Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 88, Section 86: Changing Mounts
"Okay, let's go back."

"I know you work hard, but you also need to know how to balance work and rest."

The last office in Mingli Company that was still lit finally returned to darkness.

"Mr. Zhou, shall I give you a ride back to school since it's on my way?"

The two walked out of the Nanhu Industrial Park one after the other. To their right was a carport with a red roof, inside which were rows of bicycles and electric bikes.

Seeing Zhou Mingyuan standing in the middle of the road trying to stop a car, He Min took two steps forward, pointed to the carport not far away, and asked him.

Her mode of transportation was a small and exquisite Emma electric car.

This electric scooter was a gift she gave herself as a reward after receiving her first month's salary when she worked at Tianyu Media.

In the dry season, cycling is much more convenient than taking the bus or subway.

"also."

The boss grinned and showed no politeness when he saw the electric scooter.

"I'm not going back to school, send me to Shanshui Huating."

As a result, this scene soon appeared on the right side of Guanshan Avenue.

He Min carefully twisted the handle, while the tall boy behind her placed his hands on either side of her. Due to inertia, she felt the soft touch of his waist where their skin touched.

The car headlights pierced a small patch of moonlight as the assistant rode his electric scooter, carrying his boss leisurely along.

Long hair flowing in the evening breeze—this scene is incredibly youthful.

"President Zhou~"

Sitting in the car with her boss's arms around her waist, almost in a half-hugging position, He Min was actually a little shy.

Fortunately, she was sitting upright in the driver's seat and controlling the direction, so no one could see the slight flush on her cheek.

Feeling Zhou Mingyuan's body temperature behind her, she raised her voice and asked.

"Ok?"

"You just said that we'll be looking for law firms to collaborate with later?"

She gripped the handlebars tightly and quickly found a topic to ease her tension.

"That's right. In fact, it's not just law firms. Once we've refined our products and standardized our processes and profitability, we can definitely invite some law students to do low-paying internships at the company."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded, stretched out his hand towards the air, and sketched out his blueprint.

"The document department and the case filing department I just mentioned sound very professional, but they are actually just administrative tasks that can be handled by interns who know a little about the law but have no practical experience."

"These days, labor is expensive, but law students are everywhere and cheap."

"Have you heard that joke? You can't hire a driver for two or three thousand yuan, but you can hire an intern with a law degree who has passed the bar exam and can drive for the director."

"Haha, I've heard of that too."

Upon hearing this, He Min couldn't help but recall the price she received when she first entered the workforce. Not knowing whether to admit it or deny it, she could only respond with a wry smile.

Do you have a driver's license?

As the road ahead suddenly turned, Zhou Mingyuan unconsciously tightened his grip and casually asked a question.

"some."

He Min nodded.

"By the way, how much money is left in the company account?"

"Um"

He Min always answered business-related questions fluently.

She paused for a few seconds to think before speaking, "Last month, the total number of orders from all financial companies was exactly 1000. So far, we have completed 220 orders, which is about a quarter of the total."

"The process could have been faster, but it happened to coincide with the National Day holiday, and the courts were not open, so no one was able to advance the case filing review."

"Including previous commission income and debt planning consultations for individual clients, there is still about 42 yuan in the account."

"But Mr. Zhou, have you considered the recruitment plan you gave me next month, which plans to recruit 50 employees in the first phase?"

“After these people join the company, even if everyone’s average salary is calculated at the lowest level of 4500, the salary expenditure alone will be two to three hundred thousand.”

"Moreover, this is the probationary period, and it doesn't include social security and housing fund contributions. The subsequent personnel costs will be significant."

When this topic came up, He Min hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped. According to their previous asset-light, relationship-based approach, they wouldn't have needed so many employees.

She and Zhou Mingyuan, with just the two of them and at most an accountant, could easily cover their six- or seven-figure commissions.

But President Zhou insisted that this path wouldn't last long, and that we should plan for the long term, for progress, and for development.

Have we taken too big a step in development?
"Fifty people, and the total estimated salary expenditure is only a little over two hundred thousand?"

Unexpectedly, Zhou Mingyuan's reaction was not only indifferent, but even somewhat surprising.

Something is wrong!

Did you try to negotiate a lower salary with them during the interview?

"That's right. Finding a job is a two-way selection process. Starting a company isn't charity. How can you expect them to pay whatever amount they want? It would be unreasonable not to negotiate a lower price."

He Min straightened her back, her tone surprisingly smug.

"Brilliant."

The unscrupulous capitalist Zhou Mingyuan remained silent for a long time before giving a thumbs-up to the air.

"You don't need to worry about personnel expenses. These are all necessary. Moreover, we are a legal services company, so we cannot cut back on basic employee benefits. We must pay what is due."

Failing to pay social insurance and housing fund contributions for employees is a blatant violation of the law.

The camera panned, and they were getting closer and closer to the familiar South Lake Avenue. Zhou Mingyuan seemed to remember something and spoke up.

"Go to the 4S store tomorrow."

"what?"

He Min was taken aback.

"You have 42 left, right? Your salary won't be paid until next month. Use this money to buy a minivan."

Zhou Mingyuan stretched out his finger and tapped He Min's back.

“Use the company account.”

The boss uses company accounts to purchase cars in the company's name. This not only allows him to accrue more expenses, but also allows him to deduct depreciation expenses from his corporate income tax.

On the one hand, it saves money; on the other hand, the entire Mingli Company does need a car for transportation.

"I...I don't know anything about cars!"

For a girl, this task is no easier than buying a house, and He Min hesitated for a moment.

"At this price point, there's no other choice; other commercial vehicles are simply not competitive."

Zhou Mingyuan smiled and said, "A seven-seater GL8. You can negotiate the price yourself."

"You can drive this car from now on. I can call you anytime if anything happens, okay?"

"Open it for me?"

He Min was flattered, but quickly recovered and said, "No problem!"

She was both an assistant and a driver.

Since she was destined to be available whenever needed anyway, and now she even had a car for transportation, she was more than happy to accept it.

The gate number of Shanshui Huating residential complex gleamed. He Min gently squeezed the brakes, drove through different buildings, and stopped at Building A8.

"Then, Mr. Zhou, I'll head back now?"

"Wait a minute."

The man got off the back of the electric scooter and suddenly realized that now that he had a driver, he seemed to be missing something.

"You'll be driving every day from now on, so the electric scooter will just be sitting idle anyway."

"Let me ride it."

"Ah okay."

He Min obediently handed over the car keys and bid farewell to her ride.

"gone!"

Zhou Mingyuan waved to He Min, then subconsciously looked up and found that the lights were still on in the room.

(End of this chapter)