Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 543 - 538: A Series of Moves, Is This Woman Showing Off Again?

Chapter 543: Chapter 538: A Series of Moves, Is This Woman Showing Off Again?

Tuesday evening.

At Dongfang Capital TV Station, backstage of Lisa’s Talk Show Team.

"Yes, I understand!"

"Don’t worry, Second Master, I know what to do!"

"Please rest assured, I will definitely not let you down, and I absolutely won’t give Gao Tianri and Lawyer Zhang Wei a chance to turn the tables!"

Gu Shimang waited until Wu Yuanzong on the other end of the phone hung up before she quietly put down her cell phone.

"Gao Tianri, Zhang Wei!"

She lightly uttered the two names, and a deep shadow of gloom and aversion flashed through her eyes.

Just a little more, just a little more and she would completely achieve her goal.

She, Gu Shimang, even if not for herself, for that person, she had to make sure Gao Tianri lost everything.

And the only obstacle that stood in the way of her reaching her goal was these two men.

"Miss Gu Shimang, please get ready, it’s time to go on the show!"

"Oh, I’m coming right away!"

At that moment, a staff member from the show came to notify her, and naturally, she was ready.

minutes later.

At the front of the studio.

"Welcome back to my show, "Lisa’s Interview". Our guest today is the same as the one we met yesterday, Miss Gu Shimang!"

"Please welcome, Shimang..."

Upon host Wang Lisha’s invitation, Gu Shimang stepped onto the program again.

"Hello, Shimang."

"Hello, host."

Wang Lisha stood up and nodded to Gu Shimang as she walked up, then both women sat down with grace and ease.

Facing the camera, Wang Lisha smiled and said, "After interviewing Shimang yesterday, many fans sent me private messages backstage, saying they wanted to see the follow-up of Shimang’s divorce lawsuit, so today I especially invited Shimang back again."

"Shimang, you don’t mind, do you?"

"Of course not, in fact, I’m very grateful to the "Lisa’s Interview" team for giving me the opportunity to speak my heart out to the audience!"

Gu Shimang naturally expressed her gratitude and also smiled at the camera, leaving an impression of amiability and poise.

Wang Lisha looked at the woman in front of her and couldn’t help feeling in her heart, deserving of being a former top actress, a first-line movie star; this composure in front of the camera wasn’t something ordinary guests could display.

But the script had to be followed, and Wang Lisha knew her task for the day.

"Shimang, I heard that in today’s court trial, you faced difficulties from the opposing lawyer and even choked up several times while sitting in the witness stand?"

As Wang Lisha asked the question, a gleam of malice surfaced in Gu Shimang’s eyes.

However, she still controlled her expression and pretended not to care, "Actually, I don’t blame Lawyer Zhang Wei. I know he’s just doing his job and asking those questions for his lawyer’s fee."

Her implication was that Zhang had taken money to cause trouble for others.

As Gu Shimang spoke, the live broadcast’s comments section went into a frenzy of updates.

"Damn, scumbag lawyer, you’re picking on my goddess!"

"Bloody hell, thinking you’re great just because you’ve read a few books and became a lawyer?"

"Damn, brothers, let’s take down Zhang Wei together, I’ll lead the charge!"

"Seconded!"

"Count me in!"

"Charge at Zhang Wei +1"

It was evident that the majority of the fans commenting hadn’t even seen the content of the court trial and were already attacking Zhang Wei.

If they had watched the program, they might have had a doubt.

Because in the courtroom, Zhang Wei hadn’t really given Gu Shimang a hard time — it was this woman who had been performing on the witness stand.

But among those commenting, how many had actually read the court transcripts, and how many were truly neutral bystanders?

Wang Lisha had to admire Gu Shimang, who openly spoke in favor of Lawyer Zhang Wei while actually hinting to the audience that Zhang Wei’s methods were all for money, which was truly clever.

A smile that hides a knife, cotton that conceals a needle, a single sentence had just stabbed Zhang Wei.

