Chapter 213: The Sword of Damocles Hanging Over His Head
Have an idea?
As Ye Xiangyang's words came out, everyone looked over.
They were all interested in hearing what he was thinking.
"The compensation obtained during this period of time, after deducting the costs incurred in the middle, and the remaining surplus, I want to use it to set up a foundation."
Under the gaze of everyone, Ye Xiangyang said his inner thoughts.
This idea, in fact, is not mature.
And it was an idea that he had just come up with after seeing the amount of compensation he had received so far.
Speaking of which, Ye Xiangyang himself has no bottom in his heart.
Even if the current lawyer's fees are deducted, the remaining money adds up to tens of millions.
This is obviously a huge amount of money.
"A foundation for legal aid?"
Not long after Ye Xiangyang's words fell, when others were still thinking, Ye Rou directly guessed his thoughts.
Ye Rou knows Ye Xiangyang too well.
And it was not surprising that he would have such thoughts.
Exactly like he would do.
Counting, this should be his most "loser", right?
Usually, he can't spend 20,000 yuan a month.
Ye Xiangyang nodded.
The heads of the three law firms, including Chu Dian and Lu Haifeng, on the side, frowned slightly when they heard this.
"Mr. Ye, I know your idea is good, but one thing I have to remind you is that as early as the end of the last century, the domestic legal aid foundation has been established."
Ye Rou is his own financial master, not to mention Ye Xiangyang, although he doesn't want to hit them, Chu Dian still has to remind them.
"I know ...... this"
"Chu Lu, I guess the foundation he wants to set up is for online infringement incidents such as online defamation and verbal violence, as far as I know, although there are many special funds under the domestic legal aid foundation, it seems that none of them are aimed at this ......."
Ye Xiangyang opened his mouth to explain, but was picked up by Shen Qing on the side.
Shen Qing's words made Chu Dian and Lu Haifeng wake up.
As senior practitioners in the legal field, they naturally understand this, and what they lack is only an understanding of Ye Xiangyang, so they were blind just now.
It almost made a joke.
"Lawyer Shen, it has to be you! No wonder you can...... Haha, hearts and minds. ”
In order to alleviate his embarrassment, Chu Dian began to change the topic very bluntly, but it embarrassed Ye Xiangyang and Shen Qing who were present.
"Ahem!"
Coughing lightly, Ye Xiangyang stood up and explained: "Actually, this idea was only temporarily raised by me, and all aspects have not been considered, it may not be mature enough, and there will inevitably be many problems in implementation, you are all leaders in the legal industry in Jiangcheng, and I want you to help analyze it, whether it is feasible, if it is really feasible, it would be great if you could help improve the plan......
"The biggest problem is actually funding, followed by manpower......
Lu Haifeng, who has remained silent, expressed his views and analysis.
He didn't expect Ye Xiangyang to come out with so much money to do this at once, it was a big deal.
As a legal worker, he naturally hopes that there will be more and more public welfare foundations like this, which will undoubtedly be of great help to the development of the rule of law and the promotion of social fairness and justice.
The better the rule of law environment, the greater the usefulness of these lawyers.
Isn't that their social responsibility as lawyers?
To be realistic, the rule of law is the best business environment and plays a significant role in the survival and development of their legal profession.
"The first funding is already available, and as for the formation and manpower of the foundation, I will arrange these."
As Lu Haifeng finished talking about his analysis and suggestions, Ye Rou expressed her position on the spot, and looked at Chu Dian and Lu Haifeng, the heads of the law firms, and said with a smile: "The establishment of this foundation is just the beginning, and it happens that the three of them are here, and I want to start a strategic cooperation with the three of you law firms again with the foundation that will be established next......
"I can't ask for it!"
"Mr. Ye, you are really our lucky stars."
"I hope to cooperate sincerely in the future."
Chu Dian and Lu Haifeng didn't hesitate at all, and directly agreed.
As Chu Dian himself said, he can't ask for it.
As a month ago, the establishment of this foundation is also an opportunity for the three law firms.
