Are You Crazy? He's only an Intern Lawyer?-Chapter 71 - 70 Meeting the Parents on the Weekend, Aunt Flo Visited

In the end, two against one, they still lost the trial.

Why couldn’t they uncover the truth, and why did Zhang Wei find it, a question that called for deep reflection…

The thought that the case files of Wang Yuqing’s case would be recorded in Dongfang Capital’s legal trial archives, meaning this defeat by the hands of the opponent would also be fully documented—

angered the entire Procuratorate Headquarters to the point of gnashing their teeth.

There was helplessness towards Zhang Wei and shame over the case.

In Zhao Chunming’s office.

“Yes, yes, we will certainly identify the mistakes, we will definitely…”

“Please, calm down, Prosecutor General.

We have been reflecting.

I admit that the oversight in this trial was our fault and led to the current situation.”

“Yes, yes, I know there is significant pressure on your side, we understand.

The Procuratorate Headquarters indeed has to make a statement.

Shortly, I will hold a press conference and issue a public apology to the suspect Wang Yuqing for this case, yes, it will be taken care of…”

“I know that the court has already apologized, but the judge did it during the trial.

If we hold a press conference, it will be more formal…”

“Right, right, go ahead, we will certainly keep it in mind…”

At this moment, Zhao Chunming was almost on the brink of kneeling down.

In fact, if the Prosecutor General really came to his office, he might actually kneel.

He might perform a dramatic gesture of a ‘Desperate Tiger Hitting the Ground’ to beg for forgiveness!

Unfortunately, no matter how much you assert yourself over the phone, it’s not as effective as explaining in person.

All he could do was continuously laugh apologetically on the phone, lower his stance, and admit to the mistakes…

About ten minutes later, Zhao Chunming hung up the phone, the sheepish expression on his face quickly disappearing.

He walked out of the office to find two people already waiting for him.

The lead prosecutor of the Wang Yuqing case, Huang Fang, and the second chair, Zhao Jing.

The two of them stood outside the door like children who had admitted to a wrongdoing, heads lowered.

“Good, you’re both here, saves me the trouble of finding you!”

Zhao Chunming’s face was somber as he coldly regarded them, calm on the surface but like a volcano ready to erupt underneath.

“Do you know!

What mistake did you two make this time!

The Prosecutor General just called me!

Do you know how I…”

He had just started to roar when the door to the Serious Crime Division Office was pushed open.

The words that were about to come out of Zhao Chunming’s mouth had to be forcibly swallowed back.

“Who are you people!”

He looked at the people walking into the office with an angry scowl.

There weren’t many, only five, all dressed in suits and with stern expressions.

“We are from the Judicial Administration Committee’s investigation team.

We received a complaint about the video evidence presented in Wang Yuqing’s case and hope that the lead prosecutor Huang Fang and second chair Zhao Jing will cooperate with the investigation.

This is the investigation order approved by the committee!”

The leader, unfazed by Zhao Chunming’s angry demeanor, directly presented the investigation order.

Hearing the identity of the visitors, the rest of the Serious Crime Division looked at each other with surprise, clearly not expecting the committee to actually send someone.

“The Judicial Administration Committee’s investigation team, is it that brat?

He really dared to file a complaint against us!”

Hearing the visitors declare their purpose, Zhao Chunming’s face grew incredibly grim.

“You’re mistaken; the complaint we received was from the city court office.

It’s the presiding judge’s complaint!” The leader was straightforward and revealed the source without any secrecy.

The city court office, a complaint from the presiding judge?

It was not a report by Zhang Wei, which was beyond Zhao Chunming’s expectation.

“Prosecutor Huang Fang, Prosecutor Zhao Jing, please cooperate with the investigation and come with us,” the leader said.

The visitors promptly escorted Huang Fang and Zhao Jing away in front of Zhao Chunming, and no one dared to stop them.

They had no choice; the investigation was legitimate, backed by an investigation order signed by the committee.

If he truly tried to intervene, it would be considered obstructing justice, and he would be taken away as well.

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Watching his subordinates, who were about to be reprimanded, being taken away, Zhao Chunming’s face became as bitingly cold as the dead of winter.

But this time, he had a bellyful of fire with nowhere to vent it, because the person he wanted to yell at was taken away.

Who else could he lash out at?

“Remember all of you, if we encounter a case involving Zhang Wei in the future, you must be careful, then more careful, and then even more careful, and prudent, then more prudent, and then even more prudent, do you all hear me clearly?”

“Heard you clearly!”

