Spy Wars: Red Shopkeeper

Chapter 10 Come to the door
Even when the two drove to the gate of the French Consulate, Wolf was still marveling at Gu Yansheng's genius idea.

"Gu, you're a genius. This not only earns you the friendship of the two gangs and earns you exorbitant legal fees, but it also lets these newspapers advertise for you for free. What a fantastic idea."

Gu Yansheng could only accept Wolf's flattery with a smile, shrugged and said, "Wolf, I'll be relying on you later. After all, I'm a newcomer."

"Of course, we are partners now."

Wolf came here to help Gu Yansheng save the situation.

If he didn't come, Gu Yansheng might not even be able to enter the door here, which would be too embarrassing.

Of course, helping is one of the reasons. As a lawyer, he cannot work for free. If he can really negotiate with both parties, he will get a commission from the lawyer fees paid by both parties according to industry regulations. He can watch people perform and get paid at the same time. It is a very cost-effective deal.

"arrive."

The two men got out of the car and walked towards the consulate entrance. As a senior, Wolf reminded them one last time, "But the stakes are high this time. You're putting your entire reputation on the line. Think carefully. If you fail, you won't be able to survive in Shanghai. There's still time to change your plan."

He was not exaggerating. It was foreseeable that if Gu Yansheng failed in this matter, he would not only be laughed at as a clown in the legal profession, but all the newspapers he attacked would gang up on him and would even use his corpse to whip him from time to time. By then, his reputation would definitely be ruined.

Gu Yansheng's face showed no fear as he spoke cheerfully, "For the case itself, the two ends of the scale are guilt and criminal law. This is fair. For me, one end is reputation and the other is reward. The more I put pressure on others, the more I will gain. Only those who work hard can win."

"Hahahaha, I like this metaphor."

After all, he is a young man who has just arrived in Shanghai. If he wants to gain a foothold, how can he get promoted without putting down some pressure?

"Hello, we are here to meet Consul Richard. I am Jonathan Wolf from Danwen Law Firm, and this is Gu Yansheng, our partner. We have an appointment." Wolf stepped forward to greet them.

"plz follow me."

The embassy staff were very polite.

When the two of them came directly to the consul's office and met the consul without waiting for a moment, Wolf gave Gu Yansheng an admiring look, which meant only one thing: you win.

Gu Yansheng nodded slightly and accepted it with a smile.

At that time in Gu Bo's office, after everyone confirmed that the case could be handled, Wolf and Gu Bo suggested that they go directly to the Municipal Council. They had acquaintances in the Municipal Council in the French Concession. As long as they explained the pros and cons clearly and used some connections, they could make Gu Yansheng's case go forward more smoothly.

However, this suggestion was rejected by Gu Yansheng.

Gu Yansheng simply said, "I don't intend to and can't approach the Municipal Council about this case. I'm going directly to the consulate."

"The consulate? We don't know their people well, why do we have to go to them?"

Gu Yansheng told him that the emperor was not anxious, but the eunuchs were. However, this only applied to small matters. In big matters, it was the eunuchs who were not anxious, but the emperor.

"Because above the emperor there is the retired emperor."

Wolf now looked at Consul Richard, who was just waiting for them. Although he acted calm and composed, it was a bit too much for a consul. So he subconsciously glanced at Richard's crotch. Wasn't this anxious man just another kind of eunuch?
"Wolf, long time no see. The last time we met was at the coming-of-age party that Sir Wilson hosted for his daughter, right?"

Richard seemed very enthusiastic and came up to shake hands with him with a smile. Wolf was also very enthusiastic. The two of them talked about polite words and some romantic things.

In terms of social status, it is obvious that the consul has a higher status, but the differences in foreign judicial systems have given lawyers a noble status. A successful lawyer only comes into contact with rich and noble people, and only these people can afford large legal fees, so there will not be any obvious distinction between high and low on the scene.

The two talked enthusiastically, and Wolf naturally introduced his new partner, Gu Yansheng, to the consul, but the consul obviously didn't care much.

A person who just came to Shanghai would not attract his interest. Who knows if he is a relative of some Chinese bigwig?

When he was eighteen, Gu Yansheng stood like a minion.

After a pleasant chat and some face-saving work, the consul finally let them both sit down and served each of them a glass of red wine.

"Wolf, you just said that Mr. Gu has something to discuss with me?"

