Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 453 - 449: Zhao Chunming: Then I’ll take matters into my own hands!

Chapter 453: Chapter 449: Zhao Chunming: Then I’ll take matters into my own hands!

Sunday, in the early hours of the morning.

Dongxing Securities, in a certain office.

A phone call was made.

"Lord Tiger, we’ve run into some problems."

"The kid who was supposed to take the fall for me hasn’t confessed at the Financial Bureau, and instead, he’s gone and found himself a lawyer."

"Lord Tiger, according to the latest information I’ve received, the lawyer that kid hired is quite troublesome—it’s Zhang Wei from Jincheng Law Firm!"

"Yes, yes, I understand, I’ll just wait for the good news from Lord Tiger!"

The call was quickly ended, and the caller sounded somewhat tense.

Simultaneously.

In a suburban estate in Dongfang Capital.

A man dressed in a black training suit put down the phone.

He frowned, a wrinkle forming on his forehead, vaguely shaping into the character for "king."

"Zhang Wei, so it’s this kid who sent my brother to jail!"

He let out a cold snort, then picked up the phone and dialed another number.

Beep—Beep—

"Who is this, calling me so late, do you have no sense of public decency!"

An irritable man’s voice came from the other end of the line.

"President Lin, who is this, disturbing our sweet dreams so early?" A woman’s whiny complaint could faintly be heard beside the man.

Hearing this voice, the caller chuckled coldly, "Lin Xiangtian, you’re in quite the mood, eh? Leaving your wife at home and flirting outside, does Old Man Lin know you’re being so brash?"

"Damn, Zhang Dihu, I didn’t expect it to be you!"

Unexpectedly, the person on the other end of the line was Lin Xiangtian, and the caller was named Zhang Dihu.

Lin Xiangtian clearly recognized Zhang Dihu, and the sleepiness on his face vanished immediately as his body jolted awake.

"Fatty Lin, I won’t waste words with you, just one thing—the case with Dongxing Securities, tell your people not to take it on, or they will bear the consequences!"

After speaking, the call ended, leaving Lin Xiangtian stunned on the other side.

Zhang Dihu might have hung up, but Lin Xiangtian was not pleased.

He lightly cursed at the phone, "Lunatic, who doesn’t know Dongxing Securities is your, Lord Tiger’s, money bag? Who in our law firm would be so full they’d take on your case?"

"Wait a moment!"

However, he quickly had an epiphany.

The person who had called was surely not talking nonsense.

In an instant, Lin Xiangtian sensed that something was terribly wrong, as he hadn’t visited his own law firm for quite some time; these past few days, if he wasn’t busy playing golf, then after playing golf, he would be sleeping at the home of the mistress he was keeping.

In other words, if someone inside the law firm really took on Dongxing’s case, he didn’t even know who it was.

"Whoever it is, just pray it’s not that punk Zhang Wei. I could convince anyone else to drop the case with my intervention, but not that punk—he won’t listen to me, and I can’t control him!"

Lin Xiangtian didn’t bother sleeping anymore. He immediately got out of bed, dressed, gathered his things, and prepared to return to the law firm.

The mistress wanted to say something, but she could tell that Lin Xiangtian was in a bad mood, so she kept silent.

After all, he was the sugar daddy, and her role was to serve him well.

"Hurry, arrange for a car to come and pick me up, and rush me to the law firm!"

"Notify everyone, all department heads must freaking gather immediately. I want to see them all there by the time I arrive at the law firm!"

"Anyone who doesn’t show up gets the boot immediately!"

After a flurry of orders, Lin Jincheng left the suburban villa he bought for his mistress, got into the car, and sped off toward Jincheng Law Firm.

Morning.

The 30th floor of Jincheng Building.

Inside Lin Xiangtian’s office.

Early in the morning, all the department heads had assembled.

They yawned, rubbed their eyes still crusty with sleep, even with dark circles under them, as they made their way to the office.

Ren Xingzhou, Shen Zhengyi, and even Tie Ruyun, had all arrived.

Bang!

The office door was violently pushed open, and Lin Xiangtian hurriedly entered.

"Big Boss!"

Upon seeing Lin Xiangtian, everyone else bowed and greeted him respectfully.

"Time is pressing, so I won’t waste it. Let me ask you all, who among your people took on the Dongxing Securities case?"

The head of the project department, Ren Xingzhou, was puzzled and tentatively asked, "Dongxing Securities, isn’t that his property?"

"Yes, that Dongxing Securities!"

