Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 381 - 379: Jessica’s Headache, Seeking a Sense of Security?

Chapter 381: Chapter 379: Jessica’s Headache, Seeking a Sense of Security?

Wednesday evening, time to leave work.

Jincheng Law Firm, on the first floor lobby.

"Well, that’ll be all for today, bye, Jessica!"

"Bye, Zhang!"

Zhang Wei and Jessica parted ways in the lobby, each heading back home.

Zhang Wei needed to take the subway to return to Lin Mansion located on Sifang Gate Street.

Zhang Xinyan, his personal driver, was still recuperating and, according to reports, had gained the ability to get out of bed with the help of devices. However, the bones shattered by Xia Qianyue still required some time to heal completely.

Therefore, Zhang Wei was temporarily without a driver and, too lazy to drive himself, had no choice but to use the city’s most expensive mode of transportation.

Jessica needed to drive back to her apartment above the clinic. Having spent a day at hearings, she too needed to rest.

As she watched Zhang Wei enter the subway station, Jessica reluctantly withdrew her gaze, then drove her own car through the streets congested from the evening rush hour.

The evening rush hour created particularly severe congestion in the city center.

Enduring vehicles on either side changing lanes, overtaking, and cutting in line aggressively, especially the neighboring driver who, even while overtaking, had one hand holding a phone, yelling phrases like "cnm, do you even know how to drive?"

Jessica sighed, but endured it.

After passing an intersection, the traffic eased slightly, but just as she prepared to accelerate, several pedestrians suddenly appeared at the side of the road.

Jaywalking!

Seeing these individuals ignore the traffic lights and dart into the middle of the road – even attempting to climb over the median barrier – Jessica had no choice but to slam on her brakes, yielding to them.

"Son of a b, do you even know how to drive?!"

"Stop your f*cking car, you gonna move or not? Don’t you know I’m in a hurry?"

"Your driving instructor must miss you; everybody else passes on the first try, but you must have taken it a dozen times, right?"

Following the sudden stop, the drivers behind immediately erupted into a tirade, their language just as crude and causing any listener to frown.

But the anxious wait was futile – among the group of pedestrians crossing the road was an elderly lady with a cane, walking slowly, hardly able to take three steps without a break.

Therefore, the drivers behind didn’t stop their tirade, combining honking, blasting their horns, and the swearing.

In front, an elderly lady was jaywalking and behind were drivers on the verge of road rage, both pushing Jessica’s patience to the limit.

Finally, the elderly lady crossed the lane in front of her, and Jessica immediately started her engine, relieving the pressure from the cars behind her.

Passing another traffic light, and anxiously waiting, the green signal flashed. Just as she was about to move forward, a few electric scooters crossed her path, blocking her way.

"F... F..."

Jessica opened her mouth, but the word never came out.

But she felt her good manners slowly wearing thin under such traffic conditions.

Later, she dealt with vehicles hogging the passing lane while driving slowly, novice drivers straddling lane markings, vehicles changing lanes and turning without signaling, and scooters using the car lanes, among other traffic woes.

When she finally returned to the base of the United Financial Building, she felt tired and worn out.

After waiting for a long time to park at the ground level, just as she reached the front door, something unexpected happened.

"That’s the vixen who seduced my husband!"

"Bitch, don’t run, if you don’t explain yourself today, see if I don’t beat you to death!"

"Ruining my family, I curse you for a lifetime!"

She heard several women approaching her, all the while hurling sharp insults as they bore down on Jessica.

Their hands carried banners, their aggression clear; they were evidently up to no good.

More than ten minutes later, Jessica finally managed to rid herself of those madwomen downstairs and made her way to the 41st floor.

But upon her return to the clinic, she found the door splattered with red paint.

"Whore, green tea bitch, murder for blood, killer..."

The clinic’s front door, the reception area, and the hallways all bore similar graffiti.

Jessica felt very tired, truly very tired.

She had to prepare for a lawsuit during the day, make court appearances, and now she had come back to find such a mess.

She then called the property management to deal with the paint issue.

