Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 675 - 666: Learning Dragon Country’s Language? Hawkins Takes a Fall

Chapter 675: Chapter 666: Learning Dragon Country’s Language? Hawkins Takes a Fall

Dongfang Capital Procuratorate Headquarters.

The reception hall specially designed for journalists had now become the venue for a press conference.

Standing on the stage was Zhao Chunming, the head of the Serious Crimes Department at the Procuratorate Headquarters.

And below him were a group of media reporters.

"Director Zhao, regarding the recent information we’ve received, is the Procuratorate Headquarters going to initiate an investigation into Councilor Hawkins, a member of the city council?"

"This..."

Unexpectedly, this first question left Zhao Chunming somewhat unable to respond.

However, very quickly, a subordinate from the Procuratorate Headquarters ran up to his side like the wind and whispered a few words in his ear.

"Ahem, according to the information we’ve received from the Investigation Department so far, the investigation has already started!"

As soon as he said this, the reporters all became excited.

Big news!

"Director Zhao, it’s said that this investigation isn’t a sudden attack, but rather a long-planned move by the Procuratorate Headquarters?"

"Regarding the specifics of the investigation, due to confidentiality in our work, we are not at liberty to disclose!"

"Then may I ask, where is Councilor Hawkins at the moment?"

"He has been invited to the Investigation Department, where he is currently verifying some information in relation to the investigation."

The media reporters looked at each other, and then they all understood.

How to verify? Of course, by verifying via questioning.

They would go over each alleged offense with you—the guilty ones confirmed, the others denied.

This so-called verification, of course, is a euphemism for interrogation.

In any case, being taken away for investigation indicated that Councilor Hawkins was not clean.

"Director Zhao, we’ve received information claiming that Councilor Hawkins is under investigation due to his collusion with international pirates in Dongfang Capital’s foreign maritime trade. Can you confirm if this is true?"

"If you media reporters haven’t investigated it thoroughly, how come you’re asking me? We haven’t cleared it up either."

Zhao Chunming spread his hands, signaling that he was also in the dark.

That was the truth. If Zhang Wei hadn’t come today, he wouldn’t have been so confusingly pushed out to face the interview.

"Director Zhao, we’ve also heard some negative news, suggesting that this investigation is an act of revenge because the old Chief Prosecutor Ding Fengtian failed in his election bid two years ago?"

"That’s completely slanderous and utterly baseless!"

Zhao Chunming quickly denied: "The failure of former Chief Prosecutor Ding to win the election was solely because of his age. He would have been overwhelmed dealing with the city council’s affairs, so he voluntarily gave up."

"So, what you’re saying, Director Zhao, is that if the candidates were younger, they wouldn’t have given up?"

"This..."

Zhao Chunming was about to say something evasive, but then he remembered something Zhang Wei had mentioned earlier.

Tan Yingying!

In an instant, Zhao Chunming understood.

The journalist who asked this question seemed to be making trouble for the Procuratorate Headquarters, even bringing up Ding Fengtian, but actually, this was a pretext created for mentioning Tan Yingying.

Such a clever plan—this journalist was Zhang Wei’s person!

"Actually, I think so too. If Councilor Hawkins truly had issues, wouldn’t his position on the city council be likely to become vacant? If a young person were to fill that gap, I believe the chances of problems arising would be much lower. After all, many young people possess the vitality that the older councilors lack. Compared to the problems that may arise, the values and proactive attitude of young people are much more positive!"

"Director Zhao, from what you’re saying, do you have someone in mind as a successor for Councilor Hawkins’ position?"

Zhao Chunming looked down and noticed that the question came from the same reporter as before.

Indeed, this person was Zhang Wei’s.

"If you had asked me this before today, I might not have taken an interest in these political matters. But just a moment ago, I changed my mind slightly, and I think... Tan Yingying, who is currently competing for the office director position in the city council, would be quite suitable. She is young, full of vitality, and she’s from our Procuratorate Headquarters. She embodies the unique spirit of our headquarters, and when dealing with violations of discipline, she can absolutely uphold the bottom line!"

Upon hearing this, the media reporters all understood.

However, they were also curious about Tan Yingying, whom they had never heard of before.

