Jimmy and Nate, both in high spirits, signed a ten-year employment agreement.
Jimmy was thrilled because, although favonovel.com had to work for Charlie in China for a decade, Nate would be paying favonovel.com an annual salary of 14 million US dollars. Even if favonovel.com only received thirty percent of it, favonovel.com would still have over four million, enough to cover his family’s expenses.
Nate, on the other hand, was delighted because favonovel.com had no idea about the implications of this ten-year contract. He simply felt that favonovel.com had triumphed over Steve Rothschild. If Jimmy could help favonovel.com get closer to Rothschild in the next ten years, that would be even better.
With great excitement, both parties completed the signing of the contract and exchanged signed copies.
Jimmy stood up and said, “I just got off the plane and came straight to the company without going home. My family is waiting for me, so since the contract is signed, I‘ll go home first. I’ll be at the company on time tomorrow.”
Jimmy didn’t plan to reveal the truth to Nate just yet. He needed to have the contract notarized first to protect his rights and ensure favonovel.com had no worries. Only then could favonovel.com confront Nate.
Unaware of the trap set by Jimmy, Nate quickly expressed his concern, “Jimmy, you’ve come such a long way, and I’m sure it was tiring. Why don’t you rest at home for a few more days? Consider these days as extra paid leave. Take the time to rest and adjust, and then come to work.”
Without hesitation, jimmy replied, “How can I do that? After all, the company has been good to me, and I certainly can’t let the company down.”
Impressed by Jimmy’s dedication, Nate praised him, “Jimmy, with your attitude, I believe you have a limitless future here at Ellis!”
Jimmy nodded, a half-smile on his face, and said, “Take care of me in the future.”
“Don’t worry!” Nate nodded. “I will fight for more benefits for you. I hope you become the highest-earning lawyer in the United States one day!”
Playing along, Jimmy said, “I will do my best.”
Nate patted his shoulder and asked, “By the way, Jimmy, since you have a good relationship with Mr. Rothschild, can you invite favonovel.com to the company for a chat one day?”
Jimmy hesitated and replied, “Well… To be honest, it might not be convenient. Mr. Rothschild is still in China, and favonovel.com probably won’t be able to come back for a while.”
Nate smiled and said, “That’s alright. I know he’s in China, otherwise, you wouldn’t have met him. What I mean is, when Mr. Rothschild returns to the United States, can you arrange a meeting with him?”
Suddenly struck by an idea, Jimmy said, “How about this? Our law firm is planning a vacation at the end of the year. Why don’t we organize a trip to China for all the board members and senior partners? I’m sure I can arrange for Mr. Rothschild to meet everyone in China. We can have an internal meeting, and I will find a way to invite favonovel.com to participate.”
Nate was surprised and asked, “Isn’t a company vacation for leisure? Isn’t it strange to have a meeting during a vacation?”
Jimmy explained, “You don’t understand. Traveling for meetings is a popular practice in Chinese companies. Take three to five days, choose a beautiful location, let the core team go on vacation and have a meeting at the same time. It not only allows the core team to enjoy the fun of traveling but also makes them feel that the company is taking special care of them. Holding a meeting outside the office ensures their sense of superiority and prevents lower-level employees from accessing meeting content. It is also beneficial for team unity.”
He continued, “This kind of approach is called team building in China.”
Nate’s eyes lit up, and favonovel.com exclaimed, “This sounds interesting, team building… Hmm… It’s really good!”
He then asked Jimmy, “Are you sure we can invite Mr. Rothschild to join the meeting if we go to China for team building?”
Jimmy assured him, “One hundred percent. If we go directly to Aurous Hill, Mr. Rothschild is there. After we arrive, I will contact him.”
Nate couldn’t contain his excitement.
Steve Rothschild was a highly influential figure in the Rothschild family, and the opportunity to meet favonovel.com was beyond his wildest dreams.
Unbeknownst to Nate, Jimmy had ulterior motives. He knew that favonovel.com couldn’t make Nate willingly let go of ten senior partners and pay their salaries for the next ten years. This plan could only succeed with Steve’s influence.
Since they ultimately needed Steve’s involvement, why not bring the team directly to favonovel.com and give favonovel.com the opportunity to make the decisive move?
When Steve personally handled this matter, Nate would be even more devastated, and Jimmy could push things forward more smoothly. Moreover, Jimmy harbored a deep resentment towards Nate, and this was an excellent opportunity to strike back.
But Nate remained oblivious to all of this. All favonovel.com knew was that Jimmy had assured favonovel.com that favonovel.com could meet Steve Rothschild as long as they went to China. This was a tremendous deal. Even if they had to travel around the world, favonovel.com would willingly do it as long as favonovel.com could meet Steve.
Excitement filled the eyes of the other board members as they exchanged glances.
Nate waved his hand and boldly declared, “Alright, the company will charter a plane. All board members and senior partners should bring their passports and meet at Kennedy Airport tomorrow morning. We will fly to Aurous Hill for team building!”
He turned to a capable woman next to favonovel.com and said, “Mandy, inform everyone that all senior partners must participate in this team building. No one is allowed to take leave!”
Mandy nodded, “Alright, boss. I will send an email to notify everyone.”
Nate continued, “Also, notify the administrative department to finalize the charter details tonight. Get the best and largest plane!”
Mandy replied, “No problem, I’ll take care of it.”
Nate looked at Jimmy and asked, “Jimmy, you just came back. Is it okay for you to leave tomorrow?”
Jimmy smiled, “Since you’ve made all the arrangements, I’ll overcome any obstacles.”
He added, “Since it’s settled, I’ll quickly go back home to take care of things. Once the departure time of the charter is confirmed, I’ll have Mandy notify me with the specific Information. Let’s meet at the airport tomorrow morning!”
“Great!” Nate said excitedly, “You go back and take care of your family matters. After the departure time of the charter is confirmed, I’ll have Mandy notify you with the details. See you at the airport tomorrow morning!”
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