Are You Crazy? He's only an Intern Lawyer?-Chapter 49 - Resolving to Train, Martial Arts Instructor Zhang Xinwu

If it were to come out that a public prosecutor harassed a defense attorney after the verdict, the scandal would be huge.

So the headquarters sending two directors clearly had a purpose.

“This incident was a result of Wang Can acting irrationally after drinking, a crime of impulse.

His behavior does not represent our Procuratorate Headquarters, and he has been issued a transfer notice, which means he has nothing to do with our Procuratorate Headquarters anymore…”

As soon as the two sides sat down, Guo Wufeng started speaking in a formulaic manner.

Zhang Wei couldn’t help but smile at Guo Wufeng, or rather, at this representative of the Procuratorate Headquarters.

These guys were the perfect embodiment of the phrase “dumping someone once they’ve served their purpose.” If Wang Can were one of their own, they would surely have come forward to protect him.

But now that you’re about to be relegated to a corner and have caused trouble, they just treat you like a disposable pawn, not even bothering to use any means to protect you once, instead eagerly dissociating themselves from you.

The Procuratorate Headquarters seemed determined to make Wang Can the scapegoat, or rather, to completely abandon him.

“Director Guo is right, Wang Can’s behavior was personal, and has nothing to do with the Procuratorate Headquarters!”

Zhang Wei nodded, as if in agreement.

But then, he changed the subject suddenly and asked, “Can I ask when exactly was Wang Can’s transfer notice delivered to him?”

“Yesterday evening, after our meeting!” Guo Wufeng replied instinctively.

“Oh~ yesterday evening, huh~”

Zhang Wei’s voice was exaggerated as he said “Oh.”

“That’s curious.

Today is Saturday.

Even if the transfer notice was issued yesterday, the earliest it could take effect would be on Monday, wouldn’t it?

So does that mean Wang Can was no longer considered a member of the Procuratorate Headquarters before Monday?”

Upon hearing this, Guo Wufeng’s expression changed, and Zhao Chunming sitting beside him also felt the situation becoming tricky.

Zhang Wei’s reasoning was indeed flawless; Wang Can’s transfer notice would not be effective until Monday, as the Procuratorate Headquarters had given him the weekend to sort out his personal affairs.

But who could have expected that Wang Can would use the weekend for such an irrational act!

“Oh, by the way, I have a recording here.

Since we’re all gathered, let’s listen to it together!”

While speaking, Zhang Wei turned on the speaker of his phone and began to play the recording.

“Zhang Wei, it’s all your fault!”

“It’s all because of you that I lost the lawsuit, that I’m being reassigned to the west…”

In the recording, Wang Can’s voice was angry and frenzied.

After a series of setbacks, he had clearly lost his bottom line.

Once the recording was over, Zhang Wei looked at Guo Wufeng and Zhao Chunming with a smile.

“Objection, this recording was made secretly!”

Guo Wufeng was the first to jump out and rebut.

“Director Guo, this is not a courtroom, and my recording does not need consent from a judge to be admitted as evidence.

Moreover, even in court, this piece of evidence would hold up because I am one of the parties involved, and the recording was made with my own consent!”

Zhang Wei sneered, continuing, “Plus, I assume you don’t want to confront me in court, right?

Going to court would mean media attention, which would mean the reputation of your Procuratorate Headquarters, and it would mean that the entire judicial community of Dongfang Capital would know about this matter!”

“They would all know that your Procuratorate Headquarters, not only lost the lawsuit, but also couldn’t handle losing!”

This last sentence was a real heart-stabber!

The Procuratorate Headquarters not only lost to Zhang Wei, but Wang Can ended up looking like a sore loser, someone who dared to seek an opportunity for revenge, with premeditated malice.

“I’ve said it before, Wang Can does not represent the Procuratorate Headquarters, it was a personal act, and you weren’t injured!”

“Oh?

Director Guo hopes I was hurt?” Zhang Wei replied sarcastically after hearing this.

“But rest assured, I, Zhang Wei, am not someone who nitpicks over trifles.

Wang Can’s actions were personal, and have nothing to do with the Procuratorate Headquarters.

I won’t actually go to the Judicial Supervisory Committee to report this matter, nor will I hold a press conference, not to mention take on your Procuratorate Headquarters in court.

I’m not that kind of person!”

