Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 329 - 327: Seeing Guider Zhou Again, Treason?

Chapter 329: Chapter 327: Seeing Guider Zhou Again, Treason?

The next day.

Which was Tuesday morning.

In Dongfang Capital, somewhere above the sea.

A speedboat dashed across the sea surface, the waves split into two white lines, but were instantly engulfed by the surging waves.

Accompanied by the whistling wind, a steel island appeared in the direction the speedboat was heading.

That was the infamous Iron Island Prison.

The speedboat docked at the pier in front of the island, and a young man disembarked.

He was dressed in a suit and tie, wearing shiny leather shoes, and carried a briefcase in his hand.

On the pier, four figures in camouflage combat uniforms were waiting.

"Guider Zhou!"

"Lawyer Zhang!"

The two parties greeted each other.

Zhou Xiaoli never expected the visitor to be Zhang Wei.

And Zhang Wei hadn’t expected the person to meet him to be Zhou Xiaoli either.

Behind Zhou Xiaoli, three very familiar figures stood as well.

Gao Yang, Luo Qi, and his own brother-in-law, Xia Qianjun.

To see Zhang Wei, Gao Yang and Luo Qi were just a bit surprised.

But Xia Qianjun’s expression was not so "friendly," with a hint of ferocity hidden deep within his eyes.

"Hey, hey, hey, what’s this, Big Brother-in-law? I am the benefactor who could clear you of charges, is this how you look at a benefactor?"

Seeing Xia Qianjun’s expression, beads of sweat formed faintly on Zhang Wei’s forehead.

He hurriedly took out a tissue and wiped the sweat away.

"Guider Zhou, let’s not waste time here, let’s get moving!"

"No rush, no rush!" Who knew, Zhou Xiaoli simply waved her hand and didn’t move.

Woof! Woof! Woof!

A burst of barking arose, as a prison guard approached leading two search dogs.

"Lawyer Zhang, the person you’re going to see has a very special identity, and the charges against him are very serious, so please cooperate a bit!"

Before Zhou Xiaoli could finish, the two search dogs pounced, thoroughly inspecting Zhang Wei’s shoe heels, trouser legs, and body.

"And please open the briefcase!"

Zhang Wei could only comply, opening the briefcase for their scrutiny.

"Say, when can I see the client?"

"As long as Lawyer Zhang doesn’t have any dangerous items and we’ve confirmed your identity, we will let you through!"

"You need to confirm my identity too?"

Zhang Wei looked at Zhou Xiaoli, speechless.

Don’t you know who I am yet?

Or is it that someone would impersonate me, Zhang Wei?

"Please understand, Lawyer Zhang, these days, some people are not afraid to die, and with technology so advanced, who knows if there might be new face-swapping technology abroad, so we’re just being cautious!"

Zhou Xiaoli said, gesturing with her hand.

Xia Qianjun’s eyebrows tightened, and he lunged like a cheetah, throwing a punch straight at Zhang Wei’s face.

"Big Brother!"

Just as the fist was less than an inch from his forehead, he hastily shouted.

Xia Qianjun’s fist stopped instantly in its place.

The force of the punch blew past Zhang Wei’s forehead, his eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn’t move a muscle.

"Not bad, Lawyer Zhang, with that steadfastness, you’re no ordinary man!"

Seeing that Zhang Wei didn’t move, Zhou Xiaoli couldn’t help but applaud.

"Because I know that even though Big Brother hates me, he would definitely not hit me for real!"

Zhang Wei also chuckled, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"At least he wouldn’t hit me in front of so many people. If we’re alone, maybe I really would get beaten!"

He added to himself inwardly as the search with the dogs was also completed on the side.

"If it were an enemy, with the killing intent Xia Qianjun just showed, plus the power of that punch, they would definitely have some instinctive reaction. Only a regular person like Lawyer Zhang, with absolutely no fighting strength, would not react at all!"

Zhou Xiaoli spoke, signaling everyone to lower their guard.

But Zhang Wei could tell, she was practically calling him a good-for-nothing fighter in a roundabout way.

"Alright, Lawyer Zhang, come with us. I am the liaison officer from the War Department for this case. If you have any requests, feel free to bring them up to us!"

"Speaking of which, what crime has my client exactly committed? I’ve called several times to inquire, yet you’ve dismissed me with confidentiality clauses?"

