Wang Yaocheng was leading people to inspect the Red Hat headquarters under construction. He was shocked when he received the call.
After half a year of construction here, the overall building frame has gradually taken shape. It is a huge oval post-modern building with a high front and low back, like a light-colored sailor's hat.
The entire building has three floors inside and uses a large amount of stadium-like steel structural frames to create a sense of open space. It can accommodate thousands of employees working here and provide a highly comfortable research environment.
When this giant building is completed, a prominent Red Hat logo will appear on the top of the dome.
The pure and bright red is like a burning flame that is about to break through the sky, symbolizing the company's spirit of self-breakthrough and continuous innovation, and the burning flame of passion that will never fade away.
"Cambury and Rebecca, you two are coming with me with guns. My friend was shot and is in the hospital."
"Got it, boss."
Wang Yaocheng hurriedly led his men to get into the car when Huo Jiaguang trotted over and shouted;
"Wait a minute, boss, you'd better not go there in person. It's unwise to be involved in a shooting case. What's even worse is to involve white people and black people shooting each other in the street. This will have a great impact on your healthy image and let the company
Just let the legal team solve it.”
Wang Yaocheng waved his hand impatiently; "Brother Iemitsu, Elizabeth's mother Terry was shot by a gun. I have to go to this matter."
"Please calm down. Reporters from more than a dozen media outlets are guarding the door of the company every day. They are like vultures waiting for opportunities to discover big news. Boss, this is very troublesome.
Never forget that you are now a public figure with huge social influence.
Regardless of whether you are innocent or not, as long as you show up at the door of the hospital, you may be defined by the media as taking a side in this shooting case, which will greatly hinder the company's and your own image.
Black civil rights groups and ethnic minorities may launch protests or even hold a march in front of Red Hat, and you may be pushed into the dock.
Many vulture lawyers in the United States are waiting for such an opportunity. They always keep their eyes on the rich and those movie stars, and they will stir up trouble in everything. What's more, if you personally bring the case, the vulture lawyers will never let you go.
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We will be involved in a long litigation case, which may take one year, two years or even longer, which will involve a lot of energy. You cannot leave the United States until the case is concluded."
Huo Jiaguang stood in front of the car with a determined look on his face, and his last words moved Wang Yaocheng.
Once he is involved in a meaningless lawsuit, he cannot leave the United States until the case is concluded. He cannot afford such a heavy price.
The domestic eight-inch wafer fab project is Wang Yaocheng's lifeblood. He will never allow anything to affect this important project, not even his own woman.
Since encountering Si Wanru's emotional turmoil, Wang Yaocheng's temperament has slowly changed, and he himself is at a loss.
"Lawyer Frente, why didn't I get such clear advice from your legal team? Or are you willing to watch your employer fall into crisis and go to court to litigate?"
Wang Yaocheng looked gloomy and looked steadily at the lawyer in the SUV.
Lawyer Frente got out of the car helplessly. His legal team was responsible for solving Red Hat's legal problems, including civil and criminal aspects, and providing a package solution.
"Boss, this is mainly your own wish. We will not interfere too much. What's more, the vulture lawyer's lawsuit may not happen. This is just the worst case scenario."
"Then, it could still happen."
Lawyer Frente explained: "Yes, in the United States, it is impossible for every wealthy person or movie star to avoid litigation, and some company bosses even have more than a dozen pending cases, and many more.
Maybe a pedestrian fell at the door of your street, or said something that was too much, or participated in an event, and a public figure will be taken to court. It is normal to have several lawsuits every year, so there is no need to be surprised about it."
"You failed to fulfill your obligation to remind."
"I'm sorry, boss, this is my fault."
"So you are fired, including your legal team, all pack up and get out. Now, leave immediately."
Lawyer Frente looked dumbfounded. He did have selfish motives at first and did not remind his employer of this, which he had an unshirkable responsibility for.
Lawyers always hope to litigate more cases, so that their income will be rich. Lawyer Frente really didn't expect that the matter would become so serious and he would be fired.
"Boss, please give me another chance, I..."
"You have lost my trust, Lawyer Frent. This matter ends here, and I will not mention it on other occasions, okay."
Wang Yaocheng decisively refused. There are too many law firms to choose from in the United States. There is no need to use a team of lawyers who have lost trust. This is a potential danger.
paralysis!
With a high income, but not sitting on the side of the employer, once word spreads, his reputation will be completely ruined. Who dares to hire such a lawyer?
Seeing the members of the legal team leaving dejectedly, Wang Yaocheng said to Huo Jiaguang, "Brother Jiaguang, please come over and help solve this matter in person."
"There is no shirking the responsibility." Huo Jiaguang opened the car door and got in, saying, "Let's go, let's go to the hospital now. I will report back at any time if there is any news."
Two Hummer off-road vehicles rushed out of the gate and sped towards San Jose City. Upon seeing this, the reporters from various media who were guarding the gate quickly got into the car and chased after them like vultures.
Seeing this, Wang Yaocheng felt deeply powerless.
In this foreign land, even if you are rich, you cannot do whatever you want, and it is difficult to avoid the open and covert arrows that may be fired at any time.
In the company
Wang Yaocheng was anxiously waiting for the call in the office, feeling very unstable.
