Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 609 - 602: Aftermath of the Attack, The Battle Begins!

Chapter 609: Chapter 602: Aftermath of the Attack, The Battle Begins!

Dongfang Capital, City Hospital.

In a room for patients with mild conditions, on the hospital bed.

Shen Zhengyi slowly awakened from his coma, and the person who appeared before his eyes made him widen them in shock.

"Good morning, Boss Shen!"

It was Zhang Wei, and he had a mischievous grin on his face.

Shen Zhengyi tried to move his limbs but found he could hardly control them, almost attempting to spring out of bed.

"Boss Shen, don’t get excited, don’t get excited, just lie down!"

Zhang Wei hurriedly reached out to stabilize Boss Shen.

Shen Zhengyi’s face showed a mix of shock and anger, and he couldn’t help but retort, "Don’t touch me! You dare show your face? The Investigative Division won’t let you off!"

"Boss Shen, I remember I hit your face, not your head. How come you’re so slow to react?"

Zhang Wei’s face was full of smiles, looking at Shen Zhengyi with eerie glee.

To Shen Zhengyi, that smile seemed rather terrifying.

A chill ran down his spine. Why was Zhang Wei inside his hospital room?

By the way, why was he injured, and why was he lying in a hospital bed?

Memories flooded back to him like a tide.

Memory after memory flashed through his mind in rapid succession, and Shen Zhengyi finally remembered what had happened.

"Ah, it was you!"

He tremulously lifted his hand, pointing at Zhang Wei, his face filled with terror.

Yes!

He remembered now.

It was Zhang Wei who had suddenly attacked him, beating him until he lost consciousness.

Moreover, this guy was ruthlessly efficient, targeting vital spots, and it didn’t take many hits before he was out cold.

Tragic!

The thought of being knocked unconscious by Zhang Wei at the law firm was horrifying!

And now, the very same Zhang Wei who had knocked him out had appeared again!

"Zhang Wei, it was you who hit me, you... where’s the knife, the fruit knife, the fruit knife you threw to me!"

"Boss Shen, you’ve finally remembered!"

Zhang Wei’s lips were curled in a "brilliant" smile.

"That’s right, I hit you. But you were ’armed with a weapon’! Oh, right, I even took a photo of you!"

As he spoke, he took out his phone and showed Shen Zhengyi the photo of himself clutching a fruit knife, his face twisted in rage and fury.

"Look, this is you, Boss Shen, weapon in hand, attempting to commit an assault. I’m just an ordinary person faced with an armed villain, so I could only act in self-defense!"

"Self-defense!"

Shen Zhengyi’s pupils shrank, but he immediately retorted, "You think others will believe such a crappy excuse?"

"Sorry, but it’s enough that the Investigative Division believes me!"

Zhang Wei was very calm and swiped his phone screen, changing the photo to a forensics report.

"This is the fingerprint and DNA analysis report from the Forensics Division. Take a good look!"

Shen Zhengyi looked closer and saw that the fingerprints on the fruit knife were his, and the blood was Zhang Wei’s.

"This..."

"So, the conclusion of the Investigative Division on this attack is that you are the perpetrator, and I am the victim!"

"You little bastard, you’re slanderous, spouting nonsense, making wild accusations, and arguing without reason!"

"Worthy of Boss Shen, just a little hop around with your words and so many idioms come rolling out. But unfortunately, facts are facts, and the outcome cannot be changed now!"

Zhang Wei swiped on his phone screen again, bringing up a news webpage.

"Look, Boss Shen, the Investigative Division has already released an announcement. The details of the attack that occurred at Jincheng Law Firm: you are the attacker, and I, Zhang Wei, am the victim."

As Zhang Wei spoke, he glanced around the simple hospital room and then, looking down with a smile, asked, "Boss Shen, do you feel something’s off?"

"What’s off?"

Shen Zhengyi couldn’t believe he had become the aggressor, but at the same time, he was puzzled. What exactly are you getting at, kid?

"After all, you are a senior partner at the law firm. You’ve been injured and hospitalized, yet not a single person has come to visit you?"

"This..."

This question made Shen Zhengyi pause slightly, then he realized.

Exactly!

I’m frickin’ injured and hospitalized, why hasn’t any of my subordinates come to see me?

"Let me tell you the answer, because Fatty Lin’s attitude towards you is like this!"