Lin Xiangtian nodded, then questioned further, "Speak up, who recently took on a case with Dongxing Securities?"

"Our department doesn’t!"

"Neither does ours."

"Our department definitely wouldn’t take it."

The heads of several departments expressed their positions one after another.

Lin Xiangtian’s gaze immediately locked onto the last two people who hadn’t spoken yet.

Shen Zhengyi and Tie Ruyun, the heads of the litigation department and the criminal department, respectively.

"President Lin, we have recently received numerous requests to file lawsuits against Dongxing Securities, but I have heard you talk about the background of Dongxing Securities, so we have not taken these cases."

Shen Zhengyi hurriedly explained, then added, "When we start work later, I’ll tell everyone in the department that we won’t take the civil litigation cases against Dongxing Securities!"

"Hmm," Lin Xiangtian nodded, then turned to look at Tie Ruyun.

"Big Boss, we are the criminal department. I’ve heard about the cases involving Dongxing Securities, but they all involve civil claims, which don’t concern our criminal department, right?"

Tie Ruyun protested his innocence, explaining that their department’s work was criminal defense, and as long as there was no loss of life, it had nothing to do with them.

"That’s also true!" Lin Xiangtian somewhat unconsciously nodded in agreement.

But quickly, he realized something was amiss.

He had asked everyone who should be asked, but not a single answer was yes.

Zhang Dihu had even explicitly warned him.

This could only mean that someone in his law firm really had taken the case, and more importantly, without him knowing.

Lin Xiangtian swept his eyes across the people in front of him, finally fixing again on Tie Ruyun.

He had asked everyone who would listen, so the one left, naturally, was the only person who didn’t listen.

"Tie Ruyun, about Zhang Wei..."

"Big Boss, although Zhang Wei is listed under the criminal department, he really operates independently from the department, taking cases on his own. I can’t control him!"

Lin Xiangtian had a clear idea now.

The person who took the case was very likely Zhang Wei.

At the thought, he began to feel a headache coming on.

He had climbed out of his mistress’s bed early in the morning for what? To resolve troubles early.

Yet, he was discovering that this trouble seemed somewhat unresolvable.

"Alright, you may all leave. Don’t worry about Dongxing Securities anymore!"

Lin Xiangtian waved his hand and dismissed everyone out.

Tie Ruyun and the others exchanged looks but quickly left Lin Xiangtian’s office.

Once everyone had left, Lin Xiangtian couldn’t help but rub his belly.

"Now I’m really screwed. The one who took the task is likely Zhang Wei. That kid dares to do anything, he’s going to turn everything upside down!"

Lin Xiangtian had a feeling that he could already foresee what was going to happen next.

...

Sunday, morning.

It was supposed to be a day off.

But because he had taken Zhan Qingze’s case, Zhang Wei had to start working early in the morning.

His second daughter and Zhao Qingyan had gone to play at Blacksmith Technology and hadn’t returned all night, but he wasn’t worried.

What he was worried about now was his case.

Last night, Zhang Wei did a quick search and discovered that there were many reports and complaints on V Fight, even including whistleblowing posts.

The content of the posts was almost identical, all wailing from the victims.

They had toiled for most of their lives to earn their hard-earned money, which they then invested in stocks recommended by Dongxing Securities, only to lose it all.

Some had even taken out loans to invest, leveraging money to pour into the stock market, and then were utterly ruined.

Not only was the money gone, but they were also burdened with external debt and had to work for the rest of their lives to repay it, with no hope for the future in sight.

In short, after reading the posts on the internet, the word "tragic" stood out.

Investing comes with risks; one must be cautious when entering the field.

Zhang Wei was also deeply moved.

So, early in the morning, he went to the Financial Bureau’s office and met with Chen Weitian.

"Are you Lawyer Zhang Wei?"

"Indeed, I am Zhang Wei, a criminal department attorney from Jincheng Law Firm. I’m here to see my client, Mr. Zhan Qingze!"

Zhang Wei handed out his business card, which Chen Weitian looked over before giving a knowing glance to a subordinate.

"Lawyer Zhang, please follow me!"

The subordinate led Zhang Wei to the interrogation room, where they met Zhan Qingze.

However, unlike the spirited young man at the engagement banquet the day before, after a night of ordeal, he looked much more haggard, a significant change in his vitality and spirit.

Clearly, after being grilled by the Financial Bureau, betrayed by the Li Family, and facing the bleak prospects of his future, he was completely unwell.