Secretary Guo Liyi walked in bravely and said: "Chairman, Mr. Jobs of Pixar Animation has sent an invitation, please come to the animation studio and talk about the development of the company.
Mr. Merck, a partner of Goldman Sachs, has also sent an invitation to the party and hopes to meet with you to discuss matters related to the Playboy Group.
Moreover, I will introduce a few important friends to each other, and the time will be tomorrow night at a mansion on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Mr. Steve Schwarzman from Blackstone Fund and Mr. Stan Lee from Marvel Animation also sent invitations to the party.
This is an important matter that you pay special attention to and need to report at any time."
"Okay, put it on the table."
"yes."
Time passed very slowly while waiting anxiously. Wang Yaocheng could only sit down and deal with official duties first to pass the time.
Secretary Guo Liyi reported only business matters, and in addition to rehiring a legal team, Wang Yaocheng wanted to ask Mr. Jobs to help introduce him. He must make a trip to Los Angeles.
The appointment with Mr. Merck is very important. Participating in such high-end private meetings is of self-evident importance for expanding your network and getting to know more powerful people.
The matter of Marvel Animation and Blackstone Fund cannot be underestimated. Every move affects Wang Yaocheng's nerves.
In terms of Marvel animation, Stan Lee has been whetting his appetite for a long time. If he continues to play with it, he may lose his temper, and he must give an explanation.
As for Mr. Steve Schwarzman, before the election, the two parties sent a check worth one million through his channel to secretly support the election of Zipperton's Elephant Party members. Now there should be a response.
Wang Yaocheng signed the company documents and dispatched personnel to join the Yahoo project team. This is a project team directly under Red Hat and is placed in the electronic computer IC chip department.
This was done entirely to clearly separate the company from Netscape, so that there would be no connection between personnel and patent applications, and to avoid legal trouble.
Netscape is now an officially listed company, and the corresponding financial arrangements must withstand the review and opinions of a professional accounting firm. This cannot be careless.
After handling all this, Wang Yaocheng looked at the time. It was already close to five o'clock in the afternoon, and three hours had passed since he received Elizabeth's call.
"What the hell is Lao Huo doing? You haven't even called back yet."
Wang Yaocheng muttered softly, the phone rang suddenly, and he quickly answered the call.
"Uh-huh! It's me... After the operation, the bullet was removed, and Terry is out of danger...
Very good... that's right, we must arrange the best single room. I don't care about spending money. We need special care...
You can be discharged from the hospital in 10 days, there will be no sequelae, good...very good...
Elizabeth has been sent to the Blue Glass Cottage and has calmed down after receiving counseling from a professional psychologist.
…Very good, this was done very well, I’ll go over right away, that’s it.”
Putting down the phone, Wang Yaocheng waved his hand excitedly, finally letting go of the big stone in his heart.
He couldn't sit still anymore, stood up and walked out. When passing by his secretary Guo Liyi, he said:
"Don't arrange any guest interviews these days. All appointments are cancelled. I will go to Los Angeles tomorrow and report anything to Vice President Cai."
"I understand, Chairman."
"Um."
An ordinary Toyota car drove into the courtyard of a sky-blue single-family villa. It was not far from the riverside mansion, and it only took five minutes to walk there. It was located on another street.
This single-family villa, known as the "Blue Glass Cottage", is located at the end of the street and covers an area of about two acres. It is decorated in a completely modern style and is a favorite of middle-class American families.
Peering through the natural partitions of lush green plants, it is a very quiet place.
I saw a Toyota car approaching.
Under the big tree outside the villa, the bodyguards Camberley and Shanmao appeared, looked around, waved to let them go, and the Toyota car drove directly into the garage of the villa.
Wang Yaocheng got out of the car and asked:
"Where's Elizabeth?"
"In the bedroom upstairs, I fell asleep because I was frightened and too tired."
"Okay, you order some food and I'll go upstairs and take a look."
In Red Hat Company, Wang Yaocheng asked his bodyguards to drive three Hummer military vehicles back to the riverside mansion with great fanfare, but he secretly drove a mediocre Toyota car to this remote villa.
He had no idea that he was already being remembered, and doing so was extremely dangerous.
Wang Yaocheng walked up the stairs to the second floor and gently opened the door. Under the dim light, he could see a beautiful girl lying on the bed, looking so fragile and helpless.
"Dear King, is that you?"
"Yes, I'm coming."
"Oh...god, it's so scary, I saw blood everywhere..."
Wang Yaocheng gently hugged Elizabeth's frail body and patted her back gently with his palm:
"It's all over, it's okay, it was an accident.
Terry is out of danger and is now receiving the best treatment. She will be discharged from the hospital and go home in ten days. The doctor assured me that there will be no sequelae and she only needs good recovery."
"I don't dare to sleep. As soon as I close my eyes, I will have endless nightmares."
"As long as I'm by your side to protect you, it's okay. I'll hold you in my arms and sleep for a while!"
"You are not allowed to leave me."
"must."
Wang Yaocheng held Elizabeth's slender body in his arms and saw her slowly falling asleep, with a delicate face like an angel, and her long eyelashes fluttering from time to time.
Feeling love and pity in his heart, he leaned down and kissed her smooth cheek, bringing deep care to her.
"Honey, hold me tight." Elizabeth murmured in her light sleep!