Faced with Guo Wufeng, who was eager to sever ties with Wang Can, Zhang Wei naturally maintained a cheerful demeanor, although he presented an expression as if the idea of taking such actions were inconceivable, the underlying meaning of his words didn’t quite seem to match the surface…

“Kid, you dare to threaten us, thinking our Procuratorate Headquarters is scared of you?”

“It’s just appearing in court, we…” Guo Wufeng’s face was ashen, about to explode.

But his words were halted by a look from Zhao Chunming.

This supervisor from the Serious Crimes Division had a vein throbbing faintly on his forehead.

Yet his expression did a complete 180°, replaced by a smile.

“Lawyer Zhang, let’s not beat around the bush.

This time, it was our fault at the Procuratorate Headquarters, we did not supervise our subordinates strictly enough, we were wrong.”

“But I hope Lawyer Zhang can understand us.

After all, once Wang Can finished his shift, we couldn’t restrain any of his actions, and who could have expected him to do such a thing?”

“Since Lawyer Zhang has been merely alarmed, on behalf of the Procuratorate Headquarters, I would like to apologize to you.

Let’s consider this matter settled, shall we?”

As he spoke, Zhao Chunming actually stood up and bowed to Zhang Wei, signaling an apology.

“If Lawyer Zhang faces any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to our Procuratorate Headquarters.

Our prosecutors are all law-abiding and eager to help good people.

Though among us there are inevitably those who act impulsively, this does not represent all of us.

Rest assured, we will take today’s incident with Wang Can as a warning, and we will absolutely prevent other prosecutors from making such rash actions, all right?”

In just a few short sentences, Zhao Chunming made his position clear to Zhang Wei, while also casting Wang Can as a pariah and a negative example.

This was giving both sides a way to step down gracefully.

Zhang Wei felt better hearing this, as the Procuratorate Headquarters had admitted their mistake and put forth their attitude.

Although what they would actually do after returning remained unknown, and acknowledging fault was just a game of words, at least on the surface, Zhao Chunming seemed to concede.

“Director Zhao, what you’re saying there, I, Zhang Wei, am not that kind of person…”

Zhang Wei laughed, also intending to make amends.

“However…”

Guo Wufeng and Zhao Chunming’s faces tensed up.

What did he mean by ‘however’?

Zhang Wei approached Zhao Chunming, speaking in the tone of an old friend: “However, the Procuratorate Headquarters can’t make such a mistake again in the future, after all, losing a lawsuit isn’t scary, but not being able to afford the loss is even more embarrassing, isn’t it?”

“You all really should take this as a cautionary tale!”

Zhao Chunming’s face maintained a smile, but his eyes turned extremely cold, to the point where even his smile seemed disingenuous.

Guo Wufeng, standing to the side, displayed an even chillier demeanor, anger creeping onto his face.

“Let’s leave it at that for today.

Since I wasn’t injured, let’s consider the matter over, and everyone can go back to their own homes.”

Zhang Wei chuckled and walked straight out of the meeting room.

Inside the meeting room.

“Bang!”

Guo Wufeng slammed his hand on the table, producing a jarring noise.

“Damn brat, just graduated from law school and dares to get on our nerves, mocking us!”

His face was livid with rage, teeth clenched in anger at Zhang Wei’s disrespectful behavior.

However, Zhao Chunming, standing beside him, wasn’t as extreme.

He walked to the window, watching Zhang Wei leave through the gates of the Martial Association Headquarters, and spoke with his hands clasped behind his back and in a deep voice:

“This kid is rather interesting…”

“So what do we do next?

How should Wang Can be dealt with?”

Guo Wufeng walked up behind him, asking in a cold voice.

“Hmph, didn’t you hear?

The kid isn’t pursuing our responsibility at the Procuratorate Headquarters, but did he say he wouldn’t pursue Wang Can’s responsibility?”

After listening, Guo Wufeng understood as well.

Wang Can had to pay a price, especially since he dared to attack Zhang Wei, thus he must face legal sanctions.

Plus, Wang Can had put the Procuratorate Headquarters in a passive position; if this matter were truly exposed by Zhang Wei, the Procuratorate Headquarters would be utterly disgraced.

Like Zhang Wei said, losing a lawsuit is not shameful.

But if one loses a lawsuit and also foolishly retaliates against others, that is the real disgrace.

To maintain judicial integrity, they needed to send Wang Can “inside” to cool off.

…

As for what became of Wang Can, Zhang Wei no longer cared; the Procuratorate Headquarters would not let him off lightly anyway.

