Xia Xu easily won over Zhang San, the top legal director. The two parties hit it off and quickly finalized and signed the contract.
However, he did not let Zhang San take up the position immediately. Instead, he gave him a few days to deal with school and family matters, and then he would go to report to Chen Leyao himself after a while.
After all, the company’s office location and other personnel have not yet been finalized.
Let’s not talk about Xia Xu for now, let’s talk about Zhang San first.
After signing a rigorous labor contract with Xia Xu, Zhang San returned home with the bank card containing 1.2 million yuan in the bank.
Even though he had a good mental quality, he still felt light-footed when he suddenly had such a huge fortune in his hands.
To be honest, he had never seen a boss like Xia Xu. Normally, everyone doing business would save as much as possible and would even like to reduce the salary. How could someone offer several times the regular salary right away
Moreover, they directly gave him an advance of one year's salary, which was more than one million yuan. This was even more outrageous.
This is not just a few hundred or a few thousand yuan, but more than one million yuan. It is more than enough to start a small company, and it can also earn a lot of money by paying interest if you put it in a bank for a while.
In the end, was it really given to him so easily
Aren't you really afraid that I will take the money and run away, or go back on my word and do something else
You have to know that the labor contract just now was drafted by him himself. It's not that he is conceited, but if he really wants to do something, few people can prevent it.
"Either this boss is a super-rich man who doesn't care about a million dollars, or he is really not afraid."
Zhang San, who had been thinking about this all the way, felt a little more awed when he thought of this.
He obviously didn't believe that the company offered him such an exaggeratedly high salary because they valued his ability and even gave him a year's salary in advance out of trust in him.
After all, this was the first time they met each other. Although he was a law professor, there were many law professors across the country, and it was impossible that he was the only one in their school.
Although he has a certain degree of confidence in his abilities, he is more engaged in education work and does not have many outstanding cases or fame.
He did not think that he was any different from his other colleagues. At most, he was more popular with students because he often made jokes during lectures. He was not even as good as those serious lawyers with many years of professional experience.
Therefore, it is highly likely that the incident today was caused by Boss Xia who learned something about him from somewhere and indeed came to find him specifically, but he definitely did not just value him or trust his character to throw out more than one million yuan so casually.
The remaining two possibilities are...
Do you have money
This Boss Xia is probably quite wealthy.
But according to what he said, he was a self-made man, which means that even if he is very rich, he should not be like the second generation of a wealthy family who does not take money seriously at all.
That seemed to leave only one possibility - although he felt that this possibility was the least likely.
Click.
In a trance, Zhang San opened the door and returned home.
His family conditions are actually quite good. After all, the salary of a university professor is not low. About ten thousand yuan a month plus various benefits and extra income is enough to afford a house.
In fact, because he bought the house relatively early, he was able to get a bargain. Nowadays, their community is considered one of the top high-end communities in the vicinity, which is why Griffin Jones moved in to be his neighbor.
"Lao Zhang, you're back just in time. Xiaohao has found the down payment for his new house."
Zhang San was changing his shoes at the door when his wife came to greet him with a happy face.
"Where did you get the money?"
Zhang San was slightly stunned when he heard what his wife said.
He had excellent logical thinking, so he naturally realized at the first moment that what his wife was talking about could not be the 1.2 million yuan he had just received in advance. After all, he had not had time to say anything about this.
Every family has its own problems. Originally, the family did not have much pressure in daily life to support their son's education. But as the son grew up and started dating a girlfriend, the pressure became greater.
The two parties have reached the stage of discussing marriage, but the woman's side wants hundreds of thousands of dollars in dowry and a new house, which is not enough even if he spends all the money he has saved over the years.
"It's all thanks to Griffin, who said he'd lend it to us, even without interest."
Zhang San's wife's face was full of joy, and she also looked very relieved.
The whole family has been troubled by this matter for a while. Not only has the woman complained about it, but they have also been unable to live in peace. They have had many quarrels and arguments out of frustration and anger.
"Griffin?"
Zhang San showed a hint of realization when he heard this, but he also had a hint of doubt.
Griffin's full name is Griffin Jones. He is a foreign neighbor who recently moved in next door and is usually very enthusiastic.
He had dealt with him several times and had a good impression of him. His wife and son got along very well with him because he was at home most of the time.