As Zhang Wei spoke, he operated his phone again, and the interview with Lin Xiangtian began to play on the screen.

"The attack by our law firm’s partner, Shen Zhengyi, this time, has caused our law firm to suffer a huge loss of reputation, so I, Lin Xiangtian, am here to tell the public that Shen Zhengyi has been expelled from our law firm by me, and he will no longer hold the position of a partner at Jincheng Law Firm!"

"Not only that, his act of attack constitutes a criminal offense, so the Lawyers’ Association will also disbar him later on. For such a person who violates the law and threatens the safety of others’ lives, I, Lin Xiangtian, will definitely not tolerate!"

Although Lin Xiangtian made this statement through gritted teeth, it had to be said that his acting skills were quite up to par.

"How is that possible!"

And upon seeing Lin Xiangtian’s statement, Shen Zhengyi finally couldn’t hold back anymore.

"Why not possible, Boss Shen, don’t you see, not to mention visitors in your ward, there is not even anyone who brought you fruits, now why is that?"

Zhang Wei smirked slightly, then leaned in close to Shen Zhengyi and whispered explosively, "You heard, right? Your position was taken over by Ren Xingzhou from the project department, and now the litigation department is under Boss Ren’s control?"

"Ren Xingzhou, isn’t he in charge of the project department?"

"You forgot, there’s Lin Yufeng in the project department, right? Although this kid is just a second generation, but who lets him have a capable father? Lin Yufeng got promoted, becoming the boss of the project department, so Boss Ren had to switch departments. And it just so happens that you had this incident, so him taking over the litigation department is all too proper!"

"Ah, this..."

Shen Zhengyi never imagined that one day he too would face such a blow.

Not only lost the position of a partner in the law firm, but also the boss of the litigation department, and even about to be disbarred by the Lawyer’s Association.

And all of this was because of the man before him!

"Zhang Wei, you..."

"Oh right, Boss Shen, why don’t you contact Li Qingshou and see what your loyal subordinate has to say?"

Zhang Wei said as he picked up Shen Zhengyi’s phone, scrolled through the contacts to Li Qingshou’s number, and dialed it right in front of him.

This time, Shen Zhengyi did not stop it, obviously he also wanted to see what stance his loyal subordinate would take.

Beep—Beep—Beep—

The call rang for a long time, and Shen Zhengyi’s face started to look ugly.

Because in the past, every time he called Li Qingshou, the guy would pick up almost instantly.

But this time, the call lasted a full 30 seconds and the other party did not answer.

Finally, just as the call was about to end, the phone was answered.

"Hello, Boss Shen, is it you?"

"Li Qingshou, you little..."

"Boss Shen, it’s not that I don’t want to visit you in the hospital, it’s just that I’m quite busy with work this week, I really can’t make it. Oh right, concerning your attack on Zhang Wei, the big boss has already made a clear statement, from now on you’re no longer a senior partner at the law firm, and there’s a new boss for the litigation department, so you don’t need to worry about these things, alright?"

"This..."

Shen Zhengyi, although still harboring some hope inside, thought the earlier information was just Zhang Wei deceiving him.

But now, hearing Li Qingshou’s speech over the phone, he finally understood that all of it was real, he truly had lost everything.

"Oh, right, Boss Shen, oh no, you’re not the boss anymore, and even the Lawyer’s Association is going to disbar you, you’re no longer a lawyer."

"Shen Zhengyi, the thing I want to tell you is, from this day forward, you and I, Li Qingshou, will no longer have any relationship. You understand, right? Don’t call me again in the future, I’m afraid Boss Ren might misunderstand!"

Click!

With that, the phone call was abruptly ended.

Shen Zhengyi, listening to the "toot toot" busy tone on the phone, his eyes widened in shock.

Li Qingshou actually hung up on him and even warned him not to call him again.

This kid, he actually dares to...

"Boss Shen, did you hear that? Even your most loyal subordinate treats you like this, you should give up already!"

Zhang Wei looked at Shen Zhengyi in front of him, and to tell the truth, he felt not the slightest sympathy for him.

When the wall is down, everybody pushes, once power is lost, everything is gone.

Shen Zhengyi is indeed miserable, but not worthy of sympathy.

"Boss Shen, I think this will be the last time someone calls you ’boss’, so please cherish it."

