Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 303 - 301: Revenge on Tie Ruyun? The Loafing Apprentice

Chapter 303: Chapter 301: Revenge on Tie Ruyun? The Loafing Apprentice

Zhang Wei never expected that he would encounter an acquaintance here.

Or rather... a colleague.

Of course, the people inside were actually his former department colleagues, but now...

Zhang Wei ignored the person who had just called out his name and walked to the doorway, shouting inside:

"Boss Shen, what a coincidence, were you just... ’exchanging department culture’ with the litigation section?"

The ones who were "friendly interacting" with three bunny girls weren’t anybody else but Shen Zhengyi and his two lackeys, Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren.

Zhang Wei also did not expect that, on a working Thursday, Shen Zhengyi would actually bring his two subordinates to the Jincheng Club to blatantly engage in lechery during the day?

He wondered why Shen Zhengyi, when he was in the litigation department, always protected the scum and sleazy duo. So this was the reason, huh.

Being brothers who have partied with prostitutes together, is that how you become ’one of us’?

"Zhang Wei, watch your tongue, how can you speak to Boss Shen like that!"

The person at the door was Li Qingshou, who had just pulled up his trousers and spoke with assertiveness.

And Shen Zhengyi, at this very moment, was still seated on the sofa inside the room, slightly out of breath, obviously having "overexerted" himself earlier and needing some recovery.

Wang Jianren also had his trousers up and stood by his "good brother’s" side, glaring at Zhang Wei angrily.

"Zhang Wei, don’t think just because you joined the criminal division and became an ace that you can act recklessly. Jincheng operates on seniority; Boss Shen is a senior partner!"

Upon hearing the mockery of the scum and sleazy duo, Zhang Wei retorted sarcastically, "Senior partner, in plain terms, is just a high-level worker bee. The big boss gives everyone the title of partner just to make you feel all high and mighty!"

"Watch your mouth!" Inside, Shen Zhengyi, upon hearing this, could not hold back any longer and stood up as well.

However, age was a factor for him, he had depleted quite a bit of energy earlier, and now his legs were somewhat weak, so much so that he could hardly stand steady without support.

"I’ll be as insolent as I like, what about it?"

Seeing Shen Zhengyi’s state, Zhang Wei immediately laughed.

"And, have you noticed the person next to me? The big boss of the criminal division, Tie Ruyun. He’s also department leadership!"

After pulling Tie Ruyun over, Zhang Wei pointed to the scum and sleazy duo, mocking, "You two are just managers of the litigation department, basically the second and third in command. Now that you’ve met the big boss of our criminal department, don’t you think you should show some respect?"

"You..."

Naturally, the scum and sleazy duo had no respect to show.

Who is Tie Ruyun?

He used to be their subordinate in the litigation department, in charge of the criminal group that was neglected and unloved by everyone there.

Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren have always treated Tie Ruyun as their errand boy, dumping every menial and strenuous task on him.

Now the tables have turned, as he has become the boss of the criminal division. He out-ranks them, and even their status is the same, all of them being junior partners, on equal footing in the firm.

Could they accept that? Of course not!

"You son of a..."

The scum and sleazy duo were about to say something, but both were restrained by Shen Zhengyi’s hands on their shoulders.

"Give me a hand, my legs feel a bit soft!"

True to his character as Boss Shen, he used the harshest tone to voice the most feeble request.

With the support of the scum and sleazy duo, Shen Zhengyi finally caught his breath.

In his aged eyes gleamed a sharp, eagle-like stare, firmly fixed on Zhang Wei and Tie Ruyun.

But instead of an impending storm, Shen Zhengyi took a deep breath and suddenly revealed a "smile."

"Zhang Wei, I heard you won another case, and even against Guo Wufeng, congratulations!"

"Boss Shen is joking. In lawsuits, you lose some, you win some; I was just lucky, that’s all."

"Good, good. You’re indeed a man out of my litigation department."

Boss Shen praised Zhang Wei openly but also lifted his own department in doing so.

"And Tie Ruyun, the responsibility for the new department now rests on you. As a leader, you have to set a good example!"

"Thank you for your concern, Boss Shen, I understand!"

Tie Ruyun was surprised, wondering why Shen Zhengyi was so agreeable today. He well knew the man rarely complimented anyone.