"Well, that’s all I have to say for now. For detailed information on the investigation, please wait for the official announcement from the Investigation Department. With that, I’ll take my leave!"

Seeing that he had answered enough, Zhao Chunming left the media and made his exit.

When the reporters saw this, they were about to get up and follow.

"Ahem, hello, everyone!"

But just then, from a corner of the hall, Zhang Wei arrived with Tan Yingying.

"Look, that’s Tan Yingying!"

In the crowd, the journalist who had been directing the questions immediately pointed to one of the newcomers.

"Tan Yingying, is that Tan Yingying?"

"So, does this mean she’s preparing to run for City Council?"

"Oh, I remember now, I saw her on the street once, she indeed was planning to run!"

"In that case, if Councilor Hawkins really has an issue, wouldn’t she become a strong contender for City Council?"

"Come off it, there are other competitors too!"

"So what, she looks young, eh? I’m fed up with those old councilors anyway. Wouldn’t it be better to have someone young and energetic for a change?"

"Hey, now that you mention it, that does sound somewhat reasonable..."

Within the group of reporters, someone was guiding the topic of discussion.

But that didn’t prevent Tan Yingying and Zhang Wei from being surrounded by the media.

"Hello, reporters, I’m Tan Yingying’s campaign financier, my name is Zhang Wei. From now on, I will be responsible for supporting Tan Yingying’s campaign for City Council!"

"Mr. Zhang Wei, as a lawyer and reported King of the Niuniu Archipelago Alliance, do you think there is a conflict of interest in your support for Tan Yingying’s campaign for City Council?"

"You are overthinking it. Niuniu Archipelago is a very ordinary island nation, with little else but tourism resources. Therefore, there is no conflict of interest between Niuniu Archipelago and Dongfang Capital. I am simply supporting Xia Qianyue because I admire her."

"Lawyer Zhang, it’s said that Councilor Hawkins is in the party of the council head, and that you have had some disputes with Councilor Head Zhang in the past. I heard there was a minor altercation at yesterday’s banquet, so between you two..."

"I know what you’re worried about, but let me say, isn’t this time’s issue about Councilor Hawkins having some problems with his conduct and breaking the law? I believe as the council head, Mr. Zhang Tianlong certainly won’t ignore the illegal issues of his colleague, right?"

Zhang Wei said, skillfully passing the buck to Zhang Tianlong.

"Let’s do this. You can ask Zhang Tianlong on Monday. If the investigation concludes by the weekend and Hawkins indeed has problems, we’ll see his attitude. But I think as council head, he surely wouldn’t engage in favoritism or corruption, right?"

Having said that, Zhang Wei gave a signal to Ye Miaomiao behind him, then waved to the reporters, "All right, I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now. Xiao Tan and her assistant will handle your interviews next!"

After speaking, Zhang Wei promptly left, and the reporters instinctively made way for him.

But immediately after that, the group of reporters surrounded Tan Yingying.

"Candidate Tan Yingying, could you share your thoughts?"

"Are you truly running for a seat on the City Council?"

"Miss Tan Yingying, if you are elected, what actions will you take?"

"Candidate Tan Yingying, you..."

The reporters’ titles were becoming more and more preposterous; it was almost as if Tan Yingying was already addressed as a councilor.

Of course, Tan Yingying was very flustered, but Ye Miaomiao quietly handed her a script and indicated to her.

Don’t panic, just answer according to the script; we’ve prepared all your talking points for you.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Tan Yingying was nearly in tears.

As for the instigator of it all, Zhang Wei looked back at the bustling press conference and then, with a smile, got into his car.

"Your Majesty the King, Councilor Hawkins has been arrested."

"Was he caught while learning the language of Dragon Country?"

"Yes, caught red-handed, with neither of them wearing a stitch!"

"Good, then let’s hit the road. The one with a headache now is Zhang Tianlong—it has nothing to do with me."

Zhang Wei smiled, a cold glint in his eyes.

"Hawkins, you are a feather in Zhang Tianlong’s cap, and that’s why you can’t be spared!"

The vehicle started and quickly disappeared into the vast crowd.

...

Time rewinds to one hour earlier.

In Dongfang Capital, inside a private suite of a luxury hotel.

A man and a woman were "getting to know each other," exchanging sweet nothings.

