South area of Liberty Building, the lounge next to the conference room.
Zheng Zhongshi's face looked ugly.
The middle-aged man in a suit and tie sitting next to him is his newly hired lawyer, Wang Zhengren, who comes from Mingde Law Firm in Xinfa District and is a third-level senior defender.
After firing the Manila team, Zheng Zhongshi went directly to Red Law Firm. However, Red Law Firm declined him on the grounds that there was a conflict of interest between the company and their long-term partner, Jin Taiping Insurance.
I went to several larger law firms, and they all agreed that if the two of them didn't receive 300,000 yuan in compensation together, it would be difficult to reach a settlement with the other party, especially since the other party's attorney was named Lu Qianxing.
It wasn't until yesterday that a law firm called Mingde was willing to take his job.
But in the negotiation just now, unexpectedly, the other party raised the offer with three conditions. The first condition, the compensation amount to the female clerk was increased to 400,000 yuan; the second condition, the compensation to the Western horse owner was increased to 200,000 yuan. One hundred thousand yuan; the third condition remains unchanged.
The man named Lu didn't come forward at all. It was his three apprentices who participated in the negotiations, each one more ruthless than the other.
They say that when one party makes an offer, the other party must respond, and if there is no response within a few days, the old offer will be withdrawn because everything is changing.
No matter how Wang Zhengren talks, the other party won't let go.
Now, during the half-hour intermission, Zheng Zhongshi felt that if he didn't come out to take a breath, he might want to kill someone, and he felt extremely irritable.
Listening to the nagging of the lawyer named Wang in front of me, I just wanted to give him a big slap in the face.
But I'm afraid that the same mistakes will happen again, just like the Manila team. It seems that if Manila had been allowed to continue, things would never be like this, and they would get worse and worse.
"Mr. Zheng, what the other party said does make sense. The grand jury has passed the hearing on the kidnapping case. Moreover, the case has been scheduled and the first court date has been set. If the other side withdraws the case, it will indeed have an impact. Lawyer Lu’s reputation.”
"Who the hell are you with?" Zheng Zhongshi finally couldn't help it anymore and stared.
Wang Zhengren sighed, "Mr. Zheng, even if you beat me and scold me, I will say it. It's because you don't believe your lawyer and keep delaying it. That's why we are in this uncontrollable situation. You don't understand the law at all." , if you insist on going your own way, you may face twenty years in prison..."
Zheng Zhongshi stood up in a hurry, "It's been another twenty fucking years, what the hell is wrong with you?"
Wang Zhengren sighed, "You can scold me. If it can relieve your anger, you can scold me, but as your lawyer, I still hope you will not fire me. Otherwise, the situation will develop even worse. If you don't try to reach a settlement, you will only Go to jail."
Wang Zhengren's face was full of sincerity, as if you could hit or scold him if you wanted, but I really think about you.
Seeing the loyal look on Wang Zhengren's face, Zheng Zhongshi gritted his teeth, snorted, and sat down again: "What do you think we should do?"
Wang Zhengren sighed, "Mr. Zheng, you are not young anymore, you are almost fifty, right? Twenty years in prison, waiting for you to come out..."
Zheng Zhongshi waved his hand, "You don't need to give me relief pills. If I really spend twenty years in prison, I won't be able to get out!"
"Yeah..." Wang Zhengren sighed deeply.
Zheng Zhongshi turned sideways and said, "Hey, what do you think is their bottom line and how much money can they spend to get this done? Why do I feel like those three little bastards don't want to loose a penny?"
"If it's six hundred thousand, Mr. Zheng, can you afford it?" Wang Zhengren didn't seem to care, but he looked at Zheng Zhongshi's expression seriously.
"What the heck, I don't even have that much money when I sell houses and land!" Zheng Zhongshi was annoyed for a while. He usually yelled out when drinking, but he often boasted that he was worth a million. He also had the nickname "Zheng Million" in his circle of friends, but in fact, Although horse owners have received a lot of support fees and various bonuses in recent years, for example, last year, the support fees for the owners of 80 horses exceeded 200,000, and the entire stable won more than 400,000 bonuses. Although the bonus was 6% Ten percent belong to the horse owner, and ten percent belong to the knight. But in fact, for example, the old Count Vandersar only took a small part of the bonus, and most of it was used as a reward for the stable.
But the cost of stables is very high, and after all, horse owners like the old Van der Sar are in the minority.
He also comes from a grassroots background and has not really risen to prominence for more than ten years. Therefore, he cannot get out the 600,000 yuan even if he sells all his property, including investment stocks, etc., unless all the portion that has been distributed to his children is also If you do this, follow him and sell your house and land.
Zheng Zhongshi felt a little regret in his heart. He had only participated in horse racing last year. Moreover, he was very cautious and only selected a few confident events to help others make bets. But he made so much money. If he had done it earlier, he would have made a lot of money. After all these years, his net worth will at least double what it is now.
Wang Zhengren looked at his expression and nodded, "Mr. Zheng, that's what I think. Actually, you are at the peak of your career now. If you don't have money, let's take it as much as we can, even if we sell the house or the land? You still have to pay for everything." You can fight back, but if you go to jail, it's all over."