"I’m sorry, homeowner, but due to the high temperatures these days, we haven’t agreed on the fees for the heat subsidy with the cleaning company, so cleaning might take some time,"

"Of course, we will arrange for someone as soon as possible, please rest assured, we’ll notify you immediately once we have news."

Jessica hung up the phone, shaking her head in disbelief.

The property management saying they would do it as soon as possible meant you had to wait for them to remember to handle it.

If they don’t remember, then...

Jessica felt helpless; she had to call Cui Xi again, asking her to extend her leave from work for the next few days.

After ending the call with Cui Xi, Jessica looked at the red paint on the clinic’s door and sighed helplessly again.

In the end, someone came to her mind, someone who could bring her a sense of security.

Her eyes sparkled – Jessica had a bold idea.

At the same time.

Lin Mansion.

Zhang Wei had returned home and was cooking dinner when the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

"Hello, Jessica, what can I do for you?"

"What, you want to come stay at my place, this..."

"Oh, oh, it’s convenient, but just so you know, my house is a bit old. If you mind that..."

"You don’t mind, and you’ve already started packing your bags, and you want to stay with me for a few days?"

"Okay, okay, have you had dinner yet?"

"Not yet, oh, that’s great because I’m making dinner, so let’s eat together, and after we’re finished, I’ll help you tidy up the room."

"Alright then, be careful on your way!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Wei stared blankly at his mobile until the smell of something burning brought his attention back to the kitchen.

"What’s going on? What’s up with Jessica? She’s such a strong woman, why would she want to stay at my place?"

"She must be dealing with some troublesome issue, but I don’t think this case is that big of a disadvantage. Could it really make her feel unsafe?"

"Could it be that someone has played dirty tricks on her?"

Zhang Wei’s eyes narrowed as he sensed something might be amiss.

minutes later.

Zhao Xiaoxiao looked oddly at the extra person at the dining table.

"What are you looking at, second daughter? You know Jessica!" Zhang Wei hastily reprimanded, urging his second daughter to eat promptly.

"Oh~"

Zhao Xiaoxiao was actually quite enthusiastic about eating, as she still had to stay up late, and without a good meal, she would lack the energy.

The three of them ate in silence, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere.

Suddenly, the issue with the meal broke the silence.

"Hey, why does today’s dish taste a bit burnt?"

After taking a bite, Zhao Xiaoxiao spat it out with a disgusted expression, unable to hide her displeasure on her little face.

"I wasn’t paying attention to the heat while cooking, just eat it as it is!"

Zhang Wei chuckled awkwardly, scratching his head.

It was his mistake, and he had to own up to it.

All in all, the dinner was not very enjoyable.

Zhang Wei’s cooking skills were even questioned by his second daughter.

However, Jessica was smiling at both Zhang Wei and Zhao Xiaoxiao.

"Zhang, being with you gives me a sense of security, and I believe Xiao Xiao feels the same, right?"

"Huh?"

Surprise filled Zhao Xiaoxiao’s face. What does she mean I feel the same?

Feeling safe with this guy?

Give me a break!

I used to live alone, with all the freedom one could desire, eat when I want, sleep when I want—that was the life!

But ever since this guy came along, I haven’t slept in once.

It’s annoying!

Extremely annoying!

A mix of mockery, cool disdain, and nonchalance played across Zhao Xiaoxiao’s face.

"I’m full~"

Tossing down her chopsticks, the second daughter turned proper miss and scampered upstairs, vanishing from sight.

In the kitchen, only Zhang Wei and Jessica were left, exchanging smiles.

This felt just like two parents watching their lively and mischievous child, a blend of pain and happiness.

"Zhang, I really do feel safe here."

"What are you talking about? Don’t you feel safe in your clinic and apartment?"

Jessica cradled her forehead with one hand, her face a picture of exasperation: "Yes, I don’t feel safe."

Zhang Wei frowned, clearly sensing something.

"Who’s been making you feel so uncomfortable, do you have any idea?"

"Zhang, you’re smart, but guesswork is futile," Jessica said.

"Indeed, we need evidence, but I doubt those people will let us find any, especially now during the lawsuit. Qin Shaocong certainly wouldn’t want any new complications that I could exploit," Zhang Wei replied.

