Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 335 - 333: Countering Intimidation? Making a Fuss over Trivial Matters

Chapter 335: Chapter 333: Countering Intimidation? Making a Fuss over Trivial Matters

Evening, Lin Mansion.

Second floor, outside a room.

Zhang Wei took a deep breath, then gently raised his hand.

Knock, knock, knock!

The gentle rapping elicited a faint sound from the room door.

Creak~

The door opened slightly with a light noise.

Through the crack, a pair of deeply resentful eyes could be glimpsed.

Zhao Xiaoxiao was angry.

Because she had been left hungry by Zhang Wei again, that bastard hadn’t come home on time to cook for her.

"Xiaoxiao, hello~"

The person outside displayed an apologetic smile, as if trying to make amends.

Zhao Xiaoxiao sneered inside, certain that this guy must be asking for a favor again.

The knocking just now was obviously controlled; he didn’t dare disturb her.

Now he was calling her Xiaoxiao, not the usual Second Miss or Little Zhao.

"Spill it, what do you need? I might keep it in mind and perhaps will help you out when I’m in a good mood one day!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao pursed her lips immediately, brandishing an uncooperative attitude as though to say, "begging me won’t help you."

"Don’t be like that, Xiaoxiao, I brought you dinner. Come taste the craftsmanship of the chef from Dongjiang Star Hotel!"

Zhang Wei hurriedly explained, mentioning the prestigious name of Dongjiang Star.

"Heh!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao did not show the expected reaction; instead, she was full of disdain.

"Do you think I’ve never tasted the dishes from Dongjiang Star?"

Zhao Xiaoxiao continued, sighing, "After that guy and mom split up when I was little, he couldn’t cook, so he had to take me out to restaurants every day, always to Dongjiang Star!"

Such a wealthy family!

Dining out every day at Dongjiang Star—just how rich must your family be?

Though Zhang Wei knew Zhao Qingyan was well-off and certainly had a decent salary, he hadn’t expected that Zhao Qingyan would take his daughter to Dongjiang Star for meals every day when Xiaoxiao was young.

Zhang Wei cursed silently, damn it, that girl outsmarted me.

For a moment, he was at a loss for words.

"Gurgle~" But a grumbling sound broke the silence.

"Wow, whose stomach is that growling?" Zhang Wei asked with a heh-heh laugh.

Zhao Xiaoxiao’s cheeks turned slightly red; out of embarrassment, she moved to close the room door.

But Zhang Wei was quick, his right foot wedging into the door crack, preventing Xiaoxiao from closing it.

"Xiaoxiao, you must be hungry too, why not come down and eat together? I packed so much food, I can’t finish it all by myself!"

"Right, the chef’s skills improve year upon year, you’ve eaten there many times as a kid, but that doesn’t mean you’ve tasted their current flavors!"

As Zhao Xiaoxiao tried to close the door repeatedly, but was constantly thwarted by Zhang Wei’s chatter, she had no choice but to bitterly open the door.

"Hmph, I don’t want to eat your food at all. I just think wasting food isn’t right, so I’ll deign to go downstairs and finish this food!"

"Yes, yes, you’re absolutely right..."

Hearing Zhao Xiaoxiao’s slightly prideful words, Zhang Wei smiled knowingly.

Indeed, daughters need to be coaxed.

The Second Miss might like to be a bit temperamental and refuse verbally, but deep down, she had forgiven him.

In the kitchen, the two sat down.

After Zhang Wei heated the food, the "father and daughter" naturally enjoyed their meal together.

"Out with it, what’s the real reason you came to ask for my help?"

Zhao Xiaoxiao, while biting into a chicken leg, suddenly asked with a muffled voice.

"What do you mean, ’ask’? I just didn’t want you to be bored!" Zhang Wei quickly scratched his head, awkwardly explaining.

Zhao Xiaoxiao: ->_->

Zhao Xiaoxiao: Look into my eyes, you know what I mean!

"Alright, alright, I need a favor. I want you to dig up some information on Pioneer Medical Technology!"

Upon hearing the target, Zhao Xiaoxiao paused mid-bite and asked, "But that’s a big company, sure you want to look into them?"

"Isn’t it obvious? They are my target, and I won’t feel at ease if I don’t check them out!"

"Are your cases really related to them?"

"Yep!"

After getting a confident response from Zhang Wei, Zhao Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment, then asked, "Since you’re a lawyer and they’re related to the case, can’t you just make them disclose their company documents?"

