Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 504 - 500: Bar Encounter, The Helpless Mourning Daughter

Chapter 504: Chapter 500: Bar Encounter, The Helpless Mourning Daughter

Zhou Er, evening.

A well-known bar in Dongfang Capital.

At the bar, two burly men drank.

One of them was more restrained, having ordered just a fruit drink to taste, sipping lightly from time to time.

And, he was on the phone with someone.

"Captain Lin, sorry to trouble you, but remember, don’t let Zhu Pitte off the hook."

"Detaining citizens without cause, unlawful imprisonment, fundraising fraud, malicious lending, contract scams, forcibly seizing the legal income of internet celebrities for personal use... The list of his crimes is endless!"

After making one call, he dialed another number.

"Is this Leader Chen Weitian from the Financial Investigation Bureau? I’m Zhang Wei. I want to report that Tiger Fish platform is evading taxes illegally. The tax amount should exceed 1 billion yuan. Yes, it’s Chairman Chen’s company!"

"I’ve sent all the evidence to your team’s email. You should have received it by now, right? Take a look and you’ll understand why. Remember, if you’re investigating, make it thorough. I look forward to your feedback, Leader Chen!"

After the two phone calls, the matter was more or less taken care of.

He looked at the other person beside him.

The man next to him, on the other hand, downed alcohol like it was water.

Glug glug glug glug glug!

*Burp~*

After a loud belch, Luo Xiaobu finally set down his glass.

His chubby face, flushed from drunkenness and suffering from emotional hurt, bore an air of deep sorrow.

"Zhang Wei, didn’t you say that after getting revenge for Bobo, you wouldn’t pursue things further? Why did you then call both the Investigation Bureau and the Financial Investigation Bureau?"

"Did I ever say I wouldn’t pursue it?"

Luo Xiaobu was taken aback.

It seemed that Zhang Wei had never mentioned from beginning to end that he would let Zhu Pitte and Tiger Fish Company off the hook.

When he had confronted Tiger Fish Company earlier, he merely warned them that he would report their tax evasion if they didn’t come to a compromise.

He had never promised that he wouldn’t report them if they did compromise.

Sneaky!

Too damn sneaky!

But for those bad guys, especially the ones in suits and ties backed by a publicly listed company, using the Investigation Bureau against them is the best solution.

Moreover, this was the duty of a law-abiding citizen.

Luo Xiaobu felt that Zhang Wei’s sneakiness was extremely satisfying!

Anyway, with the involvement of the Investigation Bureau, Zhu Pitte was now doomed.

His brother-in-law, Vice President Wang, had already been fired by the company and was expected to be sued as a scapegoat for the company’s troubles.

As for Chairman Chen, he will undoubtedly face a joint investigation by the Financial Investigation Bureau and the Financial Bureau, and the losses for the company are incalculable.

Those people are not going to get out of this unscathed!

At this thought, Luo Xiaobu’s previously gloomy mood finally lifted a bit.

He picked up his glass again and took a hefty swig.

"Zhang Wei, why is my life so hard? Just when I finally fall for someone, she defeats me so thoroughly!"

"Damn, I think I have a talent for acting. I could go to Gotham and perform a duet with the boss!"

Seeing this, Zhang Wei gave the bartender a meaningful look.

The man immediately understood and refilled the empty glass.

Bitter liquor went down, bringing heartache!

Luo Xiaobu drained his glass in one go, a look of heartache and helplessness on his face, with a tinge of defiance towards reality.

"I feel like a clown!"

Zhang Wei curled his lips. You think it’s just a feeling? You already are one! I warned you to strike early, yet you held back, and in the end, you didn’t get anything and had to watch your girl walk away with the top guy.

"Radish, look on the bright side. So what if the female streamer gets together with a wealthy guy for money? It’s not disgraceful."

"Disgraceful, it’s damn disgraceful!" Luo Xiaobu burst out in anger, his face full of indignation.

He slammed the table hard and cursed, "Zhang Wei, look at me. I’ve given so much and ended up with nothing. Am I having it easy here?"

"Oh, so you’re aware of your own efforts!"

Seeing Luo Xiaobu finally getting it, Zhang Wei’s mouth curved into a smile, "So, does that make you feel any better?"

Ding!

A message alert sounded from Luo Xiaobu’s pocket.

"What’s this?"

"Take a look for yourself!"

Luo Xiaobu pulled out his phone and looked carefully. He discovered a text message showing a record of a money transfer.

[Your account has received a deposit at 21:00 today, amounting to 185,487.45...]

"This is?"

