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Chapter 8 The Auction House

At 07:30 in the morning, Andre finished his morning exercise, greeted the security personnel and returned home.Sandwiches and hot milk have already been placed in the dining room, and his wife is cutting fruit.

Andre walked over and said, "Didn't you fry the sausage?"

His wife was very young. She used to be his private secretary. She had just graduated from college and worked at the Galileo Auction House. They had been together for many years, and Andre had already gotten used to her care.

The wife said: "The family doctor said that you need to control your weight. From today onwards, afternoon tea will be cancelled, and your sandwiches will not contain cheese unless you return to normal weight." She shook the pan in her hand and said, "Here, there is no oil. Fried eggs."

Andre gave her a good morning kiss as if complaining: "Lisa, I hope you treat me better. I eat meat, not grass." He went downstairs and put on his neatly pressed suit. After drinking the milk, he likes to eat sandwiches in the car.

The auction house was sold by him five years ago in the name of working capital. Now Galileo's office is in a commercial street 10 kilometers away. Because the road is clear, he spends at most [-] minutes on the road, and the distance is appropriate. .Of course, the commercial street is not prosperous, but there is a Wal-Mart nearby, which is not considered remote. Generally speaking, the rent is very reasonable.

Andre felt that this was the wisest suggestion from a tax lawyer, and it was not in vain for him to pay so much salary every year. ——The property tax saved was enough for him to balance his accounts.

In addition to the front desk and a few permanent employees, the Galileo Auction House does not have a large number of people who come to clean it once a week. Only when new projects are launched can we see the grand gathering of auctioneers.

The work secretary came over and said, "Connie hasn't arrived yet, the lawyer will be here at nine o'clock."

Andre nodded: "As soon as the lawyer comes, invite him over, I still have some procedures for him to do."

But this waited until the afternoon, the lawyers and the others talked and talked, and at the end they had nothing to say and stared at the teacups. Then at twelve o'clock, the work secretary kindly gave them a hot lunch box—produced by Wal-Mart, and it also came with minced garlic hot sauce.

Andre ate smoked sausage, he drank a few cups of coffee, and even the lawyer went to the toilet twice.

It wasn't until 02:30 in the afternoon that the staff came over from the parking lot after their lunch break to start working, and the work secretary knocked on the door: "Connie is here."

Connie is a very beautiful woman. In fact, a woman in her 30s and 30s is in the heyday of her life. She shed her youthful and childish nature, struggled in the workplace, learned to make up and dress up, and has wrists without being contaminated by middle-aged women. The pressure of the elderly to support their families. ——For Americans, the age of [-] is still the tail of youth.

He is young and has not experienced much training all the way, so he has a gentle attitude towards people and things.The environment also nourishes people, and she is attractive enough to stand far away now.

The lawyer's eyes lit up when he saw Connie coming in.

Andre stood up and shook hands with her, "Connie, you've worked hard this time." He pointed to the lawyer and said, "I'm not talking nonsense, this is the lawyer I invited, Alexander, let's talk about your employment contract .”

Wen Mingli shook hands briefly, and then sat on a chair. The boss, Andre, was behind the desk, and the lawyer was on the diagonal.

The lawyer stood up and politely pushed the contract in front of her: "Miss Connie, your employment contract with Galileo Auction House has expired, unfortunately." He glanced back at the employer and said, "Because Mr. Andre The investment was frustrated and the funds were difficult to turn around. He made a difficult decision - not to renew the contract. This is the first version of the termination agreement, you can take a look."

Wen Mingli didn't answer, she asked: "Are you a lawyer? Are you sure this is what my boss Andre meant? You didn't deceive me, did you?"

Andre nodded on the side, and the lawyer said: "Mr. Andre is by his side, and everything I say is subject to his permission."

Lawyers have seen many struggling and unbelievable employees on the eve of forced unemployment, so they have some experience in dealing with these matters.

He wondered if he could chase him out and ask for his contact number if his coffee was spilled.

According to the entry information, Connie White has worked at Galileo Auction House for six years. She worked all the way up from the auction assistant to the auctioneer, and put in a lot of hard work.

A respectable professional woman.

Now the professional woman pointed to the cover of the contract and said: "Is it too hasty, what about my compensation?" She said: "I have worked here for six years, and according to the terms of the union, I can get three times the termination compensation .”

Lawyer: "Because you didn't take attendance, the compensation is also linked to the working time."

Wen Mingli: "No, my lawyer friend told me that the boss does not need to pay for the problematic employees, and what I have done is completely in line with the requirements."

There is no communication at all, and the lawyer looks for the employer's opinion.

Andre laughed loudly: "Connie, I was just kidding you. Alexander, you go out first and stay in the living room."

The lawyer didn't know why, but he still walked out obediently with his briefcase.

Wen Mingli sat on the chair leisurely, since she came in, she showed no extra expressions other than a polite smile.

