Spy Wars: Red Shopkeeper

Chapter 8 Boss
"Good morning, Mr. Gu. My name is Wen Yan. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work." Wen Yan bowed slightly.

It might be a little difficult psychologically for a 40-year-old man to bend down to a young man in his twenties, but he didn't show it on his face at all. The first impression was good.

"You got the chance yourself. The questions I asked are fair. Come on in."

Gu Yansheng opened the door with his key, walked to his seat and put down his bag.

"When people are restless, they tend to magnify their own shortcomings. Last night's long, hopeless wait might have ended up being just a joke, a joke of the upper class taking a nasty stab at the lower class. It's inevitable that some people will get annoyed and even curse at me."

Gu Yansheng smiled at him and said, "Since you were able to stay until the end and Miss Susan recommended you to me, this assistant position should be yours.

"But I'm curious, you're about 40, right? You applied for the last assistant position yesterday, so why did you stay? Couldn't you find another job?"

Wen Yan pursed his lips and nodded with a wry smile. "It's true that it's hard to find a job, but it's not impossible. It's just that there aren't that many cases in Shanghai right now. Instead of struggling in a small firm, it's better to work for a big one and get some benefits. I'm 37 years old and have a family to support."

"Tsk, the truth."

Gu Yansheng nodded, "What is your salary expectation?"

Wen Yan had obviously thought about it long ago. "50 yuan base salary, and the commission will be determined by your participation in the case. You decide."

"You seem very confident in your abilities?"

Although a basic salary of 50 yuan is a lot for ordinary people, it is not high for the legal profession.

Wen Yan wasn't being modest at this point. "I have a little experience and am familiar with the basic procedures and laws, but I'm not very fluent in foreign languages. I hope you won't reject me because of that. I can help you in other areas."

I understand. If you want to survive in the legal circle of the concession, you are born inferior if you have poor English. If the opposing lawyer and the judge speak in English and your lawyer can't understand them, you will just be at a loss and won't even know that the judge and the opposing lawyer are working together to trick you.

Wen Yan said that it was indeed difficult for him to find a job. Now it seems that it is not only difficult, unless he works as a lawyer in a gang-type company to make a living, other law firms have many choices now and will not hire someone who is not good at English.

But Gu Yansheng doesn't need him to know English, it won't be better.

"I agree to your salary, and I will also give you appropriate treatment based on your ability. The prerequisite is that you pass the assessment."

Gu Yansheng took out a newspaper and spread it on the table, nodding at the headline. "You're new here, and so am I. If you want money, we need to find it. Do you see the money? This is the money."

Wen Yan stepped forward and glanced at the newspaper. He speculated, "I've seen this news before. Are you planning to contact the families of these people and have them pay us to rescue their loved ones from the police station?"

Gu Yansheng remained noncommittal. "I have a meeting. Give me a plan after the meeting."

I went out to find Wolf in his office. Wolf was frowning and his expression was not very good.

"what happened?"

"Gu, something unexpected happened. Our boss, Mr. Gu Bo, has a different opinion on the contract I gave you as a partner. He thinks I was too casual.

It's my problem. I firmly believe that I will not make a mistake in choosing you. With your performance, you are definitely worthy of a partnership contract, but."

Wolf shrugged helplessly: "According to the process, I should indeed discuss it with him and his two partners before making a decision. After all, he is the boss."

"I see. So you want to turn me into an ordinary lawyer? Oh, Wolf, it doesn't matter. I don't care. I can cancel the contract and sign a new lawyer contract."

To Gu Yansheng, it really didn't make much difference, and it wouldn't embarrass Wolf, the generous man who lent him 500 dollars.

Wolfe was still unhappy. He said with a stern face, "You gave up so casually, Gu. You should have tried to convince him. He's a prim American. I told him you're very capable. If you went to our rival's house because we broke the contract, it would be a huge loss and a threat to us. I've already said it, and you gave up. I'd be embarrassed. Gu, this is all I've tried for you."

"Hahahaha, I see." Gu Yansheng thought about it, then nodded with a smile: "Okay, then I'll give it a try."

"Come on, I'll take you to him. You have to convince this old-fashioned American man."

The boss's room is on the second floor of the law firm. It has a nice view and is spacious.

"Cooper, I brought him here."

