Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 624 - 617: Momoji Goes to Court, Owes an Apology!

Chapter 624: Chapter 617: Momoji Goes to Court, Owes an Apology!

Friday morning.

It was still dark when Zhang Wei woke up.

He stared at the ceiling of the room blankly before turning to look at the person next to him.

Zhang Xinwu was still sound asleep, yet her face was adorned with a slight smile.

Just a few days before, because of Lu Ma’s hospitalization, Zhang Xinwu had not been getting good sleep for several days.

Zhang Wei let out a sigh, attributing it all to his own overflowing sympathy, combined with Zhang Xinwu taking the initiative, which led them to this point.

Now, emotional debt has increased by one more!

Zhang Wei felt somewhat helpless, but what could he do? Outstanding people just have that effect on girls.

He slightly got up and kissed the person next to him on the forehead.

"Thank you, Zhang Wei~"

Zhang Xinwu was still deep in her sleep, but the touch on her forehead made her mumble softly.

Zhang Wei straightened his somewhat sore back, muttering to himself that it was just as well.

Although Zhang Xinwu was also trained in martial arts, compared to Xia Qianyue’s superior physical strength, she was still relatively more like a normal girl.

At least she hadn’t insisted on four hours, which really would have been a test of endurance.

Zhang Wei forced himself to get up, get dressed, wash up, and then prepare breakfast.

An hour later.

In the kitchen of Lin Mansion, a hearty breakfast was ready.

Zhang Xinwu got dressed and also got up, but her cheeks were slightly flushed, and she didn’t know what to say upon seeing Zhang Wei. She was clearly inexperienced in such matters and had not yet adjusted her mood.

"Come and sit down to eat, Silly and Xiao Xiao will be getting up soon."

"Oh."

Hearing that Zhao Xiaoxiao and Xia Qianyue would soon be arriving, Zhang Xinwu hurriedly sat down, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and began to eat breakfast slowly and quietly.

"Second Miss, time for breakfast!"

"I know, don’t rush me!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao was still very resistant to waking up early, her face clearly showing her displeasure.

After calling Zhao Xiaoxiao, Zhang Wei went next door to Zhang’s Martial Arts School dormitory and called Xia Qianyue as well.

Soon, four people started having breakfast in the kitchen.

"Speaking of which, Sister Xiao Wu, you must have gone to bed late last night, how come you got up so early today?"

Xia Qianyue was eating her breakfast when she suddenly asked.

"Ah, I..." Zhang Xinwu suddenly panicked, unsure of how to respond, with a tinge of guilty conscience.

"Sister Xiao Wu has been suffering from insomnia these past few days, she even went with me to check out the situation on that street behind us last night," Zhang Wei explained with a calm face.

"Oh, I see," said Xia Qianyue, not doubting his words, making no further inquiries.

Only Zhao Xiaoxiao seemed to have sensed something, her gaze drifting curiously over Zhang Wei and Zhang Xinwu.

After a quick breakfast, all four went back to Zhang’s Martial Arts School.

Jessica and Mo Yuzhu also arrived at the temporary operation center around noon.

"Today’s task is facing the second hearing, and this time, I may face a crisis!"

"But a crisis also represents more opportunities. I believe that as long as we hold on until the end, we will be able to catch more flaws in our opponent!"

As he spoke, Zhang Wei glanced at the clue wall behind him, his eyes sweeping over all the clues once again.

"So, let’s go, off to the battlefield!"

The group set off once again, heading for the city court.

...

In Dongfang Capital, at the city court.

Compared to the previous day, the entrance to the city court was even busier.

Onlookers relishing the spectacle, reporters filled with professional zeal, protestors holding banners and signs, as well as some foreigners from the Ancient Elephant Country, all crowded around the entrance, forming several groups.

"Down with Zhang Wei!"

"Down with the unscrupulous lawyer!"

"Down with the Homicide Lawyer Zhang Wei!"

Especially the demonstrators, who were clearly actors hired by someone with an agenda, shouting loudly at the entrance to attract everyone’s attention.

However, this time, they did not wait for Zhang Wei to appear; instead, the back door of the courthouse opened today.

Zhang Wei led everyone, using the secure passage from the back door to bypass the crowd and enter the courtroom.

"These people are getting more and more excessive, damn it!"