But after all, Griffin Jones had only moved in a few days ago, and his relationship with their family was definitely not that deep, at least not to the extent that he could easily lend them hundreds of thousands of dollars. An ordinary family might not be able to borrow such a large amount even from their own sisters.
"There's no need to borrow money from Griffin. I can take care of the betrothal gifts and the wedding house myself."
Although he was a little confused, Zhang San still focused on the present and talked to his wife.
He was obviously very confident in saying this, after all, he had 1.2 million yuan in his bank card, and it was not a loan but his salary.
"Mr. Zhang San, I know you are upright and may not want to owe favors or ask for favors, but forgive me for being frank. You should consider Brother Xiaohao now. Brother Xiaohao's marriage is the most important thing."
Griffin Jones was actually visiting Zhang San's home. He was just sitting on the sofa in the living room chatting with Zhang San's wife and son about the loan. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Zhang San's wife to talk about this matter with such joy on her face as soon as she saw Zhang San come in.
Griffin Jones, who had other intentions, had naturally been paying attention to the situation here the moment Zhang San entered the room, waiting to speak at the critical moment.
"That's not what I meant..."
Zhang San frowned slightly when he heard this.
If he is still worried about the betrothal gift and the wedding house, he might really want to try lending money to this enthusiastic neighbor with a bit of luck. If there is no problem, he will definitely be very grateful to him.
But now he has 1.2 million yuan in his card, which is more than enough for the betrothal gift and the down payment for the wedding house. Without the pressure of this huge mountain, he has become more rational in looking at things.
As a part-time lawyer and law professor who often reads and cites various cases, Griffin Jones's new neighbor's inexplicable enthusiasm to borrow money seemed very abrupt, and he almost subconsciously thought of various cases of loan sharking.
And as my doubts grew, I thought about it carefully and realized that this new neighbor had indeed been a little too enthusiastic since he moved in.
There is nothing wrong with being enthusiastic in itself, maybe that's just his personality, but Griffin Jones' enthusiasm seems to be only directed at their family, and several neighbors nearby don't even recognize him, which is obviously not in line with his enthusiastic personality.
Of course, it was not in line with his code of conduct to presume someone guilty, so he just had a little more doubt in his heart and was cautious. He did not show too much on his face, but just explained to Griffin Jones that he no longer needed to borrow money.
But before he could finish his words, Griffin Jones interrupted him: "Well, Mr. Zhang San, you don't have to be embarrassed. It's not you who is begging me, but I am begging you. In fact, the reason why I am willing to lend you this money is a bit unreasonable."
"I'm sorry, Griffin, that's not what I meant, but I really don't need to borrow money right now. I've raised enough money now."
Griffin Jones' words really changed Zhang San's impression of him a lot.
If one can speak frankly about his or her request, the possibility of him or her harboring any ill intentions is relatively low.
And as I said just now, he never presumed anyone guilty. Regardless of whether Griffin Jones was willing to lend him money because he needed his help, at least this act could be considered a favor.
"As for what you want me to help you with..."
After the explanation, Zhang San continued speaking, but he looked embarrassed halfway through his words.
Of course he would help with small favors, but he was penniless and the only thing he could offer was his status as a law professor. It was easy to guess why Griffin Jones came to him for help.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang San. I won't make things difficult for you. In fact, I just want to invite you to be the legal advisor of my company."
Griffin Jones smiled calmly and said, "After our last conversation, I was deeply impressed by your professionalism. If possible, I think you should be the legal director of my company."
This is said very skillfully. First, it mentions the legal advisor. Even if Zhang San continues to teach at the university, he can do this part-time job legally and without pressure.
As for the subsequent flattery and the position of legal director, this is a kind of temptation and seduction. If Zhang San is willing, they will agree to it. If he is not willing, it will not seem abrupt or presumptuous.
In his opinion, Zhang San should have no reason to refuse. At the very least, he would agree to serve as a legal advisor first, and then he could slowly plan to have him officially join his Tianshen Venture Capital.
As for Zhang San saying that he was no longer short of money, he naturally ignored this matter.
Not to mention that Zhang San was still worrying about the money before he went out in the morning. His wife and children were just complaining about everything. How could he suddenly produce millions of dollars? Even if he really didn't lack money, would there be anyone in this world who would complain about having too much money
Maybe there are such people, but this definitely does not include Zhang San, whose monthly salary is less than 10,000 yuan, let alone Zhang San’s wife - who will definitely speak for him at this time.