Chapter 21: Young Master Li
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
"It's like this. I'll have many legal transactions in the future, and the amount will be relatively high. There will be many legal problems involved before and after the transaction. I don't understand, so I need professionals to do the checks for me."
"May I ask how high the sum you mentioned is usually?"
Li Mo thought for a moment before replying, "At least 10 million."
"Then what do you need me to do, Mr. Li?"
"Let me give you an example. I have an item that needs to be auctioned. What you might have to do is to register the item, entrust it to safekeeping, entrust it to the auction house, settle the amount, and the entire process. I probably need these services. The legal problems that might arise in a series of processes need your support."
"This is my specialty. I also have my professionalism and professional ethics. If it's legal, I can solve any legal problem. If I can't solve it, I'll find a legal team to solve it for you," Zhu Mingcheng said frankly. "But when it comes to fees, I'll settle it according to the market price. Of course, if it's a long-term partnership, there will definitely be special discounts."
Li Mo took a sip of water and smiled. "I like to speak openly."
"Then I'll tell you the details of my fees. I'll do it according to the requirements you mentioned. I want to collect 100,000 yuan for every transaction that exceeds 10 million yuan. I want to collect 200,000 yuan for every transaction that exceeds 500,000 yuan. I want to collect 500,000 yuan for transactions that exceed 100,000,000 yuan. The fees that might appear in the future will be calculated separately. I won't collect legal consultation fees, travel expenses, and so on separately."
After saying that, Zhu Mingcheng looked at Li Mo's reaction.
"The coffee made by a five-star hotel barista won't taste good when it's cold. Lawyer Zhu, drink some first."
Li Mo picked up the glass of water and took a small sip. There was no reaction on his face.
"Mr. Li, what do you think?"
"I've consulted with a number of law firms and talked to other lawyers recommended by my friends."
Li Mo paused and looked at him calmly.
Zhu Mingcheng was actually a little nervous from being stared at.
"I know a little about your situation."
Zhu Mingcheng began to feel uneasy. The fees he offered were from a legitimate large law firm. It would naturally not be a problem if he was not unemployed, but he was currently working at home. The fees he proposed were a little unfair.
For the first time, he felt that the young man in front of him was unfathomable.
"Mr. Li, this fee…"
"There's no problem with the fees. I agree. However, whether we can become a long-term cooperative relationship depends on Lawyer Zhu's ability. Let's work together today."
Zhu Mingcheng immediately stood up and said respectfully, "Mr. Li, just watch my performance."
"Don't be so restrained. Sit." Then, he and Zhu Mingcheng began to chat. Of course, they were all more interesting, such as where the delicious food in the capital was.
"Lawyer Zhu is quite knowledgeable about food."
"I don't know much about food. It's just that I have a daughter who likes to eat. Other than studying, she spends most of her time thinking about what to eat today and what to eat tomorrow. She has a notebook filled with many snacks and delicacies she has eaten. She even said that her dream is to be a gourmet when she grows up. As her parent, I'm almost worried to death."
"It's a blessing to be able to eat. There's only life and delicacies in life that can't be let down."
"Aiya, Mr. Li thinks the same as my daughter."
Li Mo smiled and said, "Because we're all foodies."
The two of them chatted more and more happily. About half an hour later, they received a call from Gu Fengxian. Li Mo looked at the door. He was making a call there. There were four people accompanying him. The fatty in Armani was Niu Yingjun.
"GM Gu, over here."
"Little Mo, your golden eyes are really famous. In the future, the City God Temple will be your world. On the way here, President Zhu called me and told me about your battle results yesterday. It really scared me. He told me that you still have good things in your hands and might have to make a move. He asked me to contact you quickly."
Master was right. President Zhu was indeed a big mouth. Li Mo didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It seemed that he couldn't escape the title of "Golden Eyes".
"Young Master Li, I have entertained angels unaware. We're really fated to meet again today."
Niu Yingjun's eyes were almost narrowed into a line as his chubby hands reached out to hold Li Mo. He was really shocked to see Li Mo just now. He was the one whom he met at the Panjiayuan Antique Market yesterday.
"Hello, CEO Niu. You know GM Gu too?"
