175: Chapter 175 Mrs.
Jiang’s Treasure 175: Chapter 175 Mrs.
Jiang’s Treasure In the hospital, Zhong Yue and the old man confirmed a few things.
After making sure everything was correct, Ouyang Jiuzhang signed his name and stamped his personal seal.
Zhong Yue put away the documents and said, “Old man, after you are discharged from the hospital, I will accompany you to the notary office.”
Ouyang Jiuzhang looked at Su He and said, “Let’s do it on Monday then, girl, you come along too.”
Upon hearing this, Su He nodded, “Okay, I got it.”
Zhong Yue said a few more words, then left.
Su He didn’t stay long in the hospital room either, as the old man soon sent her away.
Outside the hospital room, Xiao Si chased after Su He and asked, “Younger sister, are you really Old Mr.
Ouyang’s mysterious disciple?”
Su He did not deny it, “Yes, what is it?”
Xiao Si’s eyes sparkled upon hearing her words.
He then said, “Can you sell this year’s work to me?”
He had always wanted to collect her works, but unfortunately, could never get his hands on one.
She only produces one piece per year, and he had no idea how long he would need to wait.
But now it’s different, he could take some shortcuts.
However, at the next second, he heard Su He say, “No.”
The light in his eyes dimmed much, “Younger sister, given our good relationship, could you please do me this favor?
No matter the price, I won’t argue.”
Then he added, “As long as it’s within my affordability, I can accept it.”
Although he was not lacking money, compared to her husband who was immensely wealthy, he was indeed short of funds.
Su He glanced at him indifferently, “It’s not that I’m not willing to give you a shortcut, but I don’t have any works this year.”
“Why?”
“Busy, no time.”
“…”
Xiao Si wanted to say something more when he was given a cold look by Jiang Yan nearby.
That look seemed to say, “Stop bothering my wife!”
“…”
Lou Family.
Lou Ruozhi was in a state of panic after being unable to contact someone.
Meanwhile, the Lou Family’s funds faced problems again.
The last shock had greatly weakened the Lou Family.
The operations of the Lou Family had been gradually recovering, looking like they were getting back on track, but trouble struck just at this critical juncture.
The new project had just started when the investors began withdrawing their funding, and several of them made the same move.
Especially the largest investor, DK Group, had proactively approached them for investment right after the Lou family met with trouble.
Once DK Group’s funds were injected, the Lou Family felt almost resurrected, and then one after another, new investors sought cooperation with them.
Lou Guohui certainly knew it was because of DK Group’s influence.
Although DK was a newcomer, its strength was comparable to any major company, and it was the most capable of competing with the Jiang Family.
However, the mastermind behind DK was too mysterious, remaining unknown to date.
Initially, when DK invested in the Lou Family’s projects, Lou Guohui, though tempted, had reservations and investigated before confidently collaborating with DK.
But now—
A major problem had arisen, and the first to withdraw was the DK Group.
Without any notice, they pulled out their funds.
In Lou Guohui’s office, the assistant knocked on the door and entered with a solemn and worried expression.
“Chairman, we contacted the project manager from DK.
They said this was a directive from their superiors.
Also, they said they would pay the contract breach penalty as usual, but will no longer participate in any projects of the Lou Family.”
The assistant stood in front of the desk, head bowed, reporting uneasily.
At this, Lou Guohui’s face turned ashen.
They preferred to pay the breach penalty rather than continue investing, which certainly indicated some unknown hidden issues.
But what exactly had gone wrong?
Additionally, according to his earlier investigations, DK Group had never before withdrawn investments without reason.
Even if there were reasons, they were directly communicated, but in his case, there were none!
Lou Guohui felt a sinking feeling, as though this was a huge trap capable of burying the Lou Family underground!
Seeing him silent, the assistant cautiously asked, “Chairman, what should we do now?
The board will soon find out.”
Once the board found out, the consequences were unthinkable.
Already dissatisfied due to a previous financial crisis at the Lou Family, the board members might band together to impeach Lou Guohui, putting his chairman position in peril.
Though Lou Guohui held a significant share of the Lou Family, the board would surely question his management skills.
Having been in business for many years, Lou Guohui considered himself a crafty old fox in the industry, but he had never expected to fall into such a situation.
After a few seconds, Lou Guohui, with a grim face, said sternly, “You go out first, let me think.”
The assistant, hearing this, hurriedly left.
