Are You Crazy? He's only an Intern Lawyer?-Chapter 55 - Luo Feixiang’s Commission, the Reward is a Letter of Recommendation

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“I harbor no fear in my heart, so naturally, I’m not afraid of you, Hu Yaode!”

This counter was sounded, like a mighty bell, resounding and forceful!

At this moment, the presence Zhang Wei displayed was like that of a general surrounded by thousands of enemy troops, yet still conversing with a smile, keeping the enemy generals from daring to approach even slightly.

Under this imposing atmosphere, Hu Yaode inadvertently felt a trace of timidity, causing him to unconsciously take half a step back.

When he snapped back to reality, he was furious with his own behavior.

He had actually retreated half a step when facing a novice, which was simply intolerable!

Especially since the other party had publicly insulted him, saying he wasn’t afraid of him, which, to a lawyer from Heizu (Blackfoot), was a great disrespect!

“Kid, you dare to…”

“That’s right, Lawyer Hu, your taste isn’t bad either, fancying wearing someone else’s discarded, rotten shoes!”

Before Hu Yaode could erupt, Zhang Wei imitated him, patting his shoulder and with an implication, glanced sideways.

“Rotten shoes?”

Hu Yaode hadn’t reacted yet, but following Zhang Wei’s gaze, he saw Jia Meili with a resentful look in her eyes.

What kind of person Jia Meili was, Hu Yaode knew very well in his heart, and that wasn’t the problem.

However, what surprised him was Jia Meili’s reaction when she saw Zhang Wei.

Even when she returned to the place of her heartache, the law school, she remained calm, but only upon seeing Zhang Wei did she show such an expression…

There must be a story there!

“If Lawyer Hu doesn’t have anything else, could you please not block the way here?

I still need to speak with the dean!”

Zhang Wei patted Hu Yaode’s shoulder again, indicating for him to make way.

At this moment, many lawyers around expressed sympathy for Zhang Wei.

You might be a fearless young calf, but do you know who you’re challenging?

You’re challenging Hu Yaode from Heizu, someone who devours others without spitting out their bones.

You’re feeling exhilarated now, but aren’t you afraid of his retaliation?

Though Zhang Wei had said that if Hu Yaode targeted him with dirty tricks, it would only help make him famous.

But if Hu Yaode really wanted to destroy you, he had numerous ways to do so without shedding blood.

“Kid, you’re using me as a stepping stone to gain fame!” Hu Yaode finally realized.

He had become a supporting role today, and his earlier challenge had become the leverage for Zhang Wei to show off.

Hu Yaode, when had he ever been subjected to such indignity?

But the problem was, he had no way to deal with Zhang Wei.

Because the other party was just a student from the law school, without any background to bank on, and equally, without fear.

Zhang Wei was also an orphan, with no father or mother, hence no family members to threaten, leaving him without a weak point.

If Hu Yaode genuinely chose to resort to tricks to pressure Zhang Wei, it would be the equivalent to advertising for Zhang Wei.

A lawyer from the Top Ten Firms, shamelessly suppressing a newcomer, then perhaps by the next day, the entire Dongfang Capital Lawyer Circle would know the great name of Zhang Wei.

Hu Yaode was no fool; he wouldn’t engage in such free promotion of someone else’s reputation.

“Fine, you’ve got guts, kid!”

Seeing how difficult Zhang Wei was to handle, and because his threats were ineffective, Hu Yaode could only let out a cold snort and exit the scene.

However, as he left, he couldn’t help but shoot Zhang Wei a venomous look from his snake-like eyes.

The ferocity in his gaze was self-evident!

Hu Yaode didn’t continue to stay at the evening event since staying would only cause him to seethe over Zhang Wei helplessly.

He took Jia Meili and left the East University Campus directly, heading back to the car parked at the school gate.

“Speak up, what’s the background of that kid!”

After closing the car door, Hu Yaode dropped the pretense, interrogating the person next to him with a sinister tone.

“Her name is Zhang Wei, once one of my lapdogs, but unexpectedly he…”

Speaking of her nemesis, Zhang Wei, Jia Meili’s eyes also flashed with hatred as she spilled everything about him.

However, Jia Meili’s understanding of her former lapdog was limited.

“You mean to say, I was frightened off by a nobody law student!”

When Hu Yaode heard about Zhang Wei’s past deeds, his face darkened, and he felt somewhat unwilling to accept it.

If he had known how pathetic Zhang Wei was before, why would he have backed off?

