Chapter 275: Chapter 172: He’s Really Not Hungry

"Please, go ahead."

Gao Yuan was also curious to know what Ling Yue had in mind.

He only had one reason for wanting Ling Yue: he valued her abilities and hoped she could build a formidable legal team to protect Yuanfang.

"President Gao, why don’t we establish a separate law firm?"

Ling Yue kept her eyes on Gao Yuan as she spoke, but unfortunately, she couldn’t read any emotion on his face.

Seeing this, she continued, "We could operate this law firm independently and provide legal support to everyone—including, of course, any company under your banner."

"The law firm and your companies would settle accounts through normal business procedures. That way, the firm would be responsible for its own profits and losses."

...

As Ling Yue explained her idea, Gao Yuan’s mind raced, rapidly processing it.

Originally, Gao Yuan had just wanted Ling Yue to join Yuanfang Company. That way, he could quickly complete the system’s mission and put that Employee Ability Enhancement Card to use.

Now, Ling Yue’s idea was certainly feasible.

The only thing was, his companies’ operations would become very decentralized.

Yuanfang handled skincare sales, there was the Celestial Paradise Bathhouse, and next up were the Fertility Center and a security company. Now, the law firm would also be independent.

’I might have to rethink my management strategy going forward.’

"If we were to establish an independent law firm, what’s your plan for it?"

Gao Yuan wasn’t opposed to the idea. Consolidating his companies had its advantages, but so did keeping them independent.

The key was Ling Yue’s vision for the firm.

Hearing Gao Yuan ask about her plan, Ling Yue paused to think for a moment before replying, "My plan is to find a location and then slowly build up the team."

"We’ll build the firm’s reputation through cases first. After that, its growth will be a natural progression."

Gao Yuan couldn’t help but shake his head as he listened to Ling Yue’s words.

Her plan wasn’t wrong. It was how any normal person would go about it.

But...

Did Gao Yuan need to do things that way?

If this were for Yuanfang Company’s legal department, that approach would certainly work.

But to establish an independent law firm under the Yuanfang brand and do it so cautiously? That seemed a bit cheap.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Gao Yuan cut Ling Yue off mid-sentence.

"Miss Ling the Beauty, we’re not a startup!"

"How about this? I’ll tell you my idea."

Ling Yue was a little stunned at being interrupted. ’Isn’t this how you build a law firm?’

’Jindu Law Firm was built up step-by-step just like this. What’s wrong with that?’

"First, I’ll invest one hundred million."

"Second, I’ll give you one month to build the team. And while you’re building it, you need to spread the word about Yuanfang Law Firm."

...

"You have to think bigger. We have money and influence, so playing it small like this is just... beneath us."

Gao Yuan’s words were incredibly domineering, delivered with an air of absolute authority. His tycoon-like aura was on full display.

His speech truly stunned Ling Yue!

’Is this the legendary ’starting with a hundred million’ I’ve heard about?’

’Rich and willful?’

But Ling Yue really couldn’t imagine how opening a law firm could possibly cost so much money.

Forget a hundred million—she felt like she wouldn’t even need ten million.

Seeing Ling Yue’s expression, Gao Yuan felt a surge of pride. ’Seems like money is useful after all.’

He had finally managed to shock this cool, aloof super-lawyer.

Even if it was just throwing money around, as long as the result was what he wanted, it was fine.

"Feel like you can’t spend all this money?"

Gao Yuan asked with a smile.

Ling Yue nodded. She truly felt it was unnecessary; there was no way she could spend all that money.

"Here, let me break it down for you."

"For the firm’s office space, let’s start with three floors. The annual rent will be ten million."

"Poach talent. Raise the compensation packages for the entire firm. Don’t be afraid to spend money. Building a team by slowly recruiting is too slow!"

...

After hearing Gao Yuan out, Ling Yue finally understood how money like that could be spent.

Renting three floors right off the bat, with an annual rent of ten million—just how high-end did an office building have to be!

Add in renovations, poaching talent, and company cars... after accounting for this whole series of expenses, a hundred million really didn’t seem like that much.

At that moment, Ling Yue was completely drawn into the picture Gao Yuan had painted.

The future of Yuanfang Law Firm unfolded vividly in her mind.

Moreover, thanks to the resources Gao Yuan was providing, the firm would have plenty of clients before it even opened its doors.

First, there were the four companies under Gao Yuan’s banner. Add to that some business from the Lin Group and the Li Family, and it was safe to say the firm would be profitable from the very beginning.

Gao Yuan’s plan was indeed wonderful, but Ling Yue’s brow furrowed.

With Gao Yuan investing so much, how exactly would their partnership be structured?

She had some money of her own, but compared to Gao Yuan’s one-hundred-million investment, the difference wasn’t just a drop in the bucket.

If it was still just an employee-employer relationship, Ling Yue would be reluctant. Her experience at Jindu Law Firm had taught her that she couldn’t just be a salaried worker anymore.

Otherwise, she could be kicked out by the boss at any moment.

However, the vision Gao Yuan had laid out for her was very appealing, and he had explicitly stated he wouldn’t interfere with her management of the firm.

This plunged Ling Yue into a dilemma.

"What kind of partnership would we have?"

Unable to figure it out, Ling Yue tossed the question to Gao Yuan, hoping he might give her a satisfactory answer.

"Two partnership models."

"First, you join Yuanfang Law Firm as an employee. You can name your own salary."

"Second, we establish this firm as partners. You’ll hold a stake in the company and be considered a founder."

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