"It’s hard to say!"

Zhang Wei shook his head, then raised two fingers.

"Firstly, the defendant in this case, my client, is facing serious criminal charges, and I have to deal with moves from two senior prosecutors from the Procuratorate Headquarters. Even though I know the real issue is Dongfang Medical Technology, they won’t give me a chance to make trouble for it."

"For them, as long as they can keep the pressure on my client, they can avoid a lot of trouble without having to involve Dongfang Medical Technology. So, they will definitely try to prevent me from accessing the company’s documents."

As he spoke, Zhang Wei’s mind flashed with the images of Lan Zhengye, Lu Wenwen, and Xiao Baihe.

These people are not easy to deal with.

He also hinted at his intention in court—to bring down Dongfang Medical Technology.

But would the opposition let him have his way?

"Secondly, and most crucially, even if I manage to bring down Dongfang Medical Technology, can I be sure that the documents they disclose to me are the ones I need?"

"You should know, when you ask your enemy to produce documents, they will definitely, definitely not hand over their incriminating evidence without any reservation. There will be concealment!"

Zhang Wei said, and even laughed at the thought.

Letting the enemy disclose company internals, do you think they will honestly hand over their corporate secrets and all?

That’s why a reliable hacker is absolutely necessary.

Fortunately, Zhao Xiaoxiao is just the kind of person who can help... Oh, no, I mean, a person I can trust.

"So, you want me to help you, huh?"

"Yes, Xiaoxiao, you are Zhang Someone’s last resort~"

Zhang Wei spoke with a smile on his face, his eyes brimming with trust.

"Hmph!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao took a gnawed chicken leg bone out of her mouth and casually tossed it onto the table.

"I’m full!"

She took out a napkin, wiped her mouth and hands, then clapped her hands, got up, and walked out without looking back.

"Hey, Xiaoxiao, you..."

"That’s a big company with a tight security system; they might even have risk control staff on duty. It’s not easy to break through firewalls; I need at least 24 hours!"

"Oh, that’s fine. After tomorrow’s trial starts, it’s all about the prosecutors making moves. I just have to take the hits in court!"

"Then you wait. The young miss is busy!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao didn’t turn her head, leaving this remark behind as she went upstairs.

Thump, thump, thump!

But hearing his daughter’s words, and the sound of her footsteps going upstairs, Zhang Wei’s face was marked by a smile.

Indeed, Zhao Xiaoxiao still stood by his side.

Although she was not very polite verbally, she always considered things for him in her mind.

Such an adorable daughter~

After sighing, Zhang Wei started to clean up the kitchen, preparing for the next day’s court session.

...

The next day, the day of the trial.

At 3:30 in the afternoon, in the courthouse’s preparation room.

The door opened, and Uncle Xia Qianjun, escorting Qian Zhisui, entered the room.

As expected, he saw Zhang Wei, and sitting on either side of Zhang Wei were two women.

One was a blonde with blue eyes and a voluptuous figure, the other slender and willowy, none other than his sister Xia Qianyue.

In Xia Qianjun’s view, Xia Qianyue and Jessica were almost leaning on Zhang Wei from left and right, huddling close together in an intimate manner.

"Ahem!" Therefore, Xia Qianjun had to cough to remind the trio that they were overstepping.

"Bro, you’re here!"

Xia Qianyue was the first to stand up and greet her brother.

"Uncle, you’re here!" Zhang Wei didn’t stand up, still engrossed in the documents, but he greeted him nonetheless.

"The defendant Qian Zhisui has arrived!" Xia Qianjun said coldly but still brought in Doctor Qian.

After releasing Qian Zhisui’s restraints, Xia Qianjun snorted and left immediately.

He was afraid he couldn’t control himself and would end up punching Zhang Wei.

He simply couldn’t understand how Zhang Wei, already with his sister, would flirt with another woman, and why his sister wasn’t getting angry.

Of course, he would never understand someone so simple-minded.

That was also why Zhang Wei liked Xia Qianyue—her straightforward, guileless way of thinking was unusual, free from the pettiness of most girls.

Direct and magnanimous, that’s Xia Qianyue, Xia Hanhan!

"Lawyer Zhang, is it my turn today to..."

"No, Doctor Qian, your job today is just to sit there and stay composed, that’s all!"

Doctor Qian barely had a chance to speak before Zhang Wei cut in ahead of time.

