Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 658 - 650 Is This the End?

Chapter 658: Chapter 650 Is This the End?

Several days later.

Dongfang Capital port.

The vast port was nearly packed with people.

Besides some staff maintaining order, there were media journalists.

They rushed over, eager not to miss out, fearing that arriving late would mean losing a good spot.

As for what got them so excited, naturally, it was because the Dongfang Star cruise ship, which had been hijacked at sea, was expected to return to Dongfang Capital today.

The 15-day vacation had not been completed in full, having been reluctantly cut short halfway through.

"Look, that’s the Dongfang Star!"

"It’s here, it’s finally here!"

The journalists on the shore, like sharks scenting blood in the water, all became excited.

This time, the cruise ship returned at a great speed, almost at full throttle, taking less than two days to get back to where the dream had started.

Amidst the series of loud noises, the cruise ship docked, and the connecting bridge on shore was successfully extended. The cabin doors then opened.

"Look, it’s Council Head Zhang!"

The first to step out from the cabin door was Councilor Head Zhang Tianlong of Dongfang Capital.

His appearance elicited a wave of exclamations from everyone on the shore.

No sooner had Zhang Tianlong walked down the stairs than he was surrounded by countless media, numerous microphones thrust towards his mouth.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know what you want to ask. This naval journey was truly beyond my, Zhang’s, expectations, and I never imagined that pirates would appear!"

Zhang Tianlong said, his face showing a hint of lingering fear.

But he quickly regained his composure, "Of course, I must thank the special combat team members. They saved me, all the hostages, and also saved the Dongfang Star!"

Afterward, Zhang Tianlong motioned to someone behind him.

From the special combat team escorting the hostages off the ship, one person quickly walked down.

"Let me introduce you all to my son, Zhang Youlin. He was also in charge of the rescue operation this time. It was under his command that the special combat team successfully rescued all of us from the pirates!"

In an instant, countless media began to take photos, documenting the moment when Zhang Tianlong expressed his thanks to his son.

"Let’s give a round of applause for the hero!"

As Zhang Tianlong shouted, applause erupted from everyone present.

Even many hostages, who had been controlled from the beginning to the end, also clapped without knowing the full situation.

They had been captured by the pirates from the start and had stayed in the banquet hall throughout, naturally unaware of what exactly had happened. They truly believed the special combat team had driven back the pirates and rescued them all.

One by one, the injured and tourists started to disembark from the ship.

"Quick, quick, lend a hand, he’s been shot, the wound has only been treated simply, hurry and get him to the hospital!"

Soon, several black-clad bodyguards carried a stretcher, escorting an injured person down.

"Also, I want to thank Prosecutor Hou Liangliang here. Under the threat of several pirates, he stepped forward to protect the hostages!"

Zhang Tianlong gestured towards the stretcher, and Hou Liangliang, who was being lifted, was instantly surrounded by journalists.

"Make way, the injured need to be taken to the hospital!"

"Wait, let me say a few words!"

The bodyguards shouted, but Hou Liangliang, whose injuries had stabilized, gestured for them to hold off.

In the blink of an eye, numerous microphones were handed to him.

"Prosecutor Hou, I heard you’re the son of the head of the Procuratorate Headquarters. The saying ’like father, like son’ really applies here!"

"Prosecutor Hou Liangliang, were you afraid when you stepped forward?"

"Prosecutor Hou, the hostages you saved must be very grateful to you right now. Do you have anything you’d like to say to the viewers in front of their TVs?"

Hou Liangliang looked pale, but still mustered energy to say, "What I did, it was all for justice!"

That one statement, along with his enduring the pain of his wounds to answer questions, was captured by the multitude of journalists.

"Let’s give our hero another round of applause!"

Amidst the endless applause, Hou Liangliang was taken away.

Afterward, tourists from the ship continued to come down in an unbroken stream, and without exception, they were all besieged by the media.

"They are all liars!"

Amid the interviewing crowd, an angry rebuke caught everyone’s attention.

Who would speak like this after such a close brush with death?

"Prosecutor Xiao Baihe, why do you say that?"

It turned out to be Xiao Baihe. She couldn’t restrain her anger in the face of the media and exploded on the spot.

At that moment, the crowd automatically made way.

