"Warm Light in the Palm" - Who Will Redeem the Entertainment Godmother (Part Two)...
He Xinxin fell silent.
"Then what makes you think you can entrust me with this?"
...
The two of them, one big and one small, sat outside the door, waiting for what was going on inside.
The Qiu family, satisfied with the boss's assurance, left. The deceased's sister-in-law saw Qiu Xiaoya sitting on the bench, picked her up, and took her home.
The house that Qiu Xiaoya's mother used to rent is still there. She died, and the rent hasn't expired yet, so the whole family is temporarily living there.
That house was very close to the auto parts factory, making it convenient for the Qiu family to come to the factory every day to demand justice.
He Xinxin glanced at the little girl leaning on the woman's shoulder, then looked back at her, said nothing, and got up to walk into the client's office.
After everyone left, the auto parts factory owner cursed under his breath, plopped down in his chair, and bounced several times.
If it weren't for the expensive tea set on his desk, he would have liked to be a professional desktop cleaner, but considering the price of the items, he could only give up and look up at his forehead in discomfort.
He Xinxin stood outside the door and knocked on the open door: "President Li, is it convenient for you to come in?"
Upon hearing the voice, Mr. Li immediately sprang up from his chair, his round belly surprisingly agile, and said with a beaming smile, "Convenient! Convenient! And you are?"
He Xinxin walked over, sat down opposite him, put down her laptop, and handed him a business card: "Hello, I am a lawyer from Xinxin Law Firm. You called my employee earlier, it seems there was a work-related death dispute they wanted to consult about."
"She has other cases to handle right now and can't come, so I'm here in her place. Is there anything I can help you with, Mr. Li?"
Upon receiving the business card, the auto parts factory owner immediately stood up and shook hands with her: "Ah, it's Lawyer He! Hello, hello! I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly; I didn't even have time to prepare!"
He Xinxin stood up and returned the greeting: "It's nothing, it's nothing. Our company is not far from your company, in the XX Building, just a few steps away."
Mr. Li suddenly realized: "Oh, I know someone, do you know XXX?"
He Xinxin thought for a moment: "That sounds familiar. You work in bidding and tendering, right? I think you live in the same building as us. They usually ask us for legal advice."
Mr. Li's eyes lit up immediately: "That's an acquaintance! An acquaintance!"
He Xinxin nodded in agreement: "Yes, we're acquaintances, acquaintances. Let's exchange contact information. If you have any legal questions in the future, feel free to ask."
Once they realized it was an acquaintance, the atmosphere immediately eased.
The auto parts factory owner looked at He Xinxin: "When did Lawyer He arrive? Did you just arrive? Did you see him?"
He Xinxin nodded: "I've been here for a while. I didn't come in because there were so many people. Is this the trouble Mr. Li is having?"
The auto parts factory owner sighed deeply: "You've seen it all, so I won't hide it from you anymore, that's how it is."
"No matter what, if someone dies in my care, I'm not unwilling to pay a single penny in compensation."
"But that family went too far; they're trying to bankrupt my factory!"
He Xinxin didn't believe that such a large factory could go bankrupt with just a little compensation.
But lawyers work for whoever pays them, so He Xinxin immediately agreed and then asked a question.
"Didn't Mr. Li pay for workers' compensation insurance? Usually, companies like yours would pay for the five social insurances and one housing fund for their employees, right? The five social insurances and one housing fund include workers' compensation insurance. If a worker dies on the job, they can get compensation."
The auto parts factory owner sighed again: "We paid, but that family is still not satisfied!"
"Actually, it's not a big deal for me to compensate them a little. Xiao Qiu has worked for me for so many years, and I'm not someone who doesn't appreciate their kindness. But what they're asking for is too much!"
"They asked for five million right off the bat. They didn't use my kindness to make money. I'm so angry about losing this money!"
"Could their daughter earn five million working for me her whole life? But once she dies, everyone else comes to her rescue!"
He Xinxin nodded in agreement, then continued, "In the matter of the worker's death, did your side make any objectively significant mistakes?"
Mr. Li: ...
Seeing that he did not answer, He Xinxin said seriously, "Mr. Li, there is something I need to make clear to you. Although we lawyers also work in the legal profession, we are not law enforcers, but your representatives, and we stand on the same side as you."