However, Wang Lisha was very pleased with this effect, because her and Gu Shimang’s mission today was to smear Zhang Wei and Gao Tianri.

"Shi Man, you’re still too kind. Lawyer Zhang Wei, relying on attacking you in court, probably earns a four-digit sum in legal fees in just one day, right?"

"This, I’m not sure..."

"I’m not sure either, but I suspect the figure is only higher. After all, he is a rising star in the Dongfang Capital Lawyer Circle, and he’s vaguely about to surpass his boss Lin Xiangtian."

If Zhang Wei were watching the program, he would have definitely inwardly praised what a smooth operator.

I’ve just graduated from being a trainee lawyer, yet in your mouth, Wang Lisha, I’m already on the verge of surpassing the big boss?

You’re truly spreading rumors about me!

As expected, the barrage of comments quickly started refreshing again.

"Damn lawyers, only know how to make dirty money!"

"Calling on the Lawyer’s Association to revoke Zhang Wei’s legal qualifications!"

"Right, if the Lawyer’s Association doesn’t revoke them, we’ll file a complaint!"

"Let’s show these unscrupulous lawyers the power of us fans!"

"Charge, brothers, follow me!"

The direction of the barrage had completely turned into an attack on Zhang Wei.

The staff members also gave Wang Lisha a gesture, mission accomplished, they could now move on to the next topic.

"Shi Man, I heard that during the trial, you refused an extremely generous offer from the defendant, why is that?"

"Because I want revenge!"

Hearing Wang Lisha’s question, Gu Shimang immediately responded with a very firm tone.

"My body, my soul, and my spirit have been tormented by Gao Tianri for years. If I just forgave her like that, I would never be at peace, so I want to take revenge on her and let her know that as a woman, I’m not that easily defeated!"

"So that’s why you refused the 500 million, and even the 20 million child support fund?"

"Yes, because I want to make clear to Gao Tianri that in this world, money cannot solve all problems. I’m battling her in court not for money, but for the principle of the matter!"

As she spoke, Gu Shimang’s eyes began to moisten once more, "If I had agreed to the defendant’s conditions today, I would never forgive myself!"

"I, Gu Shimang, am not a woman who would bend over for money. If I can make Gao Tianri pay a sufficient price, I can even do without a single penny. I just want to see her take responsibility for her actions!"

"Hmm, I believe the viewers in front of the screen can also feel Shi Man’s determination!"

Wang Lisha looked at the camera, smiling and said, "Viewers in front of the screen, how much of Gao Tianri’s wealth do you think Shi Man should get to be fair?"

Following Wang Lisha’s remark, a voting option appeared in the live broadcast room.

30%, 50%, 70%, 100%.

With these four options, as the audience clicked on an option, the voting percentage would show up behind them.

Soon, the data for choosing 100% began to grow rapidly, almost exceeding 80% of the vote share.

Seeing this, the staff of the program team all smiled knowingly.

In fact, the percentage of people voting 100% was only around 30% of the four options, and the 80% data had been modified by their backend.

But the fans and spectators did not know this, and at this moment, the barrage was full of "vote 100%", "those who don’t vote 100% are not human," "brothers, vote 100 for me," and the like.

Of course, the vast majority of these comments were also sent by the staff.

After all, the pace of the barrage, as long as you refresh it several times, many people will follow the trend and start sweeping it up.

These staff members were experts at this game.

Soon, the voting deadline arrived.

The choice of 100% dominated the other three options throughout.

"Shi Man, look, many viewers support you in taking 100% of Gao Tianri’s wealth. I believe this is also the will of the people, right?"

"No, no, no, I don’t need that much, really, I just want to provide a good future for my child."

"Shi Man, don’t refuse, everyone supports you, I believe this is what you deserve!"

"No, no, no, I can’t do that, it would make me seem greedy, I can’t take it..."

Seeing Gu Shimang "repeatedly refusing," Wang Lisha was helpless.