"Baby, I’ve come to learn Dragon Country’s language again~"

"Councilor, you’re naughty; you speak the language of Dragon Country so well already, what’s there to learn~"

"Ah, but to review the old is to learn the new, that’s a truth we both understand, hehehe~"

"Then, Councilor, let’s..."

Bang!

Before they could finish their words, the door of the room was violently broken open.

At that moment, someone’s recently raised "bat" was scared limp.

Within the suite, several stern-faced individuals entered.

"Councilor Hawkins, I didn’t expect to actually catch you here!"

"Who are you people? I’m not Hawkins; I’m a businessman, an international friend!"

Hawkins naturally denied it, hurriedly covered his face, and vehemently denied everything.

"Really?"

The newcomer let out a cold laugh, took out a smartphone, and casually searched something.

"Councilor Hawkins, stop hiding, we all know it’s you!"

As he spoke, he tossed the smartphone onto the blanket in front of the two of them.

Hawkins picked up the smartphone and knew it was him after just one glance.

"This, who is this? This isn’t me..."

While denying it, he covered his face, "Who are you people? All of you, out. This is my personal privacy, I..."

"We’re from the investigation department. We received a report here about someone soliciting prostitution and violating discipline. We didn’t expect the coincidence of catching you!"

"I’ll say it again, I am not Hawkins, I really am a businessman, I’m here to learn the language of Dragon Country, I..."

"Councilor Hawkins, let’s not beat around the bush. What you are saying is pointless. After all, everyone knows how fluently you speak the language of Dragon Country!"

The investigator said, picking up the smartphone with a sneer, "It’s the age of high technology; it only takes a second for us to expose you completely!"

He made a broad gesture: "Take him away!"

"Wait a minute!"

Hawkins quickly intervened, then took a deep breath, "Let me catch my breath, let me catch my breath..."

He wasn’t wearing anything below, no trousers at all, and having gone from hard to soft so suddenly, if this got out, it would be utterly disgraceful and indecent!

The investigator was aware of their situation and picked up two pieces of clothing from the floor, throwing them directly at the two.

A few minutes later.

Hawkins and the woman in the bed were both handcuffed and then taken away together.

...

Time shifted back to the present.

At this moment, Zhang Tianlong was sitting in the study of his home.

He soon took a call.

"What, Hawkins has been arrested? The charge is soliciting prostitution, caught in the act, and the prostitute has also confessed!"

Hearing this news, Zhang Tianlong felt a massive headache coming on.

He was actually aware of Hawkins’s penchant for "learning the language of Dragon Country."

In this world, it’s impossible for anyone to be without vulnerabilities.

Those with vulnerabilities are easier to control, at least that’s what Zhang Tianlong believed, which is why he had turned a blind eye to Hawkins’s behavior.

Even the PC hotel suite and the "language of Dragon Country teacher" services were paid for by their Five Great Families.

The hotel was theirs, and the service was provided by them; it was supposed to be absolutely secure.

But unexpectedly, something went wrong, and the supposedly safe place suddenly became unsafe.

"What the hell happened? The hotel should have been problem free, right?"

"What did you say? The investigation department people came to make an arrest without notice, catching you guys off guard?"

"Okay, I got it, you go ahead with your business, don’t worry about the rest; I’ll handle it personally!"

Zhang Tianlong immediately hung up the phone, then dialed another number.

"Hey, Old Hou, what’s going on here?"

"Councilor Head Zhang, sorry, I didn’t expect the Internal Affairs to investigate so quickly. I heard someone reported Hawkins, and then Internal Affairs immediately took people over to make the arrest!"

"Who reported?"

"That, the reporter seems to be someone from the Niuniu Archipelago. It just so happens that person was also staying in that hotel and saw Hawkins behaving improperly with a woman, and since they recognized Hawkins, they reported it on the spot."

"Niuniu Archipelago, Zhang Wei!"

Hearing this news, Zhang Tianlong couldn’t help but feel a throbbing headache.

This was obviously Zhang Wei’s doing; this youngster was targeting the people around him, Zhang Tianlong.

Some time ago, his younger brother Zhang Dihu went missing, said to be undergoing trial in the International Court, with his current situation unknown.

And now, his loyal subordinate in the city council, Hawkins, was being targeted by the opposition.

