Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 562 The Canary Raising Plan
Lisa was somewhat at a loss.

After entering the Tianque Club, she took many courses, including law courses, where professors hired from universities taught them some essential common sense and methods.

This includes, but is not limited to, "the determination of rape charges," "cases concerning property division and child custody in cohabitation relationships," and "the definition of the return and gift of betrothal gifts," etc.

The knowledge I gained was fragmented, but it was all very practical.

The part we're about to discuss is something that even the white-haired teacher during our legal training never mentioned.

Lisa glanced at the draft agreement on the coffee table; it was as thick as a small book, which made her somewhat intimidated.

Ultimately, Sun Xining was the bolder one. After quickly glancing through the agreement and discovering it was more complicated than she had anticipated, she mustered her courage and said:
"Attorney Qi, if we have to wait for you to read and understand the entire agreement, it might take up a lot of your time. Why don't you just tell us directly?"

"I think this agreement should have given us some time to consider it. After you finish explaining it, we can take a look at it ourselves, and there shouldn't be any problems."

Sun Xi Ningning added one more sentence at the end.

Qi Jiayi looked up at her and asked, "You are Sun Xi Ningning, right?"

"Yes, she is Lisa."

Sun Xi Ningning was not surprised that Qi Jiayi already knew their names beforehand, so she nodded.

Qi Jiayi gave her a half-smile, and gained a deeper understanding of the two girls in front of her.

She suppressed the strange emotions in her heart, as well as that inexplicable resentment, and quickly returned to her work mode, becoming completely focused.

"can."

Qi Jiayi nodded slightly.

This was within her expectations.

Such a thick draft of the agreement would be difficult for even herself to read in a short time, let alone for these two legal novices.

Even if the two were willing to look, Qi Jiayi was unwilling to waste her time; however, according to procedure, she had to present the agreement first.

"The core of this agreement actually consists of two parts."

Qi Jiayi paused, then reminded them, "You must listen carefully to what I am about to say. If you have any doubts in the future, everything will be based on the agreement. If you need to consult me ​​again, you will need to pay a fee."

"how much is it?"

Still feeling nervous, Lisa instinctively asked a question.

"$100."

Qi Jiayi glanced at her and replied.

"That's alright..."

Lisa immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she doesn't have much savings right now, she can always afford this amount of money.

"One minute."

Who knew that Qi Jiayi would add another sentence at this moment.

"what?"

Lisa's brain went blank for a moment.

$100... for one minute?

Wouldn't that cost $6000 per hour?

Converted to RMB, that's tens of thousands...

Good heavens, this is too exaggerated!

Lisa instinctively felt that Qi Jiayi was lying to her, but Sun Xining, who was standing next to her, felt that Qi Jiayi was probably not lying.

Because Zhou Wang is very capable in her eyes, by the same token, Qi Jiayi, who was hired by Zhou Wang as his private lawyer, must also be very capable.

She has a relative who works at a law firm, and she'd heard the relative boast before when they came over for dinner: in China, the consultation fee for an average lawyer is around three to five hundred yuan, but top lawyers can easily charge several thousand, or even more outrageous fees...

But if she remembered correctly, the unit of measurement that her relative mentioned was "hours"...

Qi Jiayi, however, charges by the minute.

"I'm going to start."

At this moment, Qi Jiayi offered a reminder.

Both girls instinctively sat up straight, their posture becoming serious.

Regardless of whether they could afford Qi Jiayi's consultation fee, the main point is that if they had a choice, they certainly wouldn't want to face Qi Jiayi alone again.

...This woman's aura was so strong that both girls felt immense pressure just by looking into her eyes.

"The first part, simply put, is similar to a 'family trust'..."

Qi Jiayi explained for a moment, then noticed that both girls looked completely bewildered, so she had no choice but to explain further:

"A 'family trust' is a wealth management tool. You can think of the settlor mentioned here as Mr. Zhou Wang. He will entrust a portion of his assets to a specific institution for management, and then, according to the agreement, the income generated by the assets will be distributed to your personal names according to the agreed terms..."

