Chapter 121 Birthday Party

The matter of the will had come to an end, and more good news arrived from Qian Xu.

Jingcheng Law Firm.

Qian Xu's office.

"So you were so busy a while ago because you were handling the remaining cases on hand." Ling Yue picked up the herbal tea on the table and took a sip.

The tea was fragrant, sweet on the palate, and tasted quite good.

She tilted her head back and finished all the tea in her cup.

"Yes, it has been handled for the time being." Qian Xu picked up the teapot and refilled Ling Yue's cup with more than half a cup of tea. "My partners and I have already agreed to form a 6-person legal team led by me to be dispatched to serve you.

Once the contract is signed, we can start working at any time."

As soon as Qian Xu finished speaking, the secretary brought the remaining 5 members of the team into the office.

According to Qian Xu's introduction, these individuals were all very capable lawyers in the firm.

With Qian Xu as the senior partner, there were also 3 senior lawyers and 2 junior lawyers assigned.

Their resumes were quite impressive; it was impossible for there to be any imposters among those working at a top-tier law firm in Hangzhou.

"Let's tentatively settle on this personnel. How do you calculate the annual fee?"

Ling Yue only wanted the legal team to start as soon as possible.

The nursing home project on Kan Jiashu's side needed to have its progress monitored.

The Company also had many pending matters that required legal assistance.

"Based on the current volume of legal affairs, our annual fee is tentatively set at 11 million.

If the volume of legal affairs increases subsequently, the annual fee will also be increased accordingly." Qian Xu smiled faintly, revealing his gleaming white porcelain teeth.

"Good." Ling Yue made the decision immediately. "Give me the contract."

One had to look carefully at a lawyer's contract.

Ling Yue took the contract, found the lawyer who had previously helped her handle the will, and paid him to have someone look it over.

Once the contract details were without issues, Ling Yue signed the contract with Jingcheng.

After seeing Ling Yue off, Qian Xu gathered his team for a meeting.

The companies Ling Yue had invested in did not seem too scattered at the moment, so he had to arrange for someone to go to Suzhou.

Bamboo Forest Residence.

Today the sun was bright.

The crabapple flowers outside the annex were in full bloom.

Peach-pink flowers hung heavy on the branches. As the breeze blew, a large shower of petals drifted down; some paved the green grass, some caught the wind and floated into the clear pool water, while others fell into the lap of the figure under the tree.

Ling Yue was lying on a rocking chair, feeling drowsy in the afternoon.

Even the phone vibrating continuously on the sandalwood table failed to wake her up.

"Miss's phone is ringing, aren't you going to answer it?" Zhao Fang passed by and, seeing the phone on the table ringing continuously, thought Zang Lanyi hadn't heard it, so she specifically stopped to remind her.

Zang Lanyi was sitting on a small stool next to the recliner, filing her nails, and didn't even look up. "Miss will call back herself when she wakes up."

"Oh." Zhao Fang scratched her head.

This new employer was so rich and yet so idle.

She did nothing at home every day, had no parents or siblings, and no friends or relatives came to visit. Every day she just ate, played, and slept, while working out on the side. Her life was truly enviable.

The fact that a phone call wasn't as important as sleep really didn't make her seem like a businessperson; she wasn't even afraid of missing calls from important people.

Unlike her previous employer, who had to get up and answer even in the middle of the night as soon as the work phone rang, since it was a matter of business.

She couldn't understand it.

Not long after Zhao Fang left, Ling Yue woke up.

"I want some water." Ling Yue stretched and stood up, her eyes still hazy.

Zang Lanyi sent a message in the group chat, and soon Luo Shanshan brought over some warm water.

"Someone called you just now," Zang Lanyi said.

The warm water awakened Ling Yue's parched mouth and groggy brain.

She turned to pick up her phone.

"Kan Jiashu?"

At this time, Kan Jiashu was calling her—could it be that Qian Xu had already contacted him? Was he calling to report on the project's progress?

Having slept for so long, her bones were stiff.

Ling Yue stood up and strolled under the tree.

The call she dialed back was answered quickly. Ling Yue said:

"What is it, you busy person?"

Kan Jiashu's serious voice came through the receiver. "My mother's birthday is the day after tomorrow, and we are holding a small birthday banquet at home. My dad said we must invite you, my big niece."