After entering the courtroom, Zhao Xiaoxiao was the first to show her displeasure, even cursing towards the direction of the entrance.

"Indeed, chanting slogans is also an underhanded tactic!"

Zhang Wei nodded in agreement.

Though such a move was useless against him, as his psychological quality could withstand the pressure,

the purpose of the other side’s slogan-chanting was not to target him.

This move was meant to perform for the jury—members of the jury had to pass through the main entrance when entering the courtroom.

If they saw so many people disliking Zhang Wei at the entrance, they would certainly ponder whether his reputation was bad or his character flawed.

As a result, during their final decision-making, they might be biased towards the other party due to the demonstration they saw today.

This was the clever use of underhanded tactics, which sometimes really could influence the jury’s decision.

Bang!

While waiting, the doors of the courtroom were forcefully pushed open.

Ren Xingzhou’s party made an imposing entrance, surrounded by a group of black-clothed bodyguards.

Ren Xingzhou, a trio of lawyers, Wu Yuanzong with Wu Renjie, and a host of bodyguards from the Wu Family.

Similarly, behind them, with a gloomy face, were Mr. Momoji and his son Xiao Mo Moji, also protected by people from the embassy.

They showed Zhang Wei what it meant to have strength in numbers!

"Lawyer Zhang, I didn’t expect you to be so bold yesterday, daring to invite Mr. Momoji to court!"

Ren Xingzhou took the lead in greeting him while hinting at Zhang Wei’s audacity.

"Not at all, I’m just tired of you guys smearing my name, so I took the initiative for once!"

Zhang Wei defended himself while subtly ridiculing Ren Xingzhou’s party for resorting to cheap tricks.

The show "Lisa’s Interview" is practically becoming your own rant platform.

"However, now that Mr. Momoji is here today, Lawyer Zhang, you’d better use whatever tricks you have up your sleeve!"

"Sure, that’s what you said!"

Zhang Wei chuckled at Ren Xingzhou, and with a wink, one could tell he was up to no good.

Ren Xingzhou frowned but did not continue to entangle with Zhang Wei, opting instead to return to the defense’s seats.

Turning his head, Zhang Wei noticed Mr. Momoji giving a few instructions to his son before letting the latter prepare, then he himself took a seat in the front row of the audience, next to Wu Yuanzong.

Mr. Momoji, realizing Zhang Wei’s gaze, looked up and saw that their eyes met.

Zhang Wei sneered, while Mr. Momoji’s expression was cold, with a hint of disdain in his eyes as if from someone of high status looking down on an inferior.

"Just as I thought!"

Zhang Wei could tell that Mr. Momoji had never cared about the thoughts of ordinary people; his presence today was only because he had been wrapped up in the events by Zhang Wei the night before.

In fact, if not for the case involving too much and Zhang Wei providing him with a reason he couldn’t refuse, he wouldn’t have come today.

But now...

As time went on, more and more people arrived at the audience, and the media had also taken their seats.

Then, it was time for the jury to enter the courtroom.

The twelve-member jury comprised six foreign and six local jurors.

After they took their seats, two of the foreign jurors glanced at Wu Yuanzong with meaningful looks.

In the same manner, Cui Xi, upon taking her seat, gave Zhang Wei a look that held a certain special meaning.

Zhang Wei nodded in response.

Time passed quickly.

"All rise!"

In the cry of the Court Guard, Judge Ni made her entrance.

After taking her seat on the bench, she surveyed the entire courtroom—

the jury, the audience, the defense and prosecution, the plaintiffs and defendants...

Her gaze lingered for a moment on Mr. Momoji, who was in the front row of the hearing seats, and Ni Qiuping had her suspicions.

"This court declares that the second hearing of the civil lawsuit regarding the liability of the party at fault in Ms. Lu’s car accident case is now officially in session!"

After Ni Qiuping announced with the bang of her gavel, her eyes turned to Zhang Wei.

"Lawyer Zhang, you have already called four witnesses, even Mr. Momoji, the person responsible for the accident, has been summoned. Do you have any more witnesses to call to testify today?"

"Of course, I have more witnesses to call, and the first one is Mr. Momoji sitting in the hearing seats!"

Upon hearing this, Ni Qiuping thought to herself as expected.

