Chapter 19: How Can a Minor Engage in Business Activities

Without a moment's hesitation, Song Han immediately pinned a price - increase notice on the management system for the entire internet café.

In the bustling internet café, after the full - screen announcement was posted, people disappeared in an instant, leaving only a mess of garbage on the floor and the smell of instant noodles filling the whole place.

Well, it was the flavor of braised beef.

Song Han scratched his head. Looking at the empty internet café, he didn't start data - labeling again. Instead, he continued to ponder life.

He still remembered what he had heard when he was 30 years old.

"The greatest pain for a person is the inability to bridge the gap between knowing and doing."

In 2002 in country, although the National Informatization Leading Group had adopted the "Special Plan for Informatization of the National Economy and Society" to promote the development of information technology and the electronics industry.

However, in 2002 in country, the proportion of paperless and information - based office work among government departments and enterprises in the whole society was still pitifully small.

Without relying on internet information technology, his position in this society was still that of a 12 - year - old... Oh no, he had just celebrated his birthday not long ago, and now he was 13 years old in nominal age, just a little kid...

The money was right there, but he just couldn't borrow it...

For a 13 - year - old junior high school student to engage in business activities in this all - paper - based society was simply a pipe dream

...

Suddenly struck by an idea, Song Han opened the chat window of the AI and asked,

"How can a minor legally engage in business activities?"

"Minors do not have full civil capacity in law. Therefore, opening a company requires meeting certain conditions and following specific procedures. Here are some possible solutions:

Ask an adult to open the company on behalf of the minor.

A minor can ask their parents or other adults to open a company on their behalf. The adult can act as the legal representative and sign the company - registration documents for the minor.

Wait until reaching adulthood to handle specific matters.

A minor can wait until they reach adulthood to open a company. After reaching adulthood, they can act as the legal representative and sign the company - registration documents themselves.

Establish a youth entrepreneurship team.

Minors can establish a youth entrepreneurship team. Such a team can exist as an organizational form in law, but it is not an independent legal entity. In this case, the legal representative of the team can be an adult, and minors can participate in the operation and management of the team as members."

He crossed out the last option.

In 2002 in country, the concept of a youth entrepreneurship team didn't exist yet.

It seemed that he needed an agent who was trustworthy, honest, idealistic, had a moral bottom - line, and could remain unmoved by the entire fortune of the world's richest man.

Looking at the list of requirements he had written down, Song Han heaved a deep sigh.

Sure enough, the greatest pain for a person was the inability to bridge the gap between knowing and doing.

Even though he knew what to do, where could he find such a person?

Suddenly, a figure flashed across Song Han's mind.

By the way, who said that sentence? 

...

In 2002, City Y didn't have the glitz and glamour of decades later. Everything seemed so simple and unadorned. It was like a heavily - made - up person showing their natural face after removing all the makeup. Although there were various imperfections, it was full of a sense of authenticity and intimacy.

The year 2002 was a painful and conflicting time for Luo Xiang twenty years later. Having just obtained his master's degree in criminal law should have been a cause for celebration, but the instructions from his tutor and the pressure of real - life made Luo Xiang waver between academics and making a living.

Should he find a job to support himself or follow his tutor's advice and continue his studies for a doctorate?

On his way back to the dormitory with his head down, Luo Xiang's mind was still echoing with his tutor's words.

"Law is one of the oldest disciplines in human history. In the early days of modern universities, there were only three majors: theology, medicine, and law. When there is a problem with a person's soul, theology is needed; when there is an issue with a person's body, medicine is required; and when society faces problems, law is essential.

Society is an aggregation of people. When people come together, conflicts and disputes are inevitable. Law must resolve these disputes and ensure the normal order of society. Only in an orderly environment can people have the opportunity for free development and truly enjoy their rights.

Therefore, law is involved in every aspect of people's lives. Whether it's a trivial matter or a major one, law safeguards the operation of society in either a positive or negative way, and protects our freedom and rights.

You have unique insights into law. Whether the ultimate goal of law is for the law itself or for the people? Upholding the law means upholding justice, and working for the people also aims at fairness!

I can't give you the answer here. You need to find it on your own. I know you're under a lot of financial pressure. Here is my recommendation letter. You can try to take a part - time job at a legal - exam training institution. I believe institutions, big or small, in City Y will give me some face."