Although Qi Jiayi had tried her best to use simple and easy-to-understand language, she still had to repeat herself several times before the two girls could barely understand.

"So, after we sign this agreement, we'll receive a sum of money every month?"

Lisa blinked and asked.

"If we only look at the results, yes."

"Then...then that means being kept by a sugar daddy, right?"

Lisa's cheeks flushed slightly, but she still couldn't help but whisper.

Given her status, she wouldn't feel embarrassed to use the word "sugar baby." She just felt that the lawyer was trying to say the same thing, even though he was going around in circles.

Is this how the rich play?

Even the simplest romantic relationship can be explained in such a complicated way using legal provisions...

"It's not entirely what you think."

Qi Jiayi was also somewhat helpless, but she simply explained, "You need to understand that 'trust assets' are very different from ordinary property. First of all, they belong entirely to you personally."

"Ok?"

"In other words, even if you get married in the future, these continuously deposited funds will only be considered your personal assets under the law, and will not need to be divided in the event of a divorce. In addition, it has a confidentiality attribute, and you will pay a lower tax rate, etc..."

"Completely my own?"

Lisa's eyes finally lit up.

She had also heard about some other women in the group who had been scammed. They seemed to have everything when they were together, but once they broke up, they were left with nothing. They were taken advantage of for several years and in the end, they only received a few bags that they didn't know if they were genuine or not... "Yes, it belongs entirely to the individual."

Qi Jiayi became serious again at this point, “But since there are benefits, you must also bear the corresponding responsibilities. If you want to receive this money on time every month, you must fully fulfill your obligations.”

"This obligation refers to..."

At this moment, Sun Xining, who had been listening silently, finally spoke up and asked a question.

For some reason, she had originally resolved to treat last night as a perfect ending, to put an end to the complicated relationship between her and Zhou Wang, but now, being in the same situation, she unconsciously began to think along the lines of Qi Jiayi's words.

"Obligations have two aspects."

Qi Jiayi turned to a certain page of the agreement, pointed to the contents, and said, "The first aspect is work-related."

"Work?"

This word made the two girls look at each other in bewilderment.

Isn't it supposed to be "being kept"? How come it's related to work?
"Actually, it's less of a job and more of a planning suggestion from President Zhou. This obligation isn't mandatory; you'll gain more if you fulfill it, but you won't lose anything if you don't."

Qi Jiayi said calmly, "For example, for you, Ms. Sun Xining, we have provided you with about six or seven different options. Some are to work in public welfare organizations, such as being the head of a charity project that cares for the growth of teenagers from single-parent families. Others are to start your own business, such as a coffee shop, a milk tea shop, or a nail salon. You can do whatever you like..."

Sun Xi Ningning listened in a daze, a strange feeling rising in her heart.

So, is Zhou Wang concerned about my future?
No, he didn't just care; he's directly intervened...

This was completely different from what Sun Xining had initially expected—that Zhou Wang would try to appease her with material things. Sun Xining finally felt caught off guard.

Besides that, a strange sweetness was overflowing.

...In fact, Sun Xining overlooked a fundamental issue: in just one morning, how could Zhou Wang have the mind to think about so many details?

These are all the results of Qi Jiayi's collective efforts, or rather, the efforts of her legal team.

From a human nature perspective, it's not a good thing for a woman to be too idle, especially when Zhou Wang is destined to be very busy. Giving them some important tasks can reduce various troubles.

When Zhou Wang himself read through these terms, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration... My sister Jiayi is still awesome!

At that moment, Zhou Wang felt that Qi Jiayi was the one who was truly suitable to be his "housekeeper".

He originally favored Jiang Qingkui, but now it seems that the two of them can each manage their own affairs. Jiang Qingkui can take charge of public appearances and help him shoulder the heavy responsibility of the group's development, while Qi Jiayi can become his minister in charge of his private life and help him plan for a better future...

