Spy Wars: Red Shopkeeper

Chapter 23 Get Money
The next day, in the morning.

As soon as Gu Yansheng arrived at the office, Wen Yan came over.

"Mr. Gu, the car issue has been resolved. The people over there brought back news that we can discuss it. They will come to the Hongyun Restaurant across from the train station at 3 o'clock this afternoon."

"Okay, I understand. You'll go with me then."

"Ok."

Gu Yansheng picked up the phone and called the finance department, asking when he could withdraw his legal fees.

The finance department told him that generally speaking, the amount of the contract that comes into effect will be deposited into the bank account they opened once a month. If there are special circumstances and it needs to be withdrawn in advance, then he can fill out an application form and the finance department can make an extra trip to the bank.

However, theoretically, the amount before the contract comes into effect cannot be withdrawn. Gu Yansheng has to find a way himself, such as obtaining the signature endorsement of Wolf or Guber, or come back tomorrow.

Always stay with me.

"Wolf, transfer the money." Gu Yansheng went straight to the door.

"what money?"

"I need money for attorney fees. I want to withdraw it in advance, and I need your signature and consent."

Gu Yansheng pushed the application form in front of Wolf, "Thank you."

Wolf felt like he was being forced into something. He was stunned for a moment before picking up the pen to sign. "Gu, are you planning to run away? You can't wait even a day. If so, please let me know in advance so I can change the court attorney. The documents haven't been submitted yet, so there's still time."

"I don't have this idea yet."

"That's good." Wolf signed, capped his pen, and handed the document over, but didn't let go.

Gu Yansheng pulled it, and heard Wolf say, "I knew that with your ability, you would soon stand out in the concession. Was my vision accurate?"

"If you want to hear me flatter you, just say it. It's accurate, absolutely accurate. As an angel investor worth 500 dollars, I am deeply grateful to you."

Wolfe let go and smiled brightly, "Have fun spending your money."

“Spending money may not be pleasant, but you should be happy.”

"What do you mean?"

"Keep it a secret, I'm leaving."

Gu Yansheng went out to find the finance department, handed over the documents, and the American finance department began to settle the accounts.

"Mr. Gu, this business brings the total revenue to the law firm to 3,000 pounds. Congratulations."

As soon as the three thousand pounds was paid, the female staff in the office cast attractive glances at him.

Although no one knew Gu Yansheng, it did not prevent them from knowing that he was a young money-printing machine.

"According to your contract, since you sourced the cases yourself, your commission should be 80%. The remaining 20% ​​will be used as operating costs of the law firm, such as taxes and rent, and needs to be deducted. That is..."

"Two thousand four."

"Yes, two thousand four. You have a really good calculation ability."

?

"Then the next step is your personal tax payment. According to the tax regulations of the International Settlement, individuals with an annual income exceeding 3000 silver dollars are required to pay a progressive tax at a rate of 1% to 10%. My law firm will pay this on your behalf.

Your income of 2400 pounds is calculated in silver dollars, which is 38400 silver dollars according to today's price. The highest part reaches the 7% baseline of 20,000 silver dollars. After the exchange rate conversion, you need to pay 122.38 pounds in taxes.

In addition, there is a defense contribution, which is levied at 15% of the tax payable, which is 18.35 pounds.

Then there is the municipal construction donation, which is paid at 0.5% of the total income, which is 12 pounds.

So, in the end, your total income is £2247.27. Wait a moment, let me calculate it again. Yes, that's the number. If there are no problems, please check and sign here, and I will arrange for someone to transfer the amount to your bank account."

Well, there was also the passing god of wealth, 153 pounds, which means nearly 600 US dollars were gone. You may not feel how painful it is to say that 600 US dollars was lost, but if you say that you were charged tax on 600 grams of gold, it would be very painful.

Of course, if you calculate the total tax rate, a little over 9 percent is not unacceptable. As a law-abiding citizen, Gu Yansheng would never evade taxes. Of course, this American financial lady from a well-known law firm would not give him the opportunity.

Sign and get the money.

An hour later, the finance lady accompanied Gu Yansheng to the VIP room of HSBC Bank.

As a customer who currently has more than 2200 pounds, which is about 8800 US dollars, Gu Yansheng is qualified to attract the attention of the bank's assistant manager.

Especially since this is a new partner of the major client Danwen Law Firm.

"Mr. Gu, if you need anything in the future, please feel free to contact me. No matter what the matter is, I still have some connections in the concession. Of course, as for HSBC itself, even if it is somewhere else, as long as there is an HSBC bank, such as Hong Kong, we can help Mr. Gu with whatever he wants to do."

The assistant manager gave Gu Yansheng and the finance department a suitcase for money and accompanied them to the door.

Getting to know the assistant manager of the bank was an unexpected gain. People in this position do have extensive connections, and who knows where they might be of use in the future.

Go back to the law firm and pay the money first.

Wolf's 500 dollars, and Wen Yan's share of the work.

"Your bonus is 5%." Gu Yansheng put 120 pounds on Wen Yan's desk as he entered the room, fulfilling his promise.

Wen Yan was preparing documents for court, and the money that fell on the table made his eyes glow green.

"so much?"

Although a 5% commission is not much in the legal profession, it is a large base.

If I were still working in the small law firm I used to work in, the total commission for most cases would not be as much as this commission.

No matter how little it is, the young lawyer will have to share the money with everyone.

Wen Yan struggled for a moment, but still took half of it and said, "Mr. Gu, please give me less. You still need money. Half of it is more than enough."

After all, Wen Yan also knew that Gu Yansheng had lost all his money and still wanted to buy a car.

"It doesn't matter to you. What's yours is yours. The child is growing up, so use this to improve your life."

Wen Yan's work ability may not be particularly outstanding, but as an old lawyer and Shanghainese, he knows all kinds of people. The information he can obtain is more important to Gu Yansheng than his work ability.

If you buy the news yourself, you may spend more than this money. You're just getting the salary of a clerical worker for nothing.

"I just went to Wolf's office. He's almost done. How are your documents going? My requirement for the court documents is that they must be written in such a way that the opposing lawyer can't use them against me."

"It's all done. I'll proofread it again right away."

"Well, have them send it over when it's done. Don't forget the meeting at three o'clock. I have to go out for something."

Gu Yansheng put the box in the office, picked up a pen and left.

Wen Yan watched Gu Yansheng leave, and kept watching until his figure completely disappeared. Then he showed a very happy smile, grabbed the banknotes and kissed them hard. After the excitement, he thought of the hardships in the past, and his eyes became moist.

Then he thought of the good things in the present, smiled, put the money in his pocket, kept it close to his body, sat down and started working with full energy.

After leaving the law firm, Gu Yansheng bought a newspaper on the roadside and called a rickshaw to the Bund.

Today is the second day of the appointment with Lu Bowen, and it is also the time to convey the next steps. The contact matter must be resolved.

In the car, he tore off a small piece of newspaper bit by bit, wrote down the content with a pen, and then put the note in the inner pocket.

Arrive at the Bund and walk to the cafe next to the Shanghai Public Works Office.

Gu Yansheng went in and ordered a cup of coffee. He sat there until 11:45, then got up and went to the bathroom. He dipped one end of the note in water to make it a little sticky, and casually stuck it on the ground in the lower left corner of the door frame.

After blowing on it with his mouth to make sure it wouldn't be easily disturbed by the wind, Gu Yansheng went out and went to the teahouse to wait for Lu Bowen's arrival.

(End of this chapter)