He didn’t need to guess to know that Jessica had been harassed.

As for the methods of harassment, there were simply too many to count; he had been on the giving end of similar actions himself once.

No, that’s not right!

What does him, Zhang Qiansheng, doing those disgusting things have to do with me, Zhang Wei?

I, Zhang Someone, am a man of integrity and purity.

After comforting himself with those thoughts, Zhang Wei’s attention turned back to the present, or rather, back to Jessica.

"Speaking of which, do you need me to help you move stuff and make room together? Lin Mansion might look shabby, but the upside is it’s spacious enough, with plenty of rooms..."

"Zhang, do you still remember our time in Tonghu Town?"

"Of course, I remember. Didn’t we go to Jinying City to help Susan and Auntie Su Mei? And our time together..."

Zhang Wei muttered this far, and naturally, he couldn’t say any more.

This is Dongfang Capital, not Susan and Su Mei. When Jessica mentioned Tonghu Town, she surely wasn’t reminiscing about them.

In Tonghu Town, apart from Susan and the rest, there were the days Zhang Wei and Jessica spent together.

And during those days, they practically slept together the whole time.

"Jessica, you don’t mean..."

"Mm-hmm~"

Jessica blinked, her long lashes framing her sparkling sapphire eyes.

Gulp...

Zhang Wei involuntarily swallowed and felt his heart start to race.

Thump thump thump...

This is going to kill me!

Is Jessica going to share a bed with me again?

Just thinking of Jessica’s proud figure, her unforgettable grace, and those unrivaled, impressive assets made Zhang Wei’s mind wander...

He shook his head forcefully, trying to chase away those thoughts.

As if I, Zhang Wei, would yield to mere carnal beauty, I...

"Cough cough, I’ll help you move your stuff. How much did you bring? Leave it all to me!"

He flexed his arm, showing off his not-so-obvious biceps.

"Well then, thank you so much~" Jessica also gave him an encouraging look, brimming with anticipation.

"Alright, let’s go!"

Zhang Wei began to busily transport several suitcases from Jessica’s car to the grand hall of Lin Mansion.

Then Jessica began to unpack, taking out some daily necessities, and...

"Lace nightgowns, even the strappy, hollowed-out ones, this is dangerous, black and white, she has them both..."

"Zhang, where’s the washing area? I want to rest now..."

Jessica asked in an extremely seductive tone, holding a set of black lace lingerie.

These words created an illusion in Zhang Wei’s ears.

It was as if Jessica was saying, "Zhang, later I’ll sleep with you wearing this, do you like it?"

"Like it, of course I like it!"

Zhang Wei desperately wanted to express how much he liked it, yet he managed to keep a calm facade.

"The bathhouse is over here. I’ll heat some water for you. But you know, facilities at Lin Mansion are quite basic. Can you manage with a wooden tub?"

"Zhang, I’m no little princess, remember? I’ve lived with Auntie Su Mei before. No matter how tough the conditions, I can handle it."

"Oh, then I’ll heat the water for you, just wait a sec..."

Zhang Wei hurriedly got to work, servicing Jessica.

Although it was just the simple task of heating water for a bath, the process was quite thrilling.

For a girl’s bath, even more time-consuming, and Zhang Wei, at Jessica’s request, added hot water for her several times.

During these moments, each time he entered the bathhouse, he could see through the steamy mist a voluptuous, enticing, fair body, shining like a diamond, captivating at just one glance.

Just the thought of sharing a bed with such a beautiful figure made a certain person’s heartbeat race even more.

After Jessica had finished washing up, Zhao Xiaoxiao also came downstairs.

"This miss also wants to take a bath, heat some water for me!"

Compared to Jessica’s gentleness, the second girl was a lot more blunt and straightforward, almost commanding Zhang Wei.

But who made someone dote on the second girl? He naturally didn’t mind her little whims.

"Second girl, heating water is okay, but I’ll leave the hot water kettle at the door, and you’ll need to add the hot water yourself!"

"Hehe!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao gave someone a disdainful look.

How come when you’re helping that foreign woman, you’re so attentive, but with me, you act like this?

Double standards!

You’re nothing but a two-faced dog!