"Zhan Qingze, are you alright?"

After Zhang Wei sat down, Zhan Qingze finally opened his still-slumberous eyes, a look of astonishment upon his face.

"Zhang Wei, you’ve come!"

Seeing Zhang Wei, Zhan Qingze was deeply moved.

His own fiancée Li Feifei, along with the Li family, had given up on him, but Zhang Wei had actually come.

"What, are you surprised that I came?"

"No, I just..."

Zhan Qingze’s face showed bitterness, "Initially, I had some prejudices against you, and I’m very sorry for that."

"It doesn’t matter; it’s all Li Qinghe and her family’s fault anyway, you don’t need to worry about it!"

Zhang Wei waved his hand. Blame was already being cast on Li Qinghe and her family, and he didn’t care anymore.

"Let’s not talk about all that unnecessary stuff. Let’s talk about your case. But obviously, this isn’t the right place."

Zhang Wei spoke and gave a signal to one of Chen Weitian’s subordinates, "My client should be fine for now, right? Before the public prosecution trial ruling, he’s merely a suspect, not a criminal. I’m taking him out of here now!"

"If Lawyer Zhang wishes to take him away, we naturally won’t stop you, but please ensure your client does not leave Dongfang Capital, or else our Financial Bureau will apprehend him for the crime of fleeing justice!"

"Please rest assured on that matter. I believe my client is innocent, and I will have him actively cooperate with the Financial Bureau and the Procuratorate’s Office’s investigation; he definitely won’t leave Dongfang Capital before the case is concluded."

"That’s good, please, Lawyer Zhang!"

The subordinate didn’t say much else and simply opened the door to the interrogation room for them.

"Let’s go, little Zhan, we’ll have a good talk when we get back."

Zhang Wei, leading Zhan Qingze, left the interrogation room, and with a smile, nodded at Chen Weitian before promptly leaving the Financial Bureau.

Chen Weitian watched as Zhang Wei and Zhan Qingze departed, his brows slightly furrowing.

He always felt that, despite the youth’s young age, there seemed to be something not simple about him.

He went to his desk and hurriedly picked up the phone, dialing a number.

"Is this the Procuratorate Headquarters? This is Chen Weitian from the Financial Bureau. Regarding the case submitted earlier about Dongxing Securities, I need to discuss the details with the investigation’s lead prosecutor."

"What, hasn’t a candidate been chosen yet? What’s going on at the Procuratorate Headquarters? We transferred the case a few days ago, how come a prosecutor hasn’t been decided on yet?"

"What do you mean because the opponent is Zhang Wei, that’s why a person hasn’t been promptly selected?"

Chen Weitian hung up the phone, his face a picture of astonishment.

This Zhang Wei, could he really be so formidable that he has left the Procuratorate Headquarters unable to decide on someone for several days?

Indeed, that was the case.

At the Dongfang Capital Procuratorate Headquarters, in the Serious Crime Division Office.

Inside Zhao Chunming’s office.

Lan Zhengye, Lu Wenwen, Xiao Baihe, Hou Liangliang, Guo Wufeng, and Zhao Chunming were all gathered together.

"The Financial Bureau just called again to press us, they’ve also delivered the case summary and relevant documents a few days ago. We’ve already reviewed the case, and now the only issue is the selection of the prosecutor."

Zhao Chunming placed the files on his desk; he had already reviewed them and found no problems with the case.

The suspect Zhan Qingze, had personal signature documents on the project, and witnesses from Dongxing Securities pointed fingers at him, leaving little room for doubt.

But then a problem arose.

They only found out yesterday that the defense attorney wasn’t from Qingmu Law Firm, but from someone at Jincheng Law Firm, and it was that Zhang Wei.

At that point, the Procuratorate Headquarters started to get antsy.

They certainly couldn’t count on any of those newbies outside.

"Which one of you wants to take it on?"

Zhao Chunming gestured to the files on the desk while looking at Lan Zhengye and the others.

His gaze swept over each person in the room, wondering who would voluntarily step forward.

After waiting for a moment, no one spoke.

Since no one volunteered, Zhao Chunming decided to nominate someone.

"Xiao Baihe?"

"Director Zhao, I can’t!" Xiao Baihe quickly waved her hands, "There’s been a rumor lately in the department that I’m involved with someone. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to take on this case, right?"

As she spoke, several corners of mouths twitched among the listeners.

They were just rumors, and she believed them?

