Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 576 - 569: Did Zhang Wei Give Up? Questioning Huang Yunhe

Chapter 576: Chapter 569: Did Zhang Wei Give Up? Questioning Huang Yunhe

"However, if I just sit here and listen to your witness speak without raising timely objections, wouldn’t that be unfair to the victim, Lawyer Chen?"

These were the original words of Huang Yunhe.

It sounded like there might be some truth to it.

But!

Weren’t you one of the five representatives at the hearing?

The five representatives, shouldn’t they sit on the stage, listen to the statements from both the victim Chen Xiao and the defendant Tie Ruyun, and then make a fair and impartial judgment?

But what about you?

Lawyer Wang, a witness summoned by Tie Ruyun’s side, simply spoke some good words about Tie Ruyun in court, and you questioned her ulterior motives?

Aren’t you targeting Tie Ruyun?

Others might not believe it if it was said out loud, right?

At least Zhang Wei didn’t believe it.

Huang Yunhe, this old fox, obviously had issues.

But Zhang Wei had long known there was a problem with Huang Yunhe.

Otherwise, based on the example given earlier, how was Tie Ruyun dismissed in the first place?

Tie Ruyun was a team leader, an aspiring criminal defense lawyer, how could he not understand the harm of stalking and oppressing a female subordinate with his authority.

Yet, Huang Yunhe, as the department head at that time, directly fired Tie Ruyun over such a matter, wasn’t that a bit too arbitrary?

In fact, whether Tie Ruyun was truly at fault twelve years ago, no one can assert with absolute certainty.

But Huang Yunhe supported Chen Xiao, there was clearly something fishy going on there!

So, Zhang Wei’s gaze was fixed firmly on Huang Yunhe.

However, Huang Yunhe was also staring intently at the woman who had come to the hearing to testify.

"Lawyer Wang, may I assume that you’ve come to testify at the hearing because of the mentorship and kindness that Tie Ruyun showed you in the past?"

"Well... Although the team leader has taught me a lot, my testimony is entirely from my own conviction!"

"Really, from your own conviction, do you think I would believe that?"

Huang Yunhe sneered and questioned, "If it weren’t for gratitude or resentment, or some other emotional factor, who would waste their time like this?"

"Objection, Lawyer Huang’s remarks are hugely unreasonable!"

Seeing Huang Yunhe continue unabated, Zhang Wei rose to intervene again.

"Lawyer Huang, I advise you to measure your words carefully, or it might lead to grave consequences!"

"Kid, what did you say, are you threatening me?"

Huang Yunhe’s eyebrows raised, his face showing a hint of anger.

Since he and Zhang Wei had long since fallen out, he didn’t care about so-called hearing etiquette and confronted him directly.

But Zhang Wei was not intimidated by Huang Yunhe’s authority, and replied with a cold laugh, "Lawyer Huang, do you realize the impact of what you’ve just said?"

"What did I say just now?"

"You just said that unless there is an emotional factor involved, who would waste their time coming to court to testify, to do this thankless task?"

"So what?"

Huang Yunhe frowned, and although Zhang Wei added some context, what he said was essentially the same.

"Then according to Lawyer Huang, can we interpret your statement to mean that, unless a witness has an emotional dispute with the party involved, if it’s not necessary, everyone could choose not to testify in court?"

"After all, there are many loopholes now in coming forward to testify, such as health reasons, long distance, inconvenient transportation, natural disasters, and other force majeure, which are reasons not to appear in court. Is Lawyer Huang suggesting we should encourage people not to testify when faced with a legal summons?"

With these words, the atmosphere in the room became tense.

Because Zhang Wei’s statement could be understood as someone intending to defy the judicial system!

"How could that be!" Huang Yunhe naturally denied it immediately, "When did I encourage such behavior?"

"Isn’t that what it is? The Lawyer Wang I invited came out of a sense of justice in her heart, that’s why she accepted our summons. Yet in your words, Lawyer Huang, it turned into Lawyer Wang testifying at the hearing out of gratitude. You also said, only those with emotional factors would be witnesses?"

As Zhang Wei spoke, he concluded, "So according to you, doesn’t it mean that unless there is a vested interest or emotional entanglement, you encourage others not to testify?"

"You are fabricating tales to slander me!"