"It seems our Shi Man is too kind after all, even unwilling to claim everything she rightfully deserves. I can only say that you’re still too naive,"

Wang Lisha shook her head and looked at the camera again, "But I believe that the viewers watching the show all have a scale in their hearts, and they know what kind of price Gao Tianri needs to pay, in order to truly understand that not everything in this world can be achieved with money!"

"I also hope that everyone can understand that when facing some injustices, we should firmly grasp the weapon of law, to make those who violate the law and commit crimes pay a sufficient price!"

Under Wang Lisha’s concluding and suggestive remarks, the live broadcast’s barrage exploded once again, leading to a new round of storms.

The barrage directly targeted Zhang Wei and Gao Tianri, with everyone clamoring for Gao Tianri to compensate Gu Shimang 100% of the properties.

Seeing that the timing was just about right, Wang Lisha turned to Gu Shimang again.

"Shi Man, look at the barrage, so many viewers are supporting you. I also want to encourage you on behalf of the viewers, go for it, and reclaim everything you deserve!"

"Thank you, host. Thank you to all the viewers!"

This time, Gu Shimang did not explicitly refuse, and even on the spot of the show, "moved," she shed tears once more.

minutes later, the program finally ended.

When the staff gestured "OK," Wang Lisha and Gu Shimang, sitting onstage, finally stopped.

The smiles on their faces disappeared instantly, and then, with cold faces, they walked towards the backstage, one after the other.

In the office of the Lisa’s Talk Show Team backstage,

"These idiots really are stupid. I casually shed a few tears on stage, and these people become my charging soldiers,"

At that moment, Gu Shimang didn’t show any of the weakness she had just displayed; instead, her face was filled with pride and arrogance.

"Fans are just like that, with just a little guidance, they can unleash enough energy. But as for online matters, who can guarantee what’s real and what’s fake. In any case, most of those who say they support you are just lifting a finger on their keyboard; don’t get your hopes too high on them,"

Wang Lisha’s eyes, too, flashed with disdain.

After all, most of those who speak out online are keyboard warriors.

You ask them to follow the trend and post a barrage, and they’re eager to do so.

But if you ask them to actually do something, they will make excuses and sidestep, basically, they are unmovable.

So, what Wang Lisha implied was, don’t hold too high expectations for those posting barrages, their combat ability is actually very limited.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

A series of knocks on the door sounded.

"Come in!"

The door to the room opened, and a young female assistant walked in, head low.

"Sister Wang, I’ve contacted the evening media journalists you asked for, they have all arrived at the scene," she said.

"Oh, understood, let them wait a moment; we will be there soon."

Wang Lisha waved her hand, dismissing the assistant from the room.

"Shi Man, next you have to play the victim again. We need the media to work with the show in order to direct public opinion and generate the greatest benefit,"

"Don’t worry, I understand!"

Gu Shimang nodded, which was expected.

Even though "Lisa’s Interview" has the highest evening ratings in Dongfang Capital, some people might not watch TV.

Therefore, to complement the effect of this show, it was necessary to have the media promote it as well.

Print media, even self-media public accounts, and digital media reports all needed to keep up in real-time, working with the show for promotion.

Gu Shimang and Wang Lisha’s backers had already instructed them to completely crush Gao Tianri and Zhang Wei, so they were willing to utilize their resources.

Therefore, they mobilized all the media.

hour later, at the media interview site.

"Ms. Gu Shimang, it is reported that within the latest cast you were a part of, many have complained that you act like a diva and often lose control of your temper?"

"I wasn’t in the best of moods those days because of the divorce lawsuit with Gao Tianri, it put too much pressure on me, so I lost control a bit. Since you, the reporter, brought it up, I would like to take this moment to sincerely apologize to the other members of the cast, and hope they can forgive my slight petulance,"

As she spoke, Gu Shimang also rose to bow, a moment also captured by some of the nearby journalists.

However, as she bowed her head, Gu Shimang’s face was extremely dark.

It seemed that when she got back, she would immediately investigate who was so bold as to actually file a complaint against her.

The entire cast knew that she had joined the crew with financial backing, representing the interests of the financiers.