This only made it seem like he was scared of the other party.

“That’s not right.

If he is really as you say, it would have been understandable if he won the mock trial since it is just law students playing house, but how do you explain him winning against the Procuratorate Headquarters?

That’s the Procuratorate Headquarters, not an institution a nobody can just win against!”

Hu Yaode still held a certain recognition for the Procuratorate Headquarters, after all, he had crossed paths with them himself, and his track record was a mix of wins and losses.

Zhang Wei is just a law student; he doesn’t look like someone who could win against the Procuratorate Headquarters at all.

“As for this matter, I’m not entirely sure…”

Jia Meili naturally didn’t know why a former lackey had suddenly turned out like this.

However, she then asked, “To you, Zhang Wei shouldn’t be a threat, right?”

“Nonsense.

If I can’t even handle a nobody, how am I supposed to compete for a partnership at Blackfoot Law Firm!”

Hu Yaode snorted coldly, somewhat dissatisfied with Jia Meili’s question.

Comparing him to Zhang Wei was simply an insult to him.

“Then…

that matter, how did your inquiry go?”

“Don’t worry, I’ve already taken care of things with the boss!”

Hu Yaode glanced at Jia Meili who was sitting in the passenger seat, his gaze lingering briefly on her long legs before he said, “You need to perform well and try to please our boss…”

“You used my connections to rise up, and I use you to pave the way.

It’s a win-win for us!”

Jia Meili nodded earnestly, not resisting Hu Yaode’s gaze in the slightest.

Because she knew that he still needed her help.

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East University, evening party scene.

After Hu Yaode left, the atmosphere of the venue once again returned to normal, with everyone chatting and laughing.

But many were aware that Hu Yaode’s appearance had sent a signal to many people.

The Law School, or rather Professor Luo Feixiang, could likely be involved in some trouble, and it was a big and dangerous affair.

If it didn’t concern them, it was best not to get involved, or the consequences could be unpredictable!

Similarly, by confronting Hu Yaode just now, Zhang Wei had gained some attention.

After all, a law student daring to confront an active lawyer from one of the Top Ten Firms, and from the infamous Blackfoot Law Firm no less, couldn’t simply be described as audacious.

This was practically like lighting a match in a bathroom – a suicidal act.

Zhang Wei, however, was completely unaware and was chatting merrily with Yang Qingquan.

“Xiao Zhang, was that case with Tang Chunfeng really handled by you?”

“Dean, this is the second time you’ve asked me this.

Do I really need to answer you again?”

“There’s no need for that, but I still can’t quite believe it.

When did you become so capable?”

Even though Yang Qingquan knew that Zhang Wei was high-level in court hearings, he didn’t expect him to be so competent that he could win a case from the hands of the Procuratorate Headquarters.

After all, he had heard about the case at that time and thought the conviction was a done deal.

But the case turned around, and Tang Chunfeng was finally acquitted.

“Dean, isn’t it clear enough from the way Guo Wufeng and Zhao Chunming are looking at me?” Zhang Wei spread his hands and gestured to one side.

Yang Qingquan hastily looked over and saw Zhao Chunming and Guo Wufeng talking to Luo Feixiang, though the latter clearly didn’t want to engage and brushed them off with a few casual remarks.

“These guys, haven’t they finished their investigation?

Why are they still clinging to Xiao Luo?”

Seeing Zhao Chunming and Guo Wufeng’s actions, Yang Qingquan’s eyes showed a flicker of anger.

It seemed that these two directors from the Procuratorate had turned the party into an interrogation scene, coming here to pry information from Luo Feixiang.

But Xiao Luo had already said what should be said, and these Procuratorate people were still pestering relentlessly.

“Dean, what’s happened to Professor Luo?

It seems like a sticky situation!”

Zhang Wei also noticed that Zhao Chunming and Guo Wufeng had come to the party with a specific purpose in mind, clearly targeting Luo Feixiang.

They attended the party as a pretense, their true motive was to question.

“This matter is better left unknown to you.

It’s too big for a law student like you to get involved in!”

Yang Qingquan sighed, signaling to Zhang Wei not to pry.

“Looks like it’s a big case…”

Zhang Wei replied, though his curiosity was evident in his eyes.

“Xiao Zhang, spend some time with your girlfriend and don’t worry about cases that aren’t yours…”

Yang Qingquan pointed at Xia Qianyue, who was surrounded by a few boys not far away, and spoke with deep concern.