"That’s all the money you tipped to Bobo. I’ve had her reimburse you."

Zhang Wei said, patting his companion’s shoulder reassuringly, "Feel a bit better now?"

"Somewhat." Luo Xiaobu nodded. Seeing the money come back did make him feel a bit better.

But as soon as he thought about the emotions he had painstakingly put forth, a look of melancholy crept onto his face.

The money had been returned, but what about the emotions?

They are priceless, after all.

"Radish, out with the old, in with the new. Next time find yourself a simple and honest girl, and stop getting tangled up with female anchors and internet celebrities..."

"Zhang Wei, you’re right, I need to focus on the present!"

"Huh?"

Zhang Wei was somewhat taken aback.

How did this kid snap out of it so fast?

Not going to cry a little longer?

Allow me to tease you for a few more minutes?

Just then, Luo Xiaobu sneakily moved closer, his gaze drifting towards a corner of the bar.

"Zhang Wei, I’ve spotted a lone beauty, she’s sulking and drinking by herself in the corner!"

"A beauty?"

Zhang Wei followed Luo Xiaobu’s gaze and indeed, he saw a beautiful woman.

Despite being dressed in plain clothes, the woman had a graceful demeanor and a good figure, especially the firm** at her chest, significantly sized, provoking a second glance.

The woman’s complexion was haggard, under her messy black hair was a pale face with delicate features showing hints of sadness, just like Luo Xiaobu.

Most crucially, he knew this woman.

Funeral Mourning Mo Yuzhu!

What was she doing drinking alone at the bar, looking so spiritless?

No, that’s not right. Funeral Mourning Mo Yuzhu staying up late watching dramas, working in the morgue during the day, it would be a surprise if her spirits were high.

Remembering Mo Yuzhu’s working environment and her sleeping habits, Zhang Wei felt reassured.

The question now was, why was Mo Yuzhu drinking alone at the bar.

"Zhang Wei, this beauty seems troubled too. I believe we might have some common topics to discuss."

"Look, there are quite a few men around here itching to make a move. I feel like I can’t remain silent any longer."

As he spoke, Luo Xiaobu mustered his courage, picked up his glass, and approached Mo Yuzhu in the corner.

It wasn’t just him. Many other men at the bar were eyeing the woman drowning her sorrows in the corner.

Admittedly, Mo Yuzhu was very beautiful, especially her sickly cheeks, which exuded a pitiable charm that could trigger a man’s protective instinct.

Who wouldn’t like to stand as shelter for such a tender and pitiful flower?

"Speaking of this ’mourner,’ why is she drinking alone at the bar?"

Zhang Wei curiously watched Mo Yuzhu being approached by Luo Xiaobu.

It wasn’t long before he saw that Mo Yuzhu seemed to be chatting with Luo Xiaobu.

A few more minutes passed, and he saw Mo Yuzhu reach out her hand to touch Luo Xiaobu’s face and stomach.

"Goodness, this Radish has gotten wise recently, hooking up so quickly?"

Zhang Wei looked around; many of the men at the bar had been planning to approach Mo Yuzhu, but seeing a fat and unattractive man succeeding first, those who were abiding by the rules had already backed off.

As for the eager ones, before they could get close, their shoulders were held back by someone.

"My brother finally worked up the courage to talk to a lady, how about giving us some space?"

"Who the hell are you?"

"Jincheng Law Firm, Zhang Wei!"

Zhang Wei handed out his business card, and the men who received the card, upon seeing the words ’Jincheng Law Firm,’ looked terrified.

Jincheng Law Firm was ranked first in Dongfang Capital; just the name Jincheng alone was enough to intimidate many people.

The men drinking their sorrows away at the bar were certainly aware that they couldn’t afford to offend anyone from Jincheng.

And so, Zhang Wei acted as Luo Xiaobu’s wingman, helping him clear away much trouble.

Next, he stealthily made his way towards the two.

"Hmm, body fat percentage at 30%, with mild fatty liver and hypertension. You drank so much today; for sure, you’ll have bloatedness and nausea when you get home. Take care, fatty."

Luo Xiaobu had never expected that the beautiful woman who had just been touching him was actually giving him a physical examination.

"Beautiful lady, what are you talking about? What’s wrong with me, don’t scare me now?"

He quickly asked, his voice laced with anxiety.

You tell me to take care, but what do you mean? I’m really scared here.

"Nothing much, just that you should eat better when you get back, lots of vegetables and fruits, remember to keep a good mood, and maybe you’ll live a few more years..."