I, Gu Shimang, swear that the person who filed the complaint, I will make sure you can’t survive in this industry!

Although her heart was full of resentment, only a smile and an apology graced Gu Shimang’s face.

"Miss Gu Shimang, I heard you have had no scandals since your debut, is that true?"

"Scandals?"

Gu Shimang first blinked her eyes, then smiled and said, "I believe that for an artist, morality is most important, followed by acting skills, which are the foundation of an artist. As a public figure, the most important thing is to pay attention to one’s every word and action!"

"As for scandals, they are just a method to stir up heat. I, Gu Shimang, disdain such actions. For me, diligently memorizing lines and honing my acting skills, shooting on set, are the best attitudes towards this profession."

Many journalists nodded subconsciously, their faces showing admiration upon hearing this answer.

However, Wang Lisha, who was observing the interview on the side, rolled her eyes right there and then.

You really are a master of acting. Your story has been hyped up by our program for two days now, and still, you talk like this. I’m about to lose my patience.

But she and Gu Shimang were now good teammates on the same side, so she could only grumble inwardly.

"Miss Gu Shimang, I feel that compared with you, your husband Gao Tianri is truly despicable. You’ve had zero scandals since your debut, but he’s already changed three wives, and then he came after you. As far as I know, he has more than once spoken of you in private, saying marrying you was just to save a bit of money on acting fees, allowing him to get you ’on the cheap!’"

"Regarding this issue, I don’t know how to answer you, because I have never heard him say such things,"

Gu Shimang first denied hearing it, but then she gave a wry smile and said, "Although my marriage is not perfect, I once loved that man. I’d ask the journalists here to refrain from speaking ill of my husband too much, it still makes me uncomfortable."

"Even though he treats you like that, you still want to return evil with good?"

"After all, I once loved that man, and he is also the biological father of the child in my belly."

The journalists looked at each other and then were deeply moved.

The woman in front of them had truly noble character.

All journalists couldn’t help but nod their heads, their faces showing respect.

And seeing her acting skills convince so many journalists, the corners of Gu Shimang’s lips turned up again.

"I hope everyone will not hold a grudge against my husband. Although I really want him to pay the price, I still hope we can part on good terms. Thank you, everyone."

At the end, Gu Shimang bowed deeply, but the moment her head was lowered, her face held only a sinister sneer.

Unfortunately, the journalists couldn’t see this scene.

That evening, the video of this interview spread across all the major media and apps, reaching unprecedented popularity.

Even the scandal-prone Vibo’s hot search, over half of the top ten hot searches were related to Gu Shimang and this case.

It could be said that this interview had directly catapulted her fame to the top of the hotness ranking.

At this moment, Gu Shimang could tell everyone that she was the number one female artist in terms of popularity in Dragon Country!

...

In the middle of the night.

Zhang Wei was awakened by the sound of discussion in the Vchat group chat.

He opened the chat group and saw that Zhao Xiaoxiao, Mo Yuzhu, and Xiao Baihe, three women, were discussing rapidly in the chat group.

"Do these three night owls dislike sleeping?"

Zhang Wei was somewhat speechless about these three.

A hacker whose day and night patterns were reversed, a forensic scientist fond of staying up late, and a prosecutor often working overtime—them not sleeping at this hour seemed quite reasonable.

Zhang Wei simply glanced at the chat messages and got the gist of the conversation.

Then he opened his smartphone’s webpage to browse the hottest news and forums.

After 10 minutes, he put down his phone.

"Good grief, this woman is putting on a show again, and her acting skills really are impressive!"

"No, it must be the work of the people behind her that’s truly ruthless; are they trying to crush me with public opinion in every possible way?"

Zhang Wei put down his phone and lay quietly, looking at the ceiling, contemplating what strategy he should use next to hit his opponents hard.

After much thought, he believed that to take down Gu Shimang, he needed to burst her bubble of lies.

That would require some assistance!

For this, Zhang Wei meticulously finalized his plan, then started plotting the actions for the whole day on Wednesday.

This day would be critical!