Goodness, was someone planning to steal his thunder?

“Then I’ll take my leave first, Dean!”

Zhang Wei hastily made his excuses and headed straight for Xia Qianyue.

The boys were surrounding Xia Qianyue, asking for her WeChat, and some people from nearby law firms, although more restrained, also wanted to hand her their business cards and get to know her.

Though Xia Hanhan might be simple-minded, her attractiveness could overshadow all the female guests present, coupled with her youth and beauty, many lawyers harbored the idea of recruiting her.

Unfortunately, they did not know that Xia Qianyue was not even from the law school.

“Let’s go, let’s go see Professor Luo!”

Zhang Wei pulled Xia Qianyue out of the crowd and took her straight to where Luo Feixiang was.

The boys were originally dissatisfied with Zhang Wei, thinking he was a hog for keeping her to himself.

But when they heard he was going to see Luo Feixiang, they all extinguished the thought of pursuing her, with some even running as far away as possible, afraid to get involved with Zhang Wei and his company.

“Hey, isn’t this Director Zhao?

What are you and Director Guo doing sticking to Professor Luo?

I remember both of you being older than Professor Luo, aren’t you?”

Zhang Wei didn’t mince words, he immediately provided an opening for Professor Luo and interrupted Zhao Chunming and Guo Wufeng’s intentions.

“You little brat, mind your own business, we…”

Seeing Zhang Wei appear, Guo Wufeng was about to scold him, but Zhao Chunming stopped him with a look.

“So it’s you, Zhang.

What are you doing here?”

“Nothing much, just saw you two seeking out Professor Luo and thought I’d speak with him as well, same intention as yours!”

“Alright then, we’ve finished our business, so we’ll leave Professor Luo in your hands!”

Zhao Chunming let out a cold laugh and walked away with Guo Wufeng.

They didn’t linger at the party but left the venue directly.

This also indicated that they had accomplished their goal, and attending the party was just a formality.

Now, only Zhang Wei was left with Luo Feixiang.

“Professor Luo, am I seeing things, or did you put on makeup on purpose?

I remember you’re only 40, one of the younger professors in our law school.

How come you seem more worn-out than Professor Zheng?”

To ease the atmosphere, Zhang Wei teased his old foe.

“Zhang Wei, did you really win against the Procuratorate Headquarters?”

“Of course, you can tell by my attitude toward Zhao Chunming and Guo Wufeng.

If I had lost to them, could I talk to them like that?”

“Oh, that’s good, it means you’re capable.

Our faculty hasn’t misjudged you.

By the way, I have something to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now.

Please pass my message on to the Dean!”

Luo Feixiang may not have wanted to talk much, dismissing Zhang Wei with a few words and then walking away without looking back.

“Looks like the situation is quite serious!”

Since Luo Feixiang didn’t want to discuss it, Zhang Wei didn’t intend to delve deeper.

He was just an intern public defender and needed to think about his upcoming internship and was still waiting to get his license.

Zhang Wei continued to attend the party.

Time passed quickly.

Xia Qianyue, who had become the focus of all the men at the banquet, received quite a few business cards, and some lawyers even directly told her she could intern at their firms, promising her a job after.

On the other hand, Zhang Wei, didn’t receive a single invitation, which made him quite depressed.

When did good looks start to help one make a living?

He touched his face and developed some doubts about life.

Was life pushing him to find a wealthy spouse through talent alone?

…

The party ended at 10 p.m.

The guests began to leave, and the students also left one after another.

Some were happy, some were sad; the students who received invitations at the party were naturally overjoyed.

This meant they not only caught the eye of practicing lawyers but also secured future job opportunities.

Unfortunately, neither of the Top Ten Firms from West City or Yongjie handed out their business cards to the students.

During the party, no student dared to self-promote to Lawyer Tian and Lawyer Qi, who maintained a chilly demeanor from the beginning to the end of the event.

But in their hearts, they were taken with someone — Zhang Wei!

Too bad Zhang Wei didn’t strike up a conversation with them; if he had actually approached, they would have seriously considered handing out a business card.

“Zhang Wei, what should I do with all these business cards?

Do you want to take a few?”

Xia Qianyue held the dozens of business cards in her hands, feeling somewhat helpless.

These were almost all the lawyers who had come to the party, and each had stuffed a card into her hand.

“Hmph, no need!” Zhang Wei chuckled and flatly refused.

These LSPs, what are they plotting?

He’s not ignorant of their intentions.

