The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 175 The Alpha Wolf
Clutching the blue-and-white porcelain keepsake tightly~

"Keeping my promise~"

Parting is always spent in disappointment.

……

In the lounge on the third floor, a million-dollar sound system is playing Zhou Chuanxiong's "Blue and White Porcelain".

Outside the window, snow was falling heavily.

Inside the window, the aroma of tea wafted through the air.

Gu Heng sat at the head of the tea table in the center, with Qian Zhengxing, Wang Baoshan and Jiang Man in front of him.

"Nine-bend Rhyme Fir!"

"The Divine Ox in the Moon!"

Gu Heng's tea-making technique was elegant and graceful, like flowing clouds and water.

"Try it."

Gu Heng took the Yilintang Qilin series fairness cup and poured the clear tea into the gaiwan in front of Qian Zhengxing and the other two, all of which were also from Yilintang.

"Chairman Gu, did you go to Zhonghai to purchase goods?"

Looking at the numerous cabinets behind Gu Heng filled with famous wines, teas, and citrus fruits, Wang Baoshan, even though he had been sitting there for a long time, still had a hint of shock in his eyes.

When Gu Heng said that the original box of 13 Moutai was not worthy of being his most treasured possession, he was still somewhat skeptical and felt that Gu Heng was being a little arrogant.

It wasn't until he followed Gu Heng to the lounge on the third floor and saw the many fine wines lying in the wine cabinet that he realized Gu Heng hadn't been arrogant at all; on the contrary, he had been rather modest.

Putting aside the foreign liquors and red wines, his collection of Moutai alone was an eye-opener for him.

"Black Sauce Moutai" from 80, "Golden Wheel Moutai" from 58, "Yellow Sauce Moutai" from 83, "Hong Kong Return Commemorative Moutai" from 97...

Looking around, everything was auction-grade.

As for the original 13-year-old Maotai they just drank, there was so much of it that it wasn't even worthy of being displayed openly; it was all stuffed into the bottom cabinet.

In addition, there are limited-edition imported cigars, teas that cost thousands of yuan per brew, precious tea sets from Yilintang, and enamel-painted cigar jars from Houshan Kiln.

Wang Baoshan considered himself to have seen a lot in his life, but he was still quite shocked by Gu Heng's collection.

The value of this lounge alone is probably enough to buy two more hilltop villas in Royal Garden.
"That's what my friends in China Overseas say about me too."

Gu Heng took a sip of tea and replied with a smile, "It's mainly because I have a bit of OCD. I feel uncomfortable if I don't fill all these cabinets and shelves with them when they're empty."

Amidst the laughter and conversation, the door to the lounge was pushed open.

Jiang Ruan walked in from outside carrying two fruit platters, placed one on each side, and then quietly sat down next to Gu Heng.

Would you like a cigar?

Jiang Ruan asked Gu Heng softly.

"of course."

"We've been waiting for you."

Gu Heng responded with a smile.

"What do you smoke?"

Jiang Ruan inquired.

"Open another box of Cohiba GR."

Gu Heng gestured, "Let President Wang and Qian Xing have a taste."

"Ok."

Jiang Ruan responded and got up again to walk towards the cigar cabinet.

Because she helped Gu Heng organize the lounge, she knew exactly where the cigars, fine wines, and teas were placed.

Soon, Jiang Ruan took out an unopened box of Cohiba GR and placed it on the long table.

The black piano lacquer finish of the packaging box makes it look exceptionally high-end.

Jiang Ruan skillfully opened the box, her slender, pale fingers gently tracing the neatly arranged rows of cigars. "Mr. Wang, Mr. Qian, would you like the cigars cut flat or V-shaped?"

Jiang Ruan asked politely.

"A flat lip will do, thank you Miss Jiang."

Wang Baoshan quickly responded.

"I'd like a V-shaped opening, thank you, Ms. Jiang."

Qian Zhengxing quickly responded, looking at Jiang Ruan in front of him and subconsciously comparing her to Luo Xiwen.

Jiang Ruan was aloof, while Luo Xiwen was dignified.

The two women have different temperaments and are both top beauties in their respective categories.

Jiang Ruan was more like Gu Heng's private favorite, a beautiful concubine kept at home and rarely shown to the public.

Luo Xiwen, on the other hand, is more like Gu Heng in terms of refinement, belonging to the category of women who are "presentable in public".

They each have their own merits, but it's unclear which one Gu Heng truly favors more.

While Qian Zhengxing was pondering, Jiang Ruan had already skillfully cut the cigar tip for him and Wang Baoshan, and then lit the cigar.

After handing cigars to Wang Baoshan and Qian Zhengxing respectively, Jiang Ruan then lit one for Gu Heng. However, unlike the two cigars, the one Jiang Ruan handed to Gu Heng was tested for resistance beforehand, and it was a positive resistance test.

Such treatment really made Gu Heng feel a bit presumptuous.

After seeing this, Wang Baoshan and Qian Zhengxing secretly resolved that after returning from Gu Heng's place, they would have their mistresses learn from him so that they could act like Gu Heng in front of others.

"Chairman Gu, Qian Xing just mentioned a lot about Chu Zhengxiong."

Wang Baoshan took a puff of his cigarette and immediately felt much better: "I don't know much about Chu Zhengxiong, but I have had a few interactions with his younger brother, Chu Zhengnan."

"Tell me."

Gu Heng nodded slightly, signaling Wang Baoshan to continue.

"Chu Zhengnan and Chu Zhengxiong are brothers, and they are eight years apart in age."

"If Chu Zhengxiong is the wolf king, then Chu Zhengnan is the alpha wolf."

"This guy has a strong sense of chivalry, is a bit straightforward, and acts recklessly. He doesn't listen to anyone at Xingchuan International except Chu Zhengxiong. He does whatever Chu Zhengxiong tells him to do."

"Currently, he is responsible for managing the most important foundations of Xingchuan International, including Perkin Club, Xiyue Club, and Tianmu Hot Spring. Although he is only a vice president, his power is no less than that of the president of Xingchuan International."

Gu Heng listened to the information given by Wang Baoshan and compared it with the information in the two due diligence reports given by Deloitte China and Juncheng Law Firm.

"Do you know who's behind the Chu brothers?"

Gu Heng picked up his cup, took a sip, and suddenly asked Wang Baoshan and the other two a question.

Chu Zhengxiong was able to remain standing in Jilin Province for over a decade without the support of powerful figures behind him; otherwise, he would have been completely taken over by others long ago.

"This……"

"We don't know."

Qian Zhengxing and Wang Baoshan exchanged a glance and both shook their heads.

"fine."

"Never mind if you don't know."

Gu Heng smiled and said, "I'm just a little curious. As for who the Chu brothers are behind, it has nothing to do with me."

"really."

Qian Zhengxing nodded: "Some things are better left unknown."

"Let's not talk about them anymore."

"Drink tea."

Gu Heng knew that Qian Zhengxing and Wang Baoshan had already said everything they needed to say, and there was no point in continuing the conversation, so he simply ended the topic and started talking about other things.

The group sat in the lounge, drinking tea and enjoying eggplants until late at night before Qian Zhengxing and the others left one after another. After seeing them off, Gu Heng also turned and went back to his room to rest...

(End of this chapter)