"Yes." Gu Yansheng took over the conversation, "Mr. Consul, I wonder if you have read this morning's newspaper? I'm sure the content is not very good."

Speaking of this, Richard's face immediately darkened. He put his wine glass on the table with a bang and snorted heavily: "The newspapers nowadays write nonsense!
They actually slandered that France would transfer law enforcement power to Japan. What a joke!
I've had my staff call all the major newspapers and lodge a serious complaint with them, demanding they publish an apology! If they don't correct their mistakes immediately, I'll send a formal letter to the foreign ministries of various countries, demanding they correct their mistakes immediately!

"I'm afraid it's of no use."

Gu Yansheng sighed and stopped talking without saying anything more.

Richard looked at the young man shaking his glass, frowned and said, "What do you mean?"

Gu Yansheng gently put down his wine glass, looked at Richard, and said calmly: "It has already happened.

The man was taken to the police station, and reporters also photographed Japanese military police lurking outside the police station. There are photos as evidence, and the people in the photos were wearing standard military boots of the Japanese military police.

Mr. Richard asked the newspaper to apologize, and the newspaper just said that they were just publishing the facts they saw.

Is that wrong? Yes, it is.

Then why apologize?

The consulate sent them a letter. Since the newspaper's headquarters is in the French Concession, this letter might be of some use.

But Mr. Consul, do you think those newspapers headquartered in the International Settlement, or even in Hongkou and Zhabei, will listen to you?

And using diplomatic means to force others to apologize
With all due respect, Mr. Consul, this would be even more difficult to do.

I believe that once you send a note to the diplomatic departments of various countries, they will ask you a question.

Why help the Japanese?
Maybe you can say that it was Chinese agents who killed people in Shanghai and disrupted the order of the French Concession. The reason is certainly reasonable, but is this a reason for them to apologize?
Will they apologize to you for this? I believe it is difficult to do so.

Unless France is willing to give up some of its other interests to various countries and use interests to shut them up, of course, this is possible, but is it worth it?
I won’t talk about the level between countries. Taking a step back, Mr. Consul, even if a deal is reached at the top level, is it a good thing or a bad thing for you as the Consul in Shanghai?
Shanghai has mainstream media from all over the world. The news this morning may appear on the desks of politicians from all over the world this afternoon.

Even if this matter eventually becomes a small matter and disappears into thin air, will your resume become more glorious or dishonorable?

As for the French upper class who know all this, are they happy or unhappy about you? "

No one likes to be poked in the lungs, and it was a direct and merciless poke, with all the fig leaves torn off directly. Richard's face turned ugly. If he didn't know the impact, he would not have guessed what these two people were here for, and there was no need to wait.

However, knowing is one thing, and hearing others say it is another. This is really hard to hear!
He looked at Wolf with a stern face: "You didn't bring him here today to make me angry, did you?"

"Of course not, my friend."

Some played the bad guy, while others played the good guy. Wolf stepped forward and patted him on the back to comfort him. Then he raised his hand as a gesture to ask him to listen to what he had to say, and picked up his wine glass to indicate that he must relax.

Richard was not in the mood for this. He had no choice but to look back at Gu Yansheng, took a deep breath and said, "What do you want to say? Go on."

“It has happened, and it is undoubtedly a negative event!
So Mr. Richard, no matter how hard you try, whether you solve this matter yourself or through the diplomatic department, the best result is to make a big thing small or a small thing nothing.

The newspaper will not apologize to you, at most they will let time dilute everything.

It is even less likely that the consulates of various countries will urge their newspapers to apologize to you. It is already a great victory for you if you can get the newspapers to stop publishing such news.

But the impact is the impact, and the impact has already been caused!

In the eyes of Shanghainese, the French are giving way to the Japanese. In the eyes of the world, you, Mr. Richard, made this decision on behalf of France. And among the French elite, your reputation must be bad. Don't worry."

Gu Yansheng raised his hand to stop Richard from speaking: "The decision may not necessarily be yours alone, it may come from a higher level, but Mr. Consul, it is enough for one person to take the blame.

If you still want to move up, your competitors will bring up this matter at critical moments in future competitions, and you will have no way to defend yourself.

Even if you don't want a promotion and want to retire peacefully, this unclear matter will be a stain on your resume for life.

Gu Yansheng raised his hand and said, "Mr. Wolf, you came with me today to offer you a solution. We can help you obtain formal apologies from all the major newspapers. A formal apology that is aboveboard."

(End of this chapter)