

They were utterly unaware that Cheng Lisha’s purpose in filming the show was not to punish the criminal but to exploit the case and Wen Xiaoyun’s name for traffic and her own benefit.

Thus, ten years on, the real perpetrator was still at large, and Wen Xiaoyun’s parents still lived in sorrow, while only Cheng Lisha profited enormously in wealth and fame from the series.

Exploiting tragedy!

Zhang Wei summarized Cheng Lisha’s actions with just three words.

Perhaps this woman gave some advantages to Wen Xiaoyun’s parents, even making them grateful, but the wealth and fame she had gained from Wen Xiaoyun far exceeded those small benefits by tens of millions of times.

Wen Xiaoyun’s death had been exploited by the other party as a tool for accumulating wealth.

Even today, it was still the same.

The series "Hotel by the Seaside" still held a decent rank among the popular drama series, despite being a decade-old show.

"Cheng Lisha, this woman is ruthless!"

Zhang Wei’s frown deepened.

Unaware until he looked into it, he found the woman’s actions even more degrading than he had imagined.

And now, he was going to confront such a woman.

This was not a confrontation with foolish women like Ji Guoguo and Zhu Tianying, nor with little schemers like Wang Li, but with a top media personality in Dongfang.

The opponent not only possessed highly sophisticated marketing techniques but also a vast array of resources. Once he made his move, he would face a ferocious backlash from the media circles.

Zhang Wei could already foresee a storm of blood and gore brewing within Dongfang Capital’s media sector.

However, he had grown accustomed to it.

"Alright, it’s time to think about how to act against this woman, Cheng Lisha."

"Although Yang Chuanfang’s case is the focus, we can’t forget about this woman. She is my main target!"

"So, while dealing with Yang Chuanfang’s case, we also need to take care of this woman. No, once she finds out I am handling this case, she will surely get involved; it’s inevitable."

"But I need to know how far this woman will meddle, and I dislike being in the light while she lurks in the dark. I must bring her into the open as well."

Thinking thus, Zhang Wei picked up the phone and dialed Yang Chuanfang’s number.

"Young Master Yang, have you reached your residence?"

"Oh, that’s good. The reason I called is just to ask, what’s your opinion on this woman, Cheng Lisha?"

"I know you hate her, and in fact, I have quarreled with this woman too. We have this common enemy, and even Chief Editor Pei and the others equally despise her!"

"My plan is this, although we are primarily dealing with your case this time, it doesn’t stop us from causing some trouble for Cheng Lisha. I even have an idea, depending on whether it’s convenient for you, and if you agree, I can proceed with it!"

"Oh, then I’ll just say it. My plan is to first send a legal warning letter to this woman, and then we’ll sue her directly. But don’t worry, the criminal court takes precedence over the civil court, so the lawsuit won’t commence until you are cleared of the charges. That’s the effect I want..."

"...Young Master Yang, alright then, I’ll get to it. You don’t need to worry about the rest; our focus is still on your case!"

After talking on the phone with Yang Chuanfang for over ten minutes and conveying his plan, Zhang Wei finally received an affirmative response.

Immediately afterward, Zhang Wei drafted a legal letter and, utilizing his trump status, summoned a courier exclusive to Jincheng.

"Go, deliver this legal letter to the Dongfang Capital TV Station, to the office of Cheng Lisha’s Talk Show Column Group!"

After giving the instruction, he sent the courier on his way and Zhang Wei began his next phase of planning.

...

On the 1st, during the prime-time evening slot.

At Dongfang Capital TV Station, Lisa’s Talk Show Column Group.

Because today was a children’s holiday, Lisa’s Talk Talk Show Team also arranged a guest relevant to the holiday and they had invited a child prodigy representative from Dongfang Capital.

"We are grateful to young Lin Xiaodan for accepting the interview and our team hopes that you will achieve great success in badminton competitions in the future!"

"Thank you, auntie!"

The interviewed child immediately bowed to Cheng Lisha, expressing his gratitude.

However, this address of "auntie" caused a vein on Cheng Lisha’s forehead to bulge slightly.

"You little brat, if you can’t speak properly, don’t speak at all. Didn’t your mother teach you how to talk?"

She cursed in her mind, but her face still displayed a kind and friendly expression.

"Little friend, keep at it, your sister~sister~ is looking forward to your future performances!"

After waving goodbye to the child, Cheng Lisha finally finished today’s show.

"Cut, we’re done for the day!"

As the stage control called out, the whole column group let out a sigh of relief.

Immediately, several makeup artists approached Cheng Lisha to help remove her makeup.