The court session was set for 4 p.m., and Old Chen had one session in the morning and another in the afternoon; by the time it was their turn to appear in court, Old Chen would probably be sleepy.

Hence, the prosecution wouldn’t have much time for their opening statement, and there would definitely be no chance for the defense witnesses to testify on their own behalf.

The task for Zhang Wei and Doctor Qian today was simply to "take a beating" and endure the prosecution’s firepower.

As for testifying on their own behalf, that would have to wait until tomorrow, Friday, or maybe even next week.

While the defense could counterattack in court against the prosecution’s focused attack, the only thing the defendant could do was to remain composed.

Only by maintaining composure could you gain the support of the jurors under their scrutiny.

If you cannot keep your cool, or even worse, become annoyed or impatient,

then I’m sorry to say, the jury will definitely think there’s something wrong with you.

"Let’s go to the courtroom as well, but I have to tell you, there will be a lot of people there today!"

Zhang Wei gave a heads-up, and Qian Zhisui nodded solemnly in agreement.

Today was a court date, so of course it would be crowded!

With that, they stepped out of the preparation room.

But the instant they pushed the door open, countless flashes suddenly lit up.

Click click!

"Doctor Qian, I heard you stole experimental materials and data to spy for foreign forces—is that true?"

"Doctor Qian, do you have any defense against the accusations of treason against you?"

"Doctor Qian, you’re an expert in genetic diseases like Parkinson’s, but Pioneer Medical Technology’s project progress has been hindered recently. It’s said that you destroyed some data when you were stealing materials; what’s your explanation for this?"

"Doctor Qian..."

Swarms of media journalists suddenly surrounded them, encircling Zhang Wei and Qian Zhisui.

"Good lord, how did these reporters get in here?"

Zhang Wei was stunned for a moment before looking around.

The Court Guard had the intention to intervene, but it’s inevitably futile against a horde of journalists who would risk anything for a headline.

These people could only chant from the perimeter, "Make way, let the defendant go to court."

But for the sake of the news, why would the journalists just let Zhang Wei and the others leave easily?

They intended to block Zhang Wei and Qian Zhisui, even forcing them to speak, hoping to hear some rash words from the defendant, and that would be their news for the day.

As for causing delays and disrupting court order?

I’m sorry, but we’re not the ones going to court. We only care about the news and nothing else!

"Lawyer Zhang, this..."

Seeing the aggressive journalists, Qian Zhisui panicked, his old face full of confusion and fear.

"If I hadn’t come prepared today, you dogs would have succeeded indeed!"

Zhang Wei sneered and gestured behind him.

"Back off!"

Alongside a fierce shout, Silly charged forward.

Instantly, the journalists felt themselves being pushed back by a tremendous force.

"Ow!"

"Who is this with such strength?"

"Don’t push, buddy, you’re stepping on my foot!"

In just a few seconds, dozens of journalists were overturned, lying in disarray on the ground.

As the instigator, Xia Qianyue maintained her pushing stance, and Zhang Wei patted her shoulder as encouragement.

True to Silly’s name, her strength was unmatched, pushing through dozens of people as if it were just a warm-up.

"Stop, you can’t go!"

"You pushed people and want to leave just like that!"

"Exactly, my equipment is damaged, you have to compensate me!"

Just as Zhang Wei and his group were about to leave, the fallen journalists got up shouting.

"Well, well, what have we here..."

Zhang Wei was shocked. Were these journalists too dedicated to their job, or had they been instructed by someone else?

"You just assaulted me, I’m going to sue you, especially you, the lawyer, for instigating someone to shove me and for damaging my equipment!" one of the journalists said arrogantly, pointing at Zhang Wei’s nose and cursing.

"Are you sure?"

Zhang Wei finally couldn’t hold back anymore, touching his nose, which had become a bit itchy.

"That’s right, I am going to sue you. This matter isn’t going to end here today, just wait, I..."

The journalist kept on shouting, but suddenly his companion tapped him on the shoulder.

"Buddy... he, he’s Zhang Wei..."

"What Zhang Wei?"

"The Zhang Wei, the ’Homicide Lawyer’ who drove Cheng Lisha to her death..."

His companion hurried in front of Zhang Wei, bowed, and said, "Lawyer Zhang, sorry, we had no idea the defense lawyer for Doctor Qian was you. Had we known, we definitely wouldn’t have taken this gig, sorry, really sorry..."