He was concurrently praising Zhang Wei and him, so had Shen changed his ways, or perhaps... was it the bunny girls’ doing?

There’s a saying that after men do ’that,’ they enter a so-called sage mode, where men are as compassionate as sages.

Who would’ve thought... it was actually true...

"That’s great, that’s just great. You should have received your invitation cards by now, making you VIPs. There’s many rules in this club, so I hope you remember them well."

"Li, Wang, and I have some matters to discuss, so we won’t hold you up. Get back to what you need to do!"

With that, Shen Zhengyi gestured with his hand, signaling them to leave.

Although he still maintained a leader’s pose, Zhang Wei was not interested in lingering on this topic, and after glancing at Shen Zhengyi, he left with a smile.

But after just a few steps, Zhang Wei’s smile suddenly vanished from his face, and a concealed coldness flickered in his eyes.

"Although you put on a polite front, the urge to stir up trouble is something you can’t hide. Do you really think I can’t see it?"

Zhang Wei’s lips muttered, a cold laughter rising in his heart.

He could tell that Shen Zhengyi was not as he appeared on the surface, which made him think of someone.

The smug Yue Junzi!

Just like currying favor in public—gentlemen on the outside, beasts on the inside. Similarly, grinning with a knife hidden behind the smile, ruthless and cold-blooded!

Elsewhere.

Inside Shen Zhengyi and his companions’ VIP room.

The room’s door closed again, and the three of them had already seated themselves back on the sofa.

"What bad luck, to actually run into those two!"

"Yeah, of all people to meet, we had to encounter Zhang Wei and Tie Ruyun. Those two are really full of themselves now!"

"What can we do, they’ve been promoted; one has become the trump card lawyer, and the other’s even more formidable, heading straight to the 25th floor to lead a department!"

"Damn it, we serve the law firm loyally and diligently, yet we can’t get promoted, but how did Tie Ruyun manage to become a department leader?"

"But look on the bright side, they’ve gone to the 25th floor, only to be stepped on by us!"

"We’re on the 26th floor, they’re falling behind. You’ve got a point there..."

Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren murmured, fully embracing the spirit of Ah Q.

What does it matter if they’ve gone to the 25th floor, I will still tread on you!

However, that’s all they could think in their hearts. Even if they run into each other within the law firm now, they wouldn’t dare to actually step on the other two.

This was the reason why Shen Zhengyi had just restrained himself; their ranks were not far apart, and times had changed.

"Boss Shen, what do you think we should do? Zhang Wei and Tie Ruyun are too arrogant now, they show no gratitude towards you at all!"

"That’s right, they were nobodies until you brought them up in this world. Now that they’re with the Criminal Division, they show no appreciation, they’re truly ungrateful!"

Hearing the combination of animals and lowlifes, Shen Zhengyi also felt that Zhang Wei and Tie Ruyun were not acting appropriately.

When you were mixing in the Litigation Department, I was the boss. Now that you have gone to the Criminal Division, have you truly forgotten the "favors" you received in the Litigation Department?

I’m your former boss after all, you should show me some respect.

"Humph, two upstarts, once they gained a little power, they think they have the whole world in their hands!"

Shen Zhengyi waved his hand dismissively, putting on an act of magnanimity.

But soon after, a sinister look crept back into his eyes, "However, these two are too arrogant, they do need to be taught a lesson!"

Shen Zhengyi was not genuinely magnanimous; he had only pretended to be in front of Zhang Wei and Tie Ruyun.

Seeing this, Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren exchanged a knowing smile.

This was their leader, indeed everything before was just for show!

"Boss, what should we do?"

"Simple, create some trouble for them, it would be best if we could disgust them in the process!"

Shen Zhengyi said, yet his brows were furrowed, "Right, let’s not touch this Zhang Wei for the time being. Though I hate to admit it, he does have the ability, being able to beat the Procuratorate Headquarters multiple times proves he’s a tough nut to crack!"

"We don’t have to deal with him, just cause some problems for Tie Ruyun. It would be best if we could unsettle his position as the person in charge of the Criminal Division, make his seat wobble!"

"Got it, Boss, we know what to do. We’ll make the arrangements right away!" Upon receiving the boss’s orders, the unworthy pair naturally nodded in agreement.

Shen Zhengyi then gave a few more instructions, which both men acknowledged.

