"Go visit him again tomorrow. He's staying at Kwong Wah Hospital. He fell ill today and is probably still on an IV drip. He needs to rest. You can ask him yourself when he's feeling better tomorrow." Gu Linshan said to Tang Jingyuan, "Billy said you need to do this seriously. Song Tianyao's factory has run into problems. There's concrete information that Song Tianyao received a batch of hair from Mainland China because he blindly bought hair at high prices. This is already considered a violation of industry rules. Billy said that Chairman Tang should temporarily arrange for other factories to suspend production for self-inspection, and then take other association members to report to the Industrial and Commercial Administration Office to drive this black sheep Song Tianyao, out of the industry. It's a pity that Billy is sick and can't personally subdue Song Tianyao."
"I'll do it. I'll help Brother Qi do it." Tang Jingyuan gave Gu Linshan a firm response.
Gu Linshan smiled at Tang Jingyuan, took one last deep look at the company, and calmly turned to walk towards the main entrance. "Ah Qi is in Hong Kong. Thanks to you two for taking care of her. I'm sorry, goodbye."
Standing at the elevator entrance, Gu Linshan let Chen Dawen take the elevator away first. With a smile on her face, she stood tall and proud, like a haughty queen, waiting for the next elevator. The elevator doors opened, and Gu Linshan walked in alone. The moment the elevator doors closed, her legs went weak, and she slumped into the elevator car.
Song Tianyao, you're amazing!
Just as Tang Boqi had described, Song Tianyao had calculated everything—machinery, raw materials, the current situation, the overall dynamics—all meticulously planned. With a single push, he could wipe out the entire operation. Not only Tang Boqi, but everyone in the wig industry at this point would not allow the United States to renege on the raw material issue. Even as a woman who had witnessed the cutthroat world of business within the Gu family, Tang Boqi's description sent chills down her spine!
She wouldn't even entertain the thought of persuading the Gu family to stand up for Tang Boqi. The Gu family would never do that, and even if Gu family did intervene, it wouldn't change anything. The subsequent developments would be beyond the control of a simple businessman.
Moreover, it's her business if she likes a man; it has nothing to do with her family, and she doesn't need her family to stand up for outsiders.
Having studied in the United States, she knew the horrors of McCarthyism that was prevalent United States at the time. If Tang Boqi didn't follow Song Tianyao's advice and leave, and continued to hesitate, it was almost obvious that as a Chinese American, his situation would escalate beyond just a business breach of contract to political persecution. Simply filing for bankruptcy would involve complicated procedures, which was too troublesome. Gu Linshan chose to transfer the company directly.
Tang Boqi's family in the United States started out running a laundromat, so he hadn't really witnessed the ruthlessness and intrigue of the real business world. Gu Linshan, on the other hand, came from a large family and was used to all of that.
Tang Boqi was still thinking of salvaging the predicament and standing at the forefront to mend the situation single-handedly. However, once the news broke, those factory owners, in order to protect themselves, would stab him in the back and push all the problems onto Tang Boqi. Without Song Tianyao even having to lift a finger, those people would help Song Tianyao get rid of Tang Boqi first!
To save Tang Boqi, she needed to find a scapegoat, and the Tang family father and son were the best choice—it was a perfect fit.
Even if she manages to save Tang Boqi and allow Tang Boqi to leave gracefully before the storm breaks, how will Tang Boqi view her after learning the truth—a woman who betrayed her uncle and cousin? Will their connection be completely severed with this incident?
"Every woman has to be infatuated at least once in her life." Gu Linshan chuckled softly as she slumped into the elevator car, then slowly stood up, supporting herself against the wall. Looking at her reflection through the stainless steel elevator doors, she smiled radiantly, "The foolish thing is already done, it's too late to regret it. Anyway, for the man I love, I'll do anything."
Saving Tang Boqi was her business; whether Tang Boqi hated her or not was Tang Boqi's business.
Even if she's called ruthless, she won't regret saving the man she loves.
Chapter 295 What reason do I have to be unhappy?
After Tang Boqi underwent a check-up, he was admitted to a hospital bed to receive an IV drip. It was already night, but Gu Linshan still showed no intention of leaving. She sat quietly by the bedside, holding a fruit knife, and peeled an apple for Tang Boqi.
Tang Boqi smiled at Gu Linshan and said, "Miss Gu, the doctor said I'm fine. It's probably because I was too tired from work and got angry in a moment, which caused the problem. It's too late, and I can't take you home in my condition. You should go home early. Drive carefully on the road. There are doctors and nurses here to take care of me. I'll be fine. I was just a little distracted because of Song Tianyao's words. I'm fine now. When you encounter a problem, you just have to find a way to solve it."
Gu Linshan peeled an apple, slowly cut off a slice, and held it to Tang Boqi's lips. She smiled gently at Tang Boqi, her eyes full of tenderness. "So, have you figured out how to solve this problem?"
"Song Tianyao's words sounded frightening at first, but since I knew about them beforehand, there's still a way to turn things around. Tomorrow, I'll meet with the owners of ten factories immediately. We'll all stick to the same story and try to find out how Song Tianyao sold those Braids to the India. As long as we find evidence and submit it to the Hong Kong authorities, there should still be a chance to turn things around." Tang Boqi spoke calmly, but in his heart, he wasn't optimistic about his words. A man like Song Tianyao wouldn't make a move unless all possible loopholes were covered up.
The only remaining possibility for a turnaround lies in the ten factories and their Kimei International Company, working together to pressure the government to investigate the truth. In just one month, these ten wig factories and Kimei International Trading Company have transformed Hong Kong's sluggish market by generating impressive figures, with the entire industry's monthly turnover exceeding three million Hong Kong dollars. This stands out in Hong Kong's otherwise sluggish industrial and commercial landscape. Such figures, enough to enhance the image of Hong Kong Colonial Government officials, especially during the Embargo Order period, should be enough to persuade Britain officials, even if it's for their own political gain, to step forward and investigate, and explain the situation to the United States.
At worst, all the raw materials from the previous factory would be wasted, and he could fly back to the United States to pay a certain amount of liquidated damages to the distributors and apply for a delay in supply. As long as he could keep the wig industry afloat, there was still hope for a comeback. As long as he could keep it afloat, he should fight again for it. He had once stood at the top of the industry and was unwilling to leave in such a desolate way.