"Zhang Wei!"

The reporter behind finally realized who Zhang Wei was.

In his mind, he cursed a storm!

That was Zhang Wei, the guy who would "kill" without blinking an eye, the one who had driven Dongfang Capital’s former top media figure to her death.

"What, you took the job without even knowing I’m the defense lawyer?"

Zhang Wei’s eyes narrowed, sensing something amiss.

His gaze swept the surroundings and locked onto a person hiding in a corner of the corridor.

"Wow, isn’t that Judge Chen’s son-in-law?"

They saw Judge Chen’s son-in-law, who was hiding in the corner, hastily turn away upon realizing Zhang Wei’s gaze was upon him.

He had reason to suspect that these reporters were brought in by the other side, with the purpose of giving him and his team a hard time.

That made sense.

At yesterday’s dinner, Hua Chaofan had given Judge Chen a show of strength.

Today, they responded with a show of their own.

What’s that called?

That’s called returning the favor!

But the impact of this show of strength clearly wasn’t enough.

It was effortlessly neutralized by the infamy of Zhang Wei’s reputation.

"Lawyer Zhang, if you’re busy, then we’ll take our leave..."

Facing Zhang Wei, the reporters didn’t dare to misbehave, hastily apologizing and excusing themselves.

"Hold on!" Just as the reporters were about to leave, Zhang Wei suddenly called out to them.

"Actually, I’m quite vindictive. You think I’m going to act like nothing happened after you’ve messed with me today?"

"Lawyer Zhang, you’re..."

The reporters were terrified inside but still managed to put on a brave face.

"Here’s the deal, I need you to do me a favor!"

Zhang Wei responded with a faint smile, showing a "kind" grin.

But to the reporters, that smile was filled with eeriness and terror, as well as a full dose of threat.

That look seemed like it could kill someone!

A few minutes later.

In the judge’s office, inside Old Chen’s office.

"Humph, these reporters, they have absolutely no moral bottom line for the sake of news, daring to cause chaos even in the sacred space of the court!"

Old Chen snorted and looked at the two groups in front of him.

"Zhang Wei, did you come to see me before the trial starts just to scold these media people?"

"Judge Chen, you jest. With my current reputation, even if they had the audacity of a bear or leopard, they wouldn’t dare to provoke me, right?"

"Then what do you mean?"

"According to the statements of several reporters, my side has confirmed that these reporters were sent by the CEO of Pioneer Medical Technology. I have reason to suspect they aim to obstruct the smooth progress of the court proceedings and have made moves that hinder judicial justice!"

"I object!" The worlds from Zhang Wei prompted an immediate objection from the other group.

"Lan Gaojian, this isn’t the courtroom, your objection is useless here!"

Zhang Wei scoffed, throwing back a taunt.

Old Chen was much more composed, ignoring the other group and instead focusing on Zhang Wei, "Lawyer Zhang, are you aware of what you are asserting? You’re accusing parties unrelated to this case of..."

"Judge Chen, are you sure Pioneer Medical Technology really has nothing to do with this case? If they’re innocent, why would they arrange for so many reporters to make trouble for me?"

"These reporters are merely after sensational headlines. Whether or not they are arranged by Pioneer Medical Technology remains unknown..."

"Lan Gaojian, you’re mistaken. I have recordings of statements from several reporters. They clearly indicated that they received directions from Pioneer Medical Technology and were paid by the CEO to cause us trouble!"

Confronted with provocation, Zhang Wei immediately took out his phone, which contained several audio files.

Judge Chen frowned, not doubting that if Zhang Wei played the files, he would hear evidence of the reporters accusing Pioneer Medical Technology.

He thought for a long time before finally sighing, "Lawyer Zhang, I take note of everything you said, but based solely on the accusations of a group of media personnel, I don’t think this matter is easy to handle!"

"Here’s what we’ll do, I will record this incident. However, if you wish to include the higher-ups of Pioneer Medical Technology in this case as defendants based on the testimonies of a few media people, that’s clearly unrealistic. Please be clear about this!"

"I understand, Judge, you have your difficulties too, but I reserve the right to pursue this matter further!"

Hearing Zhang Wei’s response, Old Chen nodded again, showing understanding.

"Well, it’s about time. Both parties, please come with me to the courtroom!"

Afterward, Old Chen urged the group, and they all left the office, heading straight for the courtroom.