They’re obviously interested in Xia Qianyue.

How could he possibly shamelessly go to these people for help?

“Eh, isn’t that Professor Luo?” Suddenly, the sharp-eyed Xia Qianyue spotted the garden not far from the exhibition hall and saw Luo Feixiang sitting in a lounge chair.

“Yeah, and he looks quite disheveled, even smoking there…”

Zhang Wei remembered that Luo Feixiang had quit smoking for several years and had boasted about his quitting history in previous lectures.

It was unexpected to see him break his abstinence today.

“Let’s go, take a look…”

As Zhang Wei and his companion got closer, they saw the ground littered with cigarette butts.

“Professor Luo, are you trying to smoke the next few year’s worth of cigarettes all in one night?”

“Is that you, Zhang Wei?

Are you and your girlfriend planning to…”

Luo Feixiang saw Zhang Wei and immediately stood up, intending to give up his seat.

“Professor Luo, let’s have a chat!”

But Zhang Wei pressed down on the other’s shoulder with one hand, grabbed the cigarette butt from his hand, and extinguished it on a nearby trash can.

“You really want to know?” Luo Feixiang saw that Zhang Wei wasn’t joking, pondered for a moment, and then said dejectedly, “Do you know about the big incident that recently happened in Dongfang Capital?”

“Big incident?” Zhang Wei turned his head and glanced at Xia Qianyue.

The latter paused for a moment and then said, “I remember there hasn’t been any big incident recently in Dongfang Capital, except that there seemed to be an issue with the city council a while ago.

One of the council members seemed to…”

“That council member is dead, poisoned by someone!”

Luo Feixiang immediately added, “Not only that, I knew the murderer.

We have known each other for nearly ten years, once we were close friends who talked about everything!”

“Sss~ That’s tricky!”

Hearing Luo Feixiang’s explanation, Zhang Wei sucked in a breath of cool air.

“Yes, what else did you expect?

After all, I’m a professor at the law school with experience in the judiciary.

Could an ordinary case cause me so much distress?”

The former gave a bitter smile, his face a picture of misery.

“Zhang Wei, if I really wanted to ask for your help, would you help?”

Having said this, he raised his head to look at Zhang Wei, with an expression that was neither happy nor sad, very calm.

It seemed he had no expectations for Zhang Wei’s answer.

“That depends on whether the person really did it.

If it’s a wrongful accusation, I will definitely help!”

That was Zhang Wei’s bottom line—he wouldn’t defend a murderer; he sought the truth!

“She definitely didn’t do such a thing.

We’ve known each other for over a decade, and I vouch for her innocence with my personal integrity!”

“Well, that settles it, I will of course help!”

Since Luo Feixiang staked his reputation on the guarantee, Zhang Wei naturally wouldn’t refuse.

At most, after finding out the truth and discovering that the person had deceived both him and Professor Luo, he would just press the person to confess to the crime.

“You’re really planning to help without asking for anything in return?”

“Professor Luo, I am a public defense attorney, I don’t charge for taking cases.”

“That’s what you say, but you’re the only one who believes me.

Other lawyers, upon hearing about this case, all think my friend should confess to the crime; not one of them asked if she really did it.

You’re different from them.”

After thinking for a while, Luo Feixiang suddenly revealed, “I heard from Zheng Qian that he plans to change your internship.

He’s thinking of sending you to a legal clinic that collaborates with our department, where you would work as an intern lawyer.

You wouldn’t really go there, would you?”

“Ouch, that guy is really malicious.

But why am I not surprised at all!”

Zhang Wei hadn’t expected Zheng Qian to be plotting behind his back, but he took it as a joke and replied.

“How about this—if you’re really planning to help us, I’ll put my reputation on the line and personally write you a recommendation letter!”

“Professor Luo, come on, you know I’m not that kind of person.

I don’t really need a recommendation letter…”

“Jincheng!”

Zhang Wei was about to refuse, but Luo Feixiang uttered two words, and his speech abruptly stopped.

Jincheng.

What else could it be but Jincheng Law Firm?

The top-ranked among the top ten firms in Dongfang Capital, Jincheng is the largest and most powerful law firm in both Dongfang Capital and the southern region of Dragon Country, a true Red Circle Firm.

The prowess of Jincheng in Dongfang Capital is unmatched!

“Professor Luo, these are your words, don’t forget them…

Actually, I don’t care about a recommendation letter, I’m really helping you out of a sense of justice…”