As for the 'big niece' thing, it was fine to just say it.

They had only met once; how could there be any closeness to speak of?

This banquet shouldn't be a family gathering; otherwise, how could they invite her?

"The day after tomorrow..." Ling Yue pondered for a moment. "I actually have time. Where is the banquet located?"

"I'll send you the address later." Kan Jiashu paused on the other end and added: "Some of my dad's business partners will be coming that day. My dad said he wanted to introduce you to them. Of course, the main purpose of the day is still to celebrate my mother's birthday, so the dress code is casual."

Understood. What birthday banquet? It was clearly a conference for networking and exchanging resources.

After hanging up, Ling Yue looked at Zang Lanyi. "Where did I put the embroidery I brought back from Suzhou?"

For an elder's birthday, a younger generation member must bring a gift, otherwise, it would be so impolite.

Zang Lanyi scratched her head, a bit uncertain. "It seems to be in the warehouse."

Luo Shanshan said: "Housekeeper Cheng handed this task over to Housekeeper Shi to handle."

"Tell Housekeeper Shi to take out that cat painting by Luo Chunfeng, and find someone to frame it as a standing ornament. I need to take it to the banquet the day after tomorrow," Ling Yue said.

Luo Shanshan nodded. "Understood, I will go convey that right away."

The day of the banquet.

The sun was bright, and the weather was beautiful.

Ling Yue was wearing a light yellow cheongsam with a small daisy pattern. Her hair was half-up in a princess style, with the ends in loose, fluffy, and shiny waves cascading behind her. Her makeup was elegant, and her overall outfit was as gentle as water.

If Song Xinyao were here, she would definitely shout: She looks just like a little sister raised by a refined lady, possessing both the gentle and approachable shadow of a refined lady and the vigorous vitality of a tender sprout.

Ling Yue only brought two people on this trip: Cheng Jiao and Zang Lanyi.

The banquet was held at a hillside hot spring resort.

It had been booked out by the Kan Family for the day.

When Ling Yue arrived, there were already several cars lined up in front. It seemed the scale of this banquet was not small.

The basic procedures were much more relaxed than the high jewelry exhibition last time.

The cars were all parked in a garage, and afterward, there would be shuttle buses to pick up and drop off guests at the individual hot spring villas.

Just as she reached the entrance, Ling Yue saw a familiar figure.

"Xun Ji?"

Xun Ji was squatting on the ground, boredly pulling weeds. Hearing someone call him, he immediately turned his head.

"You're finally here! I've been waiting for you for so long!" He beamed a big smile.

This enthusiastic appearance was completely different from when they first met.

Ling Yue took two steps back. "What are you doing?"

The way Xun Ji looked at Ling Yue was full of... yearning.

Eww, Ling Yue took another step back.

Xun Ji smiled, showing his teeth, and leaned in: "Sister, Sister Ling, I heard that you are now the big behind-the-scenes shareholder of the SX Club."

"How did you know?" Ling Yue remembered that she had reminded You Mingzhi that she didn't want to be too high-profile; You Mingzhi shouldn't have failed to understand.

Xun Ji said honestly: "You can see the shareholder changes online."

Ling Yue: "..."

"Sister Ling, I heard from a friend that Boss You is looking everywhere for car acquisition channels, with no restrictions on car brands or models. Are you planning to invest in him opening an Automobile Museum?" Xun Ji's eyes were shining.

Opening an Automobile Museum was You Mingzhi's dream. Since Xun Ji and he were friends, they must have talked about it. It wasn't strange that Xun Ji had guessed it.

Ling Yue nodded: "Yes, but why are you so excited?"

"It's like this, I also like old cars. Do you need an investor? We can cooperate."

Almost forgot, Xun Ji was a sports car enthusiast.

"No." Ling Yue refused without even thinking.

Xun Ji had long known he would be rejected, but he wasn't discouraged. He continued: "It's okay if we don't cooperate, but based on our relationship, when You Mingzhi goes to acquire cars, could you do me a favor? Sister, Sister Ling! You are my own big sister!"

Ling Yue knew it.

"I don't manage things. Go find You Mingzhi yourself."

Xun Ji looked troubled. "He said I have to become a diamond card customer first."

"Everything is up to him; he is the one in charge of the Company."

When it came to Company management, Ling Yue had no intention of undermining You Mingzhi.