As for the standoff with the Procuratorate Headquarters, Zhang Wei was just kidding.

Firstly, the attack had been a subjective act by Wang Can, driven by strong personal emotions, compounded by the fact that the other party was drunk.

If the Procuratorate Headquarters truly wanted to distance themselves, it was entirely possible.

Secondly, the case had too much impact; the Procuratorate Headquarters was afraid, and so was Zhang Wei!

He had sued the Procuratorate Headquarters; by then, the entire Dongfang Capital’s prosecutors might view him as an enemy.

Creating so many enemies for no reason, Zhang Wei was no fool; naturally, he wouldn’t really do that.

So this time, he also planned to make a big issue small.

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In any case, after giving Zhao Chunming a final warning, he had already struck fear into his heart.

As for whether they would listen, that was their problem now.

Zhang Wei had now returned to Sifang Gate Street.

But as soon as he walked into Lin Mansion, he immediately withdrew and turned to look at the “Zhang’s Martial Arts School” next door.

“This attack has sounded an alarm for me.

Thankfully, Wang Can wasn’t a professional, but what if I encounter a professional next time?”

“I need to toughen up first, at least have some ability to defend myself, otherwise, if I’m attacked again, wouldn’t that be…”

Zhang Wei worried about potential dangers, which was a good thing.

In the face of danger, the best method is to improve one’s own strength, to be able to handle situations with ease.

After making up his mind, he walked up to the front of Zhang’s Martial Arts School.

Today was Saturday, and the martial arts school happened to be open.

As Zhang Wei walked into the school, he saw an elderly woman coming out.

The old woman had a kind face and was holding a wooden basin with several changes of clean clothes in it.

“Young man, are you here to…” she looked at Zhang Wei with an inquiring smile.

“I live next door and just came to check out the martial arts school…” Zhang Wei did not plan to reveal the reason, pointed to the next-door Lin Mansion, and smiled at the old woman.

“Oh, just having a look around?

I’ll call someone for you!” The old woman said with a smile, then shouted into the house, “Xiao Wu, we have a guest~”

After calling out, the old woman smiled at Zhang Wei again and then walked out of the mansion in strides.

“Xiao Wu doesn’t sound like a formidable person!”

Thinking this, Zhang Wei looked towards the inside of the mansion.

He saw a woman in a white training outfit walking out quickly.

Although he didn’t expect Xiao Wu to be a man, seeing a woman in the stronghold of a martial arts school was still somewhat unexpected.

“Hmm, a woman?” Zhang Wei quickly sized up the newcomer.

The woman had a beautiful face and a spirited look, and he estimated she couldn’t be over 25 years old; her brows were thicker than those of most women, giving off a very energetic vibe.

“Are you the visitor Lu Ma mentioned?

Don’t stand outside, come in and sit down,” the woman quickly asked when she saw Zhang Wei.

Her voice was slightly magnetic, like the girl next door, giving off a warm, comforting feeling.

Zhang Wei’s gaze lingered on the woman’s pretty face for a moment before looking at…

The woman had a graceful figure, and beneath her training outfit, there was a slight bulge—she must be wearing a chest binder.

That made sense.

After all, as a martial artist, having lumps of flesh on the chest indeed affects balance.

But compared to this, Xia Qianyue would seem like a natural martial arts prodigy, wouldn’t she?

Wonder if she’d beat me up if I complimented her like this, she probably would…

Zhang Wei quickly dismissed this life-threatening thought.

While complimenting Silly or Simple-minded Xia Qianyue might make her happy, if it annoyed her, she would strike even more ruthlessly!

“I’m just looking around…” Zhang Wei quickly responded.

“Just looking around, are you interested in learning martial arts?”

“I really am just casually looking, but I am indeed somewhat interested in the martial arts.”

“That’s great!” The woman’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.

“Let’s get acquainted.

My name is Zhang Xinwu, and I’m a martial arts instructor here!”

“I’m Zhang Wei, for now, I’m a public defender.”

Zhang Wei and the woman shook hands, getting to know each other.

“A lawyer?” Zhang Xinwu seemed surprised, not expecting the unimpressive-looking young man before her to have that profession.

“The title ‘lawyer’ might be reaching a bit.

I’m just a public defender with flexible hours, occasionally picking up cases at the municipal court,” Zhang Wei said with a smile, hastily adding a laugh.

Then, he changed the subject, “By the way, what kind of martial arts does the Zhang family school mainly teach?”

“Oh, follow me!”

