Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 526 - 521: Big star? Big director? Divorce?

Chapter 526: Chapter 521: Big star? Big director? Divorce?

"But I refuse!"

This voice spread throughout the entire criminal division office.

No one expected Zhang Wei to outright refuse the woman.

Even the woman herself was completely stunned.

How dare you refuse me!

Do you know who I am!

I happen to be a good friend of your law firm’s big boss’s wife.

Do you believe I could make a call and have the big boss of your law firm fire you, Zhang Wei?

Regarding this point, Zhang Wei naturally didn’t believe it.

So he directly replied on the phone.

"Ma’am, if you have nothing else, then farewell. Oh, and remember to return the phone to Old Tie, bye-bye!"

"Hey, you..."

"Tut tut tut..."

Just when the woman was about to speak, she was greeted with a dial tone from the phone.

Clearly, Zhang Wei had hung up.

On the woman’s face appeared a trace of anger, a trace of questioning, and a touch of chilling resentment.

"Fine, fine, fine, Jincheng Law Firm really has some guts, even daring to refuse my case, I..."

"Ma’am, since Zhang Wei isn’t taking your case, there’s nothing else we in the criminal division can do for you!"

Tie Ruyun approached the woman, extended a hand, and conveyed a frantic hint with his eyes.

Hand over the damn phone cleanly and then scamper out of the criminal division.

Otherwise... hmph!

Although Tie Ruyun didn’t verbally threaten her, his facial expression said it all.

"Go to hell!"

The woman hurled the mobile phone she was holding.

If not for Tie Ruyun’s rapid reaction, diving to catch it, the phone would likely have shattered into pieces.

The woman glared venomously at everyone in the criminal division and then, with a cold snort and not showing the slightest hint of wrongdoing, turned and left.

Not until the woman’s figure disappeared in the elevator did everyone in the criminal division finally breathe a sigh of relief.

They had finally seen off such an affliction.

"Xiao Meng, are your mom’s friends always like this?"

Tie Ruyun looked at his beloved phone with a face full of relief.

"Ugh, my mom doesn’t have friends like that, just a bunch of mahjong buddies!"

Lin Yumeng felt a bit embarrassed and stuck out her tongue, seemingly eager to complain.

Her mother played mahjong every day, and while she knew people from the circle of wealthy matrons, the quality of these people was indeed mixed.

Some were very cultured, but others were like this woman, insolent and arrogant, acting as if the whole world should revolve around them.

"Alright, alright, everyone get back to work. Even though it’s Friday, I’d like everyone to show some spirit and not just think about where to go out tomorrow, or that since it’s the last day, why not just slack off at work, let’s definitely not have that mindset, okay!"

Tie Ruyun called out to the teammates before swiftly heading into his own office.

"It sounds like he’s talking about me..."

Lin Yumeng pondered Tie Ruyun’s last words before leaving and felt it was a subtle dig at her.

Did the boss find out about her slacking off at work every day!

This won’t do; keep a low profile!

Lin Yumeng quietly sat down and then surreptitiously glanced around, trying to spot who might be "watching" her.

However, at this moment, the teammates in the criminal division were still discussing the matter of the woman.

"Who is that woman anyway?"

"She seems familiar?"

"Now that you mention it, I also feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before?"

Many teammates seemed to find the woman familiar and thought they might know her.

"Oh, I remember now, she’s Gu Shimang!"

Suddenly, a female teammate exclaimed.

Then everyone booted up their computers and searched for the name "Gu Shimang".

"My goodness, it’s actually her!"

"Once a big star, who would’ve thought she’d end up like this!"

"Honestly, I find it hard to connect that domineering woman to the once national goddess."

"Give me a break, Gu Shimang’s peak of beauty was 10 years ago. Isn’t the title of national goddess changed every year anyway?"

"Now that you mention it, that does seem to be the case..."

After that, the atmosphere in the criminal department changed.

The girls all discussed Gu Shimang’s past works, while the boys talked about which female star in the entertainment circle had the juiciest gossip and scandals.

