17: Robin, with nowhere to turn

"Hello, I am Li Na, Lawyer Robin's secretary. Please tell me about your issue."

With a smile on her face, Li Na extended her right hand.

She wore a white jumpsuit dress, her long, wavy hair cascading over her shoulders. Below her slender, fair neck, a patch of snow-white skin and a faint glimpse of cleavage were visible. Her exquisite, fiery figure, combined with her confident and generous aura, made it impossible to look away.

Upon seeing Li Na, Jiang Mengyuan instantly felt a slight sense of inferiority.

The aura of a professional elite woman built over decades of experience was something a young girl fresh out of college like her simply couldn't compare to!

Cao Lang also reached out and gently took her fair, delicate hand; it was warm and smooth.

"Hello, we are here to sue a former company for unpaid wages."

Cao Lang replied calmly, looking directly into Li Na's enchanting eyes.

Perhaps before, Cao Lang might have lowered his head in shyness, lacking presence.

Now, Cao Lang was full of courage! Because money is a man's courage!

However, could the woman before him be won over simply by throwing money around? Cao Lang would have to verify the answer to that question himself.

"May I ask the specific amount of the unpaid wages?" Li Na asked unhurriedly, still smiling.

"About eight thousand yuan."

Li Na felt a slight disappointment internally, but she didn't let it show. She stepped aside to make way for Cao Lang and made a gesture of invitation.

She had thought it was a big case, but it turned out to be just a claim for wages.

A wage claim of eight thousand meant the legal fee cap for this case would be around eight thousand as well. It could only be handed over to an intern at the Law Firm.

"You might have misunderstood. My ultimate goal is not just the wages."

"Oh? I'm all ears."

"I need your best lawyer to represent me. I don't just want my wages back; I want that company to pay the most devastating price."

"Oh? If that's the case, the legal fees might be more than eight thousand." Li Na's lips still held that charming smile.

"Adding two zeros is fine." Cao Lang raised an eyebrow.

"Please wait a moment. I'll go get Lawyer Robin and have him discuss the details with you."

As a secretary with extremely high professional standards,

Li Na keenly realized that a big client had arrived. Cao Lang's aura was so strong that he might just be the lifesaver Robin needed in his current predicament.

After speaking, Li Na walked away, her seductive and curvaceous body swaying. Every step was taken with confidence and poise.

Truly a top-tier beauty!

Cao Lang marveled internally.

Jiang Mengyuan seemed to notice Cao Lang's gaze lingering on Li Na's body for a bit too long, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.

But what right or authority did she have to criticize Cao Lang? Li Na was so full of feminine charm that even she couldn't help but steal a few extra glances!

As the saying goes, comparisons are odious.

There is no best or most perfect woman in this world, only better and more beautiful ones!

Li Na was as mature as a honey peach, captivating in every gesture. In this regard, she completely outclassed Jiang Mengyuan.

Jiang Mengyuan's advantages were that she was young, obedient, and had been Cao Lang's colleague for a while, giving them a certain emotional foundation.

If Cao Lang truly fell for someone else, where would that leave her?

Would she have to share a man... That was absolutely out of the question... Cao Lang could play around, but she had to be the primary partner.

Cao Lang, of course, was unaware of Jiang Mengyuan's internal monologue, nor did he care. If Jiang Mengyuan was smart enough, she would naturally recognize her own position.

Second floor of Quanjing Law Firm.

Li Na knocked on the glass door of the office. Upon receiving a signal, she pushed the door open and entered. Seeing the haggard man before her, she felt a bit of heartache... However, Robin was, after all, a paragon among elite lawyers. After hearing Li Na's description, he keenly realized this was a wealthy client. He composed himself slightly and came downstairs immediately.

Robin was around 40 years old, with neatly cropped hair that was slightly graying. He was tall and upright, wearing a sharply tailored dark suit. Overall, he exuded a rigorous and capable business demeanor.

Upon seeing Cao Lang, he stepped forward quickly and shook Cao Lang's hand firmly, speaking at a moderate pace:

"Hello, I am Lawyer Robin. I heard you have a problem that needs solving. For now, you only need to do two things: first, tell me the result you want; second, let's discuss our legal fees."

These words were extremely conceited, yet they gave off a sense of trustworthiness.

"Good, I like your confident look." Cao Lang grinned and began to explain the specific details of the situation.

"For someone who so casually violates workers' rights, I hope you can take this to the absolute limit."

Robin pondered. He had a general understanding of the nature of the case.

"Your manager made two fatal mistakes: first, using immediate threats like 'fired in less than half an hour' instead of legal procedures, which exposes the absence or illegality of the company's rules and regulations;"

"Second, withholding a month and a half of wages is essentially an abuse of management power, crossing the red line of Article 30 of the Labor Contract Law."

"I will use every means possible to ensure your rights are fully protected. Additionally, we have a massive following on short video platforms. I will upload this case to the internet to ensure the opponent suffers the greatest possible loss."

Robin understood human nature well and knew Cao Lang's basic demands. For an elite lawyer like him, upholding the client's demands was the supreme mission.

"Very good. As for the legal fees, how about ten times the amount of the recovered debt?"

After a brief interaction, Cao Lang had developed a good impression of the lawyer before him and had some thoughts about winning him over.

If he ever felt like starting a company in the future, he would feel more at ease having a lawyer like Robin as legal counsel.

Most importantly, Robin's secretary, Li Na, was capable and had a strong aura. It would be best if he could poach them both together!

Robin was somewhat surprised to hear this figure, but his expression remained as calm as water. After a brief reflection, he spoke:

"Mr. Cao, I have no doubts about your financial strength, but your legal fees are truly too high. I'm afraid I cannot accept them."

Was there actually a lawyer who thought his fees were too high?

Just as Cao Lang was thinking Robin was a "righteous" lawyer, the other man spoke again:

"Mr. Cao, to be honest, my law firm is about to be acquired. As of tomorrow, I will no longer be the owner of this firm."

"Although I am invincible in litigation, I am still powerless against the power of capital!"

"If you can help me take back Quanjing Law Firm, I guarantee I will make you my partner. At that time, the annual dividends from the firm will definitely satisfy you!"

Cao Lang understood. Robin's refusal of the high legal fees was also an attempt to gain his goodwill so that he would help Robin solve his current troubles.

Cao Lang, who usually disliked trouble, didn't really want to deal with this mess.

However, if he helped Robin get the law firm back and became a partner, then wouldn't that mean he would also become Li Na's direct superior?

Cao Lang rubbed his chin as a small plan quickly took shape in his mind.

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