Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 289, Section 287: The Child Carries Gold

It was a quiet evening, but Li Zhi found herself suddenly very busy.

First, she liked Wang Lei's post on WeChat Moments, and then she became a Zhihu assistant, replying to countless private messages from former colleagues.

There are many details about her transformation from intern to boss that even she doesn't know how to explain.

But while replying to the messages, she inexplicably felt very happy.

The next morning, at Leying Law Firm.

Several lawyers were chatting while brewing espresso, and the conversation naturally turned to their partner who had just won an award.

"Did you see that? At the Donghu District Political and Legal Work Conference, our partner really stole the show."

Attorney Wang, who is in charge of government relations and compliance, took a sip of coffee, her tone filled with unsurprised appreciation.

"【Advanced Unit in Safe Community Construction】 and 【Pilot Project for Innovative Community Governance】, two prestigious titles."

"As expected."

Attorney Zhang from the litigation department leaned against the counter and spoke.

“Secretary Li Jianguo personally conducted research there. The model and data are solid, and the district needs such an innovative model.”

"He's really figured out this model."

Leying Law Firm and Mingli Company have been cooperating for some time.

Many people only gradually saw Zhou Mingyuan's abilities and vision when the honors were slapped on his face.

"The key is to seize the right opportunity."

Attorney Wang further analyzed.

"Now everyone from top to bottom is emphasizing the modernization of governance capabilities and systems, and resolving grassroots conflicts is of paramount importance."

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The short-haired girl had just sat down at her workstation and hadn't even had a chance to turn on her computer when she heard a murmur of conversation coming from the open-plan break area not far away.

The source of the voice was a group of young lawyers and assistants, led by her supervising lawyer, Zhuo Luxia.

"It really is!"

A male assistant wearing black-rimmed glasses nodded repeatedly, while holding his phone and looking at news photos over and over again.

"Mr. Zhou next door is simply amazing."

"It's not just about being young, it's about achieving success at a young age. The key is his aura. Look at the way he accepts the medal, the way he shakes hands with the leaders, you can't tell his actual age at all."

"That skill, that strategy, that understanding!"

"Attorney Zhuo, didn't you say before that when you went to the Christmas Eve party last time, you met a lot of business tycoons through President Zhou's connections?"

"Yeah."

Zhuo Luxia, dressed in a dark gray suit skirt, held a cup of freshly brewed coffee, leaned against the counter, and nodded with a smile.

"Some people are just born different; you can't understand them using common sense."

“Last night I specifically checked the publicly available information about Mingli Company and their ‘police-enterprise co-construction’ model.”

"It has to be said that President Zhou's sensitivity to policy trends and his ability to implement them are truly terrifying!"

"He filled certain gaps in police work with his professional legal services, and he also presented solid data showing that the number of petitions decreased by 32%!"

What does this mean?

She paused, glanced at the people who had gathered around, and continued her analysis.

"A political achievement that falls from the sky and is presented to the leader."

"Think about it, receiving this honor is not just a win-win situation for Mingli, it means something else entirely."

"This is tantamount to the Donghu High-tech Zone Political and Legal Affairs Commission using its official credibility to provide the ultimate endorsement for Mingli Company's professionalism, impartiality, and social value." "From now on, in the High-tech Zone, and even throughout Jiangcheng, Mingli Company will have a natural priority entry ticket and a strong trust barrier for any project involving legal services."

"This intangible asset is more valuable than financing."

"Attorney Zhuo is right!"

Attorney Wang picked up the conversation, his eyes shining.

"This is a good thing for us too!"

“With such a strong relationship with our partners, local law firms that want to compete with us for business will have to think twice about our influence.”

"what?"

Another legal assistant couldn't help but ask, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Brother Wang, is this also beneficial to us?"

"nonsense."

Wang Lu rolled his eyes, crossed his arms, and patiently explained.

"Don't you know what 'a child carrying gold' means?"

"Does anyone really believe that this world is a free-flowing system of trade? Wealth has never existed independently of power."

“It is perfectly normal for wealth owners without the protection of power and energy to be plundered or fished out to sea, especially for entrepreneurs who are relatively free and atomized. They are no different from the ancient saying about a child carrying gold.”

"To be honest, I really admire Mr. Zhou for this. He does it exceptionally well, handling everything with remarkable ease."

"That's it"

The young assistant seemed thoughtful.

In fact, this phenomenon is particularly evident in certain industries.

If a person acquires a large sum of money without the protection of power or violence, the first thing they must do is find connections and curry favor with influential people, and then use funds and effort to continuously build a network of interests to win the approval of certain people in power.

In this way, those who have designs on him will inevitably be wary of the power behind him, thus ensuring his long-term success.

Haven't you seen how many Web3 and cryptocurrency upstarts have been targeted and attacked?
The wealth of pavilions and towers is fleeting, but power and influence are eternal.

Throughout the morning, discussions about Zhou Mingyuan and Mingli Company took place intermittently in the law firm.

Li Zhi sat at her workstation, listening to every word of the conversation.

Hearing these senior lawyers analyze Zhou Mingyuan's achievements with such familiarity and admiration, she felt incredibly conflicted.

"Golden status," "political and business connections," and "access pass."
Many niche terms gradually emerged from the mouths of my colleagues.

Cold and precise, it sketched out a relatively unfamiliar image of Zhou Mingyuan for her.

The short-haired girl could sense that the way people around her were looking at her was subtly different.

Perhaps it was because of her overly close relationship with Mr. Zhou next door that a subtle sense of inquiry and envy arose.

As soon as lunch break was over, Li Zhi said goodbye to her supervising lawyer, Zhuo Luxia, and left the law firm early.

She suddenly received a message from her mother in the morning.

Gu Qionghua is coming to Jiangcheng on a business trip.

Therefore, Li Zhi needs to go to the Mercedes-Benz 4S store first to retrieve her car before she can go to the airport to pick up her mother and bring her to the city.

The 4S store's after-sales service is efficient and professional. The manager personally handed the brand-new car keys to Li Zhi. The car body was spotless and showed no signs of repair.

Sitting in the familiar cockpit, Li Zhi felt a little more relaxed.

After setting the navigation to Tianhe Airport, the white Mercedes-Benz C-Class merged into the midday traffic.

Li Zhi glanced at her watch, estimated the landing time of Gu Qionghua's flight, and slightly increased the car's speed.

(End of this chapter)