"And, keep studying!"

The hazy look in his tutor's eyes lingered in Luo Xiang's mind for a long time. Holding the recommendation letter, Luo Xiang was quite nervous.

Having been a student for decades, it was difficult for him to suddenly make the transition from a student to a teacher in the social role.

When he reached the dormitory building, the dormitory auntie called out to him from the side.

"Luo Xiang! Someone is looking for you!"

"Me?"

Holding the phone number given by the dormitory auntie, Luo Xiang wracked his brains but still couldn't figure out who it could be.

He dialed the number, but there was no answer. When he hung up the phone and walked back to the dormitory, the number called him back.

"Professor Luo?"

Listening to the deep and somewhat distorted voice on the phone, Luo Xiang always felt a bit strange.

However, phone signals in 2002 were always quite distorted, so he didn't think much about it.

"I can't be called that. I'm still a student now. I don't deserve to be called a professor.

May I ask what you want from me?"

"Ahem! I heard from someone that you're looking for a job, so I called to have a chat."

Hearing this, Luo Xiang felt a warm feeling in his heart. He didn't expect that his tutor not only wrote him a recommendation letter but also arranged a job for him.

"Were you introduced by Professor Chen?"

"Sort of!"

Wearing a headset and using a voice - changer, Song Han chatted with him in a rather casual manner. 

"Currently, our company needs a legal advisor. I wonder if you're interested?"

"Where is your company located?"

"Province X."

Luo Xiang was a bit hesitant.

"It's too far away. I still need to focus on my studies later, so I probably can't take up the job there."

On the other end of the phone, Song Han quickly said,

"No, no, no, you misunderstood me. This is a part - time job. You don't need to go to Province X to work. You just need to take care of it in your spare time from your studies."

"Then how is the salary calculated?"

"The monthly salary is five thousand yuan. One - month's salary will be paid in advance upon employment. We'll communicate by phone when there's something, and you can work online!"

The concept of working online was quite novel. After a brief moment of thought, Luo Xiang understood what it meant.

Luo Xiang swallowed hard and licked his dry lips. He suddenly felt a bit unreal. In 2003, five thousand yuan was a large sum of money, and he couldn't believe he was worth that much. Could it be a scam?

As if sensing Luo Xiang's concerns, Song Han said,

"Alright, send me your bank card number via text message. I'll transfer the signing fee to you first!"

Luo Xiang said embarrassedly,

"This is so embarrassing! I haven't even agreed to anything yet."

Song Han replied straightforwardly,

"You were introduced by an acquaintance. What's there to worry about!"

The next day, seeing the balance in his bank card, Luo Xiang put all his worries aside and immediately called Song Han.

"Boss!"

"I'm not your boss."

"??"

Song Han coughed twice and said,

"Well, I have a junior who has always wanted to start a business. But due to some reasons, he can't register a company in person. So, your task this month is to register the company for him.

After the company is registered, we'll sign a contract in the company's name."

Hearing this, Luo Xiang asked curiously,

"I wonder what the reason is that he can't register the company?"

"He's quite young!"

"Sixteen?"

"Thirteen!"

After hanging up the phone, Luo Xiang stood there stunned for a moment and then burst out laughing.

"The rich really know how to have fun!"

A month later, after completing all the procedures and getting the business license, Luo Xiang immediately called Song Han.

"Boss, the company is registered. You need to mail over a copy of the ID or household register of the company's principal, as well as copies of the guardian's documents. Then, after signing a share - transfer agreement with your son and getting it notarized, you can bypass some legal restrictions and exercise the rights of a shareholder.

Theoretically, you're the guardian of the company's principal. As long as you don't interfere, and through the communication of the company's legal representative and manager, which is me for now, the company can carry out normal business operations.

Considering my personal schedule, boss, you may need to recruit a new manager." 

"And also..."

Luo Xiang looked at the long list of business scopes on the business license and scratched his head.

"What exactly does our company do?"

Hearing this, Song Han was also a bit eager.

"You'd better communicate with him directly. Keep an eye on him for me. Once he burns through the one - million - dollar startup funds in his hand, just send him back."