Tycoon: From Rags to Riches

Chapter 68: Chapter 68: A Human Investment

The Vice Dean’s Office.

Gu Heng and Jiang Man sat across from each other on the sofa.

"Dean Jiang, please don’t trouble yourself."

"I’ll just sit here for a moment and be on my way."

Seeing that Jiang Man was about to make him tea, Gu Heng raised a hand to stop her and said with a smile.

"It’s fine, it’s no trouble."

"I was about to make some for myself anyway."

Jiang Man smiled, her hands never ceasing their movements.

"Alright then."

Hearing her say this, Gu Heng didn’t try to stop her again.

As the vice dean of a provincial Triple-A hospital, Jiang Man’s office was naturally very spacious.

A desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a daybed for resting were all standard features.

Besides these, Jiang Man also kept many green plants in her office, placed near the window where they basked in the sunlight, looking lush and vibrant.

"Is that girl your girlfriend?"

Jiang Man’s movements as she prepared the tea were very skilled; it was clear she was a tea lover.

"Not yet,"

Gu Heng replied with a smile.

"I understand."

Jiang Man heard his words and understood the unspoken meaning.

As they spoke, Jiang Man handed a cup of the freshly brewed tea to Gu Heng.

The tea’s fragrance wafted up, fresh and clear.

The first sip revealed a sweet, refreshing flavor.

Although this tea couldn’t quite compare to the Wuyi Rock Tea that Gu Heng and Wang Baoshan had drunk at the Celestial Bath Spring a couple of days ago, it was still a high-quality tea.

"Junshan Silver Needle Tea."

Gu Heng slowly set down his cup and said with a smile, "Dean Jiang, it’s not often you meet someone around here who appreciates yellow tea."

Jiang Man’s eyes revealed a hint of surprise when she heard Gu Heng identify the tea’s origin so easily.

"Chairman Gu, you’re quite the expert."

Jiang Man said with a smile, "I’ve been drinking this box of Junshan Silver Needle Tea for nearly half a year, and you’re the first person to recognize it."

"I’ve dabbled a little."

Gu Heng replied humbly, then paused in thought for a moment before asking tentatively, "Dean Jiang, this might be a bit forward of me, but regarding the matter of your ex-husband intentionally transferring your marital assets during your marriage... are you really planning to just let it go?"

Jiang Man hadn’t expected Gu Heng to suddenly bring this up. She was in the middle of lifting her teacup, and her hand paused for a fraction of a second.

"Let it go?"

"Of course I can’t just let it go."

Jiang Man set down her cup, a cold glint in her eyes. "He’d better hope I don’t find any evidence. Otherwise, I’ll make him spit out every last cent of the assets that should be mine, with interest."

Gu Heng wasn’t surprised by her answer.

From his recent interactions with her, Jiang Man might not be a career-driven "strong woman" type, but she was certainly not a submissive housewife who depended on a man.

She had her own thoughts, a broad perspective, and worldly knowledge.

According to Wang Baoshan, Jiang Man came from an excellent family background. Her parents were both top expert professors in the medical field, and her two older brothers were now also leading figures in medicine.

In fact, Jiang Man herself was also an expert in obstetrics and gynecology.

It was only after taking on administrative work in recent years that she had gradually moved away from the operating room.

For a woman like this to be so terribly deceived and wronged by her ex-husband...

How could she possibly choose to give up? It was simply that the right moment hadn’t yet arrived.

Watching Jiang Man, whose eyes glinted with a cold light, Gu Heng silently took his wallet out of his pants pocket, removed a business card from it, and slowly pushed it across the table toward her.

"This is..."

Jiang Man looked at Gu Heng questioningly.

"Tao Shichang."

"One of the five partners at Jun Cheng Law Firm."

"He’s one of the top domestic relations lawyers in the country, and he’s especially skilled in divorce litigation."

"If you need him, Dean Jiang, you can call him anytime. Just tell him I recommended you, and he’ll help you take care of everything."

Gu Heng explained softly to Jiang Man, a smile on his face.

What are connections?

It’s not about how many people you know, but how many people know you.

It’s not about how many people can help you, but how many people you can help.

You can only have connections if you have strength.

Without strength, you’ll never have connections.

In Gu Heng’s eyes, Jiang Man was a very high-quality connection.

Both she herself and the family background she represented were worth befriending.

In life, there are three professions one can’t usually do without.

A teacher, a doctor, and a police officer.

Teachers represent education.

Doctors represent health.

The police represent safety.

China is a society built on personal relationships, and this is even more true in the north.

Having connections makes things easier.

A friend in the medical industry could be a lifesaver in a critical moment.

Jiang Man was worth Gu Heng’s investment.

"Tao Shichang?"

Jiang Man looked at the business card, her expression showing a hint of surprise. "Lawyer Tao went into semi-retirement years ago. He rarely takes on cases personally anymore."

"You must have some serious pull, Chairman Gu, to be able to get Lawyer Tao to step in."

Jiang Man’s heart stirred. She had thought she already had a high enough opinion of Gu Heng, but she had still underestimated him.

"I have some dealings with Jun Cheng Law Firm."

Gu Heng lifted his cup and took a sip of tea, his smile gentle. "I have enough sway to build a bridge and pull a few strings for you, Dean Jiang."

"Chairman Gu, I won’t say much more."

"For this, I owe you a huge favor. If there’s anything you need in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask."

Jiang Man took a deep breath. Without any coyness, she stated her position to Gu Heng directly.

In a civil lawsuit, the importance of a lawyer is undeniable.

But sometimes, the gap between one lawyer and another is even wider than the gap between a human and a dog.

A top-tier lawyer can help you turn the tables when you’re at a disadvantage and make a comeback from a desperate situation.

But if you’re stuck with an incompetent one, they can manage to lose even a case that was a sure win.

Furthermore, top-tier lawyers usually come with their own substantial judicial resources.

As it was, Jiang Man was already at a disadvantage compared to her ex-husband.

After all, having transferred most of their marital assets, her ex-husband now controlled far more wealth than she did. Moreover, with decades of business experience, his network of connections was far beyond her reach.

Under these circumstances, Gu Heng presenting Tao Shichang to her was a true godsend.

"You’re too kind, Dean Jiang."

"Everyone runs into difficulties now and then."

Gu Heng smiled. "Didn’t you help me out today as well?"

"That little thing? It’s not even worth mentioning."

Jiang Man shook her head. "In any case, I’ll remember this favor. Whether you need it or not is your business, but I must keep it in mind."

"Alright."

Seeing her insistence, Gu Heng didn’t exchange any more pleasantries.

After this incident, their relationship had deepened.

Gu Heng sat in Jiang Man’s office for about twenty minutes. Feeling that Xu Mo was probably about done, he said goodbye to Jiang Man and left her office...

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