After leaving the VIP room, the complexions of Li Qingshou and Wang Jianren grew solemn.

"There are many ways to deal with Tie Ruyun, but considering Boss Shen’s intentions, we must pay attention to the aftermath, and make sure he loses both his position and reputation. How should we do this?"

"Boss Shen means the issue shouldn’t be too big, but the side effects can’t be minor. That shows he still cares about the law firm’s reputation. It’s okay to mess with Tie Ruyun, but we can’t damage our firm."

"Truly worthy of Boss Shen, always considering the law firm. I’m really moved."

The two got excited for a moment, looking like sycophants.

But soon, they remembered the task at hand.

"Without the boss here, let’s cut the flattery and hurry to contact someone; prepare to make some trouble for Tie Ruyun!"

"Right, right, let’s find someone," Wang Jianren agreed, then suddenly suggested, "Why not contact my cousin? He’s connected to the streets, and he’s under Lord Leopard Three, he will surely have ways!"

"Is your cousin that ’Brother Biao’ from the underworld?"

"Exactly, that’s him!"

"Well then, since it’s a matter of dealing with one of our own, it would be better to outsource it!"

"So that’s settled, I will contact my cousin right away!"

The pair, not deliberating further, felt it was better to bring in an outsider.

And since the person was Wang Jianren’s cousin, they could trust him.

...

Meanwhile,

inside the Jincheng Club.

Zhang Wei and Tie Ruyun were now seated in the reception hall on the first floor.

Surrounding them were lawyers of all shapes and colors, many of them gathered together just like them, chatting, drinking beverages, and some even ordering food right there, including Zhang Wei.

The Jincheng Club offers a buffet, but if you want something extra, you have to order it separately – luckily, the prices are reasonable.

It’s said that the signature dish here is lobster, and the chef’s skills are quite commendable.

So Zhang Wei ordered a serving of lobster to try, while Tie Ruyun was concerned about the many people around, thinking it wouldn’t look good.

"You really are something, eating here of all places. Everyone is watching you, can’t you be a bit more conscious of the impression you’re making?"

Tie Ruyun spoke to Zhang Wei while his gaze swept around.

And sure enough, many people were looking over, especially with Zhang Wei’s voracious eating, shaking their heads in disapproval.

"Old Tie, what they think of me is their business. When a person is hungry, they have to eat, right? You and I rushed over here early in the morning; how can we not eat?"

"I’ll eat when I get back!"

Tie Ruyun waved his hand dismissively – after all, he was a leader now and had to be mindful of his image.

"Heh!"

Zhang Wei chuckled disdainfully at Tie Ruyun’s attitude.

Face is not something you maintain by being mindful; it’s earned through strength.

As long as you have strength, even if you hit every golf ball poorly, not getting a single one into the hole in hundreds of tries, people will still fawn over you!

Just like a certain fat man...

After a satisfying meal, Zhang Wei patted his belly, feeling great.

"Let’s go, let’s head back!"

The two set off to return.

Having met up with Zhang Xinyan in the parking lot, they headed back to the law firm.

On the way, Zhang Xinyan suddenly became excited and started asking about the club.

"So what’s this Jincheng Club about anyway? The parking lot was full of nice cars, it must be a high-end place, right?"

"Yeah, it’s not low-end, and all the cars are nice. Even though many are second-hand, they have flashy paint jobs that can be changed regularly. Driving them is more thrilling than driving new cars. Plus, many people like to mix and match; you drive mine, I drive yours."

Tie Ruyun, sitting in the passenger seat, felt something was off.

Why does it sound like you’re talking about driving, but not the proper kind of driving?

"Ding-a-ling!"

While Tie Ruyun was pondering, his phone suddenly rang.

"Hello, who is it?"

"Oh, Xiao Wei, what’s up?"

"You got arrested again? That can’t be."

"Okay, okay, I’ll come over right away, immediately!"

Tie Ruyun hung up the phone in a rush, then turned to look at Zhang Wei.

"Um, Zhang Wei, is it on your way to drop me off at the detention center? You don’t mind, do you?"

"I can, but Old Tie, is your friend okay? Why do you need to go to the detention center?"

"She’s not a friend, just a former client. She’s in the service industry, supposedly went on the straight and narrow, and now this..."

"Oh, a service industry worker!"