The main task of the foundation is to raise legal aid funds to provide legal aid and material support to those in need, but there is always a need for someone to provide legal services, right?
So Ye Rou thought of them.
The main thing is that there is a basis for the previous cooperation, otherwise Ye Rou can completely consider others.
Outside of Jiangcheng, there are more law firms that are stronger than them.
Cooperation and mutual benefit.
Of course.
In the specific negotiation process of the next cooperation, they will definitely make some concessions, and at present they have only set a preliminary intention for cooperation.
"Mr. Ye, we have one more thing we want to discuss with you......"
After deciding on the intention of cooperation with each other, Chu Dian had to say with a shy old face.
Mainly for the previous cooperation between the two parties.
Originally, Ye Rou entrusted the three of them to prosecute all the netizens involved in crimes or infringements in this incident at the same time, and there was no time limit at the beginning.
In other words, when all the eucalyptus is completed, the commission will end.
Merely.
There are too many netizens who need to be sued later, and the number of cases is increasing wildly every day.
Tens of thousands of cases involve criminal and civil cases respectively, and the energy and time required are obviously enormous.
In order to let them have no worries and concentrate on dealing with these cases, and in order to make some netizens on the Internet who have a fluke mentality die, Ye Rou directly bought out all the time of their three law firms in the second half of this year.
Contracted.
This means that for the rest of the year, except for the eucalyptus that they have taken over before, they have to work for Ye Rou and Ye Xiangyang, and they can't start other businesses.
Similarly, Ye Rou also needs to pay an eight-figure fee every month for this.
This would have been a good thing.
Because of Ye Rou alone, the revenue and profit of their law firm this year have directly reached the highest level in previous years, and in the next half year, they no longer have to worry about the use of eucalyptus.
But what they never expected was that.
This time, the progress of the eucalyptus is too fast.
At present, all the criminal private prosecution cases have been settled, and because a large number of civil infringement cases were originally the largest, because a large number of defendants took the initiative to seek reconciliation, the remaining part of the civil cases did not take so many people and time.
In other words, if Ye Rou doesn't have new cases for them in the future, then all the lawyers in the three of their law firms can only amplify their fake and eat idle meals.
Although according to the contract, even if they don't do anything, Ye Rou has to pay the monthly expenses as usual, and they still have money to take.
It looks like instead of losing, but earning.
But some accounts are not counted that way.
At present, they have just made a name for themselves through this period of eucalyptus, and they have a sense of existence in front of the people of the whole country, and it is the time to work hard, but at this time, they are all silent, not to mention actively expanding and developing, and even the original local market in Jiangcheng will be carved up by other law firms.
No one wants to waste this great opportunity.
As for Ye Rou.
In fact, it didn't affect her, it was just a little more money.
Originally, she was ready for this from the beginning, not to mention what has been received so far, and the remaining compensation, which is completely enough to pay the fees of the three law firms.
The key is that she can also find other eucalyptus by herself, so that all the lawyers of the three major law firms will work for her, and the money she earns will be hers.
If you can't keep it, you can still usher in a wave of high returns.
"In this way, let's sign a new agreement, and you will continue to follow up on the rest of the eucalyptus, without restricting you from carrying out other new businesses, but provided that it does not affect the progress of the existing ......"
Knowing their intentions, Ye Rou was not angry, but took the initiative to speak.
Doing business is about harmony and mutual benefit, and there is no need to get the wool to the light, or even hinder the development of the other party.
"Thank you, thank you so much Mr. Ye."
"Thank you Mr. Ye for your understanding."
"In the evening, we will prepare a little thin wine, and please be sure to appreciate it when the time comes."
Encountering such a generous, empathetic, and big customer who can also bring them opportunities, Chu Dian and Lu Haifeng are simply too moved.
"You're welcome, I'm going to have to bother you with a lot of work about the Foundation."
Ye Rou smiled slightly and said quietly.
At this time.
Ye Xiangyang, who was on the side, looked at Ye Rou who was breezy and cloudy, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
not only let himself save money, but also let the other party do things for himself willingly, and finally have to be grateful to Dade, this abacus is no one.
