Chapter 378: Getting an ID Card, Hiring a Private Lawyer

The next day, Yang Qing went to the Gangdao police station, completed the simple formalities, and obtained an ID card.

Because of Yang Rong's face, the chief of this police station also came out to meet Yang Qing.

Everyone thus got to know each other.

After leaving the door, Yang Rong instructed.

"The chief Chinese detective of Gangdao District is Lan Xiang; you kid, stay alert—your father doesn't have much face before him."

"Also, when you encounter Yinglian people here, don't be so confrontational."

"If you can communicate well, do so; if not, detain them. Although the Yinglian people are arrogant, here we are the majority, so they still need to be mindful of some impact."

"Especially a superintendent named Ge Bo, who is especially arrogant—avoid provoking him if possible."

Yang Qing patted his shoulder.

"Old man, look who here dares to cause trouble for the media without restraint?"

"Only those who have something on them are easy to deal with; whereas we law-abiding citizens, they dare not act recklessly."

"To deal with me, they can only use normal means; this is a society ruled by law."

"From now on, you won't do those dirty jobs; you can straighten your back a bit."

"Compared to the Yinglian people, later those involved in black-market activities will be your trouble, because they can disregard the rules."

"So, I'll go find a law firm with a Yingying background shortly to hire a private lawyer."

"You should also get one; with this, as long as you're in the right, you can even talk back to the governor."

"Of course, the premise is that you have enough money."

Yang Rong is a country bumpkin; he never thought of this, and no one here reminded him.

Now, after Yang Qing said that, he doubted.

"Really, are lawyers that awesome?"

Yang Qing laughed, then got into the car.

"Whether it's useful or not, only the user knows."

"We're in a capitalist society; as long as you have money, you can solve most of your worries, including the authority departments you fear like tigers."

"This is not the Mainland, nor Wan Island; this is Gangdao."

"Don't view things with old thinking."

"Look at Senior Detective Lu and Senior Detective Lan—they broke through conventional thinking, attained unprecedented high positions, and thus gained unprecedented wealth."

Yang Qing's words further broadened Yang Rong's horizons.

Even Ah Hui was shaken upon hearing this—those foreigners can actually be dealt with this way.

The father and son all the way arrived at Dejin Law Firm, seeking a compatriot among a room full of foreigners.

On the way, foreigners intercepted and welcomed them.

"Gentlemen, I'm Qiao En; may I help you?"

The attitude is quite good; for the sake of earning money, foreigners also come over, fawning.

Yang Qing grabbed Qiao En.

"Partner, we need two private lawyers."

"You can talk with this boss, but I need a lawyer familiar with Gangdao, so sorry, could you introduce me to one?"

He said this, but actually didn't wait for an introduction; instead, he pulled the person over and came before someone very steady.

"Thank you, Qiao En; I think this person is fine."

Yang Qing's self-directed act left Qiao En bewildered.

Meanwhile, Yang Qing directly pushed him onto Yang Rong, while he himself went up to the companion in front.

"Hello, I'm Yang Qing."

Yang Qing extended his hand.

Lin Ze Shi felt somewhat overwhelmed; working here, being sidelined is normal, and no one had ever taken the initiative to approach him.

Over the years, the cases he handled were also just small ones.

He never expected someone would take the initiative to find him.

He stood up, bent his waist, and clasped both hands with Yang Qing's.

"Hello, hello, I'm Lin Ze Shi; nice to meet you."

This is the person he was looking for; Yang Qing nodded, his newspaper office may in the future face more bullying from Yinglian people.

On the underworld side, Yang Rong has connections; those bigwigs shouldn't give him trouble.

But to deal with Yinglian people, one naturally needs to find one's own person; hiring a foreigner could even result in being sold out and still giving them money.

After all, they are all foreigners.

Yang Qing opened the window and spoke frankly.

"I need a private lawyer whose work is strong, whose courage is great, capable of talking back to heaven, earth, and even air."

"Do you feel you can handle it?"

Lin Ze Shi felt a surge of joy—private lawyer? Isn't that just a maintenance contract?

With this contract, his basic livelihood problems could be solved.

Without worries about life, he would have more energy to improve himself.

Such an opportunity let Lin Ze Shi know that Yang Qing might be his benefactor in this lifetime; he must accept— as for talking back, isn't that just a lawyer's job?

"What's there to dare not? Since obtaining his lawyer's license, the law has granted him the right to talk back to heaven and earth."

"Mr. Yang, I have my professional ethics; within my duties, I can even sue the Hong Fu."

Yang Qing was satisfied with Lin Ze Shi's attitude.

Use it for now; if it doesn't work, change it later.

"That's fine; how do we sign the contract, and how is your fee calculated?"

Lin Ze Shi immediately said.

"May I ask, Mr. Yang, are you planning to have me leave the firm to serve you exclusively, or sign a special advisory service contract with our firm?"

"If you want me to leave the firm, I can't; I'm currently a lawyer at the firm."

What use are you personally? I rely on the law firm's brand and its backing.

"Sign an advisory contract with your firm."

Lin Ze Shi breathed a sigh of relief, but he still thought this good thing might slip away.

Getting into this law firm took him a lot of effort; it's impossible for him to leave because of Yang Qing.

He also needs this law firm's brand.

"That's great; in this situation, we have two options here: hourly or per-case payment, or a lump-sum contract."

"If it's hourly, my rate is twenty per hour; for a case, it's based on………"

Yang Qing directly interrupted him.

"Lump-sum, how much for a year?"

Lin Ze Shi was delighted upon hearing that; the first option might earn more, but the second lets you get money upon signing the contract.

"Mr. Yang, my rate is twenty thousand per year; do you think that works?"

Afraid Yang Qing would think he was asking for too much, he hurriedly explained.

"After signing your contract, I won't sign any other exclusive advisory contracts this year."

"I can be available on call."

"This is already my lowest rate; like Jon just mentioned, he needs fifty thousand per year."

"If you don't believe me, Mr. Yang, you can wait for them to sign the contract there, then we'll sign."

Lin Ze Shi was very nervous; this is his major client, his destined benefactor.

With this successful cooperation, his future path will broaden.

Twenty thousand is actually not little; ordinary people now earn only a few thousand per year, and he can at least get ten thousand.

He can still take on cases from the firm; Yang Qing's priority is just the highest, not that he truly contracted him for a year.

Yang Qing felt fine; anyway, he has over ten thousand in hand.

He pulled out twenty thousand from his pocket and threw it to Lin Ze Shi.

"Sign the contract."

Yang Rong's side is also nearly settled.

Although he doesn't know why his son had him sign with a foreigner, his son's arrangement must have a deeper meaning.

Looking at the overjoyed Jon across from him, Yang Rong felt it wasn't worth it—'Damn, you're a foreigner, how can you look so unsophisticated?'

He didn't realize that not all foreigners are rich; many of them are poor.

Making money, no hesitation.