"Old Huang, why are you so insincere? Your denial is useless, everyone heard it, that’s exactly what you meant!"

In the face of Huang Yunhe’s denial, Zhang Wei was relentless.

In the gallery, many people looked at Huang Yunhe with surprise in their eyes.

"What you said today, if it spreads to the court or the Procuratorate’s Office, it would indeed cause a great deal of turmoil."

"If it reached the ears of the ordinary citizens, it would be even more sensational."

"Are you encouraging ordinary citizens to shirk their duty to testify in court, is that it?"

"This is not what a judicial worker should do, it certainly is not what a lawyer should say."

"Old Huang, what you’ve just said clearly indicates that intention!"

Zhang Wei, as though convinced of Huang Yunhe’s statement containing such remarks, pressed hard, "You, Huang Yunhe, your earlier comments are unequivocally encouraging the public to disregard their court attendance duties!"

"I..." Huang Yunhe had never imagined that Zhang Wei could fabricate to such an extent.

I’m freaking innocent!

How could I possibly say something like that?

The thing is, many people in the gallery were looking at him, suspicion in their eyes.

Hey, hey, hey!

It’s this guy making everything up, I really didn’t mean that, listen to me quibble... no, listen to me explain!

"Lawyer Huang, do you still want to quibble when all of us here, with so many ears, have heard it?"

"I now doubt whether you have been so pampered at the law firm that you’ve become reckless, even daring to question the judicial system of Dragon Country!"

"Huang Yunhe, you’re simply harboring malicious intentions, I, Zhang Wei, never imagined that within Longteng International Law Firm, there would be someone like you, a scourge to the group!"

"No, to say it correctly, I’ve never seen anyone as shameless as you!"

Zhang Wei’s barrage of attacks was like a heavy blow, striking Huang Yunhe in the face in an instant.

It left him unsure of how to retaliate, just standing there, dumbfounded, unable to speak for ages.

Huang Yunhe’s complexion turned from pale to flushed, his throat as if choked with a thousand words, yet his mouth unable to utter a single one.

"You, you..."

"You’re talking nonsense!"

Finally, after much brewing, three words escaped from Huang Yunhe’s lips.

"My goodness!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei’s face turned a slight red, and covering his face, he said, "I accidentally let one slip just now, and you were able to smell it..."

The comment provoked a roar of laughter from the entire courtroom.

However, those laughs, to Huang Yunhe’s ears, seemed like mockery.

These people were laughing at him, laughing at how he was rendered speechless by Zhang Wei, laughing at his counterattack being treated as a joke by Zhang Wei, laughing at him...

"You..."

Huang Yunhe almost spewed blood, completely infuriated.

"Lawyer Huang!"

At this critical moment, someone finally spoke up.

This time it was Chen Xiao.

She sat in her own seat but spoke up under the gaze of the entire room.

"Lawyer Huang, don’t be in such a rush. I think what you have just said was merely a slip of the tongue in a moment of excitement."

Chen Xiao first smiled at Huang Yunhe, even offering an explanation on his behalf.

"Lawyer Zhang, actually Lawyer Huang was merely fulfilling his duty as one of the five representatives and committee members of this hearing, without any ulterior motive. Regarding the so-called court appearance remarks, they were only directed at Lawyer Wang of this hearing and didn’t carry any further implications!"

Then, she went on to explain to Zhang Wei, appearing to excuse Huang Yunhe in front of the whole audience.

"I trust that Lawyer Zhang is not the kind of person to take things out of context, so you wouldn’t misinterpret Lawyer Huang’s remarks, right?"

In the end, Chen Xiao almost completely shut down Zhang Wei’s potential rejoinders.

If you continue to dwell on this topic, then you are taking things out of context and reading too much into it, and you are a narrow-minded person.

"Lawyer Chen’s words are quite right, how could I, Zhang Someone, be that kind of narrow-minded person!"

Although Zhang Wei agreed with a smile, inwardly he was grumbling as well.

When Huang Yunhe was helping you, why didn’t you come out and explain? Now that I’m firing at Huang Yunhe, you come out to help him explain?

You think you’re so noble, so remarkable, is that it?