You called the "Lisa’s Interview" show’s crew last night, I knew you were up to no good.

But even if you summon Momoji, will he agree to it?

Ni Qiuping’s eyes swept towards the defense bench, towards Momoji himself.

Will they support your decision?

"I object!"

Ren Xingzhou was the first to stand up, his face filled with indignation, "Judge Ni, look at what Lawyer Zhang is planning to do, he’s actually summoning a diplomat!"

"Lawyer Ren, have you lost your mind? What’s wrong with me summoning a diplomat to speak?"

"Don’t you know Mr. Momoji has absolute diplomatic immunity?"

"I know, but I also know that Mr. Momoji has the right not to use his absolute immunity!"

Hearing this, Ren Xingzhou scoffed.

Who would choose not to use their rights.

"Mr. Momoji, my client, Miss Zhang, she is still waiting for your apology. You’re not planning to avoid apologizing, are you?"

As Zhang Wei spoke, he even made a gesturing motion.

Seeing this, Momoji furrowed his brow and immediately turned to Wu Yuanzong beside him.

"This kid must be hiding a plot, be careful. But getting up to apologize should be no big deal for you, and if you encounter any tricky questions, your immunity is still at your disposal!"

Momoji thought about it, and that made sense.

With absolute immunity, if he didn’t want to answer a question, no one could force him.

After confirming this, Momoji nodded to Ren Xingzhou and then calmly stood up.

"Your Honor, I agree to take the witness stand, because I owe Miss Zhang an apology!"

With Momoji saying so, Ni Qiuping naturally wouldn’t oppose, and Ren Xingzhou also sat down.

Thus, Momoji took his place on the witness stand.

"Hello, Mr. Momoji."

"Hello, Lawyer Zhang."

After speaking, Momoji glanced at Zhang Xinwu, and then stood up straight.

"Ahem, I know this apology is long overdue, but I still want to say sorry to Miss Zhang, for my negligence in raising my son, which led to his making such a mistake."

"But as I said last night on the show, it was my mistake for not disciplining my son properly, and my apology is heartfelt and sincere. If Miss Zhang needs anything, you can contact me at the embassy; for all of Ms. Lu’s medical expenses, I, Momoji, promise to bear it without question."

"Likewise, if Miss Zhang requires an additional sum for compensation, Mr. Wu Yuanzong and I have discussed it and are willing to increase the original compensation from five million to eight million. I hope you understand that our apology is sincere, and we hope that both parties can reach a settlement!"

When Momoji spoke these words, his demeanor was genuine, the tone was sincere, and even his expression was filled with the sentiment "I am truly sincere."

Ordinary people might be moved by Momoji’s attitude upon seeing it.

But Zhang Xinwu was obviously not an ordinary person.

She simply gave Momoji a cold glance, her gaze then locked on Wu Renjie.

Clearly, no matter how eloquently Momoji spoke, she knew who the real culprit was.

Unless the real culprit came forward to apologize, it didn’t matter how Momoji or Xiao Momoji acted; it was all meaningless.

For the real perpetrator was still at large.

"Thank you, Mr. Momoji, for apologizing on behalf of the real culprit. We have received your sincere apology."

Zhang Wei laughed, simultaneously winking at Wu Renjie, implying something with his words.

Obviously, who Momoji was apologizing for was clear in many people’s hearts.

"So, Mr. Momoji, I have a few questions for you, and I hope you can answer them honestly. Is that okay?"

"Of course, if the questions are related to the case and I can answer them, I will indeed spare no truths!"

As Momoji spoke, he winked at Ren Xingzhou, signaling that if this kid asked something he couldn’t answer, Ren should give him a hint, and he wouldn’t respond.

Ren Xingzhou naturally nodded, signaling that I heard you, don’t worry!

"Cough cough, Mr. Momoji, where were you on Saturday night?"

"I was busy with work."

As Mr. Momoji spoke, he asked with a smile on his face, "Lawyer Zhang, the Young Elites Gala that took place at the Dongfang Capital International Hotel that evening, do you think I still count as a young man?"

In the courtroom, many people laughed, and the atmosphere also became more relaxed.

On the defense bench, Ren Xingzhou also smiled knowingly.

This Mr. Momoji, rightfully the diplomat from Ancient Elephant Country stationed in Dongfang Capital, his ability to speak persuasively was indeed strong.