The American old man in front of me was over 50 years old. He was wearing a well-ironed suit. The material was obviously of high value. As he sat there, he had the air of a superior who was intimidating without even getting angry.

It was only when he walked out from behind the desk that I discovered that the American had a slight limp and was leaning on a cane that looked like cherry wood with a golden eagle head on it.

"Gu Yansheng, Mr. Gu." Gu Bo's Chinese pronunciation was very accurate, and then he switched to English at a very fast speed.

"Wolf has already told me about your interview experience. On behalf of the law firm, I welcome you to join us.

However, the partnership part was indeed Wolf's own decision, and it was not subject to the senior management meeting of the law firm, so the contract must be revoked.

If you are dissatisfied, you can take legal action and sue Wolf for fraud in the Concession Court. He has no right to skip the high-level meeting and make decisions directly for the law firm."

Gu Yansheng shook his head after hearing this: "Mr. Gu Bo, this is wrong. If I were to sue, I would of course sue the law firm directly.

The contract I signed was with the law firm, it was stamped with the law firm's official seal, and it was signed in a formal setting at the law firm, so there were no witnesses.

As a founding partner of your firm, Mr. Wolf has undoubtedly represented your firm many times in handling matters and lawsuits in the concession. He is therefore qualified to express your firm's wishes.

Legally, I have no obligation to clarify that your company must obtain consent from several people before it can stamp this seal, and only then will the seal be authentic and valid.

If a real official seal cannot represent the legal effect of a contract, and it can be overturned simply by a few people saying "I don't know" or "I didn't agree", then at least 90% of the contracts in the world can be invalidated just because someone is not aware of it.

It was a formal location and a formally signed contract. I really have no reason to sue only the individual and not the law firm.

Of course, I can sue both of them.”

Bang! Gu Bo slammed the crutch in his hand heavily on the floor, his eyes flashing coldly.

"You can sue me if you want! This is in the concession. You're a Chinese, you can't win."

"Winning or losing in court isn't the point. I'm building a reputation, and by standing on your shoulders, I have plenty of places to go. I'm sure your opponents will be happy to have me join them. In other words, no matter how this goes on, I'll win, and you'll lose."

Gu Bo stared at Gu Yansheng with hawk-like eyes for a long time. After confirming that Gu Yansheng did not avoid him at all, he walked to the sofa beside him and spoke in a gentle tone when passing by Wolf.

"It seems you have good taste."

"of course."

Wolf breathed a sigh of relief. It was hard to say whether they had really been in a confrontation just now.

Now that Gu Yansheng has been recognized, he feels much better and his reputation is so good that he can even get proud.

"Don't look at his youth. I knew his talent the moment he opened his mouth during the interview. My eyes are much sharper than the eagle on your cane."

"You are formally welcome to join us. Please take a seat."

"Thank you."

Gu Yansheng sat down, and Gu Bo also said bluntly: "The status of a partner is different from that of a lawyer. As you said, to a certain extent, a partner represents the will of the law firm, while a lawyer is just a subordinate.

Since the establishment of Danwen Law Firm, every person who has been promoted from lawyer to partner has handled wonderful major cases.

As a lawyer who has just arrived in Shanghai, it will be difficult for you to gain recognition from others without any achievements. It will also make outsiders feel that your status as a partner in the law firm is cheap. This is my concern. I want to be responsible for the law firm. I hope you don't mind.

Gu Yansheng smiled slightly: "It's human nature."

"Okay." Gu Bo nodded. "I agree that the partnership agreement will officially take effect, but the agreement doesn't cover your US dollar salary. Ultimately, your lawyer's skill is reflected in the price you're offered. I hope you can quickly produce a strong case record so that when the client comes to us, I can offer you a reasonable opening price."

Gu Yansheng nodded: "I will do it as soon as possible."

"Gu has just arrived in Shanghai, Gu Bo, how about I give him a case to help him build a reputation as soon as possible?" Wolf decided to help him to the end.

Gu Bo did not object: "This is your own case, you decide for yourself. As long as you can convince the client, I have no objection."

"I'll give it a try." Wolf frowned slightly and thought about the case at hand. "Gu, you know, some clients come to me because of me. I have to do more work to make them trust you, so it may take some time."

He's a good person, but Gu Yansheng doesn't need it.

"Wolf, thank you for your help, but it shouldn't be necessary. Have you read this morning's newspaper?"

(End of this chapter)