"No matter how unfavorable the facts are to you, please do not lie to us. If you conceal the truth, we will be in a very passive position in court."
Mr. Li: ...
Even so, Mr. Li still found it difficult to tell the whole truth.
He laughed and dodged the question, saying, "The situation is quite complicated; who can really say for sure what happened?"
He Xinxin smiled and looked at the auto parts factory owner: "Mr. Li, you seem to still distrust me a little. Judging from your tone, it feels quite subtle. Then I'll tell you the truth, Mr. Li."
"If you have some questions that you can't explain, the deceased's family can claim additional compensation from you, with a success rate of up to 70%. That 30% probability is just a gamble that the opposing lawyer is an idiot."
"To be frank, I'm starting to regret it now."
“If I had received the news from the deceased’s family first, instead of from you, I could have happily prepared for the trial.”
"For these kinds of compensation disputes, lawyers can charge a percentage of the compensation fee. Mr. Li, have you decided how much you want to pay?"
Auto parts factory owner: ...
He felt trapped.
They were both in business, and he didn't believe this person had any professional ethics. He had been entrusted with the case, so he wouldn't help the other party with the lawsuit.
He sat up straight and said many apologetic things: "According to Attorney He's professional opinion, if the other party were to sue me, how much would I need to pay in compensation?"
"That depends on Mr. Li's behavior. If you have made a particularly serious mistake and the evidence is conclusive, then what you need to prepare for is not compensation."
“A serious mistake that results in death will lead to criminal charges, and the insurance company will also have grounds to seek compensation from you. You will need to compensate both the insurance company and the victim. I don’t think you read the insurance contract terms carefully at the time.”
Auto parts factory owner: ...
Most people in this world prefer to rely on acquaintances, and auto parts factory owners are no exception.
At the beginning of the incident, Mr. Li consulted a lawyer through various acquaintances and received a similar advice, which was that he must find a professional lawyer to take a look, otherwise serious problems would arise.
The auto parts factory owner sought out He Xinxin because of this, and after a conversation, he felt even more trapped.
He just didn't want to pay compensation before, but now it seems like he not only has to pay compensation but also go to jail. What's the point of him hiring a lawyer then?
He Xinxin smiled and said, "Mr. Li, that's how some things are. If we don't get into the details, everyone's fine. But once we start investigating, well, that's it."
"A lawyer is just an assistant, not a fact-changing agent. Don't expect to hire a top lawyer like in TV dramas and turn black into white. We lawyers have to work based on the law and the facts, otherwise we'll be the ones going to jail."
The auto parts factory owner slumped back in his chair: "So, you're saying I have to pay for this?"
If the only way to avoid disaster is to spend money, what's the point of hiring a lawyer?
He Xinxin continued, "Of course we have to compensate, but there are tricks to how and how much to compensate."
Mr. Li paused, then asked, "What's the trick?"
He Xinxin looked at him: "Under current law, compensation and inheritance are different. Inheritance tends to be divided equally according to the order of priority, while compensation will give priority to the deceased's children, especially if the deceased's children are minors."
“And our deceased happened to have a nine-year-old child, so she is the key to this compensation dispute.”
The auto parts factory owner sat up slightly: "But I heard that minors don't have decision-making power or anything like that?"
He Xinxin nodded: "Indeed not, but the child still has a father. After the mother dies, the father automatically gains guardianship, which means that there is another father who can participate in the distribution of the child's interests."
Mr. Li took a deep breath, as if he understood something: "Should I go and talk to the child's father about compensation?"
He Xinxin didn't say anything, just smiled, and Boss Li understood immediately.
If he were to face the Qiu family's accusations alone, as before, he would be overwhelmed by everything.
Qiu Hui is a divorced woman. Her ex-husband has no connection with the Qiu family. If she joins the fight, the Qiu family will likely argue with her ex-husband first.
This is indeed the best solution among all solutions.
The auto parts factory owner stood up and shook hands with He Xinxin excitedly: "Then, Attorney He, I'm entrusting this matter to you!"
He Xinxin finished work with satisfaction: "Okay, Boss Li, let's go through the contract."
...
He Xinxin went outside and glanced at the contract amount: 100,000.
Don't talk about her being shady; if she were to help families with their lawsuits, she'd earn even more, I'm not kidding.