Zhang Xinwu led the way, and the two of them passed through the courtyard at the entrance and entered the interior of the mansion.

The scale of Zhang’s Martial Arts School was similar to that of the neighboring Lin Mansion and Zhao Mansion, comprising two large houses with courtyards, covering more than a thousand square meters.

In the open space between the two courtyards, there was also a practice field that could accommodate more than a dozen people.

On the first floor of the mansion, there was a training room furnished with several wooden dummies, clearly intended for practicing strikes.

“Our Zhang’s Martial Arts School mainly teaches basic boxing and kicking skills for strengthening the body and improving reflexes.

If you want to learn close combat techniques, we also teach grappling, free fighting, and mixed martial arts…”

As a martial arts instructor, Zhang Xinwu was responsible for introducing Zhang Wei to the functions and curriculum of Zhang’s Martial Arts School.

She also took Zhang Wei on a tour around the martial arts school.

Zhang Wei noticed that the school had not only martial arts equipment but also quite a few training apparatuses.

Although the facilities weren’t as comprehensive as a gym’s, they met the basic needs for physical training.

After looking around, Zhang Wei had no particular objections, but he was not exactly satisfied either.

After all, his understanding of martial arts was all from hearsay, and his overall impression was still at the ‘for show’ stage.

In a world with guns and cannons, even the most skilled martial artist would still fear a kitchen knife.

“By the way, how do you charge for tuition here?”

After the tour, Zhang Wei couldn’t help but ask.

This question brightened Zhang Xinwu’s eyebrows, making her feel hopeful.

But she quickly composed herself and explained:

“We charge on a monthly basis, with a tuition fee of 1200 per month.

You can come to the martial arts school to learn from me anytime.

If you want accommodation, our school also provides dormitories and meals: 500 for lodging and 300 for meals.

If you opt for an annual package, there are discounts…”

Hearing the martial arts school’s fee structure, Zhang Wei felt the price wasn’t expensive.

After some thought, he nodded in agreement, “Alright, I’ll take the annual package.

But I live next door, so I won’t need your lodging and meals.”

“Next door?” Zhang Xinwu hadn’t met Zhang Wei before, so she found it a bit strange.

However, hearing that Zhang Wei wanted to pay for a year, her eyebrows lifted in delight once again.

The two quickly signed a teaching contract; Zhang Wei purchased a one-year martial arts package.

With a monthly tuition of 1200, adding up to 14400 for the year, Zhang Xinwu gave Zhang Wei a 20% discount, totaling 11500.

Zhang Wei didn’t know whether this price was cheap or not, but what he did know was that Zhang’s Martial Arts School was right next door to his place.

It was a convenient 30-second walk.

“By the way, now that you’ve joined the martial arts school today, you might as well get to know a few of the other students…”

Zhang Xinwu said, motioning for Zhang Wei to wait a moment, then went into the main residence and fetched a set of copper gongs.

Zhang Wei was slightly surprised, wondering what Zhang Xinwu was up to.

But he soon found out the reason.

Armed with the copper gong, Zhang Xinwu went to the door of the auxiliary mansion and struck it hard with the mallet.

Dong——clang——

Amidst the harsh sound, Zhang Xinwu shouted into the house:

“Stop sleeping, get up quickly!”

The next moment, a series of chaotic noises came from inside the house.

Five minutes later, the door opened, and four or five young people hurriedly ran out.

While running, they were still drowsy, and their spirits seemed to be in poor condition.

“How is it Saturday again?”

“I just worked overtime last night, can’t you let me sleep a bit longer?”

“Sigh, it’s Saturday, we can’t even sleep in peace.

Instructor, do you really need to use the gong every time, do you think you’re a watchman or something?”

These youngsters were complaining as they walked.

“Sleep, sleep, sleep, is that all you know?

Do you even want to learn martial arts anymore!”

Zhang Xinwu, looking at them, felt a mix of disappointment and anger.

“Yes, yes, yes, of course, I do.

I can’t wait to receive Instructor Zhang’s guidance every day, better yet to be taught hands-on…”

A young man with dyed yellow hair quickly responded, giving Zhang Xinwu a sly grin that was somewhat lecherous.

His words, however, caused dissatisfaction among the other few youngsters.

Zhang Wei observed this group, feeling that these guys didn’t seem to come here to learn martial arts.

Because he didn’t see the vigor typical of martial arts students in these “students.”

They seemed more like a bunch of societal people.