Andre said: "I knew it, someone must have tipped you off, and they all like you." He stood up and poured a cup of coffee, "The one just now was cold, drink this cup, this one is fresh."

Wen Mingli took it and didn't drink it, and Andre was not angry. He sighed and said, "You can't blame me, Qi is always a big client. The pink diamonds she took in 13, the blue and white porcelain vases in 16, I remember She also came to join us in taking an impression painting, but no one paid much attention to it at that time, and there are so many procedures to go through if the auction fails, people can be dragged down, and if they give you a hand, you must remember to repay the favor, right?"

"Now she comes to make things difficult for me, what can I do?"

Wen Mingli: "What does she want me to do?"

As soon as Andre's exaggerated expression stopped, he said, "I knew you would understand." He sat down on the boss's chair again and said relaxedly: "One small thing, Mr. Qi hopes that you can return to China to continue to fulfill the agreement. She also said The patient is now emotionally unstable and needs to continue to accompany him for treatment."

"Then do you know who asked me to come back?" Wen Mingli said.

Andre was keenly aware that there was a big thing buried inside, but the businessman knew that some words could not be answered.

He said: "But now you can go back. Aren't you Chinese? You are not happy to go back to your hometown." He frowned and thought, "The food and travel expenses, wages, and finances will all be settled on time." He held out a stick Finger, "It's just too much, I believe Mr. Qi will not treat his employees badly."

Wen Mingli: "Money must be enough, but people are different from dogs. Dogs are stupid animals. If you beat them and feed them a full meal, they will lick your hands affectionately. People can't do it. She told me to come back. I'm back. , and now forcing me to go back, how come she has taken all the good things?"

Andre knew that things couldn't be better, he said: "Then how can you go back?"

Wen Mingli said with that natural look: "Why should I go back? No, didn't I come to discuss the termination of the contract today? Then call the lawyer over and have a good talk."

"Connie, I was wrong, and there is nothing I can do." Andre begged for mercy with a wry smile, "It's all for living."

"We are different." Wen Mingli rarely saw the boss's flexible behavior. She was neither surprised nor appreciated, but said clearly: "I am a proletarian, and you are a capitalist. Your son killed someone and you pay the fine. Came out, in the second year he was drinking and speeding and ran into a traffic policeman and he was fine, in the third year..."

"Well, I know." Andre interrupted her loudly, and then said with a smile: "It seems that you have a problem with Kevin, and I will take him to apologize to you in two days. Since the money is enough, why Why don’t you do it? It’s not a tiring job. Young people, don’t be afraid of losing face. It’s not shameful to bend your waist for money. It’s not a problem when you get the money to buy a house or a car? Don’t Chinese people like to buy houses?”

Seeing Andre's voice getting louder, Wen Mingli knew that he was impatient. She didn't want to chat with this kind of person at first, but she just thought about leaving, and wanted to go back when she was usually annoyed and uncomfortable.Seeing that you have a good temper, these people really think you are a soft persimmon, so they can handle it.

She regretted it when she didn't stab and left.

Wen Mingli: "Capital has no dignity, look at me, I forgot." She stood up with her bag and said, "Should we meet directly in court or mediate by ourselves? I don't plan to come to the auction house. Give me an approval today." Let's talk."

Andre followed and stood up: "Connie, you have worked in the auction house for six years, no matter what, you are also an old employee who got up with me..."

Wen Mingli stretched out her hand to stop him from performing, she said: "Mr. Andre, stop talking, do you believe what you say?"

Andre's face sank visible to the naked eye: "I didn't expect you to be this kind of person, you don't miss old feelings at all."

Are you not sorry for saying this?

Wen Mingli didn't even give him a look, and was about to leave with his bag. Andre said behind him, "Connie, you have to think about it. Layoffs are different from voluntary resignations. What good is a bad reputation? You walked out of Galileo and someone Do you still dare to invite you?" He said with emphasis, "You have to think carefully."

Wen Mingli: "Finished?" He pushed the door open and left.

A colleague came over holding her things, "How do you get that pot of green radishes you raised?"

Wen Mingli grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the office area: "Why did you come over directly? What if he put on small shoes for you?"

The colleague said: "I have been in this industry longer than you. What can he do to me? I have been with Galileo for more than ten years. I am resigned and just retire early." She clapped Wen Mingli's hand, "Don't be afraid Ah, pay for a lawyer, and he has some reputation in Los Angeles, who will recognize him outside of here?"

Although Andre can't compare to Mr. Qi's financial resources, but he has been operating in Los Angeles for many years, no colleague said it is so easy.

Knowing that this was to comfort her, Wen Mingli smiled and tilted his head on her shoulder, "Well, I'm not afraid, bring my granddaughter to play with me when I have time, and I won't bring Luluo, it's not easy to raise, you took care of it, If I take it back, I won’t be able to raise it well.”

The colleague said angrily: "You child."

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