Night Fire Lingering

Chapter 398 Is the Lou family going bankrupt?

Gu's Group, President's Office.

While reading, Gu Yanci glanced at Lou Qi in front of him and asked, "Is the Lou family going bankrupt?"

"You're the one who's bankrupt." Lou Qi casually tossed the fruit beside him to Gu Yanci.

He is a hopeful person now, and he needs to support his wife and children in the future so that he doesn't go bankrupt!

Gu Yanci didn't even look up; he simply raised his hand and caught the cherry that was tossed to him.

"Then why did you come to my company so early in the morning? Are you bored?"

"I need to discuss something with you."

Lou Qi seemed casual, but Gu Yanci could tell he was serious.

Gu Yanci closed the book and put it aside.

Lou Qi initially thought he was reading some important professional book, but then he realized it was actually "The New Dad's Childcare Handbook"!

Seeing Lou Qi's disdain, Gu Yanci said, "You unmarried people wouldn't understand."

Lou Qi: "..." What are you showing off for!

"Let's get down to business—I want A-Xing to resign from your job and go back to work at a university. She's always preferred academia. You can name your terms." Lou Qi stated his position, although he didn't think Gu Yanci would make things difficult for Jiang Xing.

Gu Yanci looked at his friend with amusement and asked, "You want to? What do you mean?"

"Ah."

"You can persuade Jiang Xing?" Gu Yanci didn't believe it.

"...Damn it, Gu Yanci, who the hell do you think you are!"

Gu Yanci was in a good mood, chuckled, and said, "Your girlfriend came to see me half an hour ago and said she wants to go back to teach at a university."

Jiang Xing didn't come empty-handed; she brought her reasons and leverage: whether at the Gu Group or at school, she would always stand by Wen Yan's side, and when Wen Yan needed her, she would be the most useful weapon in Wen Yan's hands!

Gu Yanci hadn't originally intended for Wen Yan to stay here forever. He kept Jiang Xing around for two reasons: first, Jiang Xing wanted to repay his kindness, and second, he wanted to give Wen Yan a backup plan.

He didn't care about the former.

The latter, a law professor at a top domestic university, would certainly be more helpful to Wen Yan.

"She's already been here?" Lou Qi asked in surprise.

So determined? Lou Qi couldn't help but feel a little sweet inside.

"Looks like you didn't discuss it with me, and you're planning to handle things yourself." Gu Yanci stabbed his brother in the heart.

Lou Qi's smile froze, and he didn't let Gu Yanci off the hook: "Some people have forgotten how pathetic they were when they were almost dumped."

Gu Yanci: "...Are you done talking? If you're done, go back to your company."

Lou Qi stood up, about to leave, but then paused: "By the way, you donated to Imperial University for Wen Yan's sake, right? Who should I contact directly?"

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The day after Gu Yanci agreed, Jiang Xing submitted his resignation.

The legal department manager was shocked by Jiang Xing's choice. Given her relationship with Wen Yan, she was definitely Gu Yanci's protégé and would have an easy time rising to prominence in the future. Why did she suddenly resign?

On second thought, a new guess came to mind: "Is he going to work at Minglou?"

Jiang Xing shook his head: "I plan to go back to teaching at the university, if any university wants me."

Beijing University sent her an interview invitation this morning, which means that she will likely receive interview invitations from the other universities she applied to.

The legal department manager was very good at interpersonal relationships and immediately arranged for a handover of work, allowing Jiang Xing to focus on preparing for the interview.

The interview three days later went very smoothly.

Jiang Xing was very familiar with schools in the capital, both in terms of administration and teaching style, and even with the examiners.

"Don't worry, you'll definitely pass!" Professor Zhong, who was about to retire, whispered to Jiang Xing, winking at him.

Jiang Xing chuckled: "I don't even have confidence in myself, how can you trust me so much?"

Professor Zhong didn't say it explicitly, but smiled and said, "Of course, excluding external factors, you are also one of the best candidates in this batch."

Jiang Xing: "?"

External factors?