Zhang Wei followed Zhou Xiaoli into Iron Island Prison, while not forgetting to ask that question.

"Ah, this is also a work necessity. Please understand. As for those questions, you’ll get your answers when you meet your client!"

Zhou Xiaoli said, yet she didn’t answer the question.

Their party of five moved forward within Iron Island Prison, passing through several checkpoints.

Zhang Wei noticed that at each level of security, there were armed guards with serious expressions and extremely solemn demeanors.

After entering through a pair of silver double doors, Zhang Wei could tell that the security measures here were even stricter than outside.

"The people detained here can’t be easy, right?"

"Of course, those who are detained here can very well be described as extremely vicious and evil!"

Zhou Xiaoli glanced at Zhang Wei and then said with a smile, "I’m also quite puzzled. Lawyer Zhang, why would you not make money comfortably in Dongfang Capital but insist on defending these people? It truly baffles me!"

"I am entrusted by others!" Zhang Wei hastily replied with a forced smile.

"Hmph, I bet it’s for the money!"

From behind, Xia Qianjun snorted disdainfully at someone.

"What are you talking about, big brother-in-law?"

Zhang Wei couldn’t hold back any longer, his face tensing for a few seconds, but then he turned it into a jest, "Think about it, I have to earn money to support your sister, right? In the future, I’ll need to pay for the baby’s milk powder, and even contribute to your parents-in-law’s retirement. I’ve got to chip in!"

"Who needs your money!" Xia Qianjun snorted again, clearly displeased.

"Yeah, no need for my money." Zhang Wei chuckled and spread his hands, "But living expenses in Dongfang Capital are so expensive, and the cost of living is high. With your salary, big brother-in-law, it might be difficult to buy a house when you get married in the future."

"Not to mention, if you want to get married, you’re definitely going to empty the wallets of your parents-in-law. That’s when I, as the son-in-law, will come in handy. If I don’t work hard now, how will I provide for the Simple-minded family in the future?"

Xia Qianjun was speechless. How did you manage to involve me? Do I need your money?

"Haha, stop arguing, both of you. We’ve arrived!"

Just then, Zhou Xiaoli interrupted the quarrel between the two.

After going through yet another tedious checkpoint, metal scanning, X-ray checks, and even radiation level measurements,

the checkpoint doors opened wide, and Zhang Wei was taken to an almost entirely sealed-off solitary room.

Zhou Xiaoli and Xia Qianjun, along with the other four, stood guard at the door.

Soon after, the client arrived.

Escorted by two guards, an old man in prison garb with white hair came in, hanging his head low.

His hands trembled slightly, and his eyes were somewhat empty, apparently still unaware of being detained here.

Truth be told, when Zhang Wei first saw his client, he had his doubts.

Could this person be considered a dangerous individual?

"Hello, may I ask if you are Dr. Qian Zhisui?"

After the old man sat down, he slowly lifted his head. Upon seeing Zhang Wei’s face, he then asked, "And you are?"

"Oh, my name is Zhang Wei. I’m your defense attorney!"

Zhang Wei quickly took out a business card from his document bag and placed it on the table for the other party to see.

The business card couldn’t be handed over, as the other party would have to leave later and couldn’t take it with them.

"Oh, Zhang Wei..."

Qian Zhisui murmured the name, repeating those two words.

Zhou Xiaoli brought over two cups of water, placing them next to the two men.

"Remember, you only have 15 minutes to talk, not a second more!"

She warned, then signaled to the two guards to leave the enclosed room to the pair.

In the not-so-large room, Zhang Wei and Qian Zhisui sat facing each other, the room’s claustrophobia combined with the silence between them creating a suffocating atmosphere.

"Dr. Qian, can you tell me what accusations you are facing?"

"Haven’t they told you?"

"They haven’t told me anything. When I asked, they just fobbed me off with confidentiality agreements."

"Is that so..."

Qian Zhisui mumbled, lowering his head as if to organize his thoughts.

Seeing this, Zhang Wei picked up a cup of water and took a sip.

"The crime they are charging me with is treason!"

Splutter—

As expected, Zhang Wei spit out all the water in his mouth.

"Cough, cough. What did you say? Treason?"

"I’m speaking Dragon Country’s language, aren’t I?" Doctor Qian’s eyes widened as he shot back a question.

"Doctor, can we not answer a question with another question?"

Zhang Wei adjusted himself and hastily organized his words, "The crime you’re accused of is treason, right? Not any other crime, but treason against Dragon Country?"