"So, our focus is on the third item. The stable cannot be transferred, nor can an apology in the newspaper affect your reputation. In this way, as long as the stable is still in your hands, it will not affect your status in the horse racing circle. Then, You can still win back what you have lost now, right?"
Zheng Zhongshi was frowning.
Wang Zhengren said: "Of course, we can't pay 600,000. For kidnapping, our bottom line is 250,000. For the horse owner, our bottom line is 100,000, so we can recognize 350,000. What do you think?"
I don't know why, but when he talked about it from beginning to end, it seemed like spending 350,000 to solve this matter was a good result.
Zheng Zhongshi calculated that although the 350,000 yuan was a big pain in his body, it was not impossible to get it out. At worst, in the future horse betting games, if he could participate as much as possible, he should have a chance. In two or three years, the money will be back.
The plan has been decided, Zheng Zhongshi nodded: "Okay! Including your 10,000 yuan in legal fees, I will spend a total of 360,000, right? Just treat it like I feed the dogs!"
Wang Zhengren nodded with a smile and didn't look angry at all.
He only had one assistant lawyer, and he sighed inwardly. Lawyer Wang might not be able to receive such a lucrative lawsuit in a few years, so if he was scolded by this rough man, just scold him a few times. This rough man, It's certainly not intentional.
…
An hour later, the three of them returned to the lounge. Zheng Zhongshi was furious, "Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!" and kicked the sofa hard.
The assistant lawyer did not dare to stop him, but when he turned around, there would definitely be a claim bill sent to his lawyer Wang.
Because in terms of legal relations, the real temporary borrower of the other party's lounge is his own lawyer Wang.
The other party refused to let go, and his lawyer Wang's expression became less calm.
If the other party lowers the price by tens of thousands, it means there is still room for negotiation. However, within an hour, Lawyer Wang broke the news and the other party refused to let go of any of the three conditions, let alone lower the asking price by a penny.
"Do I really want to squat for twenty years?!" Zheng Zhongshi stared at Wang Zhengren.
Wang Zhengren sighed softly: "It should be difficult to escape after more than fifteen years. If you encounter a harsh judge..." Then he said helplessly: "Mr. Zheng, I won't hide it from you. Lawyer Lu Qianxing is very popular in the judicial circle. If you are familiar with it, it is not difficult to deliberately ask the court clerk to help arrange a judge who is strict and has a good impression of him. This is an unspoken rule. I have also used this little trick, but I have to say that when I meet him, then, I don’t have any hope that we can find a judge who is more in line with our expectations.”
"That's why I said you may be sentenced to a cumulative sentence of more than twenty years."
Zheng Zhongshi gritted his teeth, "Damn it! What kind of world is this! Is there still a king's law?!"
The assistant lawyer smiled bitterly, when you kidnapped other people's affairs officers, abused or even poisoned the racehorses that the owners paid a lot of money to buy, didn't you think about the law? Now, you are just like a victim. I can only say that evil people need to be bullied by evil people.
In the eyes of the good people at the bottom, you are a bully who cannot be offended, but when it comes to others, you are not good enough. They don't want to do anything to you, they don't make any extra moves, they just follow the rules of society and it's easy. Song ordered you to live or die, right?
"Six hundred thousand, just six hundred thousand, but I want to keep the stable!" Zheng Zhongshi gritted his teeth, "I'm going to borrow money and sell houses and land, and I don't want to beg these inhuman bastards anymore!" Those bastards who bully others! They will go to hell sooner or later!"
Wang Zhengren was stunned, and while he was relieved, he was also a little worried. In this case, would he still be able to get his 10,000 yuan in legal fees?
…
In the office, Lu Ming looked at the settlement agreement that had been reached.
This is not what I expected. Originally, the bottom line for the compensation I gave was a total of 350,000 yuan, 250,000 yuan for Bi Xiaoting, and 100,000 yuan for my little Jennifer.
At the stable, he planned to give the horse more strength, as a way of thanking him for taking in his fifteenth wife's racehorse.
Moreover, I also have some thoughts about horse racing. After all, it is a good place to socialize and meet new friends.
Of course, I was also planning to ask Zheng Zhongshi to take over Ma Zengli's old city stable.
After all, if Zheng Zhongshi is not given food to eat and he is forced to bankrupt his family, then the meaning of his reconciliation is meaningless. If it were him, he would rather go to jail.
But the new agreement was that the compensation would be as high as 600,000, but the third agreement on the stable was cancelled.
"Master, neither of them dare to come. It was my decision. I think the current conditions are more in line with the interests of our client, although the bottom line is different from what you explained..." Tong Xiao'e spoke and looked at Lu Ming secretly. face.
"Moreover, Zheng Zhongshi was so angry that the three of us were vomiting blood, and he was dizzy and angry. I don't think there will be any changes if we don't agree as soon as possible and sign with him immediately, and instead come to ask for your instructions again."
Lu Ming looked at the content of the agreement, and then looked at Tong Xiao'e who was a little uneasy.
"Well, okay, go ahead and ask someone to call Bi Xiaoting back. Oh, forget it, I'll go by myself."