"I know you’ll hold a grudge against me, but I did this because you forced me to, I’ve already warned you, and you still came to confront me; I, Zhang Wei, am not made of clay, those who annoy me never end well. Compared to my other enemies, you’re actually quite lucky, at least you haven’t lost your life."

"That’s all I have to say. By the way, I didn’t come specifically to see you. The patient I’m here to visit is also in this hospital, but in the intensive care unit. Stopping by to see you was just on the way."

"Then, farewell, Boss Shen!"

As Zhang Wei waved goodbye, a mix of anger and unwillingness flashed across Shen Zhengyi’s face, but it was eventually replaced by profound regret.

If he hadn’t kicked Zhang Wei while he was down, perhaps this situation would have never come to pass.

He wouldn’t have been framed by Zhang Wei, wouldn’t have lost his position as head of the litigation department, and wouldn’t have lost his partnership at Jincheng Law Firm. Then, those underlings wouldn’t have betrayed him.

Everything, it seemed, was because he had messed with Zhang Wei—it was all his own doing!

Right now, Shen Zhengyi was filled with intense regret.

He should never have done that in the first place...

Damn Zhang Wei, damn Li Qingshou, damn Lin Xiangtian...

...

Meanwhile.

Jincheng Law Firm, Litigation Department.

"Director Li, Boss Ren is asking for you to come in!"

"Alright!"

With a complex and tense heart, Li Qingshou entered the litigation department head’s temporary office.

The original office was still being used by the investigation department for evidence collection, so it couldn’t be used.

Ren Xingzhou had quickly set up another office within the litigation department to take over the affairs and facilitate communication with the department’s lawyers.

And the first person he met with was none other than Li Qingshou.

"Boss Ren, I have always relied on you. Your great achievements in the project department, I am well aware of..."

Upon seeing Ren Xingzhou, Li Qingshou immediately started expressing his loyalty, showering him with one compliment after another.

"Enough!" Ren Xingzhou waved his hand, hurrying to interrupt him.

"Boss Ren, whatever you command, I, Li Qingshou, am ready to go through fire and water at a moment’s notice!"

"Li Qingshou, I actually don’t have any orders for you, it’s just that President Lin has something to tell you!"

"A task from the big boss!"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingshou’s expression became solemn; his face grew grave.

Was it finally time for Li Qingshou to rise to prominence?

Thinking of being within Lin Xiangtian’s line of sight, his heart soared.

The day he perfectly completed the task, gained the big boss’s favor, and then ascended to CEO to marry a rich beauty, seemed just within reach!

"Li Qingshou, there’s only one task the big boss has for you, and that is to get the hell out of Jincheng Law Firm!"

But Ren Xingzhou’s next words froze the smile on Li Qingshou’s face.

What’s that now?

Get the hell out of Jincheng Law Firm?

"Boss Ren, what did you just say? I must have misheard. I thought I heard ’get the hell out’..."

"No, you heard right. The big boss means exactly that—get the hell out!"

Ren Xingzhou’s expression turned cold as well, completely indifferent.

"You know, if you hadn’t been over there causing trouble, interfering with the investigation department and President Lin, would President Lin have had to endure such embarrassment during the interview?"

"You know that he was just humiliated by Zhang Wei, don’t you? In front of all those reporters, President Lin was publicly dismissed by Zhang Wei—it’s a humiliation he has never experienced before!"

"And you, Li Qingshou, are the reason for all this!"

Ren Xingzhou could not be bothered to waste any more words with Li Qingshou as he spoke.

"Someone, escort Director Li—oh wait, he’s not a director anymore—in any case, throw him out!"

The office door swung open and several men in black suits walked in, lifting Li Qingshou’s body and dragging him out.

"Boss Ren, big boss, you can’t do this to me, I’ve spilled blood and lost my head for the law firm, I’ve sacrificed so much, you can’t do this to me..."

From outside, Li Qingshou’s scream could be heard, but Ren Xingzhou acted as if he heard nothing.

"To let President Lin lose face in front of so many people, if you, Li Qingshou, are foolish, then don’t drag us and President Lin down with your stupidity!"

Ren Xingzhou snorted coldly, feeling no burden on his conscience for firing Li Qingshou.

After all, this was President Lin’s instruction.

With that thought, Ren Xingzhou quickly put on a friendly smile again and called out in a very amiable tone:

"Someone, go tell Lawyer Bai that I want to see her. Remember, be polite!"

...

Elsewhere.