Zhang Tianlong had arrived.

"Xiao Baihe, I know about your relationship with Zhang Wei. I didn’t expect you two were really deeply connected!"

Zhang Tianlong looked at the woman in front of him with a smirk, then explained to the crowd around, "Everyone, you might not know, but this pirate hijacking incident, the instigator was none other than Zhang Wei!"

At these words, the whole room was in an uproar!

Everyone could not believe that Zhang Wei actually had the audacity to hijack the Dongfang Star.

"Of course, he was just one of the masterminds and after the hijacking plan failed, he and the pirates retreated together. To this day, his whereabouts are unknown!"

"Nonsense! Zhang Wei is already dead. He was killed by you..."

"Prosecutor Xiao Baihe, you have been used by Zhang Wei. In fact, you’ve been bewitched by him. But please face the reality, Zhang Wei is one of the masterminds behind the hijacking incident!"

Zhang Tianlong said, and he even pulled his own son over.

"Yes, the intelligence from the special combat unit shows that Zhang Wei and Duanmu Heizu are the masterminds behind this hijacking operation. One of them was shot dead, and the other’s whereabouts are unknown!"

Zhang Youlin’s reply was obviously prepared in advance too, directly framing Zhang Wei with the crimes of a co-conspirator and mastermind.

"You’re talking nonsense!"

Xiao Baihe, seeing this, struggled to argue through her grief.

Unfortunately, at this moment, it seemed as if the reporters had a tacit understanding. They didn’t pay much attention to anything she said, and not a single one of them interviewed her.

"How can they do this to me!"

Upon seeing this scene, Xiao Baihe’s tears finally flowed uncontrollably as she broke down crying.

"Save your energy, it’s useless!"

It was at this time that several girls appeared beside Xiao Baihe.

They were all draped in black blankets that shielded their bodies, revealing only their faces, and they watched the scene at the port with cold stares.

Zhao Xiaoxiao, Jessica, Mo Yuzhu, and Xia Qianyue.

"Silly, why won’t you stand up?" Xiao Baihe looked at them.

"I told you it’s useless. What’s the point of standing up? Can’t you see? All these people have been arranged by Zhang Tianlong in advance!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao pouted, pointing at the media reporters with a disdainful tone.

Meanwhile, Jessica, Mo Yuzhu, and Xia Qianyue remained silent.

"Zhuzhu, there you are! We were so worried about you!"

Just then, Mo Juren and Yang Chunyuan also disembarked from the ship and found Mo Yuzhu.

They breathed a sigh of relief, but then they realized that their daughter seemed different from usual.

"Xiao Xiao!"

Not far away, a familiar voice called out.

Zhao Qingyan had arrived too.

"Xiao Xiao, you..."

Zhao Xiaoxiao did not respond.

"Is Zhang Wei really..."

Upon hearing the name "Zhang Wei," including Zhao Xiaoxiao, the expression in the girls’ eyes darkened.

"I understand. Let’s go, I’ll take you back!"

Zhao Qingyan pointed at a luxurious limousine parked nearby, gesturing for Xia Qianyue and the others to get in the car.

"Sister!"

Behind Xia Qianyue, Xia Qianjun approached with a grave expression.

Unfortunately, Xia Qianyue seemed not to hear him as she got into the car with Zhao Xiaoxiao, then disappeared into the crowd.

"Sigh—"

Seeing this scene, Xia Qianjun could only heave a long sigh.

Afterward, he glanced at Zhang Tianlong, who was speaking in front of the media, and Zhang Youlin, the commander of this operation, lingering on them for a few moments.

He hadn’t arrived at the Dongfang Star immediately, so he had no idea what had happened.

But he knew that things were definitely not as simple as they seemed on the surface!

Something they didn’t know must have occurred on the Dongfang Star.

...

The next day.

All major media in Dongfang Capital reported a piece of news.

"Shocking, the infamous Homicide Lawyer’s true identity is actually that of a Pirate Group Advisor!"

"Harboring ulterior motives, plotting to bloodbath the Dongfang Star — is this what a so-called good lawyer does?"

"Let’s follow the camera, and uncover the murderous lawyer Zhang Wei’s rise to wealth!"

