After this incident, Zhang Tianxing's evaluation in Tofsovsky's heart rose a notch. Such talent, if not Russian, would be a loss for Mother Russia.
However, he glanced at his sister Tofnava. This sister was beautiful and charming, and more importantly, very capable. He wondered which lucky fellow would get her in the end. If it were Zhang Tianxing, that would be ideal.
If he himself wasn't so formidable, having a formidable brother-in-law wouldn't be bad either. Tofsovsky chuckled, saying nothing more.
In family traditions, the marriages of children were generally their own decisions. The path chosen must be walked to the end, no matter how difficult.
Zhang Tianxing had been busy for nothing during this period, Guo Jiajia teased him.
"The omnipotent Boss Xiao Zhang doesn't seem to have made money this time. It appears Boss Xiao Zhang doesn't make money every time."
Before this incident, Guo Jiajia believed the investment industry was a cold, unfeeling sector.
It only cared about input and return; anything without a return was completely ignored.
This was because in the investment industry, success was measured by results. A failed investment would be a significant blemish on one's resume.
In her many years of experience, she had observed how incompatible Zhang Tianxing seemed with the investment industry.
Yet, strangely, someone so out of place had achieved results they could hardly imagine.
Zhang Tianxing spoke of sentiment, and sentiment brought Tianxing Investment Company its first earnings.
Then, he went against all dissenting opinions and invested in film when everyone was pessimistic.
No one expected it to be so profitable.
Sometimes, Guo Jiajia wondered if some people were simply destined to be protagonists. They didn't need to strive or make choices.
It was as if fate itself always sided with them.
In Guo Jiajia's view, Zhang Tianxing was such a legendary man.
From graduating high school to the present, the events that had happened to Zhang Tianxing could fill a two-million-character novel.
The stories surrounding him were too exciting, too heart-wrenching.
As Guo Jiajia was lost in thought, Zhang Tianxing quietly said something that almost made her fall to the ground in shock.
"By the way, go investigate the Wu Jiuping Wu family. Include their listed companies and any privately held ones. Investigate discreetly, and the more details, the better!"
Hearing this, Guo Jiajia looked up at Zhang Tianxing.
At that moment, Zhang Tianxing's face was resolute, his eyes filled with determination, as if nothing could stand in his way.
Guo Jiajia opened her mouth but said nothing. Finally, she responded with a simple "Alright" and turned to leave.
What was wrong with Boss Xiao Zhang? Did he intend to make a move against the Wu family? Guo Jiajia was terrified by her own thought.
In an instant, she shook her head. How could that be possible?
The Wu family was high above, their family fortune immeasurable.
Zhang Tianxing was merely a university student.
At best, he was a lucky kid with a few impressive-sounding titles.
"Top Ten Young People of Zhonghai, Outstanding University Entrepreneur, Good Student of Zhonghai City, Excellent Student Union Cadre, Good Samaritan for Acting Bravely, President of the Crayfish Association, and so on."
These titles were utterly useless against hardened criminals. Guo Jiajia knew the Wu family's methods all too well.
The initial accumulation of capital in any business was always bloody, and the Wu family was no exception.
She wanted to advise Zhang Tianxing but didn't know where to begin.
She had initially thought there would be nothing to do before the new year, and Zhang Tianxing had let the matter go. She hadn't expected him to bring it up again today.
Boss Xiao Zhang, I don't know if I should admire your courage or flee from you.
With your current wealth, confronting the Wu family would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; it would be utterly futile.
But then she remembered why she had left Shengjing—wasn't it also because of encountering such a situation?
Guo Jiajia stopped. She asked herself again and again.
Having experienced so much, she couldn't just run away from problems. So what if they were a powerful family?
There was still law and order in this world. As long as one acted legally, they should go all the way.
Guo Jiajia made up her mind. This time, she would not flinch. It was just a Wu family.
She would investigate their background this time and see if Boss Xiao Zhang was merely boasting or if he had a detailed plan.
However, Zhang Tianxing was really something, asking a weak woman like her to gather information.
It felt like a tyrannical landlord sending a servant to their death.
She was a living, breathing beauty, after all. If Zhang Tianxing hadn't conducted his business in a way that appealed to her, she would have left such a small boss long ago.
He was a hands-off owner, with all the day-to-day affairs of Tianxing Investment Company falling on her shoulders.
Zhang Tianxing didn't consider that if she, Guo Jiajia, quit, Tianxing Investment Company might collapse.
This Boss Xiao Zhang was good in every aspect, except that he trusted people too easily. As far as she knew, his canned food factory was also managed by an entrusted manager.
His second uncle and mother were merely trusted confidantes.
As for the crayfish hotpot, Yan Ruyu, that brainless beauty, was toiling away there.
Not to mention the internet cafe and the fast-food joint by the school entrance.
Guo Jiajia's professional skills were strong, but the Wu family's affairs were too numerous. A little inquiry was enough to get a clear picture.
The Wu family had a deep foundation, owning seven or eight coal mines and two listed companies.
They had countless other smaller companies, mainly in the catering and daily necessities sectors.
Seeing this, Guo Jiajia chuckled. No wonder Wu Jiuping had pursued Yan Ruyu so relentlessly; he had probably planned to hire a proprietress who wouldn't need a salary.
Moreover, the Wu family was vast and produced numerous talents.
It was no exaggeration to say that members of the Wu family held positions in various government departments.
From any angle, Guo Jiajia could not see any chance of victory for Zhang Tianxing; it was practically impossible!
Guo Jiajia handed the information to Zhang Tianxing, who glanced through it.
"Alright, I understand. If there's any new information about the Wu family, inform me promptly. Also, this matter must be kept confidential; no one else should know," Zhang Tianxing reiterated his instructions.
Guo Jiajia nodded, her guess confirmed. What gave Zhang Tianxing such courage?
Even if Zhang Tianxing had a little money now, it was insignificant compared to the Wu family, not worth mentioning.
"Boss Xiao Zhang, perhaps we should let this matter go. A starving camel is still larger than a horse. If the Wu family decides to strike against us, then..."
Guo Jiajia didn't finish her sentence. The catering market was only so big. The sudden rise of crayfish hotpot must have made other caterers weep, wishing they could devour Zhang Tianxing and Yan Ruyu alive.
If they were given the opportunity, Zhang Tianxing and Yan Ruyu would be in dire straits.