Dongfang Capital City Hospital, the intensive care unit.

The small space of the ICU now seemed somewhat crowded, as it was filled with people.

Xia Qianyue, Jessica, Zhao Xiaoxiao, and Mo Yuzhu, they all stood vigil by the bedside, looking at the comatose person with complex expressions.

"I’m here!"

Soon, Zhang Wei also arrived at the ICU.

His gaze lingered on the four women for a moment, he nodded in greeting and then turned his attention to the person on the bed.

Lu Ma!

Lu Ma was still in a coma, but according to the doctors, she had survived the most critical initial phase.

As for when the patient would regain consciousness, that was uncertain.

And even after regaining consciousness, whether she could return to her state before the injury was equally uncertain.

In any case, Lu Ma’s injuries were severe, and it was very likely she would never wake up, or even if she did, she might not be able to resume a normal life.

And the instigator of all this was none other than Wu Renjie.

"According to the intelligence, on that day Wu Renjie and the son of a diplomat from [Ancient Elephant Country] left the party scene in a car and then sped along Sifang Gate Street, hitting Lu Ma who was out for a walk in the evening!"

"It’s reported that Wu Renjie fled the scene of the accident, and the next day the diplomat’s son turned himself in and invoked diplomatic immunity, preventing the investigation department and the Procuratorate Headquarters from arresting or prosecuting him!"

"Since then, the case investigation ended, the investigation department declared the hit-and-run perpetrator to be the diplomat’s son from [Ancient Elephant Country], the truth was made public, and because the assailant had diplomatic immunity, he was released the day the investigation ended!"

Zhang Wei began to recount the case progression based on available intelligence.

"If that’s really the case, Sister Xiao Wu has no reason to seek revenge from Wu Renjie, right? So that means she knew that the person who hit Lu Ma was Wu Renjie, and that diplomat’s son was just taking the fall for him!"

Zhang Wei looked at the comatose Lu Ma on the bed and had already formed a guess.

I didn’t expect such a big incident to happen while I was away.

"Zhang Wei, what do we do next, should we go straight to Wu Renjie and confront him?"

"Confrontation is definitely necessary, I also want to see what this young man has to say, but before we confront him, I need to understand the sequence of events."

Zhang Wei looked at the four women and after a moment of careful thought, began to devise a plan.

"Jessica, later go to the detention center, bring Sister Xiao Wu out, she might want to come to the hospital to see Lu Ma. After her visit, can you bring her to Zhang’s Martial Arts School?"

Jessica nodded, indicating she understood.

"Classmate Mo, go to the forensics department, see if you can get the forensics reports from before and after the car accident. If there are photos or other information, it would be best if you could copy a set and bring them to me later."

"Okay!" Mo Yuzhu also nodded in agreement.

"Simple-minded person, you go to the investigation department, find out who the investigating officer who took over the case is, who was on the field duty, and if there’s an investigation report, bring a copy to me as well!"

"Understood!" Xia Qianyue expressed it was no problem for her, being from the investigation department, getting the report would not be difficult.

"Xiao Xiao, you come with me, we’ll go inquire around Sifang Gate Street to see if any passersby have clues or..."

Zhang Wei paused at the end, not finishing his thought, but knowing that it was unlikely to find any clues.

"So, let’s all get moving, for Sister Xiao Wu, for Lu Ma, and for justice and fairness, we must win this fight!"

"Understood!"

Xia Qianyue and the other three women all responded in unison.

Shortly thereafter, Zhang Wei left with Zhao Xiaoxiao.

Jessica, Mo Yuzhu, and Xia Qianyue, on the other hand, split up and each followed Zhang Wei’s instructions to start collecting evidence.

On Monday afternoon, as evening was approaching, everyone became busy.

After waiting anxiously for several hours, Zhang Xinwu finally left the detention center.

Under Jessica’s guidance, she visited Lu Ma and then, following Zhang Wei’s orders, hurried to Zhang’s Martial Arts School.

Compared to before, there was a certain light in Zhang Xinwu’s eyes.

She was aware that this time, it wasn’t just her fighting alone; Zhang Wei and others like Xia Qianyue were there to help.

She wasn’t fighting by herself, but with the assistance of her friends, together with Zhang Wei, and with Xia Qianyue and the others.

Zhang Xinwu seemed to see the moment when justice would be served.

This time, she felt she could win!