With the media’s sensationalization, Zhang Wei had been labeled as the main culprit in the hijacking incident of the Dongfang Star.

As for Duanmu Heizu, he became the lesser criminal.

After all, he was already dead, and the media had no interest in a dead man. Instead, the "missing" mastermind was of much greater interest to them.

In official records, Zhang Wei was not dead, but labeled as missing.

Similarly, with the hijacking incident over, the media were also reporting on the heroes of the incident.

"The Incarnation of Justice, evidence shows that Hou Liangliang doesn’t rely on his parents’ shadows!"

"Unflinching in the face of danger, bravely fighting pirates—if he is not a hero, then who is?"

"A rising star, Prosecutor Hou, oath-bound even while injured, will make Dongfang Capital a better place!"

Under media promotion, Hou Liangliang had become a hero.

The bullet wounds on his body had become symbols of glory, and there were even fans who formed a support group, cheering him on at the hospital entrance every day.

The other hero from the hijacking incident, Zhang Youlin, had also become the second hero under the extensive media coverage.

Of course, Zhang Youlin belonged to the special combat team, and the general public hardly ever saw him.

On the contrary, Hou Liangliang, who could be seen every day and made appearances in court, was more favored by fans and the general public.

For a time, even the Procuratorate Headquarters that he was a part of had become the object of netizens’ likes.

However, the atmosphere in the major crime division of the Procuratorate Headquarters was somewhat oppressive at the moment.

The reason was...

"I want to resign!"

Xiao Baihe looked at Zhao Chunming in front of her without any hesitation.

"Xiao Baihe, are you sure you’ve thought this through?"

"I’ve thought it through very clearly!"

Xiao Baihe’s gaze was sharp, her tone firm, with even a hint of suppressed anger.

"Alright, I understand!"

Zhao Chunming was almost unsurprised by the resignation letter, as he had heard some rumors.

"Xiao Baihe, it’s your business if you want to resign, but as a prosecutor, you should be clear about your responsibilities. Even if you leave the Procuratorate Headquarters, you must not..."

"Goodbye!"

Xiao Baihe didn’t even have the desire to continue talking with Zhao Chunming; she simply dropped her ID and left without looking back.

"As expected, her relationship with Zhang Wei has become somewhat ambiguous!"

Watching Xiao Baihe leave, Zhao Chunming’s eyes suddenly turned cold.

He knew that after Xiao Baihe left the Procuratorate Headquarters, she would definitely become a lawyer.

And given Xiao Baihe’s former capabilities, she would certainly become a formidable opponent to the Procuratorate Headquarters.

Zhao Chunming opened a drawer, took out a notebook that contained many names, and then picked up a pen.

However, as he wrote down a name, he hesitated but still wrote the three characters "Xiao Baihe."

"Right, that kid Zhang Wei’s name can be crossed out now, he won’t possibly return to Dongfang Capital to be a lawyer even if he really is alive!"

After that, Zhao Chunming turned a page and crossed out the name "Zhang Wei."

Now a wanted criminal, how could he still become a lawyer?

Besides, whether this kid is still alive is another matter!

At the same time.

Investigation Division, Major Case Squad 7.

"Team leader, I want to be assigned to a mission!"

Xia Qianyue said in a cold tone as she approached Wu Yong.

"Xia Xia, after what happened with Zhang Wei, you..."

"I want to be assigned to a mission!"

"I know, we have all been through this stage, using missions to numb ourselves, but..."

"I want to be assigned to a mission!"

"Xia Xia, you can take some time off, adjust your emotions, I’ll approve your leave, you..."

"I want to be assigned to a mission!"

"Fine then, some theft cases have occurred recently in Chengbei District, it’s said to be the work of a gang, and since they can’t find any leads, they’re looking to expand the operation team. I was going to assign Tamu Ah Ni to support them, but you can go too!"

"Thank you, captain!"

Xia Qianyue accepted the order and quickly left.

"Ah, that girl, she really is..."

Seeing this, Old Xing hurriedly muttered a comment.

But then, Wu Yong and Old Xing could only exchange glances and show a bitter smile.

Next door.

Major Case Squad 1 at the scene.

"Thunder Squad, I was at the scene at the time, what I saw wasn’t like that, Zhang Wei and the pirates were on opposing sides, they weren’t in cahoots!"