"I can still read; I won’t recognize it wrong!"

Doctor Qian sighed but admitted the fact.

Gulp~

Zhang Wei immediately swallowed hard.

He felt the pressure and also directed a "most affectionate" greeting in his heart to his client Hua Chaofan and all eighteen generations of his ancestors.

Is this the "minor case" you mentioned?

If this could be called a minor case, then there would be no such thing as a major case in this world.

"Doctor Qian, perhaps you could tell me why you have been accused of treason and then captured?"

Zhang Wei knew that Doctor Qian had not been tried because the crime was too serious; just gathering evidence required time.

In fact, since Doctor Qian entered Iron Island Prison, a month had already passed and the date for a trial hadn’t even been set yet.

But the accusation was very real, and considering the grave implications of the cases Doctor Qian was involved in, he was detained in the most heavily guarded area of Iron Island Prison.

This was just like the earlier Wang Yuqing case, but at that time, Wang Yuqing was only accused of poisoning and the murder of a city council member, which was by far less serious compared to the charges Doctor Qian faced.

After hearing this, Doctor Qian lowered his head again and began to organize his words.

About two minutes passed before he slowly raised his head: "I am a scientist, specializing in genetics and heredity. My main research projects include bioengineering and genetic experiments. My research goal has always been to conquer PD; the laboratory has already..."

"Doctor Qian, excuse me, I am not related to the medical field, might I ask what PD is?"

"Oh, what I’m talking about is Parkinson’s disease, abbreviated as PD," he explained.

"Parkinson’s disease?"

Zhang Wei looked at Doctor Qian in surprise. This person wanted to conquer Parkinson’s disease?

Even someone like Zhang Wei, who was not medically trained, knew that neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s were known in medicine as incurable, also referred to as terminal illnesses.

Even though the modern medical system had developed over hundreds of years and technology was progressing year by year, and major advancements had been made in the research of many diseases, the scientific community was still helpless against Parkinson’s disease.

The current stage of medical technology could only prevent and alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s, but couldn’t cure the condition.

In short: No solution!

"Doctor Qian, please continue..."

"I..."

Just as Doctor Qian was about to continue speaking, his right hand began to tremble uncontrollably.

"I, I..." Seeing the change in his right hand, Doctor Qian’s mouth hung open, his expression one of shock.

"I’m running out of time, no time left..."

He looked at Zhang Wei with incredibly complex emotions flickering in his eyes, comprising fear, apprehension, as well as frustration and helplessness.

"Doctor Qian, you..."

"Lawyer Zhang, as you can see, I have PD. I’ve run multiple tests on myself; my genes match all the hereditary sequences for PD. My grandfather, my father, and my brother all died from PD—so, I really don’t have much time left. Please help me, help me win against ’Pioneer Medical Technology,’ save my life, I beg you!"

Doctor Qian’s right hand quivered as he grabbed Zhang Wei’s arm with his left, his tone incredibly solemn.

"But you haven’t told me anything; how can I help you?"

"Go find my assistant, the assistant in my laboratory, she... her name is Wang Yali, she knows everything, I’ve told her everything..."

As Doctor Qian spoke, he grasped his trembling right hand with his left while gasping for air, his face turning extremely red.

"Guider Zhou, please help me call a doctor!"

Zhang Wei also promptly called out upon seeing this.

He knew that their conversation could no longer continue today.

And to meet Doctor Qian once required numerous complex procedures; to see him a second time would be exceptionally difficult.

If that was the case, then the only clue in this case was his assistant.

Zhou Xiaoli quickly arrived with the medical personnel. The doctor diagnosed Doctor Qian and took him away.

Hence, the meeting ended ahead of schedule.

Zhang Wei followed Zhou Xiaoli, escorted by the prison staff, as they headed towards the exit of Iron Island Prison.

"Guider Zhou, do you think that old man is truly capable of actions harmful to Dragon Country?"

"Lawyer Zhang, you must have heard the saying, ’Appearances can be deceiving’!"

"That may be so, but I did not see in that old man’s eyes the guilt and remorse of a criminal. I only saw the indignation of a loser, and the innocence of an ordinary person brought to this prison!"

"To think the infamous Homicide Lawyer would be so sentimental?"

"Guider Zhou, you’re really wronging me there. I didn’t kill Cheng Lisha, I have an alibi!"