"Director, let me do it!" Hou Liangliang couldn’t hold back any longer, giving Xiao Baihe a glance, ready to make his move.

Zhao Chunming felt speechless.

I asked you to come over not because you’re capable, but because your father is the chief prosecutor, and I have to give your dad some face.

Don’t you have any self-awareness of your own level?

Didn’t the last case make you realize where you stand?

"Hou, I appreciate your willingness, but this case has significant implications, and I think it’s better suited for someone with experience!"

As he spoke, Zhao Chunming looked towards Lan Zhengye.

Lan Zhengye noticed Zhao Chunming’s gaze and quickly exchanged a look with Lu Wenwen at his side.

"Junior Sister, should we take this case?"

"Senior Brother, I think we should pass, right?"

"Are you scared?"

"Who isn’t?"

"Because the opponent is Zhang Wei?"

"Because the opponent is Zhang Wei!"

In just two seconds, Lan Zhengye had already exchanged several sentences with Lu Wenwen.

In the end, with nothing more than a look, they had come to a decision.

"Director Zhao, after careful consideration, my junior sister and I think you should find someone more capable for this case!"

"I have several murder cases to deal with recently, and my junior sister is also cooperating with the anti-gang group, so we’re both quite busy."

As Lan Zhengye spoke, his face showed difficulty.

Lu Wenwen also nodded in agreement.

Zhao Chunming could tell that these two were clearly making excuses.

But the thing was, their excuse was well-founded, and he had no way to counter it.

Since Lan Zhengye and Lu Wenwen were out of the question, and Xiao Baihe was mindful of gossip and slander, and Hou Liangliang simply didn’t have the ability,

Zhao Chunming turned his gaze to Guo Wufeng.

"Old Guo, you..."

"Old Zhao, let’s not, you know me. Although I’d really like to go against that brat Zhang Wei, I’m afraid that little bastard might pull some flashy tricks..."

Guo Wufeng had said all he needed to say, the rest was understood by Zhao Chunming.

Old Guo was chickening out.

Ever since he got summoned by Zhang Wei to bring his own father to court last time, he’d been scared stiff by Zhang Wei.

Zhao Chunming felt helpless, as no one in his own team or those from the High Prosecutor’s Office upstairs dared to step forward to take on the challenge.

Bang!

He suddenly slammed his hand on the table, his face showing outrage.

This action startled everyone else, who thought to themselves, what’s up with Old Zhao?

"If that’s the case, then it seems I have no choice but to step in!"

Zhao Chunming said as he picked up the case summary and files from the desk, his expression serious.

"Old Zhao, you intend to..."

"Exactly, that’s my intention!"

Seeing Zhao Chunming nod, everyone else looked at each other, bewildered.

It seemed Zhao Chunming was planning to take on the case himself.

This was truly... a rare sight indeed!

"I will get in touch with the city court office on Monday. I’ll handle this case!"

Seeing Zhao Chunming so determined, Xiao Baihe and the others had no objections and left one after another.

Today was the weekend, and they were called over just for this case. Now that someone was taking responsibility, they naturally went back to rest.

Similarly, Xiao Baihe opened WeChat and posted a message in her most frequently used chat group.

[Xiao Baihe: Big news, Director Zhao is taking the case himself, guess who the opponent is?]

[Mo Yuzhu: Wow, impressive /Surprised]

[Xia Qianyue: Who is it, who is it /Eager]

[Jessica: Cool /Thumbs up]

[Zhang Wei: Old Xiao, are you referring to Old Zhao taking on Dongxing Securities’ case?]

[Xiao Baihe: Why are you jumping in? Message retracted, let me do the reveal /Angry /Angry /Angry]

[User Zhang Wei has retracted a message due to a typo]

[Zhao Xiaoxiao: Please, we all saw it /Disdain]

[Xiao Baihe: /Eye roll /Eye roll /Eye roll]

[Zhang Wei: Fine, I got it, thanks for the heads-up, Old Xiao, I am actually looking forward to going against Old Zhao.]

[Xiao Baihe: Be careful not to lose, Director Zhao is not like the previous pushovers; he became the head of the Serious Crime Division Office based on actual ability, he was once part of the elite at the Procuratorate Headquarters.]

[Zhang Wei: Don’t worry, I battle against the best of the best!]

Zhang Wei put down his phone, looked at the messages in the chat group, and a weird smile appeared on his face.

Unexpectedly, this time it was Zhao Chunming who was going to take the reins personally.

This case with Dongxing Securities just got interesting.