"By the way, isn’t it now Lawyer Huang’s turn to question Lawyer Wang’s motive for appearing in court? I think you, Lawyer Zhang, can sit down, listen to Lawyer Huang or Lawyer Wang’s remarks, and then it won’t be too late for you to speak, right?"

In the end, Chen Xiao "timely" reminded everyone that now it was Huang Yunhe’s turn to speak, and that everyone should sit down properly.

As expected, after Chen Xiao spoke, the chaos at the hearing finally stopped.

The room quieted down, with everyone sitting upright and looking toward the center.

Seeing this, Huang Yunhe finally sighed in relief, but the anger in his heart did not subside.

After all, a mere Zhang Wei had almost embarrassed him in front of so many people; how could he possibly swallow such an insult?

"Lawyer Wang, you take the stand to testify..."

"Cough cough!"

Just as Huang Yunhe was about to continue his questioning, Zhang Wei, seated in his place, suddenly coughed.

That single cough changed the color of Huang Yunhe’s face several times over.

The words that had reached the tip of his tongue now seemed impossible to utter.

Fear crept into Huang Yunhe’s heart.

If he pressed on, there was no guarantee that Zhang Wei wouldn’t create more problems for him.

"You little bastard, you’re ruthless!"

After cursing inwardly, Huang Yunhe finally refrained from asking further questions.

Thus, the hearing fell into a brief silence.

"Cough cough, since the committee members have no further questions, we would like to thank Lawyer Wang for his testimony, helping us understand how good a person Old Tie was 12 years ago!"

Zhang Wei expressed his gratitude to the lady who stood up, nodded toward Tie Ruyun, and then left the hearing.

However, neither Huang Yunhe nor Chen Xiao cared about the woman’s testimony in the slightest.

"Hmph, bringing in a subordinate from 12 years ago as a character witness, huh? But so what, we still hold a significant advantage!"

Huang Yunhe, looking at Zhang Wei, felt annoyed, but the corner of his mouth crept up into a sneer as he thought about the significant advantage on his side.

"Jump around, jump around, that’s all you can do for now!"

Similarly, Chen Xiao’s eyes held only mockery, without a trace of panic.

No matter how many witnesses Zhang Wei called, it wouldn’t change one fact.

And that was that today, Tie Ruyun would inevitably lose his license to practice law!

Chen Xiao looked at the five representatives who came to the hearing and chuckled coldly to himself.

Among these five representatives, as long as Huang Yunhe was there, there would surely be someone who would cast a dissenting vote.

As long as it wasn’t unanimous, Tie Ruyun couldn’t keep his license, and that would mean the plan to bring down Old Tie, and by extension, undercut Zhang Wei, would be a success.

So, jump around all you want, I don’t see how I could lose!

"Lawyer Zhang, do you wish to call any more witnesses?"

Just then, Huang Yunhe spoke up once again.

After some reflection, his mood recovered, and he was at least able to communicate with Zhang Wei on even terms.

"No need, I think Lawyer Wang’s statement just now should be enough!"

Zhang Wei smiled slightly, as if he was confident that Lawyer Wang’s testimony was enough to reverse the situation.

"I believe everyone here is wise and can see for themselves that my client Old Tie has always been a diligent and good lawyer. How could he possibly engage in such acts as using his authority to coerce, follow female subordinates, and attempt indecency?"

After stating his point, Zhang Wei slowly sat down, seemingly no longer intending to present further evidence.

"Ridiculous!"

Seeing this, Huang Yunhe had only a cold sneer in his heart.

We thought you, Zhang Wei, were someone special, but it turns out this is all you have.

You can’t seriously fail to see that I’m definitely going to vote against you, can you?

No, that’s not it!

Perhaps you’ve already seen it but know that you can’t change the outcome, so you no longer intend to resist?

Huang Yunhe felt he might have guessed Zhang Wei’s thoughts.

Sometimes, facing an insurmountable power, accepting one’s fate could also be an option!

At least it would save some energy, save some breath, wouldn’t it?

Having thought it through, Huang Yunhe’s mood improved even more.

"Well then, since Lawyer Zhang feels that the evidence presented is sufficient, we can discuss and proceed to vote!"

Huang Yunhe spoke, then looked around, ready to announce the start of voting.

"Wait a moment!"

But just at that moment, Zhang Wei suddenly raised his hand, interrupting him.

"Lawyer Zhang, what problem do you have now?"