Zhang Wei felt aggrieved—you just had to bring that up, didn’t you? My hands are clean of Cheng Lisha’s death.

Please pay attention to the evidence, can’t we drop the charge of ’homicide lawyer’ anymore?

"What is right and wrong is not our concern, I only care about your relationship with this case, Lawyer Zhang."

Zhou Xiaoli, accompanied by Zhang Wei, returned to the dock once more.

"Lawyer Zhang, let me advise you, this case is of great complexity, do you truly intend to confront the full might of the War Department all by yourself?"

"Guider Zhou, let me tell you something too, I am a law-abiding citizen, and I believe Doctor Qian is as well. Since the law has granted him the right to a lawyer, then as his defense attorney, I am naturally committed to giving my all for his case!"

Speaking thus, Zhang Wei raised his head, looking in the direction of Iron Island Prison, "Moreover, I believe that the truth will come to light one day, and I will help Doctor Qian clear his name!"

"Oh, then I will wait and see!"

Zhou Xiaoli let out a cold laugh, clearly disapproving of Zhang Wei’s grand declaration.

After Zhang Wei had left, boarding the speedboat to depart again, disappearing into the vast expanse of the sea.

As Zhou Xiaoli watched Zhang Wei leave, she took out a phone and dialed a number.

"The defense lawyer has met with Qian Zhisui, it’s Zhang Wei, clean background, no issues!"

"Yes, I understand, as a defense attorney, he’s just exercising advocacy rights for his client."

"So, to whom should this case be transferred for handling?"

"Hmm, alright, I got it. I’ll contact Procuratorate Headquarters later, I hope they take this seriously this time, as for the choice of the prosecutorial party, I will inform you after they confirm!"

"Alright, our task is clear now!"

After ending the call, Zhou Xiaoli gave a meaningful glance to Xia Qianjun and the other two, "Let’s go to Procuratorate Headquarters to transfer the documents!"

...

Zhou Er, Tuesday noon.

Jincheng Law Firm, Criminal Department office.

Having finished the meeting with Qian Zhisui in the morning, he naturally returned to the law firm to begin preparations for the case.

The first step was, of course, to collect case information.

He started searching for information using ’Qiandu’.

First was Qian Zhisui, with rows of qualifications and certificates, which made Zhang Wei understand that the old man was a professional in the field of genetic genetics and science.

Then came his mentioned assistant, Wang Yali, who was also an expert in inheritance studies, a graduate of the renowned Medical University, and a professional in her own right.

Next, Zhang Wei began to search for the six characters of "Pioneer Medical Technology."

Because in this meeting, he didn’t receive much information, but aside from mentioning his assistant, he heard about this company.

This was also a very important clue.

’Qiandu’ quickly provided the answer.

Pioneer Medical Technology was a Southern giant in medical science, with assets reaching hundreds of billions, and just the famous medical laboratories listed under their name filled several rows.

Looking at the dozens of medical and scientific patent listings under the introduction, he knew the scale of the company was certainly not small.

"Let’s go to the company’s official website and search for Dr. Qian Zhisui!"

Zhang Wei found the website for Pioneer Medical Technology and searched for the name Qian Zhisui.

Unfortunately, the search turned up no such person.

"That’s not right, didn’t Doctor Qian previously serve this company? Have they already removed an employee from their list so swiftly?"

"What about Dr. Wang Yali?"

Zhang Wei typed in the three characters "Wang Yali" again, and the search result showed "resigned."

"Clever move!"

Seeing this result, Zhang Wei muttered with a sense of helplessness.

With Qian Zhisui implicated in treason, the company, wanting to distance themselves, decisively cut ties with him.

"Now, how do I find Doctor Wang, turn to the young ma’am?"

Zhang Wei thought to himself, opening his cellphone WeChat, preparing to send Zhao Xiaoxiao a message.

Suddenly, he noticed an update reminder for a new post in Moments.

[Your friend Jessica has updated her Moments]

"Jessica?"

Zhang Wei automatically scrolled through the Moments.

And then he saw a selfie Jessica had taken with a woman, to his surprise.

[Attended a medical conference with Dr. Wang Yali /Smile]

"This..."

Wei saw the woman standing with Jessica in the selfie and glanced again at the photo on the official website of Pioneer Medical Technology.

He confirmed without a doubt, it was the same person!

Wang Yali was now with Jessica!