Mo Yuzhu said, revealing a drunken, goofy smile, "I wouldn’t want a fatty showing up at my workstation because I really wouldn’t be able to move them by myself!"

Luo Xiaobu: ???

"Beautiful lady, what is your job?"

"Forensic examiner."

"Ah, that... weren’t you just cursing me to die?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Xiaobu immediately stood up, his face filled with horror.

The men keeping watch nearby also quickly shifted their gaze, losing any remaining interest in Mo Yuzhu.

"Goodness, dealing with corpses every day... bad omen, such a bad omen!"

Luo Xiaobu, on his part, was ready to beat a hasty retreat.

"Well, Zhang Wei, I fear I am not fortunate enough for this beauty; how about I leave her to you? I’m feeling a little drunk today; I’ll just catch a cab home!"

"Radish, what is this..."

"This beauty works in the morgue, no normal person can stand that, man—I’m afraid too much contact with her might bring bad luck!"

As Luo Xiaobu spoke, he quickly waved his hands and took off.

Clearly, Mo Yuzhu’s daily work with corpses had quashed many a person’s interest.

For a while, only Mo Yuzhu, who continued to drink despondently, and Zhang Wei were left in the corner of the bar.

"Zhang Wei, what are you doing here?"

Mo Yuzhu raised her head and after shaking it a few times, finally managed to recognize the man before her.

"I was just with a friend, helping him with a case, but he’s gone now."

Zhang Wei pointed towards the door, then sat down beside Mo Yuzhu, "Speaking of which, what about you? What are you doing here?"

"Hey, don’t get me started..."

Mo Yuzhu let out a heavy sigh, "Something happened at home, I just don’t want to go back."

"What’s the matter, your mom forcing you to go on blind dates?"

Zhang Wei glanced at Funeral Mourning Mo Yuzhu with a look of surprise.

"I wish it was something like that. I just need to mention my job and take them for a tour around my workplace, show them the corpses preserved in formaldehyde. Usually, the men can’t run away fast enough!"

"That’s for sure..."

"Burp~"

Mo Yuzhu let out a belch from the alcohol, then shook her head again, "Don’t mention it, it’s annoying!"

"Alright, then we won’t talk about it, but you’ve had quite a lot to drink. How are you planning to get back later?"

"I don’t want to go back, I’m just so irritated right now!"

Mo Yuzhu waved her hands dismissively, displaying a look of disdain and scorn, "Anyway, it’s always been just me at home. Ever since I was a child, aside from the occasional holiday meetings, the two of them have never been there at the same time!"

"Councilor Mo and Forensic Yang, right? Are they really that busy with work?"

"They are busy with work, but I think they just can’t stand each other. When they occasionally meet and greet each other, it’s like they’re strangers. I wonder why they even got married in the first place?"

As Mo Yuzhu said this, she gave a self-mocking laugh, then took another big gulp of alcohol.

Seeing this, Zhang Wei was starting to get a headache.

He had just gotten rid of Luo Xiaobu, and now he had to deal with Mo Yuzhu.

What’s with you two today, both coming here to drown your sorrows?

"I mean, you don’t have to drink that much, right?"

"Isn’t there a saying? ’If a woman isn’t drunk, a man has no chance?’"

Mo Yuzhu began to say, eyes glazed and expression slightly intoxicated from the liquor.

If a woman isn’t drunk, a man has no chance.

And if a woman gets drunk, then...

"Cough cough, let me take you home!"

Seeing this, Zhang Wei could only helplessly sigh.

It seemed that today he couldn’t escape the duty of looking after a ’drunk.’"

"No, I want to drink more, I wanna keep drinking~"

When Zhang Wei tried to help her up, Mo Yuzhu struggled like a child.

"You’re drunk!"

Zhang Wei, helpless, hurriedly supported her, settled the bill, and left the bar.

"By the way, where do you live again?"

"I don’t wanna go home, I don’t wanna go back~"

Upon hearing about going home, Mo Yuzhu began to struggle and twist again, her expression highly resistant.

But her struggling and resistance didn’t last long, and soon a delicate body was leaning against Zhang Wei.

Soft snores began to sound, Mo Yuzhu had actually fallen asleep.

"This..."

At this sight, Zhang Wei was at a loss for words.

How carefree was this woman, to be able to sleep through all this?

Zhang Wei originally planned to wake her, but seeing the innocent, childlike expression on the sleeping Mo Yuzhu’s face, his outstretched hand lowered back down.

"Forget it, today I’ll just be a good guy."

After a long sigh, he could only hoist Mo Yuzhu onto his back and head towards Lin Mansion.