"Old Hou, is there any maneuvering space concerning Hawkins’ issue?"

"This... it’s quite tricky!"

"What do you mean?"

"Turn on the TV and switch to the news channel. You’ll know."

Zhang Tianlong was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, I asked if you could handle it, why are you telling me to turn on the TV.

But he still found the remote control and turned on the TV.

"According to the latest news from our station, the caught council member Hawkins has been transferred to the Internal Affairs Investigation Department. The detailed information about the case is not yet known, but the council member’s solicitation of prostitution has been confirmed. Here is the surveillance record obtained from the hotel by the investigation department. Please watch..."

As the reporter spoke, a surveillance video began to play.

Hawkins and a woman were seen arm in arm, being intimate with each other, staggering towards a hotel room, and before they even got inside, they were hugging and kissing at the doorway, even starting to undress.

When Hawkins took off his shirt and the hotel door opened, the pair couldn’t wait and rushed inside.

But just after they entered the room, less than two minutes had passed when the people from the Internal Affairs Investigation Department also arrived at the door, and then they broke in.

Next, the surveillance was fast-forwarded.

Hawkins and the woman were handcuffed by the investigation department and taken out.

Even the surveillance video footage gave Hawkins a close-up, making his face crystal clear.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Tianlong understood.

This video must have gone viral online, and even some community forums probably have photoshopped images, memes, and such. The online public opinion is definitely fierce.

"Old Hou, you handle it. Let’s not bother saving Hawkins; just let him stay inside and reflect!"

"Understood."

The phone on the other end hung up, and Zhang Tianlong sat back down on the sofa.

"Damn it!"

After a long silence, he threw the remote control in his hand, letting the not so sophisticated device shatter into pieces on the floor.

"Zhang Wei, Zhang Wei, Zhang Wei, you bastard actually began to clip my wings. Well, don’t blame me for not being polite anymore!"

Zhang Tianlong said this as he began to contemplate methods to deal with Zhang Wei.

But soon, he was dumbfounded.

He realized that he actually had no way to deal with Zhang Wei.

The only black mark against the other party might be the Dongfang Star incident. Still, Zhang Wei is the King of the Niuniu Archipelago with diplomatic immunity, so he can’t be apprehended.

Unable to arrest, detain, or sue, naturally.

And Zhang Wei is an orphan; although he has many women around him, going after the people close to him, after all, is not the same as going after him personally, and unlikely to deal a fatal blow.

"It seems that going through the official channels is getting difficult!"

"In that case, I’ll have to ask Hua Chaofan’s brother, and Lin Jincheng’s old housekeeper, as well as the old man from the Wu Family, and also mobilize the power of my Zhang Family to come together and pull the rug from under this kid!"

Zhang Tianlong knew that he and Zhang Wei were in an irreconcilable conflict, with no possibility of sitting down and reconciling.

Since it was a matter of life and death, using any means would be fair game.

This time, he would go directly for a ruthless move to completely eliminate the threat.

Zhang Wei’s side had only Xia Qianyue, who possessed fighting strength, while their Five Great Families had strong heritage.

That girl might be terrifying in combat, but she wasn’t invincible.

And without that girl, Zhang Wei would be powerless.

It happened that he knew Lin Jincheng had also intended to eliminate Zhang Wei in the past, so they could fully cooperate.

As for the Wu Family, they were currently looking for the murderer who killed Wu Renjie. Zhang Tianlong thought there was no need to look any further, as it was most likely done by Zhang Wei. Who else would dare to offend the Five Great Families so blatantly?

Thus, a combined action of a few families to eliminate this threat was the optimal solution.

As for any other tricks, they were all just a waste of time. Nothing was quicker or more convenient than a decapitation strike.

Thinking this, Zhang Tianlong immediately made two phone calls, reaching out to Lin Xiangtian and Wu Yuanzong.

Soon, he got a response from both parties.

They also agreed with the action and hoped that it would happen as soon as possible!

This perfectly matched Zhang Tianlong’s plan.

"Since it’s a collaboration between our three families, then this kid definitely won’t survive the night!"

"Heh heh heh, heh heh heh..."

Zhang Tianlong looked at the moonlight, and it was the perfect time for a murder—the night was dark, and the wind was high!