Free Web NovelChapter 359: Chapter 248: Negotiations? Arrogant Negotiations!
Let’s talk...
Xu Liang squinted his eyes, scanning Dong Jianbao up and down.
He also knew the other’s intelligence.
Dong Jianbao initially handled cases related to Superstar Pharmaceutical Group but was later reassigned to Zhao Hailong’s defense, preventing him from confronting Xu Liang.
Now he’s appearing at the hospital...
’Abandoned Zhao Hailong’s defense?’
’No, the defense for Zhao Hailong never had any chance of victory; it’s not so much abandoning as it is a reasonable use of resources...’
’And someone like Dong Jianbao... is being used to deal with me?’
Xu Liang sized up the lawyer in front of him, his mind racing with countless thoughts, arriving at a conclusion in just a few seconds.
’Blue Shield Law Firm is feeling the pressure...’
’Lawyers often aren’t afraid of public pressure, so it’s... Han Chengguang from the Pharmaceutical Group!’
’They’re starting to pressure Chai Shiring!’ freewebnoveℓ.com
Xu Liang felt a hint of amusement but didn’t show it on his face; instead, he looked expressionlessly at the lawyer in front of him and nodded slightly.
"It’s me."
"Lawyer Dong doesn’t visit the Three Treasures Hall for no reason, what’s brought you to me?"
His tone was full of mockery, but Dong Jianbao didn’t show a trace of anger, continuing to smile:
"This time, I’m here for something unrelated to the case, just to discuss some cooperation in the business field."
Cooperation?
Cooperate with whom?
Cooperate with Blue Shield Law Firm!?
As expected, in the next second, Dong Jianbao took out a cooperation contract that had been printed not long ago from his briefcase, handed it to Xu Liang, and said:
"Our director appreciates your abilities, and the stage in Hanhai City is too small..."
"So, I’m here to discuss with you in detail; if you’re willing to cooperate with the law firm..."
"Blue Shield Law Firm’s resources are at your disposal!"
Xu Liang was unmoved and expressionlessly took the contract and looked at it.
After a few seconds, his eyebrows twitched slightly.
After a dozen seconds, a few keywords appeared before his eyes.
A few minutes later... Xu Liang looked at Dong Jianbao in front of him, almost laughing in anger.
"Lawyer Dong, may I ask, your so-called resources at disposal... does that mean Conscience Law Firm’s lawyers can take on cases in the name of Blue Shield Law Firm?"
Dong Jianbao explained:
"Yes."
"Your law firm is currently in its infancy, mostly dealing with civil litigation and criminal defense."
"While cases involving financial interests are scarce, Blue Shield Law Firm doesn’t lack them; if you..."
Before he could finish, Xu Liang immediately spoke:
"Then tell me, if a case is won, whose name will be used for publicity?"
Dong Jianbao paused, then replied: "Naturally, it would be under Blue Shield Law Firm’s name."
"What about the litigation fees?" Xu Liang asked again.
"Naturally, the commission fee would be thirty-five percent as per regulation," Dong Jianbao said.
Xu Liang looked at him, his smile gradually fading, then said:
"Lawyer Dong, you should know that a law firm’s lawyer can’t take on another firm’s cases, right?"
By regulation, a lawyer can only practice for one firm.
Therefore, what the other party said about using Blue Shield Law Firm’s resources is pure nonsense!
"Unless..."
"The two firms merge and become partners."
Xu Liang paused, then spoke directly:
"You’re saying Chai Shiring lacks a partner?"
"Fine, ask him how much he is willing to give me in shares? If it’s forty percent, we can talk."
Shares? Partner!?
Even forty percent of the shares!?
Dong Jianbao’s facial muscles twitched slightly, surprised at such a bold demand.
No joke,
If this condition is agreed upon... then the owner of Blue Shield Law Firm would no longer be Chai Shiring.
It would be Xu Liang!
Good heavens, giving away a law firm operated for decades all for one case!?
Not even if Chai Shiring went mad would he ever do such a thing!!!
"Mr. Xu is joking."
Dong Jianbao gently reminded: "Naturally it doesn’t involve shares..."
"You were the one joking with me first!"
Xu Liang’s voice suddenly lowered, his expression slightly unpleasant, his dark eyes fixed on the other party.
His tone contained a bit of anger, his chest noticeably rising and falling.
He understood clearly.
Han Chengguang is very likely applying pressure on Blue Shield Law Firm, hence they sent Dong Jianbao to him for ’peace talks.’
But...
This is utterly a joke of peace talks!!!
"I ask you, if the firms merge, who annexes whom?" Xu Liang asked solemnly.
Dong Jianbao paused, then replied, "Naturally Blue Shield Law Firm would be dominant."
"So you’re saying..."
"Your meaning is Conscience Law Firm should disband and everyone join Blue Shield Law Firm."
"Then work for Blue Shield, even with gratitude and servitude!?"
Xu Liang laughed in disbelief, gaining a new perspective on the other’s shameless audacity.
Dissolution of the law firm, everyone being swallowed gets explained as ’using Blue Shield Law Firm’s resources’! fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Moreover, the commission earned still legally requires the firm to extract thirty-five percent!!!
Really...
Shameless!!!
But Dong Jianbao offered an explanation:
"Lawyer Xu, Blue Shield Law Firm will open a new department for your team, and you can be the department head..."
In his eyes.
Even being merely a department head under Blue Shield would be a gain for Xu Liang.