"Sister Cheng, your fruit tea with a tangerine flavor!" A young male assistant came forward with a cup of tea.

Without even a glance, Cheng Lisha picked up the cup and took a sip.

Gulp...

Pff—

The next second, Cheng Lisha spat out everything she had in her mouth.

Her brows furrowed in anger, her face, which was still somewhat attractive, turned exceptionally sinister and terrifying.

Cheng Lisha yelled at the male assistant, "Are you trying to scald me to death?"

"Sister Cheng, I, I didn’t mean to, but I had already let the fruit tea cool for a while, I really didn’t do it on purpose!"

"I don’t want to hear your explanations. You’ve been with me for nearly three months now, and still, you make such basic mistakes."

"Don’t you know that my mouth is delicate? I only drink tea that’s between 35°-40°, but the temperature of this tea is obviously over 40°. You’re deliberately trying to scald me!"

"Get out, pack your things, and get out! I don’t want to see you at the TV station anymore, you’re fired!"

The male assistant was a young professional, but upon hearing Cheng Lisha’s words, his face immediately turned pale.

He knelt down with a plop, "Sister Cheng, please don’t fire me, my parents have passed away early, and I still have an 80-year-old grandmother at home, and a sister who’s 18 and about to go to college. The whole family’s hopes are on me, if you fire me, my family really..."

"Make up, keep making it up!"

Cheng Lisha looked down at the assistant with her head raised, her expression one of mockery, without a trace of compassion.

"Sister Cheng, I’m not lying, my family really is like this..." The male assistant cried with snot and tears, his sobbing particularly heart-wrenching.

Yet strangely, the other people around continued with their business as usual, not a single one helped to speak up for him, nor did anyone dare to take another look at Cheng Lisha and the male assistant.

"I must have said more than once, I hate seeing men whine and cry!"

Cheng Lisha sneered, not even glancing at the male assistant, and commanded those around her, "Remember, after tomorrow, I don’t want to see him at the TV station!"

After she had spoken, she turned and left, without giving anyone a kind look.

The assistant sat on his knees, uncertain whether to cry or to stay quiet.

But he knew that his fate was sealed.

Simply because he hadn’t controlled the temperature of the tea well, not only was his job gone, but no other TV station would want him.

That was because he had offended Cheng Lisha, the leading lady of Dragon Country media in Dongfang Capital.

For the rest of his life, he might only be able to join some unknown small program teams, or some small companies, never to appear on stage.

Because Cheng Lisha was very vindictive, and if one day she remembered what happened today, she might take revenge on you again.

He still remembered, over a month ago, during a recording, a makeup artist’s hand trembled, causing Cheng Lisha’s eyeliner to be drawn crookedly.

As a result, the makeup artist was told to pack up and leave that day, but a week later, Cheng Lisha found out she had joined a small drama group as a makeup artist.

It was said that after filming one night, the makeup artist was cornered on her way back by some thugs; her hands were broken.

Afterwards, the makeup artist was fired by the drama group, not only was her salary withheld, but she also disappeared from Dongfang Capital without a trace, eerily and quietly, with an unexplainable terror.

It was since that incident that the assistant knew better than to upset Cheng Lisha; once she held a grudge against someone, that person was basically doomed.

...

The column group, backstage.

Cheng Lisha had her own office in the TV station, a very luxurious one, said to be the most grandiose in the entire station, even bigger than the director’s office.

"Sister Cheng, you have mail!"

A personal female assistant delivered a pile of letters to the office, placing them on Cheng Lisha’s desk.

"Don’t you know my rules by now? You know what to do with these letters!"

Cheng Lisha didn’t even glance at the letters, irritation clear in her expression.

"Sister Cheng, we all know your rules; fan letters are all shredded and then thrown away, absolutely not to allow these letters to offend your eyes."

"But this time, the director also said, today is a holiday special, he hopes you will reply to a few letters from children, and the station will follow up with a report, this will positively impact your public image..."

The female assistant hurriedly explained.

It wasn’t us who wanted you to reply, it was the director’s instructions.

"You’ve followed me for almost a year and a half now, don’t you know my rules yet? Replying to mails makes me sick, find some in the office who write well and handle it yourself!"

Cheng Lisha waved her hand impatiently once more, signaling the assistant to take away the letters quickly.

"Sister Cheng, these are the director’s orders..."

"Who is bigger in this column group, the director or me?"

The female assistant was about to retort, but this provoked a hint of impatience from Cheng Lisha.

"Oh, alright, Sister Cheng, I’ll take care of it right away... right away..."