Fortunately, she is not a competitor in Ye Rou's business, otherwise she would not have been played to death by her with her rookie level.
……
Afternoon.
In the hotel room.
Liu Qian looked at the latest text message received on her mobile phone, and was distracted for a long time.
Just now, the part of the compensation that the court collected from them has been received.
Although she received a phone call from the court in the morning, she was prepared, but when this moment came, she was still a little unimaginable.
Coupled with the compensation for those civil torts that were settled before, the law firm has already paid most of the compensation first.
More than 60 million ......
The balance of this bank account is something that Liu Qian would not dare to expect.
before.
Even if she is extremely poor all her life, Liu Qian doesn't feel that she can earn one-tenth of this money.
However, now, such a huge sum of money is lying quietly in his bank card.
It's so real, and it's so dreamy.
It was like a dream.
Of course, the compensation is not only for her, but also for her parents.
If you add those things that are not yet finished, and a small part of the money that has not been paid, there is more than that.
Liu Qian immediately showed this text message to Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan.
"Why so much money?"
"I'm good, this ......"
After counting the number of digits in the balance, Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan were shocked and almost speechless.
The shock and disbelief in their hearts were no less than Liu Qian.
Just like that sentence, not to mention falling into the eyes of money, it is simply a sea of money.
Just when Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan were immersed in this emotion, Liu Qian suddenly spoke: "Dad, Mom, I have something I want to discuss with you." ”
"Huh? What? ”
"You say!"
Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan, who realized it later, looked over.
Feeling their gaze, Liu Qian organized the language and said: "That's the case, I heard Sister Zhu say at noon that Xiang Yang and Shen are going to set up a foundation ......."
"The Foundation?"
"What does this foundation do?"
"It is to help some victims of infringement or verbal violence on the Internet, when the other party has financial difficulties, or cannot afford to fight a lawsuit due to practical reasons, and is unable to defend their rights, to provide them with help and financial support, just like us."
"Huh? So, they used all the money to set up that foundation? How much does it cost? ”
"Certainly no less than what we get......"
Looking at the surprised look of her parents, Liu Qian was a little hesitant.
When she learned about the situation from Sister Zhu from the law firm at noon, she also felt a lot of shock.
She had been thinking about it since she had eaten.
"Dad, Mom, didn't we discuss before, and we want to make up all the lawyer's fees they helped us bear?"
"Yes, they helped us so much, and the lawyer's fees were also paid by them, but we didn't do anything, just to appear in court to participate in the trial of eucalyptus, and as a result, we took so much compensation in vain.
"That's it, during the time we came to Jiangcheng, they helped us arrange everything."
"To be honest, although Ye Xiangyang and Ye Wenbin are relatives, they didn't do anything to be sorry for us, but ......"
“……”
Feeling Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan's attitude towards Ye Rou and Ye Xiangyang, Liu Qian breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, Liu Qian also knows that her parents are not ungrateful people, but what she wants to say next is afraid that she will be opposed by them, so she is a little nervous.
"I've thought about it for a long time, in addition to that part of the lawyer's fees, I want to donate all my own share of the compensation to Ye Rou and their next foundation......"
"All donated?"
"This ......"
Sure enough.
Hearing Liu Qian's decision, Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan were all stunned.
Liu Qian's share, they had roughly calculated before, and the total was estimated to be more than 30 million.
So much money......
Donated all?
"Dad, if it weren't for their help, I wouldn't have gotten these compensations at all."
"And not to mention compensation, those netizens who are doing evil on the Internet and attacking us, we basically can't do anything about them."
"There's a lot of money, and I may not be able to earn it in my lifetime, but I take it myself, and I feel unsure."
"There was an opportunity for me to use the money to help those in need, just like we did."
"Think about what we would be like now if they hadn't shown up and helped us?"
“……”
Liu Qian's heartfelt words directly silenced Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan.
They can't argue with it.
They were originally stunned by the huge compensation, but they suddenly calmed down again.
A moment later.
Liu Mingjin looked at his daughter Liu Qian, his face was full of relief, he made a decision in his heart, and directly proposed: "Qianqian, do you think this will work?" My mother's part of the compensation was donated, and it added up to a lot, so keep your share? ”
"Yes, yes, you keep it, ours donated."