"Yes..." Tong Xiao'e couldn't tell whether the master was happy or angry, and she felt a little wilted, lowered her head and walked out.
"Xiao'e!" Lu Ming smiled, "Well done!"
ah? Tong Xiao'e turned around and saw Lu Ming smiling at her. Immediately, the gloom in her heart was swept away, and she felt that the scenery before her eyes suddenly became brighter.
"You are right. The current agreement is more in line with the interests of our client."
"Well, thank you, Master!" Tong Xiao'e bowed deeply and walked out briskly. The moment she walked out, she clenched her fists and said "yes" in a low voice.
Lu Ming smiled, looking at his eldest disciple now, he will definitely be able to stand alone in the future.
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Bi Xiaoting was not allowed to participate in this negotiation, so as not to reveal any flaws in her expression and be spotted by the other party's lawyer.
At the Ma Zengli stable in the old city, Bi Xiaoting is accompanying Jennifer to take care of "Princess Love".
Seeing Lu Ming, Jennifer, who was dressed in a snow-white knight uniform, immediately ran over happily. Lu Ming naturally hugged her into his arms and kissed her gently on her delicate face. Jennifer immediately lowered her head shyly and happily. head.
"Xiao Bi, come here!" Lu Ming waved to Bi Xiaoting.
Bi Xiaoting walked over quickly.
Lu Ming took out a check and handed it to her, "This is for you! I paid you in advance, but deducted 50,000 yuan in legal fees. My apprentices and related affairs officers can't work in vain, can they?"
Bi Xiaoting was stunned when she saw the number on the check, "Boss, didn't we just reach an agreement..."
The amount of the check is 350,000 yuan.
Lu Ming smiled. Apparently, because this matter had spread all over the world, a business officer she was friends with naturally called her to tell her.
Nowadays, the affairs officials are going crazy. In addition to envy and jealousy, they also feel the same way. Following such a boss, because he has been a little wronged, he will enter the millionaire class in the blink of an eye. This is too shocking. . As for the effect, although it may have some side effects, making people feel that if they follow me, there may be opportunities for pie-in-the-sky opportunities at any time, and they may even take the initiative to look for opportunities to show loyalty to themselves but may encounter danger, but the positive effects are definitely there. , their loyalty, if they are playing games, will they all skyrocket by 20, reaching an average of more than 90?
"Just take it. If you want money, the law guild will come forward. If you take the money, you will be at ease."
"I, I can't take so much..." Bi Xiaoting shook her head, "This, this is too much..." She was not being polite, she was indeed a bit confused.
Although she had fantasies about this, hoping that she could get tens of thousands of dollars, but how could she have imagined it? Is it 350,000? I was afraid that I would never be able to save this much money in my ten lifetimes.
Moreover, even if the other party pays this much compensation, the legal fees are only 50,000?
What price does the boss charge? And if you are not the boss, you are afraid that getting a few thousand yuan in compensation from the other party will be overwhelming.
"Boss, I really can't do it. I, can I just give you a small change?" Bi Xiaoting lost her ability to think as she spoke, just reacting instinctively.
Lu Ming smiled: "You can digest it yourself. In addition, you should resign, but I hope you will continue to be friends with Jennifer." In fact, there is no need to ask for the next words. As long as you have some emotional intelligence, you will not break up with her. Jennifer's relationship.
Especially after you have this money, you will want to make more money, and you will need to attach yourself to a higher class like Xiao Shiwu, who is also qualified to drink soup.
After all, it is sudden wealth with no basis in itself, just like winning a few super jackpot lottery tickets. Therefore, if you want to have a relationship like Xiao Shiwu, you are afraid that you won't be able to find it through digging holes.
Lu Ming ignored Bi Xiaoting, who was a little confused, pulled Jennifer to the side, gave her the check for 200,000, and said with a smile: "For your family."
Originally, Jennifer would not take his money, but when she heard it was for "household use", she immediately took it happily and said, "Well, thank you, sir!" She rolled up the check and put it into a beautiful little bag. As for the amount, Yes, I don’t really care.
Lu Ming and Jennifer talked for a while, but saw Bi Xiaoting slowly walking over.
"Boss, I, I can take one hundred thousand!" Bi Xiaoting said cautiously. Indeed, the amount is too big and really scary. Moreover, from some perspective, it is right for the boss and the law firm to take the lion's share. She added: " Moreover, I, I don’t want to resign, so I can still work as a affairs officer next to the Fifteenth Queen, is that okay?”
Lu Ming smiled: "It's up to you to do your work. As for the check, Madam Shifififif will take you to deposit it later, and then you can think about it slowly."
She asked Jennifer to take her there for safety reasons. After all, Jennifer was surrounded by bodyguards, so she didn't have to worry about being robbed.
Bi Xiaoting said: "Well, after I save it, I will immediately transfer 250,000 to your law firm." It feels more at ease no matter what. After all, the world of the rich is scary. Although the boss is not this kind of person, but the law firm, He also has a partner.
Lu Ming glanced at her and said, "That's up to you, but in this case, you will be a big client of our law firm." He smiled as he said that.