Soon after, Lou Guohui picked up a phone on the side and made a call.
Just as Lou Ruozhi, preparing to leave the house, her phone rang.
Answering the call, she first spoke, “Hello, husband, I was just about to come find you.”
Despite being furious for a long time after the scandal involving him and An Xiao erupted, she knew deep down that her heart still loved him.
Thus, their relationship had considerably eased recently.
After so many years as husband and wife, growing up together, Lou Guohui knew her thoroughly, “What’s wrong?
Did something happen?”
He hadn’t had a chance to check the latest reports on Jiang Yan yet.
Lou Ruozhi spoke with a hint of urgency, “The news about his critical illness is false, and it’s possible that the rumor about him is also false.”
Otherwise, his thirtieth birthday had passed several days ago with no issues arising.
If that rumor was false, then why had he concealed it for so many years, and for what reason?
Lou Guohui knew who she referred to.
After hearing this, he was startled.
Jiang Yan isn’t sick?
“What’s going on?”
Then he asked sternly.
“Husband, do you think he might have found out about the past events?”
“It’s impossible!
Anyone who could know about those past events is no longer around.”
He knew this, and so did Lou Ruozhi, but…
Lou Guohui then continued, “He was so young then, how could he possibly know about those things?
Don’t get flustered just because you see him safe and sound.”
Then he asked again, “How’s that matter progressing?”
As long as Lou Ruozhi got that money, even if they pulled out their investments, there was still hope for the Lou Family.
Hearing his words, Lou Ruozhi spoke softly, “I can’t reach Mr.
Luo.
I’ve called him several times, no one answers.”
Just after she finished speaking, Lou Guohui spoke harshly, “No matter what, we must find him!
There can be no errors in this matter!”
He realized his tone was a bit too harsh, immediately corrected himself.
His tone softened slightly, he sighed and said, “Xiaozi, I’m sorry, I was too anxious just now, I didn’t mean to, I…”
When Lou Ruozhi heard his sigh, she sensed something was wrong and automatically ignored his strict and not-so-nice tone from earlier.
“Is there another problem with the Lou Family?”
Currently, it seems only trouble within the Lou Family would cause him to sigh like that.
Lou Guohui didn’t hide it from her and gave a rough explanation.
Lou Ruozhi didn’t expect such a thing to happen; after all, the Lou Family was her family’s property, and naturally, she didn’t want to see anything wrong happening to it.
…
After leaving the hospital, Jiang Yan and Su He headed back to the Jiang Family Mansion.
While they were on the road, Su He’s phone rang.
She glanced at it.
It was from Zhou Yixing.
She thought he was rushing her for the data and immediately said, “Sorry, Young Master Zhou, I can give you the data by Monday, if nothing unexpected happens.”
Originally, she planned to settle his matter today, but sometimes plans can’t keep up with changes.
Zhou Yixing didn’t expect her to be so straightforward.
He chuckled over the phone, “Don’t worry, I’m not rushing you.
I said I’m not in a hurry.
Are you alright?”
He said this and ended with that question.
Su He did not immediately catch his meaning.
Zhou Yixing, hearing no response, added, “The car that exploded outside the law firm, wasn’t that yours?”
“How did you know?”
She remembered Jiang Yan instructed someone to keep it under wraps, and the police also cooperated and didn’t release any information about it.
Zhou Yixing explained, “I ran into some trouble today, went to the criminal police team, and met an old friend there, who told me about it.”
Su He instantly understood that the old friend he mentioned was Xing Siyang, knowing they were good friends.
“I’m fine, just a pity about my car,” she lamented.
Zhou Yixing laughed, “Are you short of money?”
Not to mention her own wealth, the man listed as her spouse is even wealthier.
Su He said, “It has nothing to do with lacking money; after all, nobody’s money comes from being blown in by the wind.”
In short: Earning money is not easy!
Zhou Yixing chuckled softly, “Alright, if you help me with this matter, I’ll gift you an extra car, with no price limit, pick whatever you like.”
Su He was somewhat surprised, “Since when has Young Master Zhou been so generous?”
“I’ve always been quite generous, but the condition for my generosity is seeing whether the other person is worth me speaking up.”
During their conversation, Jiang Yan by her side heard every single word.
The man did not interrupt her conversation with Zhou Yixing and kept looking ahead from start to finish.