Hearing her husband Liu Mingjin's words, Luo Xiaojuan, who came to her senses, nodded hurriedly and echoed: "It's useless for us to ask for so much money, and your father is about to retire, and he will have a pension at that time, it won't cost much, you are still young, you keep that money yourself, and it will be useful in the future......"
"It's not that we don't all understand, since Ye Rou and they have that idea, as beneficiaries, we should also do our part."
“……”
As soon as she heard that Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan had this idea, Liu Qian suddenly felt the urge to cry.
They think this way entirely for their own sake.
"I still want to donate my ...... to help more people."
"Mom and Dad, you may not know that when I saw those people scolding me on the Internet, and those unsightly words, I almost had the idea of dying."
"If it weren't for the fact that you had been by your side, I was afraid that you white-haired people would not be able to bear it if you sent black-haired people, and I might have jumped from the window."
"However, this time, it was Ye Xiangyang and Ye Rou who appeared and helped those perpetrators to get the punishment they deserved, and I was able to ......"
"I have rarely paid attention to this aspect before, but recently I found out that in the past few years, there are actually not a few people who have had similar experiences with me, but they are not as lucky as me, because of the verbal violence and attacks on the Internet, which led to their ...... in the end."
As Liu Qian confided these inner words for the first time, Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan were really scared.
They didn't expect that their daughter had quietly closed the ghost gate, if she was also like the victims who couldn't think of it on the Internet before......
Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan really didn't dare to think about it further.
If they don't have a daughter, how can they live?
Meantime.
Even if they deliberately do not let the miasma of smoke on the Internet interfere with their lives, during this time, they have not felt the negative impact of the unbearable impact on the Internet, and often make them so angry that they can't eat, sleep, and have no good mood all day.
They are also deeply aware of the verbal violence and filth on the Internet.
As victims, they can understand better than ordinary people the significance of the establishment of Ye Xiangyang's foundation.
has been mediocre for most of his life, and with his daughter having such an awareness, Liu Mingjin is also ready to do something that he will be proud of when he thinks about it in the future.
Thereupon.
The family of three left the hotel and took a taxi to the bank counter, except for the three million left, the rest of the more than 60 million were all transferred to the account that Ye Xiangyang and the others were going to set up a foundation.
They ended up with three million.
If they really donate a lot of money.
Let's be honest.
Some can't.
Liu Qian wants to keep a small part of it for her parents to support their old age in the future.
I don't have enough power to protect them right now.
But if there are these three million.
In case there is an urgent need for money in the future, it will not be impossible to get it.
And Liu Mingjin and Luo Xiaojuan, as parents, considered it almost the same.
Million.
Not to mention that his daughter will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of her life, at least she can be easier than most ordinary people.
Everyone has their own little selfishness.
They are no exception.
……
At the same time.
When Ye Xiangyang learned from Shen Qing that Liu Qian's family quietly transferred more than 60 million yuan to that account, he was also shocked.
It took a phone call to find out what they thought.
While admiring their approach and courage, Ye Xiangyang drove over.
Such a big thing can be explained clearly by not talking on the phone for a couple of words.
When Ye Xiangyang rushed over, they were already preparing to return to Xinwu.
The verdict of the eucalyptus in the morning has come to an end, and they do not seem to have the need to continue to stay in Jiangcheng, and the follow-up civil cases, if they are dealt with by Shen Qing, they are not needed at all.
"Sister Qian, this decision of yours is a bit too sudden, should you think about it carefully?"
Ye Xiangyang's first sentence when he arrived was like this.
More than 60 million, plus the follow-ups, and even more.
Liu Qian and they were going to donate all at once, and Ye Xiangyang felt that this decision was a bit hasty.
Of course.
Liu Qian's family's decision is beneficial to the foundation to be established next, but Ye Xiangyang still hopes that Liu Qian can think about it carefully.
This is not a small amount after all.
"We have thought very clearly, my dad and they support my decision, and we don't donate all of them, and we have secretly kept three million." Liu Qian said and couldn't help laughing.