“Louder, did none of you eat?!”

“Heard you clearly!”

“Hmph, let’s leave it at that, I’m so angry!”

Zhao Chunming returned to his office.

The prosecutors could only look at each other, not daring to make another peep.

“Hmph, see if you dare not choose me!”

Only Xiao Baihe was sitting at her desk, her lips slightly raised in schadenfreude on her beautiful face.

“That’s what you get, Zhao Chunming, for not understanding the case from beginning to end.

Serves you right that Zhang Wei found the truth…”

She snickered at her seat like a cute little fox.

But what she didn’t know was that this time, she was actually speaking from Zhang Wei’s perspective.

Or rather, she was on the side of justice, the side of truth.

…

In the blink of an eye, the weekend arrived.

“Second daughter, I’m going to see the eldest daughter today, so I can’t join you for lunch!”

Outside the room on the second floor, Zhang Wei knocked on the door to let her know.

“Get lost!”

Zhao Xiaoxiao inside the room couldn’t be bothered to make a detailed complaint.

Her anger was condensed into a single word, crisp and decisive.

Zhang Wei chuckled and walked out of Lin Mansion.

“Little Zhang, congratulations, you won the lawsuit!”

Outside, Zhao Qingyan was still watering the flowers.

Seeing Zhang Wei emerge, he smiled and greeted him.

“Thank you, Uncle Zhao.

Without your help, there’s no way I could have won!”

Zhang Wei thanked him in return, and this was indeed true.

If it weren’t for Zhao Qingyan’s cutting-edge technology and data recovery assistance, along with Zhao Xiaoxiao’s hacking skills, this case would have been really tricky.

“We were just gilding the lily.

I watched your court session; it was smooth and flawless, utterly unassailable.

You even made the real culprit confess on the spot.

Not every lawyer can do that!”

As Zhao Qingyan spoke, he noticed Zhang Wei’s attire.

The young man was wearing a new suit and a necktie, looking like…some kind of insurance salesman.

“Little Zhang, are you planning to go job-hunting?”

Zhao Qingyan asked tentatively, but then he remembered—it was the weekend, wasn’t it?

Job hunting usually takes place during business days, right?

Otherwise, the company wouldn’t be open.

Plus, on the weekend, the courts don’t hold sessions.

So why dress up so formally?

“Nope, I’m going to meet my…

girlfriend, yes, my girlfriend…”

Zhang Wei was about to say “eldest daughter” but immediately caught himself and corrected his words.

“Oh, the girl named Xia Xia, I understand…”

Zhao Qingyan caught on immediately, giving Zhang Wei a warm smile.

“Go ahead, young man, you should get out more.

Dongfang Capital might lack other things, but it certainly has plenty of places to have fun…”

“I’ll be off then, Uncle Zhao.

Have a good rest this weekend…”

Zhang Wei took his leave, heading straight to the agreed-upon spot with Xia Qianyue.

The so-called meeting place was actually where Xia Qianyue lived, within the Martial Association Family Building.

The Martial Association Family Building was located within the Dongfang Capital Inner Ring and was close to Dongfang Capital’s most famous urban village.

This whole area was part of the old city, to put it plainly, a series of dilapidated small buildings no more than three stories high flat buildings that could become dangerous buildings in a few more years.

But despite the shabby homes, any one of them was worth millions simply because they were located within the inner ring of Dongfang Capital.

Theoretically, this area was prime real estate and could have been developed for commercial use.

However, there were simply too many houses here, each worth millions.

Adding up the thousands of households would require over a hundred billion in funds.

There were hardly any property developers in Dragon Country who could easily fork over a hundred billion for development, which is why these houses were genuinely too expensive to demolish.

Adjacent to the urban village was the Martial Association Family Building.

These buildings were developed early and have a history of over twenty years.

Back in those days, the real estate prices in Dongfang Capital hadn’t taken off yet, and the inner ring wasn’t bustling, so aside from the Martial Association, nobody wanted this piece of land.

Eventually, the Martial Association bought it and built the family building, in a way securing a deal for their own people.

Residential complex, entrance gate.

Xia Qianyue was dressed in a white down cotton jacket today, her long legs wrapped in white stockings, paired with a pair of silver cotton boots, giving off a delicate and pretty vibe.

“Zhang Wei!” She waved happily as she saw Zhang Wei approach.

“Silly, it’s almost February, aren’t you cold waiting outside?”

“Not cold at all!”

Xia Qianyue waved her arms, putting on an I’m-not-cold-at-all demeanor.