By the time they got back to Lin Mansion, it was nearly midnight.

Having dropped Mo Yuzhu on the couch in the hall, Zhang Wei initially wanted to find something to cover her with, but then felt uneasy.

In the end, he gritted his teeth and gave up his own room to her.

By the time he got everything sorted out and took a shower, it was late into the night.

...

Wednesday morning.

Lying on the couch in the hall, Zhang Wei felt somewhat stiff in the neck, he must have slept in an awkward position.

No helping it, he hadn’t had a good night’s sleep.

Thump thump thump.

From the staircase on the second floor came the sound of the second daughter yawning, up early as usual.

"Xiao Xiao, you’re up?"

Seeing his second daughter get up early, Zhang Wei had a peculiar look on his face.

What’s gotten into his second daughter today, waking up so early?

Usually, if she wasn’t called by someone else, she would sleep until the sun was high in the sky and shining on her backside.

"Mind your own business, and get to making breakfast!"

The second daughter ordered around with a domineering attitude, hands on hips.

"I say, why are you all so willful?"

Zhang Wei felt helpless, especially when it came to his second daughter.

Don’t think that just because I spoil you, you can do whatever you want.

"You all?"

Zhao Xiaoxiao quickly caught on to the issue and glanced at Zhang Wei, then at his room.

Right at that moment, a rustling sound came from inside the room.

"You’d better come clean with me, is there someone hiding in there!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao could tell right away that something was off with Zhang Wei.

"Hiding someone? I..."

Zhang Wei was about to offer an explanation when the bedroom door opened, and a woman with a bare shoulder, disheveled hair, and clothes in disarray walked out.

"The female driver from the chat group?"

Seeing the sleepy woman exiting Zhang Wei’s room, Zhao Xiaoxiao’s heart exclaimed in surprise.

She never would have expected Zhang Wei to get involved with her, and by the looks of it, they were already an item.

Zhao Xiaoxiao’s look at Zhang Wei changed again.

You’re being so bold, does Sister Xia know about this?

What will she do if she finds out, beat you to death?

"Hey, hey, hey, second daughter, why are you looking at me as if I’m some sort of scumbag?"

"Why, aren’t you?"

"On my honor, Mo drank too much last night, and I kindly took her in, vacating the room for her."

"Heh!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao showed a face that said, "Explain all you want, I’ll consider it a loss if I believe you."

Second daughter, it’s no fun like this!

Just say if you still want to eat breakfast or not?

minutes later.

In the kitchen.

Zhao Xiaoxiao sipped her porridge with an unfriendly face, nibbling on a sweet pancake.

Sitting opposite her was Mo Yuzhu, who was quietly eating breakfast with her head down.

Zhang Wei was sitting in the middle of the two girls, also quietly flipping through the newspaper.

"By the way, when did the two of you hook up?"

"Second daughter, how can you arbitrarily tarnish my innocence?"

Zhang Wei put down the paper and pointed at Zhao Xiaoxiao with a face full of wrongful accusation.

"Did we... do anything last night?"

Mo Yuzhu also raised her head and cautiously asked.

Definitely not!

You mournful girl, you were so drunk, and I, Zhang Someone, am not that kind of villain.

But seeing the second daughter’s disbelieving expression, Zhang Wei felt that he couldn’t continue to dwell on this topic.

He had to divert the conversation, and the means of doing so was right in front of him.

"Classmate Mo, why did you go to the bar to drown your sorrows last night? You mentioned there were issues at home, what kind of issues were they, and would it be convenient to tell me?"

"I..." Zhang Wei’s question was giving Mo Yuzhu a headache.

Not from alcohol, but because of her emotions.

"Oh, I know this!"

But then, the second daughter raised her hand.

"Isn’t it just that Forensic Yang has been sued!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao said, looking at Mo Yuzhu, "It seems your dad, Councilor Mo, was also implicated, and he’s been suspended from work by the city council, indefinitely I think?"

"Anyway, I don’t want to understand the tricks of you politicians, but it looks like your parents are both under investigation recently."

"Both under investigation?"

Zhang Wei’s eyes widened.

Councilor Mo and Forensic Yang, who had they managed to offend to have both of them investigated?

Or rather, what had the two of them gotten entangled in that led to both a councilor and Dongfang Capital’s top forensic scientist facing repercussions?

Either way, Zhang Wei felt there must be a secret hidden here.

And as Mo Yuzhu heard what Zhao Xiaoxiao said, her eyes dimmed slightly.

Anyway, she had no desire to go back to that home.