Ye Xiangyang was speechless.
The difference between 3 million and the more than 60 million donated is not ordinarily large.
"Actually, you don't have to persuade me, we are not doing this to help you, but to help those who may be in the same situation as us."
"I also hope that when they are in difficulty or desperate, the decisions we make today can give them a glimmer of hope."
"Besides, aren't you also going to use all your compensation to set up a foundation? Combined, they are no less than ours. ”
"Just allow you to do good deeds and not let us behave too?"
“……”
Liu Qian's ridicule made Ye Xiangyang realize her determination and truly understand the reason why she did this.
"Since Sister Qian, you have said so, then I will not persuade you anymore."
Ye Xiangyang had a smile on his face and said to Liu Qian, "But you may not know enough about our next foundation. ”
"Indeed!"
Liu Qian nodded and asked with some interest, "Is it convenient for you to introduce me?" ”
"Of course! This foundation is for public welfare, but it is not completely for public welfare. Ye Xiangyang said.
"What do you mean?"
Liu Qian couldn't understand it a little.
This is a bit of a contradiction.
"Based on our current research, there is already a preliminary charter, and I'm sure you've heard some from others in the law firm as well."
"Yes, Sister Zhu said, the legal aid and material support you provide are mainly aimed at the aspect of online infringement, such as victims of online defamation, verbal violence, etc."
"Almost like this, as long as these people have this need, and want to defend their rights but there are difficulties, they can ask us for help, as long as they are verified and meet the conditions, they will take the initiative to contact the other party.
In this process, the attorney's fees and litigation costs that need to be paid in advance are all borne by the foundation, including...... However, all this is not gratuitous, and after winning the lawsuit, part of the compensation obtained needs to be handed over to the foundation, which is what I mean by incomplete public welfare. ”
"Why is that?"
"On the one hand, the foundation needs to maintain its operation for a long time, and if it blindly spends without corresponding supplements, I am afraid that it will not be long before it loses its ability to provide assistance to others, and a part of the compensation is withheld in order to recover blood and better help those in need later......
Hearing Ye Xiangyang say this, Liu Qian understood.
Even if Ye Xiangyang comes up with all the compensation, plus his own, the total amount will be more than 100 million, and it is estimated that it will not exceed 200 million at most.
That's a lot, of course.
But no matter how much money you have, there will always be a time when you run out.
There are so many people who need help.
Once the money is used up and not replenished in time, then this foundation, which has not yet been formally established, will not escape the end of its existence in name only.
The recipient takes out part of his compensation to help other people who may have the same experience as him in the future, which can also be said to be a good transmission of goodwill.
This obviously makes the Foundation's existence even more meaningful.
"And on the other hand?"
"Humanity!"
"Humanity?"
Faced with Ye Xiangyang's answer, Liu Qian couldn't help but think.
Gradually, she seemed to understand something.
If......
Those who have been harmed by the Internet find that they don't have to do anything, as long as they find this foundation, someone will come forward to help them solve the suffering they are facing, and they can get money while lying down.
Over time, so what?
There must be more people looking for the Foundation, but the burden of the Foundation's operation is also increasing, and those who come to ask for help are among the ......
In fact, it can be understood in this way, we help those who really want to defend their rights to defend their rights, provide them with corresponding conditions, help them solve possible practical difficulties, assist them in safeguarding and fighting for their rights and interests, and let the perpetrators be punished by law.
Helping others to help themselves is the core criterion.
What is the point of our existence if even they themselves are unwilling to speak up for themselves against those who commit atrocities online?
In essence, we are not a charity, but to uphold the rule of law and social justice, as well as the rights and interests of individuals, to provide some help within our capacity.
In a situation where the online environment is getting worse and worse, and it is difficult for individuals to effectively restrain their behavior on the Internet, it is not enough to change all this by relying on a foundation that is not yet powerful.
Therefore, more people are needed to join!
At the same time, it is also necessary to make those who are restless aware of the following:
The law of the country is the sword of Damocles hanging over everyone's head! ”