Zhang Wei immediately nodded in understanding, so she was a "good girl" in a certain sense.

"Smelly little brother, change lanes, we need to take my boss to the detention center!"

"Alrighty!"

Zhang Xinyan of course changed direction and drove towards the detention center.

...

In the afternoon.

At Jincheng Law Firm.

Zhang Wei returned alone; Old Tie was still at the detention center dealing with his client’s issues and couldn’t get away.

So, for a rare change, he didn’t go back to his office but instead headed to the Criminal Department’s office area.

Before coming back, Old Tie had asked him to keep an eye on the newcomers, and of course, he had to do as the leader requested.

"Hey there, keeping busy I see!"

The newbies were mostly dealing with paperwork, some were studying old cases, watching case summaries, and writing reports and summaries.

"Hello, Lawyer Zhang!"

"Hello, Ace Zhang!"

"Zhang..."

When Zhang Wei showed up, they all got up to greet him, and their attitudes were very polite.

"Everybody sit down, sit down; we’re all colleagues, no need to be so formal!"

Zhang Wei waved his hand and then walked over to the team leader’s spot.

Lin Yumeng had sneakily closed the webpage just now, so she wasn’t worried about Zhang Wei peeking at her screen.

But Zhang Wei had long known that this girl was slacking off again; seeing her guilty look earlier, he was sure she had been slacking off at work.

"Xiao Meng, look at Xiao Li, working diligently during work hours. As a team leader, you should set an example, too!"

"Master, you know me, I..."

The apprentice pouted, visibly displeased.

She truly didn’t want to be the team leader. Once the workload increased, it became too exhausting and taxing; where would there be time to slack off and watch dramas?

"Xiao Li, let me ask you, has Old Tie recently assigned newbies any cases?"

"No, Boss Shen has been having them learn written records and observe trial videos; they haven’t reached the practical stage yet!"

"How can that be?"

Hearing Li Yueqin’s response, Zhang Wei shook his head.

For newbies, learning from text is the least efficient way; getting involved in actual cases is the quickest way to train.

And for criminal defense lawyers, there’s never a shortage of cases.

They can easily pick up public interest cases at the courthouse; there’s absolutely no shortage of cases.

After all, public interest cases are endless.

"Lawyer Zhang, are there really cases available?"

The newbies sitting not far away had also heard Zhang Wei’s words, and immediately a girl stood up.

"Is that Xiao Su? I think you guys are ready to try handling some cases!"

"Yes! Yes!" Su Xiaoqian was the first to clap and cheer.

"Yay!" The other newbies were also visibly excited.

"But no, Master, the team leader said we can’t let the newbies get involved with cases yet because it’s irresponsible to the clients!"

But an untimely voice interrupted them.

The apprentice had a tight face, pretending to be "very serious."

"Oh, no~"

The newbies immediately looked displeased, each returning to their seats.

"Old Tie said that?"

"Yes, the team leader especially instructed us not to let newbies get involved with cases too soon!" The apprentice was serious.

"I see..."

Zhang Wei pondered for a moment and then turned his gaze back to his cute little apprentice.

"Xiao Meng, have you taken on any new cases since joining the criminal department?"

"Ah, me?"

The latter pointed at herself, looking shocked.

"Well... the department has been busy recently, so I... haven’t taken on any cases..." The apprentice hung her head, explaining in a pitiable tone.

"Busy?"

Zhang Wei chuckled. If this girl was busy, then Jincheng Law Firm would have no idle people.

"Xiao Meng, I think Old Tie makes sense; it’s not good for newbies to take on cases too soon. However, what if you take them to handle a case, then it would be fine, right?"

"How about this: you often slink away to slack off at your desk. Why don’t you take a case and let the newbies be your assistants, observing and accompanying you through the entire case process?"

This time, it was Zhang Wei’s turn to be serious, looking sternly at his little apprentice.

"Master, you’re joking, right? How could I..."

"Xiao Meng, you have to take on a case. Otherwise, if you keep slacking off every day, you’re going to become useless!"

Seeing Zhang Wei’s stern face, Lin Yumeng struggled to swallow back her words of refusal.

The surrounding newbies, hearing that they could get involved with a new case, were all excited again.

Although they weren’t the ones taking on the case, it meant they no longer had to continue reviewing old cases and files, which was good news.

What could be more attractive than being fully involved in a new case?