With just a few words, not only did he deflect Zhang Wei’s first round of questioning, but he also managed to significantly improve his impression with the jury and the audience.

This was a master at work!

At least on the court, acting composed and humorously was not something an ordinary person could manage.

"Mr. Momoji is really busy, working so late at night!"

"Of course, after all, in recent years, the volume of import and export trade between Ancient Elephant Country and Dongfang has been steadily increasing, next year we might even need to hire new staff for our office."

"So, a few years ago, you pulled your son out from Ancient Elephant Country, preparing him to join your department?"

"Hmm, I can’t say I don’t have that selfish desire, but I want to give my son some work experience to hone his abilities, is there any problem with that?"

"Of course not, which father doesn’t have his biases?"

Zhang Wei laughed heartily, but his smile quickly faded: "But if your son was just about to face litigation in Ancient Elephant Country and was on the verge of being arrested, and then you pulled him out of the country, that’s another story, wouldn’t that be considered using your power for personal gain?"

With that statement, Mr. Momoji’s expression changed, and many people in the jury and the audience gasped in shock.

Zhang Wei, however, simply raised his hand and made a gesture.

Behind them, Zhao Xiaoxiao operated a laptop, and a series of photos immediately played on the projection screen.

The photos mainly depicted a scene where Xiao Mo Moji was being escorted by law enforcement officers of Ancient Elephant Country and put into a patrol car.

"Mr. Momoji, that is your son, isn’t it?"

Mr. Momoji did not answer, but if he were to say no, no one would believe him anyway.

"Mr. Momoji, you must be aware of the charges your son is facing, right?"

"My son is innocent!"

"Is that so? Sexual assault on a young girl, plus DNA evidence, eyewitness testimony, could those law enforcement officers who took your son away have possibly fabricated these pieces of evidence to arrest people?"

On the projection screen, the photo switched to a girl with reddened eyes, wearing traditional attire from Ancient Elephant Country, looking quite young.

"Mr. Momoji, do you know you owe this girl an apology? She was only 15 and suffered such inhuman abuse."

"Genital lacerations, pelvic fractures, anal fissures, multiple abrasions, bite marks, assault injuries, and not just from a single person, they were utterly mad!"

"After suffering inhuman abuse, this girl thought she could see justice served to the perpetrator, but she never expected that the perpetrator would flee, arriving in Dragon Country and transforming into a diplomat’s family member with immunity from our laws, continuing to commit offenses!"

Zhang Wei’s words, made Mr. Momoji’s expression turn rather unsightly, the previous calm and ease completely vanished.

"Objection!"

Ren Xingzhou stood up, vehemently retorting, "Judge Ni, what is Lawyer Zhang doing? He is bringing up a case totally unrelated, and moreover, it concerns Ancient Elephant Country, what does it have to do with Dragon Country?"

"Judge Ni, I believe these two cases are highly related, because they can prove the character of one of the parties involved in this case, who is also the perpetrator of the car accident, Mr. Xiao Mo Moji!"

Zhang Wei pointed at Xiao Mo Moji, the case from Ancient Elephant Country, the accused party was this very youth, can you say there’s no relation?

"This court finds... the objection is overruled!"

Judge Ni Qiuping thought for a full 2 seconds before nodding to Zhang Wei in the end.

Zhang Wei signaled and approached the witness stand.

"Mr. Momoji, I’ll repeat, you owe us more than just an apology, you also owe the girl in the photo an apology."

"It’s precisely because of your indulgence towards your son, and your constant cleaning up of his messes, that led to today’s incident. Of course, I’m not concerned with how you educate your son, I’m only concerned with justice, don’t you have any guilt towards this girl?"

At this moment, Mr. Momoji’s expression was dark as he watched Zhang Wei lunging before him, his heart even filled with a hint of anger.

But reason told him that he couldn’t show this slight anger, otherwise, he would fall right into the trap of the young man before him.

His eyes narrowed slightly, as if pondering something.

Should he apologize or not?

If he apologized, what would he gain, but also, what would he lose?

Mr. Momoji believed that one must have interests in doing something; if there were no benefits, it wasn’t worth losing face over it.

Regarding apology, Mr. Momoji hesitated.