In truth, upon learning that the woman was once the big star Gu Shimang, everyone in the department felt a sense of disappointment.

How could a good star become such an unreasonable shrew?

Moreover, why was she looking for Zhang Wei?

Searching the news on the web, there didn’t seem to be any information about a criminal case.

Instead, there was a lot of news about Gu Shimang and her famous director husband’s divorce.

However, everyone treated it as mere gossip and laughed it off, without taking it too seriously.

Compared to the possibly washed-up big star, the buddies were more concerned about where Zhang Wei might be.

Unfortunately, Zhang Wei had always been a free spirit in the department, not even Old Tie could meddle in his affairs.

Where he was, was his own business.

...

At this very moment.

What was Zhang Wei doing?

He was in the United Financial Building, receiving one-on-one coaching from Jessica.

To be precise, it was more than just "coaching."

"Oh, yes~yes~yes~"

"Oh~F**k~~~"

Following a high-pitched scream, Zhang Wei and Jessica embraced each other tightly, inseparable...

Afterward.

The two began to dress.

"Zhang, I didn’t think you’d come looking for me."

"Missed you, babe!"

Zhang Wei said, planting a kiss on the swan-like pale neck of the person in front of him.

"You’re so cheesy."

The unexpected peck took Jessica by surprise and made her feel a bit embarrassed.

"By the way, you didn’t go celebrate with Classmate Mo and Little Sister Xiao Xia, didn’t you help them win the case?"

"Classmate Mo is preparing for the weekend with Forensic Yang and Councilor Mo... oh, I mean the former councilor now. As for Silly, she’s been called over by the serious crimes team again, saying there’s a mission."

Zhang Wei waved his hand dismissively, explaining briefly.

It’s because they’re all busy that I came looking for you.

It’s mainly because I’ve missed you, Jessica, for such a long time.

And the part of you I’ve missed, of course, is everything...

Zhang Wei reminisced about the moments just passed, which were so memorable and satisfying.

Come to think of it, this was the first time the two had gone at it in Jessica’s office, which felt quite different.

"I never expected that within the city council, there could be such a situation. It might not be a bad thing for Councilor Mo to step down."

Jessica smiled slightly, then picked up her intimate bra from the floor and started to put it on.

"Yeah, Councilor Mo has stepped down from the city council now and has decided not to be a councilor anymore. She’s planning to devote herself entirely to her family. Even Forensic Yang is making a change, planning to hand over her responsibilities and comfortably be a researcher in a laboratory."

"I believe, after making such choices, they’ll have more time to take care of their families. Classmate Mo’s greatest hope of a harmonious and happy family, and her parents spending more time with her, seems to have been realized through this incident."

Zhang Wei also felt sentimental. Although this case almost sent Yang Chunyuan to prison, it helped her and her husband Mo Juren face reality.

Instead of spending a lifetime consumed by work, neglecting family, and ultimately not gaining anything—only to be framed by an enemy over a minor work matter and nearly losing everything—

it’s better to shift the limited time from work to family and life, spending more time with loved ones.

So, this weekend, Zhang Wei believed the Mo family of three could enjoy a delightful time together.

"Zhang, help me with the buttons, will you?"

But suddenly, Jessica’s request pulled Zhang Wei back to reality.

Then he saw the smooth, fair back, the seductive S-curve, and the silky skin like milk.

Zhang Wei felt he might want to take another ride on the sword.

"By the way, Zhang, why did you hang up the phone just now? Aren’t you worried about the client being dissatisfied?"

"A client?"

Zhang Wei hurriedly shook his head, shifting his attention away from the dazzling whiteness in front of him.

"That kind of woman is obviously not my client."

As he spoke, he helped the person in front of him buckle up, taking the opportunity to smooth things over with a bit of flattery.

"That’s true, you’re a top lawyer now, you don’t have to chase after clients, now they come to you."

"It’s not that exaggerated, but I wouldn’t demean myself to fawn over such an ignorant woman."