Zhang Wei knew this was true, as Xia Qianyue, being robust, had never missed a day of school.

But she didn’t know that all she had to say was that she was cold, and boys would take off their jackets to put on her, did she?

Perhaps, this is what a straightforward girl is like…

“By the way, where do you live?”

Zhang Wei glanced at the residential complex,

realizing it was packed with houses, at least several dozen of them.

“I can’t go in yet, my ‘aunt’ is about to visit!”

“Your ‘aunt’ …huh???”

Zhang Wei looked startled upon hearing Xia Qianyue’s words.

This girl, she’s actually about to have her period?

Xia Qianyue, seeing Zhang Wei’s surprised face, was puzzled.

Was it really that surprising that her ‘aunt’ was about to visit?

But a second later, she remembered that ‘aunt’ could mean something else as well.

Xia Qianyue got it immediately.

“What are you imagining?

By ‘aunt,’ I mean my mother’s sister, it’s my aunt who is coming!”

“Oh, that ‘aunt’~”

Zhang Wei showed a dawning realization, so it was actually her real aunt who was about to visit.

As they joked around, an SUV drove up from a distance, stopping right in front of Xia Qianyue and Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei sized up the car, estimating it to be worth four to five hundred thousand, a high-end vehicle that typical middle-class families wouldn’t easily afford, suggesting that the owner had to be at least middle class.

The window rolled down, and a girl wearing large sunglasses popped her head out.

The girl looked young, about the same age as Xia Qianyue, and shouted towards the passenger seat, “Mom, my cousin is here!”

“Oh, it’s Xiao Yue Yue!” A woman’s voice came from the passenger seat.

Then, the car door opened, and a woman dressed in formal attire stepped out.

This woman appeared to be around her forties, but Zhang Wei guessed she must have taken good care of herself, her crow’s feet were quite noticeable.

The woman looked at Xia Qianyue with a touch of arrogance in her eyes.

“Hey, a lawyer?”

Zhang Wei, noticing the woman’s professional attire, the way she held her handbag, and the aura when she greeted them, understood she was a legal professional, likely a lawyer.

In Zhang Wei’s eyes, this woman seemed to be of ‘somewhat capable’ level.

This capability wasn’t top-notch, but with some effort, she could likely become a partner at a small law firm.

“Auntie, cousin, hello!” Xia Qianyue smiled sweetly at the woman and girl, greeting them affectionately.

“Hmm, Xiao Yue Yue, it’s been almost a year since I’ve seen you, your auntie could hardly recognize you.”

The woman scrutinized Xia Qianyue for a moment and didn’t even glance at Zhang Wei.

“Mom, it’s cold outside, let’s talk inside!” Someone from the driver’s seat sounded displeased.

“Right, it’s not right to talk out here.

Well, Xiao Yue Yue, we’ll go ahead and park the car!”

The woman clearly knew which building and floor Xia Qianyue lived on; she returned to the car, which then drove into the residential complex.

Zhang Wei pursed his lips and quietly asked Xia Qianyue, “Is the relationship between your mother and aunt not very good?”

“Zhang Wei, what nonsense are you spouting?

My mom is not your mother-in-law!”

Xia Qianyue retorted with feigned annoyance, but still clarified, “My mom and aunt are blood sisters, how could their relationship be bad!”

“I’m not so sure about that.” Zhang Wei chuckled, indicating his disagreement.

If his guess was right, the upcoming meeting might involve some awkward moments.

He even anticipated that as soon as they entered the door, he would hear between the aunt and the prospective mother-in-law…

Xia Qianyue’s home was in building 4, apartment 306 of the residential complex.

As they reached the third floor, they could already hear voices coming from inside 306 even from a distance.

“Qing Hua, I’m not trying to criticize you, but look, you’re still living in this old building.

Why don’t you have Old Xia buy a house outside?”

“Brother-in-law, look at you, already at this age and still working field assignments day in and day out, weathering the winds and the sun.

Where’s the comfort of working in an office?”

“And about your Xia Xiao Yue Yue, I’m not saying this to be mean, but she’s also grown up now, and it’s time to find a good family for her.

If you can’t meet accomplished young men, maybe I could introduce you to some.

You know my job, I deal with lots of big clients every day, heirs to multimillion-dollar fortunes, and I do know quite a few.”

Before he even reached the door, Zhang Wei’s lips twitched uncontrollably.

What a fine relationship, eh?

He hadn’t knocked yet, but he had already guessed what the situation inside would be like.

Thud, thud, thud!