If we don't let her earn money here, she'll go earn it somewhere else, and maybe she can even get Boss Li imprisoned while she's at it.
Of course, this is just dealing with the deceased's family. If there's a dispute with the insurance company, she'll have to pay extra. The insurance company's legal resources are too comprehensive, so she won't handle it all.
In this way, after deducting taxes, the annual cost of water, electricity, rent, and various miscellaneous expenses will be more than enough, and from then on it will be pure profit.
The employees' social security definitely needs to be arranged.
Xiao Zhao is an elderly woman who had been single for three years after giving birth and couldn't find a job. She was taken in by the woman and has been working hard without complaint. She doesn't leave easily, which might make the two new employees think something.
Since we're all lawyers, it's too risky for lawyers to be owed social security; we should arrange it for them as soon as possible!
After having part-time accountant Xiao Zhang collect the accounts and making a series of promises, He Xinxin looked at her palm.
It was a children's smartwatch given to her by a little girl. When she asked, "What are you entrusting me with?" the little girl tilted her head and thought for a moment, then solemnly placed her most precious children's smartwatch in her hand and looked at her earnestly.
"When I grow up, I can have anything!"
She used to be the one making empty promises to others, but she never expected that someone would turn around and make empty promises to her.
He Xinxin never does business at a loss. After observing for a long time, he made a phone call.
As soon as the call connected, he immediately said enthusiastically, "Hello! Sister Lin, it's me, Xiao He! I have some great inside information, do you want to know?"
Although everyone thinks that colleagues in the same field are enemies, they may actually have some private relationships behind the scenes.
He Xinxin and Sister Lin's group spent half a day drinking coffee, and finally each took their results to persuade their clients.
The auto parts factory owner received 1.08 million yuan from the insurance company and 800,000 yuan from the factory owner, which went to the guardian of the deceased's child.
Sister Lin, acting as Qiu's father's representative, persuaded him to accept the settlement and offered him advice. She suggested that, to prevent the deceased's family from seizing the compensation, they could apply to the court to freeze the funds. Once the child reached adulthood, the funds would be under the child's complete control, and the Qiu family would no longer be able to contest them.
Mr. Qiu never expected that his ex-wife, with whom he had been divorced for many years, could give him such a big surprise. Such a huge sum of money falling from the sky—why not take it if it's free!
But why freeze it? If it's frozen, he won't be able to spend it!
Lin Lu directly told him, "You haven't paid child support for so many years. If the Qiu family sues you and the child is in their hands, they may strip you of your guardianship. Then, not only will you lose the frozen compensation, but everything will have to be managed by the Qiu family. Are you willing to do that?"
Don't be so rigid. The child is in your hands now, so you can do whatever you want with him!
Even the best things are only useful if they are eaten. Qiu's father immediately gave up the idea. The child was his, so what did it matter if the freeze was lifted for a few years? Anyway, the child was already nine years old this year, and would be an adult in another nine years. He could wait!
Driven by their own motives, the group engaged in a chaotic brawl, ultimately achieving their final goal.
The total compensation was 1.88 million yuan. 200,000 yuan went to the deceased's parents, and 80,000 yuan was taken from Sister Lin's lawyer fees, leaving a total of 1.6 million yuan. All of this money belongs to the deceased's child. The compensation is frozen and will be unfrozen after the deceased's child reaches adulthood. The guardian can only withdraw the funds for the child's upbringing by presenting a certificate from the local street office.
The Qiu family was extremely disappointed to receive only 200,000 yuan, after deducting their legal fees. However, they could not change the verdict and could only point at Qiu Xiaoya: "Do you have any conscience? We took care of you when you were a child, but you helped your father cheat your mother out of money!"
The total amount of compensation depends on how much the factory owner gives, and who gets the majority depends on who has custody of the child. The Qiu family was originally extremely confident in their custody rights, but they did not expect that Qiu Xiaoya would directly choose "Dad," thus setting the stage for the outcome.
Why?! They raised her for three years, and her father never even showed up. Why choose her father?!
Qiu's father was extremely proud. What else could it be but a descendant of the Shen family? Let's go, baby, let's go home!
Qiu Yi didn't say anything, obediently followed her father home, and turned back to give the Qiu family a smile.
Although I've never seen what my father looks like, I've seen what you all look like.
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