That look scared the female assistant into hastily apologizing, grabbing a few letters and leaving without delay.

"What I say is an absolute command, you even dare talk back with the director, find a chance later to fire you too!"

Watching the personal assistant depart, Cheng Lisha’s fury was far from subsiding; a hint of malicious intent flashed in her eyes.

"Hmm, how come there’s still one letter left behind?"

Suddenly, she noticed a letter still remaining on her desk.

Did the assistant omit something?

It seems there’s no need to look for excuses anymore, let her get lost later!

Cheng Lisha thought so, not even interested in opening the letter, but the corner of her eye caught a glimpse of the cover of the letter.

"Cheng Wumei!"

These three words, like a thorn, stabbed into her heart.

"Who dares to write this name, don’t they know this name is taboo!"

Cheng Lisha immediately picked up the envelope, tore it open, and took out the letter.

What she found was actually a lawyer’s letter, and the sender was Zhang Wei.

However, the signature on it was from Jincheng Law Firm.

"Dear Ms. Cheng Wumei, I am commissioned by my client, Yang Chuanfang, to formally send a letter regarding your longtime slander accusing my client of murdering Wen Xiaoyun, the contents are as follows..."

"The TV series ’Hotel by the Seaside’ you shot and released ten years ago is suspected of smearing and spreading rumors about my client, causing reputational damage and loss to my client, as well as ongoing cyberbullying and adverse public opinion pressure..."

"...For this matter, we will pursue your legal responsibility for defamation and seek compensation!"

"To resolve this incident amicably and satisfactorily, we do not exclude the possibility of seeking legal redress. We hope you will handle this matter with the rigorous and honest attitude of a media professional!"

At the end of the lawyer’s letter, the signer’s name said Zhang Wei.

"Zhang Wei!"

She crumpled the entire lawyer’s letter into a ball, grinding her teeth with rage.

"Never would have imagined, the one fighting the lawsuit for Yang Chuanfang, turned out to be you!"

"Good, let’s settle new grudges and old ones together; this time you’re definitely finished!"

Cheng Lisha of course knew about the recent lawsuit facing Yang Chuanfang, now he’s barely able to preserve himself.

But never did she expect, even facing a criminal lawsuit, that Yang Chuanfang would actually be able to find Zhang Wei and even send her a lawyer’s letter.

"Someone!"

Cheng Lisha called out, and the private assistant who had just left immediately burst in.

"Sister Cheng, if it’s about the letter, I’ve already found someone for that. They’re currently writing a reply for you, I guarantee their response will certainly make the child happy, of course, it’s all written in your name. The station’s editorial department will also be doing follow-up reports on this, please rest assured about that..."

"What’s with all this nonsense; I don’t care about the letter at all!"

Cheng Lisha scolded, then with increased emphasis commanded, "Now go contact Blackfoot Law Firm for me!"

"Of course, I will contact Lawyer Jiang right away!"

The assistant immediately acknowledged the order and was about to leave.

"Wait!" Cheng Lisha suddenly called her back.

The assistant’s heart tightened, if you have any orders, can’t you just say it all at once?

They say serving the emperor is like being with a tiger, working by your side, I’m frightened every day.

"Tell Jiang Fengzhen, she’s fired!"

"Sister Cheng, Lawyer Jiang has cooperated with you for several years; aren’t you friends?"

"Who’s friends with her? She doesn’t have the slightest ability; such a useless person doesn’t deserve to be my friend!"

Cheng Lisha’s anger flared up just thinking about the scene of Jiang Fengzhen’s defeat in Zhu Tianying’s case.

"After you inform Jiang Fengzhen, have Blackfoot’s Hu Yaode contact me; a junior partner is not fit to collaborate with me, Cheng Lisha. To fight a lawsuit for me, it must be at least a senior partner!"

After muttering, Cheng Lisha looked at the assistant standing still and immediately snapped, "What are you staring at, not going yet?"

"Yes, yes, Sister Cheng, I’m on it, right away..."

The assistant dashed off to make the call.

Meanwhile, Cheng Lisha sat in the office, looking at the crumpled lawyer’s letter in the trash bin, her eyes flashing with malevolent light.

"Yang Chuanfang was merely a tool for me to gain traffic back in the day, and now he even dares to bite back!"

"And that Zhang Wei, are you dead set on opposing me?"

"Fine, this time I want you both done for, tarnished and disgraced, to let you know what happens to those who cross me!"

Cheng Lisha had received Zhang Wei’s declaration of war and was fully prepared.