Even though he might not be welcomed inside, Zhang Wei still knocked on the door.

The room’s door opened quickly, and the man who opened it was wearing glasses, with a face that looked earnest and simple-minded.

If Zhang Wei’s guess was correct, this should be Xia Qianyue’s biological father, Xia Donghai, the Martial Association Old Field Worker.

“You are…,” Xia Donghai looked at Zhang Wei standing before him, pausing slightly.

Fortunately, Xia Qianyue promptly spoke up, “Dad, it’s me, and this is Zhang Wei, my…

classmate.”

Xia Qianyue had intended to say boyfriend, but, feeling embarrassed due to her shyness, she could only say he was a classmate.

Zhang Wei smiled at Xia Donghai, then let himself be pulled into the house by Xia Qianyue.

The family building wasn’t large, a 70-square-meter apartment with two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, and the interior space was rather compact.

When Zhang Wei entered the room, he could feel three gazes firmly fixed on him.

Among them was the woman he had seen in the neighborhood at the door and her daughter, as well as another woman dressed in a floral home outfit.

Zhang Wei looked at the woman, who must be Xia Qianyue’s mother, Li Qinghua.

Li Qinghua and the formally-dressed woman shared a five or six-point resemblance, they must undoubtedly be sisters.

On the way here, Zhang Wei had also asked around, the formally-dressed woman’s name was Li Qinghe, and her daughter was Li Feifei.

In Li Qinghua and Li Qinghe’s generation, they also had an older brother named Li Qingmu, which meant Xia Qianyue’s maternal grandfather had one son and two daughters.

As for why Li Feifei took her mother’s surname, it was because Li Qinghe’s husband was a live-in son-in-law…

All in all, that was the situation with the Li family.

“Xiao Yue Yue, who is this, aren’t you going to introduce us to your aunt?” Li Qinghe was the first to speak, inquiring about Zhang Wei’s origins.

“Auntie, he is…,”

Xia Qianyue was about to explain, but Zhang Wei stepped forward directly and firmly shook Li Qinghe’s hand.

“Auntie, hello, I’m Xia Qianyue’s boyfriend, my name is Zhang Wei.

I just graduated from East University Law School and I am an intern lawyer!”

As he spoke, he immediately shifted his target, taking hold of Xia Donghai’s hand, “This must be my future father-in-law, Zhang Wei here, sending his regards.”

As he said this, he also attempted to shake Li Qinghua’s hand, but she instinctively retracted her hand from the table, leaving Zhang Wei no opportunity.

Upon hearing Zhang Wei’s introduction, Li Qinghe’s mouth hung open slightly while her sunglasses-wearing daughter Li Feifei looked Zhang Wei up and down.

Discovering that Zhang Wei was not particularly handsome, she quickly lost interest.

As for Xia Donghai and Li Qinghua, they were completely taken aback, having never expected Zhang Wei to be so proactive, introducing himself as a son-in-law right off the bat.

“Wow, Xiao Yue Yue, you’ve become quite capable now, finding a boyfriend so quickly.

I was even thinking about introducing someone to you!”

Li Qinghe, being the first to recover, wasn’t surprised; it’s no wonder she’s a lawyer.

However, the most confused at the moment was Xia Qianyue: she hadn’t planned to reveal, or rather, to reveal Zhang Wei’s identity so soon.

So now her mind was in a state of crash.

“Young man, your name is Zhang Wei, right?

Please sit here for a while.

I’m going to have a word with my daughter in the room,”

Li Qinghua tried to speak in a calm and soothing tone to Zhang Wei before pulling the bewildered Xia Qianyue into another room.

Soon, the door closed, and some interrogative voices could be faintly heard from inside.

Zhang Wei’s ears twitched, and he could vaguely make out questions like “How did you get to know that boy,” and “How long have you been dating.”

Of course, these sounded more like an interrogation.

Zhang Wei smiled slightly, paying no mind to these things.

“Young man, you said you just graduated from law school, what are your plans for the next step, and have you decided on which law firm you’d like to go to?”

Li Qinghe, not concerned about her sister’s actions, instead asked Zhang Wei.

“Not yet…”

Zhang Wei thought about it, but still didn’t disclose the possibility of going to Jincheng.

After all, nothing was set in stone, and even with a recommendation letter, whether Jincheng would accept him was another issue.

So he was somewhat equivocal with Li Qinghe.

As for Xia Donghai, he was feeling a bit puzzled.

Because he vaguely remembered hearing the name Zhang Wei somewhere before…