"Lin Ruonan, I’m telling you again, what you saw might not be the truth. Zhang Wei might have realized that his plan was exposed, and deliberately acted with the pirates to try to slip through!"

"Have dozens of pirates point guns at himself?"

"I’ve told you, that kid is capable of any trick. And let me emphasize again, the higher-ups are about to initiate a joint operation to go out to sea to capture the mastermind behind the pirate attack, and I hope you will join me and strive to catch the culprit!"

"I..."

"That’s enough, I’ve had to explain this to you every day for the past few days, hoping you would understand. The decision has been made from above, there are no other possibilities!"

Lei Hu said, not giving Lin Ruonan any chance to argue, and directly warned her sternly.

Lin Ruonan looked at Tie Ruyun, who was sitting in the waiting area, and could only helplessly shake her head.

For the first time, she began to doubt the truth, or rather, doubt justice.

...

More than ten days later.

The media in Dongfang Capital stirred up once again.

"Joint capture operation successfully completed, the Pirate Leader xxx has confessed!"

"Caught the mastermind, the Pirate repented, the attack operation was directed by Zhang Wei!"

"Pirate Leader’s confession before death revealed, his biggest regret was provoking Dragon Country!"

The joint cross-national capture operation, led by the special operations group and supported by the Dongfang Capital Martial Association action team, had finally come to a successful close.

The Pirate Leader who hijacked the Dongfang Star "confessed and was executed," and admitted to all his crimes before his death.

In the Pirate Leader’s home, encrypted emails between him and the "mastermind Zhang Wei" were found, further confirming Zhang Wei as the mastermind of the hijacking case.

In summary, everything was moving in the direction of this "justice."

The media of Dongfang Capital even labeled this operation.

Those who offend Dragon Country, no matter how far, will be punished!

...

Several months later.

Dongfang Capital City Center.

United Financial Building, Jessica’s Office.

"Excuse me, is this Dr. Jessica’s office? There’s a delivery for you!"

Jessica looked at the delivery with surprise, and after taking it to her office, she carefully opened it.

Inside was an unsigned letter.

She opened the letter, and then a ruby necklace slid out.

"Dear Jessica, this ruby necklace suits you well, so I bought it, love from Z."

Seeing this sentence in the envelope, Jessica covered her mouth with one hand and her eyes began to moisten.

At the same time.

"Excuse me, is this Miss Xia’s residence? This is a delivery for you!"

"Oh, I’m Xia Qianyue’s mother, you can just give the delivery to me."

"I can’t, the employer said it must be personally delivered to Miss Xia!"

"Alright, alright... Xia Xia, come out and take your delivery, it’s for you!"

Under the watchful eye of the delivery worker, a girl with an icy gaze slowly walked out.

For some reason, the worker felt that the person appearing before him wasn’t a lovely girl but a wild beast.

He didn’t know why his legs felt a bit weak.

"Miss Xia, this delivery is for you, please sign for it and I’ll be on my way..."

The delivery worker’s voice trembled as he signaled Xia Qianyue to sign quickly, lest he couldn’t hold on much longer.

Xia Qianyue, of course, didn’t trouble him, and quickly signed for it to let him leave.

"Xia Xia, can’t you change your attitude a bit? Look, you’ve scared the delivery guy."

Li Qinghua meant to scold Xia Qianyue, but unfortunately, the latter didn’t listen at all and walked straight into her room with the delivery box.

"Ah..."

Seeing this, she couldn’t say much, because ever since that incident, her daughter had changed.

In the room.

Xia Qianyue opened the delivery box and then saw an exquisite small box.

Next to the box was a letter.

"Dear Silly, this is what I prepared for you. Unfortunately, there was a small deviation in my plan, so I never found the opportunity..."

Seeing the familiar nickname and those words, Xia Qianyue’s icy expression seemed to melt away, revealing a smile.

She opened the box, inside was a diamond ring emitting a fluorescent glow.

"Zhang Wei, I knew it, I knew you..."

She cried as she put the ring on her middle finger.

But soon, she took the ring off, and after some thought, she chose to wear it on her ring finger.

Afterward, a hint of a happy smile appeared on her face.