Though still a lawyer, Zhang Wei had managed to make "some name for himself" at Dongfang Capital.

With a bigger reputation, he could certainly pick and choose his cases more freely.

Why should he "stoop low" to cater to unreasonable clients?

I’ve got the time, so why not look for a case that interests me and take that on instead?

Why should I work like a horse for you, enduring all that nonsense?

If it were an average lawyer, then of course, the client is king, as long as you pay the lawyer’s fee, I’m at your service.

But Zhang Wei had moved past that stage; he didn’t need to put up with all sorts of nonsense just for the sake of some legal fees.

Life is beautiful, why bother making oneself unhappy?

With that time, wouldn’t it be better to spend more with my girlfriend, to "exchange guidance" with Jessica more often?

Zhang Wei felt that it was indeed very pleasant!

When he left Jessica’s office, it was already late afternoon approaching evening.

Couldn’t help it, time flies when you’re receiving "guidance."

"Speaking of which, this month is almost over, huh. I wonder if Silly has time in October, I’d really like to take her out, take advantage of the end of the summer holidays, when the weather is cool and pleasant, to... hehehe..."

Muttering to himself, Zhang Wei prepared to head back to Lin Mansion to get ready for the weekend.

...

Meanwhile.

The Investigative Division, Major Crimes Unit office.

"I want to report a crime, I want to report a crime!"

A man’s voice, frantic and distressed, echoed at the door. His face was a picture of panic, and even rushing into the Investigative Division did not alleviate his unease.

"Sir, what has happened to you?"

At the entrance of the Investigative Division, Xia Qianyue looked curiously at the man before her.

The man, in his fifties with some gray at his temples, stumbled as he walked, looking utterly drained by booze and other vices.

"My name is Gao Tianri, I need to report a crime, someone wants to kill me!"

For some reason, seeing the young lady before him, a sense of security welled up in Gao Tianri’s heart.

It was as if this young girl was an impenetrable fortress, one that even bullets couldn’t pierce, offering a comforting sense of peace.

If Xia Qianyue knew that this man was comparing her to a fortress and a bunker, she might not be able to help rolling her eyes.

But as a member of the Investigative Division, an operative of the Major Crimes Unit, she still invited the man into Team 7’s office.

Compared to the busy atmosphere of the Major Crimes Unit, Team 7 had a slightly more relaxed mood.

Although everyone had tasks at hand, there were fewer field operations, so they all just sat together chatting.

"Ah, I didn’t win again yesterday. How come I’ve been buying a lottery ticket every day for so many years, and never won even once?"

Old Xing looked at the lottery ticket in his hand, hopeless as the numbers didn’t match the winning ones announced.

In theory, buying every day should eventually lead to winning, right?

However, just like him, the other ten million people who bought lottery tickets harbored the same thought.

"Sigh, apartments in Dongfang Capital are so expensive. How long do I have to save before I can afford the down payment?"

Ah Ni, sitting nearby, also had a somber look, though she was lamenting the housing prices.

My monthly salary isn’t even a tenth of the price of a house; my yearly wage couldn’t buy a bathroom. What’s the point in striving?

"Sigh, I hope there’s no assignment this weekend, I promised my daughter I would take her to the amusement park."

Even Wu Yong wore a worried expression, silently praying for something.

Busy, too busy...

"Ahem, Captain, there’s someone here to report a crime."

Seeing this, Xia Qianyue promptly coughed to get her teammates’ attention.

Everyone’s watching, and it’s our Major Crimes Team 7 that seems to be the most outrageous.

"Report a crime?"

Ah Ni, Old Xing, and Wu Yong all looked surprised.

This report should be made at the reporting center, shouldn’t it? Why has he come straight to the heavy crime squad?

Isn’t this moving a bit too fast?

"Sir, this is the heavy crime squad. We only handle criminal cases. You..."

"Someone is trying to kill me, really, I’m not lying to you!"

Gao Tianri quickly grabbed Wu Yong’s arm, his face filled with panic as he said, "You’re the captain, right? I hope you can protect me. Someone’s after my life!"