"What is the other obligation?"

At that moment, Lisa blinked her long-lashed amber eyes and asked first.

"On the other hand, there is your personal life. Unlike 'work,' these obligations are somewhat mandatory. If you violate them or fail to meet the requirements, the contract may be terminated at any time, and it is even possible to recover all the benefits you have received from the agreement."

Upon hearing how serious it was, both girls became nervous.

Qi Jiayi then flipped through a few pages of the draft agreement, pointing to the numerous clauses on it, and said, "You can take a look for yourselves. There are quite a few clauses, so I won't repeat them all. If you don't understand anything, just ask me."

Lisa and Sun Xining lowered their heads and began to read the terms and conditions. As they read, both girls' cheeks began to flush...

Although the wording is subtle, the content of these treaties clearly has a certain direction.

"No contact with other members of the opposite sex that goes beyond designated boundaries"

"Control your diet and maintain your figure"

Pregnancy is not permitted without permission.

"..."

The terms and conditions were written in a more complex way, and there were no explicit words, but in their understanding, that was roughly the meaning.

In short, they have to give their whole heart and soul to their clients.

Lisa didn't find anything strange about it, because she had actually signed similar agreements with the club before, but they were nowhere near as detailed or complicated as this one.

After reading to the end, Sun Xining closed the draft agreement. After thinking for a moment, she looked up and asked:
"Um... Attorney Qi, I'd like to know how much money we get each month?"

Lisa secretly gave Sun Xi Ningning a thumbs up.

Lisa had actually wanted to ask this question from the beginning, but she was afraid of offending Qi Jiayi or Zhou Wang, who was somewhere, so she kept it to herself.

She didn't think Zhou Wang was stingy; after all, his standard of living was what it was, and even if he just let a little slip through his fingers, it should be enough to satisfy her.

But not knowing the specific numbers still makes me a little uneasy.

After all, they have so many obligations to bear...

Moreover, if she went against the rules, everything would be for naught, and the girl would naturally feel very uneasy.

She completely forgot that she had given Zhou Wang her best self last night, and even if Zhou Wang just packed up and left now, there was nothing she could do.

"Because of the different trust assets, the expected returns you two will receive each month will also differ. You can check the details on page 27 of the agreement."

Upon hearing this, Lisa and Sun Xi Ningning both picked up the draft of the agreement and turned to the page that Qi Jiayi had mentioned.

Sun Xining saw that her "trust target" was the equity of an unlisted group in Hong Kong Island, and the amount on paper was very small, only "0.05%".

But further down, there is an expected profit figure.

When Sun Xining saw that number, her breath hitched and her heart raced.

According to the agreement, the expected monthly income from this equity stake will be no less than HKD 11, which is approximately RMB 10.

Below that is another clause, which states that the duration of this benefit is "100 years".

Yes, that means that barring any unforeseen circumstances, once she signs this agreement, she can receive this money until she dies.

At this moment, Qi Jiayi spoke up again.

"You also need to be aware of one more issue: the expected return stated in the agreement is only for the first month. According to the agreement, your trust assets will increase over time, and your monthly returns will also increase..."

"If all goes well, and you can maintain this agreement for more than a year, your expected monthly income will not be less than 300,000, and it will continue to rise..."

Three hundred thousand?
Just one year?
This surprised even Sun Xi Ningning.

Moreover, Qi Jiayi also said that this was only the minimum limit.

"This money is not actually the entirety of your profits."

Qi Jiayi said meaningfully, "If you are willing to 'work,' you will receive even more benefits. We will also provide the start-up capital in full. In addition, all the gifts that President Zhou usually gives you are not included in the agreement and can be used as you see fit."

Sun Xi Ningning opened her red lips, but couldn't say anything for a moment, while her heart began to waver wildly.

She really just wanted to say goodbye to Zhou Wang and leave...

But now, she suddenly felt like she couldn't move anymore.

(End of this chapter)