However, anyone clever could feel a sour chill spreading inside the car.
The driver, Jiang Feng, and the co-driver, Fei Xu, only felt a chill on their backs but dared not say more.
At this point, Su He remarked, “There’s no need to trouble Young Master Zhou to spend the money, especially since I have a husband who is wealthy beyond measure.
He earns so much money, not spending it would be a waste of his hard work.”
“…”
Right after she finished speaking, the man looking forward continuously, his lips inadvertently curled up slightly.
Then, he felt a warm touch on the back of his hand as a soft hand laid over his.
Following this, he immediately responded by holding her hand, interlocking their fingers.
Su He probably talked with Zhou Yixing for a few more minutes, but their conversation shifted to financial investments before she hung up.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
After hanging up the phone, she realized that Jiang Yan was staring at her.
“Mrs.
Jiang, aren’t you trained in medicine?”
Su He blinked her peach blossom eyes, and quickly understood why he had asked this.
With a curve of her red lips, she responded, “Who says that being trained in medicine means you can’t study other fields?”
Jiang Yan slightly squinted his eyes and pinched the palm of her hand, saying, “It seems, I have really underestimated Mrs.
Jiang.
You’ve kept your talents well hidden.”
Su He smiled sweetly and said, “That’s right, someone like me is a rare treasure, perhaps only encountered once in a thousand years.”
While saying this, she quirkily raised her eyebrows, “But having been discovered by President Jiang shows your prowess too.”
While complimenting herself, she did not forget to include him as well.
The people in the front rows turned a deaf ear to the conversation in the back seats.
Apparently, the usually aloof Young Madam can be quite humorous at times, even making jokes about Master.
Despite today’s events, Su He seemed entirely unaffected.
If it were some other girls, they would likely be crying uncontrollably by now.
…
At three in the afternoon.
In the study of the Jiang Family Mansion.
Jiang Qi stood upright before the desk and said, “Master, Mrs.
Lou has secretly sent people to find Luo Hong.”
“And the companies that invested in Lou Family’s projects have also pulled their funding.”
After the first financial crisis at Lou Family, Jiang Yan had people invest in Lou Family’s projects under the name of DK Group, knowing that a single financial crisis wouldn’t be enough to bring down Lou Guohui.
But even he can’t withstand a second crisis.
As for Lou Ruozhi seeking Luo Hong, it’s regarding a sizeable inheritance left by Mr.
Jiang which has been untouched.
Although this inheritance was left for Lou Ruozhi, it has a condition—that she must be the madam of the Jiang Family.
But as she chose divorce and left the Jiang family, she forfeited the money.
This money had been set aside for her during Mr.
Jiang’s life, as he worried that should he pass away, at least he could leave her something to ensure she had no worries for her later life.
Lou Ruozhi knew this money existed, but she didn’t consider it much back then.
Moreover, the Lou family wasn’t lacking the funds to support her.
Now, however, times have changed.
The condition was added by Mr.
Jiang after he found out Lou Ruozhi had connections with Lou Guohui.
After much contemplation, he decided to add it through the lawyer.
Just then, coinciding with the rumor of his “not living past thirty,” Lou Ruozhi began eyeing this inheritance.
Or perhaps, she had been eyeing it for a long time.
She had been contacting Luo Hong in secret; Luo Hong was Mr.
Jiang’s former lawyer, and he has always kept the document for the inheritance.
“Find a suitable time and have Luo Hong take the initiative to meet her,” the man spoke in a low, cold tone.
“Tell Luo Hong to inform her if she wants the money, she should divorce Lou Guohui.”
Does she not love this man dearly?
Then, let’s see how devoted this couple really is!
Jiang Qi was momentarily stunned and then responded, “Yes, I will relay the message to Mr.
Luo.”
He asked, “That, Master, if Mrs.
Lou actually agrees to the divorce, will she really be given the money that the old master left?”
Although he knew that Master had no particular kindness towards those with the surname Lou, he still thought it better to ask clearly to avoid misunderstandings later.
Jiang Yan narrowed his deep black eyes and said solemnly, “Didn’t my dad also leave a condition?
What I added is just another condition.”
In an instant, Jiang Qi understood.
No matter what, the Lou Family wouldn’t be able to receive that money.
He was just seeking revenge for the old master.
Sometimes, to revenge someone, you don’t need to act hastily, but rather let it stew slowly, leaving a more profound impression.