After all, Blue Shield has a long-standing reputation; its semi-annual revenue exceeds Xu Liang’s earnings over several years!
Over the course of a year, with commissions alone, the total easily surpasses ten million while Conscience Law Firm barely reaches a million, and that’s optimistic.
So... being annexed, even with just a head position, Xu Liang should consider it a gain.
Is this arrogance?
No, it should rightly be described as arrogance!
Xu Liang stared at Dong Jianbao expressionlessly for a long time before finally speaking:
"How about we draft a new contract?"
Redraft it?
So there’s room for negotiation, huh?
Dong Jianbao’s eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face. He quickly said:
"Please go ahead, Lawyer Xu."
Xu Liang also smiled and said:
"How about this."
"Blue Shield Law Firm merges with Conscience Law Firm from now on."
"I will establish a special department for Blue Shield, jointly led by Chai Shiring and his partner."
"My firm’s commission rate is not high, only twenty percent, which is fifteen percent less than Blue Shield’s!"
"Every lawyer at Blue Shield can earn fifteen percent more commission fee."
"How does that sound?"
Blue Shield merges with Conscience!?
Dong Jianbao’s face was instantly astonished, then his expression darkened as he said:
"Lawyer Xu, you must be joking..."
"You’re the one who started joking!"
Xu Liang’s voice suddenly became loud and sharp, staring directly at him.
"Get lost!"
"Tell Chai Shiring, the second trial is in 14 days!"
"See you in court in 14 days!"
"By the way... during these 14 days, Chai Shiring better figure out what exactly Han Chengguang has done."
After he finished speaking.
As Dong Jianbao felt a sudden urgency to say something, Xu Liang gave him no chance, simply bypassing him and walking out.
Seeing the other party disappear, Dong Jianbao’s twitching lips finally came to a halt.
Truth be told, Dong Jianbao genuinely thought the conditions offered by Chai Shiring were pretty good.
After all, with Xu Liang joining the firm, even though he wouldn’t be the boss anymore, with his capability, he should be able to become the third in command at the firm.
Being the third in command at Blue Shield can’t be compared to being the boss of a small firm, and taking on a few financial cases could easily surpass Conscience Law Firm’s annual revenue.
However, what concerned Dong Jianbao the most was....
"Figure out what exactly Han Chengguang has done!?"
His heart skipped a beat, and he was slightly surprised.
"What does this mean? Is there something Han Chengguang did that the director doesn’t know about?"
He pondered over this for quite some time but was unable to grasp the true intent, ultimately deciding to spend a moment thinking before getting back to work.
The current goals are twofold.
If negotiations can happen, then negotiate.
If agreement can’t be reached... then continue with Sha Jin’s tactics and keep winning people over!
With examples set by Yang Hao and others, dismantling the remaining members of the Mutual Aid Association should certainly be easier.
With no clients for Xu Liang and witnesses turning against him... he didn’t believe this case could continue!
With that thought, Dong Jianbao started moving between various hospital wards.
...
...
Meanwhile.
In the hospital lobby.
Xu Liang took a deep breath, suppressing the anger within him.
Blue Shield Law Firm still stands too high. Even if they were negotiating, they never considered discussing on equal terms.
But it doesn’t matter...
The higher you stand, though the view is broader, the harder the fall!
"Haha, I hope they can hold on for a bit longer..."
Xu Liang murmured to himself, then redirected his focus back to the case.
"Han Chengguang must have been forced by charity..."
After contemplating for a moment, Xu Liang had an idea.
He didn’t hesitate any longer, sat on a chair, took out his phone, and made another call.
"Ring ring ring~"
...
Hanhai City.
Inside the Criminal Police Brigade.
"This day-to-day work is truly monotonous."
"Stop complaining, just do what you’re told. You want excitement at work...? Exciting work wouldn’t come your way!"
"No way, last year I didn’t find work boring!"
"..."
In the Criminal Police Brigade of Hanhai City, Wang Chao, who had clocked in early, was sitting in the office with a look of despair.
His massive body pressed against the chair, making the four metal legs look like they were about to snap.
Nearby, Liu Jin rolled his eyes repeatedly.
Not boring last year.....
Last year was indeed not boring; everyone was crazily busy, unable even to feel the passage of time!
Of course, busyness did have its rewards.
Take Wang Chao, for instance.
Liu Jin had never seen any frontline police officer get promoted as quickly as him!
In just one short year, he had become a First-Class Inspector!
As long as he didn’t make any mistakes before the end of the year, his promotion to Police Superintendent was pretty much guaranteed!
In his twenties, becoming a Police Superintendent within a few years of joining... wow, his future is so bright, people might have to squint!
"Still, last year was great, brings back memories."
Wang Chao said, savoring the thought.
"Shut up and get back to work!" Liu Jin said with a dark face, reprimanding him.
Wang Chao felt a bit aggrieved, but obediently acted as a clerical officer.
In recent months, with no major cases to solve, Wang Chao was forced to handle some paperwork.
To be honest, Wang Chao couldn’t understand any of the documents Liu Jin gave him!
But that was no big deal, as long as the job got done, even if with a few hiccups along the way.
Wang Chao had been slacking off for quite a while, until...
"Ring ring ring~"
The phone rang.
Wang Chao took out his phone and looked at the caller ID: [Xu Liang].
His eyes lit up with excitement and he immediately answered the call.
Before Xu Liang could speak, Wang Chao took the initiative and left a statement.
"Lawyer Xu, you’re looking for me..."
"Do you need my brilliant mind!?"