"Why are you calling me CEO Niu? I'm the third son at home. Young Master Li, please treat me as a friend and call me Third Fat Niu . It sounds more intimate."
Niu Yingjun's words made people feel comfortable. He pulled the relationship between the two of them into a closer relationship with just a few words.
"GM Gu has already joined our New Era Auction House and is the general manager. I'm his deputy now. Young Master Li, you have to take care of your brother's business in the future."
"CEO Niu, I contacted you this morning, but the person who picked up was a woman. She has a bad temper."
Niu Yingjun was stunned. He hurriedly took out his cell phone and looked at it. His expression immediately turned ugly. "I'm sorry, Young Master Li. I'll teach her a lesson later."
"Don't. Teaching a woman a lesson is the most useless. Fortunately, we still met after going around."
"Young Master Li is still the magnanimous one."
"Call me Li Mo." Li Mo shook his head. He was not used to Niu Yingjun calling him Young Master Li.
"CEO Niu, Little Mo is more easy-going. Don't make it seem like we're strangers. We're all friends. Be casual." Gu Fengxian was a steady person and had a stronger aura. Only then did Niu Yingjun let go.
"Let me introduce you to my legal consultant, Lawyer Zhu."
Zhu Mingcheng hurriedly handed over his business card. These people were obviously of status. They might even have a cooperative relationship in the future.
"Little Mo, CEO Niu, you've met before. These three are all antique appraisal consultants in our company all year round. I can't wait to see your results."
"Alright, let's go up together. My master is also here."
In the presidential suite, Liu Chuanqing and Gu Fengxian exchanged pleasantries for a while before getting to the point. Li Mo placed the Great Dragon stamps and the "All Mountains and Rivers in the Country Are Red" stamp on the table. Third Fat Niu immediately pounced on them. This was the first huge order after he took over the family business. If the deal was successful, it would definitely shock those at home.
The three accompanying appraisal consultants calmly took out their portable equipment. They had professional tools to appraise the authenticity of the stamps.
"Little Mo, congratulations on being specially recruited by Beijing University."
"How did you know about this?" Liu Chuanqing asked in surprise. Then, he thought of something. "Alright, President Zhu can't hold it in."
"Hahaha, the legend of the 'Golden Eyes' is probably spreading around the City God Temple now." Gu Fengxian laughed. "But is what President Zhu said about the Ming Dynasty's amphora with the same color glaze true?"
"I'm waiting for the scientific appraisal of an authoritative organization. There's still no final conclusion." Liu Chuanqing was more humble, but the smug expression on his face revealed his inner thoughts.
"If it's the real thing, it's definitely a treasure among national treasures. It's easy to exceed more than a billion yuan at the auction."
Gu Fengxian's eyes lit up. One billion yuan could make one's blood boil just thinking about it.
"Old Gu, give up."
Zhu Mingcheng, who was sitting at the side, felt that his throat was very dry. Their conversation had simply broken all his guesses about Li Mo. He could not help but correct his attitude again and warn himself that he had to seize the opportunity today and perform well.
"Young Master Li, you're really awesome. Your golden eyes live up to their name." Niu Yingjun jogged over excitedly. "Young Master Li, the three consultants' preliminary judgment is that it's the real thing. They still need to further appraise it. There shouldn't be a problem."
"CEO Niu…"
Niu Yingjun hurriedly interrupted Li Mo. "Young Master Li, if you like me, call me Third Fatty."
Li Mo could only take the opportunity to say, "Third Fatty, your butt is on that Ming Dynasty Rhino Horn Cup."
Niu Yingjun was so frightened that he hurriedly stood up and carefully took out the Rhino Horn Cup from his backpack. It was indeed the antique he bought for 500 yuan yesterday.
"Let me take a look." Gu Fengxian took it and flipped through it for a while. "The Asian Rhinoceros Horn Horseshoe Cup is indeed from the Ming Dynasty palace. Although it's a little insect-eaten, it can be repaired and won't affect its value. This kind of thing is rare now."
"Young Master Li, I'll book this first."
Third Fat Niu carefully wrapped up the Rhino Horn Cup again. The Old Master loved carvings with a theme like Shoushan
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