Chapter 708 Golden Gate Bridge
The two finished breakfast, put on their down jackets and went out.
The San Francisco Peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides and is affected by the California Cold Current in the Pacific Ocean. It has a typical Mediterranean climate with warm winters and cool summers. The temperature is basically above 5 degrees, and snow is rarely seen.
However, it often rains continuously in winter, and it rained today, giving people a feeling of depression.
But Li Li was in a good mood and hummed a song while driving.
Fang Minghua heard it as an American country ballad.
iswearbythemoonandthestarsinthesky
I swear, in front of the stars and the moon in the sky
andiswearliketheshadowthat'sbyyourside
I swear, it's like watching your back
iseethequestionsinyoureyes
I see questions flashing in your eyes
"ISwear" is the representative work of American country singer Montgomery, and has been covered by Lin Yilian, Qi Yu, etc.
He then discovered that Li Li sang quite well.
Montgomery Law Firm is located on Montgomery Street in the northeast corner of Jiujiang Mountain. Li Li drove through the city and finally came to an office building on Montgomery Street. After the car drove into the underground garage and parked, the two of them We went up to the tenth floor together.
After getting out of the elevator, Fang Minghua saw an English nameplate hanging on it that read MengDaWenLawFirm.
Li Li seemed to come here often, and soon a blonde girl wearing an OL uniform led them to an office.
There was a middle-aged man with black hair sitting inside. He was about forty years old and looked very refined.
When the man saw Li Li coming in, he immediately smiled on his face, stood up and greeted: "Good morning, Professor Li, are there any new books that need to be published?"
Speaking Mandarin but with a bit of an accent Like the one in Taiwan.
"No." Li Li shook her head and introduced Fang Minghua: "Lawyer Meng, this is my friend, Fang Minghua, a famous writer in mainland China."
"Oh Minghua, hello!" The other party immediately extended his hand. Right hand: "I have read your works. They are so good, especially the book "In the Name of the People" is absolutely amazing!"
"Thank you."
Three people on the sofa Sitting down, Meng Dawen asked: "Mr. Fang, are you coming to the United States for academic activities or to visit relatives? I heard Professor Li said that she is your wife's cousin."
"It's considered a relative visit." Fang Minghua said with a smile: "But I have some legal matters that I would like to consult with you."
"You want to immigrate?!" Meng Dawen suddenly realized: "With your conditions, there should be no problem in applying for a green card."
Why do you think I want to immigrate?
Fang Minghua felt funny: "I have no such plan. I want to ask you, can I acquire a company in the United States?"
"You want to buy a company?!" Meng Dawen suddenly opened his eyes. .
“Yes, a small publishing house.” Fang Minghua told Meng Dawen after finishing the story.
Meng Dawen woke up from the shock and immediately showed the professional qualities of a lawyer: "Legally speaking, there should be no problem, whether you are an individual or in the name of a company acquiring a company in the United States. The publishing industry does not involve the "1988 United States Comprehensive" Trade Act, so the acquisition is relatively simple, as long as you have enough legal funds."
"The funds should be no problem, mainly from my royalties and gains from the US stock market," Fang Minghua explained. road.
"That's OK!" Meng Dawen spread his hands: "Of course, acquiring a company is also a relatively complex economic activity, involving not only law but also other parties' asset evaluation, taxation, finance and other issues. I suggest you Also find an accounting firm to help you handle financial matters," Meng Dawen said.
"Lawyer Meng, I want to entrust this matter to your law firm, including finding a suitable accounting firm and negotiating with the other party in the future." Fang Minghua said.
"Mr. Fang, I am happy to serve you. Don't worry, I will provide you with the most professional service." Meng Dawen said with a smile.
The two parties signed an entrustment contract. The lawyer's fee was based on a case-by-case fee: 100,000 US dollars. It was said that this was a preferential price given by an old client who was an acquaintance of Li Li.
Of course, the accounting firm’s fees must be paid separately.
After coming out of the law firm, Fang Minghua suddenly felt relaxed.
To be honest, he didn’t know much about business in the first place, and in addition, he was in a foreign country, the United States, and the complicated legal provisions gave him a headache. It was best to find a professional to do it.
"Minghua, let me accompany you to the Golden Gate Bridge. It's not far from the bridge." Li Li said. "Okay, there's nothing going on these two days anyway, let's wait for news from Meng Dawen."
Now the rain has stopped, but the wind is still strong. The two of them stood by the bridge and watched the waves rolling under the bridge.
Li Li brushed her short hair that was messed up by the wind with her hand: "Although it is a bit far from where I live, I still drive here every week, or go to Chinatown to eat some Chinese food. It’s like returning to China.”
“Like this city?”
“Okay, after all, this is the city with the largest number of Chinese people in the United States. You can see black hair and yellow skin everywhere. Chinese compatriots make people feel inexplicably familiar. ”
"Then you might as well go back to China, there are Chinese people everywhere." Fang Minghua said with a smile.
"To tell you the truth, there was a time when I really wanted to return to China and Xijing, but now I feel that staying here is my best choice."
"Why ?”
“I have made a home here. If you come to the United States, you will have the warmth of home.” After Li Li finished speaking, she looked at him.
"Then I come here often."
"No need, just remember me." Li Li smiled.
Fang Minghua looked at him silently.
"Hey, by the way, have you heard in China? Zhang Ailing passed away." Li Li suddenly changed the subject.
Fang Minghua shook his head.
There is indeed no report in domestic newspapers and television.
Although there was a "Zhang Ailing" craze in China in the late 1980s, her novels began to be widely circulated in the mainland.
But in view of her experience and somewhat sensitive identity, it is destined not to be reported in the country.
"Zhang Ailing died in her Los Angeles apartment on September 8, the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival. I also saw this news in the newspaper."
"Her will required death. No memorial service was held, no tombstone was erected, and the body was cremated. Finally, I heard that the ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. A talented woman just left alone, cleanly, leaving no trace in the world except for her. "The words written by Li Li looked at the sea water under the bridge and continued.
“In the future, if I die, I will be like Zhang Ailing, not erecting a tombstone, cremating my body, and scattering my ashes into the Pacific Ocean, but I don’t want to scatter them here, I want to scatter them on the other side of the ocean.”
"Don't talk nonsense, we will all live a long life." Fang Minghua said softly.
"Yes. I also hope to live a long life, because I feel very happy." After Li Li finished speaking, she looked at him.
"Let's go, it's too cold here and it's easy to catch a cold." Fang Minghua gently held Li Li's shoulder.
"Yeah."
The two of them walked under the bridge together.
The next day, Meng Dawen called Li Li's home and told Fang Minghua that he had contacted the old and famous Zhang Qing Accounting Firm and was willing to accept the entrustment.
Li Li was going to class, so Fang Minghua rushed over alone. A staff member of the firm received him. After the two parties signed the contract, the other party immediately began to investigate and evaluate the company.
Fang Minghua’s days in San Francisco became leisurely.
Li Li goes to school every day. Fang Minghua not only cooks for her, but also wanders around outside. He also specifically consults Chinese people on how to drive in the United States - works at the San Francisco DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). The staff enthusiastically told him that in addition to having a legal Chinese driver's license, he also needed a translation of the driver's license to drive freely in California.
How to apply?
Just fill out the form.
A week later, Fang Minghua got the translation of his driver's license. At the same time, he also received a call from Zhang Qing Accounting Office, saying that the basic situation and financial situation of Ashleypress Publishing House had been investigated clearly, please. He came to the office to discuss it in detail.
(End of this chapter)