Zhao Xiaoxiao glanced from the corner of her eye at Jessica dressed in a lace nightgown. She saw the figure that could provoke envy in any woman, those perfect curves, like a work of art, no, more like massive papayas.

The younger daughter lowered her head and took another look at her small melons.

Sigh—

Forget it, no comparison, no comparison!

I still need to develop!

"The bath’s done, remember to wash my clothes for me!"

Leaving behind those words, Zhao Xiaoxiao bounced back to the second floor, dressed in a white T-shirt and matching panties.

"Xiaoxiao is so cute too!"

Jessica leaned against the doorway of Zhang Wei’s room, watching Zhao Xiaoxiao vanish upstairs with a smile on her face, her expression teasing.

"If only the younger daughter’s personality could be as good as yours, that would be great~"

Zhang Wei scratched his head, walked into the bathhouse, and picked up the clothes Zhao Xiaoxiao had left aside for changing.

Although these were intimates of a young girl, Zhang Wei had washed her clothes before and didn’t feel any embarrassment about it anymore.

If the girl herself didn’t mind, what was there for him to mind?

Besides, for Zhao Xiaoxiao, Zhang Wei felt only the affection a father has for his daughter, with no other notions.

As for the fact that the younger daughter was the same age as him, and was naturally beautiful and just as cute, wasn’t that normal?

In an old father’s eyes, aren’t all daughters little angels?

Speaking of which, what exactly did Uncle Zhao next door think of Zhao Xiaoxiao? Why didn’t he worry about such a grown daughter not coming home every day?

With these thoughts in mind, Zhang Wei finished washing the younger daughter’s clothes and hung them up, then took a shower himself.

After a busy day that even included a grueling hearing, he was tired too.

When he returned to his room, he saw Jessica already perched on the edge of the bed, wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses, carefully flipping through a book in her hands.

"Zhang, you’re done too?"

Noticing Zhang Wei enter the room, she showed no awkwardness about sharing a room with a man, but simply touched her eyes and let out a charming smile.

"Yeah, after a long day, I want to rest early."

"Right, it’s Thursday tomorrow, and we have lots to do!"

Zhang Wei said as he climbed into bed, forcing himself not to look at the person beside him, then turned his back to her.

Jessica was a bit touched by this gesture.

She was very aware of her own charm and deeply admired Zhang Wei’s ability to remain unaffected in her presence.

If it had been any other man, they might have succumbed by now.

But Zhang Wei was enduring for the sake of her case and the lawsuit, and such self-control was truly valuable.

She put the book down, took off her glasses, and her lush red lips pursed lightly before she too slid under the covers.

"Zhang, from you, I’ve felt a sense of safety I’ve never experienced before."

"If possible, once this case is over, I’d like to repay you."

Zhang Wei had wanted to respond, but the subtle pressure on his back made him lose his composure.

A pair of fair, clever hands slid over his neck, rubbing gently against the skin before encircling his chest.

The two of them were close, and Zhang Wei immediately felt an "enormous" pressure against his spine.

The pressing sensation, that astonishingly soft touch.

This is trouble, Jessica had actually embraced him from behind.

The sensation was like having two water-filled balloons against his back, their elasticity astounding, changing shape slightly under pressure.

Sigh—

With a long sigh, Zhang Wei realized it would be another sleepless night.

"Zhang, thank you..."

A soft whisper in his ear, Jessica’s breath as soothing as an orchid, was tantalizing.

"Hmm, you’re welcome; I will always stand by your side, whenever!"

"That’s why I want to thank you, for always supporting me..."

"I should be thanking you. If it weren’t for your help back then, I might not have graduated!"

The two thanked each other, then Zhang Wei forced himself to try to rest.

After a while, the sound of light and steady breathing came from behind him; Jessica had fallen asleep.

Zhang Wei carefully moved her hands from around his neck and cautiously turned around.

In his line of sight appeared a stunningly beautiful face.

However, looking at her, Zhang Wei revealed a rare smile.

"Good night, Jessica..."

He quietly closed his eyes and fell asleep.

What he didn’t notice was that right after he said goodnight, Jessica’s lips also curved up slightly.

A night passed without incident...