Wu Yong looked at the man before him with a strange expression and asked instinctively, "Who is it?"

"It’s my wife!"

Wu Yong: "???"

Xia Qianyue: "???"

All members of Squad 7: "???"

"Your wife, why would she want to kill you?"

"Because she wants to take all my wealth, and I’ve heard that she’s already looking for a lawyer to prepare for divorce. I’m afraid she will harm me!"

The man became more agitated as he spoke, his face a picture of panic and unease.

"Sir, please try not to get too worked up. Are you sure your wife would harm you? Do you have any evidence?"

Wu Yong still patiently asked another question.

To tell the truth, this sort of thing is quite common.

It’s not that the wives of these men are actually hiring assassins, but the way that men report such cases.

People with paranoid delusions or those who are overanxious often show up at the Martial Association or the investigative department’s office claiming someone is trying to kill them.

However, after investigation, it usually turns out to be all talk and false reporting.

In any case, Wu Yong and others were somewhat speechless about the man’s actions.

They thought the man was either too timid or suffering from a persecution complex, which is why he was acting all jittery.

"By the way, sir, just how wealthy are you that your wife is prepared to hire a hitman?" Old Xing said teasingly, his eyes filled with skepticism as he looked at the man.

Ah Ni, Wu Yong, and the rest all shook their heads.

This man was so jittery, he must have had a momentary fit of madness to come report this. Maybe he was just making a mountain out of a molehill.

"I own several companies and studios. There’s 50 million in cash at my home, 100 million in financial products at the bank, and 200 million in deposits in foreign accounts. I also have various collectibles, jewelry, ornaments, paintings..."

At Wu Yong and the others’ inquiries, the man started counting on his fingers, as if calculating his own assets.

Old Xing and Wu Yong fell silent upon hearing the man’s monologue.

"I have a 400-square-meter top-floor duplex apartment in Dongfang Capital City Center, a detached villa in the suburbs, a seaside vacation villa in Nandao, two school district investment properties in the neighboring Jinnan City, and in Jinying City I have..."

Afterward, the man detailed his property holdings, listing them as if he were reciting treasures.

Even Ah Ni fell silent.

Show off!

You’re here to show off your wealth, aren’t you?

"Right, I also have an invested ranch in the northwest, thousands of acres of grassland, with cattle, sheep, and horses numbering in the thousands, all of which I personally selected and bought. These are part of my assets too! Each cow and horse on that ranch was handpicked by me!"

Okay, even Tamu kept quiet now, and the look he threw at the man was full of resentment.

"Sir, how did you get so rich?"

Wu Yong voiced the question that everyone in the heavy crime squad wanted to ask.

"Am I wealthy?" The man had a baffled look on his face.

His expression seemed to say, "This is around what my friends and I have at home, does that count as wealthy?"

You don’t think that’s wealthy?

The members of the heavy crime squad were left even more speechless. We couldn’t achieve this much wealth in a lifetime of hard work.

"I’m a film director; I’ve been making movies for decades, with quite a lot of works released. All these earnings came from box office success and investments. I..."

The man explained briefly, who would have thought that he was a filmmaker.

"Oh, I remember now! You’re Director Gao, Gao Tianri, the famous director. Isn’t your wife that national goddess, Gu Shimang!"

Finally, Old Xing realized and started clapping his hands, pointing at the man as he shouted.

"Yes, I’m Gao Tianri, but I’m just a filmmaker," Gao Tianri nodded and then quickly added, "The person who wants to kill me is Gu Shimang. She wants to divorce me and take all my wealth for herself. I feel very endangered right now!"

"By the way, comrades, do you know any good lawyers? I want to divorce my wife. I want to get away from this woman!"

Upon hearing Gao Tianri’s request, Wu Yong and others looked at each other and then turned their gaze to Xia Qianyue.

We happen to know a fierce lawyer.

Xia Qianyue also blinked, What are you looking at me for? I’m not a lawyer.