"I just feel that, Old Huang, your speech just now is clearly targeted at Old Tie. Do you have a personal grudge against him?"

"Humph, what nonsense are you spouting? I have no grudges or enmities with Tie Ruyun. 12 years ago, I was a department leader, and he was only a team leader; we had no interactions whatsoever!"

"Oh, is that so? Then, do you have any interest-related relationship with Lawyer Chen?"

Huang’s brows furrowed, but thinking this might be Zhang Wei’s last-ditch struggle, he sneered immediately: "That’s also your baseless speculation. Lawyer Chen and I have no relationship whatsoever."

"In fact, when Lawyer Chen was promoted to a partner, it was all the Big Manager’s decision. I didn’t even recommend her to the Big Manager. So, apart from working at the same law firm, I have no other connection with her!"

Huang Yunhe finally lost his patience and explained a sentence to Zhang Wei.

"Old Huang, although what you say sounds good, I still believe that you shouldn’t participate in the voting!"

"Humph, Lawyer Zhang, if you want to challenge my qualifications, then you should directly file a complaint with the Lawyer’s Association!"

Huang Yunhe jeered, becoming increasingly impatient with Zhang Wei’s desperate struggle.

"But I would like to hear what the representatives think!"

Zhang Wei then turned his gaze to the other four representatives.

"Since the Lawyer’s Association arranged for five representatives for the hearing, I would like to ask the other four representatives for their opinions regarding Old Huang’s qualification to vote. Could we do that?"

Although Zhang Wei was asking, his expression seemed to say that if they don’t answer, he would become angry.

"This..." One of the male lawyers frowned.

"Lawyer Qian, perhaps you could each express your own opinions, so that Lawyer Zhang can understand that the Lawyer’s Association had its reasons for choosing me as a representative!"

Huang Yunhe didn’t care and even gave a slight smile to the male lawyer.

The male lawyer addressed by Huang Yunhe pondered and then nodded, saying: "I think there is nothing inappropriate with Lawyer Huang acting as a representative, and I support his participation in the vote unconditionally!"

"What about the other three?"

Zhang Wei looked at the other three representatives, asking, "Could you three please also express your views? You can speak out whether you support or oppose."

"Of course, I hope you can be truly fair and just, after all, the Lawyer’s Association chose you as representatives with the hope that you would act as such!"

Under Zhang Wei’s prompting, a female lawyer among them spoke first.

"I certainly support Lawyer Huang unconditionally, I have no objections to his participation in the decision-making!"

After speaking, she glanced at Zhang Wei disdainfully as if to suggest that this was all unnecessary.

"I, however, feel that Lawyer Huang’s behavior seems partial towards Lawyer Chen..."

But when it was the fourth representative’s turn to speak, he expressed a differing opinion.

Huang Yunhe was slightly stunned; what was this little brother up to?

"I feel the same way. Although Lawyer Huang verbally claims fairness and justice, I believe he actually leans towards Lawyer Chen from the same law firm, so his statements may be somewhat biased," said the last representative.

"Oh, is that so!" Zhang Wei seemed to understand and nodded subconsciously to the five representatives, including Huang Yunhe.

"What do you mean ’is that so’?"

Huang Yunhe snorted coldly, stood up, and declared, "Even if there are representatives who think I’m not suitable to participate in the decision, how does that matter? There are five representatives, and only two disagree. The support of three, including myself, is enough."

"The minority follows the majority, I can still stay and vote, and no one can change that!"

Seeing how domineering Huang Yunhe was, Zhang Wei sneered, "Lawyer Huang, are you not supposed to leave the bench if even one person votes against you?"

"Humph, this is aimed at the party concerned, Tie Ruyun, what does it have to do with me, Huang Yunhe!"

Seeing Huang Yunhe’s attitude, Zhang Wei also sneered, "Is that truly the case?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, if I can produce evidence proving that you are not qualified to participate in the vote, shouldn’t you be rolling off the representative’s seat at the hearing?"

"What did you say!"

"Old Huang, although I don’t really want to do this, you all forced my hand. I know, if I don’t go after you, you will go after Old Tie, so don’t blame me!"

Zhang Wei said, showing a slight apologetic gesture towards Huang Yunhe.

Because next, he was going to start his real